Alana was the most accommodating and competent representation I could have hoped for. Having been charged with 2 DUIs in 2 months (bad summer), I hired Alana after the first and again for the second. She gave me a great deal for handling two cases even though the new litigation issues were now compounded, due to added complexity of an already delicate situation. Her office is in close proximity to the courthouse and she is experienced and well-acquainted with both the DA and judges (i.e. knowing how they operate, what they do and don't like). In the end Alana worked hard for my cases, utilizing all angles and options available to drastically reduce the sentencing and punishment of my charges. Most notably she was able to appropriate and present my cases to the court very strategically, ultimately abating my sentence to 2 first count DUIs compared to a 1st and a 2nd. This achievement alone made hiring Alana a very worthy investment. She was even able to reduce one charge to a 'wet & reckless'. Quite impressive considering the charges, discovery, evidence, and police reports against me were BAD. I did NO JAIL TIME, which is unheard of for persons with 2 DUIs, especially in Alameda. As well, I only received a 4 month restricted instead of 12 and no mandatory ignition breathalyzer. (Standard for Alameda.) Amazing. The best part about Alana is that she cares. She gets to know you as an individual so she can fully understand and convey your circumstance, issues, and why you are being charged. Incredibly, over a year later we still stay in contact. She is always available on the phone and happy to offer extensive legal advice regarding separate issues at no charge. She even has gone as far to make a call and send an email to a police officer on my behalf nearly a year after completing her initial services. In the end Alana's price is fair, competitive, and reasonable. She spends the time necessary to truly understand her clients circumstance so she can effectively portray you and your case favorably. The best part about Alana is that after everything is said and done she remains in your life; she is a true and caring friend, handy legal advisor, and more! With Alana Coopersmith you get more than legal representation, she is a hard worker who knows the law well but more importantly the ins/outs and approach to winning cases. I would definitely recommend her for representation. Andrew read more

My experience with Alanna started in the face of some very serious charges. After taking medication prescribed by my doctor, I ended up sleepwalking in my apartment building. I ended up in someone else's apartment and took stuff out. My neighbors called the police. That's what happened to me. I was ultimately arrested and subsequently brought up on felony burglary charges, which set me at $55,000 bail and the possibility of prison!! I am very well educated, have a full time job, never been in trouble in my life, and yet this accident could be the end of my life as I know it....if I didn't get some help and get it fast!! My search for an attorney began, and I found Alanna through Yelp. Even from the very first meeting, I knew she was very good at her job and that I was in very good hands. She made me feel at ease, and took care of everything from that moment on. She also hired a very thorough investigator to look into my case, further impressing me that Alanna has the experience and resources to get the job done right. Over the course of the next two months, Alanna kept in constant contact with me and handled all of the details. After putting together an excellent, well-written, well-thought-out case for me, and presenting said case to the DA, she was able to get the case dismissed! On top of that, she got my arrest record sealed, proving my innocence. This was more than I ever could have hoped for in an attorney. I could not be more happy with Alanna for all that she has done for me. She went above and beyond in a time when I needed help the most. I cannot stress enough how great of a lawyer she is. She is professional, with you every step of the way, and well respected in her field. Now that this is over, its nice to know I have someone on my side who I can call (and she will answer!) if anything happens in the future. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone who needs a well educated, professional, and very competent lawyer at their side. read more

