Ann A. Gottesman

Ann A. Gottesman

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 19 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Pasadena, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

740 E. Colorado Blvd., Suite 204, Pasadena, CA

About Ann

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

I only represent those charged with criminal and DUI charges. I handle all types of criminal and DUI cases, including: multiple offender Dui's, domestic violence, drug offenses, theft offenses, sex crimes, violent offenses, assault, battery, resisting arrest, probation violations, expungements (record cleaning), prostitution, weapons charges, gang crimes, medical marijuanna, hit and run, and much more...

20 years | 520 cases

50%
DUI and DWI 50%

I only represent those with DUI cases and criminal defense matters. I handle all types of DUI cases, including multiple offenses and felony DUIs. I also fight the DMV to protect my client's driving privileges. In addition to DUI cases, I represent clients who are charged with other criminal offenses, such as drugs, domestic violence, petty theft, weapon charges, violent offenses and more...If you have an old conviction on your record, I can also file a petition to dismiss (expungement).

20 years | 508 cases

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 19 years

State: California

Acquired: 2006

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Law Office of Ann Gottesman

740 E. Colorado Blvd., Suite 204, Pasadena, CA, 91101

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Ann A. Gottesman's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

51 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kevin T. | June 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amazing attorney, amazing person, very professional

When I was in the market for an attorney to handle a highly complex case that had the potential to jeopardize my career as a firefighter, I reached out to several attorneys. Most of them gave off a corporate and impersonal vibe, making me feel like I was just another number. However, I was fortunate ...enough to come across Anne, who quickly made me feel at ease and confident that I could successfully navigate my case and protect my career. Anne never sugarcoated anything and was completely transparent about the potential outcomes, given the complexity of the situation. Nevertheless, she fought tirelessly and relentlessly to secure a much lesser offense than what the prosecutors initially offered. Thanks to her efforts, I now have the opportunity to continue my career in the fire service. I am forever grateful to Ann for her expertise and dedication, and I highly recommend her to anyone working for a government agency. She possesses an exceptional skill in resolving DUI cases with favorable outcomes for her clients.

Posted by GBH | September 9, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Ann can help.

I made a bad choice and got myself in trouble. I was arrested for DUI and didn’t know where to go for help. I reached out to Ann and she was so compassionate. She walked me through unfamiliar DMV steps that allowed me to be able to keep my license with restrictions. She helped me navigate a co...nfusing legal system. Ultimately my case was dismissed after successfully completing a set of court mandated requirements. If you find yourself in a similar position, talk to Ann. She can help

Posted by anonymous | December 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Trustworthy, Compassionate, Great Communication

Finding Ann was truly a blessing! I was in dire need of assistance for a DUI case and didn't know where to begin. I was afraid, nervous, and very ashamed of my mistake as I had never been in a situation like this before. I spoke to multiple lawyers before finding her and none of them felt quite right.... A few of them were very impatient, rude, and dehumanizing. I'm so thankful I didn't stop searching until I found Ann. She is compassionate, reliable, thorough, honest, and is always available to answer any questions. She always ensures you have a full understanding of the process and makes you feel safe and heard. She truly does everything in her power to help you! Ann was very blunt about all of the possible outcomes of my case. She is so incredible, she was able to get my DUI reduced to an exhibition of speed! I am so incredibly thankful for Ms. Gottesman, she is truly amazing! If you ever need a DUI lawyer, I firmly believe she is the best choice!

Posted by anonymous | September 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A great attorney, professional and personable

