Certified Criminal Law Specialist. Former Orange County Senior Deputy District Attorney.
The Best Attorney I have ever worked with..period
- J.B., a Criminal Defense client
BEST Decision ever, don't waste a minute looking elsewhere
- Christine
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Fees
Fixed (Always), Free Consultation (60 minutes)
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Cash, Check, Credit Card
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About Me
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Brian Gurwitz, a former Senior Deputy District Attorney in Orange County, prosecuted criminal cases for nearly 13 years before entering private practice in... more
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Client Reviews
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Posted by:
J.B.,
2011-02-16
12 months ago.
Client Review:
A very close personal friend passed away suddenly, and unfortuantely, her estranged / disfunctional family initiated a full blown criminal...
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Posted by:
Christine,
2010-12-18
about 1 year ago.
Client Review:
I had my qualms about lawyers and I did my research when I didn't know who to trust. You can look for other lawyers, but no one else will truly give...
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Peer Endorsements
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Brian is one of the brightest attorneys I have ever had the privilege of knowing. Not only is he committed to staying current on the law, but he has...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Michael Fell
, Irvine (CA), About 2 years ago
Brian and I worked together in the Orange County District Attorney's Office. Even as a new prosecutor, Brian quickly developed a reputation as a "...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Scott Petersen
, Sarasota (FL), Over 2 years ago
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Résumé
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17 years since Brian Neal Gurwitz was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| California |
Active
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1994 |
11/04/2011 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Owner at
The Law Office of Brian Gurwitz, APC
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2009–present
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Western Regional Counsel at
RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America)
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2008–2009
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Litigation Associate at
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
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2007–2008
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Deputy District Attorney at
Orange County District Attorney's Office
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1994–2007
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See all 4 job entries
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Education
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Graduated |
| McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific |
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law |
1994 |
| California State University, Sacramento |
Executive Fellows Program |
N/A |
1991 |
| Loyola Marymount Univ |
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undergraduate |
1990 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
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| AV "Preeminent" Peer Review Rating |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2011 |
| Certified Criminal Law Specialist |
California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization |
2011 |
| Recognized as One of the Top Five Defense Attorneys in OC |
OC Metro Magazine |
2011 |
| Best Defense Attorney of 2010 |
OC Weekly's "Best Of OC" Edition |
2010 |
| Outstanding Service and Commitment Award |
Recording Industry Association of America |
2008 |
| 2005 Orange County Public Safety Award |
Orange County District Attorney and Orange County Sheriff |
2005 |
| Pursuit of Justice Award |
Association of Deputy District Attorneys |
2005 |
| Commendation |
California Legislature |
2005 |
| Commendation |
California Law Revision Commission |
2003 |
| Certificate of Completion, Advanced Appellate Advocacy Program |
NDAA National Advocacy Center (Columbia, South Carolina) |
1998 |
| Law degree awarded "With Distinction" |
McGeorge School of Law |
1994 |
| Moot Court Awards for Brief Writing and Oral Advocacy |
McGeorge School of Law |
1994 |
| American Jurisprudence Award |
Lawyers Cooperative Publishing |
1994 |
| Trial Competition Team Award |
San Diego Defense Lawyers Association |
1993 |
| Undergraduate degree awarded "cum laude" |
Loyola Marymount University |
1990 |
| Student Senator of the Year |
Loyola Marymount University |
1990 |
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Associations
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| Fellow |
Orange County Bar Foundation |
2010-present
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| Treasurer |
Orange County Jewish Bar Association |
2010-present
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California Attorneys for Criminal Justice |
2009-present
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| Member |
California Public Defenders Association |
2009-present
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| Member |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
2009-present
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| Member |
Orange County Criminal Defense Bar Association |
2009-present
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| Board of Directors |
Temple Beth Sholom |
2009-present
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| Member |
Orange County Bar Association |
1994-present
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| Recording Industry's Representative |
California High Technology Crime Committee |
2008-2010
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| Member of Legislative Committee |
California District Attorneys Association |
2000-2007
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| Member |
Orange County Deputy District Attorneys |
1994-2007
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| Member of Appellate Committee |
California District Attorneys Association |
2000-2006
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| Member of Publications Committee |
California District Attorneys Association |
2000-2003
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| Sentencing Law Consultant |
California Law Revision Commission |
2002
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| Judge and Coach for Mock Trial Program |
Constitutional Rights Foundation |
1998-2001
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| Board Member |
Association of Orange County Deputy District Attorneys - Civic Action Committee |
1997-2000
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| Mock Trial and Moot Court Judge |
Whittier Law School |
1997-1999
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| Member |
Robert A. Banyard American Inn of Court |
1994-1997
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| Member, Trial Competition Team |
McGeorge School of Law |
1993-1994
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| Comment Editor |
Pacific Law Journal |
1992-1993
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| Student Senate |
Loyola Marymount University |
1989-1990
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