Arash Hashemi, Esq.
During his years as a California attorney, Mr. Hashemi has handled a wide variety of civil & criminal cases. Ranging from a simple name change or breach of contracts, to complicated civil litigations and felonies. Mr. Hashemi has also represented thousands of Californians accused of violating their probation or parole. He has also argued and practiced before the California Court of Appeals and is the host of the podcast “Hashing Out the Law.” … (See Profile)
Bar admissions
- State Bar of California
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
Accreditations
- Department of Veterans Affairs (Accreditation Number: 32284, POA Code: B4V)
- Notary Public Commission (Commission Number: 2302096)
Education
- J.D., University of La Verne College of Law, 2001
- B.A. in History, California State University, Northridge, 1998

Christopher J. Hammond, Esq. (Of Counsel)
Christopher Hammond has litigated cases in a variety of areas, including toxic torts, business litigation, real estate, consumer protection, premises liability, products liability and landlord tenant disputes. He has also argued and practiced before the California Court of Appeals … (See Profile)
Bar admissions
- State Bar of California
- U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
Education
- J.D., Southwestern University School of Law, 1990
- B.A. in Political Science, California State University, Northridge, 1987

Laura A. Hovelsen, Esq.
Laura is our managing attorney. She assists the other attorneys in a variety of areas and works directly with the staff, opposing counsel, the courts, and our clients. Laura understands the importance of keeping an open dialogue with clients. She helps guide them through the process and makes sure they are always up-to-date on the status of their cases … (See Profile)
Bar admissions
Education
- J.D., Western State College of Law, 2019
- B.S. in Criminal Justice, California State University, Los Angeles, 2014

Roxana Peraza
Roxana handles the firms filing system. She places all of our important case files where they need to be in our electronic database. She is responsible for updating our case lists, scanning incoming mail and most importantly assists with initial case research/investigations. Roxana is familiar with each of our cases and is a vital part of our team … (See Profile)
Education
- B.A., Political Science – Cal Poly Pomona (Expected 2022)
- A.A., Social & Behavioral Science – Victor Valley College (2020)

Andia Safavi
Andia is one of our hardworking and compassionate law clerks. She assist with our criminal and personal injury cases and is our Orange County liaison. She patiently gives every client the time and attention they deserve and is emotionally invested in finding the best legal solutions and strategies … (See Profile)
Education
- J.D., Trinity Law School, (Expected 2023)
- B.A. in Economics, California State University Fullerton, (2013)


To schedule a consultation with a lawyer at our firm, contact us 24 hours a day at (310) 448-1529 or contact us online to schedule a consultation. Our office is conveniently located in the Westside Towers in Los Angeles, within minutes of Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Westwood, and steps away from the Expo/Bundy Station. We have flexible hours and weekend appointments, and we will visit you in jail to discuss your case.