Ms. Gottesman is a great attorney, professional and personable. Here I would like to share all my experience having her as my attorney, which hopefully is helpful for others to find a right attorney. I got a false accusation against me and did suffer a horrible experience on this case because I got ...two attorneys who suck my money but didn’t do anything. After these two bad attorneys, I started “a journey” to find a real good attorney. I talked to dozens of attorneys. I was very carefully to choose attorneys because of the bad experience. Ms. Gottesman was the last attorney I contacted. In the first call with Ms. Gottesman, she did analyze the situation and gave a strategy after she listen carefully of my case. She also gave the price quote, which was a flat fee and quite reasonable price. Her kind and personable voice gave me a first impression that she was different with other attorneys I was talking to because it was a feeling that she is a person with sympathy. In the first place, she knew I was worrying and anxious when she heard the story. She also helped to appease my mind with her expertise. The second step, I carefully checked all the reviews of Ms. Gottesman on google, yelp and avvo. To my surprise that she had ALL five-star positive reviews on ALL the platforms. She’s got ALL five-star positive reviews in a career of 15 years. This is not easy to achieve. The third step, I must meet Ms. Gottesman in person before I decide to retain her. I met her in her office. She explained clearly to me not only the whole process but also how the system works. More importantly, Ms. Gottesman is very patient in answering my concerns. She also promised that my case can be solved quite soon based on the case facts. She’s very good at analyzing the case and finding my chances, which gives me confidence that she is the one who can help me to make the case dismissed quickly. During the case, she even offered more surprise. She kept me updated regularly. More importantly, she was proactive in talking to the city attorney. After getting the evidence from the court, she immediately found a time to talk to the city attorney. She pointed out the obvious evidence showing that I was false accused, which made the city attorney agreed to dismiss the case. After she talked to the city attorney, she called me immediately to tell me that the City Attorney dismissed the case. She said the official dismissal will appear in system until next court date, however, she wanted to let me know in the first place because she wanted me to stop worrying and have a good day. Then she also sent me the email regarding City Attorney case dismissal. It only used 3 days to make the case dismissed! She did the job fast and efficiently. Thanks Ms. Gottesman! I wish I met Ms. Gottesman from the beginning of my case. My former two attorneys spent a long time without making any progress. But Ms. Gottesman used 3 days to dismiss the case. You can’t imagine how big the difference is between attorneys! For me, who are new to such legal issues, the system is intimidating and tricky. Her professionalism and patience really gave me peace of mind. A good attorney can remedy your life. Lawyer is an occupation that’s the same as doctors, who can affect the life of a person. I believe there’re two important traits of a lawyer, one is professionalism, the other is caring so that she/he does not just look a case as money-making but changing a person’s life. Ms. Gottesman is an attorney who has these two traits in my view. If you need similar help, I highly recommend Ms. Gottesman. Besides, she charges reasonable, with no hidden fees.

Posted by Charles | September 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Ann is amazing!!!

I am eternally grateful that I found Ann Gottesman!  From the very beginning of my case, Ann really took control and straightened out what an awful mess I had with a previously inadequate law firm.  Despite the pandemic causing the case to be dragged on longer than expected, Ann stayed vigilant and a...lways reassured me that she would take care of everything.  The constant, thorough communication really helped keep me as less stressed as possible.  Ann won my case without having to go to trial!!  After all that time and worry, she gave me the best news I could have possibly heard and I didn't even have to step a foot in court.  Ann's professional, calm demeanor and her  amazing litigation skills made her very valuable to have on my side and I sincerely appreciate all her help, Thanks again Ann!!

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Ann A. Gottesman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Andrew Leventhal

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Gottesman is the type of criminal lawyer I'd recommend to anyone - she is is skilled, elegant and eloquent. More importantly, Ms. Gottesman has an immense amount of experience defending any charge on the books. She was a Riverside County Public Defender for several years where she fought tirelessly for the downtrodden and poor. Ms. Gottesman fights the same way for her private clients today. She is also an exemplar for ethics in the private sector. Ann is a wonderful person and a wonderful lawyer; I am thrilled to endorse her."

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Jon Straub

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ann Gottesman is a lawyer who listens to her clients and makes sure their needs are all taken care of. Ann and I have collaborated on numerous cases and she always has great ideas and ways to tackle problems. Her experience and knowledge often come in handy to meet the challenges of criminal defense. I highly endorse Ann Gottesman as a great attorney."

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Lisa Liu

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ann is one of the BEST attorneys in the Pasadena area. She works tirelessly for her clients and gets some of the best results. She is one of the few attorneys who deeply cares about each of her clients. She is well respected in court and by her peers. I strongly endorse Ann."

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Peter Marek

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"9 years of practicing criminal law is very experienced especially when one considers that 2 of those years were spent as a public defender. Public defenders handle enormous caseloads so her court experience is substantial and the DA's know that. "they know that she knows what they know". Her knowledge of both criminal law and procedure is excellent and evident in her pro bono contributions. Perhaps the greatest compliment to her are the results she achieves for her clients. Her client reviews are stellar. READ THEM! Do yourself a favor and schedule a consultation with her. If your lucky she might just agree to represent you."

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Joseph Collier

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Ms. Gottesman for the past four years and she has proven to be a valuable asset when I have needed a knowledgeable fellow attorney to refer clients to in the area of criminal defense."

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Johnny Lai

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Timothy O'Laughlin

Unknown lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ann is well known in the legal community as an effective advocate for her clients."

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 28

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lilian Demonteverde-Hoats

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Geller

Unknown lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Ann. Highly respected in the legal community. A skilled lawyer with a strong reputation for client advocacy and dedication."

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Janaan Hashim

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Atty. Gottesman is a highly respected attorney with a sharp legal mind; I endorse this lawyer."

