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Posted by SLO Dissapointed in Government Employees | November 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Stellar and Exemplary

My story: I remember up wet and shaking on the floor of the slo prison not knowing why the arresting officer, all the time smirking and telling me that I was too drunk to remember, would state to the prison guards that I had been uncooperative , but believing that was behind the reason I was grabbed... forcefully, thrown into a secluded cell, shouted at, and told that my vital signs had already been taken when they had not. This is after I had been run off the road, had sustained a traumatic head injury, had injuries down my body, and had been told that I would be arrested if I did not answer all the DUI investigation questions. Early in the morning, after several hours of waiting, I was allowed to contact Ms. Goldman and have her council me for a DUI on a bicycle. I knew she was supportive and extremely knowledgeable of the local court system after I had retained her previously. Almost a year after the DA's office had not pressed charges at my arraingment, they decided to move forward. Jennifer informed me that the DA wanted me to plead guilty, admit to violating probation, and in exchange I would only be given an "official warning." Since there was no evidence provided to me that showed my blood alcohol level, and after reviewing the audio and video evidence that showed the conduct of the officers from the dash cameras, which included me being told in the back seat of the patrol car that the overly tight, constricting cuffs were "not designed to be comfortable" , and that if I had answered all the questions I may not be in the situation, Jennifer successfully argued the charges dropped! My thanks to Ms. Goldman again. If she were available up here, I would, without hesitation, hire her again to expunge my record, represent me in any future litigation involving SLO police officers, and to investigate why a LT, who told me he was at the same time investigating my complaints against the two officers, would tell me that the DA again refused a prosecution attempt after stating that, without my knowledge or consent, my blood sample had been retested. SLO Ridiculous and Lame. Thankfully Jennifer Goldman knows how to go for the throat with these professionals.

Posted by Christian | November 11, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Absolutely amazing

Where do I even start? I am so grateful for everything she has done for me. Having a pending felony charge was extremely terrifying. I had no idea what needed to be done or who to turn to for help. Completely lost and overwhelmed, I couldn't find any local (San Diego) attorney that would represent me... for my San Bernardino case. Luckily Jennifer was kind enough to take me in and hear me out. She's always reassuring, so very positive but at the same time realistic. She always kept me in the loop and updated me every step of the way. I was always nervous and anxious but she was able to calm me down and get me focused on what I needed to do. She's definitely a fighter, she was able to make me look like a human being again in front of the district attorney. For anyone who needs legal help, Jennifer is your person! I highly recommend her! Not only did she go above and beyond for my case, she got it dismissed! I still, to this day, cannot believe it. From the bottom of my heart.. Thank you.

Posted by Christopher | October 02, 2015 | Hired Attorney

She Is a Rock Star Lawyer

Jennifer was thorough in helping with my expungement. She made the process simple and easy to take care of, and just a couple weeks later from starting the process I got my confirmation from the courts that my expungement was APPROVED! I couldn't be happier and more thankful for Jennifer and her prof...essionalism.

Posted by Nicole | February 23, 2015

Incredibly Knowledgeable, Hardworking. Someone that will give you the best results out of a terrible situation

When I was arrested for my DUI in SLO, I was humiliated and crushed and was alienated by several people who I thought were close friends. Jennifer Goldman was the first person that made me feel like a human again and not the scum of the Earth. My arrest occurred right before I was about to study abro...ad and Jennifer appeared in court on my behalf throughout the term. Being 15 hours apart and often not having a reliable internet connection, you would think it would be difficult to communicate the court proceedings. However, not only did Jennifer give me frequent updates, she explained what each step of the process entailed in a way that I could actually understand what was occurring. Throughout the process she was empathetic and genuine, always with a positive hardworking attitude. There was never a moment where I felt that my case was pushed to the side and I always received timely answers to my countless questions. Jennifer has a wealth of knowledge of the court systems and I truly felt like I had a champion fighting for me. Since this was my first offense and my drivers license was out of state, dealing with the DMV and insurance was a nightmare of confusion. Jennifer helped me navigate through the mess and even helped me connect with a great insurance representative that helped me receive the insurance that would cover my particular case. The end result was a plea deal that dropped one of my charges and reduced my first offender alcohol program from 9 months to 3 months. I was also set me up with an alternative sentencing/community service so I did not have to serve jail time. It has now been over a year since I was arrested/convicted and Jennifer is now working to expunge my record. This is incredibly wonderful since I have moved to another state and cannot easily return to SLO. Also, as a recent graduate, there are many applications that have questions regarding criminal history that can be worded in a convoluted way. Jennifer always offers excellent guidance and reassurance on how to approach these questions. After each meeting/phone conversation she always sends a follow up email with reminders of what needs to be completed on your side and a summary of what was discussed. If you want an attorney that truly fights for you and goes above and beyond, Jennifer Goldman is the lawyer you should call. Also on a side note, the rest of the staff at the Law Office of Darryl Genis is excellent. From my first phone call they have always been professional and understanding. They are incredibly efficient at handling documents and provide wonderful costumer service.

Posted by Ashton | February 18, 2015

All-Around Fantastic

I am a resident of North Carolina, and I received a DUI while visiting my best friend and vacationing in San Luis Obispo, CA. This was my first visit to California, and having never been in any sort of legal trouble, I was mortified and confused. From what I gathered, SLO was one of the worst place...s in the country to get charged with a DUI, and not being a California resident just muddied the waters further. I called numerous attorneys in the vicinity of SLO, and even spoke to a few in my hometown. I was less than impressed with their helpfulness, their knowledge, and their overall demeanor, especially considering the fact that they specialized in DUIs. Then I called the law office of Daryl Genis. Mr. Genis had great reviews and seemed empathetic and knowledgeable when I spoke with him, unlike any of the other attorneys. He recommended that I let his associate, Jennifer Goldman, represent me. As soon as I spoke with her, I knew choosing her would be the right decision. I cannot say enough about how helpful Ms. Goldman was throughout the entire process. She was on top it, in every way. She was very approachable and amiable, down-to-earth, very intelligent and knowledgeable, and just all-around great. She answered all my random questions, always returned my phone calls and responded to my emails and text messages immediately. I felt like she was really on my side and would help me in any way possible. She really made me feel like I had an ally through this trying time. Although I was convicted of the DUI, Ms. Goldman tried every defense angle plausible. She prevented the Court from convicting me of a more serious DUI charge, which would have resulted in a longer sentence, higher fine, and more robust program. She even helped me through the DMV part of the conviction, which is totally separate from the court charge and scope. She also promised to help get this mistake expunged off of my record. Ms. Goldman went above and beyond in every way. Her competence exceeded my hopes and expectations, and surpassed that of other attorneys with more experience.

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