Arezou Bakhtjou

Arezou Bakhtjou

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

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

1999 Harrison Street, Suite 1800, PMB# 1001, Oakland, CA

About Arezou

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 70%

Years of experience as a deputy public defender. Hundreds of cases zealously handled.

17 years

70%
DUI and DWI 30%

17 years

30%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 17 years

State: California

Acquired: 2008

Active

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Location

Law Office of Arezou Bakhtjou

1999 Harrison Street, Suite 1800, PMB# 1001, Oakland, CA, 94612

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Arezou Bakhtjou's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by sbeavis | February 6, 2015

Excellent, Aggressive, Dedicated

Arezou is exactly the type of lawyer you want when facing criminal charges. She is smart, dedicated, and aggressive in fighting for her clients. She is unafraid of hostile and corrupt DAs and Judges. She fights hard for her clients very time.

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Arezou Bakhtjou's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sana Abbasi

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Arezou is completely dedicated to serving the interests of her clients."

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Ruzanna Poghosyan

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Arezou is a very experienced, very effective, smart, fierce and caring criminal defense attorney. I’ve known Arezou for years and I can state without reservation that Arezou’s dedication, knowledge of the law, sensitivity to her clients’ experiences and zealousness allow him to consistently obtain the most desirable results for her clients. I’d highly recommend Arezou to anyone who needs a criminal defense attorney."

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Wais Azami

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She has a wonderful heart and is in the cause for the right reasons. She's a very capable attorney."

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Samuel Berns

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A tireless advocate."

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Naser Nekumanesh

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Arezou is a compassionate, intelligent and respected lawyer. I would highly recommend consulting with Arezou for your legal matter."

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Sommer Salam

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Arezou is one of the best criminal defense lawyers out there. She is compassionate, smart, hard working, and so talented. I endorse her fully."

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Robbi Cook

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ms. Bakhtjou is an outstanding lawyer. I have worked with her on criminal cases in adult and juvenile courts in Alameda County and have consistently been impressed with her advocacy and courtroom skills. She is smart, knows the law and most importantly fights tooth and nail for her clients. She is respected by lawyers and Judges alike. If I had a family member who had a criminal case, I would refer them to Ms. Bakhtjou without hesitation."

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Jacklin Rad-Rastegar

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Silva Megerditchian

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She is a force and a strong adviocate for her clients! Intelligent, skilled and a fighter--a perfect combination! Her clients are blessed to have her on their side!"

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Jared Jefferson

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked with Arezou handling criminal defense cases and know that she is a dedicated and extremely hard-working attorney. I highly endorse her work."

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Sergio Benavides

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Arezou is hard working, smart, and aggressive in fighting for her clients. Highly recommended."

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Lisa Liu

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Arezou is a wonderful caring attorney and puts in extra work for her clients. She has her heart and soul in the right place and anyone who has her as their attorney is extremely lucky."

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Adam Rodriguez

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Arezou is diligent in her representation of her clients. I have personally witness Arezou zealously advocating for those she represents."

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Philip Hache

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Arezou is a very bright, motivated and effective criminal defense attorney. She cares about the outcome of her clients' cases and puts in the extra effort to get favorable results. I endorse this lawyer and would not hesitant in referring someone to her if they found themselves in need of a criminal defense attorney in Central California."

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Arasto Farsad

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Arezou is a very good criminal defense attorney. If you're facing criminal charges in the Central Valley, hire her."

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Seth Weinstein

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Bakhtjou is a rising star in central California. Ms. Bakhtjou's clients are definitely well taken care of by her firm. Her experience as a Fresno Public Defender serves her clients well. I definitely recommend Ms. Bakhtjou."

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Arezou Diarian

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Bakhtjou is a very knowledgeable defense attorney. She possesses the essential skills that define a truly great attorney and is an asset to the legal community."

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Jerod Gunsberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Arezuou Bakhtjou is a force in the courtroom. Fearless, a first-rate strategic mind, and committed to her clients. She's practiced extensively in counties all throughout California, this is unusual for California attorneys. Those who have Ms. Bakhtjou by their side are in excellent hands. Highly recommended."

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Jonathan Rooker

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She was my DUI Buddy when I worked at Fresno County Public Defender. We shared an interest of learning everything we could to increase our knolwedge, skills, and abilities. She was the heart and soul of the office, and loved by all around her. He tenacity in the courtroom, devotion to her clients, and willingness to go the extra mile everytime to protect her clients is admired by all around her. If she takes your case, you are in great hands. Fresno misses Arezou, and the criminal defense clients of Fresno county have lost a treamendous advocate."

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Christopher Caine

Unknown lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Highly knowledgeable and passionate about defending the rights of her clients. An impressive attorney."

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Sana Abbasi

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

2020 CEB Star Award Content Development Covid19 Response Team, Continuing Education of the Bar - California (CEB)

2020

2020 CEB Star Award Content Development Programs Team, Continuing Education of the Bar - California (CEB)

2020

2020 CEB Star Award Business of Law Team, Continuing Education of the Bar - California (CEB)

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Defense Attorney, Law Office of Arezou Bakhtjou

2010 - 2014

Deputy Public Defender, Law Offices of the Public Defender

Associations

2020 - Present

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Board of Governors

2020 - Present

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Legislative Executive Committee Board Member

2020 - Present

University of California Los Angeles

Diversity and Inclusion Task Force Board Member

2020 - Present

University of California Los Angeles

Organizational Change Task Force Board Member

2020 - Present

University of California Los Angeles

Career Development Task Force (Staff Assembly) Board Member

2019 - Present

California Lawyer Association

CEB Liaison

2016 - Present

Alameda County Judicial Appointments Evaluation Committee

Executive Board Member

2015 - Present

Alameda County Bar Association

Member

2016 - 2017

Alameda County Lawyer Referral Service

Executive Board Member

2016 - 2016

Alameda County Attorney Re-Boot Program 2016

Chair

2016 - 2018

Contra Costa County Bar Association

Member

2016 - 2019

Alameda County Court Appointed Attorneys Program

Attorney Member

2015 - 2019

Alameda County Bar Association, Criminal Division

Executive Board Member

Education

2007

Whittier College School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Azad University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2020

Iranian Lawyers in North America

Gender Bias

2019

American Bar Association, Task Force

Gender Bias

Languages

English

Farsi

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