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| type, state, number: | attorney, ca, 207447 |
| issuer: state bar of california | |
| current status: active | |
| district: district 7 | |
| county: los angeles | |
| sections: | criminal law |
| license history | |
| 06/06/2000 | admitted to the state bar of california |
Sean Tabibian's website describes his firm as "relentless and zealous." With a practice that focuses primarily on criminal law, the firm specializes in representing defendants on drug charges. They have represented a high percentage of clients in the use of drugs for medical treatment and are ranked highly on the list of NORMAL defense attorneys and law firms. His firm also offers financing options for clients who might not otherwise be able to afford his services. Tabibian is frequently cited in news media about his involvement in the defense of these clients. One such example came when the Trichome Healing Caregivers medical marijuana dispensary in Van Nuys was raided. When asked to comment, Tabibian noted, "They allow drug dealers to flourish, because patients need to go to the streets to get their medicine instead of a controlled environment.” He was also quoted in news articles about Paris Hilton's stint in jail, as an attorney who has had many clients receive the same sentence. "Her biggest problem is going to be boredom," he said, but also noted that, as actually happened, she would probably serve less than time than that to which she was sentenced. "Due to circumstances like overcrowding, they want to shuffle people who haven’t committed a violent crime or serious felony in and out quickly - and what she did wasn’t horrible," Tabibian said. “I’m sure she was told about the shortened terms, so [her] asking for a pardon from the Governor is ludicrous." Tabibian added that Hilton probably wouldn’t have a cellmate. "I can’t imagine for the life of me why the Sheriff’s department would put her in general population and ask for that kind of attention," he said. "If she so much as breaks a nail, her family will be all over them." Tabibian was also involved in a disciplinary matter concerning Judge Paul M. Bryant, Jr., a retired judge of the San Bernardino County Superior Court, who stipulated to the issuance of a public admonishment based upon his behavior in several cases, including one involving Tabibian. In People v. Anderson, No. FWV037306, Judge Bryant stated, in refusing to accept a plea agreement reached by Deputy District Attorney Mary Hosseini and defense attorney Sean Tabibian, words to the effect that DDA Hosseini must have “rocks for brains” to agree to the proposed disposition. Judge Bryant has said that he does not recall using these precise words and does not recall this exchange, but has apologized if he did use words to this effect, and has stated his understanding that a judge should not use words even similar to those with counsel at any time.