I hired David after a California domestic violence restraining order petition was filed against me…read moreby a family member. I live out of state, had never been in this type of situation before, and was terrified--not only because of the court process, but because of the possible professional consequences if the case went badly. The first law firm I hired reviewed the facts and essentially concluded that I was probably going to lose. I then found David, and from the very first conversation, it was clear he saw the case differently. He did not minimize the situation or sugarcoat anything, but he immediately understood that there was more going on than what appeared on paper. He had a command of the procedural issues, the courtroom dynamics, and the strategy in a way that gave me confidence when I had almost none left. What stood out most was that David was not just technically excellent--he was creative, strategic, responsive, and genuinely caring. He understood my state of mind, took my fears seriously, and explained his plan in a way that made me feel protected rather than judged. He was always available when I needed him and treated the case with urgency and humanity. In the end, my mother and I did not even have to fly to California or appear remotely. David appeared for us, spoke directly with the other side at court, and by the time the matter resumed, the petitions against both of us were dropped. That result was an enormous relief. I went from believing I was about to lose everything to walking away with the case dismissed. David is the kind of lawyer people hope exists when they are scared and overwhelmed--the kind of lawyer you see in movies but do not expect to find in real life. I am incredibly grateful that I called him and trusted him.

I reached out to David about a situation that didn't even fall directly within his practice area,…read moreand I was honestly blown away by how helpful he was. He took the time to listen, walked me through what was happening in a way I could finally understand, and gave me clear guidance without making me feel rushed or judged. What stood out the most was how calm and supportive he was. I came in anxious and overwhelmed, and he genuinely helped ease my nerves just by explaining things plainly and giving me the confidence to move forward. It's rare to find an attorney who leads with both expertise and compassion. Even though my issue wasn't technically in his wheelhouse, he still made sure I left with real answers and a better path forward. I'm extremely grateful for his time and would highly recommend him to anyone who needs honest, knowledgeable, and genuinely supportive legal help.

I want to give very harsh criticism about this lawyer, and I will not recommend this lawyer to…read moreanyone under any circumstances. This was my first time getting a DUI, and my blood alcohol level wasn't that high, about 1.1. I wasn't speeding nor did I have an accident; I was pulled over for changing lanes without signaling. On the first day I contacted this lawyer, he said there was a very high chance he could get the case dismissed, and if not, it would just turn into a simple ticket. Unfortunately, most of the charges I faced were not dismissed, and I ended up with about three years of probation, one year of license suspension, roughly three months of classes I had to pay for, and also some fines. I emphasized to him how important it was for the case to be dismissed or at least reduced to a ticket, but sadly, he was never really responsible. Once he took my payment, it was really hard to reach him. He postponed my court date three times, and I even realized he was out of town at one point, and I couldn't even see him in person until the actual court day. He never called me to discuss my case, and I basically met him for the first time in court. My language skills are weak, so I signed a document that ended up being a plea deal at the highest level of fines, and even after that, I had questions and he'd just look things up online for me. I would never recommend this lawyer because he's not responsible at all. A friend of a friend of mine (an acquaintance of my friend) with a higher blood alcohol level (1.3) hired a different lawyer, and the case got dismissed. So, this lawyer just took my money and never responded. I've been on probation for three years, and he said I could request an early termination after one year, but now that it's been a year, I can't even reach him. I strongly recommend you check other reviews on sites like Yelp; there are many one-star reviews with similar issues. This is a very important matter in life, so please choose a good lawyer so you don't end up like me. and I'm extremely dissatisfied with how this all turned out. Also, I wanted to add that even if I hadn't hired a lawyer at all, I probably would have ended up with the same charge, maybe even in a better situation. This lawyer didn't do anything for me, and I basically threw my money away. Unfortunately, the case ended up in the worst possible way.

The usual superlatives don't do Mr. Fakhimi justice. He immediately understood the nature of my…read moreneeds and goals, and completely addressed them while consistently communicating every step. Despite being an unusual case I didn't have to lift a finger or worry a minute, Mr. Fakhimi deftly handled everything and I could not be more satisfied.

