About Sam
Sam Amin earned his J.D. from John F. Kennedy University in 2012. He completed his legal education at a time of steady change in California courts. The degree set the stage for public-defense work that would shape his early career.
His time in county defender offices shows a steady engagement with courtroom practice. He served as a deputy public defender in Solano County in 2010 and later as a deputy public defender in Marin County in 2012. Those roles placed him in arraignments and pretrial settings, in hearings and at trial counsel tables. He worked on a range of criminal matters and handled case preparation, client interviews, and litigation tasks typical of public defense practice.
Colleagues describe him as practical in the courtroom. He has experience negotiating plea agreements, drafting motions, and presenting evidence in contested hearings. He has represented clients at every stage of criminal proceedings, from initial appearance through disposition. That hands-on exposure gave him repeated opportunities to test legal theories and to refine trial procedure skills.
Outside court, Amin has maintained professional ties and recognitions that are part of his public record. He holds recognitions from the American Institute — listed among the "10 Best Lawyers" — and from Lawyer & Practice Magazine as a "Top 10 Law Offices" recipient. He also maintains current professional memberships in bar and legal associations.
Today he practices at Amin Law. The firm operates under his name and serves clients in California. He draws on years in county defender offices when advising and representing people charged with crimes. His current work focuses on criminal defense matters, where he represents clients in trial and pretrial settings and handles related motion practice and client counseling.
