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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
92 Client Reviews
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Posted by Maritza | February 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Excellent attorney!
I had never needed to seek an attorney or been in a legal situation where I needed legal counsel, but I was very fortunate to have April represent me in my legal case. She was there for me when I needed to report to court, was quick with updates about my case, and when my case was dismissed with no...
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 anonymous | April 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Amazing, detailed and aggressive lawyer
April Gilbert is an amazing attorney. Her years of experience in criminal law and reputation with judges and lawyers in the OC courtrooms place your case in the best hands. I was mortified when I got my first DUI. April was quick to work out the best outcome for me. She also referred me to a DMV atto...
Posted by Mike W | February 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Fantastic Attorney!!
April just recently represented our son in Orange County Superior court. We as Parents live some 2500 miles away from Orange County and needed an attorney which would keep us up to date while going thru the justice system. April aways Called, emailed or texted us Throughout the entire process which t...
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...
"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