The Pakneshan Firm - San Francisco, CA

Strategic Criminal Defense Powered by Prosecutorial Experience

An arrest or criminal investigation can upend your reputation, professional licensing, and personal freedom within hours. When confronting law enforcement authorities and aggressive prosecutors in San Francisco and throughout the greater Bay Area, having an experienced criminal defense counselor on your side is indispensable. The Pakneshan Firm, situated in San Francisco's Financial District at 50 California Street, provides formidable legal representation for defendants facing misdemeanor and felony charges. Founded by Pezhman Pakneshan, a former Deputy District Attorney, the firm brings rare insider insight to anticipate prosecution strategies and dismantle state allegations.

Aggressive DUI and Driving Crime Defense

Driving under the influence allegations in California carry mandatory jail penalties, license suspensions, and substantial fines. As one of Northern California's most distinguished DUI/DWI defense lawyers, attorney Pakneshan draws upon extensive training conducted by the California Department of Justice Bureau of Forensic Services. Having handled more than 1,000 driving under the influence cases, he utilizes deep technical knowledge regarding breathalyzer calibration, EPAS blood analysis, and blood alcohol concentration extrapolation to challenge state evidence. The firm defends:

• First-time and repeat driving under the influence charges involving alcohol, prescription drugs, or illegal substances.
• Commercial driver license violations and defense representation at California Department of Motor Vehicles administrative per se hearings.
• Felony driving under the influence matters involving collisions, property destruction, or severe bodily injury.
• Vehicular manslaughter allegations, reckless driving offenses, and citation disputes guided by skilled traffic ticket lawyers.
• Underage alcohol offenses and zero tolerance driving suspensions for young drivers.

Comprehensive Defense for Violent, Drug, and Theft Offenses

The criminal justice system moves swiftly against individuals accused of serious crimes. Serving as determined violent crime defense lawyers and domestic violence lawyers, attorney Pezhman Pakneshan defends clients charged with assault and battery, domestic battery, spousal abuse, and restraining order violations. Furthermore, as trusted drug crime defense lawyers and theft and burglary defense lawyers, the firm manages complex investigations involving narcotics possession, sales, grand theft, shoplifting, identity theft, and white collar financial fraud. Every case receives meticulous evidentiary review to uncover unlawful searches, Miranda violations, and evidentiary discrepancies.

Criminal Record Clearance, Expungements, and Sealing

A past criminal record should not prevent you from securing housing, passing background checks, or obtaining rewarding employment. Attorney Pakneshan is recognized as one of California's foremost legal authorities on post-conviction relief. The firm assists clients with expungement petitions under California Penal Code Section 1203.4, felony reduction to misdemeanors under Proposition 47, early termination of probation, and record sealing under California Senate Bill 393, allowing individuals to restore their clean slate.

Direct Representation and 24/7 Availability

When you contact The Pakneshan Firm, your case is never relegated to an inexperienced paralegal or junior associate. Attorney Pezhman Pakneshan handles your defense personally, answering your questions, appearing alongside you in court, and relentlessly pursuing dismissals, charge reductions, and acquittals. With round-the-clock availability and transparent flat fees, clients receive prompt communication when they need an attorney most. If you find a lawyer necessary to protect your rights or need to hire an attorney after an arrest, contact The Pakneshan Firm today for a free confidential consultation.