Mr. Figueroa's practice is focused on California cannabis law, specifically licensing, regulatory compliance, and intellectual property. He is a Director of the International Cannabis Bar Association and has been honored with the Distinguished Counsel's Award by NORML. Mr. Figueroa regularly teaches Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminars to lawyers on cannabis related subjects. He is also the author of several legal reference books designed to give the reader a deep understanding of the laws which govern cannabis and hemp in the Golden State, and is working on an updated edition to be released in early 2020. Mr. Figueroa graduated from Stanford Law School and Yale College.
Practice areas
Incorporation and corporate legal services for cannabis business entities
Legal consultation, advice, and representation regarding California's Medicinal and Adult Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA), state regulations, and municipal cannabis ordinances.
Denials, suspensions, and revocations of cannabis licenses issued by California's cannabis regulatory agencies
Mergers & acquisitions of licensed California cannabis businesses
Constitutional law, including First Amendment and freedom defense
Expungements, pardons, and post-conviction relief for California and federal offenses
Cannabis-related contracts and agreements
Legal Ethics & Professional Responsibility advice and representation for lawyers representing cannabis clients.
Federal criminal defense of cannabis cases
Intellectual property licensing for California cannabis businesses
Mediation of cannabis-related disputes.
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Law Offices of Omar Figueroa
7770 Healdsburg Ave.
Suite A
Sebastopol, CA, 95472-3352
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 1998 | 02/06/2022 |
Legal answers | 2 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers | 2014 |
Defender of Justice Award | Americans for Safe Access | N/A |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Lawyer | Law Offices of Omar Figueroa | 1998 - Present |
Law Clerk | Pier 5 Law Offices | 1996 - 1998 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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National Cannabis Bar Association | Founding Member | 2016 - Present |
Sonoma County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
California Attorneys for Criminal Justice | Member | N/A |
NORML Legal Committee | Lifetime Member | N/A |
Electronic Frontier Foundation | Member | N/A |
American Civil Liberties Union of Sonoma County | Board Member | 2012 - 2016 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Lux Law Publishing | Cannabis Codes of California: Legalization Edition | 2016 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Community Boards San Francisco | Mediation Certificate | 2017 |
Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College | Warrior | 2006 |
Stanford Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 1996 |
Yale University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1992 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Current Issues in Medical Marijuana Regulation | Representing Growers and Cultivators | 2012 |
Current Issues in Medical Marijuana Regulation | Criminal Prosecution and Defense | 2012 |
Case name | Outcome |
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All charges dismissed against defendant accused of operating medical cannabis dispensary | All charges dismissed and seized medical cannabis returned |
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Lauren Mendelsohn, Criminal defense Attorney on May 12, 2017
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Omar is a fantastic lawyer, and a great person to work with.
Michael Shambrook, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 2, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Omar is a critical thinker with a way of finding nuggets in the nuances of the law. He is passionate about his causes and every client is a prized cause. You are in Excellent hands if you can persuade him to represent you.
Lauren Mendelsohn, Criminal defense Attorney on May 12, 2017
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Omar is a fantastic lawyer, and a great person to work with.
Michael Shambrook, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 2, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Omar is a critical thinker with a way of finding nuggets in the nuances of the law. He is passionate about his causes and every client is a prized cause. You are in Excellent hands if you can persuade him to represent you.
Izaak Schwaiger, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 14, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Without reservation I endorse Mr. Figueroa. I opposed him on dozens of cases as a district attorney, and I have worked beside him as a criminal defense attorney in more recent times. Without fail his representation of clients facing serious criminal charges has always been exceptional. He is a gifted attorney with an uncommon dedication to the rights of his clients, especially in cases involving counter-culture or cannabis advocacy. Over the years I've seen Omar in court, my admiration for his skill and heart as a fighter have only grown. Omar is an attorney you can trust with your life. And while his caliber of attorney is rare, it's Omar's passion and compassion for his clients that makes him a true stand-out in our profession. If you're in trouble, you can do no better than to give Omar a call.
Heather Burke, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 12, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Omar has a passion for criminal defense unparalleled by many other lawyers. I had a unique opportunity to learn from Omar by working in his office for a few years and I was able to see how deeply committed he is to cannabis and counter-culture criminal defense. He is the real deal. And even more than his dedication to his clients, he is a brilliant and Indefatigable defender, constantly thinking up new strategies to help his clients. This is a human you want on your team.
Che Hashim, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 25, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
In the years that I have been associated professionally with Omar, I have benefited immensely from his vast knowledge and experience in the area of medical marijuana criminal defense on both the state and federal levels. In defending cases alongside mar I have found him to be unwavering in his commitment to his clients' desired results, a posture which I have seen pay off many times over.
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