Orchideh Vaghti

Orchideh Vaghti

also known as Orchid Vaghti

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 14 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Santa Rosa, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Appeals

703 2nd Street, Santa Rosa, CA

About Orchideh

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 35%

15 years

35%
Appeals 10%

15 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 14 years

State: California

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Orchid Vaghti

703 2nd Street, Santa Rosa, CA, 95404

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Orchideh Vaghti's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Deborah | April 15, 2015

Orchid Vaghti Goes Above and Beyond

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...eral sources within the legal community. We were told that DUI’s were her specialty and she is really good at what she does. We were able to borrow the money to pay her extremely reasonable flat fee. My son’s case was complicated because he had an “unresolved” issue in another city from over 5 years ago. From our first meeting with Orchid I was extremely impressed with her knowledge, tenacity, and professionalism. Orchid was able to sort out the legal mess my son was in and build a defense to result in the best possible outcome for my son. Her actions were successful! She was able to get my son sentenced on the same day in two different courts ensuring that he receive the same conviction on each count enabling him to plead to the same level of DUI in each court. What impresses me most about Orchid is she treats her client like a valued person. She explains everything thoroughly and in detail from the very first meeting. She completely takes charge of every aspect of the case including all dealings with the DMV and complying with all sentencing requirements. She was also willing to hand hold a very nervous Mom through the whole process. Orchid Vaghti goes absolutely above and beyond for her client. It is very difficult to put into words how highly I respect her! Sometimes good people get in trouble. If that happens to you I strongly urge you to call Orchid Vaghti immediately. You will never regret it!

Posted by Alexa | December 19, 2014

Wonderful

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...s doing, no question about it. I would recommend her time and time again, you can't go wring with Orchid!

Posted by Joanne | December 17, 2014

Excellent Attorney

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...xcellent job of defending me. She is totally knowledgeable in that area and explained each step as we went along. She always returned my telephone calls even when I was asking the most mundane, and probably silly questions. The process was not easy, but having someone like Orchid in my corner made it as palatable as it could possibly be. I highly recommend Orchid. Her knowledge, attention to detail, responsiveness, and compassion was far beyond what I expected.

Posted by Louis | December 14, 2014

Great help and support

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...ituation. I am not American and I was in California for a few years only so I wasn't aware of the details of some procedures. Orchid found out what was wrong, went to the court and everything has been close properly. Not even a fine ! She even explained to me what to do so I can be clean and safe with the DMV, with the court and with the police. I warmly recommend Orchid. She is also a nice and smiling person. It helps too :)

Posted by Miranda | December 11, 2014

Amazing attorney!

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...he whole process. She was available to talk to me everytime that I called her. I was very satisified with the outcome of my case. She has been there for me ever since, anytime I have had a question. I would definately recommend Orchid to anyone in need of a defense attorney. She is very talented at what she does but more importantly she is a great person who truly cares about her client's best interest.

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Peter Marek

Appeals lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Scott Emerick

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Work Experience

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

Associations

2015 - Present

Sonoma County Bar Association

Criminal Law Section Co-Chair

2014 - Present

Sonoma County Women in Law

Member

2011 - Present

Sonoma County Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

CPDA

Member

2014 - 2016

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Board of Governors

Education

2010

Empire College School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Publications

2014

FORUM DUIs: How Best to handle license suspensions and obtain a restricted license

Languages

English

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