Pezhman Pakneshan

The Pakneshan Firm is dedicated to representing clients accused, investigated or charged in state and federal criminal and administrative matters. The Pakneshan Firm is a Bay Area criminal, DUI and Civil Rights law firm which has the experience, expertise and resources to handle all phases of your case. Our firm represents clients in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, Marin, Napa, Sonoma, Solano, Santa Clara, and San Mateo counties. The Pakneshan Firm has established itself as one of the Bay Area’s premier criminal defense firms. We have a proven track record for getting the best possible results for our clients.

As a former Deputy District Attorney, Pezhman Pakneshan has prosecuted thousands of cases ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies. Now, Mr. Pakneshan specializes in virtually every area of criminal law.

Mr. Pakneshan’s experience as a former prosecutor makes him uniquely qualified to handle all types of criminal and DUI matters. Knowing how the prosecutor thinks gives him the opportunity to develop an effective defense designed to counter the government’s strategy. Judges and prosecutors respect him because he knows exactly how the system works and he never allows them to take advantage of his clients.

Time and again, Mr. Pakneshan has gained dismissals, acquittals and reductions for his clients. He always strives to keep his clients’ criminal records clear. Mr. Pakneshan is one of California’s foremost authorities on how to clear (expunge) criminal convictions. He is committed to helping people who have been unfairly saddled with a criminal record to petition for expungement or to seal their record.

As an experienced criminal attorney, Mr. Pakneshan is committed to providing each client with the best possible legal representation. When you contact The Pakneshan Firm, your case won’t be passed off to a paralegal—rest assured that an experienced attorney will handle your case personally.