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Fred Thiagarajah
Fred Thiagarajah
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Newport Beach CA

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Contact

Fred Thiagarajah: Member at The Right Choice Law
5015 Birch St., Suite 107 Newport Beach, CA 92660-8113
Website: https://www.fredthia.com
Phone: 949-570-5232
Offices:
Right Choice Law
  1. Newport Beach, CA 5015 Birch St., Suite 107 Newport Beach, CA 92660-8113 Phone: 949-570-5232
  2. Murrieta, CA 25096 Jefferson Ave., Suite B-138 Murrieta, CA 92562 Phone: 877-744-4814
  3. Fullerton, CA 1440 N. Harbor Blvd. Fullerton, CA 92835 Phone: 877-744-4814
  4. Rancho Cucamonga, CA 9431 Haven Ave. Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 Phone: 877-744-4814
  5. Riverside, CA 11801 Pierce St. Riverside, CA 92505 Phone: 877-744-4814

Languages

English , English , Spanish

Practice Areas

  • Criminal Defense 50%

    All types of criminal defense, both misdemeanor and felony, including real estate & mortgage fraud, domestic violence, sex crimes, drug crimes, violent crimes, theft/burglary and more.

  • DUI & DWI 50%

    Everything related to DUI defense including admin per se (DMV) hearings and exploring all issues related to DUIs such as driving defenses, rising blood alcohol defenses, chemical test error, probable cause for enforcement stop,and analysis of field sobriety exercise performance. Aggressive negotiator with the DA's office and if necessary, thorough and experienced trial attorney.

Resumes

Associations

Association name Position name Duration
State Bar of California Member 1999 - 1900
State Bar of California Member N/A
Orange County Bar Association Member N/A
South Asian Bar Association of Southern California Board Member 2004 - 2017
Orange County Bar Association Member 2004 - 1900
Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce Member 2005 - 1900
Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce Member N/A
Los Angeles County Bar Association Member 2005 - 2015
California Public Defenders Association Member N/A
California Public Defenders Association Member 2007 - 1900
MENSA Member 2008 - 1900
MENSA Member N/A
North American South Asian Bar Association, Criminal Justice Committee Co-Chair 2009 - 2012

Awards

Award name Grantor Date granted
Top 100 Criminal Lawyers American Society of Legal Advocates 2018
Top 100 Trial Lawyers National Trial Lawyers 2018
Super Lawyer Super Lawyers 2018
Top 100 Criminal Lawyers American Society of Legal Advocates 2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers National Trial Lawyers 2017
Super Lawyer Super Lawyers 2017
Top 100 Criminal Lawyers American Society of Legal Advocates 2016
Super Lawyer Super Lawyers 2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers National Trial Lawyers 2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers National Trial Lawyers 2015
Top 100 Criminal Lawyers American Society of Legal Advocates 2015
Best DUI Defense Attorney OC Register 2014
Top 100 Criminal Lawyers for California American Society of Legal Advocates 2014
Top 100 Criminal Lawyers for California American Socity of Legal Advocates 2013
Rising Star (Best Attorney Under 40) Super Lawyers 2013
Power Attorney in Orange County Riviera Magazine 2013
Best DUI Defense Attorney OC Register / OC Metro 2013
Rising Star (Best Attorneys under 40) Super Lawyers 2012
Best DUI Defense Attorney OC Metro Magazine 2012
Power Attorney in Orange County Riviera Magazine 2012
Best DUI Defense Attorney OC Metro Magazine 2011
Runner-Up Hale Moot Court Program USC Law School 1998

Education

School name Degree Graduated
Pomona College BA - Bachelor of Arts 1994
University of Southern California JD - Juris Doctor 1999
University of Southern California JD - Juris Doctor 1999

