A good friend of mine required legal assistance from a DUI incident earlier this year. This was a first offense situation, and he had no idea what to expect. Naturally, getting a DUI just is what it is, and circumstances are what they are -- but in the hopes of making the best of a bad situation, he retained Shawn Salehieh and Presidio Law to represent him for his case. My friend shared that right from the initial consultation via phone, Shawn gave him hope that although any DUI is serious and challenging to navigate, and counties are quite strict, there could be ways to limit the amount of damages and challenges of a conviction. Shawn made outstanding suggestions of seeking some awareness and self help that could be helpful to my friend's case, such as taking a MADD course online and attending some AA classes proactively to show good faith efforts to prevent future incidents. Shawn tended to a DMV hearing to minimize DMV penalties as much as possible. Even thought the first court visit seemed like a bleak outcome was inevitable, Shawn worked with my friend and listened to him, checking into possible mitigating circumstsances. Shawn also utilized his apparent expertise, experience and long standing relationship with the court to find angles to present to the DA in the hopes of reducing the charges. After many months of court appearances and efforts, my friend ended up with a reduced charge and a much less severe penalty. Pretty remarkable. On top of all of this, my friend emphasized that Shawn was eternally responsive to each email or text sent, was directive and clear in what steps needed to be taken, and was overall empathetic and helpful. Certainly every situation and set of circumstances is different. What I find important here as someone who enjoys sharing little gems that I find in our community is that Shawn appears to be a top rate attorney, is responsive in his communication and is an outstanding choice for people in our community facing unfortunate circumstances with legal issues. Choosing Shawn and Presidio is what I would consider to be wise. read more

Was such a great communicator. Always got back to me. I was very scared and messaged many times even though he told me I don't need to worry. Thank you, Shawn. You exceeded my expectations and I would recommend you to anyone dealing with First Time DUI. read more

i hired Shawn at the recommendation of a friend. I had no idea what to expect. Shawn is an amazing communicator and in my book, is unmatched as an attorney. Shawn never left me hanging and always kept me informed. When all was said and done I had attended court one time for about 20 minutes. CASE DISMISSED. Shawn will be my first call for all legal needs from here forward. he is well connected and has already given me contact info for my next legal project. A+++ read more

Shawn Salehieh worked with me for over two years to have my DUI case dismissed through a new program that only an detail-oriented mind would have known about. He reassured me throughout the process of the things I needed to do for a favorable outcome. His demeanor and organization made me confident that we could overcome the circumstances. From my experience, the best advice I would give anyone is to call Shawn. He is well-known in Sonoma county and has a wealth of experience in the court room that gives any of his clients an advantage for their case. I HIGHLY encourage with working with Shawn as he provides the work and dedication people need during these times. read more

I got my first DUI last year and had no idea what to expect. I contacted Shawn and he was quick to respond and get started on my case. He was communicative with me throughout the process and told me what needed to be done from my end. He was always quick to answer texts and calls whenever I had questions. I felt at ease throughout the process. Shawn was great! Highly recommend! read more

Shawn SALEHIEH at Presidio Law Group did a wonderful job in fighting my charges for me. I had a DUI charge and a felony child endangerment charge due to having my daughter in the vehicle with me. He was able to get the felony endangerment charge thrown out and my DUI charge dropped to a wet and reckless. He is an amazing lawyer and a stand up guy. I highly recommend him and his services. read more

Shawn is the best criminal defense lawyer. He responds quickly and arranges a meeting with you. He always answers your phone calls and emails. He is kind, thoughtful, and easy to talk to about your case. He goes to trial when it's best to go to trial and only encourages you to accept a plea offer only when it's really in your best interest. He does a thorough investigation and fights as hard as he can. I totally recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer! read more

Presidio law group has been amazing and helping me with my first offense DUI case for the past year Shawn has been phenomenal at responding to every question and being at every court date with a smile and ready to help me in any way possible thank you for this past year and sticking by me and answering all of my questions I truly appreciate your services I would highly recommend this Law firm to anyone of my friends or family members. read more

If your considering a Laywer, I highly recommend Shawn!! He is really efficient and reliable. I am so grateful I ran across presidio law group! My case is actually being dismissed! I couldn't have asked for a better Laywer. read more

This guy is by far one of the best I've ever worked with! He helped me with any questions I had and worked through every problem I was going through. I will highly recommend this person to everyone and anyone I know! Thank you so much again!! read more

Shawn made a Miracle in my case. I spoke to many lawyers who were negative and gave me no hope. Shawn was positive and took my case. My case was my first DUI and he was able to get my case dismissed. Unheard of. Shawn responded to all my questions and answered when I would contact me. I never felt like he had other cases because he always present when he spoke to me. He is very knowledgeable and I highly recommend him . Miracle worker read more

Shawn is the only Criminal Defense Lawyer I've known my whole life and I'd say he's definitely the best. I Honestly wouldn't have been able to do it without him. I got my DUI in 2021, which was one of my lowest points in life, and he was there to help me in every way he possibly could, every minute of the day LITERALLY. I remember calling 4 different lawyers and he's the one that stood out. I wouldn't have asked for a better support team. He was very quick to get on my case, tell me how it is and did everything he could to avoid jail time or any bigger issues... he was there to answer my MILLIONS of texts and calls. Regardless of him being on vacation, he always made sure to tell me that everything was gonna be okay. My case is now dismissed all thanks to this great helpful and committed lawyer. You can really tell when someone loves to help others and loves to do what they do. This guy really goes above and beyond to do everything in his control. I highly highly recommend him 10000%. I honestly can't express how grateful I am for this man. read more

Shawn Salehieh is without a doubt the most incompetent and dishonest lawyer I have ever encountered. My partner had his first ever offense, a DUI case, and Shawn completely dropped the ball repeatedly. He was unprepared at hearings, was unprofessional and rude repeatedly, and my partner ended up getting a lengthly jail sentence. I have spoken to multiple law enforcement officials and the penalty is unheard of for a first time offender. On top of that, as a last ditch effort he asked the judge to place my partner on electronic monitoring instead of going to jail. His lack of knowledge was apparent with this request, as the plea he entered with the court involved a charge that made my partner ineligible for electronic monitoring. In my opinion Shawn should be disbarred, he stole $15,000 from us. read more

Shawn Salehieh went above and beyond in taking on my friend's complex DUI case. Shawn explained the whole process and made sure to check in periodically to ensure he had all the pertinent information to best represent my friend in court. I would recommend him to anyone who is dealing with a first or second DUI offense. read more

Shawn Salehieh responded to me immediately the next day in person and because of Covid he spent a year in and out of court. He made me feel he knew the law and would be there for me throughout, and he was. I really can't say enough and If your looking for someone personable, knowledgeable, and truly caring to stand up for you, Shawn Salehieh should be Man. read more

reasonably priced, worked hard, got results, did things i would never have thought of. I would recommend.friendly & direct. Lets you know your real options. read more