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Gregory Ignatius Balderrama

also known as Greg Balderrama

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 13 years

Criminal defense Lawyer Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime

About Gregory

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Appeals 25%

14 years

25%
DUI and DWI 25%

14 years

25%
Drug Crime 25%

14 years

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 13 years

State: California

Acquired: 2012

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Gregory Ignatius Balderrama's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

48 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Michael B. | August 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Highly Recommended

Gregory is very knowledgeable and treats you like family. He has your best interests in mind and will fight to get the best outcome.

Posted by Michael | June 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

An absolute Pleasure!

The best lawyer I’ve ever had the chance to work with. He actually cares about you and understands the trouble. Works effectively to get the best possible deal or to get the case thrown out. He’s very smart and knows what he’s talking about, I personally would hire him again.

Posted by Regi | June 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Greg Balderrama is a superstar!

I am eternally grateful to my attorney Greg Balderrama and his legal assistant Alex Tran, at Wallin & Klarich, for successfully representing me in my Certificate of Rehabilitation being granted. During this process, Greg and Alex far exceeded my expectations in every way including their sense of urg...ency in responding to my questions, their empathy and their professionalism. They both ensured I knew where I, and my case, stood at every point along the way. I have learned court proceedings do not always go as planned and when that happens it can be easy to lose hope. Greg and Alex never lost hope while simulataneously keeping my hope alive. Greg and Alex demonstrated they are fighters, not intimidated by anyone but also facilitated a positive relationship with the DA during my legal proceeding. I am a firm believer that soft skills are equally as importaant as hard skills. Greg and Alex are experts in the art of knowing in which situations to utilize each. For all of the reasons listed above, I highly reccommend Greg and Alex at Wallin & Klarich if you are seeking legal representation.

Posted by alvin | March 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

God sent

What can I say? This man is a God sent ...for 1.5 years I fighting a ridiculous domestic violence restraining order violation that 1. I beat originally back in June 2019 however was charged for violating it in May 2019.... found this firm had 2 attorneys before Mr Balderrama and honestly I was truly ...blessed and truly believe there was a God. He led me through all the steps kept me up to date on everything, explained things throughly to me and at the end boom case got dismissed. Honestly just the way that he is as a person, he truly wants to do everything to help u, he doesn't see you as just a client but he honestly talks to you like your family . This man will always have a special place in my family heart ... he is going to be going places, wouldn't be surprised if this man eventually has his own firm and becomes a famous lawyer he's that good

Posted by Andrea | October 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

BEST ATTORNEY!!

I was initially doing some shopping around before I came across this law firm. Mr.Balderrama was assigned to my case and was able sit down and give me the time to hear me out and listened. He was very dedicated and attentive, always returned my calls or emails. He always had the time to explain somet...hing I didn’t understand which I appreciate. My case eventually moved to a different jurisdiction, however Mr. Balderrama still followed up to make sure my case was still good! When you go through hard times ironically a stranger is someone you have to put your full trust in to best represent you and I’m glad it was him. He’s very dedicated. His effort and time are appreciated!!!

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Gregory Ignatius Balderrama's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jonathan Lynn

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 05

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Samuel Camp

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Paul Wallin

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Cody Hunt

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Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Eric Jones

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Soheil Levy

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mario Grimm

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Balderrama is a sharp, dedicated attorney."

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Danny Saleh

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Delgado

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"Greg is an extremely professional lawyer with a vast knowledge of the criminal justice system."

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Celeste Del Rio

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Greg is a great criminal defense attorney. He cares about his clients and fighting for them. He is both knowledgable and passionate about his work."

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Ambrosio Rodriguez

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"A hard working and smart lawyer, that fights very hard for his clients and believes in their innocence."

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Marisol Haro

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Top-Rated Lawyer Award (10.0 rating), Avvo

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Top-Rated Lawyer Award (10.0 rating), Avvo

2019

Top-Rated Lawyer Award (10.0 rating), Avvo

2018

Top-Rated Lawyer Award (10.0 rating), Avvo

Work Experience

2016 - 2022

Partner, Wallin & Klarich

2014 - 2015

Associate, The Rodriguez Law Group

2013 - 2014

President, Greg Balderrama Attorney at Law

2012 - 2012

Associate, Law Offices of William Balderrama

Associations

2014 - Present

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

2014 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2015 - 2015

Beverly Hills Bar Association

2014 - 2020

Mexican American Bar Association

Member

2014 - 2020

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Officer

Sample of Legal Cases

Client relieved of duty to register as sex offender

Certificate of Rehabilitation granted

Client charged with indecent exposure and solicitation

Pleads out to criminal trespassing

Client charged with battery

Dismissed

Client charged with brandishing a firearm

Reduced to disturbing the peace

Client charged with disobeying a court order

Dismissal

Child Pornography reduced to transmission of obscene material

Reduced to transmission of obscene material

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Education

2011

Loyola Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

University of California - Los Angeles

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

Languages

English

Spanish

Portuguese

Vietnamese

Activity

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