Alison Saros

Practice areas

Criminal Defense, Schools & Education

Focus areas

Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Education, Expungement, False Accusations, Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Probation, Prosecution, Schools, Sex Offenses, Theft

Attorney Alison Saros is the founder and proprietor of Saros Law, APC, located in El Segundo, California. With over 25 years of comprehensive legal experience, she ranks as a top trial lawyer. Her background includes being a former prosecutor, a law professor, and a licensed counselor holding a recent Master’s Degree in School Counseling. Ms. Saros offers unwavering and empathetic guidance to clients not only in Los Angeles County but also beyond, addressing a wide range of legal requirements, including:

• Criminal Defense
• Cases involving Sex Crimes
• Expungements and Sealings
• Offenses related to Drugs and Alcohol
• Mental Health Diversion
• Defense against DUI charges
• Matters of Education Discipline
• Fake ID and Minor in Possession cases
• Assault and Battery cases
• Theft Crimes and Shoplifting cases
• Robbery and Burglary cases
• Domestic Violence cases
• Education Law
• Title IX Advocacy within Colleges and Universities
• Handling Public School Discipline for K-12
• Advocacy for IEP and 504 plans

Having served as a former prosecutor and Deputy District Attorney in Los Angeles County, Ms. Saros brings invaluable insights into the workings of the criminal justice system. This enables her to craft highly effective defense strategies for those accused. Furthermore, as a licensed counselor, she fervently and knowledgeably supports individuals within the criminal justice system, assisting them in finding resources for mental health and issues related to substance abuse through diversion programs and other methods of restorative justice. Her exceptional ability to comprehend the psychological and behavioral factors contributing to questionable decisions by individuals and juveniles sets her apart.

Recognized for her impeccable professionalism and exceptional client care, Ms. Saros has attained an AV Preeminent peer review rating* from Martindale-Hubbell, and she has been distinguished by Expertise as one of the premier Criminal Defense Lawyers in Manhattan Beach. In addition, she has garnered excellent client ratings on Avvo, along with numerous testimonials and referrals from those she has represented.

A graduate of Michigan State University, Ms. Saros acquired her master’s degree in school counseling from Loyola Marymount University. She earned her Juris Doctor from Southwestern University School of Law in 1996. Ms. Saros actively engages in professional organizations, including the Santa Monica Bar Association, the South Bay Bar Association, the Los Angeles County Bar Association, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, and the National Criminal Justice Association.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished, and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks employed under license in accordance with Martindale-Hubbell’s certification procedures, standards, and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® oversees a peer review rating process that reflects the anonymous opinions of legal professionals and members of the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories: legal ability and general ethical standards.