Benjamin Taft

Laina is amazing, where do I start. The price, the attention to detail, she took my call every time I called. Laina is no joke, she had the entire case dropped before my 1st court date. Amazing lawyer, highly recommend her.

Matthew-Lee.

I am immensely grateful for the incredible work Laina did on my case. What started as a phone call to report a serious road rage incident turned into a nightmare, with the Napa police filing multiple felony charges over a defensive statement I made during the call. This situation should have never escalated the way it did. The police took my frustration—expressed after dealing with constant harassment from officers—and attempted to give me two strikes for it. The road rage incident itself was frightening: a person got out of their vehicle during a fit of road rage and began approaching me aggressively, forcing me to drive away for my safety. During the call to dispatch, I vented about how the police had been harassing me. Though I regret my choice of words, the context of provocation should have been obvious. After months of zero progress with a public defender who didn’t seem to know what he was doing, my family hired Laina. She came into the case late—near the end of my 14 months—but her expertise turned things around. Laina genuinely sympathizes with people of color and is acutely aware of the unjust nature of the legal system. She effectively navigated the complexities of my case, addressing the incompetence that had been present in my defense. Laina saw through the prosecution's exaggerated narrative and successfully reduced my multiple felony charges to just one (Penal Code 71 for threatening an officer). After I completed my mandatory supervision, she helped me get that charge expunged, clearing my record, which is now just as it was before all this happened. This was my first and only charge, and Laina's work allowed me to remove this unfair burden. Since my release, I have completed my degree in biology from San Francisco State University, maintained a healthy lifestyle with daily exercise and a plant-based diet, and continued to receive counseling and support from professionals who highly recommend me. While I believe the harassment I faced from Napa officers should have been more effectively addressed by the justice system, I’m grateful for the justice I received with Laina’s help. Her expertise gave me a second chance to live my life freely without the impediment of a felony. If you're looking for a lawyer who is skilled, compassionate, and relentless in her pursuit of justice, I highly recommend Laina. She made a tremendous difference in my life, and I will always be grateful.

Senaid Kuduzovic

Laina is an amazing defense attorney and I couldn't believe how much she helped me in my situation. She is incredibly responsive as she would almost instantly text/call me back with answers to any questions I had and she is EXTREMELY well respected in the judicial system. She also has amazing relationships with the District Attorneys so her representation goes a really long way. When I walked into her office for the first time it took 5 minutes for her to get on a phone call and make all of my worries go away. I went through the process of terminating an agreement with a previous attorney and once I found Laina, everything completely changed. She is truly here for you and will do everything she can to help you. SHE IS ON YOUR SIDE 100% and I cannot thank her enough for everything she did for me. I will forever be in debt to her and IF YOU'RE READING THIS PLEASE AT LEAST TALK TO HER. I would recommend Laina a million times over and over again. Thank you Laina!

elizabeth wagner

It's not too often that you find people who truly want to help without their own agenda. Laina offered me advice and calmed my nerves from the moment I got on the phone with her. I would recommend her to anyone who wants a sincere and compassionate attorney. Thank you Laina for taking time to speak with me!!!

Ricco Gigliotti

I consider myself utterly blessed to have found and chosen Laina Chikhani! After consulting with multiple law firms regarding 4-felony charges, she was the only lawyer that gave me hope right from the start. I was utterly impressed by her compassion for my situation and command of the legal system, along with her no-nonsense approach! Her tactful ways of getting things done worked way beyond what I could have expected. All my charges were dropped whilst saving me thousands of dollars in the process. Laina’s professional conduct, and knowledge in this field is unparalleled from what I have experienced. She is an excellent Lawyer and a remarkable person! My family and I cannot thank Laina enough! If one is looking for the right Lawyer, look no farther!