I recently worked with George and I am so pleased with the outcome! He was extremely knowledgeable and professional throughout the entire process. He was always available to answer my questions, provided great advice, and was very understanding of my situation. He made sure that I was informed every step of the way and I could not have asked for better representation. I would definitely recommend him to anyone in need of a lawyer!
Highly Recommend if you want a worry-free process!
I would highly recommend the services of George Gigarjian. George is completely professional, experienced, and honest. He was extremely patient and responsive to my MANY questions. George helped make my process smooth and free from excessive stress. I would recommend George to any of my family or friends in need of a friendly and knowledgable lawyer.
For over 29 years, George Gigarjian has been successfully representing people accused of crimes and people injured in personal injury matters. In 1998, Mr. Gigarjian started his own law firm in Santa Cruz. Since that time, Mr. Gigarjian has continued to represent clients in all felony and misdemeanor matters, and plaintiffs in personal injury matters with a long record of proven results.
Whether you face a DUI charge, drug related charges, domestic violence charges, or any other criminal matter, the Law Office of George J. Gigarjian can help. We offer a clear and accurate appraisal of you case, so you have realistic expectations and a clear understanding of the legal proceedings.
If you have been injured in a car accident, due to a slip and fall, by a dog bite, or by some other means, we can help you negotiate against insurance companies, maximize your recovery, and, if necessary, take your case to trial.
The Law Office of George J. Gigarjian will help you navigate through your legal matter with service, integrity and results.
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Stress Free
I recently worked with George and I am so pleased with the outcome! He was extremely knowledgeable and professional throughout the entire process. He was always available to answer my questions, provided great advice, and was very understanding of my situation. He made sure that I was informed every step of the way and I could not have asked for better representation. I would definitely recommend him to anyone in need of a lawyer!
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Posted by LY | August 1, 2022
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Highly Recommend if you want a worry-free process!
I would highly recommend the services of George Gigarjian. George is completely professional, experienced, and honest. He was extremely patient and responsive to my MANY questions. George helped make my process smooth and free from excessive stress. I would recommend George to any of my family or friends in need of a friendly and knowledgable lawyer.
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Posted by Jenny | July 4, 2022
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George is great
We worked with George on a tough case for 2 years. We met with George several times in person as well as on Zoom and on the phone. George is not only a rockstar at what he does in the court room, but he is also deeply involved in the Santa Cruz community. He is personable and empathetic, while maintaining the highest level of integrity and professionalism. We highly recommend George!
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Posted by anonymous | May 31, 2022
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Felony DUI with bodily injury dropped to just a Misdemeanor DUI
My girlfriend and I don't drink often, but we finally decided to go out on the weekend to celebrate her finishing her exams. We went out a little late and the restaurant we were at was closing soon. We ended up not wanting to waste the alcohol and drank too quickly (stupid decision). It began raining heavily and on the drive home, the car hydroplaned and we slid off the road into the forest. The car got totaled, I had minor injuries, and my girlfriend had a bruise. Right after getting out of the car, the police arrived on the scene with ambulances. I told the officers truthfully what happened, took an alcohol breath test, and was arrested for a felony DUI with bodily injury to the passenger (my girlfriend.) Long story short, after recommendations from people around the area about George, I decided to hire him as my lawyer. He was very knowledgeable about my sort of cases and transparently broke down what could happen--best case scenario vs worst case scenario kind of things. He was very detail oriented, knew the law inside-out, and knew what he was talking about. Best of all he had a great sense of humor to make light of such a dark situation. After listening to his advice and doing the things that could help my case better, he was able to drop my felony DUI with bodily injury to just a misdemeanor DUI! If it wasn't for George, my life trajectory would have been completely different and it helped me to realize picking a good lawyer is the difference between being labeled as a criminal or a citizen who made a mistake. I can't stress how lucky I was to hire George as my lawyer and I hope this review can help any future people who might find themselves in a similar situation as I did.
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Posted by Greg | May 26, 2022
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Excellent Lawyer
George is not only smart and personable, he knows the law and how the system works. Just as important, he knows all the people associated with the Santa Cruz court system. He has been my lawyer for about five years and has helped me with a variety of legal issues. He calms me down and puts me at ease – I have every confidence in his abilities and his work ethic. George is the man to call especially if your freedom is at stake. He is a trusted advisor.
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Posted by Jeremy | May 20, 2022
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Excellent lawyer
Highly recommend George. Excellent lawyer. He always responded quickly. Had great advice. Very well connected.
