About Kareem Shereef Aref

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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Criminal Law
Posted by Erika
January 03, 2023
Hired Attorney Kareem Shereef Aref

I hired Kareem to help me with an expungement of a misdemeanor nearly 10 years ago. I am applying for grad school and wanted to take care of this right away. He found an error that had been made and was quick to get it taken care of. He was very easy to work with and incredibly helpful. His compassion and professionalism are well above the best. He gave me a clear explanation of what needed to be done, how long it would take and what I should expect. I absolutely cannot say enough about how well he handled my case. Thanks to his work and attention to my case, he was able to get this case closed and cleared much faster than expected, at a great price and I can now move forward with my life and grad school. Thank you so much Kareem for helping me out. I am forever grateful!

 
Family Law
Posted by Patrick
September 26, 2022
Hired Attorney Kareem Shereef Aref

Great communicator and listener. Knows how to deliver results. I'd 100% use him again if the need arises.

Criminal Law
Posted by Morgan
September 23, 2022
Hired Attorney Kareem Shereef Aref

Exceptional criminal defense attorney and human being. Kareem under promises and over delivers. He really came through for me.

DUI/DWI
Posted by Hellen
September 17, 2022
Hired Attorney Kareem Shereef Aref

In my experience, Melissa Duchene is very good at explaining the process, risks and how the case is likely to play out. I could tell the board investigator respects her and likes working with her. And I always felt Melissa genuinely cares about me and my family and was thinking about our best interests. She did a great getting the investigation closed without any kind of discipline. I can highly recommend her for any kind of professional license matter.

 
Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
September 16, 2022
Hired Attorney Kareem Shereef Aref

Our son got charged in an unfair legal matter that was blown way out of proportion. We were fortunate to have Mr Aref handling the case. He explained everything very clearly in language we all could understand. And he was great at helping us see the forest through the trees and find our way out of the mess. We were all very impressed with Kareem's background and how the DA worked with him. In the end he was able to get the case dismissed. From our experience, we found Kareem to be a highly skilled criminal defense attorney that made us feel very well protected in the system. Hire him, you'll be in very capable hands!

 
Criminal Law
Posted by Jasmine
August 10, 2022
Hired Attorney Kareem Shereef Aref

I've had the pleasure of working with Kareem over the last few years. He's definitely one of the best attorneys I've ever worked with. I recommend him without reservation to any family or friends needing an excellent criminal defense attorney. Keep up the great work!

DUI/DWI
Posted by Maria
July 28, 2022
Hired Attorney Kareem Shereef Aref

I was arrested for a DUI in Los Angeles and a friend referred me to Kareem Aref. During my initial consultation he took the time to methodically review what happened and review many of the ways he could resolve the charge. He was great at listening and easing my stress. I am a CPA and was very worried that this could affect my license. He's an intelligent, hard working lawyer you’ll be happy to have on your side.

 

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  • Criminal Law 10
    • DUI/DWI
    • Felonies
    • Misdemeanors
    • Theft
    • Weapons Charges
    • Death Penalty
    • Drug Crimes
    • Homicide
    • Sex Crimes
    • Juvenile Law

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  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2017, California
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of California - Davis
    Class of 2017
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of California - Riverside
    Class of 2014
    B.A.

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Attorney at Chudnovsky Law
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1933 South Broadway, Suite 1100Los Angeles, CA 90007U.S.A.

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23 Corporate Plaza Drive, Suite 150Newport Beach, CA 92660U.S.A.

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309 Pine Avenue, Suite 200Long Beach, CA 90802U.S.A.

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1117 State Street, Suite 45Santa Barbara, CA 93101U.S.A.

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3110 Main St Bldg C, Suite 250Santa Monica, CA 90405U.S.A.

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Newport Beach, CA

23 Corporate Plaza Drive, Suite 150Newport Beach, CA 92660U.S.A.

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Long Beach, CA

309 Pine Avenue, Suite 200Long Beach, CA 90802U.S.A.

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1117 State Street, Suite 45Santa Barbara, CA 93101U.S.A.

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3110 Main St Bldg C, Suite 250Santa Monica, CA 90405U.S.A.

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