I had a phone consultation with Lisa and I am so appreciative of her legal advice and attention to…read morethe details. She is a straight shooter with heart. She is honest but caring and wants the best outcome while still being realistic. She is very knowledgeable in her field of expertise. I really appreciate the time she gave us over the phone today. Thank you Lisa!

I can't thank Lisa enough. After having little to no work done on my son's DUI case, by another…read morelawyer, someone pointed out that a better result was possible, given that it was his first offense etc. Lisa was highly recommended and she got to work immediately. She was straightforward about expectations and was very knowledgeable , passionate, hardworking and beyond skilled at her job. As a family of faith, we prayed and followed Lisa's advice, while she worked. And work she did! The result has been so much better than what was being offered before, that words are not enough to thank Lisa. My entire family has been so impressed and thankful! If you are in need of a great lawyer (and a great person as a bonus), don't hesitate to reach out to Lisa. I guarantee you, if you are a praying person, that she will prove to be the answer to your prayers.

Mohammad was an invaluable asset during a very stressful period for us. He personally responded to…read morecommunications and didn't hand it off to his staff. Believe me when I say Mo knows the law. Upon retaining his services he immediately walked us through all our options and what to expect going forward. He answered our calls immediately or called back within a minute or two. He thought ahead through different scenarios and made a list for us to prepare and keep handy in case we needed it. We felt fully prepared for any eventuality. Just knowing that we had him on our side and that he truly had our back, put all our fears to rest. He is a true advocate for his clients. He is extremely professional and knowledgeable but will such a compassionate human approach. We would unequivocally recommend Mo.

It's confusing, distressing and frightening to suddenly be beset by CPS. I reached out to ALL that…read moreevening, and Mo called me back that evening! He explained the process and our course of action and "took the reigns," immediately relieving the stress and anxiety we felt. Mo walked us through everything, was present for all the interviews and ensured the entire process has as little impact on our lives as possible. If you need compassion, expertise and experience, I highly recommend Mohammed Abuershaid.

Let me guess - you need an attorney. I don't envy you because I'm been there. I know what it's like…read moreto be stressed out and helpless. It sucks. How do you even figure out who is going to help you? Who can you trust? Who won't rip you off? In Los Angeles there are thousands of attorneys yet very few great lawyers. Even fewer honest attorneys. And even less friendly attorneys that will kick ass and take names on your behalf. Sharen Ghatan and her team are outstanding. Truly a legal mastermind who backs it all up by winning your case, being clear, and being kind. If I ever have another need for an attorney Sharen will be my first call. Thank you Sharen. You and your team rock.

I came to California Legal Counsel at one of the lowest points in my life after speaking with…read moreseveral criminal defense attorneys and feeling completely lost. From the very first conversation, Attorney Sharen Ghatan gave me confidence and reassurance that I was in the right hands. She took a genuine, personal interest in my case and paid close attention to every detail. Her professionalism, knowledge of California law, and dedication truly set her apart. I went from facing up to 4 years to having my cases dismissed--an outcome that changed my life. If you are looking for a skilled and compassionate criminal defense attorney in California who delivers real results, I highly recommend Sharen Ghatan and California Legal Counsel.

One of the best !!!! Got my red light ticket dismissed and no points on my license . 100%…read morerecommended

Very competent traffic attorney. He knows what hes doing! Trust the process. Not everyone has…read morecomplete positive experience for full dismissal BUT I believed so.... And new had to find someone close to me on West Side. Bogus moving violence completely DiSMISSED!!!! Highly recommended.

Ronan and Carlos were incredibly professional, compassionate, and knowledgeable. They made sure…read morethey answered all my questions, and updated me on my case in a timely manner, would recommend again!

