I would rather be sent to Guantanimo bay, then have to deal with Ms Altschuler again. She doesn't have any social skills or manners. Janet was raised with incredible privilege. I'm not sure what went wrong with her in "finishing" school, but something didn't stick. I had no idea why she was so ...hostile until I googled her. Google Janet Altschuler, along with murder and restraining orders. She was a prosecuter that was fired for her part in withholding information, on a MURDER case. Yet, here she is, practicing law lol. Unbelievable. That explains why she is in the bottom rung of law. She is clearly a prosecuter, disguised as a public defender. If you are assigned with Ms Altschuler as your public defender, you are better off to go to the nearest brick wall and repeatedly slam your forehead into it. This will prepare you to better deal with Janet. She won't know what's going on with your case. She won't know your name. All she repeatedly says is, "what's your question "? It's like having a Chatty Cathy doll, that only knows one phrase. Condolences if you are stuck with her.

Janet is quick, responsive, extremely thorough and educated to the tee. She was just the most amazing lawyer that I could have ever hired to help me with my case. Janet is strong, knowledgeable and her awareness for my specific needs were not only met, but I can breathe again and keep my life. I don...'t know how she did it, especially with what could have happened, but she did. I didn't lose everything in my life, and everything is going to be ok. I will never forget what you did for me and I have tears now writing this because you were everything I needed and more. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart Janet.

As a person living out of state, I needed a local attorney who would be helpful and responsive. She was quick to get back to me, answered ALL my questions, and told me what to expect as we moved through the trial. She also offered to help with post-trial filings (two years later) and was successful ...in lowering my DUI felony to a misdemeanor. I'm grateful for her representation.

If you are on this page then most likely it's too late to advise you that stay out of trouble. I hired Janet after consulting with several attorneys. I felt she was very honest and straightforward, which turn to be true. She never tried to play my fear. She understood my case very well and advised m...e the right thing. A combination of her good work and a bit of luck my case ended with a much better result than we both were expecting. The only negative I would say about her is that she once in a while loses her temper, but who doesn't.