After several weeks with the public defender, it was clear that my brother was in real trouble. He had prior arrests and his situation seemed hopeless. We retained an attorney who initially told us it wasn't a serious case but than seemed to go along with them and did little to improve the situation. When my friend recommended Summit defense firm, we contacted Ryan McHugh, we were skeptical and concerned about the additional expense. We met with Ryan and he was straight forward and compassionate. We decided to hire this firm as they allowed us plenty of time to pay the reasonable retainer. From day one, this firm was amazing. The paralegal was able to give us answers within minutes that our attorney could not give after months of calls. A week ago we got a call from Ryan who said that the firm had kept a database of cases and that the loss prevention team involved in my brother's arrest had a history of aggressive behavior. My brother, who had been in jail for several months was released and his matters reduced to misdemeanors. I would highly recommend Mr McHugh. Thank you so much again!! read more

Had the pleasure of working with Rabin Nabizadeh on a fairly complicated case and could not be more happy with the attention, the compassion, and the result. He stuck with me for what turned out to be far more complicated than first anticipated and didn't relent until dismissal. read more

Not sure. they don't like to respond. Charge a hefty fee and seems like they want ur money.

My brother's arrest really shocked the foundations of my family and has us spiraled in a tail spin. My family isn't the sort of family that knows how to post bail or how the system works so that first call has us all panicked and scrambling. We called a bunch of lawyers before I reached Steve Davidson. He calmed us down, explained the process and referred us to a bail bondsman. Everyone else wanted only to schedule a meeting and just scared us even more in hopes of getting a quick buck. The next day, we scheduled a meeting with him as he insisted on talking to my brother before we could meet him. Over the next few months, Steve and his staff kept us informed of the case (very slow moving) and really went the extra mile to get a deal that was better than anticipated. I really feel after all of the time we know each other, he is our family friend. read more

Very happy with my experience at Summit Defense. Rabin's a great attorney all around. He kept me in the loop throughout the whole process and was very quick to respond to my inquiries. I went into this case expecting a misdemeanor and they ended up getting the case dismissed. I want to thanks everyone at Summit again for their superb service. read more

talked to about a dozen Firms but ultimately hired these guys cause they were reccommended by my dad's friend - retired lawyer. Anyway my case was stupid - never should've been charged because I was barely over the limit and driving fine. Collin Moore got the case down to infrection dry reckless charge cause the cop screwed up the test. I believe the whole case should've got dropped, but at least I don't have DUI or suspension. read more

I made some very poor choices and was charged with two felony counts. Collin Moore gave me straight advice and I followed it. Collin got my case dismissed. These are people you can trust. If you are feeling as lost and clueless as I was, I offer Summit with my highest recommendation. read more

Summit Defense is the only place I will ever turn to should I ever need a criminal defense team on my side again. In 2011, I had the unfortunate luck of being caught amidst the first and only criminal case I've ever had to face in my adult life. Afraid of all the unknowns that came with being in a situation like the one I was in, I turned to family for legal referrals. A cousin had referred me to a personal friend that was also a defense attorney. An attorney whose retainer fee was outrageous, but with confidence my cousin assured me "you get what you pay for" and that he was the best. To my disappointment that was not the case. He talked a good game in our consult, but when it came time for him to step up for me he fell extremely short while sadly racking up a very large bill. Feeling frustrated and defeated, I reached out to friends and asked if there were any legit attorneys that they had personal experience with to refer me to. That's when I got a call and first heard the name, Steve Davidson. Mr. Davidson had represented him in multiple cases and while it's unfortunate for my friend to get himself in such binds, it was fortunate for me because he had nothing but positive things to say. He said he was fair, straight forward, didn't sugar coat things, etc..."wouldn't let me down." So naturally I had to make contact with him. To my pleasure, Mr. Davidson went beyond any of my expectations. My first defense attorney left me with a bad taste in my mouth, but he was able to make that all go away. Once we got the ball rolling I felt more at ease because I knew I had an attorney that would fight for me and not against me like I felt with the last. There were times when you could literally see him in action being defensive for me in the courtroom and it made me feel good because before him I didn't have someone to do that for me. And just to add, I'm not a typical criminal. I was a full time working mom having nothing worse than a ticket in my past. I was very emotional and more often than not ended up in tears when dealing with any of these legal matters even with simple phone conversations. While strong and assertive in court, Mr. Davidson was sensitive to that. He was gentle when speaking with me with anything that related to my case. I also had the opportunity of Collin Moore filling in at one of my hearings. He was very polite, prepared, and upheld the same level of professionalism that Steve Davidson had set. This firm has restored my faith that there are good attorneys out there that care about the client and not just your wallet. Steve Davidson is an anomaly that I think is rare to find in his profession. Very refreshing! I hope this helps those that are lost and anxious like I once was find their way. These are people you definitely would want on your side! read more

