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Ghazal Sharif

9 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Criminal Law
California

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Priscilla Higuera January 28, 2021

Rating: 10

Ms. Sharif is a passionate, dedicated and effective advocate. She works tirelessly to ensure the best outcome for her clients. Ms. Sharif takes her time to carefully analyze every case and is exceptional in working with other legal professionals to preemptively protect her non-U.S. citizen clients from potential immigration consequences down the road. I highly recommend Ms. Sharif! View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague
Classmate at Law School

Ms. Sharif and I have worked on multiple cases together in which criminal and immigration issues overlapped.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

Ms. Sharif and I have worked on several matters in which she focused on criminal law issues and I worked on the immigration law issues.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
Various dates 2011-present.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Ms. Sharif is one of the most zealous and passionate attorneys I have worked with. She has a client-centered approach and makes sure her clients are heard, understood, and their goals are her priority. Ms. Sharif often appears in criminal courts throughout the Bay Area and is known among various counties for her effective and professional advocacy.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Ms. Sharif is well versed in the law. She is highly knowledgeable and maintains up-to-date on legal and policy changes.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Ms. Sharif possesses excellent legal analysis skills. She takes a deep dive into her clients' cases to ensure nothing is overlooked.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Ms. Sharif is communicative and responsive. She is also an effective communicator when working with non-English speaking clients ensuring they understand the procedure and possible outcomes in their cases.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Ms. Sharif is honest and professional. She manages her practice with integrity, reliability, and proficiency.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal law - DUI defense

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Q. Please provide any additional comments about this lawyer
Ms. Sharif is a passionate, dedicated and effective advocate. She works tirelessly to ensure the best outcome for her clients. Ms. Sharif takes her time to carefully analyze every case and is exceptional in working with other legal professionals to preemptively protect her non-U.S. citizen clients from potential immigration consequences down the road. I highly recommend Ms. Sharif!

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Dmitry Stadlin October 8, 2020

Rating: 10

Ghazal is an experienced and hard-working DUI attorney, whose practice is built on results. She examines cases from every possible angle to get her clients great outcomes. I am confident that you will be in great hands with Ghazal - and she's great at getting back to clients. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Ghazal and I had cases together in Santa Clara County

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Different Client, Same Side of Case

Criminal co-defendants

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
2019

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Ghazal understands what motivates prosecutors and how to appeal to their interests.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Ghazal knows DUIs inside and out, and also knows how different counties deal with the same types of cases differently.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Ghazal has a great understanding of DUI law and how it applies to any conceivable situation.

Communication Skills: Excellent

She’s super responsive by phone, text or email. Doesn’t use much jargon.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Ghazal is a paradigm for how other lawyers should behave. Her experience as a DA taught her the obligations and responsibilities of prosecutors, and she holds them to account.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
DUI Defense

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Legal Research
Legal Writing
Litigation
Problem Solving
Trials

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Tamara Joan Zivot November 16, 2019

Rating: 10

Her case handling skill is top-notch as are her communication and people skills. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

I met Ghazal Sharif in court in the Bay area where we both practice. She is very knowledgeable about DUI's and DMV matters so when I have been in court, often specially appearing for other attorney's where I may not know the case as well, she has been my go to for legal answers or information that the attorney of record may not have covered with the client.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

I Represented Them

We did not work on any specific case together. Please see above

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
Did not work with but have spoken with in court and seminars and benefitted from her DUI/DMV knowledge.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

She is a warrior armed with knowledge. She finds the winning angles and does not stop until she executes the best deal or wins at trial or appeal if need be.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

She knows DMV information the very latest and DUI because she has been doing almost exclusive work in this area.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Ghazal is a genius when it comes to analysis. I like the way she thinks.

Communication Skills: Excellent

She has a winning, warrior, and always professional attitude.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

She is an honest and ethical attorney and a breathe of fresh air.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal law, DUI, DMV, License

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Q. Please provide any additional comments about this lawyer
This is the attorney I would hire for myself or my loved ones if any of us were ever in trouble.

