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Saffari Law Group
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* 310-620-9986
* About
* Meet The Team
* Criminal Defense FAQs
* Practice Areas
* Sex Crimes
* Annoying Or Molesting A Child Under 18
* Child Pornography
* Failing to Register as a Sex Offender
* Forcible Sexual Penetration
* Indecent Exposure
* Lewd Acts with a Minor
* Lewd Conduct
* Oral Copulation By Force or Fear
* Prostitution and Solicitation
* Rape Defense
* Sex and Human Trafficking
* Sexual Battery
* Sodomy Charges
* Statutory Rape
* Assault & Battery
* Assault on Public Officials
* Assault Under Color of Authority
* Assault with Caustic Chemicals
* Assault with a Firearm
* Assault with Intent To Commit Specified Felonies
* Assault with Stun Guns or Less Lethal Weapons
* Battery on a Peace Officer
* Battery With Serious Bodily Injury
* Mayhem and Torture
* Simple Assault
* Simple Battery
* Domestic Violence
* Child Abduction
* Child Abuse
* Child Endangerment
* Child Neglect
* Corporal Injury On A Spouse
* Criminal Threats
* Domestic Battery
* Emergency Protective Order
* Permanent Restraining Orders
* Restraining Orders
* Revenge Porn
* Stalking
* Temporary Restraining Order
* Violation of Restraining Orders
* Drug Crimes
* DUID
* Federal Drug Offenses
* Federal Drug Mandatory Minimum Sentencing
* Immigration Consequences of Drug Charges
* Opioid Drug Crime
* Possession For Sale Manufacturing Of Crystal Meth
* Cocaine and Crack Possession, Sale, and Manufacturing
* Pre Trial Diversion And Proposition Prop 36
* DUI Defense
* DMV Administrative Hearing
* DUI Causing Injury or Death
* DUI 2nd, 3rd, 4th Offense
* DUI With A Passenger Under 14
* Underage DUI
* Wet Reckless and Dry Reckless Driving
* Firearms & Weapons
* Carrying a Concealed Firearm
* Carrying a Loaded Firearm
* Felon In Possession of Gun Ammo
* Firearm Sentencing Enhancements
* Negligent Discharge
* Prohibited Weapons Possession
* Elder Abuse
* Los Angeles Fraud Defense
* Hit and Run
* Homicide & Murder
* Attempted Murder
* Conspiracy to Commit Murder
* First Degree Murder
* Manslaughter
* Second Degree Murder
* Vehicular Manslaughter
* Voluntary Manslaughter
* Juvenile Crimes
* Pre-Filing Dismissal
* Early Dismissals (Pre Files) & Probation Terminations And Expungements
* Theft
* Burglary Criminal
* Carjacking
* Grand Theft Auto
* Grand Theft
* Petty Theft
* Receiving Stolen Property
* Robbery and Armed Robbery
* Shoplifting
* Violent Crime
* Gang Enhancement
* Kidnapping
* Shooting Crimes
* Case Results
* Reviews
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* Blog
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Menu
* About
* Meet The Team
* Criminal Defense FAQs
* Practice Areas
* Sex Crimes
* Annoying Or Molesting A Child Under 18
* Child Pornography
* Failing to Register as a Sex Offender
* Forcible Sexual Penetration
* Indecent Exposure
* Lewd Acts with a Minor
* Lewd Conduct
* Oral Copulation By Force or Fear
* Prostitution and Solicitation
* Rape Defense
* Sex and Human Trafficking
* Sexual Battery
* Sodomy Charges
* Statutory Rape
* Assault & Battery
* Assault on Public Officials
* Assault Under Color of Authority
* Assault with Caustic Chemicals
* Assault with a Firearm
* Assault with Intent To Commit Specified Felonies
* Assault with Stun Guns or Less Lethal Weapons
* Battery on a Peace Officer
* Battery With Serious Bodily Injury
* Mayhem and Torture
* Simple Assault
* Simple Battery
* Domestic Violence
* Child Abduction
* Child Abuse
* Child Endangerment
* Child Neglect
* Corporal Injury On A Spouse
* Criminal Threats
* Domestic Battery
* Emergency Protective Order
* Permanent Restraining Orders
* Restraining Orders
