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Gayle Anne-Marie Gutekunst
About Gayle
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
75%
45 years | 1,000 cases
Litigation
15%
45 years | 51 cases
Constitutional
10%
34 years | 10 cases
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in California for 45 years
State: California
Acquired: 1980
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2013
Location
Gayle Gutekunst, Attorney
2377 West Shaw Avenue, Suite 201A, Fresno, CA, 93711
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Gayle Anne-Marie Gutekunst's Reviews
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Posted by JB | October 6, 2012
Highest Recommendation: Fights in the courtroom and shapes the forums of public perception
As an international media and public information consultant, I served as an advisor to Ms. Gutekunst on a variety of high profile legal defense initiatives. Having observed her approach to clients, she is an extremely competent attorney with the skills and vision that can only be gained from ...
Posted by michael | August 20, 2011
charges dissmissed
outstanding in all areas and will travel to most ca countys prier strikes, dubled sentence,trafficing, conspericy, 11 years my first court date dident ask how i pleded just told me my charges and how much time i was to receve max, dident even get to speek.3 months go by because i was on porole, and ...
Posted by Scott | October 5, 2009
Best lawyer I've ever had
Ive had a few legal problems over the yeras which means Ive had a few lawyers. She is the best who has ever represented me. She made me understand what was going on, treated me without disrespect, and we got guilty on misds (I had 3 felonies going in).
Gayle Anne-Marie Gutekunst's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ms. Gutekunst is one of the most active attorneys on avvo. When she posts an answer, it is thorough, accurate and conveys her passion and commitment to her work. Ms. Gutekunst is at the top of my list of attorneys in the State of California to refer potential clients to. You can't go wrong picking up the phone and calling her."
"I worked with Ms. Gutekunst when we were both in the Fresno County Public Defender's Office. She was always the first person I turned to when I had a question regarding both trial tactics and the law. She is one of the best criminal defense attorneys I have ever worked with."
"I endorse this lawyer. I always enjoy reading Ms. Guteknusts' contributions. She is bright, well read in the law, articulate and thorough. If I were in trouble, I would hire her! She really knows her stuff."
"I have know Gayle for 30 years. She knows the law and works hard for her clients."
"Ms. Gutekunst has offered numerous insightful contributions here Avvo, Her many endorsements are indicative of the high regard in which she is held by her peers. Finally, with her experience handling appeals you know that she is not afraid to fight for you. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Ms. Gutekunst is highly experienced and a passionate advocate for the constitutional rights of her clients. She writes very well and clearly knows her way around a courtroom. Anyone facing criminal charges in San Francisco would be well advised to seek a consultation with Ms. Gutekunst."
"If you are charged with a crime you owe it to yourself to hire a knowledgeable professional to defend your case. Ms. Gutenkunst is exactly that type of her lawyer. She has extensive experience in criminal defense and can put this to your advantage. I encourage anyone to review her qualifications and then contact her to prepare a defense."
"I endorse this lawyer. Gayle Is a hardworking and dedicated member of our profession. She has the experience and skill to represent her clients to their best advantage and get the results that are the best possible."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"35 years of practicing criminal law is extremely experienced. Her 14 years spent as a public defender gives her a huge advantage over most defense attorneys. The DA's know that she knows what they know. Her knowledge of both the law and procedure is excellent and evident in her pro bono contributions. Client reviews are stellar. READ THEM! Do yourself a favor and schedule a consultation. If your lucky she might just agree to represent you. KUDOS"
"I endorse this attorney. She clearly knows what she's talking about."
"Ms. Gutekunst show great thoroughness and analytical skill. That coupled with her compassion and attention to detail are the reasons why I endorse her."
"Ms. Gutekunst's responses are always comprehensive and detailed. Her vast knowledge and years of experience as a criminal defense attorney is readily apparent and I am pleased to endorse her. If you need an experienced criminal defense attorney in the Bay Area, talk to her first."
"Ms. Gutekunst is knowledgeable, dedicated and passionate about achieving her clients' goals. I endorse this lawyer."
"Ms. Gutekunst combines a profound knowledge of criminal law with a rich career experience. To this mix, she adds a deep commitment to and compassion for her clients. I heartily endorse this lawyer."
"Attorney Gutekunst is a knowledgeable lawyer who is generous with her time and expertise. I recommend her."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is a well-respected attorney in the legal community and gives thorough and thoughtful responses on AVVO that are clearly based upon years of experience."
"Ms. Gutekunst consistently demonstrates a thorough understanding of criminal law. Her advise is accurate, practical, and compassionate -- a trait not commonly shared by her peers."
"Ms. Gutekunst has made a substantial number of contributions on avvo.com. I have read several of her contributions and have found them to be thoughtful, informative and practical. I endorse this lawyer's work."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2013.
Discipline, Probation; no Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2013
updated on 08/12/2019This sanction means the attorney had a suspension placed on hold (and ultimately removed) by complying with certain requirements.
Gayle’s comment:
“This involved a 2010 fee dispute with an aggrieved appellate client in a multi-count sex offender case. His appeal was ultimately handled by a different attorney; his conviction was nonetheless affirmed. The matter was resolved through arbitration and the decision of the arbitrators approved by the CA Supreme Court, whereupon probation was lifted.”
Honors
2019
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Top Contributor, AVVO
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Owner, Gayle Gutekunst, Attorney at Law
1992 - 2006
Defense Attorney, Fresno County Public Defender
1982 - 1992
Owner, Gayle Gutekunst, Attorney at Law
1980 - 1982
Associate, Wild, Carter & Tipton
Associations
2013 - Present
CA Appellate Defense Counselmember
1985 - Present
CA Attorneys for Criminal Justicemember
1985 - Present
CA Public Defenders Associationmember
2006 - 2019
Nat'l Assn of Criminal Defense Lawyersmember
Education
1978
Fordham University School of Law
J.D.
1974
Barnard College
B.A.
Languages
English
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