Posted by Dan | March 31, 2022
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George Gigarjian Review - A+
I cannot recommend George enough. From start to finish he was there for me and helped to get charges dropped on my case. I needed a lawyer and at first I was very nervous with tons of stress and anxiety. Looking back, I 100% know that I made the right decision in choosing George as my lawyer. His calm demeanor, great communication, and decades of experience proved to really be the real deal. If it were not for George I would have had more charges, more fines, jail time, and more work service that would need to be complete. I wish my thanks and gratitude could be more expressed than just a Yelp review. In all, if you are looking for a lawyer to truly represent you, that is George Gigarjian.
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Posted by Liz | May 17, 2021
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Would highly recommend
My husband and I decided to visit Santa Cruz for the weekend when we were met with an unfortunate situation. George helped us out in a time when we really needed someone by our side. He was polite, professional and made timely responses to our questions. I would highly recommend him.
Posted by anonymous | April 5, 2021
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Thank you, George!
George is an experienced attorney in Santa Cruz, CA that navigated a difficult situation and provided guidance throughout the entire process. He was very responsive and personable. It seems like everyone in the Santa Cruz legal system knows George, which was a good sign that helped in making the decision to hire him. We highly recommend George!
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Posted by Carrie | March 23, 2021
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Highly Recommend
Due to an unfortunate circumstance at the beginning of COVID I contacted George regarding a criminal issue that had arisen involving a neighbor and my husband. We contacted George on a Sunday morning and he immediately returned our call and met with us the following day.
Working with George was an absolute pleasure. Not only was he extremely knowledgeable on how to properly go about handling the situation, he was always available to make us feel comfortable and secure with what was happening every step of the way, especially as the case dragged on due to COVID. At all times we found his advice to be clear, accurate, and helpful.
George is a wonderful attorney (with a great sense of humor) who went above and beyond for our case and I would absolutely recommend him to anybody that finds themselves in a legal situation.
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Posted by Pete | January 20, 2021
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Fantastic and Straighforward
George handled my case exceptionally well, was responsive and realistic about the outcomes. He went above and beyond to make sure I knew everything about my case and all of my options. The amount of stress he took off my plate was absolutely priceless. He was a tenacious in arguing my case, and his skills were instrumental in putting me at ease. I have no doubt that George is well worth hiring and highly recommend him to anyone looking to hire an attorney, you'll be in good hands.
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Posted by Mac | November 23, 2020
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Court During COVID
George was great at keeping me aware of my options and what was going on with my case. I was grateful to have help navigating the court system, especially during COVID where everything dragged out quite a while. He made sure I understood the potential outcomes of each decision I made and was very supportive and responsive during the whole process. Highly recommended!
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Posted by Todd | August 14, 2020
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Super Cool
Great attorney, very Professional. Highly recommend. He knows his stuff. I really appreciated his knowledge.
Posted by Greg | July 30, 2020
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The Best Criminal Defense Attorney in Santa Cruz
George is a true professional. George is an excellent attorney who knows the law well and is dedicated to resolving the case in your favor. George was always there for me, ready to answer my questions or promptly returned my calls. If you need a great attorney with a strong background in criminal law, listens to you and goes to bat for you, call George. I can't thank George enough for all of his hard work!
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Posted by Nathan | January 28, 2020
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Thank you
I have known George Gigarjian for over 3 years as my criminal defense lawyer. He is a pleasure to be around with and has a great sense of humor. His calming demeanor and extensive knowledge of Santa Cruz’s legal system helped me feel at ease and I knew that he was the right lawyer to hire. At the end of our first meeting, he laid out his fee in simple terms and our path moving forward.
George is professional, reliable, and a great communicator. He is easy to work with and always responsive throughout my case multiple times. What I admire is his honesty and helpfulness in my case and outside life. He would tell me all of my options and what he believes the chances are in each path I may take. He would even help me with other tasks outside of the court case, even though he didn’t need to. He went above and beyond for me throughout the whole process. George made it comfortable and eased my state of mind during these extremely difficult times.
I am grateful to have George represent me in my dire situation, and no doubt would pick him again to represent me. I highly recommend George to anyone who may require his services.
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Posted by Iris | June 5, 2019
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Great Lawyer
George was my lawyer in a personal injury case where another driver ran a red light and hit me. I was injured and it was a complicated case for many reasons including no wage loss due to the timing and nature of work that I do and also me being stoic. A couple of local lawyers weren't interested in my case but George asked good questions and took my case right away. I felt like he got to know me as a person which was important in building my case. I would use George again and would recommend him to friends.
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Posted by Sandy | December 18, 2018
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Excellent Attorney - Fortunate to have him help us!