* Revenge Porn
* Stalking
* Temporary Restraining Order
* Violation of Restraining Orders
* Drug Crimes
* DUID
* Federal Drug Offenses
* Federal Drug Mandatory Minimum Sentencing
* Immigration Consequences of Drug Charges
* Opioid Drug Crime
* Possession For Sale Manufacturing Of Crystal Meth
* Cocaine and Crack Possession, Sale, and Manufacturing
* Pre Trial Diversion And Proposition Prop 36
* DUI Defense
* DMV Administrative Hearing
* DUI Causing Injury or Death
* DUI 2nd, 3rd, 4th Offense
* DUI With A Passenger Under 14
* Underage DUI
* Wet Reckless and Dry Reckless Driving
* Firearms & Weapons
* Carrying a Concealed Firearm
* Carrying a Loaded Firearm
* Felon In Possession of Gun Ammo
* Firearm Sentencing Enhancements
* Negligent Discharge
* Prohibited Weapons Possession
* Elder Abuse
* Los Angeles Fraud Defense
* Hit and Run
* Homicide & Murder
* Attempted Murder
* Conspiracy to Commit Murder
* First Degree Murder
* Manslaughter
* Second Degree Murder
* Vehicular Manslaughter
* Voluntary Manslaughter
* Juvenile Crimes
* Pre-Filing Dismissal
* Early Dismissals (Pre Files) & Probation Terminations And Expungements
* Theft
* Burglary Criminal
* Carjacking
* Grand Theft Auto
* Grand Theft
* Petty Theft
* Receiving Stolen Property
* Robbery and Armed Robbery
* Shoplifting
* Violent Crime
* Gang Enhancement
* Kidnapping
* Shooting Crimes
* Case Results
* Reviews
* News / Media
* Blog
* Contact Us
* Book a Consultation
Criminal Defense Law Firm Serving Clients Throughout California
Five star law firm with first class service and aggressive representation
Fluent in Spanish, German, and Farsi. Se Habla Español.
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PREMIER CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAW FIRM IN LOS ANGELES
KNOWLEDGEABLE & CLIENT-FOCUSED CRIMINAL LAWYER REPRESENTING STATE AND FEDERAL
CASES THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA
Saffari Law Group is a Los Angeles criminal defense firm dedicated to providing
aggressive and effective client advocacy. Since 2005, our Los Angeles criminal
defense lawyer Ninaz Saffari has proven herself to be one of the top trial
attorneys in L.A., having tried more than 70 cases with outstanding results.
About Saffari Law Group
OUR PHILOSOPHY: FEWER CLIENTS EQUALS UNDIVIDED PERSONAL ATTENTION
Ninaz has personally taken more than seventy (70) criminal cases all the way
through trial with outstanding results. She has a perfect five-star average
rating on Avvo and has appeared numerous times on national/network television as
a highly knowledgeable legal professional.
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CRIMINAL DEFENSE LEGAL PRACTICE
Get Five Star, First-Class Service from a former public defender.
CRIMINAL LAW
Every defendant has the right to be presumed innocent unless proven otherwise
beyond a reasonable doubt.
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ASSAULT & BATTERY
The crimes of assault and battery are linked together in casual conversation and
quite often in practice.
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
When a person is facing domestic violence charges, it is critical that they find
a knowledgeable and experienced lawyer
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DRUG CRIMES
Southern California ranks as one of the largest and most popular states but
rampant in Los Angeles County
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SEX CRIMES
Sex offenses under California penal law can range from minor misdemeanors to
heinous and violent of acts.
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FRAUD
Embezzlement, forgery, and white-collar crimes in general (including worker’s
compensation fraud).
