Atty. Tarek Shawky

Atty. Tarek Shawky

Tarek Shawky is a lawyer practicing criminal law, criminal defense. Tarek received a degree from Southwestern Univ SOL, Los Angeles, CA, and has been licensed for 20 years.

Pasadena Pasadena 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Tarek Shawky at a glance

Tarek Shawky is a criminal defense attorney based in Pasadena, California. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Admitted to practice in California (2006). Educated at Southwestern Law School (law, 2006) and Southwestern Univ SOL, Los Angeles, CA Univ of California at Los Angeles, CA (—). Serands clients in Pasadena, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Tarek Shawky is a lawyer practicing criminal law, criminal defense
  • Tarek received a degree from Southwestern Univ SOL, Los Angeles, CA, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Tarek practices in Pasadena, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Tarek Shawky's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Tarek Shawky handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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Jurisdictional Context

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 Pasadena 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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Where is Tarek Shawky's law office located?
Tarek Shawky's law practice is located in Pasadena, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Tarek Shawky handle?
Tarek Shawky focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Tarek Shawky practiced law?
Tarek Shawky has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Tarek Shawky go to law school?
Tarek Shawky earned their education at (law, 2006); (—).
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Education

law
Southwestern Law School
- 2006
Southwestern Univ SOL, Los Angeles, CA Univ of California at Los Angeles, CA
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2006

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