William C. Makler

I chose Bill Makler based on a number of outstanding reviews online. What Bill has done throughout the last 8 months has confirmed and now exceeded my highest expectations. I made a huge mistake. Relapsed on alcohol, drove, made a wrong turn and found myself on the property of the federal governme...nt. I was charged with trespassing, open containers, and DUI. My BAC was high and I found myself waking up the next morning in total fear and shame. The first thing I did was start searching for a reputable attorney with a proven track record. Everything I read pointed me in Bill's direction. I called and left him a message on a Saturday. 5 minutes later he called me back. He spoke with me about my case and after that first conversation I knew he was the real deal. Throughout the next 8 months, he managed my fears, replied to every email within 20 minutes, and outlined a plan of action. The list of things he did to help save my license and job could go on and on. Bill won my DMV hearing, got my trespassing and open containers dropped, and negotiated a delayed sentencing at the federal court to help align everything with the DMV in case we didn't win. He's generous with his time and leaves you knowing your case matters. I can't thank this man enough for his service. His entire team was great. Thank you!

The bottom line upfront is that William Maker gets results! He is confident, resilient, and an extremely effective lawyer at the top of his class. He and his staff are ultra professionals with unparalleled legal knowledge. In my case he was both steadfast, methodical, and focused on accomplishing th...e best possible outcome. He possesses the interpersonal tact, and creates the conditions necessary for a winning legal team. He is mental agile, empathetic, and an excellent communicator. He has a superb ability to manage resources, negotiate and adapt to ever changing conditions. William Maker literally gave me a new lease on life. I was facing jail time, heavy fines, extended probation, and loss of driving privileges. His sober intellectual approach along with his patient articulate nature will put you at easy straight away. I hold he and his staff in the highest regard, for William Maker is a true gentleman who earnestly cares about his clientele. His impeccable diligence and attention to detail are consistent with the highest levels of professional excellence. He is consistently well prepared and innovative while he maintains the high standards in all aspects behavior and character. William Maker consistently provided me clear guidance and accomplished the mission he set out to do. William Maker gets results!

Bill Makler is an extremely dedicated, hard working, and intelligent attorney who will do whatever it takes to battle your case and come out with the best outcome possible, no matter how hard the case (I had a high BAC and other things going against me). I was very discouraged, worried about my futur...e, but Bill Makler was comforting all while being realistic and not sugar coating anything. He was very quick to respond to emails and calls and explained everything so clearly and precisely so that I was always prepared and knowing what to expect. He helped me avoid trial, and after going back and forth with the DA for several months, the charges were dropped to two infractions. I was extremely pleased with this outcome and 100% recommend him to everyone.

I hired William Makler last year when I was arrested for DUI (my second). His glowing online reviews and enviable reputation stood out, so I called him for a free consultation. Once I spoke with him, I instantly knew he was the lawyer for me. He exudes professionalism, integrity, and intelligence. He... spoke to me with respect and absolute honesty, making no outrageous claims as a way of suckering me into a quick bargain. In addition, his hiring price was very reasonable, even generous. I would have been a fool NOT to hire him. Mr. Makler had no easy task taking me on as a client. My high BAC (nearly double the legal limit) and prior conviction were not working in my favor, and he made it clear from early on that we were swimming upstream with my case. Happily, with a little bit of luck and an even greater amount of skill, Mr. Makler managed to exploit various weaknesses in the DA's (and my arresting officer's) case, first winning me the DMV trial--(a tremendous victory in itself which saved my driver's license)--and ultimately winning me a phenomenal settlement in court in the form of a Wet Reckless. This supremely less dire conviction seemed an impossible dream, but Mr. Makler, capable, intelligent, and dedicated professional that he is, worked hard for over a year to see this outcome through. Along the way he kept me updated and in the loop, patiently answering all the nervous questions I threw at him. He never made me feel annoying, or that I wasn't being heard, which is a bit of a surprise considering how many frazzled and anxious clients he must experience day-to-day. In the end, Makler handled my case with the care and conviction that I hoped for but wasn't necessarily expecting in my DUI lawyer. His expertise in the legal field saved my skin. Two DUI convictions in 10 years would have been devastating. To have that second DUI turned into a Wet Reckless, and not lose my license to boot, was such a wonderful and unexpected gift. And I owe it all to this lawyer, who is not only a first-rate professional but also a really kind and decent human being. After making the worst decision to drink and drive, hiring him was without a doubt the best decision I could have made. For those of you who are looking for legal representation, trust me, you want this man fighting in your corner. I will always be grateful to him for his incomparable work.

I approached Bill Makler to speak with him about representing my son on 2 misdemeanor charges. I wasn't certain he would be interested in the case since many attorneys of Mr. Makler's caliber do not take on minor cases. However, he understood that the charges were major to my son and accepted the ca...se. In large part due to Mr. Makler's reputation for honesty and integrity in the Santa Barbara legal community, he was able to get the 2 misdemeanor charges reduced to 0. It doesn't get any better than that. Our family is most grateful for his representation.