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HOMICIDE
There is no more serious charge in the California penal code than that of taking
the life of another human being.
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White Collar Crimes
We handle practically every type of white-collar crime, including fraud,
embezzlement, forgery, and other types of fraud.
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LOS ANGELES CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAW FIRM
PROVIDING FIRST-CLASS SERVICE
WE’RE NOT JUST LAWYERS, WE’RE ADVOCATES FOR JUSTICE.
Committed to excellence
Excellence is a result of going an extra mile, it is about being precise, being
a part of the solution,
Dedicated to the pursuit of justice
Everyone deserves a fair trial, no matter the accusation or the charges against
them.
Attorney for the people
Five-star law firm with first class service and aggressive representation.
We have years of experience
18+ years of Law Experience and more than 60 Trials fought in the Courtroom.
GOOGLE REVIEWS
Brandon Bower
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Thomas Beck was Very Responsive & Friendly. I’m dealing with an issue from years
back & currently living in a different State. They did a wonderful job
explaining the process to get my situation resolved.
Todd Raymond Swenor
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Their professionalism is unmatched. The expertise can only be matched by their
integrity and ability to put the client first. I will be forever grateful to The
Saffari Law Group. Thank you all!
Travis E
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I recently started working with Ninaz Saffari and Thomas Beck at Saffari Law
Group and I must say, I couldn’t be more pleased with my experience. From the
very beginning, they have demonstrated exceptional communication skills, keeping
me informed and involved throughout the entire process. They make it a priority
to respond promptly to my questions and concerns, ensuring I always have a clear
understanding of the proceedings. What sets Saffari Law Group apart from other
legal professionals is their genuine empathy and dedication to their clients. In
a world where many attorneys seem to be primarily focused on their bottom line,
Ninaz and Thomas truly care about my situation and well-being. They treat me
with respect, kindness, and understanding, making me feel like a valued
individual rather than just another case number.....
John O'Kenney
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Full Review: Ninaz Saffari and Thomas are the complete team from beginning to
the end. First they took my call in the middle of the day on a Sunday, they
personally set up a zoom then met with our family in the office. They carefully
listened and asked not only questions about my cadse but about my future and
then their team met and then decided to take our case. In this day and age who
takes all that time in making sure they can help. Ninaz handles everything and
never shoved us off to a junior or associate and her fees were very fair and
actually way better then those big mill firms who just want to sign you up and
didn't even offer a zoom or consultations. Call this firm and see what set them
apart and hire someone like Ninaz who gives your future their personal
attention.
TJ Oelsch
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Do the research, read the reviews, look at the accomplishments. This is a big
time lawyer with small business personal attention and it shows. Ninaz has all
the connections, she doesn't accept no for an answer she fights she thinks
outside the box and she is never rattled or intimidated. You can tell she has
the big law firm credentials but your paying for her personal attention and she
is careful in the cases she accepts. Don't trust you future to just anyone,
everyone deserves to be heard and her team is patient and wants to listen about
your case. Cannot say enough wonderful things about the team she has put
together.
Charles Longden
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This review is to tell anyone who wants an honest review of their case to call
Saffari Law Group and speak to Tom or Ninaz. We read all the reviews, watched
her videos, researched her trial results and to say were impressed is an
understatement. Tom made it clear that their great results are a combination of
keeping case loads low, client services high, and working the cases and never
passing it along to a "associate" or junior attorney. We would recommend Saffari
Law Group to anyone facing a situation that they need more then just a typical
attorney they need an advocate of justice who believes in their clients cases
!!!!
Eli C
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Ninaz Saffari Best Attorney no doubt. If you looking for a honest, fighter, and
reliable Attorney look no further, From my personal experience I had 2 attorneys
before I hired her. I was fighting a case in Riverside with the worst Judges and
DA they wanted to give me 25 years. I felt hopeless until I hired Ninaz Safari
she gave me a peace of mind and fought for me and even call out the cops on
their lies in front of the judge. I end up beating the Case thanks to her. She
is connected know the judges,DAs and how to fight a case. I recommend her to
anyone looking for an honest attorney who not gonna BS and just take your Money.