I found myself in some trouble about a year and a half ago. I needed legal representation and wanted to find someone that was experienced with criminal defense. I asked around and got a few referrals. I got a bad vibe from the first 2 law firms I met with so I moved on. Summit Defense was 3rd on my list. I was able to speak and meet with Rick Weese right away. He won over my confidence so I went with my gut and hired him. Never once did he make me feel like I made a bad move. This guy knows his stuff. He's there when you need whether by phone, text, email, or in person. I never got the feeling like he left me hanging. I'm hoping that in the future I won't be in need of a criminal attorney, but if that day should happen to come I know exactly who to call! read more

I have used numerous legal services for various needs and Summit ranks at the very top of my list. Daniel Nguyen and Collin Moore helped me with my traffic case and they did a great job with being patient and walking me through the process - especially with the explanation and strategy. Highly recommend them. read more

Rabin Nabizadeh is an amazing attorney. He was always available for my questions (even on weekends) and dismissed my case after I was advised to enter a plea by my first attorney. He told me dismissal may take some time and never encouraged me to push my case to trial even though I did not have additional resources. This was one of the most stressful events of my life and the Mr. Nabizadeh and his staff did a fantastic job keeping me sane and, at the end of the day, getting a dismissal. Fantastic lawyer. Highly recommend... read more

Rabin Nabizadeh is The man!! Honest, knowledgeable, realistic,.... I thought my case was a no win situation. How wrong Rabin proof me. Not only did he win my case on criminal side, and we also won with D.M.V. Rabin is very assertive person that I want on my side. Thank you Rabin Nabizadeh. Don't look forward to calling you anytime soon, but if days turn ugly. You will be my first to call. read more

I had a very pleasant experience with Summit Defence. My ticket was dismissed (officer who issued a ticket did not show up in court). Otherwise communication was great! Thank you Mr. Collin Moore and Mr. Daniel Nguyen! read more

Summit Defense is a wonderful and professional group of criminal defense attorneys. They were extremely compassionate about my situation from our very first discussion and came off as sincerely honest/straightforward. Their fees are reasonable, and I was extremely pleased with the results. I highly recommend Summit Defense for anyone who is in need of a criminal attorney! read more

Lifesaver on a holiday no less. My husband was called by a "police officer" stating that he had a bench warrant out for his arrest for missing jury duty (incorrect dates btw) and needed to get $4000 in vouchers from the local Safeway that would be held and returned once he showed up for jury duty; otherwise they were sending out officers that day to arrest him. Rabin took my call, and after a short amount of time assured me that this was a scam. The scammer was very convincing, threatening, and intimidating, and I was so appreciative of Mr. Nabizadeh! I give him my highest recommendation! read more

I would recommend Summit Defense if you find yourself in trouble for the first time. My attorney understood that I am just a regular person who made one stupid "choice". From the moment I met with Attorney Steve Davidson I felt I was in good hands and that one way or another he would get me through this difficult time. It was always easy to reach my attorney . Legal Assistant Margaret Buckley was a real comfort to me. My experience with Summit Defense was a good one and I have been able to put that incident completely in the past and move on with a better phase of my life read more

Kimberly Lutes-Koths is an incredibly talented Attorney. The obvious is that she is an educated and motivated professional. There is more than the basic set of expectations with Kim; she is a genuine person and has a real talent for defending people. She remembers the little things; like setting your nerves at ease and making you feel comfortable during court. I had the privilege of having her represent me during a very traumatic period of my life. Kim was understanding, professional and she fought for me. She managed my emotions when I could not. She kept me in check with a firm hand and with professional knowledge to keep me on track. I needed Kim's guidance to on the very same case more than a year after the case was closed and she remembered me. Kim is a rarity, a true fighter for the people. read more

I work at an immigration law firm and often we get clients coming in freaking out and looking for criminal defense and Summit is the only firm we refer them to. We've worked with other law firms in the past, but attention and especially responsiveness to time-sensitive situations was lacking. Now Summit is the only firm we refer clients to because they've taken that much care of our clients without wasting anyone's time. read more

Long overdue thank you to these guys. My friend and I were visiting the Bay area when she got pulled over for DUI. Cop was really agressive and ended up giving both of us a citation. I WASN'T DRIVING! We searched for attorneys and finally hired these guys. highly recommend this entire team real professional and responsive especially Rabin who was great. They reduced her charge and took care of all the paperwork. we didn't even have to appear. The best part of it was the assistant who took care of so many things and got her car back in no time. I would highly recommend these guys. less points for taking two months to get her phone back but other wise great experience. read more

Summit Defense helped me take care of a legal problem a few years back that I just wanted to forget about. Margaret Buckley noticed upon reviewing files several years later that I was able to have it dismissed completely from record. She went out of her way to once and for all help put the situation behind me. She was very helpful and very kind. I echo what Linda R. said; Margaret treated me with the utmost respect and recognized I had made one bad choice. Very quickly she and the legal team at Summit Defense went before the judge for me and got the dismissal. I recommend Summit Defense! They did a great job and helped me put a bad situation behind me, because of their kindness and professionalism I was able to keep my dignity in tact! read more

The legal advice of Rabin Nabizadeh from the offices of Summit Defense helped me clearly make decisions that minimized damage personally and financially. I highly recommend their services and will call them again whenever necessary! read more

When i got stuck in a bind, i was scared, nervous & really didnt know what to do first. A friend referred Rabin Nabizadeh at Summit Defense. Right from the beginning Rabin explained my situation in a very upfront direct way which i appreciated. He told me what i could expect and together we came up with the best possible escape route out of my jam. His responsive knowledgeable manner put my mind at ease and it felt great having a true professional in my corner! A big thank you to Summit! Hopefully i wot be a repeat client but if I ever do get myself into another bind I know who to call. And its not Ghostbusters! read more

The team at Summit Defense is really professional and patient. Mr Nabizadeh worked wonders on my case and did what other Lawyers said couldn't be done. I worked with Margaret Buckley their Paralegal a lot, and she was the best part of the experience. She always made me feel calm, aware of what was happening, and in good hands. I think that if it wasn't for Margaret my experience would be less sublime, and I am very grateful to her. read more

Echoing all the other positive reviews here, this is truly the best defense firm around the area. I was in a tricky situation awhile back and am extremely grateful to have found the folks here. The attorney I worked with was extremely professional and reliable, and he truly went above and beyond to help me. I don't think I would have have gotten to where I am now without his help. As a firm, all the attorneys are all very experienced (e.g., familiar with the local dynamics, years spent in the courtrooms) and will always fight for you. Without a doubt, I would recommend Summit Defense to anyone who is looking for an attorney and trust the people here to do an exceptional job. read more

I got a referral to Jim Riley from my civil attorney. Jim is the most knowledgeable, interesting and amazing lawyer I have ever met. He was able to understand a complex facts quickly and really exceeded my expectation in court. He delivered exceptional results. I am forever grateful for this firm. Extra stars for Shivan the paralegal for always being available. read more

I will strongly recommend Summit Defense for their service. Overall I was extremely impressed with their service from the point to taking my case till the outcome of the traffic ticket (red light camera ticket). I have worked with Daniel, who was diligently set-up my case and was extremely responsive for all communications. Few days before the court appeal Collin Moore, (attorney on my case) called me and explained the different options and potential outcome very professionally. After the court appeal on the same day called me with the updates on case which was dismissed and provide all documentation very promptly. I have very pleasant experience dealing with them and would strongly recommend for their service. read more

Daniel Nguyen and Collin Moore helped me with my traffic violation. They did a great job, walked me through the entire process and reached the desired outcome. I didn't even have to show up, the whole thing was painless! Highly recommended!! read more

I was on vacation traveling from the southern tip of the Cali coast up to the northern point. I didn't notice the speed limit drop like a stone just outside of San Fran. So I earned myself a hefty ticket. I was just going to pay the fine (I live on the east coast, figured it would just be easier) but I contacted this law firm before hand. Great choice! Tennille was my point person and she was wonderful, understanding, and accommodating. In the end, charge was dismissed and POOF it's gone. I would not hesitate to go to this firm again for any legal needs that arise in Cali. Very positive experience. read more

I really appreciated the service I received from Summit Defense. I had a previous issue (delicate in nature) that I wanted removed from my record. I contacted them and they quickly got on the case. They actually discovered a heightened issue with my case that I was not aware of, but lets say it was kind of scary. They first dealt with the new issue and resolved it, and sent me notice of the resolution. Then on to the main issue... It was the year end holiday season so it took a little longer than one would desire. But they were very easy to check in with and get updates throughout the process. My issue did get resolved, and I would happily recommend using their legal services. read more

Attorney Rabin Nabizadeh handled my case smoothly and efficiently--and he got the best possible outcome! Grateful for his expertise and skilled navigation of the legal system! read more

Summit Defense will always be my first call when we are in a bind. Rabin Nabizadeh has been there for me and my family at least 4 times over the last three years due to a series of unfortunate events. Each time he has fought hard and had our best interests at heart. And he has always done so without any judgment. I never ever thought we would need any criminal defense but I am so glad that when we did, I contacted Rabin. I have referred him to several friends over the years and will continue to do so. Summit Defense is a top notch firm! read more

This is the best legal team ever! Ryan McHugh is an amazing attorney and worked wonders for my friend's whole family. Collin and Steve worked on their case and were always available, compassionate and professional. If I could give them six stars I would and would recommend this defense team to anyone. They are first rate. read more

I heard about Summit Legal from a friend, as I don't trust those ads or mailings for such important life decisions. I couldn't be happier with how my experience with Summit Legal turned out. They were in constant contact, returning calls incredibly quickly, and took the time to explain complex matters (and all my options) in a straight-forward and understandable way. Also, their relationships with people in the D.A.'s office seems to help lawyers at the firm get better plea bargains than other firms. If you find yourself in any kind of legal trouble, DEFINITELY go with Summit Legal, don't risk going with another firm and getting into one of those horror stories on top of your preexisting legal troubles. Anyways, great firm, couldn't be happier, and would highly, highly recommend them to all my friends and family. read more

I contacted the team at Summit Defense the afternoon before the morning of my scheduled court appearance to appear on my behalf. I was more than impressed with this firms professionalism, attention, response, and follow up was great. I received a call back with in 15 minutes from Collin. He appeared next morning at 8:30 on my behalf and my case was dismissed. If needed, I would surly use them again or refer to anyone else. Dan B. read more

I have two wards for you Rabin Nabizadeh, very knowledgable, aggressive to protect you. Always there when you need him, day or night, got best result, I'm glade I got him on my side, diffenatley recommend him to all my friends and family. read more

I was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol some months back. Had only two beers, but close enough in time to raise my BAL just above the limit, around 0.1 at the time of arrest. Ultimately, the reading was 0.09 at final in-house test, still above the limit. I had a spotlessly clean record, both criminal and traffic, was cooperative with the police, and passed the field sobriety tests, but was still exposed to conviction of a full DUI charge. I contacted Summit after making several calls to local firms to get consultation, and inquire about pricing. Summit was the only firm who's fees were not only reasonable, but were flexible enough to take my payments in installments. I had just started a new position, and they were understanding enough to work with me. I worked with Ryan McHugh from the Burlingame, CA. office. He was on top of the case at all times, very accessible, and reliable about returning phone calls. He managed to deal my charges down to a "wet reckless" offense, the lowest count possible with DUI. This means half the fees, half the penalties and probation time. It could easily have gone worse, But he did a great job handling my case, working with the prosecutor and judge. They did right by me, so they, and Ryan, get my highest recommendation. read more

Richard Weese and the staff at Summit Defense were professional throughout the process of my case. Communication was so important to me being out of state and trying to handle my issue was an area of great stress. Richard did not only make this process more than easy for me he was quick to call, explained everything going on, and there were no surprises knowing the flat rate up front. Thanks rick for helping me and I am happy I got the best outcome and was worth the money. I hope I never need your help again read more

Steve Davidson is the worst attorney to represent you. He overpromises things and will not respond or deliver after collecting the money from you. Further, he will get very offensive when you ask him to deliver on the services promised. The office wasn't helpful too and kept promising that Steve will call back and is in a meeting...but it took months for him to even respond back...and when he finally did...he was offensive....Use your money and time wisely and pick a different attorney group. read more

Late post.but this review is for rubin nabizadeh .i had a situation a few months ago and he took care of it very professional and quick ,kept me posted about my case and got it dismissed . He's a great attorney and would recommend him to anyone who needs a defense attorney. read more

I owe a big thank you to criminal defense attorney Collin Moore. I was accused of domestic violence......which is completely crazy because I am the victim. The truth is it really wasn't much of fight and I really didn't think it would be considered to be domestic violence when I called the police. I thought that I could just explain my situation to the judge, but was told to come back with a criminal attorney. I found Collin who calmed me down and explained what to do when I was freakin out. In the end he got the DA to drop the charges which is GREAT NEWS because now I don't have to worry about a criminal record. If you are unlucky enough to need a criminal defense attorney, you should ask for Collin. read more