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Alonzo Jarvis Gradford

4.4
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 19 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Modesto, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Unknown

1202 H Street, Suite, Modesto, CA

About Alonzo

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 85%

Focusing on jury trials, drug cases, medical marijuana, and aggressive defense for his clients.

85%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 19 years

State: California

Acquired: 2006

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Location

Law Office of Alonzo Gradford

1202 H Street, Suite, Modesto, CA, 95354

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Alonzo Jarvis Gradford's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

Posted by Tanya | July 8, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Poor professionalism

Little communication, follow-through, or follow up on the part of Mr. Gradford and his staff. Chose to take my sensitive case elsewhere after feeling completely abandoned.

Posted by Shannon | June 1, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

FIRED HIM EX CLIENT

I paid him 15,000 dollars up front. Full paid attorney who blew me off on many occasions for appointment for case discussion. Kept putting my case out. Kept icnoring phone calls and texts. Actually never has a way to leave him voice messages. He neglects to check or erase previous ones. Never receive...d my discovery from case or any paperwork. Which is my right to have. Put my case out so far. I don't believe I am capable of getting to the video and proof I needed on my behalf because he's neglected my FULLY PAID CASE. HES STILL HAS NOT RETURNED MY FEE OF 15,000 OVER A MONTH NOW SINCE I FIRED HIM. TOTALLY UNPROFESSIONAL IN MY POINT OF VIEW. HE HAD A PAST CLIENT HE DODNT EVEN SHOW UP TO HIS TRAIL FOR REPRESENTATION. HES A WELL PUT TOGETHER MAN. BUT HIS PRIORITY DEFINITELY IS NOT HIS CLIENTS. ITS THE MONEY HE TAKES FROM YOU AND LEAVES YOU TO BE HUNG PUT TO DRY. WITH PUT MY 15,000 FEE HES REFUSING TO GIVE BACK I AM YET LEFT HUNG OUT TO DRY BY HIM AGAIN. I CANT AFFORD ANOTHER 15,000. SO I HOPE I DONT GO PRISON NOW!!! THANKS TO MR. GRADFORDS UNBECOMING BEHAVIOR TOWARDS THE CLIENTS HES SUPPOSEDLY THERE TO HELP. HES A JOKE. HES NOT THE BEST. PLEASE DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY OR YOUR TIME

Posted by anonymous | September 5, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

IF YOU ARE SEEKING FREEDOM GO TO ALONZO J. GRADFORD

IF YOU ARE SEEKING TO GET OUT OF A BAD SITUATION HIRE HIM YOU ARE NOT GONNA REGRET IT. I WAS VERY SATISFIED WITH HIS PROFESSIONALISM AS A LAWYER. HE IS A GREAT ATTORNEY HE IS WILLING TO WORK WITH YOU, HE IS HONEST AND STRAIGHT FOWARD.. VERY WELL EXPERIENCE IN ALL TYPES OF CASES AND KNOWS WHAT HE IS D...OING. ALL MY FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE HIRED HIM AND HAVE ALWAYS GOTTEN GOOD RESULTS. I WAS FACING LIFE AND HE GOT ME OUT WITHIN 4 MONTHS .ALL HANDS DOWN HE IS THE BEST LAWYER IN THE 209 AREA AND BEYOND.

Posted by Stephen | November 3, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

If you want beat your case, call Alanzo!

He is very intelligent, and comfortable to talk too and be around. He has been the best all around attorney my family has ever hired. Everything he said he might be able to do for me and my case, he made happen. And some. He did even better than he told me he could do when ii first talked to him. ... Alanzo actually cares about his clients and is worth every dollar. He is the best of the best and he is so nice, and genuine. The case i hired him for wasnt my first time getting in trouble. But it was the first time I was going to go to prison for years. The public defender that was assigned to my case told me that the best deal he could make with the DA, was six years with half time and a strike and I had to serve my time in state prison. And my fingerprint was found inside the house so if I took it to trial i would most likley loose... That wasn't acceptable for me because i just had a baby and was living out of state with a full time job and living a sober honest life. So i decided to hire an attorney that way it would delay my pre-trial. Since they had my fingerprint, i thought there was no hope for me an beating my case. But after talking Alanzo, i felt like there was hope. Everything he said sounded so good. So at first I just thought he was just good at telling me what i wanted to hear, that way i would hire him... Well long story short; everything single thing he told me, HAPPENED!!! And some. After he delayed my case for a year, and he only promised about 6-8 months. And he made it to where i didnt even have to go to court the whole time because i live out of state. He just showed up for me. Witch was really convenient fo me because i work and would get fired if the knew i was calling off because im fighting a home invasion case in CA. And to top it all off, today i was able to take a plea deal and finally resovle my case. I have to 1 year in county with half time and 2 years supervised probation and NO STIKES or robbery/burglary charge!!! AMAZING.

Posted by Teri | September 1, 2014

Awesome Attorney

I had the pleasure of having Mr. Gradford as my attorney for my case that I was dealing with. He is compassionate, caring and very knowledgeable when it come to the law. He has helped me tremendously to get my life back!!! I am eternally grateful to him! I would highly recommend Mr. Gradford to anyo...ne who finds themselves in a precarious situation.

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Alonzo Jarvis Gradford's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Kalanta

Criminal defense lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"The reason I endorse this attorney is because a young friend of mine was going through some issues, and Alonzo took charge and helped my friend tremendously."

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Del Bahner

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Gradford is a superb advocate for his clients. He will fight for you at every step of your case. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Alonzo. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Joseph Mastro

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Alonzo is one of the most skilled, diligent attorneys I've met. I've worked with him, seen him in action, and gone to him for advice and counsel many times. Alonzo would be one of my first calls if I needed a criminal defense attorney for any matter."

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Amy Guerra

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Peter Marek

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Very hard working and provides a strong aggresive defense."

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Jared Thompson

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Other

"I met Alonzo at a training seminar for defense attorneys. During my time spent with him, it was clear that he is a dedicated defender to his clients and a dedicated practitioner to his craft. The seminar we completed is not one that most defense attorneys will ever do and his being there is proof that he is a dedicated advocate."

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James Dunn

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Mr. Gradford through his work with the Trial Lawyers College, founded by Gerry Spence. Mr. Gradford is a dynamic, passionate advocate for his clients, and I strongly endorse him."

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Markus Dombois

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Alonzo is a great lawyer. He is aggressive, and has a way of communicating with people whether it be a District Attorney / Prosecutor, or the Jury in a Trial. If you hire Alonzo, you will be sure to have an attorney who will vigorously defend your rights. Alonzo will fight hard for you."

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

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Criminal Justice Student of the Year, Stanislaus State University

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Trial Lawyer Graduate, Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College

Education

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Golden Gate Univ SOL

JD - Juris Doctor

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Sacramento State University

MA - Masters

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California St Univ Stanislaus

Undergraduate

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