Anita P Patel

Anita P Patel

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Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 29 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Van Nuys, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

14545 Friar Street, Suite 101M, Van Nuys, CA

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Licensed in California for 29 years

State: California

Acquired: 1997

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Law Offices of Anita Patel

14545 Friar Street, Suite 101M, Van Nuys, CA, 91411

Law Offices of Anita P Patel

11260 Wilbur Ave Ste 300, Porter Ranch, CA, 91326

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59 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 19 reviews | Compassion

Posted by anonymous | September 13, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

So grateful

I am so deeply grateful I found her. I was in a very sticky situation and she basically saved my life. It was a domestic violence case with 3 charges. I was supposed to go to jail for 60 days and have probation with domestic violence classes and pay thousands in fines. I made several calls to other l...awyers, mostly men, thinking that I should have a very outspoken and aggressive attorney. But it just seemed like they just wanted me to meet with them and not talk to me on the phone. I almost did bc I was so desperate. But I happened to stumble on Anita's profile and thank goodness I called. She picked up even though it was almost time for her to go home. I had a lot of really naive questions but she stayed on the phone for half an hour past her office hours calmly explaining as much as she could. I was very blunt and honest with her about my fears and she could not have been more kind. I even told her that I was uncomfortable about how mild she sounded since I expected attorneys to be aggressive. But she explained that it's actually better to be less aggressive and be discreet bc the court responds better. She was 1000% correct. I also told her I didn't have the money right now and she still started prepping on my case. I am so deeply grateful for this amazing attorney. She was so kind, patient, and caring every step of the way. I was so terrified. She walked me through every single step. She expects payment upfront and it is pricey but it was worth every single penny. I even wanted to buy her lunch bc I was so grateful. She is so pure and kind hearted. She did everything the absolute correct and professional way. She could not have done a better job. She thought of absolutely everything and anything that could help. I am so glad I did not go for the other aggressive attorneys bc I watched them in court and they seemed to just settle for their clients. I even heard one of them say to their client to just take the initial offer bc it's better than nothing and he needs to take what he can get. But Anita on the other hand never settled. I actually had a really amazing offer right off the bat but she kept asking the prosecutor about three or four times for a better offer and even planned to speak with his supervisor. I actually had to tell her to settle. It brought me to tears how much she purely and honestly wanted to get the best for me. I never imagined an attorney to care so much. Even after the trial, she is still checking up on us and making sure we cover everything. She always responds promptly by email, even when she was on vacation. I don't know how I was able to just get the perfect attorney but I am so deeply grateful for her. I wish she was not a criminal defense attorney so I could work with her more. Thanks to her, I'm a free man, and I have less than a thousand to pay in fines. I also only have one charge.

Posted by anonymous | August 11, 2015 | Domestic Violence

Honestly the best. Hands down.

I am so deeply grateful I found her. I was in a very sticky situation and she basically saved my life. It was a domestic violence case with 3 charges. I was supposed to go to jail for 60 days and have probation with domestic violence classes and pay thousands in fines. I made several calls to other l...awyers, mostly men, thinking that I should have a very outspoken and aggressive attorney. But it just seemed like they just wanted me to meet with them and not talk to me on the phone. I almost did bc I was so desperate. But I happened to stumble on Anita's profile and thank goodness I called. She picked up even though it was almost time for her to go home. I had a lot of really naive questions but she stayed on the phone for half an hour past her office hours calmly explaining as much as she could. I was very blunt and honest with her about my fears and she could not have been more kind. I even told her that I was uncomfortable about how mild she sounded since I expected attorneys to be aggressive. But she explained that it's actually better to be less aggressive and be discreet bc the court responds better. She was 1000% correct. I also told her I didn't have the money right now and she still started prepping on my case. I am so deeply grateful for this amazing attorney. She was so kind, patient, and caring every step of the way. I was so terrified. She walked me through every single step. She expects payment upfront and it is pricey but it was worth every single penny. I even wanted to buy her lunch bc I was so grateful. She is so pure and kind hearted. She did everything the absolute correct and professional way. She could not have done a better job. She thought of absolutely everything and anything that could help. I am so glad I did not go for the other aggressive attorneys bc I watched them in court and they seemed to just settle for their clients. I even heard one of them say to their client to just take the initial offer bc it's better than nothing and he needs to take what he can get. But Anita on the other hand never settled. I actually had a really amazing offer right off the bat but she kept asking the prosecutor about three or four times for a better offer and even planned to speak with his supervisor. I actually had to tell her to settle. It brought me to tears how much she purely and honestly wanted to get the best for me. I never imagined an attorney to care so much. Even after the trial, she is still checking up on us and making sure we cover everything. She always responds promptly by email, even when she was on vacation. I don't know how I was able to just get the perfect attorney but I am so deeply grateful for her. I wish she was not a criminal defense attorney so I could work with her more. Thanks to her, I'm a free man, and I have less than a thousand to pay in fines. I also only have one charge.

