William Carlos Makler

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William Carlos Makler
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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 70% DUI / DWI
    14 years, 2,000 cases (7 examples)
  • 30% Criminal Defense
    14 years, 2,000 cases (7 examples)

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Free Consultation (30 minutes)

Payment types

Credit Card, Cash, Check

Contact Information
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  • Law Offices Of William C Makler
    1032 Santa Barbara Street
    Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Languages
  • English
  • Spanish

About Me

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About me: Mr. Makler is a former felony deputy public defender for both Santa Cruz and Santa Barbara County. He is an adjunct faculty member at the Santa Barbara and... more

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Client Reviews

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4.9697 star rating 33 reviews
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5 star rating

“Excellent attorney!”

Posted by: a DUI Client, 2010-06-23 2 months ago. Flag as objectionable

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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“hire this attorney!”

Posted by: Shawn, 2010-06-15 3 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: I was very pleased with Mr. Makler's service! Most importantly, he and his staff were responsive. They kept me advised of my case and were patient... more
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Endorsements

21 endorsements

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George Fredrick Mueller

I endorse this lawyer's work - conscientious, very hardworking and extremely dedicated, it is well-known that Mr. Makler is an excellent trial... more

Endorsement from lawyer: George Mueller , San Diego (CA), 5 months ago
Donald Richard Worley

I endorse this lawyer's work. Bill Makler is widely recognized by his colleagues as a truly outstanding trial attorney who consistently gets great... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Donald Worley , Ventura (CA), 5 months ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 14 years since William Carlos Makler was first licensed to practice law in CA.

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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 Better Business Bureau.
Member California Public Defenders Association 1996–present
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Portfolio

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Question: What will my punishment most likely be?
William's answer: You need to be exceedingly careful about statements that you make from here on out. Prospective... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
So What's the Big Deal? Santa Barbara Lawyer (blog) 2009
Pleading Not Guilty Santa Barbara Lawyer (Blog) 2008
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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Constitutional Rights Know Your Rights 2009
Trial Skills CPDA Basic Trial Skills Institute 2008
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