Six months ago I was pulled over after taking over for the designated driver to look for parking because he was tired and I thought I was sober by that time. I was only 20 at the time so I was charged with a 23140, minor driving over .05, a misdemeanor that comes with a year of driving suspension and a fine. The next day I posted my story online hoping for an answer and went to legal aid for my school. They recommended three lawyers, one of the being William Makler who happened to be the only person to respond to my thread online telling me to call for a consultation. I called him that same day and he was helpful and immediately willing to help. He offered me his services for a cheap price and told me he would get the process in motion. Over the next few months he was able to talk to the DA and I was found not guilty. I had my license returned and it was as if nothing had ever happened. I emailed him constantly throughout the whole case and he was helpful, although I realized that he just wanted to handle the case and tell me when it was over. Calling him that first day was the best decision I could have made, I would recommend him to anyone who is having DUI issues. He seems to have a good relationship with the DA, is able to present him with cases and plead directly to him. This entire ordeal was horrible but it was amazing having someone there to help through the entire case. Hire William Makler.

I was arrested for DUI with a very high BAC.
After first consulting with another well-known defense attorney (who turned me off with his arrogance), I luckily found Bill. From the very beginning I knew I could turn everything over to his very capable hands. Throughout the handling of my case, and even 2 years later when I contacted him to petition for early termination of probation (which he won for me) Bill defined the very highest meaning of "advocate." He was easy-going, respectful, smart, focused, strategic, and "had my back" as if it were his own. I hope that I never have to recommend a DUI attorney to anyone I care about, but if I do, Bill is the only recommendation hands down.

I wholeheartedly recommend Bill to anyone seeking quality legal counsel in Santa Barbara. He provided me with stellar defense in both my DUI case and my DMV hearing by explaining the complex processes to me plainly and helped me understand systemic delays. He's very familiar with all the local prosecutors and judges. Moreso, he has great instincts; he knows when to be aggressive and press the issue with the DAs Office and when to back off. I can't recommend him enough