Paul S. Geller, Esq.
5 Star Reviews
"Paul – You’re family to us, you gave comfort while being honest and demonstrated leadership when it was needed the most as well as being understanding to the situation and worked with us. You turned helpless to hopeful as you worked the angles like a pro. You stayed on top of this till the very end and stayed involved when you didn’t have to."
JH
"Thank you so much! You have no idea what you really did for me. And the impact you have had on changing my life moving forward. Now, I can put this all behind me and no longer have to worry about this. I finally got some form of justice! You are truly THE BEST!"
CVB
"He is the best around when it comes to DUI defense."
Kevin Callahan, Personal Injury Attorney
"I endorse Paul. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
Michael Waddington, Military Law Attorney
"Paul was very helpful with a client I referred and the end result was the dropping of all charges--I wouldn't hesitate to make more referrals."
Christopher Johnson, Probate Attorney
What Makes Paul S. Geller Los Angeles’ Best Criminal Defense & DUI Attorney?
Having a diverse background is one of the reasons Mr. Geller can negotiate and argue cases so effectively. Although a native of southern California, Mr. Geller displayed his leadership skills playing college baseball and obtaining his Bachelor of Science from the University of Colorado Boulder. After working in the corporate world in San Francisco for two years, he returned to Los Angeles and attended Southwestern University School of Law. He volunteered, and later worked throughout law school, for the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office.
Upon graduating from law school, he was employed with the L.A. D.A.’s Office for several years as a trial attorney, where he tried all types of cases—from DUIs to homicide. He has always been active in professional and community activities, including the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the Beverly Hills Bar Association, the Indigent Criminal Defense Appointments Program, coaching trial advocacy teams at Southwestern University, and judging trial advocacy competitions.
It is Mr. Geller’s well-roundedness that has enabled him to succeed as a criminal defense attorney in Southern California. His dedication and ability to relate and communicate with people has enabled him to negotiate settlements and dismissals, often on the eve of trial.
Education:
- University of Colorado Boulder, Bachelor of Science
- Southwestern University School of Law, Juris Doctor
Awards & Accolades:
- Super Lawyers Award (2020-2024)
- Pasadena’s Top Lawyers Award (2020-2024)
- AVVO Top Contributor Award – 2020
- Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2009-2012)
- Southern California Top Attorney – 2015 – Present
Professional Associations:
- California DUI Lawyers Association
- Los Angeles County Bar Association
- Southern California Bar Association
- Indigent Criminal Defense Appointments Program
- Specialized Driving Under the Influence Defense Training by the National College for DUI Defense
- Certified Training on Field Sobriety Tests and DUI/DWI Detection
- Certified in use and calibration of the Alco-Sensor IV alcohol detection device
"Paul – You’re family to us, you gave comfort while being honest and demonstrated leadership when it was needed the most as well as being understanding to the situation and worked with us. You turned helpless to hopeful as you worked the angles like a pro. You stayed on top of this till the very end and stayed involved when you didn’t have to."
JH
"Thank you so much! You have no idea what you really did for me. And the impact you have had on changing my life moving forward. Now, I can put this all behind me and no longer have to worry about this. I finally got some form of justice! You are truly THE BEST!"
CVB
"He is the best around when it comes to DUI defense."
Kevin Callahan, Personal Injury Attorney
"I endorse Paul. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
Michael Waddington, Military Law Attorney
"Paul was very helpful with a client I referred and the end result was the dropping of all charges--I wouldn't hesitate to make more referrals."
Christopher Johnson, Probate Attorney