Maria Belyi

Maria Belyi

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 15 years

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

3330 Geary Blvd, Third Floor East, San Francisco, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 15 years

State: California

Acquired: 2010

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Law Office of Maria Belyi

3330 Geary Blvd, Third Floor East, San Francisco, CA, 94118

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Maria Belyi's Reviews

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11 Client Reviews

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Posted by Vance | May 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

An Angel on my side

That's Maria she's an angel who was truly on my side. My case was trumped up and scared the hell out of me. I had hired some other attorney before hiring Maria Belyi and thank God I fired him . I was looking at a sentence of 7 years and the best he said he could get me was 3 1/2 years in prison and o...f course be a felon for life. When I met Maria for the first time I noticed she talked to me not at me . She didn't look down her nose at me or act like she was going to do me a favor nor did she judge me and make me feel guilty . What she did was listened and took notes and asked good questions . So right from the start I knew I was in good hands and I remember feeling lucky I was able to hire Maria . (What I write about Maria Belyi is the honest to God truth .) She traveled to San Jose to every court date (except one when her Grandfather was very ill ) and she never complained about anything, she was always positive and concerned how I was . When in court I noticed Maria knew what she was doing , you may laugh and say well I hope so but what I noticed in court was some attorneys don't do there homework and come unprepared. And this is a concern because it's my life that's on the line and because Maria is a professional I'm sleeping in my bed tonight at my home and this is because Maria Belyi knows her business very well . Oh almost forgot to mention..... In the end I wound up with a sentence from the Judge 11 days of work furlough . Life is good and I am free , I thank God again and again for Mari Belyi.

Posted by Natalia | December 21, 2016 | Criminal Defense

Great criminal lawyer

Maria is a great criminal lawyer. She has a great reputation in the community. She is calm, professional, compassionate. I highly recommend her as an amazing criminal attorney.

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John Hamasaki

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Maria Belyi is a hardworking and sharp criminal defense attorney practicing in San Francisco. It is clear that she cares for her clients and fights to get them the best possible outcome."

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Shari White

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Maria’s courtroom skills are excellent. In my opinion Maria is gifted in trial advocacy, followed by her exemplary attitude, hard work ethic and natural ability in the courtroom setting, never losing sight of the clients best interest. Based on my observations and personal work relationship with Ms. Belyi, I give her highest of references without hesitation."

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Erica Treeby

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"I highly recommend Maria as a criminal defense attorney. Over the last five years, Maria and I have worked together as co-counsel on many criminal defense cases. She is dedicated, professional, and reliable. A passionate advocate, Maria works tirelessly to gain the best results for her clients. She is well-respected by her colleagues, and within the legal community."

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Natalia Malyshkina

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Maria is a great criminal lawyer. She has a great reputation in the community. She is calm, professional, compassionate. I highly recommend her as an amazing criminal attorney. I worked with clients who also hired Maria as their criminal defense lawyer and the clients were very satisfied with Maria's services. Natalia Malyshkina"

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Tyler Smith

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"Masha is a fantastic lawyer who seems to care deeply for her clients. I would highly recommend her to represent you in any criminal matter."

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Harris Taback

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Maria is a fierce Criminal Defense attorney that creates powerful paths to victory in very difficult cases. Her judgement and skills are formidable. Any one facing prosecution should want Maria Belyi on their defense team."

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Seth Chazin

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Maria is highly intelligent, caring and diligent."

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Yauheni Halavanau

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Maria is a wonderful lawyer who truly cares about her clients and is respected among her peers. I contacted Maria on a few occasions to obtain her professional opinion in the criminal defense area. She was very knowledgeable about the subject and showed a strong degree of passion in helping me to protect my clients' interests. I have known Maria for some time and I am happy to recommend her as an attorney in the criminal defense area."

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Maria Belyi

2008 - 2010

Law Clerk, Law Office of Omar Figueroa

Associations

Northern and Eastern Districts of California

Member

Education

2009

University of California, Hastings College of the Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

University of Texas

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Russian

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