I do not believe there is anything that can quite prepare a person for the aftermath of a first-time DUI. As licensed drivers, we all know that we should not drink and drive, so I am in no way, minimizing its harmful consequences. However, should one find themselves having to navigate the turbulence that inevitably accompanies a DUI, I believe you will find no better ally and advocate than Ross Sobel. Shortly after my arrest, my attempts to schedule a hearing with the DMV were proving unsuccessful, and I quickly realized that I would need the help of an attorney if I was going to be able to submit my request within the 10-day window. I had been overwhelmed with advertisements from various firms offering advice/legal representation, so, as a follower of Christ, I was led to pray. I was immediately guided to the white envelope with the enclosed letter from Ross Sobel. From the first call, Ross was personable and knowledgeable. It was also reassuring to know that he only provides representation for DUI cases and has over 36 years of experience. Over the course of the year, Ross has been a tremendous help throughout every aspect of my case. I was very pleased with the outcome and I cannot imagine navigating any of it without him. His partner, Thomas, was present for my final court appearance and I was also very thankful for his support and expertise. read more

I can't say enough good things about Ross Howell Sobel and his partner, Thomas Rounds. From the very beginning, Ross made a stressful situation much more manageable by thoroughly preparing me for every step of the process. His knowledge, professionalism, and strategy helped me get the best possible outcome for my case. He even worked with me on a payment arrangement to pay his fees. One thing that really set them apart was their level of care and attention. Ross took the time to explain everything in detail, answered all my questions, and made sure I felt confident before going in front of the judge. Thomas was also incredibly helpful, providing additional guidance and support through the process. If you're in need of a DUI attorney, I highly recommend Ross Howell Sobel. He and Thomas are the team you want in your corner! read more

I will forever be grateful for Mr. Sobel's outstanding work on my case. Facing such serious charges where I was looking at a minimum of 7-15 years prison time was overwhelming, but from day one, he provided clear guidance, reassurance, and an unwavering commitment to achieving the best outcome possible. His expertise and strategic approach were nothing short of impressive. With his hard work and dedication, my case was resolved with a significantly reduced charge, which gave me a second chance at moving forward. He was always accessible, patient with my questions, and genuinely cared about my well-being throughout the entire process and representing me at my court dates through 5 years until my case was fully closed! If you're in need of an attorney who is not only skilled but also compassionate and reliable, I truly recommend Ross Sobel. He truly made a difference in my life. He truly fights for his clients and delivers exceptional results! Thank you, again! read more

Ross was great. I'm not gonna lie I was nervous at first seeing all these outdated reviews but he handled my claim perfectly. Helped me a ton and never made me feel alone. He explained the whole process to me and my DUI was lowered to a wet wrecked. He answered all questions I had along the way! Not only was he great and professional but very affordable and had payment options available. I highly recommend his services! read more

Ross sobel is the best lawyer for DUI, he took off the DUI charge off of my husband in his record. He is very nice and caring very helpful person. I really recommend his work I know a couple of people who also had Ross help them out with DUI and they are all super satisfied with his work. read more

I highly recommend Ross as a lawyer. He helped a close friend of mine fight a dui refusal case

I just want to say that Ross Sobel is a very hard-working individual. He goes out of his way to help you out in any situation! I'm taking this opportunity to thank him for everything he's done for me and I recommend him to anyone! I give him a 10 out of 10 two thumbs up !!! Thank you so much! read more

Ross was able to get my 2nd DUI charge down to a 1st time wet wreck less. I didn't think it could be done. He was able to help extend my DMV driving privileges in the beginning, and guide me in taking steps to take that in turn he was able to later use as bargaining chips to help reduce my charges and penalty's which in turn meant quicker License reinstatement opportunity, less fines, fees, classes, & probation for me. He knows how to play ball, when to kick the can down the road and when to spike the ball. He saved me a lot of time & money. He prepared me for every step of the way. read more

I highly recommend you choose Ross Sobel as your attorney. I got pulled over and was being charged with a DUI. This situation is tremendously stressful as it is, nevertheless the task of having to seek counsel is daunting. I chose Ross because out of everyone I spoke with, Ross seemed to be the most genuine, compassionate, and focused. He has years of DUI experience where I was being tried, and specialized in this field. I was glad I chose him. He guided me through the process with ease, and I never felt worried. You also get some special deals with vendors Ross works with if they are needed such as SR 22 and interlock. Ross was able to get my DUI charges dismissed. I am ecstatic he was able to fight and got a good deal for me. If you are being charged with a DUI, call Ross Sobel, and he will fight to get the best outcome possible. read more

