Tarek Shawky

Tarek Shawky was admitted to the State Bar of California on December 1, 2006, and holds an active license (Bar #245312) ^[1]. He earned his law degree at Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles, criminal law is his self-reported practice area, and he speaks Arabic and Spanish ^[1]. His office is at Shawky Law on East Washington Boulevard in Pasadena ^[1].

Shawky is the founder of Shawky Law, a firm that practices criminal defense exclusively, with offices in Pasadena and Riverside ^[2]. The firm defends clients in matters that include assault and battery, drug possession and distribution charges, domestic violence, theft and robbery, and white collar crime, and its phones are answered 24 hours a day ^[2]. A former deputy public defender, Shawky has represented thousands of clients across Southern California, including Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties, over roughly two decades ^[2].

Consultations are available virtually, in person, or by telephone at no charge ^[2]. The National Association of Distinguished Counsel has named Shawky among its "Top 1% of Attorneys," a recognition noted on the firm's site along with a 10.0 Avvo rating ^[2].

Recognition

• Top 1% of Attorneys — National Association of Distinguished Counsel ^[2]