Ilan Mordechai Funke-Bilu

Ilan Mordechai Funke-Bilu

3.4
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 46 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at San Luis Obispo, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

1008 Walnut St, San Luis Obispo, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 46 years

State: California

Acquired: 1979

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Law Offices of Ilan Mordechai Funke-Bilu

1008 Walnut St, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401-2792

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Ilan Mordechai Funke-Bilu's Reviews

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3.4 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
4 star (0)
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Posted by Stephen Ellis | January 7, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Not even worth one star again

There is a review “not even worth one star” I didn’t write it but I might as well have, same circumstances same result,Bill just took $5k and put it in his pocket,questioned nothing hoisted white flag and sold me down the river,dreadful individual.unscrouopulous!

Posted by Rob | October 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The attorney you need.

When the situation requires the best, forget the rest. I have a huge crescent wrench in my tool box. Its very expensive and rarely comes out of the box. When I have to use that wrench, nothing else will work. When you need Ilan, you need Ilan. Why gamble your future on another attorney?

Posted by anonymous | May 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Not worth one star

I needed a lawyer to defend me against an ex who was seeking a restraining order on a bogus allegation. Let me be clear about this: there was not a shred of truth or proof to her allegation. Before we went to court he told me he was ready to take on the allegation. But in court, Bilu didn't lift a f...inger to contest the plaintiff's lawyer who used her concocted story to get the court to issue a restraining order. He just sat there and didn't say a word in my defense. Bilu sold me down the river and because of him my reputation is soiled. I had never before or since been involved with the law or police. And in this case there was no police involvement. Keep away from Bilu. He'll take your money and do nothing for you.

Posted by Don | April 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

wonderful expericence he knows the law well

Wonderful Smart Lawyer , knows the system well , judges public defenders prosecutors all are like friends and get behind close doors and come back with a winner deal for your money . very happy it was a tad expensive but with the death of gma and inheritance we figured why cheat ourselves and settle ...for second best - ask around and u will see this man gets results , but the most important part in my most opinion is the connection between some of the higher priced lawyers u get what u pay for with Mr Ilan . nice man always a little early or on time and he lets u talk and explains all the options and he will i hope get u a good outcome , mine was a difficult case put he pulled it off like a pro . thank you , i am one grateful man for hiring you . good choice we made under duress hope i dont need u again - if id do i am glad u got my back - later

Posted by anonymous | February 28, 2013

Best Criminal Lawyer in the County

Mr. Ilan Funke Bilu is truly amazing and passionate about his work. I hired him for my son and he saved his life. I hope to never need a criminal lawyer again, but if anyone I know needs one, he has by far the best there is.

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William Ausman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ilan Funke-Bilu is one of the rare individuals who makes our community a better place to live. He is down to earth and truly listens to people and understands their concerns and problems. He has been an excellent protector of individual rights and freedoms. His courtroom experience and understanding of the jury system can not be matched by anyone in our county. It is truly a treat to watch how he conducts a jury trial. He carefully listens to each situation and is able to effectively communicate with everyone within the system and through out the legal process. Funke-Bilu is universally respected in the legal community and has the temperament, personality and dedication to be the best criminal defense trial attorney in the county."

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Katherine Schwinghammer

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ilan Funke-Bilu is greatly respected by me and other criminal defense attorneys who have seen him at work. His experience and insight into criminal cases is likely beyond compare. He's a very talented, knowledgeable, and experienced criminal defense lawyer, and he's a leader in our community."

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2018

Certified Specialist - Criminal Law, State Bar of California

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Associations

2000 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Lifetime Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Alcocer vs. Superior Court (1988) 206 Cal. App. 3rd 951

Writ granted. Trial court reinstated defense attorney.

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Education

1979

Western State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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