I talked and Texted her thru out my case not like other attorneys whom you gotta
talk to their secretaries mon-fri 8am-4pm. She always answered my phone calls
texts and all my questions and concerns I had. You can do your research and see
for yourself she has won big cases. Til’ this day I still talk to her. Thank You
Ninaz Saffari
Avery Norris
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My criminal case was in Orange County which is the worst place to be if you’re a
defendant. My girlfriend and I were charged with dozens of felonies for
allegedly running a major ID theft factory. The prosecutor refused to provide
Ninaz Saffari with the discovery but she kept fighting every single hearing
(there were over a dozen). She eventually got everything she was supposed to
receive and she was able to use that info to get us a slap on the wrist. Ninaz
is the absolute best of the best.
Ashley Walker
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I highly recommend Saffari Law Group. Ninaz is a dedicated and hard working
lawyer. One of the kindest people I've had the pleasure of knowing. She cares
for each and everyone of her clients and is a true professional. If I could give
10 stars I would!
mar jn
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I am excited for my nephew's decision to work with attorney Ninaz and Thomas.
Thomas has proactively started on my nephew's case before my nephew made a
payment, unlike other lawyers that wanted to be paid first. They definitely
stand out more than there peers and put action to there words. I thank God!
Donna Saunders
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Full review: First, my call was answered in professional matter and transferred
to Tom and he was very nice and set me up with an appointment. Second, I did a
consultation for about 2 hours and I did a second zoom with Ninaz and I didn't
have to pay for anything and trust me they know their craft. Third, I had called
around so I was expecting a lofty fee for their services and Ninaz actually beat
them and I never told them what I was quoted by others who spent less than 10
min. on the phone with me. They are dependable, hard working, attentive, and
they really do give personal attention to your case. Highly recommend.
Mike Rolon
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Safari Law Group, handled my case professionally I was walked through the
process of how my case would be handled and all out comes ( no sugar coating)
there was always an open line of communication and even before retaining
services, I was given hours of information about my case. I feel I was properly
and professionally represented and given the best outcome.
Laura Kim
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Ninaz was wonderful. I went in for a consultation for an issue and Ninaz was
kind of enough to explain the situation for me in terms that I could understand
and how I should go and approach the situation. She was very friendly and so
knowledgeable that I CAN ONLY RECOMMEND her to everyone I know who is having
problems and is seeking justice.I feel I was properly and professionally
represented and given the best outcome.
Kandiss Oxford
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I phoned in to speak with an attorney and was not able to get help from him, as
he didn't deal in the proceedings I needed help with. However, I was able to get
a great referral to another prosecutor! thank you so much for your help and
time.
Brandon Bower
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Thomas Beck was Very Responsive & Friendly. I’m dealing with an issue from years
back & currently living in a different State. They did a wonderful job
explaining the process to get my situation resolved.
Todd Raymond Swenor
Read More
Their professionalism is unmatched. The expertise can only be matched by their
integrity and ability to put the client first. I will be forever grateful to The
Saffari Law Group. Thank you all!
Travis E
Read More
I recently started working with Ninaz Saffari and Thomas Beck at Saffari Law
Group and I must say, I couldn’t be more pleased with my experience. From the
very beginning, they have demonstrated exceptional communication skills, keeping
me informed and involved throughout the entire process. They make it a priority
to respond promptly to my questions and concerns, ensuring I always have a clear
understanding of the proceedings. What sets Saffari Law Group apart from other
legal professionals is their genuine empathy and dedication to their clients. In
a world where many attorneys seem to be primarily focused on their bottom line,
Ninaz and Thomas truly care about my situation and well-being. They treat me
with respect, kindness, and understanding, making me feel like a valued
individual rather than just another case number.....
