Paula Wasserman Drake

Attorney Paula Drake attended UCLA; she graduated cum laude with a BA in Political Science and a Teaching Credential from the Graduate School of Education.
Ms. Drake taught school in Orange County for five years and received a Bilingual Cross-cultural Specialist Credential from California State University, Fullerton. She attended law school at Western State University, Fullerton. After receiving numerous honors and awards (including Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities, three American Jurisprudence awards, Executive Editor of the Law Review), Ms. Drake graduated with honors and with two published law review articles. She was a certified law clerk for the Orange County District Attorney and then for the Orange County Public Defender.
Ms. Drake began her career as a Deputy Public Defender in Orange County, working in Juvenile Court handling both delinquency and dependency cases. She then handled adult criminal matters of all types until 1990, when she established her own private law practice.
She has worked as an ICDA panel attorney in Los Angeles County, handling criminal matters for indigent defendants, and as a Panel attorney in Orange County.
Handling all types of criminal cases, Ms. Drake also handles professional license disciplinary matters. She handles all DUI matters, including related DMV hearings and writs. She handles all cases personally. She has a 37 years proven track record of success due to her experience, knowledge, reputation, and tenacity. If you are under investigation, she can help you to prevent or minimize possible charges. She can advise on how to clear your criminal record.
Ms. Drake was admitted to Federal Practice in three districts in California. She has been affiliated with various organizations over the years. She continues to teach seminars both to legal professionals and to the community. Formerly, Ms. Drake volunteered in Orange County as a temporary judge. She was just awarded Best Lawyers of 2024.