About Zachary Drew
Zachary Drew Wechsler is an attorney specializing in state bar defense and professional license matters. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from Wesleyan University in 1977, laying the foundation for a successful legal career. In 1998, he graduated cum laude from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. During his time at Loyola, Mr. Wechsler was inducted into the prestigious Order of the Coif, recognizing his academic excellence. He also received the American Jurisprudence Award for achieving the highest grade in legal writing and corporations. His practical experience includes serving as an extern for Justice Sheila Prell Sonenshine in the California Court of Appeals, Fourth District, Division Three, which provided him with invaluable insights into appellate law. Admitted to the State Bar of California in 1998, Mr.
Wechsler has accumulated over 27 years of legal experience. He is also admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. His firm, the Law Office of Zachary D. Wechsler, APC, is located at 21515 Hawthorne Boulevard, Suite 610, Torrance, CA 90503. This strategic location allows him to effectively serve clients throughout California. Mr. Wechsler's practice primarily focuses on defending attorneys and applicants facing charges, inquiries, investigations, and hearings before the State Bar of California.
In addition to state bar defense, Mr. Wechsler represents clients in professional license defense matters. He has experience working with healthcare professionals before various boards, including the Medical Board of California, the Board of Registered Nursing, and the Board of Psychology. His expertise encompasses administrative law, professional misconduct defense, and navigating complex professional discipline investigations and hearings. This breadth of knowledge enables him to provide comprehensive legal support to his clients. Before establishing his own firm, Mr. Wechsler served as a Deputy Attorney General for the State of California, where he gained significant experience in legal proceedings and regulatory matters. From 2000 through 2004, he was appointed to the State Bar's Committee of Bar Examiners, contributing to the evaluation of bar applicants.
He is a former president of the Association of Discipline Defense Counsel and maintains active memberships in the Southern California Mediation Association and the American Association of Nurse Attorneys. Clients commend Mr. Wechsler for his understanding of legal ethics and professional responsibility. His commitment to excellence is reflected in his ratings—he has received a 5.0 rating on Martindale-Hubbell based on 16 reviews and a 4.9 rating on Avvo based on 49 reviews. The Law Office of Zachary D. Wechsler, APC, offers free initial consultations and accepts various payment methods, including credit cards and personal checks. For more information or to schedule a consultation, interested parties can contact the firm at 310-642-4600 or visit their website at www.zdwlaw.com.