John O'Kenney
Read More
Full Review: Ninaz Saffari and Thomas are the complete team from beginning to
the end. First they took my call in the middle of the day on a Sunday, they
personally set up a zoom then met with our family in the office. They carefully
listened and asked not only questions about my cadse but about my future and
then their team met and then decided to take our case. In this day and age who
takes all that time in making sure they can help. Ninaz handles everything and
never shoved us off to a junior or associate and her fees were very fair and
actually way better then those big mill firms who just want to sign you up and
didn't even offer a zoom or consultations. Call this firm and see what set them
apart and hire someone like Ninaz who gives your future their personal
attention.
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Why We Fight Tirelessly for Your Rights and Freedom
College or high school students considering law school often ask Ninaz for
advice about entering the legal profession. Her response is always the same: “If
you want to become a lawyer just to make money, then do something else because
there are much easier ways to earn a living. But if you truly want to help
people, then by all means you should consider pursuing a career as an attorney.”
Ninaz has been a true believer in every sense of the term long before she even
started law school. This burning desire to help others, particularly underdogs
whose civil and criminal rights have been violated by the powers-that-be, was
instilled in her early on.
Every so often, someone asks her, “How can you sleep at night knowing that
you’re defending criminals?”
To which she responds with her own question: “Do you enjoy living in a free
society where you are guaranteed personal freedoms and civil rights? Where you
are automatically entitled to certain guaranties of liberty, such as the right
to be tried by a jury of your peers, and the right to a hearing before an
impartial judge to determine if there was sufficient probable cause to justify
your arrest or to ensure that the search warrant was even valid in the first
place? Are you grateful that you live in a country where the police can’t just
arrest you and throw you in jail for months or even years without any hearing or
trial? Where if you are wrongly convicted, you have a fair appeals process to
fall back on?”
Inevitably, the other party replies to all of the above, “Well, of course I do.”
As Ninaz explains, “Well, who do you think ensures that those due process rights
are guaranteed? That those individual liberties are protected?”
The answer: criminal defense attorneys. We form a thin but powerful line between
you and the government to ensure that our system of checks and balances are
strictly followed. At the Los Angeles Defense Attorney Law Firm, we believe that
our job is to protect the integrity of the criminal justice system – to force
the police and prosecutors to do their jobs properly and legally. To ensure that
they follow the rules of evidence and procedure, and that the ends should never
justify the means.
This is why we fight. This is why we believe. This is who we are.
Ninaz Saffari's Personal Mission Statement
Practicing criminal defense law has proven to be the most rewarding experience
in my life, and I could never imagine doing anything else. I can’t think of a
better way for me to help people than doing what I’ve been doing for the last
fifteen years. One of the driving factors in my career has been the fact that I
always see the good in people. I always believe that my clients are deserving of
hope, and that’s it’s my job not only to protect them from a flawed prosecution,
but to help them get another chance in life.
I don’t make moral judgments about my clients; nor do I ever talk down to them.
I prefer to explain the facts of the case and their legal predicament in as
straightforward a manner as possible. I try to manage expectations, never
promise more than what I know I can deliver, and usually seek to work closely
with the client and his/her family members in preparing the defense. In my
experience, keeping in close touch with the client’s family is always critical,
particularly when the client is incarcerated – not just for the defense but for
the client and family’s peace of mind. When I’m hired, my client and his/her
family members are often going through the most traumatic time in their entire
lives, so I appreciate their need to be updated of every step in what is often a
long, complicated, and confusing process.
Family counselor is only one of the hats I wear during the course of my
practice, but it is certainly one of the most important. I’ve seen firsthand the
destruction of many families when the primary breadwinner is imprisoned or, in
some cases, even deported. Prison destroys families, so I am acutely aware of
the tremendous faith and trust my clients and their relatives place in me. This
is why I fight so hard – each and every time, without exception.