Ross Sobel is a miracle worker! I totalled my car, received a DUI, and was tested positive for Xanax. I was ready for a $10,000 ticket, a license suspension, and jailtime. Ross made me feel like I wasn't alone in the matter and he assured me everything would be taken care of. He was very helpful explaining any paperwork I had questions about. I was updated along every step of the way and I felt great having him on my team. He is worth a lot more money than he charges for his services and that will be apparent immediately to you. Well, I just got out of my last hearing and I'm walking away from this whole situation with one point on my driving record with no fine no jail time and no community service! I wouldn't believe it if it didn't happen to me personally but I swear I don't know how he does it but he's the man! Thank you again Ross , Dennis read more

Worst lawyer ever can't even answer or attend his clients court dates. Payment was completed and he just ditched after nothing but a fraud. Don't waste your time with this lousy lawyer he is only scamming people. read more

I was detained back in March for a dui and after speaking with other attorneys Mr. Sobel was the only one who made me feel like he can truly help me with my case. Since covid 19 i still do not have a court date but today i had my DMV reexamination hearing and Mr. Sobel helped me throughout the entire process until the phone call and thanks to him we successfully won and i get to keep my license. Hire him you will not regret it, he definitely knows what he is doing and whenever you feel anxious he will reassure you! Thank you Mr Sobel read more

Horrible! You're better off hiring a rock belive me. This guy will make your case worse than it is and push it back as much as possible. He's irresponsible will use any petty excuse to skip out on your criminal, dmv courts, doesn't help representing in court and will get you no deal because he is afraid of the DA. In my honest humble opinion take your business elsewhere you get what you pay for. Unfortunately I had to learn the hard way read more

After my allegedly DUI/speeding I reached out to multiple lawyers to see who would represent me best and pricing of course. After I got off the phone with multiple lawyers Ross was the only one that reached out on his own the next day after already speaking with him the day before wanting to take my case. He got me no jail time and was very helpful along the way. THANK YOU ROSS! read more

Ross Sobel helped us with our two under age boys with a criminal case! And he guided us threw the whole case. We highly recommend Ross and will use him again if needed!! read more

This is The Man! Got my speeding and d.u.i. Dropped! To make it simple, hire this man. All around great Lawyer... read more

I can tell you that getting Ross is the best money I ever spent! Don't believe if other people tell you to not bother with a attorney and just use the public defender. Especially after comparing with other fellow DUI-ers, I know I am very fortunate to have gotten a slap on the wrist compared to others. All this would not be possible without Ross- I ended up have my DUI reduced to a wet reckless (which means no dreaded socially awkward breathlyser in the car), and overall a lighter sentence than everyone else. Overall I highly recommend that you get a attorney, do not do this solo. And if you get one- get him! I chose him as he was very knowledgable, confident and reassuring. And i called over a dozen of them. In comparison- there was another attorney I spoke to was more interested in finding out how good was the club scene in Hollywood was that night than about what happened to me. Ross was very PATIENT as he had to explain to both me & my husband individually as I was a mess. A very straightforward, positive & credible lawyer who is very familiar with the court I had to be at and the people who work there. Be warned that he will make you do some specific prep work (AA meetings, letter of recommendations, volunteer) - but this will all pay out when he pleads your case in court. Do not slack off on that- I got off so easy compared to what my fellow DUI-ers thanks to all that work. Of course the outcome will be different for all but having him as my attorney who's got my back made a big positive difference. Very reasonable rates- especially compared to the thousands of dollars some are charging. And please do not go with the cheapest attorney out there- they will just turn up in court to plead guilty on your behalf without making any effort to assist your case. Highly recommended from me! I wish there were more real information out there about what to do if you get nailed for a DUI- so hopefully this review is of some help to someone else like me- (who had to do the chicken dance at 4am in the morning). It's no fun, but when shit hits the roof- we just have to deal with it :) read more

Ross Sobel is by far the BEST DUI Lawyer you can find Not only are his prices more reasonable than the others, but he actually cares about the people he is representing... He's very passionate in what he does and it shows. I'm so beyond blessed to have met this man..I swear it was faith because he was the first in my stack, and I called a plethora of them, but for some reason it just stuck with me that he was the first envelope in my huge pile and when I called him I knew he was the Lawyer for me ... He saved my butt completely and he got me a plea deal for a wet and reckless, which is way better than a DUI!! I'll take that any day. He turned the most uncomfortable, and upsetting situation into a more positive one. And really eased my mind the entire time. I highly recommend him to EVERYONE! Thank you so much Ross for everything!! read more