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Abraham Chaparian

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. It's obvious that Attorney Gottesman has a commitment to helping out not only her clients, but the greater community by giving insightful answers on AVVO."

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Mark Khalaf

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ann is an outstanding attorney. She is a dedicated attorney and she works extremely hard for her clients. I highly recommend her."

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James Shields

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer with no reservation. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community. Very hardworking and diligent. Consistently achieves superior results. Advice is always practical and on point. I recommend to anyone looking for an attorney who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of clients and achieving the most favorable result possible.I endorse this lawyer.I endorse this lawyer."

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Victoria Clemans

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. It is obvious to me the from her answers here on Avvo that Ms. Gottesman cares about her work. She is skilled, experienced and clearly knows the law."

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Giacomo Behar

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant criminal defense attorney, highly respected in the legal community."

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Robert Cargal

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have seen Ann at work in the courtroom. She is a very skilled, knowledgeable, professional, hard fighting criminal defense warrior. She is passionate about helping her clients obtain the best results on their case. Ann has the respect of the prosecutors and judges that I have seen her interact with. I would not hesitate to recommend a friend or family member to Ann. I am confident that they would be in very competent and caring hands!"

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Sean Cleary

Criminal defense lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch lawyer. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Patrick Silva

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ann is one of the most diligent and compassionate lawyers that I know. She is the warrior lawyer that a client wants to have on their side when a person's freedoms are at stake. Most lawyers will not represent family or friends just because of the conflict and comingling of professional work and home. When I have a family member or friend in need of legal representation I always think of Ms. Gottesman first because of her superior lawyering skills."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2020

Client's Choice, Avvo

2020

Top Contributor, Avvo

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Best Lawyers, Thumbtack

2020

Top Rated, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer Reviews

2020

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2019

Best Lawyers, Thumbtack

2019

Top Contributor, Avvo

2018

Best Lawyers, Thumbtack

2018

Street Fighter of the Year Award, The Private Defenders of California

2018

Client's Choice, Avvo

2018

Top Contributor, Avvo

2017

Client's Choice, Avvo

2017

Best Lawyers, Thumbtack

2016

Client's Choice, Avvo

2015

Best of 2015, Thumbtack

2015

2015 Client's Choice Award, AVVO

2015

10 BEST-Client Satisfaction 2015, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2015

Top Contributor Award, AVVO

2014

President's Award, California DUI Lawyers Association

2014

Client's Choice Award, AVVO

Work Experience

2008 - Present

criminal defense attorney, LAW OFFICE OF ANN GOTTESMAN

2007 - 2008

Public Defender attorney, Riverside Public Defenders Office

2005 - 2007

Associate, Law Office of Michael Cabrera

2004 - 2006

Law Clerk, Marilee Marshall & Associates

Associations

2015 - Present

National Association of Public Defenders (NAPD)

Member

2012 - Present

San Gabriel Valley Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Pasadena Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

The Private Defenders of California, Inc.

Member

2010 - Present

California DUI Lawyers Association

Member

2006 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

California Public Defenders Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Case dismissed after DA shown officer lied, DMV Set Aside

Dui dismissed for lack of PC to stop, DMV suspension set aside

Refusal DUI Suspension set aside-- no suspension

DMV set aside (dismissal) and avoided a 3 year revocation of drivers license

Refusal DUI Suspension set aside-- no suspension

DMV set aside and avoided a 3 year revocation of drivers license

Drunk in Public DISMISSED on Trial Date

Case DISMISSED on day of trial

2nd times DUI reduced to wet reckless

2nd DUI reduced to wet reckless

Domestic Violence Charges DISMISSED

Case DISMISSED after six months of counseling.

Domestic Violence case DISMISSED after counseling

Domestic violence charges DISMISSED

Drug Charges DISMISSED after judge grants motion to suppress the evidence

Drug Charges DISMISSED after winning Motion to Suppress

DUI w/ Accident Dismissed

DUI charges dismissed

NOT GUIILTY on domestic violence charges

NOT GUILTY!

People v. Javier B.

All DUI Charges DISMISSED and Factual Innocence Declared

People v. Peter F.

Hit and Run charges DISMISSED

People v. Rivas

Probation for Sex Offense on 11 yr old child

People v. Sanders

Felony with prior strike reduced to Misdemeanor

People v. Morales

Case Dismissed

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Education

2006

Southwestern University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

California State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

DUI, DMV and IID

Underage DUI and DMV license suspension

Publications

2015

www.anngottesmanlaw.com DMV Hearing Rights in California

2014

new supreme court cases Law Office of Ann Gottesman Blog New Supreme Court Case Cell Phone Search

Languages

English

Activity

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