In every single one of the sixty-plus criminal trials I’ve completed since 2005,
I’ve felt that it’s our legal system that’s on trial as much as my client. My
role is to ensure that throughout every step of the police investigation and
prosecution, my client’s rights have not been trampled upon and that he or she
has received every possible protection afforded by our legal system. I firmly
believe that our legal system is the best in the world for the sole reason that
these rights are provided to anyone who is accused of committing a crime,
regardless of its nature and regardless of the client. So I see myself as
fighting for the system, and never against it.
And maybe that’s why I’ve enjoyed so much extraordinary success over the last
decade-and-a-half. The fact that most of my new clients are referrals from
previous clients, or even from other attorneys who know what I can do, is a
testament to this exemplary track record.
What to Do If You are Questioned, Searched or Arrested by Police?
Sage advice from the late Lucchese crime family associate Jimmy “the Gent” Burke
(played by Robert DeNiro in the 1990 film Goodfellas) – advice we recommend you
follow if and when you are stopped by police for any reason. As a matter of
California law, when you are questioned by a police officer, sheriff’s deputy,
CHP patrolman, DA’s Office investigator, or any other law enforcement official,
you are only required to provide the following two items of information:
– Your name; and
–Your current residence address.
That’s it. If the police press you for additional information about yourself or
whatever you are doing at the time, tell them this:
“On the advice of my attorney, I respectfully decline to answer, and hereby
invoke my lawful right not to answer, based on the Fifth and Fourteenth
Amendments of the United States Constitution.”
It is absolutely critical that you not say anything to the police when you are
questioned because, as the famous Miranda warning goes, anything you say can and
will be used against you in court. All of your statements will go into the
police report, and you can rest assured that the police officer will testify
against you as to what you said.
Keeping your mouth shut also ensures that the police won’t be able to falsify
any statements that they will later use against you. And always keep this in
mind: you will never be able to talk yourself out of trouble, much less an
arrest. In other words, the more incriminating statements you give to the
police, the more difficult you make it for your attorney to adequately defend
you.
Similarly, if the police attempt to search your person, vehicle, residence, or
any other place or thing without a search warrant and seek your permission to do
so, respond as follows:
“On the advice of my attorney, I respectfully deny you permission to search
me/my vehicle/my home, and hereby invoke my lawful right to refuse permission
based on the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments of the United States
Constitution.”
Without a valid search warrant, the police – in the absence of probable cause –
need your express permission to search your vehicle or residence. This also
applies to a search of your person where, if lacking reasonable suspicion, the
police need your explicit consent to conduct a lawful search.
Additionally, as discussed above, if the police try to further question you at
the station (or even on the way there), simply repeat your lawful right not to
answer under the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments. Then add the following:
“I also hereby respectfully invoke my rights under the Sixth and Fourteenth
Amendments of the United States Constitution to contact my attorney and make my
phone call.”
Once you assert these rights, the police have no choice but to stop questioning
you. Ideally, you would have an attorney on retainer so that you can also
provide the investigating detective or officer with your lawyer’s contact
information. If you already have the Los Angeles Defense Attorney Law Firm on
retainer, you would simply show them the digital business card provided by your
attorney.
At the Los Angeles Defense Attorney Law Firm, we always take offense when people
dismiss these liberties as mere technicalities. On the contrary, these are the
most fundamental freedoms we enjoy in the United States, and particularly in
California, where one’s federal Constitutional rights are further strengthened
by the state’s own Constitution. It is these very same black-letter civil rights
that motivated the colonists to fight the American Revolution against their
British oppressors, and which were codified as basic human rights in the federal
Constitution. It is these very freedoms which form the basis of our democracy.
Why Ninaz Saffari is One of the Top Trial Attorneys in Los Angeles County?
But it’s in front of a jury at trial where Ninaz truly shines, and where she has
enjoyed her greatest successes. When was the last time you heard of a big-name
lawyer actually going through a complete jury trial? Hands down, she is one of
the absolute finest trial lawyers in LA County. Trials are what she has wanted
to do since her first year in law school, and trials are what she has done since
she started her first day with the Public Defender’s Office in DTLA.
