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Criminal Defense
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28 years | 1,500 cases
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Licensed in California for 28 years
State: California
Acquired: 1997
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Mitri Hanania's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | August 6, 2022 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Genuine, knowledgable and very helpful
I spoke to Mitri for a falsely put DUI case on me by highway patrol. All lawyers were finding ways to make me feel afraid and confuse me with parts of legal system. He gave me the best advice to not hire a lawyer (or even himself) as I was innocent all the processes by DMV and DA will be mostly autom...
Posted by anonymous | May 3, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Incredibly responsive, knowledgible lawyer who will get the results you want
I was very lucky to hire Mitri. I wanted to seal an arrest record under PC 851.91. I still felt bad for not being able to have the records completely expunged because it would be a lengthy and costly process with low chance to succeed. With that understanding Mitri came up with a creative solution to...
Posted by anonymous | May 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Trusted, Professional & Considerate Attorney
After speaking with a few attorneys, I chose to work with Mitri since he made me feel very comfortable, respected and provided clear details as how he will try to resolve my case. As soon as I signed the contract, he kept his promise to quickly advance the court dates as best as he could, and sorted...
Posted by anonymous | October 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Homie is righteous
Mitri's the nigga for real. Thats truely how i feel about dude because of the way he represented me. He a G, straight up! Kept it real with me, always well prepared. I can tell he really put in work on my case. I believe hes a good natured fella with integrity. He didnt cut corners, push my case to b...
Posted by anonymous | November 14, 2012
A trustworthy attorney
If you need help, this is the lawyer to trust. Mitri's professionalism, knowledge, and patience cannot be out done. He was able to explain all the facts clearly so that it was understandable to me and give me a timeline on how everything was going to evolve. He was never wrong about any of his predic...
Mitri Hanania's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mitri is a skilled lawyer, with experience, knowledge and passion. He is a savvy problem solver, a force to be reckoned with at trial and a serious advocate for his clients. He is driven by a killer work ethic and invested in achieving the best possible outcome for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Genuinely positive and nice. Encouraging to young attorneys! Highly recommended."
"When I was a prosecutor in San Mateo county I went up against Mitri on a number of cases. He always impressed me by being knowledgeable, aggressive, and never giving up."
"Mitri is one of the best criminal defense lawyers in San Mateo county. He has extensive experience. I have asked him for advise with my cases on several occasions. Mitri is VERY competent. More importantly, Mitri cares about people. I recommend him highly."
"I am an immigration lawyer and have had the pleasure of working with Mitri. He is very sensitive to potential immigration consequences of certain convictions and will work to craft a "safe plea" for the noncitizen facing criminal charges. I do not hesitate to refer my clients to him as i know he well serve them well."
"Mitri is committed to the cause of criminal defense work. He is an excellent litigator and a zealous advocate. I endorse this lawyer."
"Mitri is a terrific lawyer who does excellent job for his clients. He is very professional, knowledgeable and he has gained a lot of respect among his peers, opposing counsels and judges; his clients adore him"
"I endorse this lawyer. Mitri and I have worked on a matter together. As a lawyer, I learn a great deal from Mitri. He is very experienced and knowledgeable. He also fights for his clients. If you are looking for a lawyer and come across Mitri, look no further. Hire Mitri to defend you or your loved ones. I recommend him highly. It's a pleasure to have somebody like Mitri in our profession."
"I first met Mitri when I was in law school when he was a Judge for my moot court competition. I feared him most because he was aggressive and a skilled questioner. I had doubts whether I had passed let alone received his vote for best oral advocate. But that was not my only reward on that day, I met a man who truly cares about this profession, and a man who took me under his wings to show me the path of a real lawyer. Simply stated, Mitri Hanania is a gift to this profession. He is a consumate professional who cares about his clients and his collegues. He is knowledgeable, tenacious and gets it done. If I ever needed a criminal defense lawyer, I would make but one phone call that is to Mr. Hanania. I unequivocally endorse this lawyer."
"Mitri is an excellent criminal defense lawyer and a great guy. I first met Mitri while I was still in law school about 10 years ago. Since then, I have referred clients to Mitri who have all been very pleased with his work. Mitri was an invaluable resource to me in my transition from civil litigation to criminal defense and he continues to be someone who I contact regularly to bounce ideas off of. Why is Mitri so great? Because he is intelligent and has a genuine passion for representing the accused and achieving true justice."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I owe Mitri a lot. He has been a mentor to me both personally and professionally. I can say that I wouldn't have a career if it weren't for Mitri. He's extremely detail oriented, knowledgeable and pro-active in his defense work. One of the best lawyers around."
"I have known Mitri for years. He is ethical, dedicated and passionate. Mitri is a stellar attorney who is absolutely prepared when he goes to court. He knows the law but is a humble, caring person who will make you feel respected and heard. Mitri is also one of the best persons you could meet!"
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Experience
Honors
2012
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2011
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2010
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
Work Experience
1998 - 2022
Partner, Law Office of Mitri Hanania
1996 - 1998
Legal Intern, Sacramento County Public Defender
Associations
2020 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaCertified Specialist, Criminal Law
Education
1997
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
San Francisco State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English
Arabic
Activity
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Can i withdraw my guilty plea?
08 Feb 2020
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Can I purchase a firearm with misdemeanor 273a(b) in CA?
07 Jan 2020
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How long does a reckless driving stay on your DMV record in California?
01 Jan 2020