Laina Teresa Chikhani

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Laina Teresa Chikhani

5.0
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 15 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Fairfield, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

711 Jefferson Street, Suite #202, Fairfield, CA

About Laina

Biography

Few situations in life are as terrifying as dealing with the justice system. Call Laina today!

Once charged with a crime, you'll need someone with experience and skills to help. Call Laina today!

You could face jail time and lose driving privileges if charged with a DUI. Call Laina for guidance!

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 60%

When charged with a crime, one wrong step can ruin your future. You'll need someone with experience and skills to help you through the process. Laina has the skills and to guide you from start to finish.

16 years | 100 cases

60%
DUI and DWI 40%

You could face jail time, lengthy probation and lose driving privileges if charged with a DUI. Laina understands the physical evidence they will try to present. She will be there to fight for you and guide through the journey.

16 years | 100 cases

40%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2019 2018 2017

Licenses

Licensed in California for 15 years

State: California

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Laina T. Chikhani, Attorney at Law

711 Jefferson Street, Suite #202, Fairfield, CA, 94533

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Laina Teresa Chikhani's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

32 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jason | September 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Lawyer I've ever met

I love Mrs. Chickani and her energy . I was arrested with 4 charges that were trumped up by the police and feeling like I might be screwed. Even was a little depressed after the 1st court date because I hadn't been in any trouble for 17 years and now this. After the 1st court date being that I'm a be...liever of Christ I said Lord I'm going to trust in you and whatever happens I'm ok with because I know you take care of your children..By the second court date Laina had took on my case and I felt relieved knowing she was a private lawyer and a really good one from what I had heard from people...Soon after we met and she found a mess up on the D.A.s part that would've screwed me if she hadn't of found it . Because of her looking into details that idt that some other lawyers wouldn't have the willingness to do,, Ill be having my charges dismissed ...I thank her many times and she will always be the number one lawyer that comes out of my mouth for anyone needing a good lawyer that cares and fights for you and isn't casual about your case or your life.. Thank You Laini Chickani...you are a blessing...God bless you and your family and everything around you.. sincerely Jason.

Posted by Dee Rivera | April 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Simply the BEST!!!!

It could be extremely frightening and stressful when you are facing with criminal charges and dealing with very intimidating justice system. You need a reliable, trustworthy and experienced defense attorney on your side who will listen and pay close attention to your case. We hired Laina after readi...ng excellent reviews online to represent a family member facing a serious legal matter. That was the best decison we have ever made! I witnessed how she cares and FIGHTS VERY HARD for her clients. She is indeed a powerhouse in the courtroom. She will not stop until the best result is achieved. She is not only a brilliant and hardworking lawyer, she is also very compassionate and genuinely cares for her clients. She was very comforting and made the whole process smooth, less frightening, easy to understand and delivered great results—no jail time and no felony charges. We are forever grateful for everything you have done Atty Laina! You are the BEST!

Posted by Chris McDuffie Jr | May 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Trust her and have faith

Laina Chikhani is an absolute professional. I had a felony weapons charge and also a DUI I was up against. I was afraid and had no grip on the gravity of my case until I hired her to be my lawyer. If she needs any paperwork or anything from you it is to get the best outcome on your case. She will... find things and injustices that police will hide or cover up to help in court anything from videos, audio, paper work etc. Since I was a first time offender and a veteran I was able to be admitted into what is called a military deferment program. This allowed me to keep my career along with getting me some needed help that I was afraid to get before. After many hearings and battles she got me into this program. She was a helping hand and saving grace. Believe in her and trust her process you will end up with the best outcome

Posted by Ken | February 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The Best Defense Is a Great Attorney

I never anticipated that I would ever need the services of a defense attorney - but I did. I searched many lawyer referrals and decided that Laina Chikhani would be the best match for me and my case. I was not disappointed. She promptly returned my call and scheduled an immediate appointment for me. ...She explained my options, possible outcomes, and her fees. She worked tirelessly to represent me to the court and the DMV. She was able to resolve my case quickly and in a way that was much better than anything I had imagined. Truly, she saved my life and gave me hope again for a promising future. If you ever find that you need professional representation I highly recommend Laina Chikhani, Attorney at Law.

Posted by Alexander | July 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

One of the Best

She has been my attorney for a few years now and I couldn’t be more satisfied my first encounter with her I was looking at a lot of time i mean years she goes to have a meeting with the DA and years turned into a 90 day sentence like the title says one of the best you could ever hope to get

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Laina Teresa Chikhani's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kevin O'Leary

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 03

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Danielle Jones

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 10

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Anthony Proffitt

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 08

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Norris

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 15

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"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Chikhani is an excellent advocate for her clients."

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Thomas Maas

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is passionate, fearless and someone you will be happy you found when you needed help."

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Robert Keeney

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Laina Chikhani for 6 years. Her office was next to mine. We often consulted each other on legal issues, and we worked for each other on some cases. I hold her in the highest regard as a criminal defense lawyer. She is smart. She analyzes cases accurately, and then does the research necessary to defend them. I have seen her in court often. She is a strong advocate for her clients and has a good presence and appearance. She gets good results due to thorough preparation and aggressive advocacy."

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Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 08

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 31

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 27

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Catherine Beekman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Laina is a dedicated, hard-working attorney who gets great results for her clients. She is a fighter, and definitely someone I would want on my side if I ever needed a criminal defense attorney."

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Leslie Prince

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeffrey Mendelman

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. I shadowed Laina for a week in which every single case she worked on got dismissed - she won a motion to suppress, worked up every case as if it were going to trial and achieved several dismissals. She is tenacious and dynamic. Hire her for the best result possible because she will fight for you."

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Anne Fokstuen

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Laina and I worked together on several cases at the Conflict Defender's Office, and I found her to be an exceptional advocate for her clients. She fought hard on their behalf in the court room and she drafted several excellent motions that resulted in wins for her clients."

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Michael Herman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Vincent Maher

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Laina is a tenacious litigator for all of her Clients. She wont stop until the best result is achieved. She is a bully in the Court room!!! I had the pleasure of being her first boss and would not hesitate to refer her a client or hire her myself!"

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Jessica Agnich

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Baumgardner

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Laina is a passionate and intelligent advocate for her clients. She has committed herself to standing up for the constitutional rights of the accused throughout any stage in a criminal proceeding. Laina is an excellent advocate and hard worker. I would recommend Laina to anyone looking for a criminal defense attorney."

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Carol Long

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Leslie Prince

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Catherine Beekman

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Thomas Maas

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Michael Herman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Daniel Russo

Criminal defense lawyer

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Amy Morton

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jessica Agnich

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Client's Choice, Avvo

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Attorney, Maher & Chikhani, APLC

2011 - 2016

Associate Attorney, Morton & Russo, LLP

2010 - 2011

Associate, Law office of Vincent Maher

2008 - 2009

Certified Law Student, Solano County Conflict Defender

Associations

2011 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2011 - Present

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Member

2011 - Present

California Public Defenders Association

Member

2011 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Education

2009

John F. Kennedy University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

University of San Francisco

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

Experience on the Jury

Experience on being a Jury

Languages

English

Activity

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