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

• Before the Covid-19 pandemic, remote support services and tech support were important to maintaining a smooth workflow within any company. However, once the pandemic hit in the early months of 2020, remote and tech services became essential. Millions of companies were forced to move their employees to a work-from-home status in 2020, most of those companies having no experience with the process. The changes were rocky, and the new workflow needed adjusting. Luckily, remote support services and tech support specialists were able to help smooth the transitions and help keep employees safe and healthy., Author, The Importance of tech support and remote support services in a business’ success, Forbes, 2021
• Have you ever wondered about the economic advantages of diversity? While a diverse workforce’s morale and social advantages are generally acknowledged, precisely measuring its effect on profits is a recent phenomenon. Harvard Business School scholars have now focused on one male-dominated area, venture capital, and the insights demonstrate exactly how impactful employing more women can be. On average, companies that boosted the share of female partners by 10% also increased revenues by 10%., Author, How Investing in Diversity Increases Profitability, Forbes, 2021
• Women in Leadership, Panelist, Golden Gate University, 2016
• Women have found great success in all corners of industry and business. Having to navigate challenges in traditionally male-dominated fields has led to many women adopting specific leadership skills in order to succeed. From Serena Williams to Kamala Harris, many female role models are leading the way in their fields today. What are the traits that set them apart and distinguish them from others? Read on to learn four ways women leaders do things differently that lead to their success., Author, 4 Leadership Tips for Female Executives, INC, 2021
• According to a 2018 American Bar Association (ABA) study, gender bias against women of color in the legal profession is still widespread. Conventional tools to combat racial and gender bias have proven ineffective in modern times, contributing to a lack of advancement of women of color at the workplace. In 2021, a new generation of diversity promoting tactics is necessary to promote equality and inclusion in law offices nationwide. Bringing awareness to pressing issues facing women lawyers of color is the first step to facilitating change., Author, Top 6 issues women of color are still facing in 2021, Forbes, 2021
• For many minority women, life has become increasingly chaotic. Nowadays, it's easy to get lost in attempting to survive each day. By focusing on others' expectations, women can lose sight of their own personal development and ability to navigate their mental, physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. But how do you transition from merely surviving to thriving? These six tips below can help you get on the right track toward personal and professional growth and equip you with the skills to enrich your daily life., Author, 6 ways minority women can find a safe space to grow personally and professionally, Forbes, 2021

• Criminal Defense
• DUI
• DWI
• Federal Crimes
• Felonies
• Misdemeanors

“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.”