Legal Cases

Case name Outcome
In re B.Y. (Felony DUI) (DMV Hearing) Won the DMV Hearing
P.K. v. J.W. (Restraining Order Hearing) Client prevailed
People v R.R. (DUI) Wet & Reckless
People v. A.B. (2nd Petty Theft) 18 months probation & no jail
People v. A.B. (Possession Stolen Property) Dismissed
People v. A.B. (Theft) Case dismissed
People v. A.C. (DUI) Convinced DA not to file charges
People v. A.C. (DUI) Exhibition of Speed
People v. A.C. (Felony Evading Arrest & DUI) 180 days house arrest and felony reduced to misdemeanor
People v. A.D. (Hit & Run) No charges filed
People v. A.F. (Domestic Violence) Jury Trial -- Not Guilty
People v. A.H. (Assault & Battery) (Jury Trial) Dismissal of All Charges
People v. A.H. (Drugs) Case dismissed
People v. A.K. (Battery) Case dismissed
People v. A.K. (Possession of Numchuks) Case Dismissed; Client never pled guilty
People v. A.L. (Assault and Battery) Case dismissed
People v. A.L. (Assault) (Motion to Sever) Charges dismissed
People v. A.M. (Assault) (Jury Trial) Jury Trial -- Full Acquittal
People v. A.M. (Child Endangerment) Reduced to disturbing the peace
People v. A.M. (Domestic Violence) Case dismissed
People v. A.M. (Sealing Arrest Record) Motion granted. Arrest records sealed.
People v. A.N. (Petty Theft) Case dismissed
People v. A.R. (Domestic Violence) Case dismissed
People v. A.R. (Petty Theft) Case Dismissed
People v. A.S. (2nd DUI) Wet & Reckless
People v. A.S. (Assault on police officer) Convinced DA not to file charges
People v. A.S. (Minor in Possession of Alcohol) Case Dismissed
People v. A.S. (Petty Theft) Charge reduced to an infraction
People v. A.S. (Solicitation of Prostitution) Case Dismissed
People v. A.T. (Petty Theft) Case Dismissed
People v. A.V. (Deadly Threats) Convinced DA not to file charges
People v. A.V. (DUI -- Prescription Drugs) Charges not filed
People v. A.W. (Drugs) No jail
People v. A.Z. (Burglary) Reduced to misdemeanor
People v. AJK (Assault) Reduced to misdemeanor disturbing the peace with community service & no jail time
People v. B.C. (Drugs & DUI) 180 days house arrest
People v. B.G. (Fake Id) Case dismissed
People v. B.J. (Date Rape) Charges Not Filed
People v. B.K. (Theft) Reduced to misdemeanor trespass
People v. B.R. (Domestic Violence) Reduction to misdemeanor; no jail
People v. B.Y. (Felony DUI) Probation with only 1 day jail
People v. BD Jury Trial -- Conviction
People v. BS Jury Trial -- Partial Acquittal
People v. Buehring Jury Trial -- Full Acquittal
People v. C.B. (Public Intoxication & Battery) Charges Not Filed
People v. C.C. (Sex Case) No Sex Offender Registration
People v. C.C. (Theft) Reduced to infraction
People v. C.D. (DUI) Convinced DA not to file charges
People v. C.D. (Possession of Deadly Weapons) Convinced City Attorney not to file charges
People v. C.E. (Sexual Assault) Convinced DA not to file charges
People v. C.G. (Restraining Order) Case dismissed
People v. C.L. (Drugs) Case dismissed
People v. C.P. (2nd DUI) 60 days house arrest
People v. C.P. (Drugs) Factually innoncent; arrest record sealed
People v. C.S. (Domestic Violence) Misdemeanor with no probation or jail
People v. D.B. (DUI) Case dismissed
People v. D.C. (Domestic Violence) No charges filed
People v. D.C. (Reckless Driving) Case Dismissed
People v. D.C. (Speed Contest) Case Dismissed
People v. D.D. (Drug Sales) No jail
People v. D.D. (Drugs) Avoided suspended sentence
People v. D.D. (DUI) No charges filed.
People v. D.D. (Motion) Motions Granted
People v. D.G. (Molestation) Misdemeanor; no jail
People v. D.J. (Vandalism) All charges dismissed
People v. D.K. (Sex Crimes) (Jury Trial) Not Guilty on All Charges
People v. D.T. (Brandishing Weapon) Convinced DA not to file charges
People v. D.V. (DUI) Wet & Reckless
People v. D.W. (Possession of Controlled Substance) Case Dismissed
People v. DG (DUI) Jury Trial -- Partial Acquittal
People v. E.A. (Domestic Violence) Convinced DA not to file charges
People v. E.B. (Petty Theft) Case dismissed
