Ghazal Sharif

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Ghazal Sharif

also known as DUI On Demand – DUI Lawyer

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 10 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Pleasanton, CA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI

6701 Koll Center Pkwy, Suite 250, Pleasanton, CA

Virtual Consultation Available

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About Ghazal

Biography

DUI Defense by a Former Prosecutor. Free Consults. Payment Plans.

Award-Winning DUI Lawyer in Pleasanton & San Jose. Former Prosecutor. Free Consultations. Flexible Payment Plans.

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

DUI and DWI 100%

11 years | 2,000 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Retainer

Never


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
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Licenses

Licensed in California for 10 years

State: California

Acquired: 2015

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The G Law Firm – DUI Lawyer

6701 Koll Center Pkwy, Suite 250, Pleasanton, CA, 94566

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The G Law Firm – DUI Lawyer

3031 Tisch Way, 110 Plaza West, San Jose, CA, 95128

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Ghazal Sharif's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

333 Client Reviews

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Posted by Precious | November 04, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Beyond Amazing Experience!!!

I’m not even sure where to begin! Ghazal is a lawyer angel sent straight from the law heavens above! Her guidance, understanding, comforting spirit and soul are exactly what I needed in a moment of disappointment, and chaos! I don’t know where I’d be without her understanding and experience. Thank ...you so much for absolutely every single thing you did for me! I’ll never be able to fully express my gratitude, and appreciation but I’ll totally be trying! If your looking a lawyer that goes over and beyond for you, while informing you on every step and making sure to kill in court shes the one for you! She is on top of knowing what needs to be executed prior to even having a court case! Oh and one more thing LETS NOt FORGET She got my case fully DISMISSED!!!!

Posted by anonymous | November 03, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Best Attorney!!!!

Ghazal is the best attorney. She is a caring individual that will not judge you. She is professional, knowledgeable and well prepared. Ghazal will go above and beyond her duties to get you the best possible outcome. She takes the time to listen and provide support. She genuinely cares about your case.... She is very responsive and will attend to your calls and texts. She will guide you throughout the entire process and take the time to explain everything. I will forever be grateful for all the hard work and amazing service she provided.

Posted by anonymous | November 03, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Best lawyer to have by your side in such tough situation!

Ghazal is great at what she does and will fight for you till the very end to make sure you get the best outcome! She cares deeply about all of her clients and is extremely empathetic. If you find yourself in situation where Ghazal could help don't hesitate even a second to give her a call!

Posted by Raymond | October 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Above and beyond

Ghazal is an amazing lawyer. She helped me fight my second DUI and resulted with an outcome far better than expected. Ghazal is not only a great lawyer, but an awesome person overall. She keeps in touch and reassures that she will do everything in her power to assist you. If you get a dui in the Bay ...area, I highly recommend Ghazal.

Posted by Andrew | October 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Choose G Law Firm

Professional. Knowledgeable. Dedicated. These make up the core qualities that make G and her law firm so phenomenally trustworthy. I found myself in a situation being arrested for a DUI that I felt I did not deserve considering how little alcohol I had consumed. After going through the shameful an...d humiliating process of being processed and incarcerated (albeit simply overnight), I became beset upon by guilt and the fear that this mistake would adversely affect my budding career in education. I contacted G for help, and she immediately assessed my situation, laid out the different routes it could take, and devised a plan of action. She kept me updated on every aspect of the proceeding case, and, eventually, officiated the throwing out of the case against me. If you're looking for a supportive, organized, and informed lawyer to help you through your case, definitely contact G. She was nothing sort of a godsend for me.

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Dmitry Stadlin

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ghazal is an experienced and hard-working DUI attorney, whose practice is built on results. She examines cases from every possible angle to get her clients great outcomes. I am confident that you will be in great hands with Ghazal - and she's great at getting back to clients."

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Mitri Hanania

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ghazal is a highly skilled attorney, with experience, knowledge and passion. She is a savvy problem solver, a force to be reckoned with at trial and a serious advocate for her clients. She is driven by a killer work ethic and invested in achieving the best possible outcome for her clients."

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Maria Umana-Tovar

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ghazal is one of the best DUI attorneys in the bay area. If you ever need a truly expert for a DUI case, look no further. She's kind with the clients, but aggressive and strategic on her defense."

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William Quigley

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ghazal is an incredible advocate who works tirelessly to obtain the best possible outcome for her clients. In addition to her successful track record and strong negotiating skills, she is also a kind and personable attorney who cares about her clients and truly listens to their concerns. I trust Ghazal and would happily recommend her to any friends or family who are in need."

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Maya Grey

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ghazal is an incredible advocate for her clients! She works tirelessly to defend them and does so with compassion, kindness, and vast knowledge of the law. I highly recommend Ghazal for any of your DUI/DWI matters."

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Haitham Amin

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.Incredible attorney to say the least. She's fierce and willing to go the extra mile to fight and obtain good results for her clients. Don't look elsewhere. She's the person for the job!"

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Sana Abbasi

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Negad Zaky

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ghazal is a veritable expert in DUI defense. She regularly advises the legal community on DUI matters and demonstrates a clear command of the law and court system."

