George Jacob Gigarjian

George Jacob Gigarjian

4.9
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 39 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Santa Cruz, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

108 Locust St #13, Santa Cruz, CA

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Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


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Licensed in California for 39 years

State: California

Acquired: 1986

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Law Offices of George Jacob Gigarjian

108 Locust St #13, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

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George Jacob Gigarjian's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

33 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | June 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

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 clea...r 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!

Posted by Sally | June 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

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.

Posted by anonymous | June 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A Great Lawyer

George is a fantastic lawyer. Having never dealt with the criminal justice system before in my life, I felt very uneasy at the beginning of the process but George's calm demeanor and extensive knowledge of the Santa Cruz County legal system put me at ease. George was very quick to respond when I firs...t reached out to him for help. He told me upfront what his expectations were for the case and sentencing should I be convicted giving a very clear best and worst case scenario. Given the complexity of my case he outlined some very crucial advice in helping me show the judge and DA that I was not a risk to be a repeat offender, and in the end the judge's sentence was half of that of what George's "best case scenario" would be. I owe George all the credit for helping me through this process and receiving a much more lenient sentence than what was anticipated.

Posted by ML | June 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Review

George represented my son. I remember calling George (the 15th lawyer I tried to call that day to ask for help, the rest returned my call several days and weeks later). He immediately returned my call. He was calm, professional and well knowledgeable. Even though I was many miles away, he was there t...o guide my son throughout the whole ordeal. Just like what he stated on his profile, he offered a clear and accurate appraisal of the case, as well as realistic expectations and a clear understanding of the legal proceedings. He navigated through the legal matter with service, integrity and results! Thank you George. I knew I picked the right lawyer for my son. May you have more opportunities to help others!

Posted by anonymous | February 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Set a solid goal and deliverd

George is a consummate professional. I retained George in September of 2017 on the recommendation of another lawyer who I trust immensely but could not use for this purpose. I met with George at his office and he immediately put me at ease. At the end of our first meeting, he laid out his fee in simp...le terms and what his immediate actions would be. After conducting his due diligence, he proposed a well thought out and realistic course of action. After I concurred on the approach, he executed all of the actions that eventually led to the outcome we agreed was most desirable and reasonable. I hope I won't have need of his services again but if I do, I know I am in good hands.

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George Jacob Gigarjian's Lawyer Endorsements

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Andrew Janecki

Criminal defense lawyer | 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."

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Larry Duimstra

Criminal defense lawyer | 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."

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Lars Shallberg

Criminal defense lawyer | 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."

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Trent Copeland

Criminal defense lawyer | 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."

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William Makler

Criminal defense lawyer | 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."

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Lesley Harris

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Lars Shallberg

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William Makler

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Mark Blair

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Trent Copeland

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

1986

Note Editor and Participant - Hastings Law Journal, Hastings College of the Law

1986

Judicial Extern, California Supreme Court

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of George J. Gigarjian

2001 - 2015

Administrative Hearing Officer, Santa Cruz County

1989 - 1998

Attorney, Biggam, Christensen, & MInsloff

1987 - 1989

Attorney, Solano County Legal Assistance

Associations

2000 - Present

Santa Cruz County Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1998 - Present

California Public Defenders Association

Member

1998 - Present

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Member

1998 - Present

Santa Cruz County Criminal Defense Bar

Board Member

1986 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Products Liability/Slip and Fall

Settlement for $900,000.00

Dog Attack

Settlement for $225,000.00

First Degree Murder Acquittal

Not Guilty Jury Verdict

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Education

1986

University of California, Hastings College of the Law

J.D.

1982

Trinity College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

N/A

Santa Cruz County Continuing Education

How to Attack Search Warrants

N/A

Santa Cruz County Bar Association

Driving Under The Influence Cases

N/A

Code Enforcement Hearings From The Perspective of a Hearing Officer

Code Enforcement Hearings

Languages

Spanish

English

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