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“You Are Not A Case Number Or A File, You Are A Person And Deserve To Be Treated Like A Person No Matter What You Have Been Accused Of.”

 

– Principal Attorney, Sam A. Salhab, Esq.

 

Being accused of a Misdemeanor or Felony offense (including DUI or Drug Possession) is no light matter, and you will need a competent Criminal Defense attorney by your side.  Orange County Criminal Defense lawyer Sam Salhab has dedicated his professional career to providing solutions to those who face criminal charges. Because of the emphasis on personalized attention he firmly believes every client deserves, Sam’s services are sought after by people of all walks of life.

 

Sam Salhab is committed to understanding your side of the story, and giving you the best possible legal advice in your case. With his strong background in helping clients facing serious allegations and his concentration in the field, Sam will provide you with experienced and sound legal advice to help resolve your case with the most favorable result possible.

 

If you take your case and future seriously, and want an attorney that does the same, call our office today.

 

HOW WE CAN HELP

 

Facing a criminal charge is an overwhelming and frightening time in a person’s life. It is easy to get depressed, as one may not know where to turn, or what one’s options are. That’s where the Law Office of Sam Salhab comes in. We will help answer all questions that you may have regarding your case, and offer experienced legal advice to help alleviate any of your concerns during this difficult time.

 

BIO

 

Sam Salhab is dedicated to providing the finest and most competent legal representation to his clients. The way the criminal justice system is run today, those charged with crimes often feel like they have little influence or say in the outcome of their case. They feel like the lawyer that they have has done little or nothing to move their case forward, or that they are being forced into a “deal” or plea-bargain that is not in their best interests. Not surprisingly, many clients have not even seen their police reports or even received a copy of the complaint against them. Sam believes that every client deserves personalized attention when it comes to their legal matter, and this is why Sam’s services are so sought after. Here is a small biography describing Sam’s roots in the legal field and his approach to helping clients.

 

Sam developed time management skills, a strong work ethic, and an ability to effectively manage people and information as a law student at the Thomas Jefferson School Of Law in San Diego, California. Specifically, Sam served as Secretary of the on-campus chapter of the National Lawyer’s Guild, an organization devoted to making sure that human rights always trump corporate rights. Sam also served as President of the law school’s Entertainment Law Society. During Sam’s tenure at these organizations, he organized large on-campus symposiums and spent extensive time coordinating keynote speakers and raising funds. While in law school, Sam gained valuable skills in criminal defense at the San Diego County Office of the Public Defender. As a legal intern, his responsibilities included assisting with misdemeanor arraignments, counseling clients, providing legal research, and drafting memoranda on criminal procedure and evidentiary issues.

 

In fact, Sam’s advocacy of civil rights and liberties while in law school earned him the Charles T. Bumer Civil Libertarian award, which is conferred to individuals demonstrating a continued effort and dedication toward protecting and defending the civil liberties of the indigent. Finally, Sam passionately represented the indigent of Fresno County at the Law Offices of the Public Defender and as appointed conflict counsel. Sam’s responsibilities included felony and misdemeanor trials, pre-trial motions, investigations, preliminary hearings, and motions. Sam has conducted over twenty-five (25) jury trials, and managed a caseload including three “strikes” and other life top cases. Sam was also a lead attorney in Fresno County’s D.U.I. Court Pilot Program, which aimed to find sentencing alternatives for third time D.U.I offenders in order to avoid the mandatory 120-day minimum jail time where the third offense occurred within a 10-year period. While managing a heavy caseload, Sam have been able to provide high quality legal counsel to each one of his clients, which he takes great pride in.

 

Currently, Sam maintains law offices in Fresno, San Francisco, and Orange County, California.  His excellent results and hard work ethic have gained him a national reputation amongst both lawyers and clients alike. Most notably, Sam was named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine three (3) years in a row, and a Legal Superstar by Newsweek Magazine.  He was also name Top 40 Under 40 by the National Trial Lawyers Association.

 

 

EDUCATION

 

THOMAS JEFFERSON SCHOOL OF LAW SAN DIEGO, CA
Juris Doctor, December 2004
• Recipient of Charles T. Bumer Libertarian Award
• Secretary of the National Lawyers Guild
• President of Entertainment Law Society
• Pro Bono Honors Award

 

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA TAMPA, FL
Bachelor of Arts, Management Information Systems, December 2000
• Golden Key National Honor Society
• Management Information Society

 

BAR ADMISSION
• State Bar of California
• Eastern District of California Federal Court

 

AWARDS SINCE ADMISSION

 

• Super Lawyers – Rising Star 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018

• AVVO Rated Superb

• AVVO Client’s Choice Award 2017

• Top 10 Attorneys – American Jurist Institute - 2017

• American Jurist Institute – Top 10 Attorneys - 2017

• “10 Best” – Attorney Client Satisfaction
• Newsweek Magazine – Legal Superstar 2015
• The National Trial Lawyers – Top 40 Under 40 – 2014