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 michael | August 10, 2015

PHENOMENAL

Courtney is an outstanding defense attorney. She is extremely knowledgeable of the law and is an all around caring person. She listened to what I had to say without judging me and agreed to help. Although she has many clients, you will feel like you are her only priority. Her work ethic and sense of ...urgency is impeccable. She advised me on what I should and shouldn't do and kept me up to date with anything that involved my case. I could reach her almost anytime, and if I couldn't reach her; she got back to me in a timely manner and answered all of my questions thoroughly and competently. If you need a defense attorney, Courtney is by far the best lawyer you can have.

Posted by anonymous | July 08, 2015 | Criminal Defense

4 year representation

Courtney represented me for 4 years. She knew, from the beginning, that I was being falsely accused and represented me with professionalism and integrity. The prosecution charged me with several felony counts and I walked away without a single conviction. Courtney wrote several motions and after a tr...ial and 4 years of misery, the judge dismissed the case. Ms. Pilchman was approachable and supportive to my wife and me. She knew when to be aggressive and was informative. Courtney will continue to represent me in my medical board hearing.

Posted by Michael | July 06, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Legal Review

Miss Courtney is very professional and knowledgeable. She kept inform on what I should and should do and made it very clear what my rights are. She has given me excellent advise and handled herself in the courtroom exceptionally well I would definitely recommend her to anyone. She listened to my side... of the story and took into consideration the evidence that was presented. I have the utmost respect for her and wish her the best.

Posted by Mazen | July 04, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Professionalism and sincerity

Courtney has represented one of our family members in a case that lasted four years. Her professionalism, knowledge, thoroughness, and punctuality are few of the traits that impressed us throughout. She was very diligent and left no rock unturned. She treated this case a personal one and almost ma...de herself a shoulder to cry on. Even when we had high emotions and almost were rough with her, she continued to be patient, supportive and understanding.

Posted by Mayra | July 03, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Best Decision!

There is no question that the skill and reputation of your attorney influences how the prosecution will treat you and your case. Therefore, I was extremely fortunate as a defendant to have Ms. Courtney Pilchman standing beside me during my very stressful and arduous legal matters. Ms. Pilchman provi...ded a level of service that exceeded my expectations. Her approach is to be aggressively proactive which helped me avoid prosecution while turning a horrible situation into a manageable solution. Courtney always kept me well informed and provided me with assurance through every step of the process. She worked hard and gave 110% to my case while providing support and answering all of my questions. Her dedication, steadfastness and knowledge is unparalleled and I recommend Courtney Pilchman to my friends and family with complete confidence.

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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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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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