Samar Hellar
About Samar Hellar
Samar Hellar is a lawyer based in Costa Mesa, CA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Samar Hellar is recognized in the following practice area:
- Costa Mesa, California
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: DK Law - Injury, Accident, and More
Education: California Western School of Law, J.D., graduated 2023
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
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