I can't express my gratitude to Ross, he did a remarkable job! He took the time to listen and understand my situation. He acknowledged all of the recommendations that I wanted and kept me positive, he is a man of a few words which I liked and he got to the bottom of my problem right away....at the beginning I was having my doubts but then he mentioned people that I personally know in the court... he knew the Judge and prosecutors at the Metropolitan hill court and was a real advocate on my behalf. I got charged with a DUI at .10% and passenger not wearing a seatbelt and I walked away with a exhibition of speed, my record is clean and my insurance didn't go up. This was very important to me and I trusted him 100%. I would recommend him to my friends and family. His price was reasonable compared to other attorneys in the area. I am glad I made the decision to retain him. He is a good honest attorney. Thank you Ross!! read more

I highly recommend Ross! My daughter had 2 DUI's both under the age of 21. Ross was able to get them pled down to misdemeanors. Unbelievable! He was on time to court, answered my phone calls, and worked with me on a payment plan. Told my daughter he doesn't stop being her attorney once the court appearance is over. To call anytime if anything happened or if she had questions. He's a very nice man and I highly recommend him to anyone who is in a tight spot. Thanks Ross!! read more

I can't find the words to express how grateful I am to have found Mr.Howell, I had talked to 15 different lawyers before I made my pick. Not only did he walk me through the whole DUI process of how to do things, but he also gave me no guarantee that the outcome would be in my favor. All he guaranteed was that he'd do his best. When in court, he was there on time. With his help I got charged with reckless instead of a DUI. Thanks Mr.Howell, for making this process easier than it should of been. I just dodged a big one. read more

I've been meaning to write a review on Mr. Sobel but for one reason or another I get Busy as a mother of three. Mr. Sobel helped my husband fight a DUI case. That is not something to be very proud of but we all make mistakes and somebody referred us to Mr. Sobel and just by speaking to him on the phone he makes you feel very secure and that he will try his very best to get you the best deal possible. At the time we did not have the cash on hand to pay him in full and he did do monthly installments he worked with our budget and was amazing in court. We could not have asked for a better result since then we will only be referring Mr. Sobel to anyone who needs a great lawyer. And if he reads the reviews I just want to let him know Mr. Sobel we appreciate all your hard work and thank you for your comforting words when I was very upset you helped calm me down. And that's why your the best. read more

I retained Attorney Ross Sobel once on July 2018 for my 1st Dui. And for my 2nd Dui on November 2018. He doesnt care about the money he actually looks out for you I wont disclaime the price but other law firms were charging ridiculous amounts. With many requirements. On the contrary Attorney Ross Sobel helped me out a lot. All im saying is. If you need someone to help you out and you are struggling financially. Hes the man to help you out. I recommend him. Every case is different but he brought my 1st Dui to a wet reckless and no jail time. read more

Ross was there from the beginning . He explains everything to you and make you feel better about your situation. If want a lawyer that helps you from the dark to light . Hire Ross read more

He is the best attorney that you could ever find for your case. You won't know what I am talking about until you see him in action in a courtroom settings. He is unbelievable when it comes to his ways of winning cases. He is a winner attorney that you don't want to pass on. He completely deserves the money that he makes for his clients. His closing arguments are fantastic. read more

I got a DUI in June of 2018. I'm guilty of attorney shopping and chose the services of Ross H Sobel due to his fees being the lowest for both pretrial and DMV ($1500) and me being in financial ruins. Initially, Ross seemed amicable and interested in trying to help, but as soon as the first payment was made, communication dropped and attitude changed. I was really hoping he could help me not lose my license for a year, as I was charged with a refusal, even though I agreed to a blood test - had he worked to get AV recording, that would could have been proven, but no, he could be bothered. Furthermore, for the arraignment/ pretrial, a exclaimed he worked out an amazing plea deal that only he would be able to get, as if getting me DUI on my record and standard first time offender package was something I should be appreciative. But what really pissed me off was that the full details for this plea deal weren't communicated to me - he'll say that he's communicated all the details via phone/email/text but never really calls, only communicated via emails to get you to sign the contract and when you try showing him the texts here he informs you the details of the plea deal, proving the details weren't complete, he will insist that he did and that you are a liar. So when I questioned him if front of the judge as to why he never informed me about the MAD program, the judged asked us to step outside where we discuss the matter, and outside he angrily claim, "I know we don't like each other." It really clear that he was no longer on my side. Effectively, I felt as if I had ineffective council. Please save your money and go somewhere else. I know I should have gone with the public defender, instead of this chump pretender. read more

