Anita P Patel

Anita P Patel

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Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 28 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 28 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 1 - 5 of 15 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Sathish | July 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Professional and Passionate Lawyer

Anita Patel was the first lawyer that I consulted and chose her to represent my case, I chose her based on the consultation and advice that she provided on the my first visit. She did good assessment of my case and gathered as much information as possible to either get case reduced or completely dism...issed. She is also honest and nice, she was able to get my case completely dismissed. I would recommend her to anyone seeking defense attorney.

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 Daniel | June 29, 2015 | Criminal Defense

High Quality Legal Service

Ms Patel performed an excellent work representing me in L.A. Court. She managed to dismiss a criminal complaint against me due to her great technical expertise, and good communication and interpersonal skills. After speaking with her several times via email (cause I live in a different country), she ...oriented me about the matter, asked for documents and proofs, and headed to court, achieving that amazing outcome. I must say she was always courteous and helpful answering questions and clearing my doubts. She provided quality service and responsiveness with a reasonable legal fee . I'm totally satisfied and pleased with her work, so I could not recommend her any higher.

Posted by anonymous | June 18, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Amazing!

I called the police during an argument with my husband and was arrested and charged with felony spousal abuse. We were both in utter shock and completely devastated. I had never gone through anything like this before and was completely at a loss. I called Anita after finding her on Avvo and she start...ed on my case immediately. She compiled a beautifully written letter on my behalf along with character references that she asked me to collect and sent them to the DA and city attorney's offices in an effort to avoid a court hearing and have an office hearing instead. She let me know that she had spoken to the DA's office and that they had received all the documents she had compiled on my behalf and were just waiting for the case to cross their desk. This all happened within a week of contacting her. During the several days of waiting for a response from the DA's office, Anita always kept me informed and checked in on me. I also emailed, texted, and called Anita several times with my questions and concerns, and she was always very accessible and responded the same day. When the DA's office finally got my case and reviewed all the documents, they completely rejected my case and did not file any charges! This was even better than the office hearing that I was hoping for. Anita is simply amazing. She was very proactive and took into consideration all my concerns. She also took extra steps in an abundance of caution to make sure that we would have the best result. Thanks to her, I have peace of mind. I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs a thorough, knowledgeable, proactive, and responsive attorney.

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.

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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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