Law Office of Wais Azami | OC Criminal & DUI Defense Lawyer is a distinguished criminal defense firm specializing in DUI and criminal cases throughout Orange County. Recognized as the Best Lawyer – Law Firm by the Orange County Register in 2024 and 2025, the practice is led by attorney Wais Azami, who has focused exclusively on defense work since the beginning of his legal career, avoiding prosecution roles to maintain a dedicated, client-centered approach.
The firm prioritizes achieving dismissals and favorable outcomes through strategic defense, leveraging deep familiarity with local courts, judges, and prosecutors. Mr. Azami handles cases ranging from minor misdemeanors to serious felonies, emphasizing the high stakes involved—such as impacts on employment, immigration, and professional licensing. He is a zealous advocate known for exploring diversion programs and tailored defense strategies, with a proven record of dismissals and probation-only resolutions in complex cases like vehicular manslaughter and domestic violence.
Services Offered
- Criminal Defense
- DUI Defense
- Drug & Alcohol Crimes
- Domestic Violence Crimes
- Vehicular/Traffic Crimes
- Sex Crimes
- Crimes of Violence
- Property Crimes
- Expungements
- Recall of Bench Warrants
- Hit and Run
- Vehicular Manslaughter
- Reckless Driving
- Drug Possession
- Public Intoxication
- Domestic Battery
- Child Endangerment
- Elder Abuse
- Criminal Threats
- Stalking
- Revenge Porn
- Assault
- Battery
- Robbery
- Burglary
- Vandalism
- Arson
- Credit Card Fraud
- Statutory Rape
- Solicitation for Prostitution
- Indecent Exposure
- Lewd Conduct
- Sexual Battery
- Homicide Defense
- Manslaughter Defense
- Kidnapping Defense
- Warrant Recall Services
- Prop 36 Representation
- Military Diversion
- Mental Health Diversion
- Veteran’s Court Representation
- DUI Court Programs
- Drug Court Programs
Serving clients throughout Orange County—including Anaheim, Irvine, Santa Ana, and Newport Beach—and across California, the firm offers consultations in both English and Spanish. Mr. Azami has received a Congressional Certificate of Recognition and maintains a focused caseload to ensure personalized, aggressive representation for each client.
