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Graham Douglas Donath

Riverside, CA

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Criminal Defense

Language

English

About

 Graham D. Donath is a seasoned and aggressive attorney who devotes 100% of his practice to criminal defense. From Gang Related Attempted Murder to a first time DUI, he has the experience and knowledge to handle the broadest range of criminal matters. Mr. Donath graduated from Claremont McKenna College, where he was named a Distinguished Scholar, was a member of the Dean’s list, and was highly praised for his Honors thesis, titled “Ice-T, 2 Live Crew and Ozzy Osbourne: An Analysis Of Modern Obscenity and Incitement Laws’ Inadequacies as a Means Of Regulating Musical Expression.” He received his Juris Doctorate from University of California, Hastings College of the Law and was granted admission to the State Bar of California by examination immediately after graduation. He established a successful entertainment and real property transactional practice, eventually transitioning to his true interest, criminal defense. Mr. Donath worked previously in Riverside as a Deputy Public Defender of Riverside County, where he was named Misdemeanor Trial Attorney of the Year. He has handled thousands of Felony, Misdemeanor, and Juvenile criminal matters successfully, obtaining excellent results for his clients both through negotiation and in trial. He is a member of the California Public Defender’s Association, the Criminal Defense panel of Riverside County, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, the Orange County Criminal Defense Bar Association, and the Orange and Riverside County Bar Associations. Mr. Donath’s previous employers include United States Senator Barbara Boxer, renowned jury and trial consultants Donald Vinson and Jo-Ellan Dimitrius, and the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office. 

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

Domestic Violence

Juvenile Law

White Collar Crime

Language

English

Contact

Law Offices of Graham D. Donath, APC4229 Main Street, Ste 1Riverside, CA, 92501

Office: (951) 338-9201

Website: N/A

Reviews

David
October 23, 2012

I have used a couple different lawyers for various things throughout the years and Graham is unequivocally the most efficient and hardest working one that I have hired. He is extremely thorough and communicates very well. I would highly recommend him to anyone in the market for an attorney.

anonymous
August 13, 2012

I was in theunfortunate case of needing a criminal defense attorney. I was recommended to Graham by another attorney who does not handle criminal cases. Graham was very knowledgable, efficient and was able to obtain a dismissal of my case.

Kristin
March 25, 2022

Never thought I would have the need to use these services. And made a few calls before calling here. The other calls I made were disappointing, I could practically hear the cash register ringing as I spoke with them. When you are in this situation you already feel “processed” and you want to feel that your attorney sees you as a person, not an invoice. I did a little more research online and really like Graham Donath’s credentials, so called his office. From my very first call to Carrie in the office, I felt reassured and well taken care of. She is empathetic, professional, and super responsive and excellent with follow through. When Mr. Donath called me for my initial consult, (outside of office hours, which I really appreciated) I felt exactly the same way. He immedialy impressed me as very skillful and knowledgable. When we went to the hearing, he was able to resolve my case quickly, the outcome was the best possible one. Having called around before deciding on him, I also found his rate to be reasonable. For the level of professionalism, service, and knowledge, as well as a successful outcome, this was money well spent and peace of mind restored.

Kari
March 22, 2022

I feel so fortunate that i found Graham Donath. He took on my son's case. My son is not a criminal but he got caught up in the criminal system due to several probation violations and pretty serious domestic charges. He was very clear and told me what we were up against and what was possible. He gave me a package price that I could understand and could commit to. He achieved every thing that he said was possible. I think that I got more than I paid for. I highly recommend this lawyer to represent anybody you care about. He takes your case and treats it with the upmost respect and importance.

Marisa
January 29, 2021

Graham is a great lawyer I was recommended from a friend he really helped who was fighting 25 plus years but he beat his case, in my eyes he's the best! He was always very responsive and made sure to get all the details he needed to beat my case. The DA was trying to at first give me time, then wanted to put me on probation for 3 years but I couldn't accept that or even afford anything on my record because it would ruin my career. So with great communication and persistence Graham got my case dismissed with a small fine and community service. He truly is the best I give him 5 stars and I recommend you choose him you won't be disappointed. He is very honest and will tell you the truth, that’s what I love about him he promised he would help but went above my expectations, because of his hard work I can now follow through with my career.

anonymous
January 19, 2021

Mr. Donath was referred to me by a prominent lawyer in San Diego, as one of the best in the Riverside area and he did not disappoint. From the first meeting until even today Mr. Donath has been honest, attentive to our questions and works for the best possible outcome. We are thankful he was able to bring the charges down from 2 felonies to 1 misdemeanor. Not only is Mr. Donath great but his office staff talked me off of many ledges. Deanna is very compassionate, empathic she takes the time to listen to your questions, fears and leaves you feeling like a positive can come from any situation, I am truly grateful for her, Mr. Donath and the outcome of the case.

