
Practice areas: Criminal Defense, DUI-DWI, White Collar Crimes; view more
Licensed in California since: 2011
Education: Golden Gate University School of Law
Languages spoken: English, Tagalog
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510-899-4215

Lamano Law Office
1901 Harrison StreetSuite 1100
Oakland, CA 94612 Visit website
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With over a decade of experience, Givelle Lamano works relentlessly to get her clients the relief they need when faced with serious criminal allegations that had the potential to upend their lives. At the Lamano Law Office in Oakland, California, she judiciously handles myriad criminal law matters, including DUI/DWIs, drug charges, sex offenses, and many other felonies and misdemeanors, both at the state and federal levels.
Ms. Lamano completed her undergraduate studies in 2006, graduating from Woodbury University with her Bachelor of Science degree. She went on to attend the Golden Gate University School of Law, where she honed her shrewd legal acumen and talents that constantly shape her practice to this day. After receiving her Juris Doctor in 2010, she obtained her license to practice law across all the state courts of California.
A consummate professional through and through, Ms. Lamano utilizes her expansive practical knowledge to her clients’ aid and strives to take all their legal burdens onto her shoulders so they can take care of themselves and their loved ones during this difficult time. For her many contributions, she has been awarded the Avvo Client’s Choice Award and holds an impressive “Superb” rating on the same site, as well as myriad positive client testimonials.
Within her legal community, Ms. Lamano maintains close affiliations with numerous legal organizations in an effort to constantly progress the standard of client care in her industry to even greater heights. She is a member of the American Bar Association, the California DUI Lawyers Association, The Bar Association of San Francisco, the Alameda County Bar Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, among many others.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Criminal Defense: White CollarFocus areas
Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, Criminal Law - Federal, DUI/DWI, Debt, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, Failure to Pay Child Support, False Accusations, Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Overdrawn Bank Account, Parole, Probation, Prosecution, Sex Offenses, Tax Evasion, Theft, Traffic Violations, White Collar Crime
- 50% Criminal Defense
- 40% Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
- 10% Criminal Defense: White Collar
First Admitted: 2011, California
Professional Webpage: https://www.lamanolaw.com/attorneys/givelle-lamano/
- California, licensed to practice law
- American Bar Association, Member
- California DUI Lawyers Association, Member
- The Bar Association of San Francisco, Member
- Alameda County Bar Association, Member
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member
- California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, Member
- Court-appointed attorney for the Alameda County Bar Association
- Intro to Lamano Law Office., Oakland DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney Givelle Lamano, DUI, DUII, Criminal Defense Lawyer, Oakland Criminal Law,, 2016
- Founder - Three Strikes Justice Center, a non-profit organization focused on alleviating the overcrowding of prisons through restorative justice.
- Defy Ventures, a national non-profit that helps people with criminal histories get a second chance at life.
- Board of Directors - Legal Services for Prisoners with Children, a non-profit in Oakland that helps reunify incarcerated individuals with their families.
- Board Member - Insight Prison Project, an organization providing services to prisoners and parolees all over California.
- Selected to Super Lawyers Rising Stars: 2017 - 2021
- Nominated as one of the top 40 under 40 by the National Trial Lawyers, 2018
- Client’s Choice award and holds an impressive “Superb” rating with Avvo, 9.9 ranking, 2013 - 2016
- Ranks in the top 2% of over 65,000 attorneys
- Woodbury University - Bachelor of Science, 2006
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- Criminal Defense
- DUI
- DWI
- Federal Crimes
- Felonies
- Misdemeanors
These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.
“I have referred several clients to Ms. Lamano and all have reported that Ms. Lamano has acted with integrity and has provided excellent legal services.”
“Givelle is a criminal defense attorney that specializes in DUI defense. I admire Givelle's practical, responsive, and efficient approach to handling legal matters. She's a magnetic force and she's a passionate advocate for all clients in need of her firm's services.”
Office location for Givelle Lamano
1901 Harrison Street
Suite 1100
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: 510-899-4215
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2023 - 2025
- Rising Stars: 2017 - 2021