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 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... got his case dismissed. They were compassionate, straight forward, and they were not willing to back down. They know how to strategize and WIN. They are not afraid to stand up to a DA or a Judge. They are incredibly hard workers. They got our loved one out of custody and back to his family where he belongs. We are so grateful that they were on our side. If you are in need of the best Criminal defense attorneys you do not need to look any further. They truly care about their clients.

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.... She was totally responsive whenever we needed her and she always kept us up to speed on how the case was going. In the end, Courtney was able to negotiate an amazing offer where the case will be dismissed pending completion of certain tasks by our daughter. When you have never been exposed to the criminal system, it is very intimidating trying to find the "right" attorney. Luckily for us we found Courtney? She is super smart, caring and thinks outside the box when trying to settle cases. All of this was much appreciated and we would definitely recommend Courtney for anyone in need of a criminal defense attorney.

Posted by anonymous | October 01, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

One word, THANKFUL!

I never thought in a million years I would need a criminal defense attorney but that day did come. I spent about a week interviewing several attorneys, some by referral and others I just found on the my own research. In the end, I hired Courtney to represent as I felt she was compassionate, underst...ood what I was sharing with her and had experience of both being a prosecutor and defense attorney. I am so THANKFUL I did. I was in a bad relationship that ultimately caused me to be arrested for Domestic Violence. I was also, contacted by the medical board for an interview after my arrest. I was probably more afraid of dealing wight he medical board than I was the criminal case but knew both were very serious. During my interview, Courtney did not try and over sell me or scare me into hiring her. She gave me great advice and a game plan all before I even hired her. In the end, I was able to be proactive in my case and the DA dropped the charges, which then made the medical board close their case too. I hope to never need another criminal defense attorney but if you do, hire Courtney.

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 anonymous | September 06, 2010 | Health Care

Won Criminal Case Prevented Medical Board Action

Pilchman & Kay did an outstanding job for me! They assisted with a criminal/medical board case and worked their tails off earning me a dismissal in criminal court and zero liability with CMB. They were very compassionate, aggressive and smart. They always kept me updated on my case and wrote numerous... motions and did extensive investigation. I have and will continue to recommend this firm to every physician I know who is in need. Thanks PK for all you did for me and my family.

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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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