Sam O’Keefe

Sam O’Keefe is a criminal defense lawyer at the Law Offices of Douglas Horngrad and Sam O’Keefe who represents individuals facing misdemeanor and felony charges in California state and federal courts. He has spent his entire legal career defending people accused of criminal offenses and has developed extensive experience handling serious cases. He began working with the Law Office of Douglas Horngrad in 2009, building a practice focused on courtroom advocacy, case preparation, and protecting clients throughout criminal proceedings statewide.

Sam earned his J.D., cum laude, from the University of San Francisco School of Law. While there, he received CALI Awards for Excellence in Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure. He earned his B.A. from the University of California, Santa Barbara. His academic record reflects an early concentration on criminal law, and his legal education provided a strong foundation for the defense work he has pursued throughout his professional legal career.

Sam has substantial experience handling both misdemeanor and felony matters, including cases brought in state and federal court. His work requires evaluating evidence, identifying legal and procedural issues, preparing defense strategies, and advocating for individuals whose liberty and reputations may be at stake. Because his career has remained focused on criminal defense, he brings sustained courtroom exposure and practical familiarity with the demands of complex criminal cases and related proceedings.

Sam O’Keefe combines long-term criminal defense experience with a career devoted exclusively to representing individuals charged with crimes. His background includes work across California state and federal courts and matters ranging from misdemeanors to serious felony allegations. He approaches each case with attention to the facts, applicable law, and procedural posture, using his experience to protect clients’ rights and provide focused representation throughout every stage of the criminal legal process.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Law Offices of Douglas Horngrad and Sam O’Keefe
• Member, The State Bar of California

Licensed State

• California

Education

• University of San Francisco School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of California, Santa Barbara
  Bachelor of Arts

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