I was facing a 2nd DWI charge at the Jersey Shore, which would have resulted in 2 year suspension, 2-90 days in jail, 3 years of interlock device and 30 days community service along with 3 years surcharges and other fines. I was in a bad situation. I fell asleep in my car for hour and a half. Woke ...up with my charger still in my phone, the car was off, and my glasses were missing. I got out of car to search for glasses and found them on the floor mat. Got back into my car, screamed out of frustration over almost losing glasses, turned it on to make sure battery was not dead (my car battery had been dying frequently). Cop approached with my engine running. I Failed a field sobriety test and was booked for my 2nd DWI. That is when I called Kugal Law firm. I spoke with Linda who was understanding, informative, and professional. I met Rachel for the first time in court. She spoke with the proscecutor almost immediately and with a charismatic smile asked me to come outside with her. The Alco Test results, for which I blew an 0.11, were deemed inaccurate. She had convinced the prosecutor to lower my 2nd DUI charge to a reckless driving and a 1 year suspension. I asked if she could negotiate the length of the suspension, asking for 6 months. She went back Into the courtroom and got it knocked down to 9 months and just a fine. I accepted that. 9 months is way less than 2 years. Plus, no interlock, no jail time, no monthly surcharges or community service. No 2nd DWI. Rachel is a true professional who can be aggressive behind what is a bright and charismatic smile and demeanor. Retain Rachel Kugel for your legal representation. Thank you Rachel and Linda. Excellent job Rachel!

Rachel was able to defend me against both a reckless driving charge and a DUI charge. I talked to a couple lawyers before her and they used scare tactics to hire them on the spot. One even told me that jail time wasn’t out of the question! Then Linda Ash, Rachel’s paralegal called me and made me f...eel much more comfortable. I knew this was the team for me. I was so worried about loosing my license, the fines involved and the huge increase in my auto-insurance premium. But Rachel saved the day and I couldn’t be more greatful!

Here is my case and analysis of Rachel in short. Unfortunately for me I had a very difficult case, I called around and heard different lawyers takes on the matter, heard their energy, their personality, their expertise, their willingness to fight comes through if you ask the right questions. I quic...kly put Rachel at the top of the list and eventually wound up hiring her. My case was in a Federal court which is rare, and the BAC exceeded normal DWI penalties, so I was very upset about this. My case took 6 months to unfold and wound up in 4 court appearances. Rachel like all attorneys initially asked for all the necessary documentation so that she could figure out a defense for me. She received some documentation, but not all. As this case went on I began getting the feeling that she didn’t care how many times she went to court as long as I got the best result which is exactly the kind of fight you would hope for when your paying an attorney. My mandatory 7-12 month suspension and 1 year interlock device due to my high BAC reading wound up getting reduced to a 3 month suspension only, no interlock device. I share that positive result with you for one reason. As I told Rachel after the final court appearance even if I had been given the mandatory sentence which would have been terrible, I still would give her the highest praise. Her attention to detail, level of expertise, personality (she made me smile even when I didn’t feel like smiling), and lastly the word “caring” stands out. She truly cares about you and your well being. I could not ask for more. I will never need Rachel again for a DWI matter, but somehow I would love to hire her again. If you are in need of a DUI attorney friends a family may say “I know someone” and refer you to them. I would be cautious about this approach. Sometimes they are not focusing on DUI solely, other times they are cases that are happening in a few counties only and do not offer a wide net when it comes to knowing prosecutors/judges etc. I hope this helps you make your decision, remember it may be a difficult time right now, stay positive, take peace in that at least you have the absolute best fighting for you!!!

As a consultant, almost every client I advise requires a background screen prior to on-boarding. With a DWI on my record, there could've been a high chance of me losing my job within just a few months. Rachel demonstrated outstanding intuitive ability, knowing exactly when to be patient (by staying u...nder the Section 30.30 radar) and when to push back (via motions to dismiss for lack of discovery evidence). But over and above the tremendous legal acumen, what I think really sets Rachel apart from the pack is her astoundingly unassuming positive attitude. You'll be surprised how far a friendly smile and a little sense of humor can go in a court room oozing with gloom and depression. Among the 20-30 other lawyers I saw over the 8 month duration of my case (literally from a visually impaired old-timer with a walking stick to a fist-pumping Rastafarian) only one other lawyer commanded similarly respectable demeanor and court presence as Rachel. In fact, I will never forget the moment on that final day of my case - when Rachel swiftly countered the Prosecutor's mistake with a "Second-Call". It was like a scene out of Suits with Harvey Specter - and I feel like the entire courtroom was stunned in awe at that moment... a minute later the prosecutor stood corrected and my case was dismissed. Trust me, words cannot do this review justice. If you or a friend are in need of support defending a DUI/DWI charge, just stop right here and pick up the phone! This city is lucky to have her.

Rachel helped me through one of the most difficult situations of my entire life! Having a driver's license is very important to the work that I do. I was arrested and charged with DUI after deciding to to sleep in my car rather than drive home! This jeopardized everything of course, so having the bes...t Lawyer I could find was absolutely necessary! Rachel and Linda both helped me through this situation and fought to get my case dismissed. Rachel really took care of things and used her experience to find the best route forward each date until eventually the case was dismissed! Also, It was invaluable to know that she would be there to guide me throughout the entire process rather than offering a low entry point and charging later for appearances etc. She was truly focused on helping you win, rather than trying to find a way to capitalize on your misfortune. She was unbelievably helpful and always more than wiling to go through the details of why certain decisions made sense within the grand scheme of winning. Rachel thank you again. And of course Linda, thank you very much for everything!