William is just amazing. During my selection process, he came across as most genuine who told me what paths we might pursue along with realistic chances. In contrast, most other lawyers sold me just on the best possible outcome.
William is very well connected with the prosecutors and was able to negotiate a really good plea deal. However, he went above and beyond when he was able to further negotiate lower charges based on my unique immigration situation. He is patient with client questions and asks and genuinely cares about getting the best outcome!
Thanks William!
Former Deputy District Attorney serving clients in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura Counties. A partial list of crimes includes, Assault, Battery, DUI, Disturbing the Peace, Domestic Violence, Drug Crimes, Expungements, Marijuana, Misdemeanors, Felonies, Probation Violation, Robbery, Sex Crimes, Theft, Three Strikes, Trespassing, Vandalism, and Warrants.
Former Deputy District Attorney serving clients in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura Counties. A partial list of DUI offenses includes, DUI, DUI of drugs, DUI under the age of 21, DUI with injury, DUI resulting in death, and DMV hearings.
Fraud, Embezzlement, Complex financial products, Ponzi Schemes, and Theft.
William M. Aron is a graduate from the Duke University School of Law and an active member of the California State Bar. While at Duke University, Mr. Aron also earned an M.A. in Psychology, authoring a paper examining the efficacy of polygraph examinations in a criminal law context. His formal education also includes negotiation and dispute resolution research as a visiting scholar at Bond University in Sydney, Australia and a stint as a visiting scholar at Cambridge University in Cambridge, England.
Before entering private practice, Mr. Aron served as a Deputy District Attorney in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he honed his jury trial skills in the process of prosecuting hundreds of DUI and criminal cases. While in private practice, he served as a visiting professor of law through the University of Virginia's Semester at Sea Program and has furnished litigation consulting services to some of the largest law firms in the United States.
Mr. Aron is a Central Coast native and is active in the community. He currently serves on the board of directors of Life, Inc., a non-profit organization which seeks to provide resources and education for at-risk youth.
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Awesome experience
William is just amazing. During my selection process, he came across as most genuine who told me what paths we might pursue along with realistic chances. In contrast, most other lawyers sold me just on the best possible outcome.
William is very well connected with the prosecutors and was able to negotiate a really good plea deal. However, he went above and beyond when he was able to further negotiate lower charges based on my unique immigration situation. He is patient with client questions and asks and genuinely cares about getting the best outcome!
Thanks William!
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Posted by Alex | May 31, 2023
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Alex
I had a very good experience with William Aron, he did what he said he would and the cost was what he quoted me, so no surprises.
Response from William AronJune 1, 2023
Thanks for the opportunity to assist, Alex!
Posted by David | July 8, 2021
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Excellent Experience
I highly recommend William Aron to represent you in your DUI case. He was very knowledgeable, professional, prompt, and supportive during a difficult mistake in my life. He guided me perfectly through the experience and negotiated a great outcome for my case. It made a big difference for me. Thanks
Posted by anonymous | March 29, 2021
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A True "Lawyer's Lawyer"
I have nothing but wonderful things to say about William Aron: Intelligent, knowledgeable, dependable, proactive, efficient, and a great communicator. He is, in short, a true “lawyer’s lawyer.” I retained Mr. Aron to represent me in an administrative matter (concerning professional licensing) when my previous attorney proved that he was unwilling and unable to get the job done. I am so fortunate to have chosen Mr. Aron; For his performance exceeded all expectations. He promptly informed me of updates in my case, and was able to resolve the matter quickly. If, by chance, I ever find myself in a legal bind, I am confident I can depend on him to guide me through the process.
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Posted by Rick | December 2, 2020
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In my darkest hour, I found my light in Bill Aron.
William Aron was a ray of hope at a time when my options appeared limited and the likelihood of a just resolution seemed impossible. Not only was he able to defend me from a false accusation, his calm, professional, and empathetic demeanor gave me the emotional support I also needed. My children and I shall be eternally grateful for his service. I can honestly say that without Bill's representation I would not be here today to write this recommendation. Thank God you chose this profession and work so hard and diligently for those of us who see no hope. God bless you!
