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Posted by anonymous | December 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Highly Recommend This Attorney

I spoke with several Attorneys before selecting John to represent me in my DWI case. Unlike many reviewers I was unfortunately found guilty but received the best outcome for a guilty verdict. John is very passionate about his cases and is very experienced in what he does. His rates were actually... fair in comparison to the other Attorneys. Trish and the rest of the office were responsive, friendly and kept me in the loop. John provides much information about what to do and not to do, how the process works, what your options are, and what the timing and possible outcomes may be. I am a detailed person and this was very helpful to me in deciding how to proceed. I had unwisely submitted to all sobriety tests the police requested of me including field sobriety tests and breathalyzer tests and even answered all of their questions. Never will I do that again. Even though I felt the deck was stacked against me, John explained how he would challenge all of those things. It made sense and what stuck with me is that you have no chance to win if you don't take it to trial. It took a long time to get to trial and was very stressful but John and his office helped me to deal with it until the day finally came a little over two years later. At trial, John was a force to be reckoned with. He did an excellent job offering arguments to create doubt for all of the tests and testimony, including a high breathalyzer test result. I was amazed. John was great at countering my poor decision to take all of the tests. The end result was guilty but with no probation and minimum sentence. Lower than the deals the DA offered over the two years. I would still highly recommend John if you find yourself in a similar situation. Depending on the jury on your day in court, even the best case can be lost or the worst case can be won if you go to trial. I am convinced John gives you the best odds possible and at a reasonable rate and helps you through a difficult time of your life. Even the Judge spoke highly of him. I would not like to be on the prosecutions side of his cases. If I need legal advice in the future I will be contacting John again.

John Gioffredi

Replied last December 03, 2016

Thank you for your kind review! This client is a great guy and a real gentleman in every sense of the word. I really wanted to get him a not guilty verdict, but unfortunately was unable to do so. He was involved in an auto accident at an intersection within three blocks of his leaving a concert, and subsequently provided a breath test with a score of almost twice the legal limit. Although the jury found him guilty after about one hour of deliberations, we were able to get him an acceptable punishment of zero days in jail, no probation, no interlock requirement, and a low fine. Other than a not guilty verdict that's about the best you can do with a DWI conviction.

Posted by anonymous | November 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney

THE Lawyer other Lawyers watch

I had to go through an agonizing multi-year case with the DA's office. Each time I showed up they teased a plea or held up a discovery. Gioffredi's office fought, prepared me for a plea AND a trial-- and I got a clean not guilty. You don't want a lawyer that sets you up for a plea. You want someo...ne that has 2 independent interns learning how to defend watching him work, and every defense attorney in town commenting during a recess, and judges knowing his reputation when he defends you. That's what I got. I knew I was innocent, and Mr. Gioffredi proved it. My case wasn't a slam dunk, and while I was waiting for the not guilty-- we were prepping a way to get no time and no fine on a conviction. Its a privilege to get a jury of your peers but its a blessing to be defended by the best. Mr. Gioffredi is on top of all phases of the court and he can win it in voir doir. I had a DA going for my throat and Gioffredi calmly reminded everyone to focus on reasonable doubt. I have my life back.

John Gioffredi

Replied last November 14, 2016

Thank you for the very kind review, Mr. C! You are indeed a talented wordsmith! It was my honor to work with you, and I'm sorry it took so long to get your justice. Let's get us a drink sometime and Uber home safely!

Posted by anonymous | November 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Great experience

John and his staff have been very helpful on multiple occasions. My tickets have been dropped. I will definitely continue to use him as I feel I can trust him and his staff to be up front.

Posted by Robert | October 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Miracle on Buckner

My statement is simple, "best attorney around". I contacted Mr Gioffredi upon a recommendation from another satisfied client. One of my managers at our business had a severe past but had made great strides in reconstructing his life and is the life blood of one department of our business. Furthermore..., the young man had gotten married, had a child, established credit and purchased an automobile. He and I were very proud of the accomplishments over the last 2 years. The young mans past caught up with him and he was scheduled to appear in court with. Court appointed attorney. The attorney believed it would probably be best to plea and accept a several year jail term. I called Mr. Gioffreddi and he believed even though the cards were stacked against him we could do better. On the day of the trial, the defense was so strong that the Judge even got emotional and the end result was probation. A more than fair punishment for the young man. We both thank God for John Giofreddi and I was privileged to see the justice system work and give this young family a chance to succeed. I believe with all my heart that John changed the course of this family today and generations forthcoming. Thank you hardly express our gratitude but THANK YOU.

John Gioffredi

Replied last October 25, 2016

Thank you for the great review! I was very happy to get that great result for your employee, Robert! His criminal background is pretty bad, but it looks like he's turned things around with your help, and is on the path to a great future. I'm proud that you gave this young man a chance with your company. You are a great judge of character to recognize and bring out the potential in him!

Posted by Dennis | October 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney

End your search here.

About 17 months ago, I was in your very same shoes, on the heels of being arrested for a second DWI offense and looking for answers. I had refused to give a breath sample, but the arresting officer was able to obtain a blood sample via warrant (due to it being my 2nd) showing more than double the le...gal limit. Upon review of the evidence, things looked pretty gloomy. Given my self-employment status and anxiety to get rid of that damn interlock, I almost decided to accept a plea and move on with my life before Mr. Gioffredi reminded me "convictions are like diamonds, they last forever." After giving it some thought, I decided why not...it's just a little more time and money. I didn't ever want to think back on this and ask myself "what if?" Fast forward about one year of resetting, waiting, and my patience paid off. Apparently the arresting officer had gotten in some sort of pickle elsewhere, harming his credibility and leading to the DA dropping the case. No, this is not your typical story of the attorney pulling a rabbit out of his hat, but had it not been for Mr. Gioffredi's resolve and confidence, which have left a very positive impression on me, things may have turned out different.

John Gioffredi

Replied last October 25, 2016

Thank you for the kind review, Dennis! I told you if we fought it, we might be able to win! And I'm thrilled that we were able to win your case (well, get it dismissed, which is almost the same thing)! Dennis' case is an example of several things that I state in my website and in my case prep literature: 1) If you fight your case, no matter how bad it looks, you might win! 2) EVERY DWI is potentially winnable if you just continue to fight, 3) Generally, it is a good idea to listen to your lawyer! LOL

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