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Sami Ziad Azhari

Sami Ziad Azhari

 
  • Criminal Law, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI...
  • California, Illinois
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Lawyer Rating and Reviews
Legal Knowledge
5.0/5.0
Legal Analysis
5.0/5.0
Communication Skills
5.0/5.0
Ethics and Professionalism
5.0/5.0
Jennifer Wirth
Jennifer Wirth April 12, 2024
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Sami is a dedicated advocate for his clients. He is approachable, but a fierce opponent in court. He is not afraid to go to trial if it has merit. I regularly refer clients to him and he does an exceptional job. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Sami is an exceptional criminal and DUI defense attorney. I have recommended him to many clients over the years and he always goes above and beyond. I trust him to give honest advice and he will go to the wall for a client. He has extensive trial experience and I never worry that he will just plead a client out who has a good case. He fights cases at trial regularly and has an impressive win record.

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

Many of my clients for driver's license reinstatement have needed Sami's assistance for DUI defense or driving on a revoked license charges. I always feel comfortable referring to Sami because I know he will do an excellent job.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
I have worked with Sami on joint cases for at least a decade.
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Sami doesn't give up on a case. He is extremely knowledgeable in criminal and DUI defense. He fights a case to get to the best possible result. He is also very relatable and genuinely cares about the well-being of his clients.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Sami regularly publishes articles and he always has an answer when I have a question about his area of practice.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Sami is excellent at recognizing whether a case can be fought (and often won) or when it would save the client money to negotiate a plea deal. He doesn't waste client money. He only fights cases that have a decent likelihood of success.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Sami is easy to talk to and I receive a lot of positive feedback from clients about him. He is a genuinely good person.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Sami is an ethical, fair lawyer. I trust him completely with our joint clients.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Federal Criminal Defense, Illinois Criminal Defense, DUI Defense
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Appeals
  • Client Relations
  • Drafting
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Oral Argument
  • Trials
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes