$ 800-1000 per hour
Zachary Drew Wechsler
About Zachary
Biography
I am a State Bar Defense Attorney representing attorneys facing letters of inquiry, letters of investigation or hearings before the State Bar of California. I also represent Moral Character Applicants to the State Bar. I am a former Deputy Attorney General for the State of California. I was appointed to the Committee of Bar Examiners by the Board of Governors of the State Bar of California from 2000 through 2004. I currently volunteer as a Special Master.
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Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 27 years
State: California
Acquired: 1998
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Law Office of Zachary D. Wechsler, APC
2510 Monterey Street, Unit 5369, Torrance, CA, 90510
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Showing 6 - 10 of 14 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by anonymous | July 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility
Assistance with Moral Character Determination
I contacted Zach after receiving a follow-up inquiry from the Bar regarding my moral character application. Zach was incredibly knowledgeable about the process and immediately put my mind at ease. He walked me through the steps I should take in order to ensure a complete response, and explained the r...
Zachary Wechsler
Replied last July 08, 2018Thank you for your kind words. You did all of the difficult work. I merely helped you organize what was there all along. I wish you a long and happy career. Zach Wechsler
Posted by Antoniette Gonzales | November 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility
Highly recommend
I had a complaint filed against my nursing license. Mr. Wechsler was referred to me by my liability insurance representative. I found him to be very professional and supportive of my personal well-being during a very difficult time. He was knowledgeable about the complaint process. I found his billin...
Zachary Wechsler
Replied last November 03, 2017I appreciate your kind words. It was a pleasure to be able to help. Nursing is difficult enough without having to do battle with the BRN. I wish you the best.
Posted by Ary | April 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility
Could not have done it without Zack
I came to Zachary (Zack) because I had some issues with my bar application for the Moral Character. Zack was calm, methodological, and thorough. His experience and expertise cannot be underestimated as he knew all the factors involved, how and what I was facing, and guided me step by step through...
Zachary Wechsler
Replied last April 07, 2017It was a pleasure to be of service to you. I am pleased we achieved the outcome you sought. Regards, Zach Wechsler
Posted by anonymous | May 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility
client
Zach was hands down the best decision I've made during the moral character process. He knows this process inside and out. He's won't coddle you or tell you what you want to hear, but he will tell you what you NEED to hear to get you through your problem. His methods may seem extreme at times but his ...
Posted by Stuart | October 30, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility
The Best Moral Character Attorney in Southern California
I hired Zach Wechsler for his assistance with my moral character application for the state bar of California. I had unique circumstances that required extra review and consideration of my application. In fact, over a year had passed before I hired Mr. Wechsler. Mr. Wechsler provided invaluable...
Zachary Drew Wechsler's Lawyer Endorsements
Ali Makoui
Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer | Dec 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Zach Wechsler is a knowledgeable, ethical, and hardworking attorney. I had the pleasure of knowing him and having a first-hand knowledge of the quality of his work for many years. He is an expert in administrative law and ethics and professional responsibility. I wholeheartedly recommend Zach for administrative and professional responsibility defense cases."
"Thanks to the hard work, patience, and great guidance of Zach Wechsler, I was able to get my bar card. Zach assisted me with my moral character application and did a fantastic job. I would not be practicing law without Zach's assistance. A great legal mind, I would highly recommend Mr. Wechsler for any Moral Character Applicant or Attorney facing disciplinary actions before the board. A++"
Jean Cha
Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer | Apr 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Knowledgeable and articulate. Mr. Wechsler is highly experienced. I should know. I was a State Bar prosecutor and handled matters opposite Mr. Wechsler for a time. He is effective and has an excellent reputation. Mr. Wechsler is also a wealth of information. He is kind, compassionate and driven to help others with the most complicated legal matters of their lives."
Anthony Radogna
Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer | Apr 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Zach is a very ethical and hard working attorney. I have known him for some time. He is very well respected at the State Bar of California as a defense attorney. He is a wonderful attorney and a great colleague. Zach goes above and beyond for his clients and has immense experience in administrative defense. He is very professional and gets great results for his clients."
Daniel Lidman
Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer | Jul 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer .Zach is who I would turn to for any issue of professional responsibility. His knowledge and expertise in this area is unmatched and he is of the most trustworthy professionals I have met. He is the go to guy in his area and I heartily recommend him."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"Zach is a solid lawyer who devotes himself to his clients. I've had the pleasure of working with him on a couple of cases and find him to be an exceptionally bright and resourceful attorney."
"Zachary and I attended Loyola Law School together. He was a top-notch law student back then and, as expected , is a top-notch attorney now. His wisdom and his background and experience as a Deputy Attorney General for the State of California, then being appointed by the Board of Governors of the State Bar of California to the Committee of Bar Examiners sets him apart from other attorneys. I have not and will not hesitate referring my professional clients, friends or family members to him if there's ever an issue with their respective licensing boards since I never have to worry and know they are in very good hands. I absolutely, without hesitation endorse Zachary Wechsler."
"Zach and I practice in the same areas of law. Zach and I use each other as a resource for bouncing off strategies for our existing cases. His reputation amongst his peers and opposing counsel is stellar. Zach is honest, thorough, and smart; I unequivocally endorse him."
Richard Moss
Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer | May 10
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Let me recommend my colleague, Zack Wechsler, as an upstanding, extremely ethical and experienced attorney who is well qualified in his primary field of practice -- professional license defense for attorneys, physicians, and other health care professionals."
"I have known Zach Wechler for a number of years, having first met him as opposing counsel on an employment law matter. I can say without hesitation that he is a thoughtful and intelligent person and attorney; well prepared and a strong advocate for his client. I can recommend him without reservation as a fine attorney and a gentleman."
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Experience
Honors
2021
Super Lawyer (2019 - 2012), Super Lawyers
2013
Featured Attorney - "The New Lawyer", The Daily Journal
2010
Certified Mediator, Los Angeles County Superior Court
2004
Committee of Bar Examiners, State Bar of California
2000
California Appellate Project, State Bar of California of California
1998
Order of the Coif, National Order of the Coif
1998
Saint Thomas More Honor Society, Loyola Law School
1997
Faculty Academic Honors Scholarship, Loyola Law School
1996
American Jurisprudence Award, Corporations, Bancroft Whitney
1996
Faculty Academic Honors Scholarship, Loyola Law School
1995
American Jurisprudence Award - Legal Writing, Bancroft Whitney
Work Experience
1999 - 2003
Deputy Attorney General, California Department of Justice
Associations
2014 - Present
American Association of Nurse AttorneysMember
2009 - Present
Association of Professional Responsibility LawyersMember
2009 - Present
Academy of Attorneys for Health Care ProfessionalsMember
2009 - Present
California Association of Discipline Defense CounselMember and former President
1996 - Present
Thomas More-Loyola Law School American Inn of CourtVice President
1995 - Present
Phi Delta Phi legal fraternityMember
1990 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
1983 - Present
Writer's Guild of AmericaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Baker v. Gourley
Lost in Superior Court. Won on appeal.
Education
1998
Loyola Law School
JD - Juris Doctor, Cum Laude
1977
Wesleyan Univ
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers Semi- Annual Meeting 2013
Moral Character Issues in Bar Admissions
2011
LAPA's 35 Annual October Conference
Permitted & Prohibited Activities for Paralegals on the 10th anniversary of B&P Code s. 6450.
2007
State Bar Convention 2007
Substance Abuse and the Bar
Publications
2004
California bar association publication
Testing Accomodations For The State Bar
Languages
English
Activity
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