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About Simon
Biography
Special Investigator with the Enforcement Division of the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC). I am a government investigator and do not handle private cases.
If you have evidence of violations that may fall under FPPC jurisdiction, please file a complaint with our intake division: ?id=498. I am unable to respond to public requests for legal advice.
Press inquiries should be directed to the FPPC Communications Director. Law enforcement seeking a general POC should contact the Enforcement Division Chief; for assistance on particular cases, please call my direct line.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
State, Local, and Municipal Law
95%
14 years
White Collar Crime
5%
14 years
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Licensed in California for 13 years
State: California
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Fair Political Practices Commission, Enforcement Division
428 J St Ste 620, Sacramento, CA, 95814-2329
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Experience
Honors
2011
Specialization with Distinction: Business Law, Golden Gate University SOL
2011
Specialization with Distinction: Criminal Law, Golden Gate University SOL
2011
Specialization with Distinction: International Law, Golden Gate University SOL
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Special Investigator, Fair Political Practices Commission (Fppc)
2013 - 2014
Volunteer Attorney (part-time), Bay Area Legal Aid
Associations
2013 - Present
National Lawyers GuildMember
Sample of Legal Cases
In the Matter of Kevin Sloat and Sloat Higgins Jensen & Associates
Resulted in the largest penalty in California history for violation of state lobbying laws.
In the Matter of George Shirakawa; People v. Shirakawa
Resulted in the conviction of a County Supervisor for perjury and misuse of campaign funds.
Education
2011
Golden Gate Univ SOL
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
London School of Economics and Political Science
MS - Master of Science
2005
Univ of California Santa Cruz
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Spanish