Samuel Geller

Samuel Geller

also known as Sam Musheyev

4.9
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 13 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Personal Injury, Lemon Law, Criminal Defense

201 Spear St, Suite 1199, San Francisco, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 11 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2014

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 13 years

State: California

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Geller Law

201 Spear St, Suite 1199, San Francisco, CA, 94105

Geller Law

1801 Oakland Blvd, Suite 370, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596

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Samuel Geller's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

80 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 13 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Naonao | June 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A trust worthy lawyer who will fight for you

Words can't express how grateful I am to Sam. I was deeply stressed in a situation that I needed to seek help from a criminal defense lawyer. This entire searching process is stressful enough already. My husband found a big firm with good reputation, which turned out being very disappointing. My case... was passed around among different lawyers who are unprofessional and hard to reach. Only two days away from my court date, we decided to take a chance to search for a new lawyer and that’s how we found Sam on yelp. I made the call without any expectation that Sam himself answered the call. That’s a big plus for me, as it saved so much time (and miscommunication) without any paralegal being the middle man. Sam listened to my long story very patiently, asked all the right questions and shared his thoughts in a way that a typical good lawyer is like - clear and concise. He was also very understanding instead of being like a robotic cold-blood type of lawyer who only talks about legal jargons and logic. Even though after the first call my guts feeling told me Sam is the right lawyer to work with, I was still debating whether to stick to the first law firm (since they already started working on our case and we’ve already paid them the entire service fee) or to change to Sam. So I told him about my dilemma. He didn’t give me any pressure but just said he’d be happy to help if I change my mind. He gave me advice regardless, and that is what I appreciate the most because I feel that shows he is a good person (beyond a good lawyer) first of all, which is more important than anything. He is not doing his job for money but for justice. I truly respect that and thus believe he’s the lawyer we can trust. So I changed mind and went with Sam - it is the best decision we’ve ever made. Sam was always responsive and on top of everything. My husband and I asked many questions during the process and he always explained to me patiently. If you are reading this review, please do not hesitate, he is the type of lawyer you need - honest, knowledgable, understanding, efficient and has your best interests at heart.

Posted by Val | December 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Hire Sam. Just do it.

Sam is a great attorney. He’s diligent, professional and supportive. I rely on his expertise and advice. I can't recommend him highly enough.

Posted by anonymous | February 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great DUI Lawyer!

I’m not really sure where to begin, but I can easily say Sam is the best attorney I’ve ever worked with. About a year ago I reached out because my family needed some help in Contra Costa county. From the get go, he was personable, reliable, transparent and honest,and always picked up his phone. The e...ntire process of working with Sam on something highly stressful was almost enjoyable. He knew what he’s doing, he knew what the next steps would be, he knew what the other side would do and was always a step ahead. There is a lot more I can say, but I hope whoever reads this gets the picture. If you’re looking for a criminal defense lawyer or a DUI lawyer, don’t look any further. Thank you for everything Sam!

Posted by Werner | May 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent criminal lawyer!

Sam is an excellent lawyer, always on point and very knowledgeable. Criminal cases are never easily on the shoulders, but Sam takes the necessary time to be available and guide you throughout the whole process. He is also very quick to respond to emails and text messages which is a great plus. I hi...ghly recommend him!

Posted by anonymous | October 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Good attorney but seems a little inexperienced

Attorney Samuel tries his best to fight for you with full passion. But in my opinion he isn't that experienced in complicated cases. I hired his service for a legal case but his advise on occasions wasn't the best and I had to rethink some of the strategies myself. He would be very responsive if you ...hire him. But there are more experienced attorneys available in the bay area. Also, he charges on hourly basis which means there is no upper limit to your legal bill.

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Samuel Geller's Lawyer Endorsements

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George Mkrtchyan

Lemon law lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the pleasure to work with Sam Geller on lemon law matters and his background in navigating complex issues and finding solutions is noteworthy. He brings a perspective that most do not see and this in turn helps in attaining favorable results for clients. Highly endorsed as a person and professional."

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Michael Geller

Criminal defense lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ghazal Sharif

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sam Geller from Geller Law is one of the best criminal defense attorneys in the Bay Area and San Francisco. He is relatable, smart, experienced and hardworking. He is someone you want in your corner because his reputation proceeds him. He is respected and liked by judges, prosecutors, and clients. He is honest, offers fair prices and defends to the death. I recommend him to anyone searching for a criminal defense attorney."

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Boris Bindman

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Agavni Tulekyan

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Conrad Kuyawa

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"This is the attorney I go to when I have issues with a case in federal court. I had a serious white collar crime case that involved embezzlement. I did not know if a civil compromise was possible based on the facts of the case. Within minutes I knew Sam knows what he is talking about and can actually give specific advise instead of vague answers that are useless. This is my go to guy if I need any assistance for my federal cases."

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Michael Bland

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sam is a very knowledgable attorney and he's my go-to criminal defense attorney when my clients are in need of solid representation."

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Svetlana Shirinova

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tyler Smith

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Sam for anyone in need of a fearless and compassionate advocate."

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Nadia Iqbal

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sam Geller is a respected member of the legal community. I endorse this lawyer because he will not back down when it comes to zealously advocating for your rights. He IS the lawyer you want standing by your side if you find yourself in need of legal assistance."

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Alexander Vahdat

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sam is a bright, zealous advocate for his clients. He has a proven track record of success, and I would fully recommend his services to anyone in need."

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Joshua Davis

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Samuel Gellar. I have seen Mr. Geller in court and he is smart and tough - exactly what you want in a criminal defense lawyer."

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Andrew Magaline

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Sam is an a excellent trial attorney, and an even better client representative. It is clear by the way he prepares for cases that his clients really mean something to him. We need more attorneys in the profession like him."

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Zachary Kitaynik

Unknown lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Geller is an excellent attorney. He represents his clients vigorously, relentlessly, and with great enthusiasm, energy and creativity. I endorse this lawyer."

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Thomas Daly

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Great trial attorney! Fights down to the last second for all of his clients!"

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Haitham Amin

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent attorney; very professional and courteous. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking aggressive legal representation."

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Panagiotis Prountzos

Criminal defense lawyer

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George Mkrtchyan

Lemon law lawyer

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Adam Gasner

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Geller

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Boris Bindman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Haitham Amin

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Lucy McAllister

Criminal defense lawyer

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Conrad Kuyawa

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Nadia Iqbal

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joshua Davis

Criminal defense lawyer

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Zachary Kitaynik

Criminal defense lawyer

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Thomas Daly

Criminal defense lawyer

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Matt Sullivan

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2010

CALI Civil Procedure, Golden Gate University School of Law

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Founding Member, Law Office of Samuel Geller

Associations

Phi Alpha Delta

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People V. Unknown

Not Guilty Verdict

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Education

2012

Golden Gate University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2013

Career Panel

Career in Criminal Defense

Publications

Languages

Russian

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