Paul Nathan Puri

Paul Nathan Puri

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 22 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

548 Market Street, #63330, San Francisco, CA

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Reason: Not Practicing

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 22 years

State: California

Acquired: 2003

Not Eligible to Practice Law (Not Entitled)

No misconduct found

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Law Offices of Paul Nathan Puri

548 Market Street, #63330, San Francisco, CA, 94104

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Paul Nathan Puri's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | White Collar Crime

Posted by Greatful | March 04, 2010 | White Collar Crime

Paul Puri saved my life

After 17 years of tenure with a telecommunications firm; I resigned and accepted a position with a former competitor. Shortly thereafter; I was dragged into a bitter civil lawsuit which lasted almost three years and racked up over $1 Million in legal expenses. Once the civil lawsuit was stalled (ba...sically, my former employer didn’t have a civil leg to stand on) they changed tactics and hired a former US Prosecutor to "package" a criminal case of fraud and interstate money transfer against me. The US Attorneys office, IRS, FBI and local law officials investigated my former employer’s false claims against me for over two years. Prior to meeting Paul Puri; my legal representation was a host of "business law" attorneys who focused on the civil case and were not well versed in criminal law. I was tipped off by one of my attorneys the US Attorney Office was "going to indict me within days". This came as a huge shock; since I knew there wasn’t a foundation for any wrong doing on my behalf. I quickly learned; a good attorney can "package" Gandhi as a mass criminal and therefore, it was time for me to find a hard-nosed, great criminal attorney. My wife and I met with Paul Puri and told our side of the story. We shared with Paul how scared we were if indicted; our two children will grow up without a Father, even-though I was truly innocent of all allegations. I was told; if you're indicted; the chances of winning your case is less than 5%; therefore, Paul would have little time to convince the US Attorney; their two years of investigation was based on bogus information and his client (me) was innocent of all allegations made by an angry former employer. I must admit: at first, I didn't give Paul much chance of pulling off this tall order. Paul continued to gather facts, evidence and testimony and within days; "packaged" our side of the story; only our side was presented with verifiable documentation to back our claims. Paul met with the US Attorney and within days thereafter; convinced the US Attorneys Office not only of my innocence; but any wrong doings (criminally) may have been preformed by my formal employer. I was never idicted and the investigation was dropped. Needless to say, my overall experience with Paul is nothing short of a miracle. Paul truly, (in every sense of the word) saved my life and gave me back my family. With about a 5% chance of success; Paul Puri hit a Grand Slam while blindfolded. I can not say enough about this man; he cares about you; works hard and will not be intimidated by overwhelming odds against you. I pray no one will ever go through the hell my family endured; however, if you EVER need a criminal defense attorney; look no further than Mr. Paul Puri and don't "assume" just because you're innocent; you don't need a great attorney. Paul Puri is one in ten million and I owe him everything I hold dear...

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Lisa Mattern

Criminal defense lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paul knows and understands the law. He is a zealous advocate for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Devereux

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paul is a wonderful attorney who gets great results for his clients."

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Jonah Chew

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer based on my ten plus years of knowing him professionally. His excellent case results speak for themselves, but behind them, they come from hard work, good relationships, the ability to cross examine and draft motions, and a good reputation."

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Fareesh Sarangi

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As a fellow Criminal Defense attorney, I have had an opportunity to see the results Mr. Puri delivers for his clients. I would recommend him without hesitation if you are facing criminal charges in the Bay Area."

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John Kaman

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paul Puri is a dedicated and effective advocate for the accused. I heartily endorse this lawyer."

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Nicholas Rosenberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Puri is a committed and forceful advocate for his clients and I recommend him as a criminal defense attorney."

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Christina Alvarez

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"Paul is a smart lawyer with good instincts. He has excellent communication skills and is a fine advocate for his clients."

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Vijay Dinakar

Unknown lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paul is a well experienced attorney who is committed to zealously representing his clients. I endorse his work."

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Jennifer Peabody

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Puri fought very hard for our mutual client, made the appropriate objections and motions, and performed extraordinarily well at a trial with hard facts. He is very diligent and fights hard for his clients."

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Sunena Sabharwal

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. He is intelligent, hardworking and fiercely wants to win the case."

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Omair Farooqui

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paul Puri is an aggressive, results-oriented criminal defense lawyer. Paul is respected by both the bench and the District Attorneys. He specializes exclusively in criminal defense matters and I highly recommend him."

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Andrew Fagan

Federal crime lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paul Puri is one the best Federal Criminal Defense specialists in the San Francisco Bay Area. Andrew L. Fagan, Esq."

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Mitri Hanania

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Top Lawyers, Who's Who Legal

2016

10 Best for Client Satisfaction, AIOCLA

2016

Premier 100 Trial Attorneys of California, National Academy of Jurisprudence

2015

10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Attorney, Puri Law

Associations

2014 - Present

National Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Johnston

Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity

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Education

2001

New College of California School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

University of California - Davis

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2008

Muslim Lawyers Guild

Domestic Violence Laws

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