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Posted by anonymous | December 1, 2020
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Review of Aron Law Firm
The consult began with a phone conversation, and I immediately felt I was on the right track. Mr. Aron listens, he is empathetic, and he instills confidence. Mr. Aron was able to get my charge dropped without having to go to court. As I had a very positive experience, I would use his firm again, and would recommend him strongly.
Posted by anonymous | October 9, 2020
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Thoughtful, Individualized + Thorough
On William Aron's website, he states that he limits the number of clients with whom he works in order to best focus on and serve the individuals entrusting him with their legal representation. Based on my experience working with him, this rings very true. At each step, he was diligent, thoughtful and professional. I'm grateful for his representation and I would recommend him without hesitation.
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Posted by anonymous | October 4, 2020
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DUI - high BAC - great outcome
I hired William as my attorney shortly after my DUI. I had a >.15 BAC.
William handled all my court appearances and was clear about what I needed to do going forward and what his strategy would be to get the best outcome.
He successfully negotiated as good a deal with the prosecutor’s office as I could have hoped for — for my first time, high BAC DUI, I only had to pay a fine. No jail time. No community service. No additional license suspension beyond what DMV initially imposed.
I am very happy with the outcome and I would highly recommend William as your attorney for any legal issues you are going through.
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Posted by anonymous | July 20, 2020
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Highest Recommendation
Mr. Aron was indispensable in resolving my case. His diligence and professionalism brought about the best possible result, and I would recommend him highly.
Posted by Miriam | May 11, 2020
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Attorney William Michael Aron
Attorney William M. Aron came highly recommended and he did not disappoint but exceeded my expectations. He prioritized my time sensitive needs and provided me with a well written and researched document in a matter of days!
His very personal and supportive responses showed a level of caring that was very comforting and for the first time in months, I feel hopeful of a positive outcome to an extremely difficult and stressful legal situation.
I highly recommend his services and regret that I am limited in my review to only five stars!
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Posted by anonymous | January 14, 2020
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Got me the minimum sentence for my DUI
Very knowledgeable and upfront lawyer. No nonsense, just business which I really appreciated. Answered all my questions very well. He was able to get me the minimum sentence for my first time DUI. 10/10 would recommend.
Posted by anonymous | September 18, 2019
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Amazing DUI Lawyer
I hired William Aron as my lawyer after I got my first DUI.. I had no idea about what to do and he lead me every step of the way. After the first consultation, (which was free) I knew that I wanted him to represent me. He went to court for me, and guided me through all of the steps I needed to take in order to get my record cleared. I am still in the process, but he has given me all of the info about where I needed to get my DUI classes finished; and how to enroll for the SWAP program as oppose to having to serve more time in jail. Bill was a very helpful, and very responsive. Whenever I had a question he would respond to me within the hour or less and provide actual assistance. He stayed in touch with me after every court date and made me feel as comfortable as possible (with a sense of humor!) Not only did he get the judge to lower my sentences, (because I had a BAC of way over .08,) but he was also able to get me a restricted license from the DMV. Overall, I am extremely glad that I had Bill by my side to guide me through all of the necessary steps I needed to take (since I really didn't even know what the steps were at first.) I made sure to follow all of the deadlines he mentioned to me, and has stayed on top of it all.. Bill is amazing and helpful in every way. I would personally, highly recommend him to anyone in a similar case like mine, or any DUI case really!
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Posted by anonymous | January 9, 2019
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DUI reduced to dry reckless
I had a DUI charge in which my preliminary breath test and blood test were 0.087%, a borderline case but over the legal limit nevertheless. I was hoping for a reduction to a wet reckless but knew there was a small chance I could get the DUI conviction with sentencing on the minor end of the spectrum because the SLO county DA is known to be tough. The DA initially refused to reduce the DUI charge, so Mr. Aron called the DA's supervisor and got him and the judge to agree to a wet reckless charge. Somehow, Mr. Aron then got a further agreement on a reduction to a dry reckless charge as long as I attend a wet reckless class. This attorney has excellent connections with prosecutors and will put in the work for the best possible outcome. He was also very helpful in explaining my options when I needed clarification.