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Michael J. Silveira November 10, 2019

Rating: 10

She cares about her clients and works hard on their behalf. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Colleague in the criminal defense community, and has performed some work for my firm.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

Assisted my firm in representing a client for a criminal charge.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
6/2019 - 11/2019

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

She cares about her clients. She is a wonderful lawyer and human being.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Knows the law well. She stays current on new changes in the law.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Solid legal reasoning. She is sharp and understands thing quickly.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Great communicator. Very fair and compassionate. She never condescends a client.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Very honest and has integrity. I have trusted her with my clients before, and would do so again.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal Law

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Legal Research
Legal Writing
Litigation

Q. Please provide any additional comments about this lawyer
I never hesitate to refer clients in locations where she practices.

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Ashley Dudley September 25, 2019

Rating: 10

Ghazal is a 10/10 lawyer. She is an extremely smart and effective advocate, and passionate about helping her clients. She is an amazing trial attorney, but just as effective in negotiations. She is the type of lawyer I would want on my side. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague
Classmate at Law School

I first met Ghazal over 8 years ago, in law school. We became friends, and now colleagues as we've both grown in our legal careers.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Different Client, Same Side of Case

We both represent criminal defendants.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
Since 2015

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Ghazal is an incredibly smart, passionate, and articulate advocate. She always has her client's best interest in mind and is solely focused on obtaining the best outcome for them possible.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

She is a walking criminal code encyclopedia. Her knowledge of the statutes, past and emerging case law, and legal strategy puts her high above lawyers with much more experience.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Ghazal's legal analysis is always spot on. I have reached out to her for insights on case analysis and strategy frequently, and value her ability to analyze a case quickly and accurately.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Ghazal is charismatic. People like her and listen to her. She is very effective at getting her argument across, and judges and other lawyers listen to her, which is rare for most attorneys.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Ghazal's ethics are beyond reproach. She is fair and ethical to her client's, the court, and other attorneys. Ghazal does not need dirty tricks to win her cases - she has the knowledge and skills to win without having to "play dirty."

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal Defense and DUI/DWI Defense

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Client Relations
Collaboration
Dispute Resolution
Emotional Intelligence
Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
Legal Research
Legal Writing
Litigation
Mediation
Negotiation
Oral Argument
Problem Solving
Pro Bono and Community Services
Project Management
Trials
Use of Technology

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Gustavo Magana, Jr. August 25, 2019

Rating: 10

My rating is based on results I have seen in court and based on interactions with this attorney. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Ms. Sharif is an incredibly gifted and hardworking attorney. She has extensive jury trial and motion experience and is, therefore, able to efficiently see and apply the best possible defenses for her clients.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Different Client, Same Side of Case

Ms. Sharif is able to balance being a fierce advocate for her clients and still maintain a professional rapport and relationship with district attorneys. The great deals she is able to get for her clients shows respect for her advocacy skills from the DA's.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
I have worked with and known this attorney professionally since July of 2018.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

This attorney is an effective advocate because she is very experienced and always makes sure to prepared on every single one of her cases. Ms. Sharif thoroughly reviews her cases, keeps up on new case law, and is able to convey the unique situation of each client.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Ms. Sharif's extensive trial and motion experience allow her to see the holes in the DA's case and use them to her advantage for her clients. I highly respect her opinion on legal matters and tactics.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

This attorney works hard to stay up to date on all new developments in criminal defense to best apply them for her clients. This includes attending continuing education courses and legal research online.

Communication Skills: Excellent

I have seen Ms. Sharif work with DA's in several counties in the bay area and she always advocates for her client's in a passionate and professional manner.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

I have always seen the highest level of professionalism from Ms. Sharif in the courtroom with both DA's, deputies, and courtroom staff.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal Defense

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Q. Please provide any additional comments about this lawyer
I would highly recommend Ms. Sharif as a criminal defense attorney. She is a hardworking, driven, articulate, and fierce advocate for her clients. Ms. Sharif's clients can rest assured that she will fight for them to get them the best result possible.

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

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