Jonathan Mandel

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.

After consulting with several attorneys and even being strung along until days before court and dumped like the nerdy guy at prom; Jonathan came to the rescue! Highly recommended by another well-respected attorney who was unable to take my case due to a conflict of interest; from the very first inter...action with Mr. Mandel you know you are in good hands! THE MOST fair and reasonable when it comes to price and very detailed and thorough in explaining his thought process and options available to you. I have needed Jonathan's help on 3 separate occasions now and each time he has exceeded my expectations and the outcome has been remarkable! He is very modest, down to earth, doesn't make empty promises and will always be straight with you. I have referred a handful of friends to him and will continue to do so. Everyone has been more than pleased to have Mr. Mandel represent them and I can assure you that you will feel the same.

I engaged Jonathan after my wife experienced a psychiatric episode from a previously undiagnosed mental illness, and was unfortunately arrested by local law enforcement. He came highly recommended both through my professional network in Los Angeles and through the Department of Mental Health. Jonatha...n was invaluable in helping us maneuver through the very frightening mental competency process, and getting us a hearing immediately after the court declared my wife competent. He successfully negotiated a fair and just resolution of the case with the DA, which will ultimately result in reduction or elimination of all serious charges. Not only is Jonathan THE expert in this area, I am convinced that we would not have had the successful outcome we achieved without the close relationships and respect he has developed with the attorneys, prosecutors and staff of the mental health court and the criminal courts throughout Los Angeles. More importantly, Jonathan helped us feel that someone in this inefficient and often unjust system actually cared about the people caught up in it. I would give Jonathan my highest recommendation for the simplest to the most complex of cases.

Jonathan helped our family through two very difficult situations, involving; the state courts, the ineffectual and apathetic state criminal mental health system, and the federal courts. In every profession, there are a very small percentage of truly outstanding practitioners. What separates them ...from the merely excellent is a passion for performance that springs from a genuine emotional connection with their work. Jonathan is a great example of that passion. He possesses an unbound intellectual curiosity in the human condition, coupled with a deep compassion for those he serves. Add to those characteristics a deep well of experience, dogged determination to achieve the best possible outcome, and a charming and disarmingly easy courtroom demeanor. These are the ingredients of a superstar in the courtroom. If you are unfortunate enough to need the services of someone in Jonathan's line of work, you would be profoundly lucky to have HIM working on your behalf. We are deeply grateful to him.