charlie unger

charlie unger

also known as Law office Of Charles J Unger

4.8
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 44 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Pasadena, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

215 n marengo, Pasadena, CA

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Licensed in California for 44 years

State: California

Acquired: 1981

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Law Offices of Charles J. Unger

215 n marengo, Pasadena, CA, 91101

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charlie unger's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Posted by AJ | April 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent Attorney

Highly recommend Mr. Unger to help through the overwhelming process of facing legal issues. This is a time when quality matters because there is just so much at stake. In my personal experience Charlie’s expertise in understanding exactly how to navigate parts of a case and strategize a positive out...come were lifesaving. He just knows the intricacies of legal cases so well because he has so much successful experience. If you face any legal issues, definitely call to at least consult. There is a huge difference between other attorneys and Charlie Unger.

Posted by les | June 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Charlie won my DMV hearing at a reasonable cost!!!

I hired charlie for my DMV hearing because I felt my original DUI lawyer was a little hurried and somewhat fidgety.Had a DUI with serious injury.License revoked for a min of 1 yr.Charlie was able to get my license back at the second DMV hearing.8 months later and I am driving again.Do not waste your ...time with these young lawyers.My DUI lawyer was more concerned with what was going on with his cell phone than my case.Charlie had the experience to help me and I highly recommend him.He has been doing this for many yrs and he has a good relationship with the DMV safety office.Thank you very much Charlie.

Posted by anonymous | August 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Great Attorney & Great Results

Hired Charlie for a DUI issue. It was a long process but Charlie made it very easy to navigate through and we got great results. He is attentive and respectful and gives it to you straight which I appreciated. I highly recommend Charlie.

Posted by Joseph | August 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Tremendous help with DUI

From the very first moment my wife and I met with Charlie, we were instantly at ease. He guided us through the process and handled all the filings and court dates. He made the very stressful, painful, and anxious parts of getting a DUI much more bearable. I would 100% refer Charlie. He is kind, exper...ienced and professional.

Posted by anonymous | June 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Highly Recommended Attorney At Law

5.0 Stars Posted by a very satisfied client June 20, 2016 I made a poor decision this past January by driving under the influence and was arrested. I nearly followed with a worse decision in not retaining an attorney. I researched the positives and negatives of getting a lawyer for your first ...DUI and made a decision that I didn’t want to make an expensive mistake into an even more expensive disaster after reading some of the reviews of clients and their warnings of some other DUI defense attorneys and their cases. Fortunately I listened to my insurance agent who repeatedly told me that he believed I was making a mistake by not seeking legal counsel. My wife and I happen to be friends with an attorney and his family who are friends of other attorneys who when we asked for help, highly recommended Charles “Charlie” Unger. My wife and I decided to retain his services after his free consultation. We both felt very comfortable speaking with him, he seemed very down to earth. He’s very knowledgeable with DUI cases and mentioned he has been successful in reducing DUI charges and has been involved in many high profile cases. He told me due to my lower BAC level and the other circumstances of my case a reduction would be probable and a further reduction in charges could be possible. Mr. Unger made it possible to obtain certain documents and records that allowed me to concentrate on work at a very troubling time in my life and I only needed to appear once in court. Long story short he knocked it out of the park! He did exactly what he said he was going to do for the retainer he originally charged. When renewing my insurance my insurance agent said “you don’t know how lucky you are and how much money on premiums you’re going to save”. This was only one of the many benefits these reductions helped in my case. Charlie Unger came highly recommended to us and I would highly recommend Mr. Unger and his partners to anyone looking for an attorney that will do what he says he’ll do.

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Ann Gottesman

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As a fellow colleague in the criminal and DUI defense area of law, I've known Charlie for about 15 years. I've seen his work and the outcomes he achieves for his clients. In fact, some of the most difficult cases I would refer to Charlie when I thought he would be a better fit for the client. He is a true warrior in the court room and a compassionate lawyer who goes above and beyond to help his clients. I have a lot of admiration and respect for this lawyer. A lot of his clients find him through word of mouth or a referral. He doesn't need to spend much time on social media because he's known in the field as being one of the top criminal and DUI defense lawyers in Los Angeles county and in the surrounding area!"

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Phillip Crawford

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Charlie is one of the best. If you are facing a prosecution for DUI, you won't find a better lawyer than Charlie Unger. Charlie is highly respected by other lawyers and he frequently lectures at seminars on DUI defense. I've learned a lot from him. Charlie is not only a great attorney. He is also a very down-to-earth, personable and likable guy who explains complex legal issues in a way that's easy to understand. Juries love him and prosecutors fear him. I endorse Charlie Unger wholeheartedly."

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Danny Saleh

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Unger is intelligent, professional, and has a wealth of experience. I highly recommend him. I endorse this lawyer."

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James Dicks

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.This lawyer has an expertise in DUI defense. By attending DUI seminars throughout the year to keep up on the latest in the law, field sobriety testing, blood testing, and breath testing, this attorney is an asset to the clients. This lawyer is a member of the California DUI Lawyers Association. I endorse this lawyer."

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Thomas Wallin

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Unger's work. He knows the intricate inner workings of the Los Angeles area courthouses and is the first to help out an attorney in need. He is genuinely kind and good spirited and is truly dedicated to each of his clients."

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1983 - Present

Faculty, University Of Southern California School Of Law

1981 - Present

Attorney, Flanagan, Unger, Grover, & McCool

Associations

1996 - 1997

Glendale Bar Association

Past President

Education

1997

American Behavioral Studies Institute

Doctor of Psychology Degree

1980

University of Illinois College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1977

Northwestern University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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