People v. E.P. (Resisting Arrest) Convinced DA not to file charges
People v. E.P. (Robbery, Carjacking) 45 days jail and 45 days house arrest
People v. E.S.A. (Burglary) Case dismissed
People v. F.A. (DUI) Wet & Reckless
People v. G.B. (Burglary & Theft) Dismissal of all charges; client never pled guilty
People v. G.R. (Sealing Arrest Record) Motion granted. Arrest records sealed.
People v. G.V. Convinced DA not to file charges
People v. H.M. (Sex Crimes) Case dismissed
People v. H.U. (Drugs) Convinced DA not to file charges
People v. H.V. (Domestic Violence) Convinced DA not to file charges
People v. I.C. (Child Molestation) Convinced DA not to file charges
People v. I.k. (Burglary) All charges dismissed
People v. I.R. (Theft / Fraud) House Arrest
People v. I.U. (Sex Crime) Strike dismissed; 3 years instead of 9 years
People v. J.A. (Shoplifting) Case dismissed
People v. J.B. (DUI) All charges except DUI dismissed
People v. J.C. (Perjury) (Jury Trial) Case dismissed after jury trial
People v. J.C. (Sex) Probation and no sex registration
People v. J.C. (Solicitation) Convinced DA not to file charges
People v. J.D. (Ammunition) Case dismissed
People v. J.L. (Domestic Violence) Case Dismissed
People v. J.L. (Domestic Violence) Infraction for disturbing the peace
People v. J.L. (Drugs) Case dismissed
People v. J.L. (Resisting Arrest) Dismissed
People v. J.M. (Domestic Violence) Immigration Safe Disposition & No Jail
People v. J.M. (Shoplifting) Case Dismissed
People v. J.N. (2nd DUI) House arrest
People v. J.O. (Burglary) Prison Reduced to County Jail
People v. J.P. (Criminal Threats) Disturbing the peace; no jail
People v. J.R. (Assault & Vandalism) Charges Not Filed
People v. J.R. (Petty Theft) Case Dismissed
People v. J.S. ( 2nd DUI) Client given house arrest
People v. J.S. (Felony Domestic Violence) Convinced prosecutor not to file charges.
People v. J.S. (Possession of a Deadly Weapon) Convinced prosecutor not to file charges.
People v. J.S., V.R. and S.S. (Marijuana) Case dismissed
People v. J.T. (DUI) Wet & Reckless with 2 years probation
People v. J.T. (Hit & Run) Case dismissed; no immigration consequences
People v. J.V. (Domestic Violence) Reduced to disturbing the peace; no jail
People v. J.V. (Drunk in Public) Case dismissed
People v. J.W. (2nd DUI) Home Confinement
People v. J.W. (Resisting Arrest) Reduced to infraction for disturbing the peace
People v. K.B. (Child Pornography) Misdemeanor with probation
People v. K.C. (Minor in Possession) Case Dismissed
People v. K.G. (Domestic Violence) Convinced DA not to file charges
People v. K.H. (Juvenile) Charges dismissed & case sealed
People v. K.K. (Drunk in Public) Convinced the DA's office not to file charges
People v. K.R. (Domestic Violence -- Trial) Acquittal after trial
People v. K.S. Motion to Seal Arrest Records Granted
People v. K.T. (Battery) No charges filed
People v. K.W. (2nd DUI) No jail time
People v. L.A. (Animal Cruelty) Case dismissed
People v. L.C. (Domestic Violence) Case dismissed
People v. L.M. Acquitted of all felonies
People v. L.T. (Theft) Immigration safe deal
People v. Luke Jury Trial -- Partial Acquittal
People v. M.A. (Drugs) Charges Not Filed
People v. M.E. (Theft) Reduced to infraction
People v. M.H. (Motion) Motion Granted
People v. M.K. (Domestic Violence) Reduced to disturbing the peace with one year probation
People v. M.L. (DUI) Wet & Reckless
People v. M.L. (Violence) Civil and criminal case dismissed
People v. M.R. (Minor in possession of alcohol) Case Dismissed
People v. M.S. (Domestic Violence) Case dismissed
People v. M.S. (Domestic Violence) Case Dismissed
People v. McDaniel Jury Trial -- Partial Acquittal
People v. MD Jury Trial -- Full Acquittal
People v. N.E. (Possession of Fake ID) Case Dismissed
People v. N.H. (Deadly Threats) Convinced prosecutor not to file charges
People v. N.P. (Burglary) Case dismissed
People v. N.P. (Driving on a Suspended License) Reduced to VC 12500 infraction
People v. N.S. (Shoplifting) Dismissal of the charge
People v. N.S. (Theft) All charges dismissed