I am an attorney and I hired Alanna to help with a serious criminal case for a client that was looking at several years in prison. It was a DUI case where there was an accident and unfortunately, somebody died in that accident. Alanna's hard work helped us beat the case and our client was found NOT GUILTY. The case had been going on for more than 2 years but with Alanna's help, justice was served. After we won the trial, somebody asked me if I was surprised we won, and I said, "no" because with Alanna, she leaves no stone unturned and you are getting the best defense. Our client's mother, who hired us, reviewed my law firm online and I've pasted it below to show you what great lawyering can do. THANK YOU ALANNA 3/19/2018 I can't tell you how terrifying it is for a mother to learn that one of her grown children has gotten themselves in legal trouble. The very worst scenarios go through your mind. This happened to me and my son. .... My son was charged with 2 felonies involving great bodily injury. We did have to go all the way through trial. ...here we were represented by Givelle and Ms. Alana Coopersmith. They were a great team! A lot of attention was put into jury selection which is a huge part of the process. Alana then handled the defense. In the end my son was found not guilty of the 2 felonies. He was found guilty of misdemeanor DUI but that is okay because he isn't going to be spending years in prison. I want to say THANK YOU... read more

Alanna is a great attorney! About 8 months ago, I sought the expertise of Ms. Coppersmith to represent my spouse. She no not only did an excellent job in reducing the charges and obtaining a shorter sentence, she showed her humanity by checking in on me to make sure I was doing well, pressing the jails and courts to ensure adequate medical care resources were extended to my husband. My husband suffers from a triple bypass, diabetes, neuropathy and many other ailments and Ms. Coopersmith was not onyl financially but emotionally involved (not too much where it blurred her decision-making) which made us feel like she was fighting with us and not just doing a job. I would highly recommend Ms. Coopersmith not only because she knows her job which is exceptionally demonstrated in her work but she allows her human straits to strengthen the relationship between client and attorney. When you are going through something like legal troubles, it is imperative that the attorney representing you demonstrates the compassion and understanding needed along with the provision of excellent legal work as Ms. Coopersmith has shown. If you need an attorney, I would highly recommend Alanna Coopersmith (and she was financially reaonable as attorneys can be!) read more

Ms. Coopersmith Listens and pervides great help and services. Alanna D. Coopersmith was highly recommended to me. I researched and interviewed a lot of attorneys before making a decision of who I was going to select. It's so tough selecting when you're skeptical with the horror stories of attorney's not feeling the passion for their work and more about the money. After long conversations with Ms. Coopersmith I decided to go with Alanna to represent myself in a serious case with multiple charges. I was not disappointed at all. Ms. Coopersmith expertise exceeded my expectations. She was thorough, She kept us up to date on the case, answered all my questions, returned our calls in a timely manner,she's truly a genuine and sincere person. Most of all her knowledge in handling the case was remarkable. I can't express thanks enough to Alanna for the spectacular job she did defending myself. She took a stressful situation and relieved it with a positive outcome with the case being dropped. I would recommend Ms. Coopersmith without any reservation. read more

My son was involved in a traffic accident with great bodily injury. He was looking at a felony on his record and 6 years in prison. Our attorney brought in Alanna for the trial. Even though my heart was in my throat the whole time, I could tell that Alanna was having a very positive effect on the jury. Alanna very clearly pointed out what he was being charged with and how the DA hadn't met the burden of proof. Alanna used visuals to help the jury understand reasonable doubt. On cross examination she was able to show that even the arresting officer felt the other party was at fault. For everything the DA brought to the table Alanna was able to counter. Needless to say, the jury found my son NOT GUILTY. Thank you Alanna for everything you did to bring this trial to a positive end. I can breathe again. I highly recommend Ms Alanna Coopersmith if you ever find yourself or a loved one in legal trouble. She will be by your side through every step! Thank you Alanna! read more

i had a clean record but unfortunally i got caught with a felony. mrs. coopersmith was my attorney who handled my case. the steps she took from day one till the end of my case caused me to have a clear record with nothing on the book. mrs. coopersmith was very understanding she knew it was my first time in the system. her goal was to get all my charges droped. shes very intelligent, sharp, goes in wth the right attitude,at the same time she knows how to deal with whatever the verdict shes dealing with. mrs. coopersmith what an excellent job u did for my case. i would highly reccomend mrs coopersmith to be a private lawyer why baecause shes very highly skilled in her actions and well adversed on what she does. thankyou mrs coopersmith for saving me. my family sends you thier deepest gratitude. once again thanks mrs coopersmith your one in a million! read more

