Courtney Pilchman is one of the renowned Irvine criminal defense attorneys at the Law Office of Pilchman & Kay, A Professional Corporation Ms. Pilchman is a criminal law specialist who has earned the distinguished Top 1% of Attorneys in the United States. Her extensive experience includes a position as Deputy District Attorney who has prosecuted some of the most high-profile cases in California. She went to establish her own firm together with her colleague, Anita Kay. At the Law Office of Pilchman & Kay, A Professional Corporation, Ms. Pilchman has helped thousands of clients charged with a wide range of criminal cases including DUI, theft, internet crimes, rape, assault, murder, white collar crimes, and more. She is revered as an aggressive trial attorney by her peers and a compassionate counsel by her clients. To secure the services of Ms. Pilchman, schedule a free consultation when you contact the firm.
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2030 Main Street, Suite 1300, Irvine, CA, 92614
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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...
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...
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...
"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."
"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."
"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."
Criminal defense lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
2015
Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2008
California Criminal Law Specialist, State Bar of California
2006 - Present
Partner, Law Firm of Pilchman & Kay, P.L.C.
2000 - 2006
Deputy District Attorney, San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office
2007 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2007 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
Case dismissed
All counts dismissed
Case Dismissed
1999
LL.M - Master of Laws
1998
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
BS - Bachelor of Science
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TV Legal Analyst
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