Jonathan Mandel

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.

Mr Mandel stepped in after our case was handled poorly by another lawyer. He believed as we did that the crime accused was due only to the effects of a mental illness, and provided a plea withdrawal based on proof. I appreciate greatly his research as a mental health advocate and supporter for m...y case and other cases wrongly misjudged by the judicial system. Mr mandel was thorough and professional and fair in representation and result of the case.

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.

I was charged with three felony charges back in June of 2011. I was referred to Jonathan by a friend that had recently been put through the court systems. After checking multiple sources including other lawyers and defendants that Jonathan has worked with, I decided to have him represent me. I have... never had to deal with a criminal defense situation before. It is difficult to comprehend what you are going to go through with court if you haven’t done it before. The possibility of serving years in jail can really screw with your head. Fortunately, I had Jonathan to put me at ease and provide me with multiple strategies and different options before going to trial. Jonathan is trustworthy, reliable and most importantly, made me feel confident in the court room. After months of being in the San Fernando Court system, Jonathan got me a plea offer that I couldn’t pass up; 30 days community service and 1 felony that will be reduced to a misdemeanor in the next couple months. He knows his way around the courtroom, communicates well and is punctual. I highly recommend Jonathan!

When I first met Attorney Jonathan Mandel, my son had been a resident at Patton State Hospital for the better part of 17 years. Although he had long been stable on medications and had been non-violent for 11 years, they continued to want to hold him, and fought his release on every level. Our fam...ily all felt that it was long past time for him to be a free man. Jonathan agreed to consider representing my son, and invited me to watch him at work in the courtroom. I was impressed that he knew all the judges, the prosecutors, and even the courtroom staff. He was obviously highly experienced in the mental health courts. After meeting my son, Jonathan agreed to take his case. He brought us into every decision, such as whether to have a jury trial and in what venue; and in return we trusted his advice and followed it. He arranged for court psychiatrists to meet with my son and evaluate him, and their testimony was important in obtaining my son's release. His case was heard in the Airport-Marina Courthouse before a jury, and Jonathan's representation was nothing short of masterful. The jury unanimously found in our favor; my son was released a free man; and some of them met with us afterward and told us that Jonathan's closing argument was a large part of swaying them in his favor. I would definitely recommend Jonathan Mandel most highly to anyone who requires criminal representation, and particularly to those whose loved ones need to navigate the mental health courts, because good and experienced attorneys are very hard to find in that area of law.