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SARA AZARI

Sara Azari is an experienced state and federal criminal defense lawyer, published author, co-host of The Presumption Podcast, and resident Legal Analyst on News Nation. She is based in Los Angeles and represents clients in California courts as well as federal district and circuit courts across the United States. She has earned a reputation as a tough and aggressive attorney who has represented numerous clients in cases resulting in successful verdicts and favorable resolutions.  

If you have been arrested and charged with a crime, you need aggressive, experienced, and uncompromising legal representation from an attorney who is committed to zealously protecting the rights of her clients.

Awards

From 2009 to present, Ms. Azari has been consistently designated a Super Lawyer, a recognition that is received by a very small number of strictly vetted lawyers across the country. Super Lawyers® are nominated by their peers upon a rigorous evaluation in a number of areas, including proper licensing, peer recognition, and professional achievements.

 

In 2013, Ms. Azari was also recognized as one of the top 50 Women Lawyers in California.

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In 2017, she was featured as a "Power Player" by Angelino Magazine.

Super Lawyers Criminal Defense Attorney Sara Azari

ADMITTED TO PRACTICE​

 

California

DDistrict of Columbia​

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United States District Court, Districts of California

 

United States Circuit Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit

 

United States Supreme Court

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PRO HAC VICE ADMISSIONS

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United States Military Courts,

Edwards Air Force Base

 

United States District Court,

Southern District of Florida

 

United States District Court,

Eastern District of Pennsylvania​

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United States District Court,

District of New Mexico

 

United States District Court,

Northern & Southern Districts of Texas​

 

United States District Court,

Southern District of New York

 

United States District Court,

Western District of Pennsylvania

MEMBERSHIPS

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  • State Bar of California

  • American Bar Association

  • NACDL (National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers) – Life Member 

  • Federal Bar Association

  • Los Angeles County Bar Association

  • American Health Lawyers Association

  • Women Lawyer’s Association

EDUCATION

 

Juris Doctor, Southwestern University School of Law/Whittier College of Law, Los Angeles

(1999, Cum Laude)

 

Bachelor of Arts, French Literature, University of California, Los Angeles

(1994, Cum Laude)

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LANGUAGES

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  • English

  • French

  • Portuguese

  • Spanish

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