About Houman

Houman Fakhimi is a seasoned attorney primarily based in California, specializing in criminal protection and employment law. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1998 and is the founding partner of Fakhimi & Associates, a regulation company focused on those practice areas. His California State Bar number is 195638, and his license status is active as of February 16, 2026.

Mr. Fakhimi earned his law degree (J.D.) from Whittier Law School in 1997. Prior to that, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California, Irvine, in 1992. His instructional background has provided him with a solid basis for his legal career.

His practice areas include criminal defense, where he represents clients in critical felony instances, 3-strike cases, and misdemeanors. In labor law, he addresses issues such as sexual harassment, discrimination, wage and hour disputes, unlawful termination, and denial of medical or pregnancy depart. Mr. Fakhimi is experienced in all levels of legal proceedings, which includes proceedings, trials, bargaining sessions, and appeals.

Throughout his profession, Mr. Fakhimi has been concerned in a number of legal organizations, including the California Consumer Attorneys Association, California Employment Lawyers Association, National Employment Lawyers Association, California Public Defenders Association, and Orange County Trial Lawyers Association. He has acquired multiple accolades, which includes the Super Lawyer designation for numerous years and the Criminal Lawyer of the Year award in 2011 by Finance Monthly.

Education

Whittier Law School

J.D.

1997

University of California - Irvine

B.A. | Political Science

1992

Languages

English (Spoken) Farsi (Spoken)

Experience

Founder

Fakhimi & Associates

Accepted Jurisdictions

California
9th Circuit

Court Admissions

California State Courts State Trial Court
U.S. District Courts U.S. District Court
9th Circuit Court of Appeals U.S. Circuit Court

Types of Cases Handled

criminal defense employment law

Legal Services Scope

Hearings Appeals Litigation Negotiations Trials

Professional Associations

California Consumer Lawyers Association

has membership Current

California Employment Lawyers Association

has membership 2008 - Current

National Employment Lawyers Assciation

has membership 2008 - Current

California Public Defenders Association

has membership 1999 - Current

Orange County Trial Lawyers Association

has membership 1998 - Current

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