Jeffrey A Tenenbaum

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Jeffrey A Tenenbaum

also known as Tenenbaum Law Firm

4.8
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 25 years

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

800 W 20th St, Merced, CA

About Jeffrey

Biography

A Tradition of Integrity and Excellence

At Tenenbaum Law Firm, we will protect all your rights.

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Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 75%

25 years

75%
DUI and DWI 25%

25 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Silver Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in California for 25 years

State: California

Acquired: 2000

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Idaho for 24 years

State: Idaho

Acquired: 2001

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Tenenbaum Law Firm

800 W 20th St, Merced, CA, 95340

tenenbaumlawfirm.com

Jeffrey A Tenenbaum's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | June 30, 2010 | Criminal Defense

Someone to put your faith in

I am pleased to be writing a review for such an outstanding attorney! My Husband was falsely accused of some terrible crimes which could have resulted in him spending the rest of his life in prison. Mr. Tenenbaum went above and beyond in his pursuit for the truth. Throughout this extremely stressful ...process Mr. Tenenbaum kept me informed and was honest about possible outcomes of the case. The amount of dedication he invested in proving my Husband's innocence was monumental. I feel as though Mr. Tenenbaum treated my family as more than just clients and exceeded my expectations of an attorney times ten. Though the process was stressful and emotionally draining the words "not guilty" when spoken at my Husband's trial were the most beautiful words I have ever heard. Watching Mr. Tenenbaum in action during the closing statements of my Husband's trial was exhilarating. He has this innate ability to connect with everyone involved, most importantly the jury. He is confident in his presentation, fluid in his speech, and is relatable and likeable. Mr. Tenenbaum literally gave us our lives back. I highly recommend his services to anyone. Mr.Tenenbaum is an attorney you can put your faith in. Thank you so much Mr.Tenenbaum words can not express how grateful we are!!

Posted by Robert | November 19, 2009

Outstanding Attorney

I found Jeffrey Tenenbaum to be dedicated and honest, A well seasoned attorney who knows his stuff. He always responds to inquires quickly. He is a trustworthy man who won't let you down. It was a wise decision to have him on the case. I highly recommend him to anyone

Posted by anonymous | September 03, 2009 | Criminal Defense

No one would take my case!!!

I was being charged with rape, kidnapping, breaking and entering. I went to jail. I thought my life was over. I kept telling the cops it wasn't me, no one would believe me. A friend recommended this attorney to me and he heard me out and said he would do everything he could to help me. He did, I was ...in jail for about 6 months, he did all kinds of checking around and his investigator did a lot of research on my behalf and found out that in fact I was innocent. In the end the actual criminal did in fact look like me. In the end all of the charges were dropped and I was let go. I would strongly recommend this attorney; he is incredible to work with. He really listened to everything I had to say and he gave me hope. I knew I was innocent, because in fact I wasn't even there at the time of the crime. I just live in the same building as the jerk who now serving 30 years. I give Jeffery Tenenbaum an overall excellent rating. He gives all Attorney’s a good name.

Posted by anonymous | June 26, 2009 | Child Custody

Rating my Lawyer

Mr. Tenenbaum is an excellent lawyer. This was the second time in my life that I was in the position of needing a lawyer. I was involved in a custody issue with family in Merced but live out of the area and did not know who to turn to for help. Mr. Tenenbaum was responsive, calming, decisive and fair.... He was honest in explaining the local process and did not try to paint a pretty picture but gave me an honest assessment of the possible outcomes of the case. I felt he was responsive to questions I had and willing to hang in there until the final resolution of the case. I highly recommend him as a lawyer and if I am in need of a lawyer in Merced again, he is the first one I will call

Posted by anonymous | June 15, 2009 | Criminal Defense

Mr. Tenenbaum vs possible life sentence

My son was charged with some very serious crimes. At the time we did not know who to turn to, whom we could trust, in general we were at a loss. For vaious reasons we were passed from one attorney to the next , and finally ended up with Mr. Tenenbaum. From day one he was on his game. He took the time... needed to quickly get up to speed on the facts of our case. He took charge and gave us a specific plan of action. Mr Tenenbaum truly took on the role of the attorney by handeling the day to day ongoings. This allowed us to return to as much of a normal lifestyle as possible. As months turned to years we gained hope. However he was always cautious so as not to move too fast to overlook any small detail. For obvious reasons I chose not to disclose the details of the final outcome, however I will say we could not be happier and relieved with the final results. I would highly recommend Mr Tenenbaum. He has the ability to take an objective view and the instincts to offer sound advice. This case began more than two years ago. We had no idea what the final outcome could be we only knew what we believed ithe conclusion sholuld be. Dreams do come true and second chances do happen! Thank you Mr Tenenbaum you safed my son's life!

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Jeffrey A Tenenbaum's Lawyer Endorsements

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Timothy Warriner

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I referred a case to Jeff after getting the client’s sentence reversed on appeal. Jeff did a terrific job and got the client a significant sentence reduction. Thank you, Jeff, for your hard work!"

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Michael Mitchell

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Jeff for almost a decade. I have had the opportunity of working on the same case as counsel for a co-defendant. I have witnessed his skills in court and I can state that he is an effective and seasoned court room litigator. He is, undoubtedly, one of the top criminal defense attorneys in Merced County."

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Eric Dumars

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jeffrey Tenenbaum is careful, prepared, hardworking, and a results oriented professional. He fights hard. He obtains excellent outcomes for clients in difficult situations. I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Lampe

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I worked together with Mr. Tenebaum in a trial and he did an excellent job representing his clients."

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Virginia Landry

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jeffrey Tenenbaum is a highly skilled DUI litigator who knows more about the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests that most police officers out on the street! He aggressively defends his clients in court, appropriately negotiates cases with the prosecution and keeps his clients informed. Highly recommended! Virginia Landry"

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James Wasson

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Very informed, young lawyer, agressive and does great work! I highly recommend Mr. Tenanbaum."

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Hayden Smith

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jeffrey is a seasoned criminal defense lawyer, skilled in negotiation on behalf of his clients, and ready to go to trial when necessary. He has jury appeal, too, which is a rare commodity and valuable when your freedom is on the line."

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Eric Chaudron

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jeff is a well prepared, detail oriented attorney. My experience is that he zealously represents his clients, and takes tough cases without hesitation. He is aggressive in court and has a friendly demeanor outside of court. I strongly recommend him"

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C. McKechnie

Criminal defense lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Jeff is a young lawyer who cares about his clients and his cases. He will work hard and attempt to do the right thing for his client. He is the type of lawyer all would want."

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James Wasson

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Hayden Smith

Criminal defense lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2001 - Present

, Tenenbaum Law Firm

Associations

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

California DUI Lawyers Association

Member

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People vs. Raymond Thompson

Not Guilty (all 7 counts)

People vs. Jesus Gonzales

Not Guilty (all 12 counts)

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Education

N/A

University of San Francisco School of Law

Law

N/A

University of California - Los Angeles

Undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

2009

Merced County Defense Attorneys

Sex Crimes at Jury Trials

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

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