After talking to several attorneys, Mr. Sobel was the only one that was not pressuring me into hiring him. I appreciated his thoroughness, professionalism and compassion. Being arrested for a DUI is emotionally painful and embarrassing, but Mr. Sobel highlighted my conviction / charges with optimism and didn't make false promises. I also appreciated the fact that he was extremely proactive even before my court date. He was very informative, helpful and ultimately an outstanding person to work with. read more

I highly Recommend Ross for all your DUI Attorney Needs. He was very professional and he came through on all his promises. He is upfront and really does a good Job. He got my 18 year old sons charges dropped from DUI to a Wet and Reckless. He also worked with us on payments. read more

Wow, where do I begin? Well, first of all, getting in trouble with the law for any reason is probably one of the scariest experiences. I know that I felt confused, overwhelmed, and found myself thinking the worst. However, once a friend referred me to Ross I looked him up online and found myself reading some of these Yelp reviews and was still skeptical but feeling better about my case. Once I did finally speak to him he seemed very knowledgable with the DMV I would be doing my hearing with and was able to give me a realistic breakdown of the process I was about to go through. What I really appreciated was how honest and realistic Ross was with me and my parents. While my case was an "uphill battle" he still seemed positive which allowed me to be less stressed out. Ross never made me feel like I was a criminal and helped me to understand the system and what it would take to win my case. I am writing this review because Ross is an absolute miracle worker! He was able to win my case and keep me driving without any infractions. His knowledge and relationships within LA allowed him to do this AND he was not as expensive as the other attorneys I spoke to! I would absolutely refer Ross to other friends because of how easy it was to work with him and how he kept me in the loop every step of the way! read more

I talked to Ross Sobel, over the phone, a total of only three times about my DUI charge. On the first phone call, he listened to me and told me the facts of law. He was very straight forward with me. The second time we talked, it was about some paper work and some details that he needed to know about my case. The third phone call from Mr. Sobel was to tell me that all of the charges against me had been dropped, and I never even had to go to court. Mr. Sobel took care of me and I would recommend him to a friend. read more

Attorney Ross H. Sobel is extremely reliable and is committed to getting you the best result(s)possible. In my case, I was glad I chose him. He was able to reduce my dui charge to a reckless and was with me through every step of the way , I highly recommend attorney Ross. Once again thank you for all that you did gladly appreciate it read more

Never in a million years would I ever have imagined myself Getting a DUI , it literally was a scary experience. I called Ross and he immediately put my mind at ease and promised to take care of everything. He explained what could happen and all the legal stuff of it.. The day of my court date he called to say he got the charges dismissed ! I didn't even have to step one foot in court or do anything else! Needless to say, it was a relief and I am forever grateful for his help and guidance during this confusing and intimidating moment of my life. If you are ever in this situation, he is the man to call! read more

I got nothing but good things to say about this man, he help me out alot I have bad criminal history record believe it or not. I just previously got realease from doing a 10 year term an resently got this DUI . i was looking for a lawyers an happen to stumble on his business card like any body I was skeptical but i gave him a try an the results were fantasti. He Dropped my DUI to a Reckless Driving an Im more than glad with those results i get to keep my License an my Job ..I Recommend him to everyone .... Thanks Mr. Ross Joe Vera. read more

Ross was my attorney back in 2009, and I couldn't have been more satisfied with his performance. He got all charges dismissed, and didn't even charge me the full sticker price because of the quick dismissal. He understands that building relationships and treating clients with respect is more profitable than ripping them off. In a world where lawyers are out to make a quick buck and gouge their clients, dealing with Ross was refreshing. Ross is a truly competent attorney, and has inspired me to practice law. Now I'm a law student, and will probably be practicing criminal defense in the not-so-distant future. Way to go, Ross. read more

