After being arrested for DUI and having no idea how to represent myself, I immediately called several attorneys the morning I was released. I was impressed that, not only did Aaron return my call personally but within ten to fifteen minutes. (only two others got back to me and not in a timely fashion...). I explained what had happened and Aaron told me there were a couple things that didn't sound right, and he was very confident we could win in court. Well, he was right. Even though my breath alcohol level was .15% (almost twice the legal limit) he won the Motion to Suppress and the court case was dismissed. He also won the DMV hearing. As a result of Aaron's great work, there was no conviction, no license suspension, no fines, no points. 100% WIN. Aaron Bortel made a huge problem in my life go away. I can't thank him enough.

I was referred to Aaron by a work colleague who was familiar with Aaron's skills as a DUI attorney. From the first moment I walked into his office and met him, I was impressed. Aaron is very professional, and you can tell that he knows his stuff. He even had a breathalyzer in his office and he explai...ned to me how they worked and where they can be misleading. Since I was a science guy, he also went over how your body metabolizes the alcohol you consume and how it goes into your blood. In our initial consultation, he asked me details about my arrest and answered every question that I had (which was a lot). I was very nervous about my arrest, especially since I am not from the U.S., I was just here visiting when I was arrested for DUI. He told me what possible outcomes he thought he could get from the charges, and what kind of time frame I should expect. I felt very comfortable with my decision to hire Aaron after walking out of his office after our first meeting. Aaron kept me informed every time there was a development on my case. In each event, he would describe the situation and let me know what to expect next. When it came time to for Aaron to talk to the D.A. about my case, Aaron was able to have my charges significantly reduced at the first hearing. Given my situation, it was a very good outcome, and I was able to accept the charges, pay a small fine and move on. The best part of this entire process was that Aaron was able to help me keep my drivers license! I am very grateful for the help that Aaron provided, and I highly recommend him to anyone needing help with DUI charges.

Arrested for DUI in SF but did not live there. Had some worries regarding making and attending the court dates especially since I did not live there and travel often for work. Glad to know that my case, although it took some time, was dismissed (DMV) thanks to Aaron. Also I did not have to change... my life and daily routine because of this incident all thanks to a very knowledgeable attorney. I was able to get a temporary licences and finally get back my real license and I didn't even have to show up once to court.

Aaron made my DUI case go very smooth, he has well knowledge of the court system and works hard to give you the best results . I didn't even have to show up to court or to the DMV hearing. We all know how time consuming this can be especially if you have a busy schedule.I didn't even take one day off... from work he took care of all the appearances. He gave me good advice and kept me very calm. One of the reasons I picked Aaron was because I got my DUI the day before Christmas eve which was a Friday. We all know how busy everybody is with their loved ones during those times. On saturday which was Christmas eve I called a whole bunch of lawyers and they were all answering services telling me that I wouldn't be able to talk to their lawyer until after the holidays , but not Aaron he took my call that same day and gave me all the advice I needed. He stayed on the phone with me for like an hour or so and wasn't rushing me. I would defenetly recommend him to any one that has to go through a DUI. I was very scared because I taught I was done. i was very intoxicated when I got pulled over and that was the cause of my refusal. He fought through thick and thin and not only did my refusal get dropped @ court and @ DMV I kept my licence without a suspension. Thus saving my job.Thanks to Aaron I can go on with my life..

Simply stated, Aaron Bortel is one of the finest DUI attorneys specializing in DUI cases. I hired Aaron back in May 2011 after my DUI arrest (.12 BAC) while driving home across the EB bridge. Initially, after my arrest, I really had no idea how to proceed in finding a good lawyer to represent my ca...se. I previously have never been arrested, nor have I had any previous crimminal history. So the concept of looking for a reputable DUI attorney was a little daunting to say the least. Thankfully, a very close friend sent me Aarons profile link. After reading his simple, yet very informative link, I immediatley had a very good feeling about him so I gave him a call. He almost immediately called me back, and from that first conversation, Aaron was nothing short of amazing! I explained my case and shared my many concerns as to how the DUI would affect my life in general terms, but more specifically, my job status as well. Driving is an essential part of my employment with my company and I understood the ramifications of having a DUI on my driving record. Aaron empathized with my situation and immediately calmed many of my fears . He answered many of my questions, and was very knowledgeable and informative about the procedures following a DUI arrest. After the initial phone call, I felt much better, and decided to hire Aaron. After meeting in person, I had confirmation that I made the right choice in having Aaron represent me. He was warm, personable, compassionate, very genuine and professional. He is extremely knowledgeable about DUI law and DMV administrative actions. He explained what type of court proceedings that I would be involved in , and presented several realistic possible outcomes for my case. In addition , he never made unreasonable promises or expectations that he would be unable to keep. His honesty and integrity is highly impressive! He also allowed for a payment plan of his fees which helped me financially considering the long DUI process. He genuine care and concern for me, his dedication towards my case (spending many long days/nights/weekends), continually keeping me informed and walking me through each step of the court processes, and essentially working extremelely hard in order to have the best possible outcome for my case (His court trial skills are exemplarary!) I was amazed at how he knew the judges, DA's and DMV hearing officers who presided over my case, which definitely helped me receive a final outcome that FAR exceeded my imagination and expectations! (court fines/community service, and driving priviledges) Aaron took such great personal care of me that eventually, he became more than my attorney, he actually became my friend! He literally made what could have been one of the worst experiences in my life, into one that became a positive, less heartbreaking one. I owe him MANY thanks for my life! I can never say quite enough about the talented Mr. Bortel, however, if you are in the unfortunate position of getting arrested for a DUI, look no further. Aaron Bortel is the attorney for you!