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Practice Areas

Practice Areas

The Law Office of Zak Fisher handles three areas of California law: tenant-side eviction defense, criminal defense in Los Angeles County, and Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the Central District of California. All work is done directly by Attorney Zak Fisher; cases are not handed off to associates or paralegals.

Tenant Eviction Defense

I represent tenants only, never landlords. The practice covers every stage of California unlawful detainer (UD) proceedings, from notice review through trial and post-judgment remedies.

Common matters:

  • 3-day notices to pay or quit, and to perform or quit
  • 30/60/90-day no-fault terminations
  • Just-cause evictions under LARSO and AB 1482
  • Habitability defenses
  • Retaliatory eviction under California Civil Code § 1942.5
  • Owner move-in defects
  • Ellis Act (Gov Code § 7060)
  • Post-foreclosure unlawful detainers (CCP § 1161b)
  • Mobile home park evictions (CC § 798)
  • Discrimination and FEHA-based defenses

Procedural work: Motion to quash, demurrer, discovery, trial, default set-aside under CCP § 473, and sealing the UD record under CC § 1161.2.

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Criminal Defense

Misdemeanor and felony defense in Los Angeles County courts. The practice covers pre-filing intervention, trial-level defense, post-conviction relief, and expungement.

Common matters:

  • DUI (Vehicle Code § 23152)
  • Domestic violence (Penal Code § 273.5)
  • Assault and battery (PC § 240 and § 245)
  • Drug crimes under the Health and Safety Code
  • Weapons charges (PC § 25400, § 29800, § 30605)
  • Theft offenses (PC § 484, § 487, § 459, § 211, § 496, and Prop 47)
  • White-collar matters (PC § 530.5 identity theft, § 470 forgery, § 503 embezzlement, § 368 elder financial abuse)
  • Vandalism (PC § 594) and trespassing (PC § 602)

Process and relief: Diversion programs (PC § 1000, § 1001.36, § 1001.80), bench warrant recall (PC § 978.5), probation violation defense, expungement (PC § 1203.4), and misdemeanor dismissal (PC § 1203.4a).

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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Personal Chapter 7 filings in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California. Chapter 7 can discharge most unsecured debt and trigger an automatic stay against creditor collection actions.

The practice covers:

  • Eligibility screening (means test, residency)
  • Schedule preparation and the 341 meeting of creditors
  • Asset exemption planning (homestead, vehicle, retirement accounts)
  • Automatic stay enforcement
  • Discharge defense

A free 15-minute qualifier call is the right starting point. Eligibility is limited to adult residents of the Central District. One free call per person or household every 12 months.

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How Cases Are Handled

Direct attorney access. You communicate with Zak Fisher directly by phone, text, or email. No paralegal screens. No associate handoffs.

Flat fees on most matters. Quoted in writing in your engagement letter. No surprise billing.

Virtual-first practice. Consultations are by phone or video. Meetings happen by phone, video, or email rather than in person.

The Law Office of Zak Fisher · Attorney Zak Fisher · California Bar No. 332712 · 8335 Sunset Blvd., Suite 354, West Hollywood, CA 90069

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