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 12 reviews | Trustworthiness

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 | July 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Passionately defended my case

Anita was a great help with my case. I had many questions and concerns when I first contacted her. I was also very scared of the outcome that was looming over my head. She was able to run down different scenarios and make me feel comfortable with the situation with full comprehension of her ideas. Th...roughout the process she had many ideas to win the case and she took caution not to rock any judge's boats to ensure what was best for me. I was especially impressed that when one small thing did not go our way she was more upset about it than I. Any time Anita wanted to try something, she involved me to make sure I was in agreement and comfortable, without a doubt I trusted all of her decisions. I would have never won my case without her and the decision to hire her was 100% the right one.

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 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.

Posted by anonymous | April 26, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Dream Attorney Anita Patel

I never thought that I would have to hire a defense attorney; however, when I, for the first time in my life, learned that I was facing criminal charges, I called Greg Caplan who after I explained my situation about a petty theft charge, he quickly urged me to call Anita Patel. He convinced me that A...nita is the best lawyer out there across the board. He was right! Anita will get you the best result possible in your situation. She will advocate for you to ensure the best outcome. In my situation i recently got in trouble with the law with a petty theft charge. It was an extremely stressful and nerve-wrecking situation. Anita helped me through it every step of the way. She is extremely professional, beyond what you would expect. She always answered my calls and addressed my concerns right away. She took so much time to thoroughly explain my situation to me and all the possible outcomes. Her immediate support and attention helped calm me during a time of distress. She is a lawyer whom you can trust will have your best interest and fight for it. On my court date, she was very supportive, and walked me through everything step by step. She is very well respected by the judges, DAs and all legal personnel with whom she works. Her charm and personality work to your advantage to ensure the best outcome in your situation. Not only that, but Anita remained loyal and committed to me as a client even after my court appearance. She advocated on my behalf to get more time of my case. She even represented me on my second court date since i was unable to make it that day. Thanks for that Anita. She worked against all odds and was self-motivated to follow up and follow up and use her charm and professionalism and all the skills that make her a great lawyer to get me the result I needed. She convinced the DA to charge me from petty theft to trespassing. I was amazed by this and happy. Bottom line is, Anita is smart, professional, loyal, passionate and result-driven. What else could you dream of in an attorney? Seriously, if you're in any trouble with the law and need peace of mind, contact Anita Patel. She will take care of you 100%.

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Anita P Patel's Lawyer Endorsements

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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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Western State College of Law

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Univ of Southern Calif

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