Review on service for First-time DUI LA County - City of Long Beach I had the pleasure of meeting the wonderful Anthony Arzili and his assistant, Alicia, during the very unfortunate circumstance I found myself in earlier this year in May. I had the added challenge of having refused the Breathalyz...er test at the time of my arrest and therefore submitted to a blood test. A blood test, that leaves you facing an impending court date with not even knowing the results of your blood test by the time of our first court date. This left me vary concerned and the night of my release, I began searching for the best lawyer to take my very unique case. Having researched as much as I could, I found that I really wanted to find a lawyer that was specific to the LA County and knew that special system and the people that worked in it. I was able to meet with three lawyers the next day and Anthony was one of them. Anthony and Alicia were very welcoming and accommodating to my schedule to see me. This was different from the other two lawyers that I had met with. During my meet with Anthony, he was very straightforward and did not make any promises. This was something that I was expecting and only got from him. It is hard to make promises without knowing the BAC one has at the time of arrest. I decided that after reviewing all of the potential outcomes of the situation, the many questions that I had about every part of the process (first court date, working with the DA, the DMV hearing, getting my license back after the verdict) and the costs associated with obtaining his counsel, Anthony was the prime choice for me. From keeping me updated on his progress with working with the DA, to making payments arrangements with Alicia and exchanging questions, Anthony was informative, details and responsiveness. I had never had to seek the counsel of a legal service provider before, so I was unsure on what to expect in terms of communication from them. I know that I was experiencing a lot of anxiety and I will be honest in that my expectation was to getting updates everyday, but in reality, those expectations are unrealistic. I had even expressed to Anthony that my anxiety was high and he had very sympathetic words and always kept things straightforward. Having a lawyer like this helped me keep my feet on the ground and my mind in order. Which I am sure that many in this situation, can relate to experiencing. Looking back on the experience with Anthony, I see that I got more than what I asked for. On our last day to meet, the final court date, Anthony showed up on time and really helped to take the reigns in the courtroom. He was calm and his demeanor really helped me stay positive and keep my nerves down. He assured me that he would be there to make the next appearance to show I was doing what the court asked, so that I did not have to miss work. This was very helpful. I intend to keep Anthony a part of this case to help me see it expunged from my record for good, in due time. If you want a lawyer that is going to keep it real, know the answers to literally ALL of your questions (I had a million, I promise you), and have a great support team like Alicia (it is just Anthony and Alicia that work for you!), then I definitely recommend Anthony. You get personal service and will be employing someone who knows the LA County system like nobody else could. He is a great person and helped me tremendously through this tough time in my life. Good luck to you out there reading this, you are good hands if you choose Anthony!

Anthony is great at what he does! He really cares and puts in whatever time is needed to get things done. He is so knowledgeable that he even has served as a substitute judge ! He guided us through the case and made us feel very hopeful. Our case was very serious and had many strong charges (felonie...s/strikes), but Anthony did the very best that he could; and he gave this case a great outcome! We are very happy, I should say," ecstatic", with Anthony! He was always there to represent us in court, he never missed one court date. He always answered any questions that we had via email , by phone or in person. We never had to wait a long time for an answer, he was very prompt. I hope that I will never need a lawyer again, but if I did I know exactly who I would call, Anthony Arzili.

A few months ago I was arrested for a second DUI within ten years (third total) and refusal to submit to a breathalyzer. To make matters worse a warrant had resurfaced from ten years back for driving without a license. I contacted my previous lawyer and he said I would do three to six months in count...y jail on each of the charges. This lawyer was obviously not willing to fight for me in court but I retained him anyway in a panic feeling like I had no other option. A week later a family member was researching online for a second opinion and thankfully contacted Alicia at the Law Offices of Anthony Arzili. We met with Mr. Arzili and he assured me that everything would work out and he would do all that he could to keep me out of county jail. Leaving his office that day I felt the first peace of mind since being arrested. Mr. Arzili then drafted a letter to my previous attorney letting him know that he was taking over the case and his services were longer needed. Anthony appeared in court for me on the driving without a license warrant a successfully managed to drop the misdemeanor to an infraction only having to pay a minimal fine. Over the next months he appeared in court for me numerous times to see if he could work out a deal with the prosecution. This Monday I appeared court and Mr. Arzili was able to get the breathalyzer refusal dropped as well as a charge for high blood alcohol content of .15 or more. He was able to get a plea on my DUI charge from 90 days in county jail to 10 days in any jail and the judge agreed that I could do the 10 days in a Trusty Program where I wouldn’t have to stay in jail overnight. I will forever be grateful to Mr. Arzili. You will not find more professional and better people in their field than Anthony and Alicia. They were always honest and excellent in keeping me informed throughout the different stages of my case. I couldn’t imagine a better result and I highly recommend contacting the Law Offices of Anthony Arzili to anyone who finds themselves in a similar situation such as mine. Mr. Arzili is a great attorney and very well respected in the Southern California court rooms and DMV offices. I cannot thank him enough for helping me throughout what surely has been the most difficult period of my life.

I previously spoke to 3 lawyers before I decided on Mr. Arzili to represent my case. He just seemed to have a calm and ease that the other lawyers did not have. I was able to comfortably discuss all the details of the case without feeling like he was judging me. While he did not make any guarantees o...r promises, he assured me that he would work to get the best possible outcome for my case. Mr. Arzili and his paralegal Alicia were very responsieve and kept me informed of the progress of the case. However I do feel like Alicia was at times brusque and almost came off in an unwelcoming manner which I understand could have been because she was very busy. Nonetheless she was able to answer any questions I had or communicate those she could not answer to Mr. Arzili who would then respond promptly and follow up with my questions. Mr. Arzili was able to reduce my petty theft misdemeanor to an infraction through a diversion program and 40 hours of community service. He has helped me get through what has become the costliest mistake of my life. If you are unfortunate to be in a similar situation, I would highly recommend Mr. Arzili to represent your case and you can rest assured he'll do everything to achieve the best possible outcome.

Before I knew it, my life had taken a U-Turn for the worse. We were a single income family of four, I was pregnant with my third child living from pay check to pay check and suddenly had to provide financial support to a family member who got diagnosed with cancer. I had to go back to work to pay th...e bills. Fear and anxiety plays games on your mind at stressful times like this, and I ended up committing a stupid mistake which I had never done before to save some money. Within a matter of minutes I was facing a criminal charge and in total panic as my life had just fallen apart. I had to pull myself together and hire a attorney to help me out, I did a lot of research called different lawyers and all of them said they could get the case dismissed if I paid them a certain amount. Anthony was the only lawyer who was honest right from the start,did not make any false claims,instead gave me the possible outcomes and said he would try his best to help me. His fees were also very reasonable when compared to others. Throughout the entire process, Alicia and he returned my calls/emails on time, and I did not even have to make a single court appearance. He advanced my case and got it dismissed within six months.He is very experienced, and knows the system very well.Thanks to him, I have got my life back and can start looking for a job. If you are looking for a good lawyer who can really help you get out of a bad situation, please look no further. Anthony Arzili is the best!!!