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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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by Jay from abq | April 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Have no doubts!

I was arrested in Merced in December 2014. I had never been arrested before, at 36 years old, I didn't know what to expect. I was charged with possession/sales of Marijuana. I hired Mr. Tenenbaum to represent me. Before I hired him, I was very anxious to say the least. He immediately told me not to w...orry. He told me he would get me on an ankle monitor program with house arrest, and that I would still be able to work and that I would serve no jail time. I live out of state (New Mexico) Everytime I met with Mr. Tenenbaum, he always asked how my family and I were doing. I know he was just doing his job, but I felt like he genuinely cared. When all was said and done Mr. Tenenbaum did exactly as he said he would. When I met with my probation officer he told me that in all his years working there, he had never even heard of anyone getting out of state ankle monitored house arrest. He actually said to me "you must have a great lawyer"! 3rd party confirmation! I served 2 months on the ankle monitor, and after that I have 3 years unsupervised probation that's it! I highly recommend Mr. Jeffrey Tenenbaum

Posted by Nichole | June 04, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Experienced, professional and trustworthy. If you need help, call him.

I could not have imagined a scarier situation then being accused of something that you did not do...and then it happened to my child, and I knew true panic. My son was accused of a sexual crime that he did not commit, and if convicted, could change his life forever. I was beyond frightened and des...perate and had NO IDEA what I could expect in that situation. From the moment I met with Jeff he was informative, helped set realistic expectations and was calming and confident. Over a 5 month period he helped us navigate the Merced Juvenile Court system very efficiently, always keeping us informed of updates. He has a great deal of experience, knowledge and long time working relationships that he used to get my son a fair and just outcome. Eventually the charges were dropped and my son is moving on with his life, but Jeff's representation and help were invaluable to our family and I cannot thank him enough. I would absolutely recommend him.

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!

Posted by anonymous | May 18, 2009 | Criminal Defense

unbelieveable results

I started with Mr tenenbaum as my public defender quite a few years back. At first i was just a dope addict with no where in life to go. After a few cases as a defendent of jeffery's he started to want me to succeed. He got me into the delancey st foundation. Two years later, a life changing had take...n place. I had turned my live around completely. I had not been able to stay clean long enough to see clearly until jeffrey handed me the opportunity. His skills in court allowed him to convince the judge to see the law system for what it should be, a second chance a a way to change. To many lawers just collect money a use the law and jails to their advantage. It is really pleasing to find someone who is noble now days. Even after my case's had closed, he still has been willing to reopen and mend any lose ends that my case's had in order for me to start fresh in life. My hat is off to this man as yours will be too if a chance is givin.

Posted by anonymous | May 18, 2009 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great Lawyer

I found Mr. Tenenbaum to be a very compassionate, trustworthy and dedicated attorney. He really knows the law and worked hard to help us navigate through the justice system. He and his staff were very responsive to our needs and treated us with the utmost respect at all times. I was pleased with t...he outcome of my daughter's case. He really helped my family through a tough time. I would highly recommend Mr. Tenenbaum to anyone in need of a good attorney

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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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Eric Chaudron

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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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