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Posted by Sean | August 30, 2018
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Master mitigator
I've been arrested for 3 D.U.I.s and 2 Driving Suspendeds in California. I've been arrested for 2 D.U.I.s in Illinois. I just landed the best job I've ever had and without Bill, I would have lost it. I did a few days in jail and talked to some other guys who were doing months and months for a couple D.U.I.s. I'm grateful for his help in keeping my life going.
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Posted by anonymous | August 23, 2018
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Mr. Aron is the best
I hired Mr. William Aron in 2016 for a really messy case in which I made some poor choices with an ex-girlfriend. My little knowledge of the law and poor circumstances led me to being charged with Stalking, a wobbler felony in the state of California. Me being 21 years old at the time and with my whole life ahead of, I had officially hit rock bottom at this point in my life and felt there was no way I could get out of this mess without either, A: serving time in prison, B: being a convicted felon for life, or C: both. It was at this point that I felt I needed legal consultation. I reached out to a family friend who was a divorce attorney and he recommended me to Mr. Aron. From the moment I met Mr. Aron, I felt a very calming presence from him, as well as confidence in handling the case. With a lot of push back from the victim, we ultimately had to settle for 5 years felony probation, with the option of it being terminated after 2 and my record being expunged. Here we are not even 2 years later, but a year and a half and Mr. Aron calls me to say he thinks we have a chance at getting it cleared even earlier! I was thrilled at this news. Sure enough, we went to court a couple more times and just like that, it was expunged and I was off probation. In conclusion, Mr. Aron is a very intelligent attorney and is a man of his word. When he says he will get something done, he gets it done. I have the upmost respect for Mr. Aron and I truly cannot thank him for enough for all he’s done for me. I highly reccomed his service if you are needing any sort of criminal defense.
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Posted by Mike | July 9, 2018
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DUI Case
I hired William Aron three years ago as my lawyer for my DUI case and he was great! Right away he made me feel like everything was going to be okay with his calm and personable demeanor. As my probation term was ending just a couple months ago, I realized I had not finished one of my requirements ordered by the court. I panicked and called William right away and again he told me he was going to take care of everything and that it'll be okay. I got a second chance by the court thanks to William and finished what I had to do and within weeks of wrapping everything up William even got my DUI expunged as well! I can't say enough how not only is he a great lawyer but a great person as well that will walk you through everything. I am grateful and highly recommend him.
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Posted by Justin | May 11, 2018
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A great lawyer who cares and is great to work with!
I hired Mr. Aron for probation matters on a pretty complex case. Right away he was very easy to work with and open minded. He listened and understood my needs and we set a great plan in motion. Mr. Aron is a rare attorney that actually returns calls and communicates anytime you need him even day-of either by phone or email. He does his homework very well and is always prepared. He researched the needs I was looking for in a post-case matter and in regards to probation, he set a great plan in place in a matter of terms and conditions for probation. Not only did he have a goal in mind, he had fall back results that was important to him to accomplish. I would not hesitate to get in touch with him if needed again, I know I would always be in good hands with a knowledgeable attorney. Also, he has a great office location just right off of state street with a very welcoming atmosphere. This is a pure honest review and very satisfied.
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Posted by anonymous | October 1, 2017
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Case Completely Dismissed
Hiring William Aron as my lawyer in my DUI case was the best decision I could have made. As a student at Santa Barbara City College and a part time employee, I was extremely busy handling the day to day operations of being a fully independent young adult. Let alone handle legal troubles.
After a simple phone call, Mr. Aron asked to meet in person to get an idea of what kind of person I was and how he would handle the case. That was it, he took care of absolutely everything else. After getting to know me Mr. Aron went to bat for me in court and saved me from all charges leaving me with a clean record and a bright future. Thank you Mr. Aron.
