Alanna D. Coopersmith - Oakland, CA
Attorney at Lamano Law Office
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Oakland, CA
1901 Harrison Street Suite 1100 Oakland, CA 94612
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Oakland Criminal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 02/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
Attorney Information
Overview
Alanna Coopersmith serves as Of Counsel to Lamano Law Office, where she has been a valued collaborator for over five years, handling complex and serious cases with expertise and dedication. We are proud to have her on our team.
Originally from Brooklyn, NY, Alanna practices criminal defense across all Bay Area courts. She is known for her compassionate approach and relentless advocacy for her clients, who face charges ranging from DUI and drug trafficking to white-collar crimes and murder. Prior to joining Lamano Law, Alanna worked as a deputy public defender at the Solano County Public Defender’s Office and volunteered at the San Francisco Public Defender’s Office.
Alanna’s introduction to the legal field began with a prestigious clerkship for United States District Court Judge Stewart Dalzell. She later gained invaluable litigation experience as an associate at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, a leading firm in New York. Alanna holds a degree from Brown University and earned her law degree from the University of Pennsylvania, where she was an editor for the Law Review.
Committed to giving back to her community, Alanna serves on the governing board for the Alameda County Bar Association’s Court-Appointed Attorney Program. While not fluent, she speaks Spanish and strives to bridge communication barriers with her clients. In her personal time, Alanna enjoys running, playing tennis, and spending weekends with her family.
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Pennsylvania Law School,
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
J.D.
Law Review: University of Pennsylvania Law Review, Editor
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University of Pennsylvania Law School,
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
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Non Legal Education
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Brown University,
Providence,
Rhode Island
B.A., Bachelor of Arts
Major: Political Science
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Brown University,
Providence,
Rhode Island
Current Employment Position(s)
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Of Counsel
Past Positions
- United States District Court Judge Stewart Dalzell, Courtroom Clerk
- Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, Litigation Department Associate
- Solano County Public Defender’s Office, Deputy Public Defender
Languages
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English (Primary)
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Spanish
Pro Bono Activities
- Volunteer, San Francisco Public Defender’s Office
Other Affiliations
- Alameda County Bar Association’s Court-Appointed Attorney Program (Governing Board)
- Alameda County Bar Association
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Contact
1901 Harrison Street
Suite 1100
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: 510-899-4215
Email: Send a message
Hours: Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm
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