Laina T. Chikhani, Attorney at Law

Laina T. Chikhani, Attorney at Law

Google Rating

4.8(70 reviews)

  • 711 Jefferson St #202, Fairfield, CA 94533, USA
  • (707) 486-0647
  • No email available
Victims’ Rights, Criminal Law, Family Law

About:

At Laina T. Chikhani, Attorney at Law, you know that you have someone who wants to be on your side when you are accused of a crime. From the beginning of her law career, Napa & Solano County Criminal Defense Attorney Laina T. Chikhani has focused on helping to protect the rights of those who are accused of crimes. In addition, she is an active member of several professional organizations which work toward preserving the rights of criminal defendants. For example, she belongs to the California Attorneys for Criminal Justice and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Jurisdiction:Sacramento

Practice Area

Victims’ Rights

Explains survivor rights in criminal cases, including notices, attendance, restitution, privacy, protection orders, and input at bail, plea, sentencing, and post-conviction hearings.

Criminal Law

Guides reporting, evidence, bail conditions, no-contact orders, prosecutions or defenses, and record sealing, centering survivor safety and informed participation across the criminal process.

Family Law

Handles divorce, custody, parenting time, and support with DV-informed safety planning, temporary orders, safe exchanges, discovery protections, and long-term financial stability.

Languages

English

Fees

Free Consultation

Education

B.A.
University of San Francisco
1992
J.D.
John F. Kennedy University
2009

Awards

Client's Choice
Avvo
2017
Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
2018

Associations

Member
California Public Defenders Association
2011 - Present
Member
American Bar Association
2011 - Present
Member
California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
2011 - Present
Member
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2011 - Present
California Bar Association
- Present
Member
State Bar of California
2010 - Present

Reviews


RATED 5.0

Jun 10, 2025Googlevia Google

adrian bowden

"She help my daughter after a fight at school. She is GREAT.. she was recommended by the best criminal attorney in Solano county …RUSSO… !"

RATED 5.0

Jun 10, 2025Googlevia Google

Audrey

"Laina is amazing! She handles each case she gets with ease and truly cares for each client she gets. I was anxious about my case, but Laina was caring and eased my anxiety! I had two back to back DUI’s and Laina handled both cases with such ease! She truly goes above and beyond for each client she gets and understands the anxiety that comes with it."

RATED 5.0

Apr 10, 2025Googlevia Google

Benjamin Taft

"Laina is amazing, where do I start. The price, the attention to detail, she took my call every time I called. Laina is no joke, she had the entire case dropped before my 1st court date. Amazing lawyer, highly recommend her."

RATED 5.0

Nov 10, 2024Googlevia Google

Matthew-Lee.

"I am immensely grateful for the incredible work Laina did on my case. What started as a phone call to report a serious road rage incident turned into a nightmare, with the Napa police filing multiple felony charges over a defensive statement I made during the call. This situation should have never escalated the way it did. The police took my frustration—expressed after dealing with constant harassment from officers—and attempted to give me two strikes for it. The road rage incident itself was frightening: a person got out of their vehicle during a fit of road rage and began approaching me aggressively, forcing me to drive away for my safety. During the call to dispatch, I vented about how the police had been harassing me. Though I regret my choice of words, the context of provocation should have been obvious. After months of zero progress with a public defender who didn’t seem to know what he was doing, my family hired Laina. She came into the case late—near the end of my 14 months—but her expertise turned things around. Laina genuinely sympathizes with people of color and is acutely aware of the unjust nature of the legal system. She effectively navigated the complexities of my case, addressing the incompetence that had been present in my defense. Laina saw through the prosecution's exaggerated narrative and successfully reduced my multiple felony charges to just one (Penal Code 71 for threatening an officer). After I completed my mandatory supervision, she helped me get that charge expunged, clearing my record, which is now just as it was before all this happened. This was my first and only charge, and Laina's work allowed me to remove this unfair burden. Since my release, I have completed my degree in biology from San Francisco State University, maintained a healthy lifestyle with daily exercise and a plant-based diet, and continued to receive counseling and support from professionals who highly recommend me. While I believe the harassment I faced from Napa officers should have been more effectively addressed by the justice system, I’m grateful for the justice I received with Laina’s help. Her expertise gave me a second chance to live my life freely without the impediment of a felony. If you're looking for a lawyer who is skilled, compassionate, and relentless in her pursuit of justice, I highly recommend Laina. She made a tremendous difference in my life, and I will always be grateful."

RATED 5.0

Aug 10, 2024Googlevia Google

Robert Kent

"Was in a jam on two different times on DV cases. Both times she was able to get me out of in between a rock and a hard place. Thank you Laina."