David Uthman

David Uthman is a criminal defense lawyer at Uthman Law Office who represents clients in DUI, DMV, traffic, domestic violence, expungement, and other criminal matters. He brings more than thirty years of combined experience as a police officer and litigation attorney to his practice. He also serves as managing attorney for the San Francisco Traffic Law Clinic, where he handles traffic defense matters and works to protect clients facing license consequences and criminal charges.

David earned his J.D. from Santa Clara University School of Law, where he was a Public Interest Law Scholar. He earned his B.A. from the Univ of San Francisco. He is a member of the California State Bar. His legal training, combined with nearly a decade in California law enforcement as a police officer and deputy sheriff, gives him practical insight into investigations, police procedures, and criminal case development matters.

David defends clients in criminal and administrative proceedings involving DUI allegations, traffic citations, DMV hearings, domestic violence charges, and expungements. He works with expert witnesses, private investigators, and legal assistants to examine evidence and identify opportunities for dismissals or reduced charges. His prior law enforcement experience includes assignments as a field training officer, SWAT team member, dive team member, and court bailiff before he left policing to attend law school.

David Uthman has received recognition for his criminal defense work, including selection by the National Trial Lawyers as a Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyer in 2017. He also received recognition from the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys for client service. His background in law enforcement and litigation supports a defense-focused approach centered on preparation, investigation, and advocacy for clients facing criminal charges, DMV actions, and traffic-related problems in California.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney/Owner, Uthman Law Office
• Member, State Bar of California
• Member, National Trial Lawyers, Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyer
• Member, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

Licensed State

• California

Education

• Santa Clara Univ School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Univ of San Francisco
  Bachelor of Arts

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