About Anthony J. Pullara Anthony J. Pullara is known as an aggressive advocate for individuals under investigation, charged or convicted of a criminal offense. He is known and respected by judges, prosecutors, court staffs and other attorneys.

Mr. Pullara was a partner at the Santa Monica firm of Rodriguez & Pullara prior to establishing the Law Offices of Anthony J. Pullara in 2005.

His client base includes people from every walk of life. However, many high profile individuals have sought out Mr. Pullaraa€?s representation; they include the former mayor of a Southern California city, a former Chief of Police, entertainment executives, members of one of the worlda€?s foremost musical groups and celebrities of both television and motion pictures. Several individuals involved with the criminal justice system have also sought out Mr. Pullaraa€?s representation. For instance, he has represented Los Angeles Superior Court employees, Los Angeles police officers, firefighters, Los Angeles deputy sheriffs, and Los Angeles probation officers.

Mr. Pullara has made significant contributions to the Southern California community. He was appointed by the Santa Monica City Council as a Commissioner for the City of Santa Monica Social Service Commission where he served as Vice-Chair until 2004. Mr. Pullara has also volunteered his legal expertise to different organizations including the First AME Church, and Westside Legal Services.

Mr. Pullara was featured by Southern California Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in the area of Criminal Defense for 2005, 2006 and 2007

Education:

University of California, Santa Barbara
B.A. Economics, 1989

Loyola Law School
Juris Doctor, 1993

Bar Admission:

1993, California Supreme Court

1993, United States District Court, Central
District of California

1999, United States District Court,
District of Arizona

2002, United States Court of Appeals,
Ninth Circuit

Membership Organizations:

Criminal Courts Bar Association

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Los Angeles County Bar,
Criminal Law Section

Los Angeles World Affairs Council

State Bar of California,
Criminal Law Section

Saint Thomas More Law Society,
Member of Advisory Committee

Town Hall Los Angeles