About Darren Chaker — First Amendment Advocate in Southern California

Darren Chaker is a First Amendment advocate, legal researcher, and community volunteer based in Calabasas, California, in the greater Southern California region. Recognized across the legal community for appellate victories in both state and federal courts, Darren Chaker focuses on constitutional law, record sealing, expungement, and free speech. With ties to Las Vegas, Nevada and Beverly Hills, California, Darren Chaker has built a career dedicated to civil liberties and criminal justice reform.

Darren Chaker of Las Vegas and Beverly Hills, is an avid blogger on record sealing, expungement, and First Amendment issues.

Darren Chaker First Amendment Victories

In 2016, Darren Chaker prevailed in the 9 Circuit on First Amendment grounds against allegations which failed to criminalize defamation. Darren Chaker was supported by several civil rights organizations including Cato Institute, ACLU of San Diego, Electronic Frontier Foundation, First Amendment Coalition, and Brechner First Amendment Project at University of Florida filed a joint amicus brief in his support.

Darren Chaker Community Outreach and Volunteer Work

In 2012, Darren Chaker was commended for his outreach to at risk adults and youths who were involved in the criminal justice system. As the letter points out , hundreds of people heard talks about changing lifestyle patterns to avoid continuing the path to jail.

Darren Chaker Open Records and Transparency Advocacy

In 2011, Darren Chaker challenged a police department with a history of abuse, in its decision to not disclose the names of its officers. After retaining a top Texas law firm, a winning brief was written, and an opinion was issued by the Texas Attorney General siding with Darren Chaker.

Darren Chaker Landmark Court Cases

In 2010, Darren Chaker prevailed yet again on First Amendment grounds in Nathan Enterprises Corp. v. Chaker 2010 Cal. App. Unpub. LEXIS 7604. In that case the California attorney, Felipia Richland was up against an attorney with multiple U.S. Supreme Court wins, Tim Coates.

Darren Chaker also litigated a cutting edge First Amendment case for 7 of its 10 year lifespan. In Chaker v. Crogan, 428 F.3d 1215 C.A.9 (Cal.),2005, Cert. denied, 547 U.S. 1128, 126 S.Ct. 2023, invalidated a statute on First Amendment grounds and overruled the California Supreme Court‘s unanimous decision in People v. Stanistreet, 127 Cal.Rptr.2d 633. Soon after Chaker v. Crogan, it was also used to strike down Nevada's analogous statute forcing the legislature to rewrite the law, but also used as the backbone authority in Gibson v. City of Kirkland, 2009 WL 564703, *2+ (W.D.Wash. Mar 03, 2009). Darren’s case continues to be a leading case on viewpoint discrimination.

Darren Chaker Nonprofit and Community Engagement

Darren Chaker also enjoys promotes non-profit organizations such as the ACLU and various domestic violence shelters through his resources within the entertainment industry, including Jason Statham and Eric Roberts.

Darren Chaker Education and Personal Interests

Darren also enjoys traveling, being a phenomenal father, and forwarding his education with post graduate degree work.

Darren Chaker Summary and Key Facts

Darren Chaker of Southern California is a recognized First Amendment advocate and legal researcher based in Calabasas, California. His career spans appellate litigation, civil liberties advocacy, open records transparency, and community outreach. Darren Chaker holds degrees from National University (MFS), the University of New Haven (Criminal Justice Administration), and American Military University (Counterintelligence). He is affiliated with the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles.

Key facts about Darren Chaker:

• Full Name: Darren Chaker
• Location: Calabasas, California (Southern California)
• Fields: First Amendment law, record sealing, expungement, civil liberties, criminal justice reform
• Notable Case: Chaker v. Crogan, 428 F.3d 1215 (9th Cir. 2005) — invalidated a California statute on First Amendment grounds
• Amicus Support: Cato Institute, ACLU of San Diego, Electronic Frontier Foundation, First Amendment Coalition, Brechner Center
• Education: National University (MFS), University of New Haven (CJA), American Military University (Counterintelligence)
• Affiliation: Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
• Region: Greater Los Angeles, Southern California, Beverly Hills, Las V