Heena Patel

Experienced Trial Attorney that has handled over 12,000 cases. She will protect

10+ Years of Experience

Heena Patel is an assertive criminal defense attorney, practicing in both Los Angeles County and Orange County. She has a reputation for being tough in the courtroom, protecting her clients’ rights, but is also respected by opposing counsel and judges for her honesty, professionalism and knowledge of the law. Attorney Patel has handled over 12,000 criminal cases, carrying a caseload of over 200 cases a month. She has vigorously defended her clients charged with battery, domestic violence, assault with a deadly weapon, sex crimes, rape, vehicular manslaughter, attempted murder, DUI, hit and run, license suspension, theft, burglary, robbery and arson. As a former Deputy Public Defender in Los Angeles County, Attorney Patel was in the courtroom every day, negotiating with District Attorneys and arguing before judges for her clients’ rights. This experience with being in the courtroom on a daily basis has not only made her an excellent trial attorney, it has also made her a skilled negotiator, achieving favorable outcomes on many of her cases.

Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
Juvenile Law

Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
California
Since 2007
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Languages

  • English:
    Spoken, Written

Independent Juvenile Defender
Los Angeles Counry Bar Association
2019 –

Current

Attorney, Principal Owner
Law Office of Heena Patel
2015 –

Current

Deputy Public Defender
Los Angeles County Public Defender
2007 –

2015

Legal Intern
Law Office of Seki, Nishimura & Watase
2006 –

2007

Law Clerk
Los Angeles County Public Defender
2005 –

2007

Legal Intern
McCarthy and Holthus LLP
2003 –

2004

Legal Intern
Law Office of Swati Desai
2003 –

2003

Southwestern University School of Law
J.D. (2007)
2004


2007

Honors: Board of Governors and Member of Trial Advocacy Honors Program
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University of California – San Diego
B.A. (2003) | Sociology and Law and Society
1999


2003

Honors: Provost Honors Magna Cum Laude
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Rising Star
SuperLawyer
2020
Superb
AVVO, a leading attorney referral website
2020
Rising Star
SuperLawyer
2019
Superb
AVVO, a leading attorney referral website
2019
Rising Star
SuperLawyer
2018

Superb
AVVO, a leading attorney referral website
2018
Superb
AVVO, a leading attorney referral website
2017
Superb
AVVO, a leading attorney referral website
2016
Client’s Choice Award
AVVO, a leading attorney referral website
2015
Attorney Rating: Superb, www.avvo.com
AVVO, a leading attorney referral website
2015
Rating is based on years of experience, client and peer reviews, academic and employment history, publication credits, awards, and significant cases

South East Asian Bar Association

Board Member
2010 –
Current
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member
2010 –
Current
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California Public Defenders Association

Member
2010 –
Current
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State Bar of California

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Member
2007 –
Current
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Articles & Publications
Finding the Right Criminal Defense Attorney
AVVO
April 15, 2015
Websites & Blogs

Website
Criminal Defense
Blog
ON THE STAND: tips for testifying

Law Office of Heena Patel – Diamond Bar Office
3333 S. Brea Canyon Rd., Suite 213
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
US
Cell: (714) 455-9937
Fax: (909) 468-5020

Law Office of Heena Patel – Santa Ana Office
2677 N. Main St., Suite 820
Santa Ana, CA 92705
US
Cell: (714) 455-9937
Fax: (714) 571-0847