Atty. Kareem Shereef Aref
Kareem Aref is a lifetime advocate. Before practicing law, Mr.
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Kareem Shereef Aref is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Chudnovsky Law. They have 9+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2017. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, sex crimes, and violent crimes. Admitted to practice in California (2017). Educated at University of California - Davis (J.D., 2017) and University of California - Riverside (B.A., 2014). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Kareem Aref is a lifetime advocate
- Before practicing law, Mr. Aref was active in national movements around education, criminal justice, and social justice reforms
- Mr. Aref joined the legal field as a civil rights and municipal law attorney with what was then Cota Cole and Huber LLP. He then joined the ranks of the San Bernardino County District Attorney's office
- As a Deputy District Attorney, Mr. Aref handled all types of felony cases in addition to serving as a specialized Auto theft prosecutor
- Mr. Aref also worked as Trial Counsel for Strategic Legal Practices APC working on plaintiff-side consumer protection cases
- He has prepared and conducted innumerable cases for trial, hearings, and depositions in various areas of law and has successfully tried numerous jury trials to verdict
- Kareem Aref is the attorney you can count on to skillfully defend your rights and fight your case
- As a former Prosecutor, Mr. Aref has gained invaluable experience and insider knowledge of the system, developed professional relationships, and honed his legal skills to secure the best possible outcome for you
- His stature in the legal community has helped him build relationships with District Attorneys, court staff, and judges to ensure that he can effectively achieve the best possible outcome for every client
- During his years as a Deputy District Attorney, Mr. Aref prosecuted thousands of crimes, from basic misdemeanors to the most serious felony offenses
- His practice included countless motions, preliminary hearings, and cases that allow Mr. Aref to stand tall in any courtroom, lobbying, or advocacy space
- Mr. Aref's oratory skills have earned him recognized on the international level
- Taken with his nonprofit Mr. Aref puts all his time and experience into bettering his community and the world around him.In addition to practicing law, Mr. Aref is the President-Elect of the Western San Bernardino County Bar Association, an active member of the American Bar Association, a founding member of the League of Egyptian American Professionals, and just completed a term with the National Conference of Bar Examiners' Content Scope Committee reimagining the new bar exam
- He is excited to be a part of the Color of Excellence and continue his life dedication to justice
- Kareem Aref has an outstanding track record of client successes and a reputation for strategic and holistic thinking that has made him into a dedicated leader, a tireless servant of justice, and a trusted advisor
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Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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