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Ghazal Sharif
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Biography
Ghazal Sharif of The G Law Firm defends people accused of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) throughout the Bay Area, including Pleasanton and San Jose. She helps people maintain their ability to drive and have their court case dismissed or reduced to a lesser offense.
Our most recent awards include,
• Expertise Best Alameda DUI Attorney
• Expertise Best Fremont DUI Attorney
• Thumbtack Top Pro
• Avvo Clients’ Choice Award
• Avvo 10.0 Top Attorney Rating
• Justia 10.0 Lawyer Rating
Practice Areas
- DUI & DWI
- Criminal Law
- Expungement
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
- Central District Court of California
Languages
- English
- Farsi
Professional Experience
- Founder and CEO
- The G Law Firm
- - Current
- 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
- California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
- DUI Rules of the Road XXI Seminar (2018)
- California Western School of Law
- J.D. (2014)
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- Honors: First Place Mediation Competition, Moot Court Distinguished Advocate Award
- Saint Mary's College of California
- B.S. (2009)
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- Honors: Magna Cum Laude
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
- - Current
- American Bar Association
- Member
- - Current
- California DUI Lawyer's Association
- Member
- - Current
- State Bar of California  # 307636
- Member
- - Current
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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