Boris Bindman

Boris Bindman

4.8
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 9 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Walnut Creek, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI

1801 Oakland Blvd., Suite 370, Walnut Creek, CA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025
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About Boris

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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Licenses

Licensed in California for 9 years

State: California

Acquired: 2016

Not Eligible to Practice Law (Not Entitled)

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025

Location

The Law Offices of Boris Bindman

1801 Oakland Blvd., Suite 370, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596

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Boris Bindman's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jaeer | October 05, 2020

Juvenile assistance

Boris was available to help us with a perfect combination of compassion and professionalism. while we felt others we approached tried to sell their services, his attitude stood out in its integrity. Thank You, Boris!

Posted by anonymous | July 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Professional, Knowledgeable, Personable, Honest, & Caring

Trying to find a lawyer, specially a Criminal Defense lawyer, can be daunting and overwhelming. I found Boris in the recommended lawyers section of the Nolo Press website when I needed help with a domestic violence case. From the first phone consultation I felt that he was not only very professional ...and knowledgeable, but also honest, caring, and non-judgmental. He walked me through the entire process and gave me an honest opinion about what I could expect. I had many questions throughout the process, and he was very patient and made me feel at ease. My case was dismissed. About a year and a half later I contacted Boris again to try and get my arrest record sealed, as well as a previous DUI arrest record from 15 years ago. Again, Boris walked me through the entire process and gave me an honest opinion about the outcome. It all worked out great for me and it took a lot less time than I expected. I fully trust Boris and recommend him 100%.

Posted by John | January 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Boris is the Best!!!

Boris continually "moved mountains" on my behalf. Not just with recent charges 2018 charges that he got reduced and expunged; but more so with the initial case from 2001 which resulted in the 2018 charges. To this day he is still eager and willing to help with any questions or concerns related to the...se matters. I could not be more satisfied with Boris and the service he provides.

Posted by Joseph | December 18, 2019

Boris is the real deal!

This was my 1st time seeking legal advice and he did an amazing job explaining everything I need to know in handling my situation. He even met with me after hours on two separate occasions which no other lawyer offered to do. He was nice, personable, and had a great personality. Boris really seemed t...o care about helping me in a tough situation which I really appreciated. I'm very satisfied with his services and I highly recommend.

Posted by anonymous | March 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Amazing attorney

I have nothing but positive things to say about Boris. Starting from the initial phone call and all the way through the proceedings, he was a pleasure to work with. My co-worker and I were calling around a few criminal defense lawyers after getting pulled over in alameda county. Ultimately my coworke...r was arrested and taken to jail. From the start the situation didn’t seem right. After she was released we started calling different attorneys and ultimately Boris was recommended to us. He seemed personable, down to earth, and like he cared about what happened. First impressions make a huge difference and Boris definitely left a great one. The whole process lasted about 6 months and the case was dismissed! If you’re looking for a great criminal defense lawyer, give Boris a shot. You will not be disappointed.

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Boris Bindman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jeremy Castro

Family lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Geller

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Adam Gasner

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Boris is a skilled lawyer who keeps up to date on current changes in California and federal laws. He serves his clients well and is respected by local prosecutors and judges."

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Samuel Geller

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Danielle Jones

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Trust him with your life, he won't disappoint. He cares about his clients and he will work harder than most attorneys you'll ever meet."

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Thomas Maas

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Boris is an immensely talented and creative litigator. I could not endorse him more highly!"

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Jeffrey Mendelman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Bindman is aggressive, hard-working, intelligent and truly cares about his clients. I would not hesitate to hire him."

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Samuel Geller

Criminal defense lawyer

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Danielle Jones

Criminal defense lawyer

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Thomas Maas

Criminal defense lawyer

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Douglas Skelton

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Jeffrey Mendelman

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.

Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2025

updated on 02/12/2026

This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Honors

2016

Public Interest Fellowship, Washington and Lee University School of Law

2016

Washington and Lee Law Review, Lead Online Editor

2016

Burks Scholar Legal Writing Teaching Fellow, Washington and Lee University School of Law

2015

Appellate Advocacy Competition Finalist, Washington and Lee University School of Law

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Owner, The Law Offices of Boris Bindman

2017 - 2017

Public Defender, Lassen County Public Defender

2017 - 2018

Associate Attorney, Maas Law Offices

2016 - 2017

Volunteer Attorney, Solano County Public Defender

2015 - 2016

Student Attorney, Washington and Lee Criminal Justice Clinic

Associations

2018 - Present

Alameda County Bar Association

Member

2018 - Present

United States District Court, Northern District of California

Member

2017 - Present

California Public Defender Association

Member

2016 - Present

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Member

2016 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2016 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2016 - Present

California Young Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Charles M.

Motion to Suppress Granted & Case Dismissed

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Education

2016

Washington & Lee Univ SOL

JD - Juris Doctor

2011

Univ of California at Los Angeles

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Access to Justice Presentation for the Legal Clinic at the University of Tirana School of Law in Tirana, Albania The American Jury System

Publications

Languages

Russian

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