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Howard Michael Van Elgort

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Howard Michael Van Elgort
DUI & CRIMINAL DEFENSE. Former Judge. Over 30 yrs. Criminal Law Exp. Free consultation 831-706-2504
5.0 star rating
ABOVE AND BEYOND!
- NICOLE, a DUI client
5.0 star rating
Howard M. Van Elgort - The best lawyer I could have hoped for
- a DUI client

Overview

Avvo Rating

Experience 4.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 2.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Practice Areas

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  • 60% DUI / DWI
    32 years, 2,500 cases
  • 30% Criminal Defense
    32 years, 2,000 cases
  • 10% Domestic Violence
    32 years, 250 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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  • 831-462-4231
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  • Law Office of Howard M. Van Elgort
    2820 Porter Street
    Soquel, CA 95073
    Office: 831-462-4231
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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I have extensive experience in the criminal justice field having been a prosecutor, a public defender in the Federal and State court systems, a Judge and a... more

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References

Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“ABOVE AND BEYOND!”

Posted by: NICOLE, over 2 years ago.

Client Review: MR. VAN ELGORT NOT ONLY PROVIDED ME WITH PROFESSIONAL AND COMPLETELY HONEST, ACCURATE LEGAL ADVICE; HE ALSO WENT ABOVE AND BEYOND BY BEING A SOURCE... more
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5 star rating

“Howard M. Van Elgort - The best lawyer I could have hoped for”

Posted by: a DUI client, over 2 years ago.

Client Review: After being arrested for a DUI this year, I spent a significant amount of time researching legal representation, sitting down to review my case with... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

3 endorsements


John Wesley Burdick

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: John Burdick , Yucca Valley (CA), About 1 month ago
Joshua Matthew Dale

I've known of this fine lawyer for many, many years and you can trust his opinion of your case - or your client's - Attorney Van Elgort will reliably... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Joshua Dale , San Francisco (CA), Over 2 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

50 years since Howard Michael Van Elgort was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1962 02/10/2012

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney at Law Office of Howard M. Van Elgort 1983–present
Supervising Judge at San Bernardino County Court 1977–1982
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of California at Los Angeles School of Law Law Juris Doctor 1961
University of California - Los Angeles Business Administration BS - Bachelor of Science 1958

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Peer Review Rated Martindale-Hubbell 2010
Peer Review Rated Martindale-Hubbell 2001
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Santa Cruz Criminal Defense Bar 2000-present
Member California Public Defenders Association 1999-present
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Portfolio

Publications

Article Publication Date
DUI, Driving Under the Influence Legal Law Help 2004

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
California Court System Rotary International - Joshua Tree 1980
Constitutional Law and Law Enforcement San Bernardino County Sheriff's Training 1979
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