Paul William Nguyen

Paul William Nguyen

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 12 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Santa Ana, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Wrongful Death ... +4 more

206 W. 4th St., 3rd Floor, Santa Ana, CA

About Paul

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 40%

Wrongful Death Catastrophic Accident Auto Accidents Truck Accidents Motorcycle Accidents Dog Bites

14 years | 2,000 cases

40%
Car Accident 30%

Uber Accidents Lyft Accidents Bus Accidents

4,000 cases

30%
Wrongful Death 10%

Pedestrian Accidents

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 12 years

State: California

Acquired: 2013

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Shield Litigation, LLP.

206 W. 4th St., 3rd Floor, Santa Ana, CA, 92701

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Paul William Nguyen's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Chris | November 30, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Saved my life!!

I cannot say enough good things about my experience with Paul. He has exceeded my expectations in every way and he is so great that he helped me achieve results no other lawyer could have done. Paul is talented and it showed in the techniques and tactics he used in and out of the courtroom. He u...sed his strong analytical and research skills to strategize and carefully plan out every move. From beginning to end, there was never a doubt in my mind that Paul did absolutely everything in his power to obtain the outcomes I was looking for. Not only was he persistent , but he exhausted every resource and explored every possible option. He never gave up, even when I wanted to give up myself. Paul communicated with me regularly and was extremely responsive. He was there for me whenever I had questions or concerns, whether it was late at night or on the weekend. He went above and beyond and made sure I was always informed of what was going on in my case. Not only that, but he was always genuine and straight to the point. He never hesitated to tell me what my risks were and he was always honest with me, even when it was going to be hard for me to hear. But what I believe sets Paul apart from other attorneys is that he is passionate about helping those in need. He is not only intelligent, but he also truly cares about his clients. This rare quality was exemplified in every action he took when handling my case. He builds relationships with his clients that goes beyond business. He made sure to take the time to get to know me and what kind of person I was. Not only did I feel like he listened to what my concerns were and what I wanted to do, but he also took my needs and my feelings into consideration. No matter what my decision was, I knew that he would support me and that no matter what happened, he always had my back. Words will never be able to express my gratitude for Paul and what his hard work has done for me. I feel indebted to Paul for where I am today. Obviously, Paul helped me win my case, but even if he didn't, there is no doubt that Paul will always be the first person I call whenever I run into any kind of legal trouble.

Posted by Medi | June 10, 2015

Spectacular!!

I called Paul after my previous lawyer completely dropped the ball on my case. Paul was very helpful and had a clear understanding of what to do in a very complicated situation. He is extremely easy to communicate with and he takes the time to explain and guide you through awful situations such as ...mine. He definitely came through for me.

Posted by Sean | January 08, 2015

You won't regret it

I believe it's important for lawyers to connect with their clients since lawyers will be what represents the clients. When looking for a lawyer, I noticed many of them jumped right into asking for a certain amount of money or they won't even truly discuss a case with you. When I came across Paul,... it was evident that he truly cares about his clients and is passionate about his line of work. Although there's the understanding of only having "1 free hour consultation" with all lawyers, Paul was repeatedly there to answer any questions and concerns that may arise throughout my experience. His answers to you are clear and concise, but never mentioning the fact that you have to pay him first for him to further answer questions. He was there from the start, and from the start, he didn't believe there was a case -- and he acted as such. Other lawyers I've spoken to use scare tactics to think you're in some deep trouble and ask that you pay them immediately so they can start doing research on your case. Ridiculous. Paul here, goes above and beyond to make sure you are at ease and tells you how he sees it, without the pressure of needing to spend money off the bat. That's pretty important. During my time working with Paul, he is always there to answer my questions. He replies to emails and text messages fairly quickly. Phone calls really depend on if he's busy. I've heard horror stories about how some lawyers take your case and disappear off the face of the earth until trial. Paul also took the time to chat with me and truly understand what my main concerns were. He wanted to understand where I came from, how my life is, and what kind of outcome I was looking to get. He is also very understanding and even communicated with my family to explain (and update) the processes. You won't regret choosing Paul as legal representation! He gets to know you before defending you so he can defend you in the best possible manner. I highly recommend it.

Posted by Sam | January 08, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

A Special Breed

I worked directly with Paul on some "issues" that needed to be cleaned up from two different county courts. He was extremely helpful. He outlined EXACTLY what I needed to do. Took care of all issues and made a complex, stressful situation easier than cutting butter with a warm knife. I reali...zed that lawyers, doctors, dentists and auto mechanics are a dime a dozen, but the ones that really know what they are doing make your life more comfortable and manage your concerns directly and efficiently. These guys are a diamond in the ruff. Paul and his team are definitely a special breed of lawyer. I would highly recommend him.

