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Amara Okafor

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Amara Okafor

Partner, Criminal Defense

I know how the other side builds a case, and how to take it apart.

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English, French

Biography

Amara spent six years as a deputy district attorney before joining the defense bar. She handles DUI, drug, theft and violent felony cases from investigation through trial.

Practice areas

Bar admissions

  • State Bar of California, 2011

Court admissions

  • U.S. District Court, Central District of California

Education

  • J.D., Loyola Law School, 2011

Awards & recognition

  • Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist

Memberships

  • Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Notable results.

Dismissal

Criminal Defense

Charges dismissed

Felony charges dismissed before trial

Evidence from an unlawful vehicle search was suppressed, and prosecutors dropped all charges.

Riverside County Superior Court

Dismissal

Criminal Defense

Charges dismissed

Felony charges dismissed before trial

Evidence from an unlawful vehicle search was suppressed, and prosecutors dropped all charges.

Riverside County Superior Court

Charges Reduced

Criminal Defense

Charges reduced

DUI reduced to reckless driving

Breath-test calibration records showed the device was out of compliance.

Orange County Superior Court

Charges Reduced

Criminal Defense

Charges reduced

DUI reduced to reckless driving

Breath-test calibration records showed the device was out of compliance.

Orange County Superior Court

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different and must be evaluated on its own facts.

What clients say.

Charges dismissed. I can breathe again.

Amara found problems with the search that nobody else noticed. The case was dismissed before trial. I can’t thank her enough.

James T.

Criminal defense client

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Testimonials reflect individual client experiences. Results vary and depend on the facts of each case.

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