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Shawn Shahid Salehieh
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Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
33 years
DUI and DWI
50%
33 years
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Licensed in California for 32 years
State: California
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Presidio Law Group APC
1160 Jackson Street, Suite 100, San Francisco, CA, 94111
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Posted by Adrian | May 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Highly Recommend
I was facing DUI and hit-and-run charges, and before I found Shawn, I spoke with a few different attorneys who left me feeling scared and uncertain about what was going to happen. I truly felt lost. From the moment I connected with Shawn, everything changed—he immediately made me feel comfortable and...
Posted by Robert | December 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Robert @ zionelect
Shawn is the best,he is honest and straightforward. If I ever need a lawyer again he will be my first call.
Posted by Gregory | December 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Hire this Lawyer!
Shawn was very personable and gave me confidence throughout the whole process. I had an old DUI and a reckless driving which Shawn helped me plead down to a wet and reckless. Best possible outcome for my situation! I am very pleased with Shawn’s attentiveness and commitment to my case. Not like mos...
Posted by anonymous | August 02, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
He’s your guy
If you feel like you’ve made the worst decision ever, then make the best one and call Shawn. It took a year for my situation to get figured out but he was there any time I got something scary in the mail or needed to talk through it again so I could stop being anxious and down on myself. Shawn was ab...
Posted by Max | May 31, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Thank you Shawn!
Shawn was amazing, he kept me updated throughout the case and I can tell that he really cares about his clients. In one of my darkest moments, he made me feel comfortable and I really appreciate all his hard work.
Shawn Shahid Salehieh's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Shawn, whom I met about 10 years ago when we both volunteered at SF Bar Association's Legal Clinic and have referred clients to him since then."
"I was opposing counsel with Mr. Salehieh in Santa Clara on a child abuse bench trial and worked with him on many other cases for pleas. I was very impressed with his trial skills, care towards his clients, and competence of legal issues. Now that I am defense counsel (and not a prosecutor), I would certainly work together with him on the same side!"
"As a prosecutor, I had several cases with Mr. Salehieh where he zealously and effectively advocated for his clients. His work ethic and compassion is known and well respected in the legal community. I highly recommend him."
"I endorse Shawn. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Shawn is an amazing attorney that consistently achieves outstanding results. His dedication and hard work make him stellar choice for counsel. Plus he's a great guy to boot!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Shawn Salehieh for over 10 years and have respected the high level of representation that he provides for his clients. Similar to my own practice area (family law), Mr. Salehieh represents people when they are often at their most vulnerable state. I have found that the people that I have referred to him have consistently related that they were treated with respect, with honesty and with the highest level of integrity. I highly endorse Shawn Salehieh and will continue to refer people who seek help with criminal defense to him."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Shawn is want the most passionate attorneys I know. Trials are truly were Shawn shines as a true litigator - I believe that prosecution attorneys realize that as well and that they is why they frequently settle before trial. Shawn truly cares for his clients and they appreciate his passion and dedication to them."
"Our firm is in San Jose, but when I have a case to refer to a Criminal Attorney in San Francisco or Marin County, I turn to Shawn for input on the case and most often refer the case to him. He is honest, straightforward and talented."
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"Shawn has a solid reputation for achieving unexpected results for clients. His experience and ability to navigate the courts leads to excellent case resoltions. Shawn is also a nice guy to boot."
"After working together with Shawn on a co-defendant case I am no longer suprised by how many dismissals he gets for his clients. Don't let his humble manner fool you - this attorney is a tough nosed veteran that gets the job done across the Bay Area."
"I worked against shawn on a matter that resolved due to his knowledge and ability to quickly understand the legal benefits to his client. He is bright, knows the law, professional and ethical. I earned a lot of respect for him and his office during our encounter. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an Attorney in his field."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Shawn is not only an excellent lawyer, but he's actually a good guy as well. I appreciate speaking with him at the Hall of Justice where he seems to be regularly fighting cases for his clients. He's a strong attorney who is capable of getting you the best possible results in your case. I strongly recommend his services."
"I have great confidence in the capacity of this attorney to provide clients with excellent advice and representation. He has a sound moral compass, and is particularly good at evaluating whether a case merits exercise of the right to jury trial."
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"Shawn Salehieh is an excellent, conscientious criminal defense attorney. He is also one of the nicest people I know and I would recommend him to anyone seeking criminal defense help."
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Experience
Honors
2006
Outstanding Volunteer in Public Service Award, Volunteer Legal Services Program - Bar Association of San Francisco
2005
Outstanding Volunteer in Public Service Award, Volunteer Legal Services Program - Bar Association of San Francisco
2003
Outstanding Volunteer in Public Service Award, Volunteer Legal Services Program - Bar Association of San Francisco
1997
Pro Bono Award, Pro Bono Project of Santa Clara County
1995
Pro Bono Award, Pro Bono Project of Santa Clara County
1994
Pro Bono Award, Pro Bono Project of Santa Clara County
1993
American Jurisprudence Award - Comparative Law, University of Pacific McGeorge School of Law
Work Experience
1994 - Present
, Presidio Law Group
Associations
1994 - Present
California Bar AssociationMember
1995 - 1996
Santa Clara County Bar AssociationPanel Member, Criminal Law Section
1995 - 1996
Palo Alto Area Bar AssociationPanel Member, Criminal Law Section
1995 - 1996
Bar Association of San FranciscoPanel Member, Criminal Law Section
Education
1993
McGeorge SOL Univ of the Pacific
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
San Francisco State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
1995
sawyer college paralegal studies
Probate Law
1995
Lecturer
Probate Law
Languages
French
Italian
Persian
Spanish
Activity
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