Former Supervising Major Crimes Prosecutor and Senior Corporate Attorney On Your Side.
After graduating from the University of San Francisco School of Law in 2005, Jamil Nushwat first worked for a large and prestigious real estate law firm in the Bay Area. In January 2007, he transitioned to serving as a criminal prosecutor for the Tulare County District Attorney’s Office. Over the next decade, Jamil rose through the ranks and was appointed as a supervising district attorney in August 2016. As a dedicated prosecutor, Jamil handled numerous major crimes felony trials, including homicide, attempted homicide, 1st Degree home-invasion burglaries, robberies, felony assaults on police officers, and gang enhancements. He was also recognized as the county law-enforcement gang task-force coordinator.
In June 2019, Jamil started his private criminal defense practice, focusing on providing exceptional legal representation. Since then, he has managed hundreds of felony and misdemeanor cases. His extensive experience in major litigation has allowed Jamil to support countless families during challenging times. For instance, he has successfully secured not-guilty verdicts and dismissals in cases involving murder charges, rape allegations, and felony assaults, as well as DUI charges.
Between 2025 and 2026, Jamil defended some of America's largest corporations in complex civil litigation as a senior attorney for an established employment-defense law firm.
Jamil Nushwat is committed to serving families and helping them achieve the peace of mind they deserve.