Jeffrey L. Mendelman

Jeffrey L. Mendelman

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 10 years

Civil rights Lawyer at San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Car Accidents, Wrongful Death

580 California Street 12th Floor, San Francisco, CA

About Jeffrey

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Civil Rights 50%

9 years | 10 cases

50%
Car Accident 25%

9 years | 10 cases

25%
Wrongful Death 25%

9 years | 3 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-600 per hour

Contingency

25%-50%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 4 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2021

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 10 years

State: California

Acquired: 2015

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Idaho for 8 years

State: Idaho

Acquired: 2018

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Case Law Ltd.

580 California Street 12th Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94104

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Jeffrey L. Mendelman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | November 01, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Highly Recommended

We hired CaseLaw for an injury claim against a corporation. We were quite pleased with the experience working with Jeffrey, Wil and their entire staff. From our first meeting, we felt very comfortable and respected, not only as clients but as humans. They seemed to take a personal, genuine interest i...n us. Throughout the case we had many detailed questions and inquiries for opinion/advice, and not once did we feel that we were inconveniencing them. Their responses were always informative, timely and to the point. Jeffrey and Wil are very knowledgable with a high standard of ethics in their deliberation and guidance. While they were very serious about our case, their relaxed approach and smiles were welcome during what could have been a stressful experience. Unfortunately, a 5 star rating is max… I would add 3 planets and 2 meteors!

Posted by Alham | May 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Realistic Expectations & Witty Approach Tactics

I had never been involved in a personal lawsuit prior to contacting Jeffrey Mendelman. I was referred to Jeffrey by a firm my family and I had worked with in the past. When I contacted Jeffrey, I was not at ease! He gladly accepted my case, updated me with realistic answers and approaches as we m...oved forward. Jeffrey always underpromised and overdelivered. Jeffrey is a very professional attorney and expert in all legal aspects. He has unmatched professionalism, honesty, extensive experience and integrity. Jeffrey provided realistic information and comes up with great solutions. He is EXTREMELY responsive and communicates clearly. He is amazing person and professional, highly recommended him in all matters in particularly civil. Finding yourself in a situation where you need to find legal representation is never great however. I am fortunate we won the case. However, one should consider themselves lucky to be represented by Jeffrey Mendelman. Thank you for all your help.

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Jeffrey L. Mendelman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Boris Bindman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jeff Mendelman is a sharp, witty, and passionate defense attorney. There's no question that he's a rising star in the Bay Area Criminal Defense Bar."

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Thomas Daly

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've seen Jeff in court a lot of times- both in Solano and Contra Costa County courts. He is always working on ways to better his clients cases and is never afraid of a fight. He is an awesome lawyer and anyone lucky enough to hire him is making the right call in their case."

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Laina Chikhani

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Claire White

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"#bestlawyeralive"

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Thomas Maas

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Mendelman has established himself as a brilliant and courageous advocate for his clients."

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Brian Cooke

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jeff's knowledge of criminal law and his skills as a trial lawyer are second to none. Furthermore, Jeff is a great guy and I would not hesitate to refer a family member or friend to him."

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Boris Bindman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Thomas Daly

Criminal defense lawyer

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Thomas Maas

Criminal defense lawyer

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Laina Chikhani

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Attorneys in California, The National Trial Lawyers

2020

Top 10 Under 40 Criminal Defense Attorneys in California, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2020

Nominated for Board of Governors, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

2020

Civil Litigation, Lawyers of Distinction

2019

Nominee for Top 10 Under 40, Top 10 California Criminal Defense Attorneys Under 40

2018

Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

2014

Witkin Award in Advanced Criminal Procedure, UC Davis School of Law

2013

Witkin Award in Legal Research and Writing II, UC Davis School of Law

2013

Semifinalist for CEB Award for Excellence in Appellate Advocacy, UC Davis School of Law

2012

Witkin Award in Constitutional Law, UC Davis School of Law

2009

Abrams Award for Public Interest Advocacy, Stanford University

2008

Fraga Public Interest Law Fellowship, Stanford University

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Chief Executive Officer, Case Law Ltd.

