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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Showing 1 - 5 of 13 reviews | Criminal Defense
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 Arlene | July 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Nothing short of Brilliant!
Courtney and Anita are nothing short of BRILLIANT. They are the DREAM TEAM you are looking for. These women are fierce, intelligent, and compassionate. They are without a doubt Angels. My loved one was accused of a terrible, disgusting crime that he did not commit. He was innocent. Courtney and Anita...
Posted by Dillon | May 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Great lawyer
I got wrapped up in a domestic dispute with my ex wife and was pinned with assault with a semi-auto weapon. I was facing up to 19 years in prison. On top of that I wasn't a California resident and was trying to move back to Colorado while this happened. Courtney is tough and knows how to put her foot...
Posted by anonymous | May 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Went Above and Beyond
We hired Courtney for our daughter who found herself in some serious trouble. We met with Courtney and she immediately came across as caring and non judgmental, which certainly helped put us at ease. Throughout the criminal process she was always there to as an attorney and mentor for our daughter....
Posted by anonymous | February 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Worst attorney I've ever hired!!!
I was referred to her by a friend and read all her reviews and she has good ratings but if you read through her reviews they all sound like they were written by the same person. Anyways it was a total waste of my money. Instead of her doing her job and negotiating a deal with the the DA. She was cons...
"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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