Jonah’s knowledge and responsiveness were a large source of comfort during a week of stressful unknowns revolving around a terrible misunderstanding that resulted with my boyfriend in jail for something he hadn’t done. Both of us aren’t from San Francisco, so our unexpected and extended stay in an un...familiar city was frightening, especially while separated. When I had exhausted most relevant and local sources of information and my attempts to plan preparations for the court date were met with overwhelming ambiguity, I sought out legal counsel. After encountering terse responses or none at all from others, I found Jonah. Not only was Jonah very approachable, but he also offered me legal explanations and guidance in a way that I could understand. He was very patient with my whirlwind of questions and responded in a timely manner, even over the weekend. He had access to contacts I didn't and was able to give me updates on the incident report number I provided. Moreover, his non-judgmental and understanding tone during our correspondence helped put me at ease. I was reassured further when he offered to discuss reasonable fees since I had just paid for bail and he was aware of my income situation. Thankfully, in the end, my situation didn't call for hiring legal representation but the advice and follow-up Jonah provided up through the initial court date was, and forever will be, something for which I'm deeply grateful.  I hold Jonah in very high regard because of his willingness to extend help to someone who ended up not financially contracting him for his expertise. All I have to offer is my sincere gratitude and this honest review. Should the need ever arise again, I wouldn't hesitate to reach out to Jonah to represent me or a loved on in a criminal defense case. If you're looking to talk to a person who cares and also happens to be a lawyer, Jonah is the person you want to hire.

If you ever need a great attorney on your side, I would highly recommend Mr. Jonah Chew as that attorney. I was in an accident that ultimately resulted in me being charged with a DUI. Like most people I immediately scoured the internet looking for a good attorney. I came across several and attended a... few consultations, including one with a "high-powered" attorney from Harvard. Let me tell you that once I met with Jonah I was completely put at ease. His friendly demeanor and knowledge of the process helped to ease my anxiety. At the consultation with Jonah he already had a plan of attack on how to minimize the damage that would be inflicted by the court. Additionally, he was willing to work out a payment plan to help ease the financial cost. During the process I had doubts, because you always want to make sure you hired the right attorney to give you the best opportunity against the system and upon consulting with other attorneys they had nothing but high praise for Jonah Chew and his ability. In fact, I was informed that they actually sit on a DUI council/board with Jonah for Bay Area attorneys and assured me that I couldn't find a more tenacious, respected and knowledgeable attorney about DUI law. During the process Jonah always answered my communications quickly, I had many as I was anxious about the case, and did everything to put me at ease in understanding the process. When the process started, and it was long (about 3 years), Jonah had me proactively start programs (Kaiser, DUI program, AA) in order to show that I was serious about correcting my problem. Additionally, he filed a motion to suppress the blood draw that was done in my case and this is when I got my first glimpse of Jonah in action. The day I attended court for his Jonah again with his friendly demeanor helped to put me at ease - I was very nervous going in front of the judge, DA and the arresting officer. Jonah completely picked the arresting officer apart and actually caught him lying on the stand. My motion to suppress was granted and their blood draw was thrown out - a huge blow to the DA's case. Upon completion the DA filed a motion to appeal the decision and Jonah put me in contact with a great appellate attorney who won that for me as well. After the motion to suppress hearing and the appeal process Jonah continually attended court appearances to complete the process only to have it pushed to later dates each time. This was a very long process and Jonah kept me informed of all court dates and activities in a timely manner. I figured this was the courts attempt to try and punish me without being able to punish me because Jonah had gotten their evidence (the blood draw) thrown out. Then there came that miraculous day when Jonah informed me that he had gotten my case dismissed with double jeopardy attached so that the DA could not re-file the case. This was one of the happiest days of my life. I had gone through a three year process with the court, with a lot of anxiety along the way, only to have everything dropped. I can't tell you what this meant to me and my family who had to endure this process with me; I really couldn't believe it when Jonah informed me of the decision. He wasn't even scheduled to go back to court yet, as the court had pushed the issue out yet again, and he got this done. If any of you have a chance to read my review, let me tell you that you ABSOLUTELY cannot go wrong with hiring Mr. Jonah Chew. If you want someone who is knowledgeable, responsive, caring, well respected in the courtroom and can deliver results then Jonah is your attorney. I read all the reviews about him before hiring him and though that some of those people had "one-offs" type of experiences, but I can attest that everything said about Jonah is 100% true and accurate. If anyone I know is EVER in need of an attorney I would not hesitate without a second to refer them to Jonah.

