Negad Amr Zaky

Negad Amr Zaky

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 11 years

Guardianship Lawyer Practice Areas: Guardianship, Estate Planning, Probate ... +3 more

About Negad

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes

Pro bono

5 %


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 11 years

State: California

Acquired: 2014

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Negad Amr Zaky's Reviews

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5 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | June 1, 2017 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Always my right hand man

Negad is a fantastic lawyer. He consulted me on my rights when pulled over by a police officer. He described exactly what to do or say to ensure my rights are respected. In the past I had a bad run-in with the police and it ultimately led to a super-speeder ticket and community service, so I'm glad I...'ll be better able to navigate similar situations in the future.

Posted by anonymous | May 23, 2017 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Negad

As a person, he cares deeply about his client. He will always do everything in his power to give you attention

Posted by anonymous | May 21, 2017 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Intelligent and Thorough

Mr. Zaky does an excellent job of breaking down the issues into their fundamental legal pieces. His ability to analyze the situation from multiple perspectives shows his attention to detail and experience. He is caring and sincere about his work. I'd highly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | June 8, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Extremely helpful and knowledgeable.

Buying a house for the first time is daunting. So when the bank I was financing through was acting extremely unprofessional and delaying the process, I called Negad to ask him what precautions I should take to protect my finances. He gave me a to-do list that was easy to follow and I felt extremely c...omfortable that my property and eventual home would be safe. Negad was very knowledgeable in all aspects of my predicament and his calm yet confident demeanor made me feel safer through the whole process. I highly recommend Negad for any legal issues anyone may have.

Posted by anonymous | June 8, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Quick Deep Thinker, Solid Attorney

When I was in a tight spot, Negad was able to provide me with sound legal advice. He is is a very quick thinker and can provide solid advice on how to navigate the law's tricky waters. He understands the law very well and is passionate about providing the best defense for his clients. Although he's y...oung, I can confidently say he has the mental fortitude to handle almost any complex legal issue thrown at him. Highly recommended.

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Negad Amr Zaky's Lawyer Endorsements

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Elliot Silver

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Negad Zaky has quickly earned a reputation as one of the best lawyers in the courtroom all over the Bay Area. Prosecutors should fear his formidable presence. Intelligent, fierce, and compassionate, Zaky is the real deal!!"

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Ghazal Sharif

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Negad is an experienced trial attorney, master negotiator, good communicator, outstanding writer and has impeccable analytical skills. He is a trusted criminal defense lawyer, who is known for his advocacy, assertiveness and hard work. He fights and never gives up! Anyone who has Negad in their corner should rest assured they are in good hands!"

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Katrina Decker

Litigation lawyer | Nov 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"Negad is one of the most well-spoken, eloquent and persuasive litigators I have met. I feel lucky to be able to work with him, and our clients feel the same way."

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Eric Toscano

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"I've had the pleasure of working with Negad since September 3, 2019. Negad is probably the best trial attorney I’ve ever worked with. He put his vast trial experience to use within his first few weeks at our firm by first-chairing a trial in San Francisco Superior Court. Our clients—three San Francisco tenants forced to endure uninhabitable conditions for years—prevailed and may now seek an award of attorney’s fees and costs. Negad’s experience from the Santa Clara County Public Defender’s Office has given him exceptional client management and time management skills. After less than three months working in a practice area in which he had no prior experience, he is already adeptly handling a heavy caseload, delivering outstanding results for our clients, and building a formidable reputation in the landlord-tenant community. Highly recommended!"

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Ryan Herrera

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"Negad is an exceptional Attorney with significant trial experience. Negad is a zealous advocate for tenants in the state of California."

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Cody Salfen

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Negad is an conscientious, personable, and effective advocate for the accused. He regularly achieves positive outcomes for clients who are lucky enough to be represented by him."

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Dmitry Stadlin

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Zaky fights for his clients, takes the time to listen to their issues and gets great results!"

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Sana Abbasi

Criminal defense lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Negad is a very knowledgeable attorney in the criminal defense arena."

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Moona Siddiqui

Criminal defense lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Negad has a passion for criminal defense that really shines in his dedication and commitment to his clients. I'm confident that any client of his will receive the best defense he has to offer, an attorney that will fight for them, and most importantly, an attorney who truly believes in the constitutional principles that he is upholding."

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Saad Sweilem

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Negad is a terrific attorney. He is very professional, thoughtful and always determined to fight for the best possible outcomes for his clients."

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Michael Chastaine

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Mr. Zaky is a very hard working attorney who cares about his clients. HIs legal skills are outstanding and he really goes to bat for his clients"

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Jeremiah Walters

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Friend

"I worked closely with Negad in the Criminal Defense Clinic at The University of Texas School of Law and have known him personally for almost 3 years. What struck me most about Negad was his unparalleled work ethic and commitment to his clients. Negad is a zealous advocate and an intelligent negotiator. I had the pleasure of getting to know Negad personally and found him to be a genuine, righteous person and a believer in the rule of law. Negad has a true passion for his work, a rare attribute among attorneys, and is dedicated to the progression of his profession. I absolutely endorse this lawyer."

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Ghazal Sharif

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Brendan Barrett

Criminal defense lawyer

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Caleb Lin

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ryan Herrera

Landlord or tenant lawyer

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Katrina Decker

Landlord or tenant lawyer

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Vijay Dinakar

Criminal defense lawyer

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Javier Rios

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Ralph Robles

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Cody Salfen

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Patrick Coughlin

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Samuel Gordon

Criminal defense lawyer

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Dmitry Stadlin

Criminal defense lawyer

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Sana Abbasi

Criminal defense lawyer

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David Cramer

Criminal defense lawyer

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Robert Marshall

Criminal defense lawyer

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Moona Siddiqui

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2014

School of Law Scholarship, University of Texas School of Law

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Attorney, The Chastaine Law Office

2016 - 2016

Deputy Public Defender, Tulare County Public Defender's Office

2016 - 2017

Criminal Defense Attorney, Koukol & Associates

2015 - 2015

Attorney, Joseph, Aleem & Slowik

2015 - 2015

Attorney, Marin County Public Defender's Office

Associations

2016 - Present

California Public Defenders Association

Member

2014 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Jason Slater

Felony dismissed by court for lack of sufficient evidence

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Education

2014

Univ of Texas SOL

JD - Juris Doctor

2011

Univ of California Berkeley

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

The Legal Hour with Mike Chastaine California Proposition 63 Explained

2016

The Legal Hour with Mike Chastaine California 2016 Propositions 51, 54,55,56 Explained

2016

2016

2016

The Legal Hour with Mike Chastaine California Proposition 57 Explained

2016

The Legal Hour with Mike Chastaine Understanding Your Right to Remain Silent

2016

The Legal Hour with Mike Chastaine APS Hearings Explained

2016

The Legal Hour with Mike Chastaine Interpreting Legal Decisions with Social Media

Publications

2014

CrimeBlog Textualism & Conflicting Social Classes: The Problem of Identifying the “Public” in “Public Meaning”

Languages

English

Arabic

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