I had started looking around for different attorneys after my previous firm was not able to help me…read morefurther with locating and contacting the Doctors they had referred me too. I reach out to First Pacific Law as they were recommended by a respectable firm. I spoke with Jean the intake person a few times in regards to my case for them to gather the facts. Police report etc, I wanted to speak to Ronan by phone at the very least to get a feel for what he could do for me and so I could explain my current obstacles with my current attorney. When I finally spoke with Ronan he told me he was very busy and could not speak with me, I asked him what I could expect different between him and my previous lawyer, I could hear his smirk over the phone and proceeded to tell me he didn't have time to speak with me. I figured since it was the holidays maybe we could catch up another future date. Then shortly after, my current attorney reached out and dropped my case because they said Ronan had reached out to them and told them he was taking over. All of this happened before I even signed any paperwork with Ronan and then I was left without any legal representation jeopardizing my case. I called Ronan to speak with him personally by phone to perhaps clear up some mixup, but he was very arrogant and again told me he didn't have time to speak again and that the other firm dropped me because I was a headache, and that he was willing to take me on even with that being the case but he said to look at myself in the mirror and ask myself why the other firm dropped me. I didn't like his tone by phone and again he told me he didn't have time to further speak after only speaking for about 1min and proceeded to hang up the phone on me. Its hard to give these people the benefit of the doubt, they have an attitude of I'am an attorney I know everything and you're a peasant type of attitude. They are only looking for clients with big slam dunk cases and are not in it to help their clients. Just the money, I would not recommend this law firm to my friends/family or anyone else.

This firm is full of crazy office staff. When you walk into the 15th floor the woman at the desk is…read morea Karen. She keeps commanding you to stay away mask up and keep quit. I will not recommend you not to hire this firm for anything and if you hired them already you should fire them. I wanted to give them a zero but one is the lowest.

I'm the Legal Director for a series of drug rehabilitation centers and I have used Nelson Hardiman…read morefor legal advice for the last 7 years. I highly recommend them. Their advice is sound. They get the product to you when you need it---even if you give them a totally unreasonable deadline. This is a totally professional firm. T. Lomas

I retained E&G after being indicted. It was the scariest moment of my life. After my consultation…read morewith Mr. Gorin and Mr. Eisner I knew I was in good hands. They were very knowledgeable and had plenty of experience. Throughout the whole process. They were responsive to all of my concerns and the million questions I asked. They put me at ease with their confidence in the courtroom, you could tell they are highly respected by their colleagues. Peter Mancilla and Sophie Cooke were also great, always answered my phone calls and emails. In the end they got the case dismissed.

I have had the personal experience of seeing Alan and Dmitry work on high stakes matters - they are…read morediligent, hard working, and tenacious in representing clients in court. The partners achieve tremendous results.

Highly, highly recommend. Jeff turned an incredibly terrifying process into something manageable…read more After searching online for a good lawyer (not flashy, sponsored advertisements), I called here and got a call back just a few minutes later. From the very first phone call, Jeff took his time to hear about my whole situation and was straightforward while talking me through what to expect, including the steps I needed to take on my end and how he would work on my behalf with both the court and DMV. It's immediately clear he gives his all to help his clients. Jeff stayed on top of my case throughout the process with regular phone calls to check in. For the best possible outcome, you've got to put in the work too. Despite being arrested in a very strict county (Ventura) with 2 enhancements (very high BAC and traffic collision), he worked a miracle for me. This involved diving into AA meetings and fellowship, and voluntary SCRAMx before my first (and ultimately only!) court appearance. There's still a ways to go before this is behind me, but I'm not in jail and my life is manageable. Hopefully I never need these services again, but if I did I would definitely retain Atty Jeff again.

Honestly, I can't recommend Nigel Witham enough. Months ago I called him about an underage DUI…read moreknowing I wouldn't be able to hire him because of financial reasons. Despite that, he spent time on the phone explaining the law, answering my questions, and giving me real, practical advice with zero pressure or sales pitch. What truly stood out was that he gave me his personal number and told me I could text him anytime if I needed help, even though I wasn't his client and couldn't afford his services. That level of generosity and integrity is rare. I'm starting law school next year at Yale Law School, and he is genuinely a model of the kind of lawyer I hope to be. I represented myself in my case using the information Nigel provided me and I won yesterday. Thank you Nigel. You are not only a great attorney, but a great man.