In contrast to many of her contemporaries, Ninaz prefers to diligently push most
of her cases towards trial, particularly if her client is in custody. She often
takes new clients who have been sitting in jail for months because their
previous counsel simply continued the case for no apparent reason (aside from
continuing to receive payments in the meantime).
After so many trials, Ninaz has also become highly skilled at voir dire (jury
selection), particularly in choosing open-minded, fair, and impartial
individuals who will overlook even their own preconceived notions in determining
the fate of her client. Because she has personally practiced so extensively in
every major courthouse in the county (from Lancaster to Long Beach, though
largely in downtown LA), she is intimately familiar with the potential jury
pools in each area. Part of this insight is derived from her post-trial efforts
to speak with interested jurors in order to better understand what swayed them
in her client’s favor. It is these kinds of extraordinary efforts that further
distinguish Ninaz from her competitors. She also rarely takes a case outside of
the county, which has deepened her knowledge and familiarity with the judges and
jury pools in these courthouse.
Once the final jury is impaneled (twelve jurors plus two alternates), Ninaz
quickly earns the respect of the jury by launching into her opening statement
where, in general, she matter-of-factly explains why her client is innocent
and/or why the prosecution’s evidence falls woefully short of establishing guilt
beyond a reasonable doubt. She understands that juries will usually make up
their mind as to the defendant’s guilt or innocence at the conclusion of the
opening statement, and therefore accords it the appropriate attention and
seriousness.
Further, she never makes promises to the jury unless she knows she can fulfill
them in presenting her defense, and takes careful note of all such promises made
by her opposing counsel. She knows that a trial lawyer – whether a prosecutor or
defender – who fails to present promised evidence will be taken to task during
jury deliberations.
And within the context of a trial (and also at a preliminary hearing), Ninaz’s
sharply honed cross-examination skills come into laser-focus. Aided by a keen
memory, an ability to think fast on her feet, and many months of exhaustive
preparation, she is able to dissect, challenge, and contradict every pertinent
inconsistency, inaccuracy, and falsehood uttered by the prosecution’s witnesses.
This particularly applies to police officers and detectives, whose recollections
and sworn statements on the stand often differ significantly from those at the
prelim and in their various written reports.
Few of Ninaz’s contemporaries are as accomplished as she is when it comes to
closing arguments. This is where the fruits of her many months (or even years)
of labor are finally borne. This is her opportunity to systematically,
thoroughly, and convincingly attack every piece of questionable evidence
presented by the DA’s Office. This is her time to highlight the glaring
deficiencies in the statements made by the police and prosecution witnesses,
including the DA’s own experts. And, of course, it’s her chance to summarize all
of her client’s own exculpatory evidence.
Nothing exhilarates Ninaz more than obtaining a not-guilty verdict and, in
particular, seeing clients who literally haven’t seen the sun or breathed fresh
air for months be finally set free. To ultimately see her clients reunited with
their families and ready to begin or resume productive lives is what drives her.
This is her inspiration. This is her passion.
And in instances where there is a hung verdict and the prosecutor sets a new
trial date, Ninaz immediately begins preparing anew – but this time armed with
all the evidence and transcripts from the entire first trial (and, if
applicable, prelim).
What Sets Ninaz Saffari Apart from Her Peers?
The first thing PNCs (prospective new clients) notice when they first speak with
Ninaz is how much more information she provides than her competitors. She
understands that for most people, the criminal process is terrifying and alien;
therefore, she always takes extra time to patiently explain it in easily
understandable layman’s terms. (The fact that she speaks Spanish proficiently
enables her to communicate particularly well with her Latino clients and their
family members.) By the end of the initial telephone call or meeting, the PNCs
(and any spouses or relatives with them) are almost always left with the belief
that Ninaz is more knowledgeable, experienced, and patient than her peers.