anonymous
January 14, 2021

Incredible in every way! Graham and his team are outstanding—I cannot say enough good things about them. Graham came to the courthouse near me that was quite a drive for him on multiple occasions, he accepted me as a client and answered my countless questions and concerns—helping me navigate through what was the absolute worst season of my life. Graham listened to my values and defended my rights. He and Carrie and Deanna are patient and kind, generous with their time and attention, thorough and willing to go the distance in every way. There is no other attorney I can possibly think of that can do what Graham does and do it so well. He was able to work a deal with the DA office in my area, despite not being his most frequented courthouse, he got me a deal that was astonishingly better than anyone else could have gotten me. I ended up with the shortest term of anger management courses to go through and countless people that had similar cases to mine had incredibly worse outcomes. People were so surprised when they heard my deal and assumed my attorney must be outrageously priced but honestly Mr. Donath is very, very fair in his pricing, even generous. I’m a person who prays and I certainly prayed through my hard season of court situations that God would bless Graham and give him wisdom and favor, particularly for my case, and I believe God certainly did! Say a little prayer for yourself and hire Graham Donath—you won’t regret it!

El
December 22, 2020

First and foremost, I want to thank Graham for walking me through, quite possibly one of the most uncertain times in life. I will not go into the details of my case, but the repercussions were severe, and it could have potentially destroyed my future. Against the odds, Graham successfully managed to pull me out of the depths of a legal nightmare, and he went above and beyond to ensure an excellent outcome. Graham’s expertise, professionalism, honesty, and representation are incomparable to other attorneys I have had. Graham handled my case professionally while he and his two excellent legal assistants, Carrie and Deanna, kept me updated on the progress consistently. Furthermore, Graham is greatly respected in the courtrooms and, more importantly, respected by every judge. So, If you find yourself in a legal situation where you need to depend on an attorney, I strongly encourage you to reach out to Graham. He’s a phenomenal attorney that believes in his clients and, more importantly, aggressively fights for them. Thanks again, Graham!

anonymous
July 14, 2020

Sometimes, you find yourself at the wrong place at the wrong time, and trying to find a lawyer who understands you and your troubles, can be a stressful process. Stumbling upon Mr. Donath & his team online was a godsend! My unfortunate circumstance with the law required a lawyer who understood my situation and would be able to deliver results. Mr. Donath and his team were absolutely that and more. From his legal staff to Mr. Donath himself, they were professional and understanding throughout the process, thorough in their explanations of California criminal law, and super accommodating with my situation, being from outside the area. I highly recommend Mr. Donath and his team.

anonymous
February 10, 2020

Graham Donath represented me when I was charged with Felony Domestic Violence. From the beginning he was forthcoming and honest. He never wavered in defending my innocence. The case was ultimately Dismissed. He also helped me file a Motion of Factual Innocence that was Granted. I can say he truly restored my good name. I can Never Thank him and Ms Preciado enough.

David
October 23, 2012

I have used a couple different lawyers for various things throughout the years and Graham is unequivocally the most efficient and hardest working one that I have hired. He is extremely thorough and communicates very well. I would highly recommend him to anyone in the market for an attorney.

anonymous
August 13, 2012

I was in theunfortunate case of needing a criminal defense attorney. I was recommended to Graham by another attorney who does not handle criminal cases. Graham was very knowledgable, efficient and was able to obtain a dismissal of my case.

Kristin
March 25, 2022

Never thought I would have the need to use these services. And made a few calls before calling here. The other calls I made were disappointing, I could practically hear the cash register ringing as I spoke with them. When you are in this situation you already feel “processed” and you want to feel that your attorney sees you as a person, not an invoice. I did a little more research online and really like Graham Donath’s credentials, so called his office. From my very first call to Carrie in the office, I felt reassured and well taken care of. She is empathetic, professional, and super responsive and excellent with follow through. When Mr. Donath called me for my initial consult, (outside of office hours, which I really appreciated) I felt exactly the same way. He immedialy impressed me as very skillful and knowledgable. When we went to the hearing, he was able to resolve my case quickly, the outcome was the best possible one. Having called around before deciding on him, I also found his rate to be reasonable. For the level of professionalism, service, and knowledge, as well as a successful outcome, this was money well spent and peace of mind restored.

