Ardalon Fakhimi - Los Angeles, CA
Attorney at California Criminal Defense Center
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Los Angeles, CA
10940 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 1600 Los Angeles, CA 90024
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Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 11/11/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
- DUI Defense
- Domestic Violence Defense
- Vehicular Crimes
- Theft Offenses
- Drug Offenses
- Gun Offenses
- Violent Crimes
- Sex Crimes
Attorney Information
Overview
About Ardalon Fakhimi
Ardalon Fakhimi, attorney and founder of the California Criminal Defense Center, has dedicated over 24 years exclusively to criminal and DUI defense. Early in his career, he gained extensive experience in both prosecution and defense while working with the Offices of the Attorney General and the Public Defender. Mr. Fakhimi has personally handled and litigated thousands of criminal cases ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies in the Superior Court of California. He is an expert in alcohol- and drug-related DUI cases and represents clients in DMV administrative hearings. A member of several national DUI defense organizations, he stays current with legal and scientific developments and is trained in breath-alcohol device operation. All client matters are handled personally by him.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Top Rated Attorney - DUI & Criminal Defense, Avvo, 2011 - 2018
- Client's Choice, Avvo, 2011 - 2018
- Top 10 Attorneys, American Jurist Institute, 2017
- Top 10% in the USA - Criminal Defense Lawyers, Lawyers of Distinction, 2017
- 10 Best in 2014, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers, 2014
- Top Lawyers in California, American Lawyer Media, 2013
- DUI Trial Seminar, NCDD, 2007 - 2008
- Legal Force, Top Criminal Lawyer, 2008
- Pro Bono Honors Award, California Western College of Law, 1998
Education
Legal Education
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California Western School of Law, San Diego, California, 1999
Juris Doctor
Non Legal Education
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Pennsylvania State University, 1995
B.A., Bachelor of Arts -
University of Nevada, 1993
B.A., Bachelor of Arts
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney and Founder
Past Positions
- Public Defender's Office, Legal Intern, 1998 - 1999
- Attorney General's Office, Law Clerk, - 1999
- Western Legal Group, Attorney, 2001 - 2002
- Office of the Public Defender, Deputy Public Defender, 2002 - 2007
Classes and Seminars
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National Moot Court Competition Moot Court Judge, 2010
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IABA Panel Presentaition Discussion of Select Law Practice Areas, 2010
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National Moot Court Competition Moot Court Competition Judge, 2009
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IALA Understanding the Breathalyzer Device, 2009
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IABA Panel Presentation Discussion of Select Law Practice Areas, 2009
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IABA Working as a Private Criminal Defense Lawyer, 2009
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Criminal Convictions for Undocumented Clients Appropriate Pleas for Undocumented Clients, 2009
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IABA Life as a Public Defender, 2008
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Domestic Violence Seminar Navigating Through Domestic Violence Court, 2007
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Chapman Law Rising Blood Alcohol Defense, 2007
- Police Officer Courtroom Training Police Officer Cross Examination Training & Techniques, 2004
Representative Cases
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People v Neam H. (Abbreviations used for client confidentiality)
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People v Elv T. (Abbreviations used for client confidentiality)
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People v Martha G.(initials used for confidentiality)
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People v. AB(Initials used for client confidentiality)
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People v Mo. G. (Initials used for confidentiality)
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People v. A.T. (Initials used for client confidentiality)
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People v. KN (Initials used for client confidentiality)
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People v. W.A.M. (initials used for client confidentiality)
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People v. A.Z. (initials used for client confidentiality)
Published Works
Articles
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California Counties Magazine Law Enforcement's Use of Force, 2009
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Javan Publications Blood Alcohol Patterns And What They Mean, 2008
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CCDC DUI Info California DUI Blood Tests, 2008
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CCDC Online California DUI Breath Tests, 2008
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Criminal Law Bulletin Fallacies of the No-Drive Defense, 2008
Bar Admissions
- California, 2001
Other Affiliations
- CMBA - Culver Marina Bar Association, 2013 - Present (Member)
- Desert Bar Association, 2012 - Present (Member)
- OCCDBA - Orange County Criminal Defense Bar Association, 2010 - Present (Member)
- SBCBA - San Bernardino Bar Association, 2007 - Present (Member)
- CACJ - California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, 2007 - Present (Member)
- BHBA - Beverly Hills Bar Association, 2007 - Present (Member)
- NACDL - National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2007 - Present (Attorney Member)
- NHBA - Newport Harbor Bar Association, 2007 - Present (Member)
- CDLA - California DUI Lawyers Association, 2007 - Present (Member)
- RCBA - Riverside County Bar Association, 2007 - Present (Attorney Member)
- LACBA - Los Angeles County Bar Association, 2007 - Present (Member)
- NORML - National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, 2007 - Present (Legal Committee - Lifetime Attorney Member)
- NCDD - National College of DUI Defense, 2007 - Present (Attorney Member)
- CPDA - California Public Defenders Association, 2002 - Present (Attorney Member)
- OCBA - Orange County Bar Association, 2002 - Present (Attorney Member)
- SDBA - San Diego Bar Association, 2001 - Present (Attorney Member)
- ABA - American Bar Association, 2001 - Present (Attorney Member)
- State Bar of California (Member)
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Contact
10940 Wilshire Blvd.
Suite 1600
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Phone Number: 213-992-5936
Email: Send a message
Hours: 24/7
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