Max Benjamin Gorby

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Max Benjamin Gorby

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 27 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence

2511 S Barrington Ave #400, Los Angeles, CA

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About Max

Biography

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Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 34%

28 years | 750 cases

34%
Criminal Defense 33%

I have aggressively practiced criminal defense exclusively since 1998. I primarily work on DUI's and Domestic Violence cases. I also specialize in expungements. I am very good at negotiating a resolution that all sides can agree to.

28 years | 1,000 cases

33%
Domestic Violence 33%

28 years | 500 cases

33%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2019

Licenses

Licensed in California for 27 years

State: California

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Max Gorby

2511 S Barrington Ave #400, Los Angeles, CA, 90064

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Law Office of Max Gorby

1539 East 4th street, Santa Ana, CA, 92701

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Max Benjamin Gorby's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

37 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Charges Dropped

I was out to dinner with my children and other family members. After dinner, I drove home with the children and I was pulled over. Against good judgement, I had some drink and felt fine. Unfortunately, I was arrested for a DUI. Unbeknownst to me, having the children in the car also led to felony c...hild endangerment charges. After two hours I blew a .08 and spent the night in county jail. I called Max and made an appointment to meet the following week. He helped to not only dismiss the child endangerment charges but also to reduce my DUI to a Wet and Reckless. This was a surreal experience for myself and my family and having Max available to answer any questions and guide us through this experience meant a lot. He mentioned that this was going to take time and was a long process. Afraid of the unknown, my wife and I wanted this over ASAP. Max told us to be patient and he was exactly right. Everything went as Max had planned. He was cool and calm and at the end everything worked out for the best. I would recommend Max to anyone in need of a good lawyer.

Posted by Kristin | August 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Max is the very best!

Jay and John from bails bond direction recommend Max to me.I met with him and hired him .Not only is Max a genuine, down to earth and caring human being,but a smart and fantastic lawyer.My case went from a domestic felony to a dismissal because Max pushed for me.He made the DA office realize that I w...as the victim since I was the one who called 911.It was a wrongful arrest and he proved it and brought it to life.He listens to his clients and does his homework.Hiring him to go to bats for you would be the wisest decision of your life.It was for me and will be for you.Thank you Max for believing in me!I am so grateful and appreciate all of your help and expertise!.

Posted by Pam | May 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Fantastic Job!!!

I had a felony domestic violence charge in Orange County and Max did a fantastic job to get it reduced to a misdemeanor. After that, he worked diligently to get my case eventually dismissed. I am so thankful for his service. I recommend him to anyone who was in my position.

Posted by Natasha | June 23, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Saved me from being deported after a fight with my boyfriend

I got in a fight with my boyfriend and he called the cops on me. When the cops came out they took his side and I got arrested. I was so scared I was going to be deported. After calling a few different lawyers, I picked Max because he said he would be the one who would go to court with me not some l...awyer I didn't know. I was so scared the day I had court but Max made me feel a lot better. I couldn't believe how it turned out, I wasn't deported, and I didn't even have to take classes. Max is the best! I would strongly recommend!

Posted by anonymous | February 06, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Thank God we called Max Gorby

My husband and I were in Cal on vacation. We ended up drinking a little too much and got into a fight and I called the police. He went to jail on a domestic violence charge. Due to the fact that he had 2 felony charges from a long time ago they wanted to charge him with a third strike. I called M...ax Gorby late Friday evening. He took my call and scheduled an appointment on Saturday. His co-attorney Nicole met me there promptly at 2:00 and Max arrived shortly there after. They explained everything to me and told me they were going to try to get the charges dropped. Monday was a holiday so we went to court on Tuesday morning. Needless to say I was very nervous and anytime I called or texted Mr. Gorby he responded right away. He also drove from Santa Monica to Orange to visit my husband on Sunday afternoon!!!! On Tuesday morning he went into the DA's office and within 2 hours the charges had been dropped. I would recommend this attorney to anyone. He is fast, smart and knows exactly what needs to be done to ensure a positive outcome. I am so happy I called him and my husband and I are able to move forward. If you need a smart and effective attorney definitely call him. Our charge was in Orange but Mr. Gorby had no problem coming there to help us. Thank you again Max and Nicole.

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Max Benjamin Gorby's Lawyer Endorsements

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Alan Beck

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Max is a great lawyer who is passionate about defending his clients rights."

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Edward Kelleher

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I worked on several criminal cases with Mr. Gorby. I was so impressed that if I ever had any legal trouble, I would hire him to defend me personally. I know Max Gorby, he will go that extra mile for his clients."

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Yvonne D'Saachs

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have referred many difficult criminal law cases to Attorney Max Gorby. He is a real fighter in court and gets great results for his clients. He has a lot of experience, and knows the judges in the criminal court system really well. I highly recommend this lawyer!"

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Robert Puopolo

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Gorby really works hard for his clients. He really knows the system for DUI/DWI cases and gets great results for clients. I highly recommend him."

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Rose Arfa

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He really works hard for his clients and he gets great results!"

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Brian Molinari

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Max has the natural instincts that you want in a criminal defense lawyer. He's quick on his feet, smart, pragmatic, creative, and passionately aggressive in his advocacy. I highly recommend him."

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2019

Client's Choice, Avvo

2018

20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY, Martindale-Hubbell®

2009

Master Level in Science of Breathalyzer machine, Drivers Safety School

1997

Outstanding contributor in Dicta, Suffolk University Law School

Work Experience

1998 - Present

President, Law offices of Max B. Gorby

1998 - 1998

Public Defender, Public Defender's Office

1998 - 1998

Clerk, Prosecuting Attorney's Office

1997 - 1997

Law Clerk, Honorable Antonio Barreto

Associations

1998 - Present

Supreme Court of California

Member

1998 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

1998 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

1998 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People Vs. Gonzalez

Speed Exhibition

People Vs. Garza

Case Dismissed

People v. Flannigan

Charge reduced to tresspassing

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Education

1998

Suffolk University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

University of Southern California

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

Publications

2011

Drivers Safety School core curriculum How to expunge a DUI

Languages

Spanish

Activity

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