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Posted by Michael | February 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Brian is Great!!!!

Words can't explain how genuine and caring Brian is. After our first meeting I knew I was in great hands. When you get falsely accused of doing something you did not it is a horrible feeling. I got falsely accused of sexual assaulting a women. The whole process was about a year and Brian took ste...ps in order to ensure that I was going to be safe and not mistreated. I put all my faith and confidence in Brian and the case ended up being dismissed by the District Attorneys office. Brian made tense and stressful situations not so stressful anymore. Throughout the process I realized Brian was not just a lawyer he was a friend. Anytime I needed him when I was feeling depressed and stressed he was there to help me. To make sure I was ok and everything was going to be alright. I couldn't imagine having any other lawyer than Brian. His knowledge and experience is incredible. Brian's character always brought me up when I was feeling down. He was available for me 24/7. I will always consider Brian now as part of my family. I will always refer Brian because he is the one that is going to help you get through it all and keep your head held high.

Posted by Sean | July 13, 2015

An excellent experience where you would not otherwise expect it.

In my search for an attorney, I came across several prospects that seemed knowledgable but also came off more interested in gouging me for money rather than looking out for my interest. There were also a few that just didn't seem to show any integrity which was definitely not what I was looking for. ...The "cheap" attorneys seemed more content in just pushing me to settle despite the ramifications. Brian charges a flat fee for service based on the amount of time he anticipates to spend on the case but that has never stopped him from putting in what I consider an extremely large amount of effort when necessary. He goes above and beyond and fought for me relentlessly (but not in a pushy or combative manner) but was also wise enough to show me which battles were worth fighting and which weren't. As a former DA turned defense attorney, I trusted him to understand the ins and outs of the system and he did not disappoint. An extra bonus was that he recently brought on Kyle Molchan who has just also been an incredible asset when I'm unable to reach Brian immediately. Kyle shows the same integrity and the synergy they have is great. I can't say enough to show my appreciation for all Brian and his team has done for me but would highly, highly recommend him to anyone who's looking for criminal representation. If anyone is looking to contact me directly as a reference, let Brian know and I'll happily do so.

Posted by anonymous | March 19, 2015

WHEN EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ETHICAL CONDUCT MATTER

When my son was accused of a crime he did not commit, our family was devastated and sent on an excruciatingly painful, emotional roller coaster. Our complete inexperience on similar matters landed us with unscrupulous attorneys who after 7 months of giving us the run around with callous indifference... and taking our money did literally NOTHING. I was disheartened, exhausted and convinced that “ethical attorney” was an oxymoron. But then I met Brian Gurwitz. From the very first meeting with him and his associate attorney I knew my son’s case would be in good, highly competent, ethical hands. He immediately immersed himself in the case; we were not just a client, we were human beings who had put their trust in him, a trust he honored thru the entire case. He was fully invested, determined, focused and comfortingly confident without making any promises. He was amazingly diligent and left no stone unturned in his search for the facts, uncovering the alleged victim’s less than unblemished background and highly questionable credibility. His associate attorney and his investigator were equally diligent in their research for the facts and their commitment to get justice for my son. At trial he was drama-free, professional, forceful, fully prepared, organized, never missing a beat. In less than 3 hours the jury returned a unanimous verdict of not guilty. Only 13 weeks had passed since Brian had taken the case!! I wholeheartedly recommend Brian as an ethical, highly skilled, accessible attorney with a great sense of humor, who learns his cases from A-Z and who never loses sight of the fact that his client is a human being . Brian and his team will always be a very important part of our lives.

Posted by Sloane | February 16, 2015

Above and Beyond

I posted my bail and got home after my arrest, but was astonished to find that my arrest was all over the news. I was now being portrayed as a monster to the public and my outlook was not very positive. I had reporters on my doorstep and threats in my email inbox. I was not allowed to see my children... and I thought I would be going to jail. I knew that I needed an attorney, and I needed a really good attorney. I found Brian Gurwitz, and after retaining his services, my outlook changed. I was an alcoholic and I needed help, not punishment. Brian understood that and made that the priority. He really looked after me during the the entire process. At one point during the process while I was at home, I got seriously injured in a completely unrelated accident. Brian came and got me to a hospital! His excellent relationship with the court and prosecutor's office made it possible for him to relate the issues and find a mutually beneficial conclusion. I really mean beneficial. Brian was able to get me into a rehabilitation program instead of any jail time. I got the help I needed, not a prison sentence that would have taken me farther away from my family and a good future. Now, 3 years later. I have completed my sentence and remain sober and productive. Today, Brian is currently working on the expungement of my felony and the possible reduction to a misdemeanor. He has stayed with me from the very beginning with sound advice and steadfast encouragement. My whole life changed that fateful day when I was arrested. Thanks to Brian Gurwitz, it was changed for the better.

Posted by Derek | February 13, 2015

Perfect, Compasionate Attorney at Law

I had the pleasure of meeting Brian Gurwitz back in 2011 while being detained. At that time i had all loss of hope. Brian visited me in Jail to get a full understanding of what had happened upon my arrest. After reviewing my case he was very informative of what my options would be. with my court dat...e just three weeks away a friend of mine had posted my bail. Being the person I once was at that time, I was arrested again and caught a whole new case to add to the one i was on bail for. Now i was in deep. Awaiting to see the judge I was asked if I had a attorney working my new case. I told them that Brian Gurwitz was working on another case and asked them to please contact him. By the end of the day Brian arrived and assured not to worry. By my surprise Brian took on my new case at no charge. With my two cases, I was facing up to five years in prison. Brian informed me of Delancey Street as being another option, a two year Behavior Modification Program. So I submitted a letter to Delancey Street and awaited an interview. After two weeks, I was interviewed and accepted. Thanks to Brian's success as a great attorney and respectful attitude with the law he was able to convince the judges that Delancey Street would work for me. I was granted the opportunity to try something new and change my life around. When think that was good enough, to add, he picked me up from jail, took me to dinner, and drove me to Delancey Street. During our dinner meeting, Brian gave me his word that if I complete and graduate from Delancey Street, he would take all my cases to the courts and have my record sealed, and let me tell you, Brian Gurwitz is a man of his word!

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