William Carlos Makler

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William Carlos Makler
Top quality criminal defense. Experienced. Local. Aggressive. Available 24/7.
5.0 star rating
Excellent attorney!
- a DUI client
5.0 star rating
The best lawyer ever
- a Criminal Defense client

Overview

Avvo Rating

10.0

Superb

Experience 4.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Contributor level 11

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Practice Areas

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (30 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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  • 805-892-4922
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  • Law Offices Of William C. Makler, P.C.
    1114 State Street, Suite 252
    Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    Office: 805-892-4922
    Fax: 805-880-0400
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Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

About Me

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Mr. Makler is a former felony deputy public defender for both Santa Cruz and Santa Barbara Counties. He was a law professor at Santa Barbara and Ventura... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Excellent attorney!”

Posted by: a DUI client, almost 3 years ago.

Client Review: I wholeheartedly recommend Bill to anyone seeking quality legal counsel in Santa Barbara. He provided me with stellar defense in both my DUI case... more
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5 star rating

“The best lawyer ever”

Posted by: a Criminal Defense client, 11 months ago.

Client Review: I am a foreigner and a profesional, I was lucky to Have found Bill, he was clear, honest, availale and understanding. He was incredible at explaining... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

24 endorsements


Marcus Scott Bird

Mr. Makler is a smart, decent attorney who has considerable expertise in this area. I have referred a number of people to him and the feedback that... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Marcus Bird , Santa Barbara (CA), 25 days ago
Steven Rudolph Andrade

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Steven Andrade , Santa Barbara (CA), 4 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

16 years since William Carlos Makler was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1996 12/19/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney at Law Offices of William C. Makler 2004–present
Faculty Member at Santa Barbara College of Law 2006–2008
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific Law JD - Juris Doctor 1996
University of California BA - Bachelor of Arts 1991

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Peer Review Rating Martindale-Hubbell 2010
Peer Review Rating Martindale-Hubbell 2009
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member California DUI Lawyers Association 2001–present
Member National College of DUI Defense 2001–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 11
Answers: 159 Legal Answers
14 Best Answers - chosen by asker
89 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
19 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
So What's the Big Deal? Santa Barbara Lawyer (blog) 2009
Does Parental Notification Violate Privacy? Santa Barbara Lawyer (Blog) 2008
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Constitutional Rights Know Your Rights 2012
Constitutional Rights Know Your Rights 2009
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