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

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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

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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
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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

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5.0 /5.0

330 Client Reviews

Showing 21 - 25 of 89 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Roberto | May 09, 2023 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Ghazal helped me get the best possible outcome and reduce my charges!

As my title says, Ghazal helped me get the best possible outcome and she made it very easy for me to keep up with things. In 2022 I got my first (and I'll make sure its the last) DUI. I had never gotten into any kind of legal trouble and to this day, its the dumbest and most regretful thing that ...I've done. At the beginning of the process, I was completely lost and had no clue where to begin, what to do or where to start to get things taken care of. I was thinking about handling it on my own but decided to call a few lawyers before making a decision. I talked to a few and they sounded fine but none really felt like the right fit nor convinced me enough to officially decide to get a lawyer. I ended up running into Ghazal online and something told me to give her a call. I called her really late on a Thursday night. I didn't even expect her to call me back until after the weekend but she returned my call within minutes. As soon as we started talking I could tell she was quick and on top of things. I could tell that I would be in good hands so I decided during that call that I would work with her. My decision ended up paying off very quickly. I went from being lost and not sure how things would go to being fully aware and knowledgeable on how the process would go. Ghazal broke it all down into an easy-to-understand process and let me know of potential scenarios, what to expect next, and her professional recommendations/advice. I also appreciated the use of tools and communication that she used throughout my case. It allowed me to keep up with things like forms (from court/DMV, etc), payments, and important dates. It really facilitated the process for me even more. Honestly, if you have Ghazal you can trust her to just take care of things and get you the best possible outcome. Although Ghazal kept me super informed and up to speed with everything, at some point I almost felt like the DUI didn't even happen because she took everything off my hands and just handled it with very little needed on my part. Plain and simple, Ghazal is an amazing lawyer and I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone.

Posted by anonymous | May 03, 2023 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Do not miss out on choosing Ghazal

Everybody makes mistakes sometimes in their lives. Whether it's buying an item, walking down a different road, or picking a fight at a bar. No one is perfect. Choosing Ghazal to be my lawyer, however, was without a doubt the best decision I made in 2022. I had, unfortunately, made one of the biggest ...mistake in my life by deciding to drive a friend home from a concert one night believing that I was fully capable of doing so. As it turned out I was definitely not in a position to drive, let alone drive someone else home. The authorities pulled me over from the highway before I harmed anyone. I spent the night in jail to sober up and to reflect on my actions. After being released I realized that I have a big hurdle to overcome. I'm now charged with a DUI/drug in my system. So many thoughts ran through my head: "What comes after this? Will I be able to plead my case? Will my job and career be affected by this?" There was just a mountain of stress that came crashing down. I spent about 2-3 weeks trying to figure out what to do by myself without letting anyone know because this was such a shameful experience. In a moment of weakness, I was bombarded with phone calls and letters and e-mails from all these groups that were trying to 'help' me with my case. I subsequently fell for one of these contacts that tried to cover themselves as part of the DMV, saying I need to pay these fees and do these tasks in order to get the best outcome for my case in court. Little did I know I was being taken advantage of. This was where Ghazal came in. My friend suggested that I look for a lawyer to help with my case so I began looking online and looking at reviews. Ghazal was the first lawyer I looked up and she seemed very promising from the get-go. I continued to look for other options but ultimately I went back and contacted her. I was given free consultation and I told her my situation. She was very understanding and empathetic. The way she communicated with me and assured that I would be okay through all of this made me believe that I chose the best person for this job. Once I hired her as my lawyer she immediately reviewed my case, discussed a timeline on what was going to happen, when, and where it was going to happen. She was vert stern, in the most positive way. She was very communicative and made sure that I was on my feet through the whole process. She even helped me with the group that scammed me out of a lot of money, noting that it had happened before to other clients. My case went on to last a little over a year, and with Ghazal's help, my charges were reduced to a dry-reckless. And during that whole year, I was constantly stressed and always thinking of "what am I going to do? Will I be okay?" Ghazal and I frequently kept in touch; she continued to reassure me and kept her cool. There were many court appearances during that time and Ghazal continued to challenge the court with the evidence to reduce the charges to as low as possible. In addition, I never needed to appear in court as she represented me. I am forever grateful for the work that she does because without her, my career and my life would have taken a sharp turn for the worst. You would be making a mistake not hiring Ghazal. I've made plenty of mistakes in the past and this was not one of them. If I need an attorney again I know that I don't have to look any further--but hopefully never again.

Posted by Ryan | May 01, 2023 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Best decision I made!

I admittedly made some bad choices leading up to my DUI... the best decision I made was to hire Ghazal Sharif as my representation. From the very beginning, Ghazal expressed the type of care and interest in my case that instantly made me feel comfortable. Throughout the process, her attention to ...detail and responsiveness to my questions and concerns were nothing short of exceptional. She went beyond the scope of her duties in my opinion, by keeping tabs on my progress and following up on my responsibilities to make sure we were working as a team. I was not mentally prepared for this event yet, she made me feel like I was prepared during all stages of my trial. I can't express enough how happy I was to choose G Law. Thanks again!

Posted by anonymous | April 02, 2023 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Best DUI Lawyer!

I came in with loads of anxiety and stress after having my first DUI. Luckily I found the G Law Firm and decided to give Ghazal a call for a consultation. She was straightforward, understanding, and helpful. Throughout the whole legal process she was highly responsive and communicative, and always ke...pt me informed of any updates or developments in my case. She is a go getter, and will do her absolute best to get the best possible outcome for your case. Thanks to her hard work and dedication she was able to reduce my charges and I didn't even have to show up to court. She got your back!

Posted by Michael | March 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Ghazal Sharif: Outstanding Legal Services

I cannot express enough gratitude to Ghazal for her exceptional guidance and support throughout my case. Her remarkable communication skills, unwavering professionalism, extensive legal expertise, and composed demeanor alleviated much of the stress associated with getting a DUI. I had complete faith ...in her ability to handle everything with utmost care and precision. Also, she helped me to get my record expunged without any additional cost!! I highly recommend her services to anyone seeking legal assistance, as she is truly one of the most outstanding professionals in her field. Ghazal, thank you for your incredible work and support.

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Ghazal Sharif's Lawyer Endorsements

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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

Criminal defense lawyer

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Maria Umana-Tovar

Criminal defense lawyer

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Samuel Berns

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Samuel Geller

Criminal defense lawyer

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Maya Grey

Family lawyer

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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

Activity

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