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Biography
During his 25 + years of experience, Attorney Chazin has successfully defended thousands of clients accused of crimes in the Bay Area and throughout California and has successfully resolved numerous of cases before charges were ever even filed. Mr. Chazin has obtained either acquittals, mistrials or reduction of charges in numerous cases throughout his 25+ year career. His firm has proven results. View Case Results to learn more.
The Law Offices of Seth P. Chazin, have three locations to serve you in California. Chazin provides aggressive criminal defense representation to clients in the Bay Area, East Bay, and statewide. The firm assists communities such as San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Albany, Lafayette, Alameda, San Leandro, Hayward, Fremont, Newark, Union City, Walnut Creek, Concord, San Jose, Richmond, Danville, Daly City, San Mateo, Millbrae, Menlo Park, Sunnyvale, Palo Alto, San Rafael, Vallejo, Pleasanton, and throughout Northern California.
When facing serious criminal charges and a potentially life-altering conviction, it is essential to consult with an attorney who will aggressively represent you and defend your rights. Criminal defense lawyer Seth P. Chazin is certified as a Criminal Law Specialist by the California State Board of Legal Specialization and has been recognized as a top expert in the area of criminal defense. He provides an aggressive defense for clients in facing misdemeanor or felony charges in San Francisco, Oakland, and throughout California.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
39 years | 3,000 cases
Federal Crime
25%
39 years | 150 cases
White Collar Crime
25%
39 years | 200 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 400-500 per hour
Pro bono
3 %
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in California for 37 years
State: California
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 38 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Seth P Chazin
(833) 986-2389
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360 Ritch Street, San Francisco, CA, 94107-1746
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Showing 1 - 5 of 16 reviews | Criminal Defense
Posted by Stephen | November 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
An Excellent Choice
Seth and his staff went above and beyond from the first moment I reached out to him. I hired Seth prior to any charges being filed against me. He worked diligently to ensure that no charges ever were filed. Seth is intelligent and appears to know all the ins-and-outs of the legal system in San Franci...
Posted by Kevin | June 05, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
A true professional attorney
I was facing a serious felony charge which could have put me in prison for two years. Mr. Chazin worked on my case for more than a year and managed to reduce the charge to probation and house arrest which was far beyond my expectations. He is a knowledgeable, dedicated, detail oriented attorney and i...
Posted by John | March 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Help with case
I was falsely accused, and Seth got my charges dropped. I loved working with him and his team.
Posted by anonymous | September 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Favorable deal
I was arrested and faced 4 years for firearm/threats charges. I hired Seth, and he got me a very favorable deal that involves no time in a physical jail. He will use every legal defense available, and he will fight hard against the DA. I find Seth to be highly intelligent, organized, and professi...
Posted by Nick | May 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Honest, Hard-Working, knowledgeable, talented and Reassuring!
I hired Seth on for a pre-investigative phase. I could have been looking at easily 25+ years if charges were filed. End result was case thrown out. As anyone can imagine, finding a lawyer who not only cares about what you are going through but also fights aggressively is incredibly important. Seth di...
Seth P Chazin's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Seth Chazin because of his superb legal knowledge and commitment to the betterment of our profession. It takes a lot of dedication to win difficult cases and Mr. Chazin's record proves he has all that and more. If I was in trouble in the Bay Area, state or federal, I'd want Seth Chazin to be my lawyer. His certification as a criminal law specialist is well earned. Very few criminal lawyers carry this distinction."
"I endorse this lawyer. In his practice, Seth diligently works for his clients to get the best possible result. He is extremely knowledgeable and detail oriented, and he fights to ensure his clients get the best defense."
"I have worked together on several cases with Seth over a period of 8 years. He is an excellent attorney with a remarkable skill set. I would recommend Seth to anyone facing criminal allegations."
"I endorse Seth. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Seth is a longtime successful criminal defense attorney, who represents his clients with skill and professionalism. If and when I've ever had a question, he has been nothing but friendly and open in providing advice."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I cannot recommend Mr. Chazin highly enough. He has been practicing criminal defense law for 25 years and is certified as a Criminal Law Specialist. I have never seen an attorney fight harder for his clients than Seth does. I recently had the privilege of watching his closing argument in a complicated federal criminal matter and was impressed with the way he clearly and convincingly explained the case and evidence to the jury. He not only summed up the case eloquently, but he seamlessly melded a multimedia presentation to drive home his points. He is a tireless worker on behalf of his clients and I have often received emails and telephone calls from him late into the night or on the weekend and discussed some point of law important to his clients' cases. He is one of the few lawyers I know who will make himself available to his clients at nearly all times of the day or night. Seth is a hard working, knowledgeable, and accessible lawyer whom I gladly endorse."
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Experience
Honors
2002
Distignguished Service Award, Arab-American Anti-discrimination Comm
1991
Public Lawyer of the Year, State Bar of California
1984
M. Jay Dramer Foundation Solarship, M. Jay Kramer Foundation Scholarship
1983
Marian DavisScholarship, Marian Davis Scholarship
Work Experience
2003 - Present
Attorney at Law, Law Offices of Seth P. Chazin
1996 - 2003
Associate Attorney, Miller and Associates / Imhoff and Associates
1995 - 1996
Deputy State Public Defender, Office Of The State Public Defender
1988 - 1995
Deputy Public Defender, Solano County Public Defender
Associations
2012 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2005 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersAttorney Member
2003 - Present
Alameda County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2003 - Present
Bar Association of San FranciscoAttorney Member
1991 - Present
California Attorneys for Criminal JusticeAttorney Member
1988 - Present
California Public Defenders AssociationAttorney Member
2013 - 2014
California Attorneys for Criminal JusticeNominee - Board of Governors
Sample of Legal Cases
United States vs. Rodil Nochez
Client Acquitted of 7 Felony Counts
Education
1984
Golden Gate University
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
Temple University Rome, Italy
1979
University of Florida
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2014
Seminar on Document Examination for the Criminal Justice Section of BASF
Forensic document examination from Forgery to Homicide
Publications
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers