Chad Raymond Maddox’s Reviews

I was facing my 2nd DUI and to make it worse I hurt a guy on a motor bike. I thought I was finished. I was looking at 16 months in prison. By the hard work and skill of Chad I was able to get zero jail time. He's really a good guy and never once did I question if he knew what he was doing. He's very calculated! I'm glad I trusted him and did what he recommended. It's been the best choice I've made in a long time. Thanks Chad for all the help!

Chad did a great job on my case.  He explained the process to me in detail and did exactly what he promised.    I hired chad to handle my dmv adminstrative hearing after i had personally tried and failed.  I also filed an appeal on my own and lost.  This was my 2nd dui in 10 years so it was important to have a knowledgeable attorney handle my case.  My license was suspended for one year.  Chad reveiwed my file and was able to determine the strenghths and weaknesses.  Chad got me a new hearing with the dmv.  He attended the hearing and argued my case in detail.  The dmv overturned their decision and gave me my license back.  I counldnt be happier with the results.  

Chad and his staff were outstanding throughout my entire case. Chad took the time to clearly explain every detail of the process and all possible scenarios/outcomes. His firm is extremely professional, reliable, and knowledgable. Not only did I receive exceptional representation, I also won my case and was awarded attorney fees. I highly recommend Chad's services.

I am thankful that I found Chad Maddox's website www.gototrial.com, he was able to fight my case and keep me completely out of jail! Despite the fact that I ran from the cops both in my vehicle and on foot! This orange county dui defense attorney was able to reduce my charges across the board.

I stumbled upon Mr. Maddox's law offices by accident after a DUI checkpoint arrest. Only after finding him did I research his history to make sure I had made the right decision. I did. Not only did Mr. Maddox get my charges dismissed, he did so in a way that I am positive almost no other DUI attorney would have considered. His approach to the DUI charge was straight forward, ethical and entirely effective. I would not hesitate to recommend Mr. Maddox to anyone stuck in a similar situation.

Chad was great to work with during my trying time, he fee was more then fair and he saved me alot of time and money! He is an excellent DUI Attorney, maybe the best in Orange County! I did alot of research before hiring him, I got the right man!!!!!!

Last year I found myself in need of a Lawyer. I wanted one close to home with experience in the field that I needed him or her for. After talking to a few lawyers I chose Chad Maddox. He was very personable, professional and understanding. He carefully explained my options and reviewed his credentials. His prices were fair, so I decided to let Mr. Maddox handle my case. Whenever I had a question he and his staff were easy to talk to and except for the period of time he was moving his practice to Anaheim Hills, he was easy to get in touch with. My calls were returned in a timely matter when no one was available. In court I could tell Mr. Maddox was very prepared. He explained that our case was a long shoot, but he had found cases that would support his argument. Around the courthouse you could tell by his interactions with others, that he was well respected by his colleagues. During our trial he presented the case very well and our Judge who was very fair agreed with his argument. Unfortunately it was not enough to win the case. He offered me the opportunity to appeal, but I declined because I just wanted to get this behind me. Mr. Maddox turned what could have been a painful process into a manageable one. I would definitely recommend him, but hope I don't have to!

A few months ago, I was cited for a DUI in the city of Norwalk. From the breathalyzer test, the results came in at a 0.08, just at the legal limit. I was recommend to Mr. Maddox, seeing as he well experienced with DUI cases. Given that I had a close call case, Mr. Maddox was pushing for a wet reckless charge instead of a DUI. He suggested taking the case to trial. Both sides brought in an expert to argue the applicability of the 3rd digit in the PAS tests, ending with the 3rd digit being thrown out. The case was settled just before trial was scheduled to start, resulting with a wet reckless charge. All in all, I understood and accepted the outcome and appreciated the knowledge that I acquired from Mr. Maddox.

I hired Chad for my second DUI. After this experience, I can confidently say he is professional and trustworthy. He was upfront and honest about what to expect, and gave me good advice from the beginning. I am very pleased with the outcome of the case and the deal he negotiated for me.

I was cited for a DUI in Garden Grove, as well as a bogus possession of marijuana charge. Mr. Maddox never let me think for one minute that I had to accept these charges, and explained to me quite articulately why. Though I had a rare case, in that the police officer never established my driving while under the influence of alcohol, he never gave me false hope. Together we came up with a plan, and we respected the law throughout the whole process. In the end, I was convicted of being drunk in public, and my marijuana charge was thrown out because I had a legitimate doctor's recommendation. I will never get rid of Mr. Maddox's business card. All my friends know who he is now as well. Give him a call if you have any DUI/DWI trouble!

Chad Maddox made was very helpful in this first experience in needing an attorney. He took the time to help me understand my options, his opinion, and was very VERY knowledgeable with everything pertaining to my case ... thats why I chose him, and that's what he delivered!

I am a recent client of Chad Maddox, and strongly regret my decision to retain him as my attorney.

Obtaining even basic information about my case was nearly impossible, as I felt that I was cast aside once my payment was received. I had several questions about the basic protocol, and hoped that my attorney could help demystify the process. Those hopes were quickly dashed, however, and I was left twisting in the wind.

