Louisa Belle Pensanti

Louisa Belle Pensanti

4.6
Rating: 3.8

Licensed for 26 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Sherman Oaks, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

14431 Ventura Blvd #227, Sherman Oaks, CA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2017
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Licenses

Licensed in California for 26 years

State: California

Acquired: 1999

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2017

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Law Offices of Louisa Belle Pensanti

14431 Ventura Blvd #227, Sherman Oaks, CA, 91423

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Louisa Belle Pensanti's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Shirley | July 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

She is only out to get your money. Do Not Hire Louisa Pasante

We hired Ms Pasante to represent my Son, She never visited him in county jail. Only time she showed up in court was when it was time to make a payment. She is a real BUM attorney. She has no intentions in fighting for you. Her only goal is to get your hard earned money. Will be filing a complaint ...with the BAR association.

Posted by Jason | November 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

A force of nature in the courtroom.

I can't say enough good things about Louisa Pensanti and her team this is my second time using Louisa Pensanti, and she is truly a force to be reckoned with on both defense and plaintiff representation. When she is in the courtroom, she is in her FLOW state, and everything she does is very well calcu...lated and delivered with precision with such a natural ease like a well-conducted symphony orchestra, but for your defense in the courtroom and the best sounding symphony you've ever heard! I am a business professional who made some mistakes in my early 20s, and now I am older into my 30s had some minor civil issues and Louisa is my go to person for a reason, she's worth every penny. Whatever it costs it's worth it for the piece of mind you will get knowing you have a VETERAN of the courtroom on your team. She's more than a lawyer; she cares about her clients, and it shows in her passion for each case. Never seen anything like her and I know what the options are out there, and she is like hiring special forces. There's a lot of gimmicky attorneys out there on TV and the internet, but this review comes from the heart. Louisa always finds the Achilles heel in every situation. She truly takes on each case as if it was happening to her or a member of her family. A day in court with Louisa as your council is not just another day at the office, each and every day you have Louisa she will bring the best defense money and gold can buy. Thank you, Louisa Pensanti and Associates.

Posted by anonymous | April 19, 2013 | Criminal Defense

I am forever grateful

On the worst day of my life I was cleaning my gun when it went off accidentally and mortally wounded a 12-year-old family friend who was walking by in the kitchen. He was shot in the left arm and chest. I panicked in fear and ran out of the house. I learned the police were looking for me and that I w...as charged with 1st Degree Murder. I was facing life in prison. Attorney Louisa Pensanti drove to my location, picked me up in her car and took me to detectives for a voluntary turn in. I could not afford both an attorney and bail so I stayed in San Bernadino County jail for 8 months awaiting trial. At trial, Attorney Louisa Pensanti convinced the jury that it was an accident and I was only found guilty of involuntary manslaughter. I was given credit for time served and then released. I authored this when I heard that someone had written a defamatory review and realized that I had perhaps been negIigent in not posting a review myself. I learned a great deal about this womans character as she plead my case to a jury of my peers with my entire future at stake. She has an abundance of moral courage and a strong belief in humanity and forgiveness. Obviously the jurors agreed with and were greatly moved by her. I am forever grateful.

Posted by anonymous | April 15, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Innocent until proven guilty

I took a troubled teen into my home and was charged with 15 counts of child molestation. I was facing life the way that I was charged. It was risky and nerve wracking but I took it to trial. I was and am innocent. A jury agreed. I went to trial with Louisa Pensanti was found not guilty. She's a class... act.

Posted by Blanca | February 24, 2013 | Drug Crime

A 2nd chance

I was on probation in Victorville CA when my boyfriend -who was on on parole - and his friends began dealing drugs. I ended up being arrested with them on drug charges and possession of stolen property and drug charges. Fourteen people were arrested all together and the story was on the news and fron...t page in the paper. In court a "package deal" was offered for all 14 of us but we all had to agree to what was offered and it required that my probation be violated and that I go to prison for 6 years. Ms Pensanti said that she would not send a mother of 3 children to prison and told me not to be afraid. There were at least 20 people in court that day and all of them were angry at her for ruining their deal. One of the attorneys was so mad he was yelling at her in the courtroom. About 60 days later I plead to the Civil Narcotics Offenders Program which sent me to rehab for 6 months and even reversed the felony conviction that I was on probation for when Ms Pensanti figured out it was an illegal sentence. When we were in court the judge didn't know how to take the plea and they had to call another judge in another city to figure it out. All they were used to doing was sending people to prison. I am now reunited with my 3 children, in recovery and I have no record. Thanks Louisa.

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Experience

Rating:  3.8 (Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2017.

Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2017

updated on 09/14/2017

This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Discipline, Probation; no Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2013

updated on 01/20/2016

This sanction means the attorney had a suspension placed on hold (and ultimately removed) by complying with certain requirements.

Education

N/A

California St Univ Northridge

undergraduate

Publications

2009

Valley Lawyer magazine (SFVBA) Sex Crimes and Deviants

Languages

Spanish

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