Posted by anonymous | June 08, 2014 | Criminal Defense

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

If you are looking for a criminal attorney, we highly recommend Anita Patel. Our son was charged with two misdemeanor charges. Our immediate family had never experienced issues with the law other than traffic tickets, so we didn’t know what to do. We looked up attorneys on the internet and came a...cross Anita Patel. We chose her because of the good recommendations and her knowledge of the court where the misdemeanors were going to be filed. With Ms. Patel’s knowledge of criminal law, the court system, and hard work, she was able to have the misdemeanors dismissed. All our expectations for the result of the case were exceeded. She is kind which helps when nerves are about to break. She kept us apprised of all the developments of the case. Ms. Patel always made herself available to answer all the questions that our family had during this very difficult period which caused so much tension within our family. Ms. Patel was very patient and genuinely cared about our son and two very worried parents. Thanks to her hard work, my son can continue on with his life without fear of having a criminal record to hinder his future.

Posted by anonymous | March 18, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Incredibly Helpful and Knowledgable! Absolutely Would Recommend!

I made a pretty dumb mistake over the summer and earned myself a misdemeanor charge while at a concert. I am a hardworking student at a university and did not have so much as a parking ticket on my record. I knew the offense was serious, but I didn't know how serious until I called Anita. I told her ...my concerns and she explained that it could end up being worse than I thought. She told me that she has handled a few cases like mine before and that she had a plan of action that would give me the best odds of getting my charge reduced. I put together a few letters of recommendation and a short bio of myself explaining that I have no previous record along with a few other positive points. She brought those in front of a prosecutor, who she said would be much more inclined to review a case in more detail than simply presenting it to a judge. Of course, she was right! The prosecutor was impressed with the material and agreed to lower my charge. I cannot thank her enough; she helped me avoid what would have likely been a charge that would have had consequences for quite some time. Through the process, she was never hard to reach and was very responsive to any form of contact by which I tried to reach her. She was always polite, understanding, and helpful with any questions I had. I would absolutely recommend her! You can't go wrong with Anita Patel! Thanks Anita!

Posted by Robert | March 04, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Anita Patel does good work. Hire her!

A year ago I was run off the road by a "road-raged" driver who in my view attempted to induce an accident with me. It ended with me trying to evade/pass him but he "gunned it" to block me off and we literally tapped bumpers as I got around him. I feared for my safety and fled the scene thinking th...at would be the end of it. Nine months later I received a warrant for my arrest in the mail! I couldn't believe that this was happening, and I called Anita Patel for a free consultation. She was out of town but sent a colleague to meet me on my court date. The warrant was cleared and court dates were set. She then took over and did what she could to try minimize my penalties. It was too late for me to file my side of the police report, and having left the scene I was assumed guilty by insurance companies! Both the courts and police had failed to contact me until the warrant letter I got, by which time the "victim" had had his car repaired to the tune of over $3000! Note: never leave the scene of an accident, or lock your car and call the police on someone who runs you off the road if there is ANY contact between vehicles. Anita understood my story, and did her best to contact the victim who of course stayed away from her calls. Having had a prior DUI seven years ago, although expunged, did not help my case. On paper, the court assumes guilt (and intoxication) if you leave the scene of a "hit and run"---so the best I could do is trust Anita to get this behind me with the least painful outcome. I had to pay a fine and got two points on my driving record, but she sized up the prosecutors well and knew how to speak to them with respect and professional understanding. I believe Anita to be honest, intelligent and concerned for her clients. She knows criminal law and although I hope to never require her services again, if you should, I can only recommend her highly.

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Jennifer Monroe

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Anita is an extremely hardworking and dedicated attorney. She has a tremendous amount of experience in criminal law. I confidently recommend her."

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Debbie Caplan

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"It would be difficult to find a more hardworking and dedicated attorney than Anita. Her years of experience working as a criminal prosecutor in Ventura and Madera counties make her uniquely qualified to handle criminal defense matters. I highly recommend her."

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Gregory Caplan

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Anita Patel is an incredibly hard-working attorney. I worked with her in the District Attorney's Office for two years, as well as in private practice, thereafter. I would highly recommend her to handle any criminal defense matter."

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Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

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