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Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | DUI & DWI

Posted by Sean | October 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Reduced Sentencing

From the very beginning, Michael was extremely professional and organized. His communication was on point. He kept me informed on the process and status of my case continuously through email, text and by phone calls. FYI: he is very short and direct. To some, this may come off the wrong way. Just rem...ember, you hired somebody to protect you, not to be your friend. Against all odds he was able to help me get a reduced sentencing from a DUI to a DWAI. I believe a lot of it was because the information he bundled together and presented to the DA. I would be in a much worse spot without him today. Thank you Michael.

Posted by anonymous | June 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Highly Recommend

While vacationing in Colorado, I got in a DUI accident and hired Mr. Steinberg to represent me due to his extensive experience and expertise as both a defense lawyer and former DA. The charges were serious and I was facing potential jail time in Colorado which would have meant the loss of a very goo...d job in my home state. With several facts against my case, Mr. Steinberg was straight forward with me about what I was facing but that didn’t stop him from working hard to get me the best possible outcome. During our 1st court appearance, Mr. Steinberg negotiated a suspended jail sentence and probation for the DUI with other charges being dismissed or deferred with eventual dismissal. I’m so grateful for the outcome as it has enabled me to keep my job and provide for my family. More importantly, this incident thrust me back into recovery after having relapsed after a few years of sobriety. Mr. Steinberg was very compassionate regarding my struggle with addiction and has encouraged me as I've sought treatment. I wouldn't have the hope for the future I now have if it weren't for him. - JM

Posted by Randall Pedroza | June 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney

From Despair Springs Hope

I was recently faced with a situation which presented an imminent existential threat to my family’s emotional and financial security, stability, well-being. I had made a significant series of very irresponsible decisions which led myself and, thus, my family down this terrible path. I was in the mids...t of legal proceedings for some very serious DUI-related offenses and hopes of any satisfactory outcome had all but faded. My relationship with my original prospects for any plausible defense had floundered following some unfortunate missteps during earlier proceedings and after terminating that relationship I was left on my own as my case neared a dire conclusion. Mr. Steinberg willing accepted an admittedly tremendous challenge when he stepped in late in the game and sought to salvage whatever he could to bring some light back to the end of this long dark tunnel that was rapidly caving in and choking out all hope. When he accepted to provide his services he did so after making it absolutely clear that, while not hopeless, my situation was about as bad as it could be given the circumstances of my case. His candid and professional approach re-instilled in me some confidence that all was not lost. This combined with his extensive knowledge of DUI law and his familiarity and good rapport with the Court and prosecution staff allowed new hope to shine again on what had been an despairing and inevitably negative outcome. Mr. Steinberg pulled off a near miracle when he was able to sway the Court from handing down a certain maximum sentence. He presented the Court and DA with a substantiated account of my genuinely good character and recent life’s accomplishments. He made certain that the Court was aware that I was sincerely remorseful for my actions and that for me this had been a hard-learned lesson which I had indeed came to understand as an opportunity for last change for the better in my life. In a case which was nearly impossible to offer viable defense, Mr. Steinberg was able to obtain the best outcome that could be reasonably expected and breath hope back into my own and my family’s life. Thank you very much Mr. Steinberg, I will forever be grateful for having you in my corner on this one.

Posted by Ray | May 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney

New Beginnings

After lengthy research and references I decided to retain Michael to represent me in a DUI charge. I based that decision on Michael’s experience as a prosecutor and knowing that he would be working on my case personally, and not trickling the work down to less experienced attorneys. In my case th...e consequences were life altering, as I have 2 previous DUI convictions from when I was a younger man about 25 years ago. The court didn’t care that I had a spotless driving record for the last 20 years, and they wouldn’t offer any reasonable plea agreement (6 months in jail), so I was forced to go all the way through trial. Fortunately there were some extenuating circumstances in my case, which Michael Identified, and was able to present eloquently to the DMV to win my appeal to keep my license, and then later convince a jury of 6 that I was not driving during my incident. Not Guilty, Not Guilty, Not Guilty! I won’t mislead and say that any step of the process is warm and fuzzy. For me It was an incredibly long stressful year, and the anxiety and stress of a trial is brutal, but I feel extremely fortunate and humbled by Michael’s legal brilliance and his off-the-charts work ethic and dedication to my case. I know his time on my effort far exceeded a normal case, and that he went far above and beyond the amount of services that he could have justifiably charged me. I’ll conclude with a quote I made to my wife after the first day of trial “I’m so glad Michael is on our side and not prosecuting this case against me”. A sincere thank you to Michael from the core of my soul. I feel like I have a fresh start in life - Ray

Posted by anonymous | August 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Exceptional Attorney

I do not know how to thank H. Michael. He made almost impossible possible. I was charged with DUI and my case was dismissed thanks to his deep knowledge of law and the process. Not only he is competent and efficient, he is also patient and compassionate. After being mistreated by the law enforc...ement, I was very doubtful that anyone would really believe any of my statement. But H. Michael did. He took time and listened, and believed in me. It gave me tremendous comfort. At the same time, he calmly prepared me for the worst case scenario. In the meantime, he researched the subject so deeply and delivered what seemed to be impossible in the end. If you are in trouble with a traffic case, call H. Michael. I found him online and chose him after speaking to a handful lawyers. Once you speak to him, you will know why I chose him. I am so glad that I did. I know you will be too.

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