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Posted by Sophie | September 29, 2017
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Life Saver
I somehow racked up three DUIs (dumb college years) and Bill represented me on my third. I was facing at least three months in jail and was absolutely devastated. Bill was able to get me on house arrest as an alternative sentencing and it was worth every penny. Fast forward three years later I got a drunk in public charge outside my apartment and again I had to deal with the legal system. Bill was able to get this dismissed and brought major relief to my life. No promises on what he can do for you because every case is different, but I wouldn't go to anyone else for my legal advice and counsel. Thank you so much Bill! You really saved me from some hard times and I'm so grateful for it.
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Posted by anonymous | December 18, 2016
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Attorney services
I wanted to say that William went above and beyond the call of duty when it came to handling my case. He was very diligent in his services, prompt, courteous and went out of his way to assure me when I was nervous or stressed about something in particular. He returned my calls and emails immediately. He was extremely professional at all times and I felt that my case was being handled in the most efficient, diligent way possible. I felt confident in positive results for the outcome of the proceedings.
Even when he was extremely busy he took the time to respond to any concerns or questions I might have had pertaining to the specifics of my case.
I would highly recommend his services to anyone that needs help.
Thank you.
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Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 06
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I had several cases against William when I served as a deputy district attorney. He has excellent negotiation skills and is a good advocate for his clients. I highly endorse him!"
Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 27
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Bill's clients benefit from his great combination of intelligence and legal knowledge. I'd trust him to represent me when everything was on the line."
Criminal defense Attorney | Oct 22
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I came to know William while working for a mutual client. He is a conscientious and earnest attorney that serves his client's interests quite well. For my money, he is the cream of the crop in the greater Santa Barbara area."
Criminal defense Attorney | Sep 23
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Bill is a very knowledgeable criminal defense lawyer who can draw upon his vast prior experience as a prosecutor in order to competently and effectively defend his clients."
Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 02
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Bill Aron is a fantastic attorney. He is intelligent, persuasive, ethical, and aggressive. He is the legal lion you want in your corner of the courtroom. Rest assured he will use every possible defense in your case and consider effective, creative defenses that most attorneys would not ever contemplate. Bill also happens to be a good person who, unlike many attorneys, listens as well as he talks. I whole-heartedly recommend Bill Aron as a criminal defense practitioner."
DUI and DWI Attorney | Jul 11
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Bill Aron when he was in the District Attorney's Office. He had a keen understanding of the law and a persuasive courtroom style. I recommend him without hesitation."
Criminal defense Attorney | Apr 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Bill Aron is one of the most intelligent, capable, hard-working and knowledgeable attorneys I have had the pleasure of working with. Perhaps his most striking characteristics are his creative problem solving and his devotion to his clients. I have often known Bill to take on seemingly impossible matters and, through a combination of experience and thorough analysis of the facts and law, bring about a favorable result for his client. He is also an individual and a lawyer of the highest integrity. I recommend him without hesitation."
Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 08
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"As a prosecutor I had dozens of cases where Bill Aron represented the defendant. Without exception, he handled each case with skill, tenacity, and good sense. He handles every type of case, from the high profile and serious case in the papers to the run-of-the-mill, and gives each one complete attention and does an excellent job for his clients. He is a highly respected and talented attorney, and a great guy as well."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jul 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Bill is a smart, saavy attorney who gets great results for his clients. I trust Bill's advice and know other attorneys and professionals who do as well. He has had excellent training--both from a top-tier, large firm and in the District Attorney's office. In addition to his experience, Bill also has the innate confidence and strong personality necessary to present a case to a judge and jury. I would not hesitate to hire Bill as my legal counsel."
Litigation Attorney | Jul 13
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Bill Aron is easily one of the most highly skilled trial lawyers I have had the privilege of working with.
His diversity of experience gives him an uncommon perspective, while his ability to communicate clearly makes him an outstanding advocate.
I would not hesitate to retain his services."