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Janell Somera

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Cody Salfen

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ghazal is a skilled and dedicated advocate with a high degree of competence in DUI and other criminal defense related matters."

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Ashley Dudley

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ghazal fights tooth and nail for her clients. She is an excellent attorney and a notch above nearly all criminal defense attorneys out there. Highly recommend."

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Troy Holan

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse Ghazal not only as an attorney, but as a person as well. She is smart, tactful, and passionate about her legal work; I am personally aware of several fantastic results Ghazal has been able to achieve. More importantly, I have never had a negative interaction with Ghazal and she is well-respected by prosecutors, judges, and fellow defense attorneys."

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Andrei Armas

Unknown lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer!"

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Wei-Hua Wang

Unknown lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ghazal and I have known each other going back to our days in law school. She is a zealous advocate and a compassionate counsel. Her work ethic is also second to none. Clients will be thrilled to have Ghazal by their sides!"

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Suzanne Ferguson

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I recently attended an elite training course on DUI defense. Ms. Sharif excelled in the course and demonstrated an admirable level of professionalism. Through discussing cases with her, it was evident she understood the issues and was genuine in her concern for the welfare of her clients. Those are the makings of a phenomenal attorney."

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Joel Garcia

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ghazal is a true professional in the courtroom. She is incredibly passionate and is dedicated to her clients. She has tremendous experience handling DUI cases. I endorse this lawyer."

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Meagan Melanson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ghazal is a dedicated and experienced attorney who always has her client's best interests in mind. She fights hard for her clients and never gives up."

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Brian Hurwitz

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ghazal is tremendously experienced, extremely effective, and well respected by the District Attorneys. She fights tooth and nail for her clients until she achieves the best results. I highly recommend Ghazal."

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Anthony Hicks

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ghazal is an AWESOME attorney. I am amazed at the results that she is able to achieve for clients. From reductions in charges to DMV set asides she has an amazing track record of excellent results for her clients!"

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Daniel Halimi

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ghazal is a a fantastic attorney. She is not only knowledgable, but she is also passionate and can empathize with her clients. I would absolutely recommend Ghazal to any of my friends or family."

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Sabrina Guice

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Maria Umana-Tovar

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Samuel Berns

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Samuel Geller

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Maya Grey

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Shawn Mowry

Criminal defense lawyer

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Sana Abbasi

Criminal defense lawyer

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Negad Zaky

Criminal defense lawyer

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Nafiz Ahmed

Criminal defense lawyer

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Patrick Coughlin

Criminal defense lawyer

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Albie Jachimowicz

Criminal defense lawyer

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Peter Marek

Criminal defense lawyer

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Gilbert Somera

Criminal defense lawyer

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Janell Somera

Immigration lawyer

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Dmitry Stadlin

Criminal defense lawyer

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Cody Salfen

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Ashley Dudley

Family lawyer

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Amy Morell

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Troy Holan

Criminal defense lawyer

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Samuel Gordon

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

2019-2025 Thumbtack Top Pro, Thumbtack

2025

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2024

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2023

2020-2025 Best Fremont DUI Attorneys, Expertise

2023

2019-2025 Avvo Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

2019

Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2019

10.0 Top Attorney Rating, Avvo

2019

10.0 Lawyer Rating, Justia

2016

Outstanding Law Enforcement Agency, U.S. Department of Justice United States Attorney Office

2014

Distinguished Service As Judicial Extern to the Court of Appeal, State of California Court of Appeal Fourth Appellate District, Division One

2013

First Place Mediation Competition, California Western School of Law

2013

Moot Court Distinguished Advocate Award, California Western School of Law

2013

Judicial Clerkship Program, American Bar Association

2011

Make a Difference Recognition Award, Pleasanton Unified School District, Special Education Program

2011

Commendation for Exemplary Service, Assemblymember Joan Buchanan

2009

Magna Cum Laude, Saint Mary's College of California

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Founder and CEO, The G Law Firm

2018 - 2019

Managing Attorney, The Kavinoky Law Firm

2014 - 2014

Judicial Extern for Justice Terry B. O’Rourke, Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division One

2014 - 2016

Deputy District Attorney, San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office

2013 - 2013

Judicial Extern for Judge Joseph P. Brannigan, San Diego Superior Court

Associations

2019 - Present

California Lawyers Association

Member

2019 - Present

California DUI Lawyers Association

Member

2019 - Present

American Bar Association Foundation

Member

2015 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

DUI with speed enhancement reduced to a wet reckless & no license suspension

DUI reduced to a wet reckless; speed enhancement dismissed; DMV set aside (avoided 1–year license suspension).

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Education

2019

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Training

2019

California DUI Lawyers Association

Winning Jurors Seminar

2018

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

2018 DUI Rules of the Road XXI Seminar

2014

California Western School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2009

Saint Mary's College of California

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

Publications

2018

California Western Law Review Featured Alumni

2017

Digital Discovery & e-Evidence (BNA) Lawyers Fighting Trump's Muslim Ban

2015

2013

California Western Law Winners of the Mediation Competition

Languages

English

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