ONE OF THE BEST INVESTMENTS I'VE EVER MADE! I just finished up my last day at court with him today and he literally saved my career! Honestly can't thank him enough. I would recommend him time and time again. Having been convicted of a "wet" reckless about a year and a half ago, last month I was pulled over and charged with a 2nd DUI. Though I was simultaneously remorseful and devastated I learned from my previous charge to do my due diligence when shopping for my attorney. For my first incident a year and half ago I called the Kavinoky Law Firm and I was sold hook, line and sinker. They were the first and only law firm I called and that was my greatest mistake. They have an excellent sales person on the line which did everything short of promising me all would be forgiven. "Don't worry we have a great relationship with that courthouse. We'll take care of you." They went on boasting about all of their media attention. Long story short, the lawyer they assigned to me was always unavailable, never returned my calls and cancelled all 3 in person meetings until I finally snapped. After I went off on him over the phone he confessed his law firm gives him too many cases to properly work and their number one goal was to charge as much as possible. OK...NOW I can talk about my experience with Ross. I just needed to paint the picture of my previous experience to better appreciate how well Ross took care of me and my case. Learning from past experience I did my homework and after I called about 15+ attorney offices all over Los Angeles, I reached out to Ross to see what he thought of my case and compare his services with the others I previously called. I can tell you the FIRST thing that blew me away was the UNDIVIDED ATTENTION he gave me and what I felt to be a true concern for my case. It's true that most other attorneys gave me a lot of attention on my first call since that's how they make their money. But most other attorneys briefly listened to my case then went off into a rant of all their experience, successes and great relationships they had with every courthouse. In contrast, my conversation with Ross was all about me my case and my prior history. Over the phone he seemed sincerely interested in helping ME out with the best possible outcome. Also, I enjoy the letter I received from him stating "you are NOT a criminal" along with his voicemail stating, "don't worry, whatever the case, I can help." Lastly, he was not the attorney who answered then sent me off to someone else to try my case. He even told me "even if you don't choose me I wish you the best of luck." Whaaa?? I can't assume he says that to everyone as I know getting new clients is his livelihood but for him to have said that...well, let's just say I was happy to move forward with him. Once I decided to move forward with him he was straight forward and told me what he needed from me. I don't want to give any of his trade secrets away so I'll let you find out for yourself if you choose to have him represent you. All I can say is DO EVERYTHING HE ASKS! His job is to present your case in the best possible light but he can only do so much. It's up to us to meet him halfway if we really are looking for out for ourselves and not putting all the pressure and work on him. One other thing I can say about Ross is the fact that he is readily available and ALWAYS returns your call in a short turn around period. As soon as I requested an in person meeting he made himself available. Long story short, I did my best to do all that he requested and he dropped my 2nd DUI charge to a "dry" reckless or "exhibition of speed." Also he had DMV completely dismiss my case or as they call it, "set aside." My license is active and NOTHING will appear on my DMV MVR record! Again, can't overstate how appreciative I am to Ross for all his work and attention. He's saved my career and for that, I am eternally grateful. read more

He is an AMAZING attorney he was able to get my hit and run dismissed only after 2 court dates! So many tears for nothing! If you are looking for a reasonably priced attorney with a lot of experience that really goes above and beyond for his clients call Ross he is by far the best attorney I have came in contact with... Thank you again Ross read more

I was scared for my life earlier this year when charged with DUI of a drug Attorney Ross was Abel to get charges reduced big time and I got very lucky on my case with the help of Attorney Ross I highly recommend coming to Ross if you ever have a legal issue he is great at his job and gives you a good rate read more

Ross Sobel is an excellent attorney! Nobody wanted to take my case and he did. Not only did he take my case he also was able to obtain a nice settlement check for me. He was honest from the beginning and let me know exactly what my case could get. I without a doubt would, highly recommend Ross Sobel! read more

Mr. Sobel just represented me on my DUI case and got it reduced to a wreckless driving. Why is that amazing you ask? Because I am under the age of 21 with a BAC of over .10 and he was able to rise above the "zero tolerance" law for minors and hook me up with a great deal. Although getting my license back is still an uphill battle, he warned me that it would be from the beginning. I called several other lawyers before I reached Mr. Sobel. The others either didn't get back to me, or they were trying too hard to sell themselves. A lot of them were making unrealistic promises to me. Mr. Sobel was perfectly honest right from the beginning and told me what to expect. I could not have been more prepared for my case, nor would I have been able to get a better deal. His prices are more than reasonable and if you've gotten in trouble for a DUI, I guarantee you he can be a lot of help. read more

Ross Sobel is as quality an attorney as you'll find. Specialized, personal service with years of experience, connections, and knowledge = favorable results. Ross got my DUI DISMISSED outright and made me feel safe and secure the whole time. Further, his rates were significantly less expensive than other attorneys I contacted. Like the previous poster said...Ross is indeed The Man. read more