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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Anita P Patel's Reviews

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59 Client Reviews

Showing 26 - 30 of 32 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by bkms | December 09, 2010 | Criminal Defense

Excellent Attorney

Unfortunately, I found myself in a bit of trouble and was lucky enough to find Anita. I work in the legal field and am surrounded by very high caliber attorneys all day long and I know a good attorney when I meet one, and that is Anita. She is as intelligent as she is genuine. She is very well ver...sed in criminal defense and has many contacts with prosecutors, etc. from her years as a prosecutor. Any attorney can represent you, but what you want in a situation like this is your attorney to have the right contacts. You always have a better chance at a more positive outcome if your attorney knows the system and knows the people that run it, i.e., the judges and prosecutors. From the moment Anita took my case, she starting working, preparing a letter to the prosecutor and giving me a list of things to get done to help my case, things I would never have thought of. Another huge plus is she is always available, never too busy to reassure you, answer a question or follow up with her client. She kept me informed every step of the way, and worked very hard to obtain the very best outcome. Her professionalism is second to none and I would not hesitate to referred her or, hire her again. Finally, I would like to say that Anita treated me with kindness and respect which I will never forget. Do not hesitate to hire Anita, you won't find a better attorney.

Posted by Jonathan | November 30, 2010 | Expungement

An EXCELLENT choice in legal representation. A++

I came to Anita Patel in order to expunge a misdemeanor charge from my permanent record. She handled my issue promptly, professionally, and with genuine kindness. She really cares about her clients and works very hard to get the job done. My expungement wasn't an easy one. It was initially denied... by the courts, and I had no clue as to why. I spoke with a couple attorneys of this matter, however, Anita Patel was the first to approach this with a very positive and can-do attitude. She gave me hope when it seemed it was not possible. She was persistent with her efforts, and at the end I was granted an expungement. The bottom line is that Anita Patel is a FANTASTIC attorney. She has earned my trust, respect, and if the time ever came I would entrust her to represent me for any legal issue I may have. Thank you Mrs. Patel!

Posted by J. | October 10, 2010 | Criminal Defense

Best Criminal Attorney in L.A./SAN FERNANDO VALLEY. Period.

I never thought I would need a criminal defense attorney, but I did. After interviewing several attorneys, I felt discouraged because they all seemed so “slick.” I felt like nothing more than another number running through their “defense mills.” Then I arrived at the office of Attorney Anita Patel.... I had done something I deeply regretted and was facing up to 3 years in prison and I needed someone whom I could trust and someone with a brain. I knew within 5 minutes that she was the person I wanted standing up for me in court. She has over 10 years experience as a District Attorney and this gives her an enormous edge over the myriad of defense lawyers out there. She knows the system, knows the judges and district attorneys and, following an extensive client interview, she plans your individual defense from day one. She spends time getting to know you. She will guide and direct you to things you can do to better your situation long before your court date. Of huge importance is that when you call Anita Patel, she actually answers the phone or calls you back! She will be the one in court with you, not someone you don’t know. You will get personal attention from her, and she really will work on your case and not just glance at your file 5 minutes before you case is called in court. She develops a customized plan to put you in the best possible position at the time of your court date. There are a host of criminal defense attorneys in the Yellow Pages and on the Internet, but if you want someone who is going to really help you, someone who will work hard to get you the best possible result, you want Anita Patel. Anita fought with the D.A. and the judge for over an hour to avoid jail time. She will tell you the truth and she won’t make false promises. I really believe that Anita Patel is the BEST ATTORNEY you will find at any price. She is an investment you won’t be sorry you make because your life will be so much better for having hired her as your attorney. She’s smart, savvy, well trained and caring. That is really what you need in an attorney when your life and freedom is on the line! Don’t believe advertisements online – take it from me because it was my life that was hanging the balance and I saw first-hand how hard she advocated on my behalf. To say that my result was excellent is an understatement. Not that I walked away scot-free, but I am posting this the same day as my first court appearance and I’m not in jail and my case was resolved today. DO YOURSELF OR YOUR LOVED ONE A FAVOR - HIRE HER.

Posted by Tammy | September 10, 2010 | Criminal Defense

Professional, caring, knowledgeable, and straight-forward!

I can't say how thankful I was to have found an attorney like Ms. Anita Patel to assist me in my time of need. Not only was she extremely professional and knowledgeable about the Los Angeles County criminal court system but she was straight-forward about the details of my case and made no false prom...ises regarding the outcome of my petty theft case. Without Anita I would have faced more serious charges and final case judgment. As a result of her tireless efforts, my probation period was shortened and community service was issued and served with no other difficulty. I will go to her again to assist with my early termination of probation and expungement motion as I have grown to trust her abilities completely! To say she is a top tier criminal defense attorney is one thing but the level of comfort and reassurance that is conveyed by Anita is what makes her rise above the rest! I never felt judged and/or ashamed in her presence and she made my court appearances run smoothly and quickly. Anita is very easy to get in touch with, she responds to emails right away and you never feel as though she's farther than a phone call away. Her ability to explain details and answer questions in a way that is easy to comprehend for those not familiar with the criminal justice system is, for lack of a better word, excellent! I honestly felt as though she always put forth her best efforts on my behalf and she brings results! My eternal thanks to Ms. Anita Patel, she made a difference in my life! She took a tremondously difficult situation and made turned it into a non-life destroying one. I can't thank her enough!

Posted by Tony Johnston | July 05, 2010 | Criminal Defense

Best Criminal Defense Lawyer In LA COUNTY!

Anita Patel is one of the best find's I have found when it comes to hiring a lawyer in LA County. She was very professional, has an abundance of resources, extremely fast and very knowledgeable. Every dime that I spent to hire her was very much worth it and paid back in full as she helped me achi...eve a much lighter sentencing. Hopefully I will not be getting into trouble anytime soon but I would gladly use her again and will be recommending her to my friends/family. Tony

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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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