Hooman Kazemi

Hooman Kazemi is a Lecturer at the University of Southern California (USC) and the Assistant Program Director of the USC Dornsife Trial Advocacy Program. He has been a Deputy Public Defender with the Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office since 2008. His roles include training new public defenders and mentoring them in trial advocacy. He also serves as faculty at the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA).

Education:

• J.D., Loyola Law School, 2007
• B.A. in International Relations, University of Southern California, 2004

Research & Practice Focus: Kazemi specializes in criminal defense, trial advocacy, and juvenile law. His expertise includes handling cases involving violent crimes, DUI, domestic violence, and immigration consequences of criminal charges. He has presented at numerous legal seminars and conferences, focusing on topics like juvenile delinquency and tactical considerations in criminal trials.

Awards & Recognition:

• Recipient of the California Trial Lawyer of the Year (2010)
• Excellence Award from The Private Defenders of California (2011)
• Top Honors in Trial Advocacy and Franchise Law during law school

Clinical & Community Work: Kazemi leads the Pro Bono Program within the Trial Advocacy Program, supported by endowments from Jack Harding and Mohammad Usman Chaudhry. He has secured notable case outcomes, including acquittals, dismissals, and reduced sentences for clients across Los Angeles County.