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Zulu Abdullah Ali

4.4
Rating: 5.4

Licensed for 18 years

Criminal defense Lawyer Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury, Litigation

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 18 years

State: California

Acquired: 2007

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021

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Zulu Abdullah Ali's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

27 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Personal Injury

Posted by anonymous | April 20, 2015 | Personal Injury

Law Offices of Zulu Ali

I hired Attorney Ali for a personal injury case back in 2012. From the beginning he assured my family and I were in the best hands as he and his staff dealt with our case in a timely manner. They made sure that it was going to be as stress free as possible and it indeed was just that! Attorney Ali is... a very trustworthy man and I wouldn't recommend anyone but him if you want what's best for you and your family.

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Zulu Abdullah Ali's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel An

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Most lawyers I've met will not go the distance for their clients. Mr. Ali will take the necessary risks and do whatever he can to obtain justice. He is an honorable man and fellow Marine."

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Kenneth Roberts

Litigation lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Good friend and good lawyer. I have known him many years. He was one of my law students in law school and we have kept in touch over the years."

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Maleha Khan-Avila

Immigration lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Mr. Ali is a professional hardworking attorney with years of valuable experience. He relentlessly and vigorously advocates for every client with intense passion and commitment. His strive for justice is profound and he will be a leading advocate in social justice."

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Masood-Ur Khan

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Zulu is an excellent criminal defense attorney who knows his stuff. He is zealous and goes to great lengths to advocate for his clients."

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Omar Sharif

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Zulu Ali is a true member of the community. He cares for the needs of his clients and represents them zealously. His background as a former police officer and a United States Marine give him special expertise on the inner workings of the criminal justice system. Mr. Ali's staff are also friendly and helpful, they keep clients updated on the progress of their cases, are supportive and helpful every step of the way."

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Mohammad Qazi

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Zuli Ali is one of the hardest working attorneys I have ever met. He goes above and beyond what is required to get positive results for his clients."

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Mohammad Qazi

Criminal defense lawyer

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Masood-Ur Khan

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Luvell Glanton

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  5.4 (Average)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.

Discipline, Probation; no Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2021

updated on 09/10/2021

This sanction means the attorney had a suspension placed on hold (and ultimately removed) by complying with certain requirements.

Public reproval with/duties issued in CA, 2015

updated on 03/17/2015

A censure or reprimand issued by the Supreme Court or the State Bar Court that is not a matter of public record unless imposed after the initiation of formal disciplinary proceedings. No period of suspension is imposed. The reproval may be imposed with duties or conditions.

Sample of Legal Cases

In re I.N.

Appeal granted- case remanded back to Immigration Court after appealing deportation order by Immigration Judge to the Board of Immigration Appeals

In re J.P.

Cancellation of Removal granted by Immigration Judge

In re V.M.

Cancellation of Removal granted by Immigration Judge

In re A.M.

Withholding of Removal granted by Immigration Judge

In re Z.N.

Withholding of Removal granted by Immigration Judge

In re J.D.

Cancellation of Removal granted by Immigration Judge

In re V.A.

Appeal granted- case remanded back to Immigration Court after appealing deportation order by Immigration Judge to the Board of Immigration Appeals and 9th Circuit

In re J.K.

Asylum granted by Immigration Judge

In re P.M.

Asylum granted by Immigration Judge

In re I.L.

Cancellation of Removal granted by Immigration Judge

In re I.C.

Withholding of Removal granted by Immigration Judge

In re J.A.

Appeal granted- remand from the Board of Immigration Appeals as to Voluntary Departure after appealing deportation order by Immigration Judge to the Board of Immigration Appeals

In re E.L.

Appeal granted- remand from the Board of Immigration Appeals for Asylum case after appealing deportation order by Immigration Judge to the Board of Immigration Appeals

In re D.G.

Appeal granted- remand from the Board of Immigration Appeals for Asylum case after appealing deportation order by Immigration Judge to the Board of Immigration Appeals

In re A.M.

Appeal granted - remand from the BIA for Asylum case after appealing deportation order by Immigration Judge to the Board of Immigration Appeals; Deferral of Removal under U.N. Convention Against Torture GRANTED after remand by BIA

In re C.Y.

Appeal granted- remand from the Board of Immigration Appeals for Asylum case after appealing deportation order by Immigration Judge to the Board of Immigration Appeals

In re J.Z.

Appeal granted- remand from the Board of Immigration Appeals for Asylum case after appealing deportation order by Immigration Judge to the Board of Immigration Appeals

In re I.A.

Appeal granted- remand from the Board of Immigration Appeals as to bond after appealing order by Immigration Judge to the Board of Immigration Appeals

People v. A.B.

Charges dismissed

People v. A.P

Charges dismissed

People v M.C.

Motion to Withdraw Guilty Plea granted, plea of guilty withdrawn and not guilty plea entered

People v. K.A.

Reduced from Felony to Misdemeanor Sentence: Summary probation for 36 months

Case: People v. R.Q.

Motion to Withdraw Guilty Plea granted, plea of guilty withdrawn and not guilty plea entered

People v. R.Q.

Outcome: Hung Jury- Court declares mistrial; retried and found NOT GUILTY at second jury trial.

People v. H.B.

Outcome: Count 1 aquitted and Count 2 remanded and dismissed

People v. Q.B.

Hung Jury and charges dismissed

People v. F.C.

Both counts dismissed

People v. F.C.

Hung Jury and charges dismissed

People v. W.A.

Counts 1 and 3 dismissed and Count 2 found NOT GUILTY by Jury

People v. M.W.

Charges dismissed

Case: People v. T.W.

Aquitted/ Found NOT GUILTY by Jury

People v. M.C.

Hung Jury

People v. M.C.

Charges dismissed

Case: People v. J.D.

Outcome: Facing 3 strikes and 25 years to life in state prison but was able to settle for 2 years in state prison

People v. I.R.

Charges dismissed

C.K. vs. E.R., Inc.

Verdict in favor of Client, Plaintiff and was awarded $39,704.32 in damages

C.L. vs. N.E.

Verdict in favor of Client, Defendant

S.G. and I.G. vs. G.T.R.E., Inc.

Verdict in favor of Client, Defendant

In re A.Q.

Adjustment of Status granted by Immigration Judge

In re M.O.

Motion to reopen case granted by Immigration Judge after criminal conviction withdrawn. Proceedings then terminated by Immigration Judge.

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