People v. N.S. (Vandalism) Case Dismissed
People v. N.V. (Drugs) Case dismissed
People v. N.V. (Vehicle Code violations) House arrest; no jail
People v. P.C. (Theft) Dismissal of all charges
People v. P.D. (Theft) Trespass with no jail; immigration safe
People v. P.P. (Theft) Charge changed to trespass
People v. P.R. (Driving without License) Case dismissed
People v. P.S. (Petty Theft) Case Dismissed
People v. R.B. (Trespassing) Convinced DA not to file charges
People v. R.C. (2nd DUI) No jail, no Caltrans and hit & run charges dismissed
People v. R.G. (Sentence Modification on Sex Case) Sentence modification granted
People v. R.H. (Sexual Battery) Acquittal of all charges
People v. R.K. (Domestic Violence) Reduction of Charges to Disturbing the Peace
People v. R.K. (Drugs) Dismissed on first day of court
People v. R.K. (DUI) Case dismissed
People v. R.K. (Welfare Fraud) Dismissal
People v. R.M. (Domestic Violence) House arrest
People v. R.M. (Sexual Battery) No charges filed
People v. R.P (Domestic Violence) Reduced from 7 years prison to 6 months work release
People v. R.R. (3rd DUI) Charges not filed
People v. R.R. (Assault & Battery) Charges Not Filed
People v. R.R. (Domestic Violence) Domestic violence charges dismissed
People v. R.R. (Exhibition of Speed x 2) Both Cases Dismissed
People v. R.R. (Resisting Arrest) Convinced DA not to file charges
People v. RA Jury Trial -- Conviction
People v. Richardson Jury Trial -- Full Acquittal
People v. S.G. (Motion to Seal Arrest Records) Motion Granted
People v. S.K. (Domestic Violence) Dismissal of All Charges
People v. S.K. (Hit & Run) Case Dismissed
People v. S.K. (Petty Theft) Case Dismissed
People v. S.M. (Under 21 DUI) Under 21 DUI charged dismissed on appeal
People v. S.N. (Petty Theft) Case dismissed
People v. S.S. (Driving on a Suspended License) 2 of 3 cases dismissed, 1 case reduced
People v. S.S. (Petty Theft) Case dismissed; no immigration consequences
People v. S.T. (Petty Theft) Case dismissed
People v. S.T. (Vandalism) All charges dismissed
People v. S.V. (Child Abuse) Jury Trial Jury Trial -- Not Guilty Count 1; Hung Jury Count 2
People v. Song Trial -- Full Acquittal
People v. T.B. (2nd DUI) Negotiated Plea
People v. T.C. (2nd DUI) House Arrest
People v. T.C. (4 Cases of Driving on a Suspend License) No probation, no jail, no immigration consequences
People v. T.N. (Petty Theft) Case dismissed; no immigration consequences
People v. U.K. (Burglary) Case Dismissed
People v. V.A. (Domestic Violence) Case dismissed
People v. V.A. (Domestic Violence) Misdemeanor with probation and 30 days community service
People v. V.G. (Battery) Case dismissed
People v. V.K. (Shoplifting) Charges dimissed
People v. V.L. (Motion to Terminate Probation) Convinced DA & Judge to allow early termination of probation
People v. V.N. (Battery) Reduced to disturbing the peace; no jail
People v. V.S. Case dismissed; No immigration consequences
People v. V.S. (Domestic Violence) Case dismissed
People v. V.Y. (Theft) Case dismissed
People v. Whiteaker (Jury Trial -- Assault & Battery) Jury Trial -- 2 counts dismissed, one count acquitted, one count hung
People v. Y.P. (Fraud) Client avoids jail and deportation
People v. Y.Y. (Petty Theft) Reduction to an infraction

License

State Number Status Acquired Updated
CA Active 1999 11/15/2021

Speaking engagements

Conference name Title Date
Charter College Sex Crimes 2013
Westwood College Immigration Consequences for Criminal Cases 2013
19th Annual Last Dash & Trade Show How to Avoid State Bar Disciplinary Cases 2011
NASABA Convention 2011 Up in Smoke -- California's Medical Marijuana Laws 2011
Solocon Rainmaking for Solo Practitioners & Small Firms 2010

Work experience

Title Company name Duration
Deputy District Attorney Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office 2000 - 2004
Deputy District Attorney Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office 2000 - 2004

Cost

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