The second thing potential new clients realize is that Ninaz doesn’t give a
hard-sell sales pitch, unlike the vast majority of big-name firms whose primary
objective is closing the clients and getting their money at the conclusion of
the first in-person meeting or even over the initial telephone consultation.
These other defense attorneys often make outrageous or even blatantly false
promises, such as their representation that they will be able to get the case
dismissed at the preliminary hearing. Or these lawyers make ridiculous
assertions such as about their supposedly close relationship with the judge or
prosecutor, thereby implying that they can somehow sway the prosecution in their
favor. So if the lawyer you interview tells you something that sounds too good
to be true, then it virtually always is.
Such misrepresentations are not only patently untrue but inherently unethical.
Ninaz doesn’t need to resort to such shameless tactics. She doesn’t have
numerous offices all over LA County or even the state, or many lawyers and
staff, that require a huge monthly overhead. She doesn’t have billboards
overlooking freeways or late-night TV commercials. As a consequence, she enjoys
the luxury of selecting only those cases in which she believes she can have the
most positive impact, and in which she can invest the maximum amount of time and
effort.
So instead of employing slick pressure tactics, Ninaz prefers to plainly lay out
the facts, the law, and potential defense strategies in such a manner that even
the most unfamiliar individual will know what to expect as the case progresses.
She summarizes the outcomes she’s achieved in similar cases, but never as a
prediction or guarantee as to what will happen in the PNC’s own situation (which
would also be unethical). Ninaz understands that the more information a client
and his/her family have, the less anxious and fearful they will be as to what
lays ahead.
Then, after hiring her, the first thing new clients notice about Ninaz is how
communicative and responsive she is to them. Unless she is in court or asleep,
she promptly returns most messages within several hours. Rarely do clients of
big-name firms enjoy such near-immediate feedback.
The second thing new clients notice after they hire her is how well prepared and
thorough she is at each and every court hearing. She personally attends these
hearings, and prepares and argues her own motions – something her big-name peers
rarely do. And she always thoroughly understands the particular law or laws at
issue, and conducts her own legal research in preparing for each hearing.
At preliminary hearings (again, held only in felony cases), wherein the District
Attorney’s Office seeks to convince the superior court judge that there is
sufficient evidence to proceed to trial, Ninaz takes a different tact than many
of her peers. After having completed many hundreds of these hearings, she
understands that the prelim (as it’s commonly referred to) is a mini-trial (with
witnesses, cross-examination, presentation of evidence, etc.) that forces the
prosecution to reveal its hand and allows the defense to keep its own cards
close to the vest. Ninaz also understands that prelims are very difficult to
win (and is always upfront with her PNC’s about this reality), so will often
reserve her most powerful exculpatory evidence in preparation of trial.
(Nevertheless, she has experienced considerable success at prelims, including
having potential-life-sentence cases dismissed outright at that stage.)
Finally, unlike many if not most of her contemporaries, Ninaz will often put her
clients to testify on their own behalf at trial. She understands that juries
want to hear directly from the client about what did or did not happen. In
other words, in many cases Ninaz will not simply limit her defense to attacking
the prosecution’s witnesses and evidence, but will let her client tell their
side of the story in their own words. Juries always want a complete picture of
the events at issue before deliberating, and so whenever possible, she will try
to make that happen.
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LAWYER DEFENSE
Poor communication is the most common complaint against private attorneys,
especially criminal defense lawyers, as per the California State Bar. At Saffira
Law Firm, this is never an issue as we prioritize staying in close contact with
our clients, their family members, and authorized representatives.
Our managing attorney, Ninaz Saffari, gives out her personal cell phone number
to all clients and returns calls within a day. If a client is in custody, Ninaz
will make time to visit them as often as necessary for a thorough defense
preparation. She even maintains contact with some clients and their families for
years after their cases are concluded.
Seeing her clients lead happy lives is her greatest joy.
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