My case: My second DUI offense in 2 years.
BAC of .24 (no business being near a car)
Facing 45 days, plus all the fines and classes
Mr Maddox was successfull in striking my first offense DUI. On the first offense, there were some issues in the way the court's paper work was processed that showed I had not given up my rights to a jury trial. Maddox quickly saw this flaw in their case against me and was confident I had a good shot at the appeal. My first lawyer had argued the same points; but was unsuccessful and recommended Mr. Maddox feeling that it was a winable case and that Maddox would have a good shot a reversing the decision.
The appeal took 6 months to come around and Maddox told me I did not have to be there and that there was nothing I could do but watch if I was there. I chose to stay home. The appeal came back and when he read it to me it was hard to tell if it was in my favor or not! Maddox explained to me how the Appeals Court response works, that they word the decision so the lower court judge can keep their initial decision or change it and still save face.
The day of court, Mr. Maddox was prompt and waiting when my wife and I arrived. He now answered all the questions my wife had about the situation including all the options good or bad. It put her at ease.
When we went in front of the judge, the DA went first with his arguments for keeping the prior. Although longed-winded, the case against me sounded strong,
Then, Mr. Maddox gave our argument in a straight forward, logical manner, one by one, countering all the points that the DA had made and, he didn't take all afternoon to do it.
The same judge, with the same facts, now reversed his own decision and struck down my prior! I was now back on a first offense.
When we were out of the courtroom discussing the win, Mr. Maddox pointed out flaws that the DA had made in presenting the case and strategy they could have used but didn't. This underscored his understanding of both defense and prosecution.
After, Maddox had some time before his next court appointment, so he spent the next hour walking me through the various clerks, making sure that the records showed I now had a first offense instead of a second and hopefully preventing any issues that could pop up later. This would have taken me hours on my own.
I have great confidence in Mr. Maddox's ability as an defense and appeals lawyer.c

Mr. Maddox comes off as nice, but throughout the process, I got the feeling that he was talking down to me. Not very helpful in terms of explaining and making me understand what was going on. I felt like I could have paid someone else who was more appreciative of me as a client.

Mr. Maddox is a professional, reputable attorney who exhibits class and confidence as he works with Deputies of the District Attorney's office and defense attorneys alike! He understands "the game" and the strategy needed to properly manage a successful case. A man of strong moral value, he has a respectful, charismatic presence when representing the client (YOU) before the jury. Not a fast talking, slick character...

Like most others, when I tripped & got into a little trouble, I researched many attorneys and even met with a few. I was confident in Chad's thorough understanding of the system and decided he would be best to represent my case -- .08 BAC without an accident. Throughout the process, he and his staff were available to answer any questions and promptly responded to any inquiries. They made me feel comfortable and guided me through the necessary steps needed...

While in trial, Mr. Maddox used every avenue possible to derail the Prosecutor's case and even cited previous California trials as defense -- trials which neither the Judge nor Deputy D.A. were aware of where specific determinations could be used to assist in my defense. I was impressed when, while waiting for my case to be heard at the courthouse, other attorneys - his competition - would approach Chad to pick his brain & ask for input on strategy! Without his thorough understanding of the issue and how to defend DUI/DWI cases, the trial could have easily been a clean sweep for the Prosecution but Chad fought hard for me, the client.

If a friend or family member were to find themselves in a similar situation, I would most definitely recommend Mr. Chad Maddox.

Thank you Chad for all your extra energy and effort!

Summer & Fall, 2009

I WENT TO MR. MADDOX AFTER RECEIVING A DUI TICKET WITH SPEEDING ENHACEMENT. I WAS FACING 60 DAYS IN JAIL. MR. MADDOX HELPED ME IN GETTING NO JAIL TIME, AND I WAS VERY PLEASED THAT HE WALKED ME THROUGH EVERYTHING SINCE THIS WAS MY FIRST TIME DOING ALL THIS PROCESS. I AM ALSO VERY GRATEFUL TO MR.MADDOX FOR DOING ALL THIS FOR ME AND WOULD RECOMMEND HIM WITH NO HESITATION.

Mr. Maddox has been able to defend me calmly, honestly, and best of all.. quickly in all my legal issues. That saying, small price for peace of mind is overall outcome of legal help through Chad Maddox. Thankyou.
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A case which after dealing with Mr. Maddoxn other Lawyers have stated that based on the facts, the outcome should have been different with a bit of effort. It seems that I paid thousands of dollars to this Attorney for him just to convey information and not to work hard on minimizing the impact on the case's outcome: poor follow up, late to meetings, and lack of effort seem to define his "I will defend you" commitment. Ask him to provide you with recent customer references. Good luck. Spend the money necessary to get the best representation.

Mr. Maddox helped me with an unusual case - one that not many attorney's have handled. He worked hard to research the law in the case and continued to follow through even when we ran into difficulties. He responded promptly and explained the process of things as we went along. The thing that impressed me most with Mr. Maddox is his knowledge of the law and his passion to see it upheld fairly. I can recommend him without reservation.

After he got my retainer fee, Mr. Maddox did not respond to my emails, did not clearly explain the process and I was confused for the most part. I had a simple DUI case that could have been handled with more courtesy as this was my first dealing with any legal proceedings. Also, his assistant seems apathetic - you can hear it in the way she answers the phone.

Mr. Maddox is an excellent lawyer. His patience and kindness are outstanding.
His knowledge about the subject matter is flawless. I would recommend him!
He explained things well and did an wonderful job.