Attorney Profile

Los Angeles criminal defense attorney David D. Diamond is experienced in dealing with a wide variety of criminal charges, including DUI offenses, misdemeanors, felonies and criminal expungements. Additionally, Mr. Diamond handles negotiations and settlements for the firm and is one of the only attorneys in California that concentrates on restraining orders.

Mr. Diamond is an Associate Adjunct Professor of Law at Southwestern University School of Law for the Trial Advocacy Honors Program.  He is also an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at National University.   Mr. Diamond oversees the Criminal Litigation, Restraining Order, and Expungement divisions at the firm.

David attended the SCALE program at the Southwestern University School of Law, a 23 month accelerated and highly intensive learning program. David then worked in the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office before joining the team at one of the nations’ most prestigious law firms, Lewis, Brisbios, Bisgaard & Smith. There he concentrated on litigation before joining a small boutique firm which handled criminal defense cases. David was counsel on several DUI cases, felonies, and misdemeanors.

Prior to law school, he graduated from Michigan State University where he studied International Relations and Political Science. He served as the Director of Legal Services, running a student financed law firm and defending students accused of misconduct. Twice chosen as the Student Leader of the Year, he has since vowed to serve the needs of all his clients. David was on the Dean's Academic Honor List and was a teacher prior to entering law school. He is also a volunteer flag football coach for the city of Los Angeles.

Teaching Positions:
Associate Adjunct Professor of Law, Southwestern University School of Law
Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice, National University

Education:
Michigan State University: Bachelor of Arts;
Southwestern University School of Law, SCALE Program: Juris Doctor

Admission to Practice:
State of California;
Federal Court:

    •  Northern District of California 
    •  Southern District of California 
    •  Central District of California 
    •  Eastern District of California

9th Circuit Court of Appeals

Organizational Memberships: 

• California Attorneys for Criminal Justice  (CACJ) (Board of Governors)
• National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)
• Los Angeles County Bar Association
• Beverly Hills Bar Association 
• American Bar Association (ABA)
• American Association for Justice   (AAJ)
• California Public Defender's Association
• Ventura County Bar Association
• Legal Education Conference Center- Bar Grader
• Guest Speaker on Criminal Law - National Youth  Leadership Forum
• High School Mock Trial Coach
• Former Vice President, Criminal and Juvenile Justice Section, American Bar Association-YLD

Contact David Diamond:
Email: Diamond@dba-law.com
Phone: (213) 250-9100