Posted by James | January 07, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Legal Genius

I had several extremely serious felony charges and it was based upon some items found in my car. Within minutes after telling my story, Mr. Nguyen hopped on his computer and said he could make it all go away. Although it took several months, the judge said that the police broke the law when they sear...ched the car for no reason, and poof all charges disappeared. I don't know what else to say. I've heard horror stories of lawyers sending random new lawyers to court after taking your money. Mr. Nguyen was super detailed and formulated strategies with several options. It was like talking with a Chess Master.

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Paul William Nguyen's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mark Mcbride

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"A colleague of mine said to me, about a year ago, "Paul is the future of criminal law." My colleague is correct. Paul is just a fabulous attorney. He works hard. He's so intuitively bright, too. Paul stands good with me, and I enjoy his friendship, too. We catch up on the phone about once a week. He hardly ever talks about himself. He's humble, and he gets results. He is not afraid to try a case. Hire Paul in a pinch."

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Nicholas Loncar

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paul works hard to get his clients great outcomes. I endorse this lawyer."

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David Givot

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have called on Paul to help with appearances on my own cases; he has never let me down. Not only is he smart and well-versed in the law, he has the kind of life experience that is most valuable in a courtroom."

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Dale Pawley

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Nguyen is a relentless litigator and client advocate. His knowledge of the criminal justice system is as impressive as his ability to present his clients as human beings."

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Joshua Lee

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Paul and I worked together on a Criminal Defense case some time ago and I remember thinking how extremely well prepared he was for our client. Since then, I've heard he has been handling much greater cases including homicide. If I ever get arrested, I would call Paul."

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Rondee Eagle

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Paul is an attorney that not only shows great compassion for the situation his clients find themselves, but will work endlessly to make sure they receive a fair and just result. I am honored to call him a colleague"

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Mark Mcbride

Criminal defense lawyer

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Dale Pawley

Criminal defense lawyer

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Diamond Tran

Family lawyer

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Joshua Lee

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Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Top Attorneys, Orange Coast Magazine

2018

Top Young Lawyers, Los Angeles Magazine

2018

Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Alumni of the Year, Pacific Coast University - School of Law

2017

2017 Young Attorney Award of Excellence, Pacific Coast University School of Law

2017

Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association

2017

Top 3 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Garden Grove, CA, Three Best Rated

2017

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2016

Top Young Lawyers, Los Angeles Magazine

2016

Top 5 Criminal Defense Attorneys, Orange County Metro Magazine

2016

Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys, Thumbtack

2016

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2016

Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2016

Top 3 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Garden Grove, CA, Three Best Rated

2016

Top 10 Attorneys in California, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2015

Client's Choice Award, AVVO

2014

Certification of Trial Advocacy, National Institute for Trial Advocacy

2013

Valedictorian, Pacific Coast University School of Law

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Managing Partner, Shield Litigation, LLP.

2013 - Present

Attorney/Owner, Law Offices of Paul W. Nguyen - Criminal Defense

2008 - 2013

Director, GovStaff

Associations

2016 - Present

Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles

Member

2014 - Present

California DUI Lawyers Association

Member

2014 - Present

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Member

2013 - Present

The Private Defenders of California, Inc.

Member

2013 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Los Angeles County Criminal Courts Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Orange County Criminal Defense Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Vietnamese American Bar Association of Southern California

Member

2013 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2013 - Present

State Bar of California, Criminal Law Section

Member

2013 - Present

United States District Court for the Central District of California

Member

2013 - Present

California Public Defenders Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

.15 BAC DUI

Hung Jury

3rd Strike

No Jail

Manufacturing Honey Butane Oil, Cocaine Sales, Marijuana Sales

30 days Jail

Life Sentence Exposure

4 Charges dismissed, total sentence 2 years at 50%

Hit and Run w/ Suspended License

License Returned and No Charges filed by DA

Possession of Switchblade

Not Guilty Verdict

Petty Theft

Dismissed

Secret Service Seizure

No Charges filed and Recovery of Property

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Education

2013

Pacific Coast University

JD - Juris Doctor w/ Distinction

Speaking Engagements

2015

Professional Networking Event

How to Rebuild your Life after Prison

2013

Law School Graduation

How to Pass the Bar Exam

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

Vietnamese

Activity

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