I was referred to Jonah from my auntie, that auntie is getting a nice gift for Christmas. I've had a few meetings with other lawyers, but none were as confident and knowledgeable as Jonah. He was more than willing to make it work with me payment wise since I'm also a full time student. My case was... a DUI, but marijuana related. I went through a checkpoint after work, and was stopped because my car "smelled". I passed the sobriety tests, but they also measured my pulse. Who's pulse wouldn't increase with 10 cops and a bunch of bright lights around you? My car was towed, and I was arrested. I was completely sober the whole time I was detained. As soon as I hired Jonah, he immediately faxed the DMV to contest since my license was taken. After a few long business days, I got mail from the DMV saying that I can get my license! My arraignment was postponed because Jonah met with the DA prior. After being anxious waiting for the results, I eventually get mail saying everything was dropped. Jonah was amazing and very informative the whole time, making you feel comfortable about everything. You get way more than what you pay for.

From January 2012 to May 2015 I had been fighting an incredibly serious case in which (up until September 2014) could have put me in prison for my ENTIRE LIFE without the possibility of parole. My case was one for the textbooks, a wrongful accusation of a heinous and violent crime that I had nothing ...to do with, simply in the wrong place, at the wrong time, with the wrong person. I am a UC Berkeley Graduate and ordained pastor whose integrity and freedom was put on trial (literally) for many years. Over this three and a half year process, I endured a painstakingly inadequate investigation on the part of the prosecution who ignored even some of the most obvious inconsistencies in their version of the story, even when the true perpetrator was handed over to the court on a silver platter, our witness testimonies and hard evidence were largely ignored. In the first 2 years of this trial I went through two other lawyers who did little in terms of advancing my case and I spent enough legal fees that could have been a sizable down payment on a house. Once Jonah was brought into my case in 2013 that is when we really started making positive progress. In September of 2014 Jonah successfully got the third of 3 felonies that I was being charged with dismissed reducing my potential sentence in half. Jonah handled my case with utmost attention and professionalism all the while making me feel confident in his ability to defend my innocence. I am BEYOND ecstatic to stand here and tell you that as of May 8, 2015 thanks to Jonah's tenacity and expertise, I have been EXONERATED of all charges and have finally gotten my life back! I would highly recommend Jonah to anyone who is in a situation in which they need to prove their innocence and character! Thank you Jonah for helping me get the second chance at life that I have yearned for over these excruciating three and a half years!

Jonah is an amazing lawyer! He helped me throughout the legal process and delivered results without promising me anything! I hired Jonah because he was sincere, credible and knowledgeable of the DUI process. This was my best decision I've made after being cited for DUI. He informed me of the legal... process and kept me in the loop. If you want to work with a great lawyer hire Jonah! I gave him 5 stars in all categories because throughout the legal process he took initiative to ensure that he would fight for the best results possible and he delivered! I was ecstatic when I heard the results after he negotiated with the magistrate and prosecutor. He is worth the investment, so if you're thinking about going with a public defender or hiring a private attorney give Jonah a call! Cited: 2nd DUI with accident and refusal to test for BAC Results: Wet and reckless, 9 months 1st offender program (instead of 18 months), reduced courts fees $1400 from $2500, 28 days Sherriff's Work Program (60 days), no jail time (14 days), driver's license (2 year hard suspension) WORTH THE INVESTMENT. Jonah is a great lawyer bottom line. I will recommend him to all my friends and family. He is on your side and will fight to help you!