2018 - 2019

Chief Executive Officer, Dope Law Group, Ltd.

2015 - 2018

Associate Attorney, Morton & Russo, LLP

2015 - 2015

Participant, UC Davis School of Law Civil Rights Clinic

2014 - 2014

Participant, UC Davis School of Law Federal Defender Clinic

2014 - 2014

Certified Law Clerk, Alameda County Public Defender's Office

2013 - 2014

Law Clerk, Law Offices of Roberta Savage

2013 - 2013

Intern, Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

2012 - 2012

Intern, Law Offices of David B. Harrison

2009 - 2011

Teacher, New Orleans College Prep

2008 - 2008

Intern, Louisiana Justice Institute

Associations

2018 - Present

National Police Accountability Project

Member

2015 - Present

California Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Member

2015 - 2018

Solano County Bar Association

Member

2012 - 2015

National Lawyers Guild

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Finklestein, FCR34253

Case dismissed

Hamilton v. City of Oakland et al, 3:19-cv-4566

Settled

People v. Mulder, VCR232193

Case dismissed

People v. Mulder, VCR231098

Case dismissed

People v. Buna, VCR229008

Case dismissed

In re Dickinson, DMV Hearing

Suspension Set Aside

People v. Nelson, FCR339004

Case dismissed

People v. Theobald, VCR232260

Dismissal of all counts.

In re Grant, DMV Hearing

Suspension Set Aside

People v. Becerra, VCR159506

Case dismissed

In re Reynolds, DMV Hearing

Suspension Set Aside

People v. Mauch, VCR230027

Case dismissed

State of California v. James Little, VTR020537

Case dismissed

People v. Ericson, 05-170506-0

Acquitted of Shooting Charges, Magazine Charge dismissed, Convicted of assault weapon possession

People v. Castellblanch, VCR219497

Case dismissed

People v. Dixon, FCR322576

Case dismissed

People v. Taylor, FCR321546

Case dismissed

People v. Morales, VCR228338

Case dismissed

People v. Hirsch, CR184405

Case dismissed

People v. Shaw, FCR332160

Dismissal

People v. Thomas-Foggy, VCR229911

Dismissal

Kudsk v. Kudsk, FCS039913

Judgment in Favor of Defendant

People v. Tavares, VC49341

Dismissal

People v. Uribe-Medina, FCR322907

Dismissal

People v. Smith, FCR330507

Dismissal

In the Matter of Cochrane, DMV Hearing

Suspension Set Aside

People v. Torres, FCR324427

Dismissal

People v. Arias, FCR303150

Dismissal of both counts

People v. Ballou, FCR325030

Dismissal

People v. Downing, FCR325268

Dismissal

People v. Tarvins, VCR228760

Dismissal of both counts

People v. Thompson, 16FE018436

Mistrial (hung jury)

In the Matter of Berardi, DMV Hearing

Suspension Set Aside

People v. Uy, VCR228153

Case dismissed

People v. Puleo, FCR295420

Petition granted

People v. Bersamina, VCR221867

Dismissal

People v. Cleveland, FCR323394

Dismissal

People v. Hussein, VCR225954

Dismissal of both counts

In re Matter of Cleveland, Case No. 238398

Judgment in Favor of Plaintiff

People v. Stafford, VCR226308

Case dismissed

In the Matter of Lomeli, DMV Hearing

Suspension Set Aside

People v. Johnson, FCR309524

Dismissal of both counts

People v. Zhao, FCR319699

Dismissal

People v. Benardino, Dkt 594322-5

Dismissal

People v. Harper, 5-150861-3

Count 1 dismissed and re-filed, Count 2 dismissed

People v. Edwards, FCR314228

Dismissal

Pankey v. Compton, FCS045188

Dismissed without prejudice

People v. Compton, VCR223503

Dismissal of both counts

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Education

2015

University of California at Davis School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2009

Stanford University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

NLG Public Interest Career Panel

Public Interest Career Panel

2015

Admitted Students' Day Public Interest Panel

Public Interest Law

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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