Gil Lee Arbel

University of Southern California Gould School of Law

J.D. (2014) | LAW

2011 - 2014

University of California - Los Angeles

B.S. (2010) | BIOLOGY

2008 - 2011

Activities: Minor in Political Science

Sole Practitioner

Law Office of Gil Lee Arbel

2017 - Current

Represent clients on range of matters including family law, personal injury, contracts, civil litigation, and criminal defense.

Deputy City Attorney

Los Angeles City Attorney

2016 - 2016

Served as lead counsel prosecuting criminal misdemeanor jury trials from inception to verdict for cases including domestic violence, DUI, and narcotics cases. Routinely assigned to work arraignments in criminal court which included plea negotiations. Prosecuted contested hearings, including motions to suppress evidence, motions to adjudicate guilt, and motions for discovery. Litigated victim restitution hearings and facilitated dispute resolution.

Post-Bar Law Clerk

Los Angeles District Attorney, Victim Impact Program

2014 - 2015

Researched, drafted, and filed Special Circumstances Memoranda, Trial Briefs, Motions to Admit Evidence, Motions Opposing Admission of Evidence, and other legal motions and documents. Formulating legal arguments and drafting motions and responses to advance the district attorney’s case. Assisting in a thorough examination of evidence such as investigation reports and interview transcripts to establish the relevant facts and construct an accurate account of the event.

Law Student Legal Extern

Los Angeles District Attorney, Organized Crime Division

2013 - 2013

Worked on cases involving complex litigation. Collaborated presentation of arguments for jury trials. Analyzed and summarized evidence reports, witness statements, event timelines, chain of custody reports, and police investigation reports. Researched statutes and case law relating to admission of evidence, privilege, expert testimony, Constitutional rights, sentencing, bail hearings, and other issues pertaining to criminal law.

California

Since 2014

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Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights

DUI & DWI

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Landlord Tenant

Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death