Cherie Lynn Brenner

Cherie Lynn Brenner

also known as Cherie Brenner

4.4
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 36 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Solvang, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

1607 Mission Drive, Suite 212, Solvang, CA

About Cherie

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Cases ranging from Capital death to driving on a suspended license

39 years | 1,000 cases

50%
DUI and DWI 50%

handling cases in every aspect of driving a motor vehicle with over 25 years of experience.

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 36 years

State: California

Acquired: 1990

Not Eligible to Practice Law (Not Entitled)

No misconduct found

Location

The Brenner Law Firm

1607 Mission Drive, Suite 212, Solvang, CA, 93463-2995

Law Offices of Cherie l. Brenner

731 So. Lincoln Street, Santa Maria, CA, 93458

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Cherie Lynn Brenner's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Posted by Sheri | November 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

THIS ATTORNEY IS A CON ARTIST

This attorney represented me in oc years ago... she completely botch my divorce case. The fact that the majority reviews on here are "anonymous" shows that it's probably just her making these good revires for herself. She did no work and completely up charged me. She had such a bad reputation in sout...hern California that she moved her practice to norcal. BE AWARE. I do not want any others to fall victim of her incompetence and money hungry nature!! Please do your research on her

Posted by anonymous | November 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Best attorney ever

I read the reviews before I retained Ms. Brenner even the bad ones. I found the bad one odd because I knew the facts didn't make sense because the courts were closed when this person stated Ms. Brenner represented them in court. I am writing this review because I know that review is false and because... I never had a better attorney who even lowered her fee because of my financial problems.

Posted by anonymous | February 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Incompetent

Brenner actually got lost on the way to the courthouse (!), was late and therefore had no time to prepare. She didn't remember the basic facts of our case. Judge asked her a crucial question and she was completely silent, no reply, just stared blankly like a deer in headlights. This lost our case for... us which should have been easily won. I do not recommend this "attorney".

Posted by anonymous | July 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Trust This Lady!

Cherie has years of experience and it shows. If you need someone to represent you to the DA and in Court, to support and advice you, and to negotiate the best outcome, while treating you like a human being, and with sensitivity and expert skill, make Cherie your choice! I did and am SO pleased I beli...eved the five star review I'd seen which made me to hire her.

Posted by anonymous | December 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney

To The Point

Ms. Cherie Brenner- Outstanding, professional, to the point... Cherrie will tell you blunt without hesitation about the system, about cases and can perhaps foresee the outcome- I was incredibly persistent in communication, I was anxious, I was incredibly overzealous & nervous about my case- di...fficult to say the least - Every time she spoke-the language of Law just flew over my head- but then she explained where I could understand- and put me at ease- Believe me- I am not an easy person to connect with-Cherie Brenner made it easy for me to understand- Incredibly professional- knows the legal system from front to back in my observation- Mr. Brenner- Thank You

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Cherie Lynn Brenner's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Cherie. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Elliot Yi

Unknown lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Vincent Russo

Unknown lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A conscientious and extremely dedicated attorney. She is honest, very hardworking, and fights for her clients."

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Michael Fremont

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Ms Brenner is an excellant attorney and has a reputation as a knowledgable and a strong advocate for her clients. As a trial attorney Ms. Brenner has had truly remarkable success for her clients with one of the strongest success records in court. Ethical, knowledgable and caring."

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Vincent Russo

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2005

Top Trial Attorney, San Diego Public Defenders Office

Work Experience

1990 - Present

Attorney, The Brenner Law Firm

1990 - 2006

Attorney at Law, County of San Diego

Associations

2015 - Present

Santa Barbara Bar Association

Attorney Member

2007 - Present

Southern California Mediation Association

attorney

2005 - Present

Trial Lawyers Association

attorney

2005 - Present

Ca. Marriage and Family Therapist Association

attorney

2004 - Present

UCLA Alumni Association

Alumni

1990 - Present

Calif Bar Association

attorney/fee arbitrator

1990 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association

Attorney

1990 - Present

North County Bar Association, Family Law Section

attorney

2008 - 2015

Orange County Bar Association

attorney

1990 - 2015

California Public Defenders Association

private attorney

Sample of Legal Cases

In Re Marriage of St John

Wife receives increase

People vs. Daniel Rodrick

Voluntary manslaughter

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Education

2007

Harvard University Law School

certification

2005

University of California, Hastings College of the Law

certification

1989

Western State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

University of California - Los Angeles

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2005

Legal studies

ADR Negotiations and Constitutional Law

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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