Bobby Shui is a trial lawyer and litigator with extensive experience handling complex, high-stakes disputes. He holds an LL.M. in Federal Trial Advocacy and has dedicated much of his career to courtroom practice, trying cases ranging from serious felonies to contested conservatorship matters. As a prosecutor, public defender, and trial advocate, Bobby has built his career on delivering effective courtroom advocacy under pressure.
Before joining the firm, Bobby served as a Senior Deputy Public Defender in Orange County, where he represented clients in some of the most serious criminal cases in the justice system, including homicide, child molestation, and other major felony matters. He regularly tried cases before juries, and several of his trials attracted significant media attention. Through this work, he developed a practical understanding of case strategy, risk assessment, witness examination, and persuasive advocacy before judges and juries.
In addition to his work in criminal law, Bobby handled probate and mental health matters, including Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) conservatorship proceedings and jury trials involving complex issues of capacity and mental health. His experience encompasses all stages of litigation, from investigation and motion practice to trial and resolution.
Bobby’s background includes experience as a prosecutor with the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office and as a Post-Bar Law Clerk with the Federal Public Defender’s Office in Los Angeles. He also trained with the Brooklyn and Manhattan District Attorney’s Offices and The Legal Aid Society in New York City, where he gained early experience on both sides of the criminal justice system. These experiences provided him with a broad foundation in prosecution, defense, and trial advocacy in some of the nation’s busiest court systems.
Bobby also gained international legal experience through clerkships with the Hong Kong Department of Justice and 23 Essex Street Barristers’ Chambers in London. In Hong Kong, he worked on a freedom-of-speech matter. In London, he worked alongside barristers on both criminal prosecution and defense matters, including work involving the Crown Prosecution Service.
Bobby draws on his experience as a prosecutor, public defender, and trial advocate to help clients navigate complex disputes with confidence and clarity.
