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I have extensive experience in thecriminal justice field having been a prosecutor, a public defender inthe Federal and State court systems, a Judge and a private criminaldefense practitioner. I have handled a wide variety of felony,misdemeanor and traffic cases. My current practice is limited tocriminal law cases with an emphasis on the defense of those accused ofdrunk driving (driving under the influence of alcohol and or drugs -DUI).
In addition, I help clients with cases involvingDomestic Violence (spouse & child abuse); Drugs (possession, use,transportation, and under the influence of controlled substances);Probation Violations; Criminal Threats; Assault and Battery; ChildAbuse and Neglect; Theft (including fraud embezzlement and bad checks);Residential and Commercial Burglary; Juvenile Delinquency; and DMVlicense suspension and revocation hearings.
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46 years | 2,500 cases
46 years | 2,000 cases
46 years | 250 cases
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2820 Porter Street, Soquel, CA, 95073
9 Client Reviews
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Posted by Victor | February 06, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Very Happy with Mr. Van Elgort's handling of my case.
What stands out in our mind for my wife and myself, is how patient Mr. Van Elgort was in explaining every detail about my case to us, and how we felt we could ask questions as many times as we needed to until we understood. The way he handled my case, made me feel as if I was his only client, an...
Posted by anonymous | July 10, 2011 | Criminal Defense
Extremely Reasonable and Sincere Legal Counsel
I felt like I was in quite a bind and didn't see any foreseeable positive outcome from my case. Howard got 5 of my 7 charges dropped and it was all for an extremely low price. He saved me 10X the money that I would have spent if I had been charged. He's also trustworthy, honest, and reliable. Kudos!
Posted by NICOLE | December 17, 2009
ABOVE AND BEYOND!
MR. VAN ELGORT NOT ONLY PROVIDED ME WITH PROFESSIONAL AND COMPLETELY HONEST, ACCURATE LEGAL ADVICE; HE ALSO WENT ABOVE AND BEYOND BY BEING A SOURCE OF ASSISTANCE EVEN AFTER MY LEGAL MATTERS WERE TAKEN CARE OF. HE IS A MAN WITH EXTREME KNOWLEDGE, A MAN OF INTEGRITY, &SOMEONE WHO HAS YOUR BEST INTERES...
Posted by Frank | December 14, 2009 | Criminal Defense
Howard
I offered him more money if he won the case to try and meep the motivation fresh. He declined my bonus and won the case on a motion to suppress. He costs himself 5 + grand for his honesty, hard work and integrity.... And he saved my ass.
Posted by Justin | December 14, 2009
Mr. Van Elgort
Mr Van Elgort was always there to answer any questions and worked very hard for me. He is also a very nice man to boot.
"I've known of this fine lawyer for many, many years and you can trust his opinion of your case - or your client's - Attorney Van Elgort will reliably strategize your best defense designed to minimize your exposure to punishment. Add him to your short list of lawyers to interview."
"I have had a close professional relationship with Mr. Van Elgort for well over ten years and know him to be a very competent, knowledgeable and dependable attorney. I have referred numerous of my clients to him for needed criminal defense representation without reservation. Results have always been as positive as possible."
General practice lawyer
DUI and DWI lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2000
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1981
Resolution of Recognition as Judge, San Bernardino County Superior Court
1981
Resolution of Recognition as Judge, San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors
1961
Top of Class in Constitional Law, UCLA Law School
1960
Top of Class in Security Transactions, UCLA Law School
1983 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Howard M. Van Elgort
1977 - 1982
Supervising Judge, San Bernardino County Court
1973 - 1976
Assistand Public Defender, County of Riverside
1972 - 1973
Deputy Public Defender, Federal Public Defender
1966 - 1972
Executive Director, Legal Aid Foundation of Long Beach
1965 - 1966
President and General Manager, Westland Escrow Compnay
1963 - 1965
Deputy City Attorney, Los Angeles City Attorney
1962 - 1963
Attorney, Law Office of Marvin A. Freeman
2000 - Present
Santa Cruz Criminal Defense BarMember
1999 - Present
Santa Cruz County Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
California Public Defenders AssociationMember
1989 - Present
California DUI Lawyers AssociationMember
Case dismissed, license not suspended
Felony Fraud Charges Dropped
Charges of manufacturing meth dismissed
Case to be dismissed - theft diversion
1961
Juris Doctor
1958
BS - Bachelor of Science
1980
California Court System
1979
Constitutional Law and Law Enforcement
2004
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