About
Rabin Nabizadeh is a criminal defense attorney who represents people facing serious charges in California state and federal courts. He focuses on careful case preparation, strong courtroom advocacy, and practical defense strategies. His work covers criminal defense, DUI, drug crimes, theft, embezzlement, violent crimes, domestic violence, and sexual crimes.
Rabin earned his degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, in 1996, where he was named to the Dean’s List. He later earned his Juris Doctor from the University of California Hastings College of Law in 2003, where he received Best Oral Advocate – Moot Court honors.
Rabin has built his legal career around defending clients during stressful and high-pressure criminal matters. His background includes training under nationally respected criminal defense attorneys. That experience helped shape his focused approach to case analysis, negotiation, trial preparation, and courtroom advocacy for people accused of crimes.
Rabin also considers how a criminal case may affect a client’s immigration status. This added perspective helps him think beyond the immediate charge and review possible long-term results. His work is especially valuable for clients whose legal issues may create risks in other areas of their lives.
Rabin has handled matters involving possession with intent to sell, felony burglary, felony sexual assault, resisting arrest, and felony grand theft. Reported outcomes include trial acquittal, reduced charges, dismissed counts, probation, community service, and misdemeanor resolutions, showing his ability to pursue practical results based on each case.
Rabin is listed as having 13 years in practice and is a Member – CPDA, Alameda County Bar Association. He has also been asked to comment on legal issues in the news, including drone surveillance law, reflecting his knowledge of criminal defense and privacy-related concerns.
Rabin Nabizadeh helps people by protecting their rights, reviewing the facts, and building defense plans suited to each situation. Clients facing criminal accusations often need clear guidance and steady advocacy. His practice supports individuals dealing with DUI, theft, drug, violent crime, domestic violence, sexual crime, and federal matters.
Law Office Affiliations
- Attorney At Law, Summit Defense Criminal Lawyers
- Member, State Bar of California
- Member, Alameda County Bar Association
Licensed State
- California
Education
- University of California Hastings College of Law
Juris Doctor (JD) - University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Awards & Badges


- Drug Crime
- DUI & DWI
- Sex Crimes
- Violent Crime
- Domestic Violence




