Professional Experience

Kevin Fard is an associate attorney practicing in the Criminal Defense and Civil Litigation Departments at the Law Offices of Bob Nehoray. Mr. Fard has extensive experience in criminal defense including a clerkship with the County of San Diego Alternate Public Defender's Office. During his clerkship Mr. Fard handled all aspects of felony cases ranging from high profile murder cases, to drug possession and sales, robberies, domestic violence and highly specialized sexually violent predator cases. He also worked at the Public Defender's Office in Santiago, Chile (Defensoría Penal Pública), and was selected for a graduate fellowship in criminal law. Mr. Fard's passion for criminal defense is evident in the way he handles every matter, whether a routine traffic ticket or a high profile felony case. Mr. Fard's aggressive advocacy of his clients' interests has resulted in numerous reductions and dismissals of criminal charges.

Mr. Fard's passion for the courtroom also serves as a foundation for his experience in the firm's Civil Litigation Department. His strong writing skills and extensive knowledge of the Code of Civil Procedure allow Mr. Fard to aggressively litigate matters in order to obtain the optimal resolution for his clients. Mr. Fard has handled many litigation matters including, but not limited to, Wrongful Termination, Sexual Harassment, Discrimination, and Personal Injury.

Mr. Fard earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of San Diego School of Law in 2010. Prior to law school, Mr. Fard graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 2007 with a degree in Political Science and a Minor in History, and worked as a congressional staff intern in Washington, DC for the Office of Congressman Mike Thompson of the First District of California.

Education

University of San Diego School of Law

• Juris Doctor, May 2010
• Children's Advocacy Institute
• Graduate Fellow, Criminal Law

University of California, Santa Barbara

• Bachelor of Arts, Political Science – June 2007
• Minor in History, June 2007

Memberships & Activities

• California State Bar, Admitted in 2010
• American Bar Association, Business Law Section
• San Diego County Bar Association
• Iranian American Lawyers Association