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also known as Orchid Vaghti
I began working at small, longstanding Sonoma County criminal defense office in 2002 when I was only sixteen. Since I can remember, I had dreamed of becoming a criminal defense attorney and wanted to protect individual’s rights while making a stand for justice. I eventually finished my undergraduate schooling and while continuing to work closely with several established attorneys, I started law school. Growing up in a criminal defense law office allowed me to learn the ins and outs of criminal law, both in theory and in practical application.
I was certified as a law clerk with the California State Bar in 2008, which enabled me to start practicing law under supervision. I graduated law school in 2010 and was awarded the Witkin Award for Academic Excellence. I passed my bar on my first attempt and was then I was admitted to the State Bar of California in early 2011.
I advanced to a successful practicing attorney while working for that same law office, and then following several years of experience, education, and training in that setting, I opened my own law office in Santa Rosa dedicated to intelligent and zealous criminal defense advocacy, and focused on providing excellent legal services to clients.
Since being admitted to the bar, I have successfully handled hundreds of felony and misdemeanor cases of all sorts, and for all sorts of clients. I am particularly versed in the realm of DUIs and medical marijuana laws. I have worked on cases ranging from simple offenses to attempted homicides, sex offenses, complex drug cases, and environmental law cases.
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703 2nd Street, Santa Rosa, CA, 95404
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Posted by Deborah | April 15, 2015
In my opinion a defense attorney’s primary mission is to get the most favorable outcome possible for their client. Orchid Vaghti lives and breathes that mission! My son got a DUI and was not allowed a public defender because he makes more than $2000 a month. Orchid came highly recommended from sev...
Posted by Alexa | December 19, 2014
Orchid is knowledgeable and kind. She always kept me informed on what was going on and I never to had to wait long to find out information. She never judged me, and always made me feel welcome. I never felt like she tried to pull the wool over my eyes, always straight forward. She is knows what she i...
Posted by Joanne | December 17, 2014
I was arrested for a first time DUI. I called the law office on Sunday and Orchid got back to me that day. We set up an appointment for the next week. She explained what was involved in terms that I could clearly understand. She did not make any promises as to the outcome but I knew she would do an e...
Posted by Louis | December 14, 2014
Orchid did a great job with my case. She was efficient, helpful, and patient ! Long story short : I had a DUI 5 years ago and my lawyer at that time did not do a good job and he didn't close the case properly... And last year, after a police control, the court asked me to come back and explain my s...
Posted by Miranda | December 11, 2014
Orchid Vaghti is an amazing attorney. I came to her three years ago after I had received a DUI. This was the first time that I had broken the law and I was scared and uneducated about the criminal justice system. Orchid was very compassionate and answered all my questions. She walked me through t...
"An assistant, a law clerk and finally an attorney with her career starting at just sixteen is an incredible journey through the truer law office since 2002. Only 4 years as an attorney and more positive client reviews than years having practiced. Those reviews are stellar and clearly show that her clients matter and admire her skills and results. READ THEM. Her current and future pro bono contributions here on avvo show a keen sense of giving back where so much has been given and achieved. If you are in Santa Rosa and want a skilled practitioner give her a call for a consultation."
Criminal defense lawyer
2015 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Orchid Vaghti
2011 - 2014
Attorney, Law Offices of L Stephen Turer
2006 - 2011
Law Clerk, Law Offices of L Stephen Turer
2002 - 2006
Assistant, Law Offices of L Stephen Turer
2015 - Present
Sonoma County Bar AssociationCriminal Law Section Co-Chair
2014 - Present
Sonoma County Women in LawMember
2011 - Present
Sonoma County Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
CPDAMember
2014 - 2016
California Attorneys for Criminal JusticeBoard of Governors
2010
JD - Juris Doctor
2014
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Can I travel out of the country with a warrant out for arrest
05 Jun 2015
Never received DUI citation in mail
28 May 2015
Will I need to take the 18 month dui program?
28 Mar 2015