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also known as April Zwirn
Caring for Clients and Changing Lives!
For more than a quarter of a century, I have made over 100,000 court appearances on cases and conducted 400 hearings and 200 jury and court trials, including serious and complex felonies, misdemeanors, dependency, mental health, juvenile delinquency, and Collaborative court cases: Veteran Treatment Court, Drug Court and DUI Court.
I have dedicated my entire legal career to serve and help people who have found themselves in horrible predicaments and legal trouble.
With my specialized training, and experience, I help people to not only fix their legal troubles but to give them the hope and the tools to make the necessary life changes to get them on the right path.
As a successful and highly recognized trial attorney, I have delivered countless great results for my clients, and the positive changes I have witnessed in their lives is the fuel that motivates my drive.
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17581 Irvine Boulevard, Suite 108, Tustin, CA, 92780
91 Client Reviews
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Posted by Samuel | January 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Great job April, thank you
April , thank you so much for everything you did to help me out and get the best results for my case. I totally appreciate you. You did such a great job and get the best offer form DA . I’m glad you were able to make it easy and fast. I totally recommend Thank you
Posted by Victoria | December 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Beyond Amazing!
I have never needed a lawyer before, but after meeting April I have had such a pleasant experience. She always responds, is helpful and makes sure her clients can find the help they need. For me, there was a point in my case where she could not help me and she helped me find an attorney that can cont...
Posted by anonymous | October 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Unbelievably efficient and committed
I contacted April on a Friday, regarding a case for which I had a felony arrest warrant. She told me that she would head to the courthouse on Monday to get the warrant recalled, and then we would proceed from there. By late Monday morning she had already appeared on my behalf, recalled the warrant a...
Posted by anonymous | July 02, 2022 | Criminal Defense
Best experience with a lawyer ever.
I called April in the morning with questions about my criminal record and she called me back by the end of day with all the answers and more. April was able to lead me in the right direction to help me with my case.
Posted by Jesse Galeana | June 30, 2022
Very knowledgeable
It was a pleasure speaking with April during our consultation. She was very knowledgeable and patience during our call. She was able to answer my questions I had about by situation. I would highly recommend.
"April is an exceptional attorney. She has a wealth of experience in all types of criminal matters. Not only is she skilled and knowledgeable, but she truly cares about her clients, their well being, their families, and their future. She leaves no stone unturned when it comes to serving her client's best interest. April is well respected by her peers, opposing counsel, and the court. I have worked opposite her as a former prosecutor and work alongside her now as a fellow criminal defense attorney. I know her to be honest, intelligent, hard working and compassionate. April is a talented and caring person and an excellent choice for representation in any criminal matter."
"April cares. She is someone who will listen to you, take what you say into consideration, and give thoughtful feedback. She also gives wise counsel and is trustworthy. Whenever I have a question in criminal law - I go to April - because she knows!"
"Ms. Gilbert cares about each and every one of her clients and she takes the time to fight for them in order to get the best disposition possible. Ms. Gilbert is also an extrememely effective trial lawyer. I have seen her in trial and was amazed at the connection she has with the jury...jurors love her!"
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1993
American Jurisprudence Award Criminal Procedure, Western State University College of Law
1991
American Jurisprudence Award Civil Procedure, Western State University College of Law
2021 - Present
Criminal Defense Lawyer, Law Office of April Gilbert
1995 - 2021
Deputy Public Defender, Orange County Public Defender's Office (CA)
1993 - 1995
Contributing Editor, Orange County Lawyer Magazine, Orange County Bar Association
1986 - 1992
Legal Assistant, Law Office Of Harley A. Feinstein
2024 - Present
North Orange County Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
2018 - Present
North Orange County Bar Association,Member
1994 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
1996 - 1997
William P. Gray Legion Lex American Inn of CourtMember
My client was only sentenced to three years in prison (instead of 13), which was the lowest possible term.
1994
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
BA - Bachelor of Arts English Literature
2019
1994
English
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How do I get proof my record was sealed under the CA Clean Slate Act (SB 731) for licensing purposes?
05 May 2025
3407 day Time credits on a 10 year sentence how to find out what error the P.D made on the abstract of judgement n how to fix it
10 May 2025
How can this be dismissed
09 May 2025