Eugene Lee Godwin

Eugene Lee Godwin

4.9
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 25 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Santa Ana, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

1851 E. 1st Street, Suite 840, Santa Ana, CA

About Eugene

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Criminal Defense 100%

Felony and Misdemeanor

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Always


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

The Law Office of Eugene Godwin

1851 E. 1st Street, Suite 840, Santa Ana, CA, 92705

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Eugene Lee Godwin's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Posted by Manuel | March 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Life Saving

I got arrested and charged for a violent crime and I was facing some serious jail time. Mr. Godwin was able to get me into a military diversion program and got all of my charges dismissed. During the military diversion process I faced a lot of adversary from the court and the people involved at the V...A. They really wanted to throw the book at me. Mr Godwin fought to keep things manageable for me. Even the court people mentioned that I had one hell of a lawyer. That they had not seen anyone fight so hard for someone. Mr. Godwin is very intelligent and highly professional. I always felt complete confidence in him since our first meeting. Even when I was most afraid about my situation, he was able to put things into perspective and kept me calm. He wasn't just my lawyer, I came to think of him as a friend. In fact I was so confident in his abilities that I have hired him a second time to help me fight a new DUI case. We are currently working through this new case, and I am confident that I've made the best choice.

Posted by anonymous | April 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Best lawyer in Orange County!!!

Gene Godwin is an amazing lawyer and an amazing person. It was by fate that I got his contact information and it was by fate that he helped me through a very difficult time for me and my family. He is very honest and very open. He is super informative and so very kind. If you need a lawyer that you ...can trust then Gene is the man for you! He did the impossible and that’s why I’m here to THANK him in return. He’s seriously one-of-a-kind!!! He takes his job seriously and he truly cares to make things right! He should change his name to “Godsent.” But all joking aside, you won’t regret it. I knew immediately after my first phone conversation that I’d be in good hands.

Posted by Diana Y. | June 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Diana Y.

Mr Godwin spent a great deal of time explaining things to me. I am so glad I did not have to go through this frightening process alone. I am thankful to have had such excellent representation!

Posted by William | January 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

Outstanding

I am a military veteran and was facing legal issues. Eugene and his office handled my situation with great care and the best customer service. He was able to get my case moved to military diversion and my chargers dropped. If you are a veteran and are in need of legal help I would highly suggest usin...g his services.

Posted by Wes | October 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

HIRE GENE!!!

Okay, look, if you're reading this, you are probably where I was about 8 months ago. Simple, I went out on a date bought two bottles of wine which we split and was headed back to her place. Well, to make a long story short, it was (and still is) a very expensive date and that was the only time I we...nt out with her. So, I got pulled over and spent the night in jail (Santa Ana). I had no idea what to do, who to call, how much to spend, should I get an attorney, etc. Luckily the taxi guy gave me Gene's card and said call "this guy." After speaking to a handful of attorney's and looking at the costs, I pulled the trigger with Gene. Why you ask? Simple, he seemed like a straight shooter and a nice office girl (Jane) who helps him. And, the cost was very fair!!! After stressing over so many items; DMV DL, Costs, Court, (my probation violation- unrelated misdemeanor), etc. He put my anxiety to rest!!!!!! All I can tell you is he knows what he's doing, is a solid attorney, spends the time to answer your questions, and is very fair on the pricing. I usually don't type reviews about anything on the internet, but I wanted to help the next person out who was in my pickle earlier in the year. If you are deciding what to do, talk to Gene and tell him "Wes said to call you, looks like you helped him out, I need help too," You decide, but I'm very grateful he was there for me and very professional!!!! Wes H.

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Eugene Lee Godwin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Tara Gallogly

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I practice criminal defense in Orange County. Gene knows the county's court system inside and out, and is a colleague I regularly turn to for advice. He is knowledgeable, professional and kind."

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Meghan Taylor

Unknown lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Attorney Godwin is a well respected member of our legal community. He works hard for his clients and achieves good case outcomes as a result. He’s reasonable and honest. I highly recommend him to anyone facing criminal charges."

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Nhung Nguyen

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Godwin is a very impressive attorney. I am always amazed by his depth of knowledge of the law, criminal procedures, as well as rules of court. He knows the judges, prosecutors, court staff, and fellow attorneys, and he is well respected. Mr. Godwin is very charismatic and very articulate. He has a very noticeable and commanding presence, and he gets great results for his clients. He is also an expert in conducting hearings before the California Department of Motor Vehicles. I had the privilege of witnessing a few of his hearings before the Department of Motor Vehicles, and I found him to be very knowledgeable, insightful, creative and persuasive in his presentation of evidence and arguments before the Department of Motor Vehicles. I am very grateful to him for sharing his knowledge and skills with me."

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

2008

President Service Term, West Orange County Bar Association

Work Experience

2000 - 2021

Lead Attorney, The Anaheim Attorneys, A Professional Corporation

Associations

North Orange County Bar Association

Newport Harbor Bar Association

West Orange County Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Felony Domestic Violence with Injury with a violent prior strike

All Felonies Dismissed, No Strike, No Jail.

Felony DUI with Injuries

Felony Dismissed

Felony Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Felony Dismissed

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Education

2000

University of California, Hastings College of the Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

University of California - Riverside

MBA - Master of Business Administration

Speaking Engagements

2018

Board Meeting, Non Profit Legal Issues

Legal Issues Facing Non Profit Corporations

2008

West Orange County Bar Association Award Ceremony

Presenter

Languages

Spanish

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