David Joseph Scharf
Gravitas Law Group APC · Newport Beach, California
Counsel for consequential disputes.
David Joseph Scharf is a California attorney at Gravitas Law Group APC. His practice includes commercial law, contracts, corporate law, criminal law, and litigation.
Credentials
Admitted to the State Bar of California on May 2, 1994. He earned his law degree from New College of California School of Law the original public interest law school and Center for Critical Legal Studies in San Francisco.
Criminal defense experience
David Scharf has obtained dismissal of all felony charges in a range of criminal matters. The selected results page identifies the allegations, outcome and case history.
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David Scharf’s public-company engagements include consumer-labeling class action defense in New York and California, together with commercial arbitration involving the co-packer. The case histories explain the documented rulings and the revised final arbitration award.
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Professional references.
Statements from colleagues familiar with Mr. Scharf's practice regarding his reputation and abilities as a litigator.
“He is held in high esteem as a criminal defense trial lawyer by his peers and colleagues. I have worked with him on several motions, hearings and pleadings, both civil and criminal. He is diligent, sound, compelling, and professional.”
“Mr. Scharf has always demonstrated exceptional legal skill. He has always been a valuable resource for those of us engaged in criminal defense. He has a well-deserved reputation in the legal community for zealous and effective representation of his clients. He maintains extensive and comprehensive knowledge of the law and is always up to date with the latest developments.”
“He is known within the criminal defense bar in Orange County as a gifted trial attorney and legal writer as well as a resource for his friends and colleagues.”
“David is an outstanding trial attorney who has handled and tried to verdict some of the most difficult cases. David has great talent as a litigator and a negotiator. He is adept at using his litigation skills to entice the prosecution into giving favorable dispositions. He is a professional attorney who is creative in his trial presentations and has obtained some outstanding verdicts.”
“One of the most creative, intelligent and inspired attorneys I have ever met.”
“I personally observed him in jury trial and I felt then that he was as talented as anyone I had ever seen.”
“Dave is an excellent litigator. He tries a lot of cases and gets great results. I have observed him in trial. It was excellent. It was truly masterful.”
“His excellent knowledge of the law, admissible evidence, and ability to predict the likelihood of success with a given defense, enables Dave to very accurately assess the value of a case. If his client isn’t given the offer he believes is appropriate, he will litigate the case and generally prevail.”
“His dedication well serves as a testament to his client’s cause.”
“Mr. Scharf is a capable and talented trial attorney who has achieved remarkable results on behalf of those he represented.”
“He possessed a unique blend of law and motions acumen and courtroom trial skills.”
“The courts have gained respect for his positions.”
“He is an immensely talented lawyer who has made a huge positive impact in the lives of many of the people he has represented.”
“He has an enormous heart and capacity for caring. Dave is one of the most skilled and compassionate lawyers I know.”
“David is a brilliant legal thinker who has always showed the ability to be innovative and creative with his cases.”
“Mr. Scharf’s representation of his clients shows nothing short of total commitment. He is an extremely competent professional and as most of us involved in the court system are aware, a brilliant trial lawyer. He is equally proficient at motion work and is well known as a resource for his legal knowledge.”
These testimonials describe individual professional opinions and past experience; they do not guarantee a particular outcome.
Recognition from the bench.
The following remarks were made on the record or in response to inquiries from David Scharf’s employers seeking an evaluation of his professional abilities.
“Mr. Scharf is an extraordinary lawyer with incredible potential, and is the kind of person this court thinks we need more of.”
Judge of the Superior Court of California
“Scharf’s litigation of the Reyes murder case was outstanding.”
Judge of the Superior Court of California
“I commend Mr. Scharf for his successful results in trial.”
Judge of the Superior Court of California
“Mr. Scharf is a talented trial attorney.”
Judge of the Superior Court of California
These comments concern past work and do not imply judicial endorsement of the firm or guarantee any result.