Courtney Elizabeth Pilchman

Courtney Elizabeth Pilchman

4.6
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 25 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Irvine, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Licensing

2030 Main Street, Suite 1300, Irvine, CA

About Courtney

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Licensing 20%

California Medical Board Licensing California State Bar Licensing

20 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 25 years

State: California

Acquired: 2000

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Pilchman & Kay, A Professional Corporation

2030 Main Street, Suite 1300, Irvine, CA, 92614

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Courtney Elizabeth Pilchman's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

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Posted by Tristan | November 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Do not hire!

Terrible experience. She took my money, but when it came time for court, she was completely unprepared — and then even missed the court date. After the case was over, she had the nerve to bill me for the damage she caused to my case. Absolutely unacceptable and unprofessional.

Posted by anonymous | March 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Highly Skilled

Very competent, skilled, professional, and empathetic. Trustworthy and kind.

Posted by anonymous | October 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

HIRE THIS MEDICAL BOARD ATTORNEY TO WIN YOUR CASE

Attorney Courtney Pilchman is a REAL Lawyer and advocate for her clients. If you are facing a medical board action do yourself a favor and hire her. THIS is a person you should consult with IMMEDIATELY. Why? No one will rise earlier, or read more about your case or work harder, and no one is m...ore intuitive or smarter. There may be those that approach this realm of rare air but not many. I was facing a medical board accusation that was false, gratuitous and libelous however it had to be proved false. As a physician you are guilty until proven innocent Courtney reviewed the case and recognized the lack of merit right away. Everyone wanted me to take a plea except Courtney she supported me and stood fast. I was forced to change attorney’s and I found Courtney by reading her reviews. I had to act as my own lawyer and write a brief. I called Courtney and spoke to her, she read my brief and then I met her and hired her after detailed discussion. BEST THING I EVER DID- SO I AM WRITING A REVIEW FOR THE NEXT DOCTOR WHO NEEDS HELP Courtney took the case late in the game- we had 2 weeks to prepare a defense- 2 WEEKS. Courtney immediately began working the fact pattern of my case. She is an extremely early riser and she took her time and learned the material in detail. After mastering the material in 2 weeks she also mastered the Medical Boards experts and impeached them. Indeed they lied to the judge. In the end my charges were dismissed. This is the result you want, charges dismissed. If you have a real problem you need a real lawyer. It will be the best thing you ever did. Courtney Pilchman is a real lawyer.

Posted by Tariq | September 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Thank you Courtney!

I can not put in words how appreciative I am for the work Courtney has done for me. Her experience and trial advocacy are truly unmatched. Her ability to zealously advocate on behalf of her clients is what separates her. Courtney was able to successfully get my case dismissed, thanks to her hard wo...rk my nightmare is over. Courtney and Anita are the type of attorneys you want on your side!

Posted by anonymous | December 13, 2017 | Employment & Labor

Can't Thank Her Enough!

After living through the worst week of my life, I made one of the best decisions when I contacted Courtney Pilchman. Her knowledge of the CA legal system and expert guidance saved my career, my reputation and probably my future. She was always personally available to me and her professionalism is top... notch. I simply cannot thank her enough, and I cannot recommend any other lawyer more strongly.

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Courtney Elizabeth Pilchman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Zachary McCready

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Courtney Pilchman does excellent work for her clients. She has taken hundreds of cases to trial and excels at getting cases dismissed before trial, including DUI's and major felonies. Most importantly, she is trustworthy. Call her today."

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Anita Kay

Criminal defense lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Courtney Pilchman as an attorney for over 10 years. First as a deputy DA and then as a defense attorney. She is smart and agressive. She has the highest ethical standards. She is compassionate wih clients and gets great results. She is an asset to the legal community."

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Richard Wagner

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Courtney Pilchman is a highly skilled criminal defense attorney and trial lawyer with an impressive background. Courtney Pilchman has the expertise needed to effectively defend you, gained not only through private practice, but also as a former deputy District Attorney. These qualifications combined with a personal dedication to success demonstrate how and why Courtney Pilchman is such an effective advocate for her clients. Courtney Pilchman has the experience, aggressiveness and dedication to successfully defend your case. She is the attorney who really cares about you and the outcome of your case and has the track record of successful results."

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Anita Kay

Criminal defense lawyer

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Richard Wagner

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2008

California Criminal Law Specialist, State Bar of California

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Partner, Law Firm of Pilchman & Kay, P.L.C.

2000 - 2006

Deputy District Attorney, San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2007 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2007 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

P v DH

Case dismissed

People v RF

All counts dismissed

People v SH

Case Dismissed

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Education

1999

George Washington University

LL.M - Master of Laws

1998

Chapman Univ SOL

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

University of Southern California

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

N/A

TV

TV Legal Analyst

Languages

English

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