Seth P. Chazin

Seth P. Chazin is a Bay Area criminal defense lawyer with more than 30 years of experience representing clients in felony and misdemeanor cases. He handles matters in federal and state courts, including white collar crimes, fraud, embezzlement, sex offenses, violent crimes, domestic violence, drug charges, DUI, computer and internet crimes, and post-conviction matters. His practice also includes appeals, expungements, certificates of rehabilitation, civil rights issues, and other complex criminal matters.

Seth earned his J.D. from Golden Gate University School of Law and his B.S. in Journalism and Broadcasting from the University of Florida. He is admitted in California and Massachusetts, as well as the US District Courts for the Northern and Eastern Districts of California and the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. His education and extensive courtroom background support detailed case analysis, negotiation, motion practice, appellate work, and trial preparation.

Seth has defended clients in thousands of criminal cases and has handled both state and federal appeals. His experience includes cases involving fraud, embezzlement, identity theft, internet crimes, child pornography allegations, murder, domestic violence, drug crimes, and other serious charges. He has obtained acquittals, dismissals, and other favorable resolutions during his career. His work requires managing complex evidence, communicating with investigators and prosecutors, and developing strategies tailored to each client’s circumstances.

Seth P. Chazin has received professional recognition for criminal defense work and public service. His profile lists the State Bar of California’s Public Lawyers of the Year honor in 1993 and a Distinguished Service Award from the Arab-American Anti-Discrimination Committee in 2002. He has also served on the California Attorneys for Criminal Justice Board of Governors and belongs to several criminal defense and bar organizations. His practice reflects sustained commitment to criminal defense advocacy.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Law Offices of Seth P Chazin
• Member, The State Bar of California
• Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
• Member, Federal Bar Association
• Member, National Lawyers Guild
• Member, San Francisco Bar Association
• Member, Alameda County Bar Association
• Member, California Public Defenders Association
• Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Board of Governors, California Attorneys of Criminal Justice
• Board of Directors, Meiklejohn Civil Liberties Institute
• Board Member, Lawyer Referral Service Advisory Committee

Licensed State

• California
• Massachusetts

Education

• Golden Gate University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Florida
  Bachelor of Science

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