William C. Makler

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.

Mr. Makler assisted me with my court issues and did an incredible job. I felt as though he genuinely cared about helping me and he worked to achieve the best possible outcome for me and my case. I was able to stay informed on my case and felt comfortable in knowing that I understood what was going on... throughout the process. Mr. Makler’s patience and professional manner was extremely appreciated, especially when dealing with such a stressful situation already. I wouldn’t hesitate to highly recommend Mr. Makler to any friend or family member who finds themselves in need of his services and would be certain that’d they’d be in very capable, and genuinely helpful, hands.

Bill Makler helped me out of a stressful predicament. I got charged with disorderly conduct with alcohol in isla vista and I am under 21 years old so it resulted in my license being suspended. I then missed court for that charge resulting in a warrant for my arrest. Within 3 days of calling Mr .Makle...r my arrest warrant was recalled and my driving license reinstated. I then proceeded to miss multiple deadlines for my court requirements but Mr. Makler was able to take care of everything and still get me the same deal even when I didn't contact him and let him know what was going on till the last minute. I ended up getting to keep my license and not have anything stay on my record. I couldn't possibly ask for better service; my phone calls and emails were always answered, he was always reassuring that everything would be okay, and it was because of him.

Mr. Makler helped me with a minor criminal offense two years ago. He laid out my options and told me what he could do. Not only did he follow through with getting my charge dismissed, but he did so while communicating well and answering all of my questions in a prompt manner. He remained persistent i...n getting the job done. Now, two years later, Mr. Makler is still answering questions I have regarding the incident - even late at night! You cannot go wrong with this lawyer.