A member of the prestigious American Board of Criminal Defense Attorneys since 1987, Victor Sherman has more than five decades of experience in winning cases for his clients. In 2014, Mr. Sherman received the Jerry Geisler Award from the Criminal Bar Association as Defense Lawyer of the Year. In 2017 he was named one of America’s Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys. Mr. Sherman’s exceptional knowledge, experience, courtroom relationships and success at doing the best for his clients have earned him a place on the list of Best Lawyers in America since 1995, as well as in the Super Lawyers’ Hall of Fame. Mr. Sherman is one of the nation’s most respected authorities on Asset Forfeiture. He argued the landmark US Supreme Court case of United States vs $8850 in US Currency, litigation which directly led to the Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Act of 2000 (CAFRA). All the time limits in CAFRA were designed because of Mr. Sherman’s litigation.
From drug trafficking to fraud to violent offenses, Mr. Sherman has obtained excellent results in a wide variety of cases, including:
He has represented his clients in local and Federal courts, as well as the Supreme Court of the United States. Based in Los Angeles, Mr. Sherman’s outstanding reputation has brought him clients from around the globe.
Today, he represents clients in the Los Angeles area, throughout the state of California, and nationwide. His focus on criminal defense and commitment to achieving excellent results through highly professional and aggressive advocacy have earned Mr. Sherman a reputation for excellence in both the legal community and among the clients he represents.
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