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Ghazal Sharif
DUI Lawyer & Former Prosecutor. Free Consultations & Payment Plans.
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Biography
I am Ghazal Sharif, a DUI attorney and the founder of The G Law Firm. My practice is dedicated to defending individuals across the Bay Area, including San Jose and Pleasanton, who have been arrested for driving under the influence (DUI). I strive to help my clients retain their driver's licenses and work diligently to have their DUI charges dismissed or reduced.
Recent Awards:
• Expertise – Best DUI Attorney in Alameda
• Expertise – Best DUI Attorney in Fremont
• Thumbtack – Top Pro
• Avvo – Clients’ Choice Award
• Avvo – 10.0 Top Attorney Rating
• Justia – 10.0 Lawyer Rating
Practice Area
- DUI & DWI
Fees
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Free Consultation
We offer 100% free consultations. -
Credit Cards Accepted
Our primary goal is to make my fees affordable. Because being arrested and charged with a crime is often unplanned, I work with clients to create affordable and reasonable payment plans to take care of legal fees.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- California
- State Bar of California
- ID Number: 307636
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- Central District Court of California
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Languages
- English
- Farsi
Professional Experience
- Founder and CEO
- The G Law Firm
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- Managing Attorney
- The Kavinoky Law Firm
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- Deputy District Attorney
- San Joaquin District Attorney
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- Law Clerk
- Fourth District Court of Appeal
- Law Clerk
- San Diego Superior Court
Education
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
- DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Training (2019)
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- California DUI Lawyers Association
- Winning Jurors Seminar
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- California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
- DUI Rules of the Road XXI Seminar (2018)
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- California Western School of Law
- J.D. (2014)
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- Honors: First Place Mediation Competition, Moot Court Distinguished Advocate Award
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- Saint Mary's College of California
- B.S. (2009)
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- Honors: Magna Cum Laude
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Awards
- Best Fremont DUI Attorney 2020-2024
- Expertise
- Top Pro 2020-2024
- Thumbtack
- Best Alameda DUI Attorney 2020-2024
- Expertise.com
- 10.0 Lawyer Rating
- Avvo
Professional Associations
- California Lawyers Association
- Member
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- American Bar Association
- Member
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- California DUI Lawyer's Association
- Member
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- State Bar of California  # 307636
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- Introducing Ghazal Sharif
- Afghan Millennials
- Featured Alumni
- California Western School of Law
- Paying Respect to Mayor Ed Lee
- SF Gate
- Diversity in Prosecutors’ Offices: Views from the Front Line
- Stanford Law & Policy Review
Speaking Engagements
- New Criminal Statutes: 2019
- The Kavinoky Law Firm
- Mental Health Diversion Under California Penal Code § 1001.36
- The Kavinoky Law Firm
Legal Answers
14 Questions Answered
- Q. If I was charged with domestic violence n had a court date n missed it,can I call a judge to get another court dat
- A: There is likely a warrant for your arrest. I advise contacting a local criminal defense lawyer or Public Defender AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. A lawyer can contact the court to arrange to appear for an arraignment rather than surrendering to police custody, calendar a hearing on a warrant prior to arrest, arrange to have you turn yourself in rather than being arrested or determine the amount of outstanding bond.
- Q. I have 4 warrants can an attorney out me on calender so i don't have to go do it.myself and risk being arrested
- A: I advise contacting a local criminal defense lawyer or Public Defender AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. A lawyer can contact the court to arrange to appear for an arraignment rather than surrendering to police custody, calendar a hearing on a warrant prior to arrest, arrange to have you turn yourself in rather than being arrested or determine the amount of outsidance bond.
- Q. How can iget a bench warrant removed without me having to make an appearance?
- A: I advise contacting a local criminal defense lawyer or Public Defender AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. A lawyer can contact the court to arrange to appear for an arraignment rather than surrendering to police custody, calendar a hearing on a warrant prior to arrest, arrange to have you turn yourself in rather than being arrested or determine the amount of outsidance bond.
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