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David Jay Givot
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Biography
In 1989, Long before law school, I graduated from the Paramedic program at what is now UCLA’s Center for Prehospital Care. For most of the next decade I responded to 911 calls in cities throughout Los Angeles County. By the turn of the century, I had traveled around the country working with distressed EMS agencies and took over as the Director of Operations for the largest ambulance provider in the State of Maryland managing scores of emergency vehicles and hundreds of employees.
Now, decades later, I find myself fulfilling the same needs I did all those years ago: Just like a Paramedic, as a defense attorney, I am there on very short notice and when clients are facing – what they believe to be – the worst moments of their lives; I am confronted with difficult and sometimes near hopeless situations; I am forced to act fast and think faster under tremendous pressure to achieve the best possible result and there is little room for error and usually no second chances. For me, years of life and death decision-making was the perfect testing ground for being a defense attorney.
Since the beginning of this law practice, clients have come to depend on me to defend their reputations, their livelihoods, and in many cases their freedom. I have and continue to work diligently to treat every client as if he or she is the most important, because when I am working on their case, they ARE the most important client. But don’t take my word for it, have a look at my case results or see what people are saying about me.
As your attorney, I will bring real world experience and a cool, calm and collected head to your particular legal situation. Most of all, I will be there when you need me, I will talk when you need to talk, and I will fight!
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Licensed in California for 17 years
State: California
Acquired: 2008
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Location
Law Offices of David J. Givot, PLC
3780 Kilroy Airport Way., Suite 200, Long Beach, CA, 90806
Law Offices of David J. Givot, PLC
77711 Flora Road, Suite 317, Palm Desert, CA, 92211
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Posted by anonymous | December 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Flat fee no communication
I am 28 years old. Working with David was almost impossible for me because he refused to return my phone calls. I had called him 3-4 times almost 2 years ago and he never returned my phone calls. Instead he decided he would try to communicate through my parents which is where i stayed at the time. H...
Posted by Paul | December 11, 2014 | Litigation
Compassionate and Aggressive
When I watch David in trial; his character and compassion shines bright. He cares for his clients and will fight tooth and nail to bring them home home unscathed. I am proud to call myself a friend and colleague of Mr. Givot.
Posted by anonymous | April 03, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
I recommend!
I met David during a seminar a while back... To say the least when I got into legal trouble I called Mr. Givot and he responded immediately. Yes, he is very good at talking with his clients and bringing hope to their case... However David also prepared me for the worst case scenario. I was very satis...
David Givot
Replied last April 03, 2014Thank you for you very nice reference. I am glad to have been of service. dg
Posted by Debra | April 03, 2014
Amazing service
David has been a true life saver for our family. David worked with us through a difficult time, kept us aware of what was going on and eased our minds about the pending results. David was always available, no matter the time, and made us feel like we were the most important person. His patience an...
David Givot
Replied last April 03, 2014Thank you very much for those kind words. I am very happy to have been able to help. dg
Posted by anonymous | April 03, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Fantastic lawyer
I am so fortunate to have had David working with me on my case. I have never been in any legal trouble and David was extremely informative and professional all the time. I paid one very reasonable fee and he helped me through my horrible ordeal for almost two years. I could always get a hold of him e...
David Givot
Replied last April 03, 2014Thank you very much. dg
David Jay Givot's Lawyer Endorsements
"I know David to be an attorney who not only provides great legal counsel but also genuinely cares about his clients."
"I had the pleasure of working with David in another career for both of us. His passion for clients was seen in that career and only carries over into being an excellent lawyer. I know without a doubt that David gives 100% to each and every client for the best outcome. I endorse this lawyer 100%."
"David's a great lawyer who understands his clients needs and knows how to put together a strong legal defense to help his clients out in difficult cases."
"I've known attorney Givot for several years now and he has done an outstanding job representing clients I have referred to him. He gets the job done right!"
"I endorse David. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. I would not hesitate to recommend David to anyone in need of a criminal defense attorney, David is highly regarded in the the legal community for obtaining excellent results for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. David and I have have helped each other out on consulted professionally on a number of matters. He is extremely knowledgeable and helpful I have the highest regard for his abilities and his tireless representation for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"David is a brilliant, witty and hard-working attorney who genuinely cares about each of his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. David is extremely professional and generous with his time to all of his clients. He is honest and takes the time to communicate with his clients so that they understand what is necessary and what is important to their case. I have worked with David several times on matters that involved both criminal and civil issues, and he has proved invaluable to my civil cases after getting excellent results in the criminal matters and with providing me with Discovery that has been the key to"
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Experience
Honors
2014
Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers in Southern California, National Trial Lawyers Association
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Attorney, Law Offices of David J. Givot
1999 - 2001
Director of Operations, Rural Metro Medical Services
1998 - 2000
Consultant, Frontline Development
1987 - 1998
EMT/Paramedic, American Medical Response
Associations
2012 - Present
North Orange County Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
California Public Defenders AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Felony Possession of Stolen Property
Probation - No Jail
Felony Possession of Assault Weapons
Dismissed
Felony Lewd Act with a Minor
Dismissed
Felony Possession of Controlled Substance
Dismissed
Felony Cocaine Possession
Misdemeanor Probation - No Jail
Misdemeanor DUI with Traffic Accident
"Wet Reckless" Probation Only
Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance & Grand Theft
DEJ - Dismissal
DUI Manslaughter
364 Days in Custody
Felony Domestic Violence
Criminal Charges Prevented
Misdemeanor Obstructing/Interfering with Police Officer
Dismissed
Misdemeanor DUI (VC §23152)
Dismissed
Education
2008
Abraham Lincoln Univ
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
University of California - Los Angeles
MICP - Prehospital Emergency Medicine
Speaking Engagements
2013
UCLA Paramedic Refresher
The Law & EMS 2014
2013
EMSPire 2013
The Legal Future of EMS
2012
WAVE 2012
Social Media: Think Twice, Post Once
2012
LAFD Air Ops Conference
Social Media: Think Twice, Post Once
2012
EMSPire 2012
EMS Documentation
2011
Oregon EMS Conference
The Law & EMS 2011
2010
Concepts in Trauma
EMS/Legal Marathon
Publications
2014
2014
2013
EMS1.com
Be the Boss Over Cops
2013
EMS1.com
Is It Time to Arm EMS Providers?
2012
2012
EMS1.com
5 Ways to Stay Safe on Facebook
2012
2012
2010
2010
EMS1.com
Trial by Media
2007
EMS1.com
Negligence and the EMS Professional
2007
EMS1.com
Complacency Kills
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Errors in DUI police report.
06 Apr 2014
Q&A
What do I do I got charged with a misdemeanor theft from macy's , it was first time shoplifting.
04 Apr 2014
Q&A
Is it breaking and entering if I have a key and been paying rent on a property that is in someone else's name. Remove my things.
04 Apr 2014