When I first met Alanna Coopersmith I had an attorney who called upon her for my traffic accident with great bodily injury. I was looking at 1 or 2 felony charges and 6 years in prison. Alanna was then brought in to be apart of my trial. When Alanna spoke I was worried at times but she very clearly pointed out what I was being charged with and how the DA did not meet the burden of proof. Alanna used visuals to help the jury understand reasonable doubt on cross-examination she was able to show that the arresting officer stated the other party was at fault. for everything the DA brought to the table Alanna was able to counter needless to say, the jury found myself not guilty. Thank you so very much to you Alanna read more

Alanna done an excellent job on my DUI case when all other lawyers had failed me. From our initial meeting, I knew she was the one. Her optimisitic, aggressive approach to my case put all my worries at ease, along with the endless research didicated to my case keeping me fully informed of all my options .She came highly recommended by the Alameda County Bar associaton and she gets the job done!!! Her diligence with challenging the District Attorney in my jury trail, went above and beyond, which resulted in my case being aquitted. Even after her job was done, she continued to be available for information which resulted in me getting my Drivers liscense back. Alanna is a WINNER!!!! read more

We contacted Alanna based on the recommendations here on Yelp and we were not disappointed. She responded the same day that we called. Two other lawyers did not respond at all. She met with us in a timely manner and reviewed the problem of a traffic related case. We were impressed with her thoroughness, her professionalism, her caring concern, and her excellent counseling. We had a number of contacts through emails, phone and in person and at all times her response was in a timely and professional manner. Her office was conveniently located near the court in downtown Oakland and in a safe appealing neighborhood. We highly recommend her services. Louise and Brian D. read more

I did not realize how difficult it would be to find a competent lawyer who charged reasonable fees and was not going to take advantage of my fears. I found Alanna online and found her to be highly competent lawyer who handled everything for me which made me feel relieved. If you have to use a lawyer for the first time and don't know who to trust -I would recommend her. My charges were dropped due to her diligence and expertise. More importantly, Alanna did not just take my money, she responded to my phone inquiries in a timely manner and kept me updated via email as to the status of my case and what she had done on my behalf. read more

10 years ago Alanna represented me in Solano County Court. She is the only attorney that ever called me at home, on a Sunday to let me know what was going to happen in court the next day. If I had a question she would return my call personally, not have an aid do it. Alanna has a lot of integrity, and did more to defend me than any other Solano county attorney. If I ever get Legal issues again, I will not hesitate to call her. read more

Alanna really helped me out in pinch and I followed up by putting her on retainer. She will remain my "go to" person for legal advise. She is very knowledgeable, has reasonable rates, and is responsive and communicative. I also enjoy her as a person. She's serious when she needs to be but knows how to laugh and help you feel relaxed. Thanks so much Alanna! read more

Alanna went above and beyond any of my expectations!! She was honest with me as to what to expect with my case. I was terribly worried about the outcome before i met with Alanna but soon after i had such a strong sense of relief. Throughout the case she was always there for me and i owe everything to her! read more

Alanna Coopersmith is an exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, hard-working, and compassionate attorney. If you have been charged with a criminal offense, you will be hard pressed to find better advocacy anywhere. She succeeded in getting my case dismissed. read more

Alanna D. Coopersmith has the knowledge and diligence to pursue an aggressive defense, whether through pre-trial motions, trial, or ple a bargain agreement, and keeps you informed and involved in your defense at every stage. read more

Ms. Coopersmith provides exceptional service to her clients. As a fellow attorney, I have had the privilege of working with Ms. Coopersmith and have seen first-hand the dedication and attention she provides her clients. read more

Alanna helped my girlfriend (who is an attorney) with a huge case where the guy was facing prison time. Instead of doing 4-6 in prison, Alanna won the case! read more