Jonathan Mandel

You may think what I am about to write is an exaggeration. It is not. Jonathan Mandel literally saved my life. I was mis- medicated by a major HMO. This led to me behaving in a very abberant manner and put me in the crosshairs of a zealous D.A. in the San Gabriel Valley on multiple charges, facin...g potential jail time. Jonathan worked with me for a year stridently advocating on my behalf while realistically balancing potential negative outcomes. In the end he negotiated a plea agreement that served to my benefit and led to my eventual acquittal. My case had extremely complicated medical aspects related to it as well as the criminal element. He and his team pored through a lot of case history seeking precedent relevant to my case (there were few). This was in 1998. In the past year due to some changes in how the Federal and State governments interpret plea agreements I encountered a legal complication that Jonathan assisted me with as well. This involved the TSA and CBSA (Canadian Border Services Agency) and many trusted traveler and worker documents that I use in the course of crossing international borders and with working in the maritime industry. Literally three decades later, 1 he remembered me, 2 he helped me, 3 he didn't focus on anything but my need as opposed to filling out forms or getting with a paralegal. The court where this case was heard has been shut down. He found the only remaining document related to my case that was sufficient to resolve my issue and transmitted it to me personally. If you are looking for an ethical upstanding man who is no nonsense, gives you the truth good or bad and will absolutely go to the mat for you. Jonathan Mandel is that man. I would recommend him wholeheartedly to anyone seeking effective counsel.

I hired Jonathan upon the high recommendation of a retired public defender who respected and admired his ethic, background and track record. When Jonathan called us and spoke to me and my son, I felt a huge burden lifted. He clearly knew what was needed to do and told us about his plan and strategy... at our first meeting. It is very reassuring to have someone with experience and expertise in dealing with what was a different world to us. He took time out to give us background on how the judicial process worked which allayed our apprehensions. When the case became more complicated, Jonathan continued to be very patient and understanding. He constantly communicated with us by phone and through email and he was always available to hear us out. Jonathan is someone you definitely want on your side if you are in any legal trouble. Thank you very much.

Jonathan performed an exceptionally competent and thorough presentation of my case, using expert psychiatrists as examiners and witnesses. It may have taken less time with a jury than through a bench trial, but he understood my nervousness going up against a forensic treatment program I had been invo...lved in for almost 20 years. All in all, my family, friends, church members, and I are all very happy and relieved that I won the case!

I highly recommend Jonathan Mandel! He was extremely professional, and knows his stuff! I was pulled over and on sight blew a .13 Jonathan was able to reduce my charges to a "Wet and Reckless" and only 12 hrs of DUI classes. It was so worth it to not have a DUI on my record. I hope I am never in an...other situation with the Law but if I am, I want Mandel as my lawyer.

I had the pleasure of working with this excellent attorney in 2007. I was facing a possible life sentence and Jonathan Mandel worked very hard and aggressively to ensure that I received the best possible outcome for my case. He constantly came to visit and see me while I was incarcerated in the Los A...ngeles County Jail. He always gave me good honest advise so that I could make the best decisions for my case. He gave me realistic possible outcomes both good and bad for what I was facing. Needless to say we ended up going all the way to trial on the case and he persuaded the jury to find me not guilty on attempted murder and manslaughter. On the last count jury was hung and I was released that day from incarceration. Let me tell you this man is an EXCELLENT Trial Attorney bar none. Had it not been for Mr. Mandel's hard work my life would of been over. I can't express my appreciation and thanks enough for what you've done for me.