Kari
March 22, 2022

I feel so fortunate that i found Graham Donath. He took on my son's case. My son is not a criminal but he got caught up in the criminal system due to several probation violations and pretty serious domestic charges. He was very clear and told me what we were up against and what was possible. He gave me a package price that I could understand and could commit to. He achieved every thing that he said was possible. I think that I got more than I paid for. I highly recommend this lawyer to represent anybody you care about. He takes your case and treats it with the upmost respect and importance.

Marisa
January 29, 2021

Graham is a great lawyer I was recommended from a friend he really helped who was fighting 25 plus years but he beat his case, in my eyes he's the best! He was always very responsive and made sure to get all the details he needed to beat my case. The DA was trying to at first give me time, then wanted to put me on probation for 3 years but I couldn't accept that or even afford anything on my record because it would ruin my career. So with great communication and persistence Graham got my case dismissed with a small fine and community service. He truly is the best I give him 5 stars and I recommend you choose him you won't be disappointed. He is very honest and will tell you the truth, that’s what I love about him he promised he would help but went above my expectations, because of his hard work I can now follow through with my career.

anonymous
January 19, 2021

Mr. Donath was referred to me by a prominent lawyer in San Diego, as one of the best in the Riverside area and he did not disappoint. From the first meeting until even today Mr. Donath has been honest, attentive to our questions and works for the best possible outcome. We are thankful he was able to bring the charges down from 2 felonies to 1 misdemeanor. Not only is Mr. Donath great but his office staff talked me off of many ledges. Deanna is very compassionate, empathic she takes the time to listen to your questions, fears and leaves you feeling like a positive can come from any situation, I am truly grateful for her, Mr. Donath and the outcome of the case.

anonymous
January 14, 2021

Incredible in every way! Graham and his team are outstanding—I cannot say enough good things about them. Graham came to the courthouse near me that was quite a drive for him on multiple occasions, he accepted me as a client and answered my countless questions and concerns—helping me navigate through what was the absolute worst season of my life. Graham listened to my values and defended my rights. He and Carrie and Deanna are patient and kind, generous with their time and attention, thorough and willing to go the distance in every way. There is no other attorney I can possibly think of that can do what Graham does and do it so well. He was able to work a deal with the DA office in my area, despite not being his most frequented courthouse, he got me a deal that was astonishingly better than anyone else could have gotten me. I ended up with the shortest term of anger management courses to go through and countless people that had similar cases to mine had incredibly worse outcomes. People were so surprised when they heard my deal and assumed my attorney must be outrageously priced but honestly Mr. Donath is very, very fair in his pricing, even generous. I’m a person who prays and I certainly prayed through my hard season of court situations that God would bless Graham and give him wisdom and favor, particularly for my case, and I believe God certainly did! Say a little prayer for yourself and hire Graham Donath—you won’t regret it!

El
December 22, 2020

First and foremost, I want to thank Graham for walking me through, quite possibly one of the most uncertain times in life. I will not go into the details of my case, but the repercussions were severe, and it could have potentially destroyed my future. Against the odds, Graham successfully managed to pull me out of the depths of a legal nightmare, and he went above and beyond to ensure an excellent outcome. Graham’s expertise, professionalism, honesty, and representation are incomparable to other attorneys I have had. Graham handled my case professionally while he and his two excellent legal assistants, Carrie and Deanna, kept me updated on the progress consistently. Furthermore, Graham is greatly respected in the courtrooms and, more importantly, respected by every judge. So, If you find yourself in a legal situation where you need to depend on an attorney, I strongly encourage you to reach out to Graham. He’s a phenomenal attorney that believes in his clients and, more importantly, aggressively fights for them. Thanks again, Graham!

anonymous
July 14, 2020

Sometimes, you find yourself at the wrong place at the wrong time, and trying to find a lawyer who understands you and your troubles, can be a stressful process. Stumbling upon Mr. Donath & his team online was a godsend! My unfortunate circumstance with the law required a lawyer who understood my situation and would be able to deliver results. Mr. Donath and his team were absolutely that and more. From his legal staff to Mr. Donath himself, they were professional and understanding throughout the process, thorough in their explanations of California criminal law, and super accommodating with my situation, being from outside the area. I highly recommend Mr. Donath and his team.

anonymous
February 10, 2020

Graham Donath represented me when I was charged with Felony Domestic Violence. From the beginning he was forthcoming and honest. He never wavered in defending my innocence. The case was ultimately Dismissed. He also helped me file a Motion of Factual Innocence that was Granted. I can say he truly restored my good name. I can Never Thank him and Ms Preciado enough.