As a child, all Arash Hashemi wanted to do was to play basketball in the NBA. One day, when he was 14, a family friend commented that Arash would be a good lawyer and should pursue law. Something clicked in Arash’s head and from that day on he wanted to be a lawyer. He had no clue about the journey that lay ahead, but he was determined to get to the finish line. In December of 2002, Arash was officially sworn-in as an active member of The State Bar of California. The very next day Arash was in court, taking part in a bench trial. He established the Law Offices of Arash Hashemi on March 1, 2003.
Since that sacred day in December of 2002, Arash has handled a wide variety of criminal cases. Ranging from a simple petty theft to complicated felonies, including murder. He particularly enjoys and is experienced in cases that involve self-defense. Arash has also represented thousands of Californians accused of violating their probation or parole and has argued and practiced before the California Court of Appeals. Arash is admitted to practice before all California State Courts and the United States District Court for the Northern, Eastern, Central & Southern Districts of California. Arash is the host of the Podcast “Hashing Out the Law“ and volunteers on a regular basis at the Mesereau Free Legal Clinic, in South Los Angeles. During his free time, he enjoys playing basketball and photography.
- University of La Verne College of Law
- J.D. (2001)
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- California State University - Northridge
- B.A. (1998) | History
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- President
- Criminal Courts Bar Association
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- Board Member
- West L.A. Chamber of Commerce
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- Host
- Hashing Out the Law
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- www.HashingOutTheLaw.com
- Advisory Board Member
- Mesereau Free Legal Clinic
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- President-Elect
- Criminal Courts Bar Association
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- 1st Vice President
- Criminal Courts Bar Association
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- 2nd Vice President
- Criminal Courts Bar Association
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- Secretary
- Criminal Courts Bar Association
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- Treasurer
- Criminal Courts Bar Association
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- Board Member
- Criminal Courts Bar Association
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- Board Member
- Iranian American Lawyers Association
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- Although the System is Broken, Newsom’s Move isn’t the Answer
- Daily Journal Corp.
- Bill Walks Back Tough-On-Crim Policies
- Daily Journal Corp.
- Arrested for a Crime. Now What?
- Speakeasy Publications
- Drug Crimes & Penalties in California
- Speakeasy Publications
- First Friday MCLE Ethics Luncheon: Ethical duties to a client with a criminal law issue., MCLE ETHICS CREDIT - FIRST FRIDAY LUNCH: Duties of an Attorney Who Does Not Practice Criminal Law to Clients with a Criminal Law Issue, Inotheke, 606 Broadway Ave, Ste 101, Santa Monica, CA 90401
- Santa Monica Bar Association
- California Drug Laws, Public Lecture, Mesereau Free Legal Clinic
- Mesereau Free Legal Clinic
- Crime & Culture: How Culture Comes Into Play During the Prosectutuion & Defense of a Criminal Case, MCLE, L.A. Law Library
- Iranian American Lawyers Association
- Accreditation Number: 32284, POA Code: B4V
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Southern California Super Lawyers
- Super Lawyers
- Southern California Super Lawyers
- Super Lawyers
- Southern California Super Lawyers
- Super Lawyers
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers
- The National Trial Lawyers
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers
- The National Trial Lawyers
- California State Bar # 222454
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- California
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Credit Cards Accepted
Visa, MasterCard, AMEX, PayPal, Zelle
- Criminal Law
- Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- White Collar Crime
- DUI & DWI
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense
- Self-Defense
- Name Changes
- Persian: Spoken, Written
- Q. I pressed charges on my ex for DV and the police have evidence that he did...would I have to go to court?
- A: If he already pleaded guilty, has been sentenced, and the case is completely over you will not have to go to court
- Q. Can an Attorney acquire a police report from the District Attorney that I was denied before?
- A: The normal protocol is for the District Attorney to turn over all discovery to defense counsel.