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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 | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Greg | January 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Termination of Sex Offender Registration

Greg B. was knowledgeable, efficient and timely in processing the petition to terminate the lifetime registration requirement. I would highly recommend Greg and his staff, as they were very professional in performance of their work.

Posted by anonymous | September 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

Read Before Employing Him

Gregory is a lawyer that should not be handling Domestic Violence restraining orders. There was not one time where I felt that he was on my side. He strongly encouraged me to sign documents that, in my opinion, did more for the defendant (the abuser) than for me. When I proposed changes to the docume...nt, he shut me down and said it wouldn't be changed. He lacked confidence and conviction during my hearing which made me feel like I was in a weaker position than the defendant. All in all, I'm glad I had someone to do the court paperwork but I'm extremely upset about the way he represented me. I feel that I could've gotten justice for myself if someone else had done the job.

Posted by V R | November 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Professional, Understanding and Extremely Knowledgeable

This past year, I was charged in a criminal matter. I was afraid and didn't know what was going to happen and unsure what to do in this situation. I am truly grateful Greg and his legal assistant, Julie, were assigned to my case as he understood what I was going through and answered all of my questio...ns and any doubts I had and she was really polite and professional. This allowed me to know I was in good hands. Greg was able to drop my charges to the lowest charge possible, and for that thank I thank him! I am pleased with the outcome. I even retained him for a traffic matter I was unaware of at the moment and thanks to Greg, he took care of EVERYTHING! Thank you Greg and Julie for making this experience unbelievable. Better than what I expected. Thank you!

Posted by Marye | December 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Attorney Gregory Balderrama is the best!

I consulted with Wallin and Klarich Law Partners, and I was assigned to Gregory Balderrama to represent me as a respondent in a restraining order case. After much contact with Greg prior to the hearing, which made me feel really good; then representation at the hearing, we were able to have the TRO d...ismissed. I am so pleased, and so very satisfied with all of the help that I received, starting from the very first phone call to the firm. Greg is caring, responsive, and very knowledgeable of the law. I could not have asked for more.

Posted by anonymous | July 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Great Lawyer

I needed a criminal offense expunged from my record. Greg did a wonderful job. Returned all my phone calls and answered all questions . Expungment was quick and easy. I should have done it years ago. Thank You!

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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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Cody Hunt

Unknown lawyer | Feb 01

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Eric Jones

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 03

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"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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Samuel Camp

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Soheil Levy

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Mario Grimm

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Danny Saleh

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Matthew Delgado

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Celeste Del Rio

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William Balderrama

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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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