About David
David Khaled Uthman is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in California. He used to be admitted to the California State Bar in 1995. His license is presently in lively status. Mr. Uthman is the managing attorney at Uthman Law Office, a company positioned at 855 Bryant Street, Suite 200, San Francisco, California 94103. He has been practicing law for over 30 years, serving clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
Mr. Uthman earned his law degree diploma from Santa Clara University School of Law in 1994. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate schooling at the University of California, San Francisco, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in 1990. During his time at Santa Clara University, he was acknowledged as a Public Interest Law Scholar, reflecting his dedication to serving local residents.
Mr. Uthman concentrates his practice in the regions of criminal defense, DMV representation, DUI protection, and traffic regulation. He advocates for people dealing with charges similar to drug crimes, theft, violent crimes, and domestic violence. His practice encompasses all stages of litigation, which includes initial case assessment, evidence-gathering process, facilitated negotiation, settlement negotiations, and trial hearings in each state and federal courts. He also handles administrative hearings at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), helping clients with issues associated with license suspension or revocation.
Throughout his profession, Mr. Uthman has handled instances in the Superior Court of California for the County of San Francisco, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Prior to founding his personal firm, he labored as a police officer and deputy sheriff with the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office for nearly a decade. His assignments included serving as a field education officer, SWAT team member, dive team member, and courtroom bailiff. He retired from regulation enforcement to pursue a professional legal career.
Mr. Uthman is a member in good standing of the California State Bar Association. He has acquired numerous awards and certifications, which includes being named a Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers in 2017 and acknowledged by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys as a Top 10 Best Criminal Defense Attorney for Exceptional and Outstanding Client Service in 2017. He is fluent in English and has a group that includes Mandarin and Cantonese speakers, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of the San Francisco Bay Area effectively.
