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

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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 25 years

State: Idaho

Acquired: 2001

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Tenenbaum Law Firm

800 W 20th St, Merced, CA, 95340

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Jeffrey A Tenenbaum's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

25 Client Reviews

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Posted by Serena | July 28, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Mr Tenenbaum ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

To Mr. Tenenbaum and Jessica, I just wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank both of you for everything you've done for me throughout this journey. I truly don't have enough words to express how grateful I am. When I first learned about my 2019 case, I honestly felt like I had no hope. I tho...ught my only option was to surrender and go to jail. I had almost given up. But after speaking with Mr. Tenenbaum during my consultation, everything changed. You didn't just offer legal advice—you gave me hope. I'll never forget when you told me that there was no reason I should have to go to jail after all the progress I had made in my recovery and sobriety. Hearing that gave me the motivation to keep fighting. Instead of accepting what I thought was my only option, you found a better solution that allowed me to continue my recovery while serving my sentence through house arrest. That has truly been life-changing for me. It means I can continue working, going to college, and staying on the path I've worked so hard to build. Even though I live in Los Angeles and your office is in Merced, the entire process was smooth from beginning to end. Jessica, thank you for always being so kind, consistent, and quick to respond whenever I had questions. I know Mr. Tenenbaum has a busy schedule, and having someone like you keeping everything organized and making sure I stayed informed made such a difference. I also really appreciated that you took the time to give me a consultation before I made my decision. It showed me that you genuinely cared about helping me understand my options instead of making me feel like just another case. Mr. Tenenbaum, thank you for believing in me and advocating for me when I felt like no one else would. My public defender wasn't willing to fight for the outcome that gave me the opportunity to keep rebuilding my life, but you were. That advocacy changed the direction of my future. Thank you both for your professionalism, your compassion, and the hope you gave me during one of the hardest times in my life. I will always be grateful for everything you did for me. You didn't just help resolve my case—you helped protect the life I have worked so hard to rebuild. With sincere gratitude, Serena

Posted by anonymous | March 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Hired back in 2017

From start to finish Mr. Tenebaum took great care of my case. The man handles business! Most the time I didnt even have to show up to the court date, which allowed me to keep working. Just an awsome experience with this guy!

Posted by anonymous | June 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney

A Parent's Best Choice

My wife and I got a call that our young son was in Merced County Jail. He was facing serious charges and we didn’t know where to go for help. I looked online and found Mr. Tenenbaum’s website, saw his positive reviews, and we gave him a call. In our first conversation, he was very calming, understand...ing, and he clearly explained the gravity of the situation. We hired Mr. Tenenbaum on our son's behalf via emailed documents and then he got to work, telling us to expect the process to take about a year. Mr. Tenenbaum was able to address everything without our son travelling from out-of-state for court appearances. We received updates along the way that kept us informed and could always reach him if we had questions. 14-months later, Mr. Tenenbaum was able to negotiate an extremely favorable plea agreement for our son. We highly recommend hiring Mr. Tenenbaum!

Posted by Timothy | May 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney

PROFESSIONAL

Mr. Tenenbaum is the lawyer to go to. I was facing charges for assaulting a police officer, obstructing justice and disorderly conduct. I could have faced some serious consequences, but Mr. Tenenbaum sat down with me we briefly talked about the event that occurred for me to be in this position. He re...assured me that he was in agreement to seeking a dismissal as that is what I wanted. Goal accomplished. He is a great guy and professional lawyer. Highly recommend him and definitely will be the person I return to or refer anyone I know to should the need arise in the future. Job well done!

Posted by Hugo | April 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Outstanding Criminal Defense Attorney

To whom it may concern, I would like to take the time to recognize Jeffrey A. Tenenbaum, an outstanding Criminal Defense Attorney. I have the Utmost grattitude for his help. Jeffrey and his team fought for me for over fifteen months. I am currently on my path to recovery, w...ith his work, my fines and DUI offense were reduced, all without jail time. He is a seasoned Attorney, he is a Family- man, all that means everything to me, I cannot thank him enough. Respectfully, Hugo H.E.

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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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