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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 Sonny | August 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Drop your Lawyer and GET APRIL GILBERT
I was convicted of a second DUI and I hired a lawyer who "knew what he was doing" he was forcing me into a program and then April came into my life and saved me. She knew exactly what she was doing and what she needed to do for me to not serve any jail time and have the opportunity to do electronic h...
Posted by anonymous | August 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
The best
Never in my life did I think I would get a dui.... or two. But it happened and there I was, in dui court not knowing what to think. I experienced the worst kind of hell I could ever imagine and April was right there every step. I wanted to give up so many times and she never lost faith in me. Ever. S...
Posted by Savannah | January 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
A true friend!
April was there for me from start to finish through DUI court. It's a daunting position to be in but she was there for me all the way. Any time I called or text her she always answered or returned my calls. She was very involved and truly cared about me, my case, and outcome. I'm now completed with m...
Posted by Vince | November 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great Lawyer
April is everything you would want as a lawyer. She’s smart and creative and very knowledgeable in all aspects of the law. She was able to not only defend me but also minimize the consequences. 10/10 would recommend to everybody.
Posted by Ocie | August 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Ocie Smith
April Gilbert was my defense attorney out of the West Court. Mrs. Gilbert was efficient, attentive, knowledgeable and very aggressive when it came to solving my case. I would recommend her on all levels of her performance. Thank you April for your hard word. Ocie Smith
"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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