About Shaheen
Shaheen Manshoory founded Manshoory Law Group, APC in 2014 and continues to lead the firm as its owner. She built the practice around criminal-law work and has maintained that direction since opening the firm. The choice to form a small, independent practice has allowed her to manage cases directly and shape the firm’s day-to-day operations.
Her career as a practicing lawyer is centered on criminal defense in California. Over the years she has taken on cases at various stages, from pretrial matters through trial and sentencing. She represents individuals in state criminal matters and handles the procedural and strategic demands that such cases present. Managing a private practice has required her to combine courtroom work with case development, client counseling, and the administrative responsibilities of running a law office.
Manshoory holds a certification from the State Bar of California as a Certified Legal Specialist in Criminal Law. That credential signals a concentration of practice in criminal matters and recognition from the licensing authority for a level of demonstrated competence in that area. She is listed as a certified specialist in criminal law by the California State Bar, a designation that informs how the firm positions itself when advising and defending clients.
She maintains current professional memberships and participates in the legal community through those affiliations. Her ongoing involvement in bar-related activities and memberships keeps her connected to developments in criminal law and court procedures. Those connections also provide opportunities for continuing legal education and peer interaction.
At Manshoory Law Group, APC she oversees case strategy and client intake. The firm handles a range of criminal matters in California courts. She manages courtroom appearances, plea and trial preparation, and post-conviction matters when necessary. Running a firm requires balancing litigation work with managing client expectations and legal deadlines.
Peers and clients often note that she is accessible and hands-on in cases she accepts. She works directly with individuals facing criminal charges, guiding them through the stages of the criminal justice process. Her practice reflects a sustained emphasis on criminal defense, informed by her certification and the day-to-day work of operating her firm.
She currently practices criminal defense at Manshoory Law Group, APC.
