About Erin
Biography
Ms. Collins is an experienced trial attorney handling business litigation matters with a focus on consumer defense litigation and criminal defense.
Ms. Collins received her J.D. from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. She graduated with Highest Pro Bono Distinction and was inducted into the Order of Barristers, a national moot court honor society. She was a Marshall-Brennan Fellow and served as President of Liberty Project for two years. Ms. Collins received her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley with an emphasis in Constitutional Law.
Ms. Collins gained invaluable trial experience in private practice and by clerking for both prosecution and public defender's offices. Ms. Collins has taken both civil and criminal cases to trial and recently completed a 5 week felony jury trial in a serious life case. Her knowledge of both civil and criminal procedure is not only unusual but incredibly important where clients face cross-over civil, criminal, immigration, and professional licensing issues.
Ms. Collins is admitted to practice law in the State of California, the Central District of California, and the Southern District of California.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 12 years
State: California
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Location
Manning & Kass
1 California St., Suite 900, San Francisco, CA, 94111
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Erin N. Collins's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
9 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | April 03, 2015 | DUI & DWI
Great Negotiator!!
I was very happy with the result of my case thanks to Ms. Collins. I was arrested for a DUI, blood was .09, clean record, and I'm college student. I've never been arrested before and was very nervous about the consequences I could have faced. She was able to negotiate a wet reckless with the city pro...
Posted by Sarah | July 31, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Highly recommended
Ms. Collins was an immense help for me. Very professional and knowledgable while also very patient with my ignorance of subject at hand. She helped me sort through my frustrations and emotional connections to build a really strong, straight forward case.
Erin N. Collins's Lawyer Endorsements
"I've known Erin for several years. In fact, I believe I met her just after she was admitted to the Bar. Wow, did she make an impact on the Bench and Bar -- and fast. Erin's a good friend, too. I trust her -- as do so many others -- and I ask her for help out of respect and confidence in her judgment. Erin's a fantastic courtroom lawyer. She's sharp as a tack, knows the law and comes across as a professional. Erin gets results, and I'm proud to call her a colleague."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is very compassionate, determined, and highly skilled."
"Erin is a great attorney. Knowledgeable, intelligent and passionate about getting great results for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"Erin is a very knowledgeable attorney.. we bounce ideas off of each other frequently.... Specifically I have helped her with a demurrer and she has helped me with statute of limitations tolling agreement. Unlike most lawyers who have knowledge in a narrow area, Erin knows a lot about a wide range of law: criminal and civil procedure, criminal defense and more... Often, in DUI defense, a solution will come from being knowledgeable in a wide range of topics so that one can find a defense that works: Erin has that knowledge to draw from."
"I endorse Ms. Collins. I have seen her in action on the record in criminal court, and she is very thorough and professional."
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"Erin has great skills in the courtroom and she is very effective at getting results for her clients. Her litigation skills are top notch and she frequently receives great plea offers for her clients due her reputation as a fierce litigator. Ms. Collins is a great choice for anyone facing a criminal charge in California"
"Erin is an excellent criminal defense attorney. She understands the law and stays up to date on new developments. She's determined and passionate about protecting the rights of her clients. I endorse and recommend her."
"I've known Erin Collins for several years. She brings uncommon thoughtfulness and tenacity to her work. Furthermore, her pro bono work (and recognition for it) speaks volumes about her character. I'm happy to recommend her and her work."
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Experience
Honors
2013
Order of Barristers, Order of Barristers
2013
Highest Pro Bono Distinction, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
2013
Carstens Family Fund Scholarship, Carstens Family Fund
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Attorney, Madison Law, APC
2013 - Present
Contract Attorney, Self Employed Attorney
2014 - 2015
Attorney at Law, Fakhimi & Associates
Associations
2015 - Present
West Orange County Bar Association
2015 - Present
The Private Defenders
2015 - Present
North Orange County Bar Association
2015 - Present
Orange County Criminal Defense Bar Association
2015 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2015 - Present
Orange County Trial Lawyers Association
2015 - Present
South Bay Bar Association
2012 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Bench trial verdict in my client's favor
Taken to jury trial
Dismissed
Education
2013
JD - Juris Doctor
2010
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2017
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
I received a text from a weird number that there is an arrest warrant out for me and law suit pending. can they serve by text?
03 Aug 2015
Cop said I was speeding & that he used a laser device, however on ticket he noted approx speed and left LIDAR box blank.
27 Apr 2015
DO perjury and fraud matter in civil cases?
20 Apr 2015