George Gigarjian represented my 18 year old daughter in an incident that resulted in accidental injuries. George was thorough, competent, easy to work with, and always responsive throughout the four years that this case dragged on. I highly recommend George to anyone looking for an attorney that will provide you with well-informed, candid advise; will guide you through the legal hurdles involved; will represent you and your case extremely well; and will charge clear reasonable fees. I feel that we were most fortunate in having George working with us.
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Posted by Dave | August 14, 2018
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Thank you George!
My son is a UC Santa Cruz student and was involved in a drunken incident on the college campus that resulted in his arrest and possible felony charges. We hired George to defend him with the hope that he could settle for misdemeanors. George knew exactly what my son needed to do to show the district attorney that this was an isolated imicodent and that his overall character was good and deserving of a second chance. He ended up with one misdemeanor with a one year informal probation. This was a better outcome than we had hoped for, and definitely due to George’s excellent advice and negotiating skillls with the DA’s office. All We can say is “Thanks George!”
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Posted by anonymous | June 26, 2018
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George is the man with a plan!!!
I highly recommend George to anyone who needs help from a lawyer. I recently had some accusations against me in which I needed to get a lawyer for both criminal and civil defense. I had a possible 2 felonies against me and a restraining order which I did not deserve, so I hired George to help me clear things up.
George kept me updated on the process of everything and made me feel like he was trying his hardest to help. He was in contact with district attorney who was contemplating filing the charges against. George shared lots of info with the DA to hopefully stop the 2 felonies from being charged against. George was successful in doing so and my charges were 100% dropped before they were filed. It was an enormous relief to have that off of my shoulders and to avoid wasted time in court.
With my restraining order, George got in contact with the party that asked for a restraining order, he was able to reason and talk sense into the person, and was able to make an agreement to drop the restraining order against me.
I am so thankful that I decided to hire George to help me in my situation. He was able to fight everything away and cleared the plate for me!
If you need help with criminal or civil defense, George is the person you need on your side as he goes above and beyond to help his clients.
I strongly recommend him to anyone in need,
Thank you George!
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Posted by Sally | June 22, 2018
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Sally R.
Recently I had the need to hire a criminal defense attorney. Mr. George Gigarjian had come highly recommended to me from a close friend who also happens to be an attorney. I knew I would be in good hands because I respect my friends’ opinion and knew he would only recommend the best person to defend my case. I had never been involved in a criminal case before, and of course, I was very emotional and concerned about the situation. I frantically called his number on a Friday before a holiday weekend and surprisingly he answered his office phone. Two hours later I was sitting in front of him at his office. I immediately knew he was the right man for the job. He was so professional and yet so empathetic to my state of mind. He laid out the facts in a very down to earth manner which helped me to understand our path going forward. He explained to me the sequence of events that would happen as I have never been through anything like this before. He handled my case in a very efficient and timely manner. I never called him one time that he did not answer my call. In the courtroom he conducted himself in a very professional manner. He worked the case perfectly which resulted in a complete dismissal of the criminal charge. I am so indebted for the service that George provided me. I highly recommend George to anyone who may be in need of this service. George has many attributes that compliment his chosen profession. He is an excellent communicator, he is honest, driven and dedicated. These are all important traits, but he has a good heart, and thats makes him a cut above.
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Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"George Gigarjian is one of the best attorneys in the Monterey Bay area. He is the attorney that other attorneys call when they are in trouble. George is hard working, intelligent and effective. A great lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jan 31
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Gigarjian is a very experienced criminal defense attorney. He knows the law and works hard. His trial work shows his considerable skills as an advocate for his client. Mr. Gigarjian is also a very capable negotiator and evaluator of the strengths and weaknesses of his case. Mr. Gigarjian's skills as a criminal defense attorney are also evident in his representation of clients in personal injury cases. I have referred cases to Mr. Gigarjian in the past and will certainly not hesitate to do so in future."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jan 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Although the drop down menu only permits one selection, I would enthusiastically endorse George for both criminal and personal injury cases.
I have been friends and colleagues with George for well over twenty years. He is an exceptional attorney: bright, conscientious, and honest. George is truly a credit to our profession."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jan 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"George is a highly respected member of the defense bar. He is a skilled and talented attorney who represents his clients with meticulous attention to detail. I recommend his services to anyone charged with a criminal offense."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jan 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known George for about 20 years. Even in the late 90's, he was a leader among criminal defense lawyers with impeccable ethics. He is a fierce advocate for his clients. They are very lucky (and smart) to have chosen him as their lawyer."