Paul S. Geller Esq. - Pasadena, CA
Attorney at The Law Offices of Paul S. Geller, P.C.
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Pasadena, CA
215 N. Marengo Ave. 3rd Floor Pasadena, CA 91101
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- 1 Super Lawyers®
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27
Years
Experience
Pasadena Criminal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 06/23/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
- DUI
Attorney Information
Overview
Having a diverse background is one of the reasons Mr. Geller can negotiate and argue cases so effectively. A native of southern California, Mr. Geller displayed his leadership skills playing college baseball and obtaining his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Colorado at Boulder. After working in the corporate world in San Francisco for two years, he returned to Los Angeles, attending Southwestern University School of Law. He volunteered and worked throughout law school for the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office. Upon graduating from law school, he landed a job with the District Attorney's office as a trial prosecutor. He prosecuted and conducted jury trials on all types of cases, such as DUIs, thefts, robberies, embezzlement, firearm violations, gang cases, and murder.
As a criminal defense attorney, he has remained active in professional and community activities, including active membership and specialty trial and DUI training with the National College of DUI Defense, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the California DUI Lawyers Association, the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the Beverly Hills Bar Association, the Pasadena Bar Association, and the Indigent Criminal Defense Appointments Program. He also coaches and judges trial advocacy teams and competitions in southern California.
It is Mr. Geller's well-roundedness that has enabled him to effectively communicate with judges, prosecutors, and juries, and to become a highly successful and aggressive criminal defense attorney. His dedication to his clients and sincere interest in justice is what makes his representation different from other criminal defense attorneys who simply treat their clients like "cases", rather than people.
Organizations and Memberships:
- Of Counsel — Russakow, Ryan, and Johnson;
- California DUI Lawyers Association - specialized training/Member;
- National College for DUI Defense - specialized training/Member;
- Certified Training on Field Sobriety Tests and DUI/DWI Detection by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - specialized training/Member
- Pasadena Bar Association - Member
- Los Angeles County Bar Association- Member
- Beverly Hills Bar Association- Member
- former Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney;
- Indigent Criminal Defense Appointments Program - Member
Awards and Honors
Awards
Honors
- Lifetime Member, Strathmore's Who's Who, 2004
- National College for DUI Defense, 2007 - Present
- California DUI Lawyers Association, 2005 - Present
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2007 - Present
- Avvo Top Contributor Award, 2020
- Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2009 - 2013
- Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine, 2010 - 2019
- Super Lawyers Award, 2020 - 2025
- Southern California Top Attorney, 2015 - Present
- Super Lawyers Award, 2014 - 2015
Other Sources of Feedback About Paul S. Geller Esq.
Included on the 2026 Southern California Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Southern California Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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Southwestern University School of Law,
Los Angeles,
California, 1999
Juris Doctor
Non Legal Education
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University of Colorado Boulder,
Boulder,
Colorado, 1994
B.S., Bachelor of Science
Major: Business Administration
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Past Positions
- Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office
References
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Russakow, Ryan, and Johnson, Pasadena, California
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The Ryan Law Group, Pasadena, California
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Davis & Davis, LLP - Los Angeles
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Indigent Criminal Defense Appointments - Los Angeles County Bar Association
Pro Bono Activities
- Indigent Criminal Defense Appointments Program
- Southwestern University, Coach
- Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office, Volunteer
Representative Cases
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People v. Feng
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People v. Reyes
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People v. Valadez
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People v. Kim
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People v. Kar. Ala.
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People v. Marine
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People v. Gonzalez, H.
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People v. M. Vega
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People v. Wang, J.
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People v. Velasco
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People v. Song
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People of the State of California v. Sol., M.
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People v. K., William
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People v. Perl., J
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People v. Dur., S.
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People v. Naz., Dim.
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People vs. And., Jason
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People v. Takish., B.
Published Works
Articles
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Aspatore Book publication Defending DUI in California, 2012
Bar Admissions
- California, 1999
- U.S. District Court Central District of California, 1999
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of California, 2003
Specialties and Certifications
- Indigent Criminal Defense Appointments Program
- Specialized Driving Under the Influence Defense Training by the National College for DUI Defense
- Certified Training on Field Sobriety Tests and DUI/DWI Detection
- Certified in use and calibration of the Alco-Sensor IV alcohol detection device
Other Affiliations
- Pasadena Bar Association, 2003 - Present (Member)
- Los Angeles County Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section, 2003 - Present (Member)
- Beverly Hills Bar Association (Member)
- California DUI Lawyers Association, 2003 - Present (Member)
- Southern California Bar Association
- California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, 2011 - Present (Board Member)
- California Attorneys for Criminal Justice (Member), 2008 - Present
- National College of DUI Defense, 2003 - Present (Member)
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2003 - Present (Member)
Reviews
Customer Reviews for Paul S. Geller Esq.
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5.0 Value
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5.0 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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