Seth Morris

Seth Morris is a California criminal defense lawyer and Managing Attorney who represents people facing serious criminal charges. His practice includes drug crimes, weapons offenses, violent crimes, sex crimes, juvenile matters, domestic violence, DUI, federal crimes, murder, theft, white collar cases, gang allegations, felonies, misdemeanors, and Title IX matters. He focuses on protecting clients’ constitutional rights and preparing cases for negotiation, motions, and trial.

Seth earned a B.A. in Philosophy from Columbia University, an M.A. in Education from Loyola Marymount University, and a J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law. Before entering law, he taught third grade in Compton. His education and teaching background strengthened the communication, analysis, and advocacy skills that later became central to his criminal defense practice and courtroom work.

Seth began his legal career at Latham & Watkins LLP before becoming a Deputy Public Defender in Alameda County. As a public defender, he represented clients charged with offenses ranging from robbery and rape to human trafficking and murder. He later became a partner at Cooper, Cooper & Morris before starting his own practice in 2021. His official profile states that he has conducted more than 25 jury trials, including cases carrying possible life sentences.

Seth Morris is admitted to practice in California and the federal bar. His official profile lists memberships in the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, and the Alameda County Bar Association. He has presented on gang enhancements, police body cameras, the Fourth Amendment, Miranda issues, and criminal defense strategy. His background as a public defender and trial lawyer supports his work defending clients facing complex and high-stakes criminal allegations in state and federal proceedings throughout California.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Attorney, Morris Law, PC
• Member, National Association for Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
• Member, Alameda County Bar Association

Licensed State

• California

Education

• University of California, Berkeley, School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Loyola Marymount University
  Master of Arts (MA)
• Columbia University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)