Ann A. Gottesman

I was arrested for a DUI in March. I had never been in trouble with the law before, and I was scared what lied ahead. I must've called around 6 different lawyers, each asking me to walk me through what would happen next. A few told me that my case would be very hard, and were relatively uninterest...ed (I had a .13 BAC, but no accident and I was only pulled over for an expired registration). Other lawyers told me that they would be able to save my license and that they had won cases like mine before, sounding almost too good to be true. Ann was the only one who took the time to really listen to my case, and then provided honest feedback. She said it would be hard but that she would turn over every rock and fight for me. She did. Anytime I had a question, or worry, she was a phone call or text away. She read through the police report thoroughly, gathered all the evidence, and watched my arrest video to see if anything seemed out of place. While my arrest was by the book, Ann was able to show the court that my actions had been out of character that night, and that I was not the type of person that would fall into this type of trouble again. Ann was able to get my charge reduced to a wet and reckless, a decision I was extremely happy and fortunate to get. Never did she guarantee that she would be able to get a reduction, and if a lawyer tells you that, they most likely only care about cashing your checks. Ann was straightforward, she said that she would fight her hardest, but that it would be a hard fight. I would rather take someone who will work their hardest, than guarantee a victory without reading the facts. Ann's a trustworthy and compassionate lawyer I would recommend to anyone!

I was arrested for a DUI charge when stopped for no other reason then finding myself in a precarious position late at night. I was followed from a destination and drove all the way back to my residence, parked my car, then the police lit me up after finding no fault in my driving other than to make w...hat I (know) believe is still an erroneous claim. An officer claimed that I was going 40mph in a 25 zone. I hired Ann and with her help hired an expert and proved that the officer was either in gross error or purposefully lying. I still lost the DMV hearing due to what I (know) believe was incompetence. With the situation looking grim, Ann was still able to use the evidence from a second DMV hearing to convince the DA to reduce a DUI to a wet reckless on a .13 BAC, in a tough court. Even the judge was surprised at such a plea bargain. Ann charged $3,500 and worked for 7 months!! on my case. She answered/returned my phone calls after her regular 9-5 hours and on weekends, responded to all of my emails/text messages, and updated me on my case even when I did not inquire throughout the whole process. She got me a temporary license in the interim period of the battle, never ceasing to get a favorable outcome for me and make the process as painless as possible. Every step of the way she offered me insight and advice, even connecting me with another more-than-credible attorney who did not try to make a quick dollar out of me, but instead offered me their free consultations and sincerest advice about my situation. In the end, I decided to plea on the wet reckless instead of risking the loss of a fight in a climate of a less-than-fair justice system that appeared to be working backwards: basically finding evidence then looking for a way to make it stick, instead of asking, "how was the evidence found." Knowing that I had no legal recourse than to accept the wet-reckless, I realized just how favorable this outcome was, given the circumstances of my case. It is extremely rare to plea to a wet reckless in my situation, and Ann proved to be worth the money in avoiding a DUI charge on my now established criminal record. Although I wish the circumstances were different, and every individual case will vary, I made the decision not to go for a motion to suppress given the court I was working with. I feel I made the best choice (it essentially came down to gambling) and I know Ann did everything possible to gain the most favorable outcome with the cards we were dealt. I could not have asked for a better experience with an attorney. Ann has my utmost confidence and I whole-heartedly believe in her ability to perform the duties necessary and possible in any case she takes on. Her compassion, attention to detail, scrupulous attentiveness to the evidence and my thoughts on the case, availability, genuine concern for my well being, and overall willingness to do everything in her power to resolve the case in my favor proved to be worth more than what was paid to her. When an attorney stands by you for 7 months for a fraction of what such labor is worth, even if working a minimum wage job--and still gets you a favorable outcome--you know you have struck gold. I am grateful and indebted to Attorney Ann Gottesman.

After being arrested in Pasadena for the first time in April and having no previous run-ins with the law, I immediately panicked!!! I spoke with a several attorneys that really didn't care much about what I had to say and the conversations felt very rushed; so I was discouraged in finding the right a...ttorney to represent me. I then found attorney Gottesman through an advertisement online and I called her one late evening. To my surprise, she returned my call later that night outside of her office hours. She spoke with me and LISTENED to my concerns. After our conversation, attorney Gottesman put me at ease. I met with her later that week to further discuss my case and our meeting validated how trustworthy and attentive she truly is. She's one of those rare attorneys that genuinely cares about her clients and goes above and beyond her clients expectations. After our initial meeting, she assured me that everything will be okay and that I was in good hands! Attorney Gottesman went to court for me and she immediately called me right after to give me an update. Knowing that a DUI is a serious offense and people charged with it generally get convicted, the unexpected happened. She worked her magic and a few months later, MY CASE WAS DROPPED!!! Her extensive experience and knowledge allowed her to get the best outcome anyone charged with a DUI can only dream of. I cannot thank her enough for making this nightmare go away. How many people charged with a DUI can say that their case was dropped?!!!!! Not many. I am in total disbelief because I was honestly expecting a lesser charge. I will forever grateful to Ann for everything she did. Thanks so much Ann. I cannot thank you enough for getting me out of this terrible nightmare. You are truly God send. Anyone seeking a criminal attorney should look no further because I can assure you that you will most definitely be pleased with attorney Ann Gottesman's services.

I recently had a case regarding a second DUI where both my charges were dismissed in traffic court. The DMV, on the other hand, wanted to hold me accountable in spite of this decision so I began to research DUI lawyers. Ann warned me that it was possible I could lose granted it was my second offense,... just as other lawyers told me. However, she was also the only lawyer to give me a few details about how she can navigate the case in my favor simply by using the resources available to her. She also disclosed more knowledge of this field than some of the other lawyers i spoke with. I'm not discrediting their record or their ability to work, but Ann won me over with her compassion and because she really did seem invested in my case, moreover she made me feel confident that she knew how to resolve it. Ultimately, the DMV dismissed my case and I got my drivers license back. She has been a big help and I appreciate the work she put in to my case.

After reading the other reviews of Ann on this page, I have to say I agree completly with all the positive comments. I believe that Ann is exactly who she says she is on her web site and she does exactly what she says she will do. I found her to be honest, trustworthy, sincere, knowledgeable and cari...ng. It's a horrible thing to be facing life shattering circumstances and find that you can not trust your attorney after paying thousands upon thousands of dollars. Trust me, I've been there. Bleed um and plead um. Not the case with Ann. I feel that she went above and beyond. She worked out a payment plan for us it was obvious that money wasn't all she was interested in. I believe she really does care and take interest in her clients. She's not even our attorney anymore and still helping to tie up the loose ends in our case, something I doubt some high dollar attorneys would do. I actually paid $15,000 to an attorney on a different case that lied to me, wouldn't return phone calls, sent others to court and did nothing to help. I do believe that Ann's ethics and good reputation will proceed her and bring great sucess in her legal career.