Eric D. Shevin

Practice areas

Cannabis Law, Criminal Defense, Appellate, Business/Corporate

Focus areas

Appeals, Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Business Formation and Planning, Business Organizations, Contracts, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Limited Liability Companies, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Parole, Partnership, Probation, Tax Evasion, Theft, Traffic Violations

Eric D. Shevin, the founder of Shevin Law Group, LLC, is a legal professional based in Sherman Oaks, California. His practice is divided between two main areas: criminal defense and legal matters pertaining to cannabis-related businesses. The majority of his clientele originates from the larger Los Angeles metropolitan region. Mr. Shevin is authorized to practice law in California and holds admissions to practice in several U.S. District Courts, including the Southern, Central, Eastern, and Northern Districts of California. Furthermore, he is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States. He has also appeared as a pro hac vice in various state and federal courts across the nation.

Within his criminal defense practice, Mr. Shevin represents individuals who have been charged by either state or federal authorities with misdemeanor or felony offenses. These cases encompass a wide range of charges, such as driving under the influence, drug possession and distribution, weapons violations, white-collar crimes like fraud and embezzlement, tax evasion, and violent crimes. Through his legal expertise, Mr. Shevin has achieved positive outcomes in numerous instances. For example, he has secured dismissals of charges and the suppression of evidence due to unlawful searches and seizures. Additionally, his adept negotiation of plea agreements has resulted in the reduction of charges and associated penalties.

In the realm of cannabis law, Mr. Shevin has built a comprehensive experience base. He offers guidance and advice to individuals aspiring to enter the cannabis industry. This includes assistance with business establishment, financial planning, the creation of operating agreements, and adherence to regulatory requirements. His impressive track record across all facets of his legal career has garnered him a “Superb” peer review rating on Avvo. Notably, he has been recognized as one of The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 and has earned a spot among America’s Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys. Mr. Shevin frequently shares his insights as a speaker on topics related to his practice areas. He earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of San Diego School of Law.