Renee Yvonne Gardner

Renee Yvonne Gardner

also known as Gardner Law, Abogada Gardner

5.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 19 years

Consumer protection Lawyer at San Jose, CA
Practice Areas: Consumer Protection, Wrongful Death, Car Accidents ... +2 more

1346 The Alameda #7138, Mon.-Fri. 9AM-7PM, Sat. 9AM-5PM, Sun. 11AM-4PM, San Jose, CA

About Renee

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Consumer Protection 40%

Get what you paid for! If a service or good is $12,500 or less, my demand letter might resolve your issue, without you going to court. Initial court document, too, in case it's needed. 100% virtual legal service self-represented consumers. Flat fee.

20 years

40%
Car Accident 20%

Serious personal injury car accidents of all types, and death caused by them, but no workers comp-related auto accidents. Auto v. auto, auto v. bike, auto v. motorcycle or auto v. pedestrian.

20 years

20%
Wrongful Death 20%

If your loved one passed away due to an auto accident, let my compassion and skill fight your case with the personalized attention you deserve. (No wrongful death medical malpractice or work-related death cases, please.)

20 years

20%
Animal and Dog Bites 10%

Even if the animal bite didn't actually puncture your skin, you can still make a legal claim against the dog owner. I do not advise nor represent animal and dog bite defendants (person whose animal attacked or bit).

10%
Slip and Fall Accident 10%

Serious personal injuries caused by a slip and fall in a store

10%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 19 years

State: California

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Gardner Law 408-214-5555 (mail/deliveries address - no appointments)

1346 The Alameda #7138, Mon.-Fri. 9AM-7PM, Sat. 9AM-5PM, Sun. 11AM-4PM, San Jose, CA, 95126

Gardner Law - San Jose (By Appointment Only)

1900 Camden Ave., San Jose, CA, 95124

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Renee Yvonne Gardner's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

67 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 11 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Ponciano Jimenez Gutierrez | February 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

5 stars my attorney Renee Yvonne Gardner is honest and persistent. 5 estrellas la Abogada Gardner es honesta y persistente

I strongly recommend lawyer Renee Yvonne Gardner because she is a very good honest lawyer who never gave up on my accident case. Thank God who put her in my path. She speaks Spanish which is important to me.–I held my grandsons hand crossing the street a man crashed into me hard my grandson screamed ...and cried the man broke my leg. I was in a lot of pain. The man lied to the police he said my grandson ran out into traffic.–Right away when I hired lawyer Gardner she had an investigator interview two witnesses who both saw the man hit me when I had the green light. Both said my grandson never ran out into traffic.–I hired lawyer Gardner because I trusted her from the start. I was right she is a very trustworthy lawyer. I’ve never seen persistence like hers never tired of fighting never gave up.–The man who hit me had little insurance my medical bills were high I was in pain. Lawyer Gardner filed a lawsuit to try and get me more money. Within a week after she filed my lawsuit the man who ran me over gave his house to his son for $0.–So Lawyer Gardner changed my lawsuit to demand money for this fraud. The mans son and daughter in law lived in Kentucky. But still lawyer Gardner fought to make these people pay me more money out of their pockets. And they did pay me every cent. It was a hard long fight but she did it.–Lawyer Gardner told me that when someone does something on purpose like when the man gave away his house for $0 most insurance does not cover it. Both lawyers on the other side pushed my lawyer tried to get me to lose my case to not get paid. But my lawyer never ever gave up. Then she got hospital bill down so I got more money in my pocket.–I tell my family and friends if they need a lawyer to fight and never give up, call my lawyer Renee Yvonne Gardner. May God always bless and protect her.–Recomiendo mucho a la abogada Renee Yvonne Gardner porque es muy buena muy honesta que nunca se rindio de mi caso. Estoy agradecido de que Dios la puso en mi camino. Ella habla español que es muy importante para mi.–Tomados de la mano de mi nietito cruzando la calle cuando un hombre me atropello. Me choco bien fuerte mi nieto grito y lloro roto mi pierna sentia mucho dolor. Luego el hombre mintio a la policia dijo que mi nieto habia corrido por la calle.–Enseguida, cuando la contrate, mi abogada contrato a un investigador que entrevisto a los dos testigos que confirmaron que el hombre mintio dijeron que el hombre me atropello con mi senal en verde y mi nieto nunca corrio a la calle.–Contrate mi abogada porque confie en ella desde el principio. Mi opinion fue correcta-es muy confiable. Nunca he visto la persistencia como la suya nunca canso la lucha nunca darse por vencido.–El hombre que me atropello no tenia mucha aseguranza. Yo con billes con el hospital muy altas y con mucho dolor. Mi abogada presento mi demanda para tratar de sacar mas dinero que la poca aseguranza del hombre. A la semana de presentar mi demanda, el hombre que me atropello regalo su casa a su hijo sin cobrarle ni un cinco.–Luego luego mi abogada cambio mi demanda para exigir dinero por intenta de estafarme asi. El hijo y la nuera vivian en Kentucky muy lejos. Pero aun asi mi abogada seguio la lucha para que estas personas me pagaran mas de su propio bolsillo en un solo pago. Fue una lucha larga y dura, pero lo hizo. Siempre estare agradecida que Dios la puso en mi camino.–Ella me dijo que cuando alguien hace algo intencionado como cuando el hombre regalo su casa asi no hay aseguranza para pagarlo. Los dos abogados del otro lado presionaron a mi abogada, tratando de hacer que perdiera mi caso y que no me pagaran, pero ella nunca se dio por vencida.–Mi abogada logro un rebajo de mi factura con del hospital. Significa que recibi mas dinero en mi bolsillo. Estoy muy feliz con esto.–Digo a mi familia y amigos que si necesitan un abogado que luchara su caso de accidente y nunca se rinde, llame a mi abogada. Que Dios bendiga y proteja a mi abogada Renee Yvonne Gardner.

Posted by Henry D Lima | February 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Profesional, Responsable, Capaz

No te sientas solo siempre hay una Salida, Yvonne Gardner es tu mejor opción a tus malas decisiones, ella te hace sentir qué hay salida y también solucionar tus problemas. Yo recomiendo mucho A Yvonne Gardner por qué ella sabe su trabajo, conoce bien las leyes, es honesta, capaz, responsable y los má...s importante está allí para escuchar, ayudar y no criticar. “Muchas Gracias Abogada Por sus Servicios. 100% recomendable a tod@s

Renee Gardner

Replied last February 04, 2020

Muchas gracias por su resena Sr. Lima. Review translation: Professional, Responsible, Capable Don't feel alone there is always a way out, Yvonne Gardner is your best option to your bad decisions, she makes you feel that there is a way out and also solve your problems. I highly recommend Yvonne Gardner because she knows her job, she knows the laws, she is honest, capable, responsible and most importantly she is there to listen, help and not criticize. "Thank you very much Attorney for your Services. 100% recommended to all Response translation: Thank you for your review Mr. Lima.

Posted by Benjamin Alfaro | December 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Una persona profesional

Es una persona profesional, capaz y comprometida con su trabajo. Como cliente me siento muy satisfecho porque es una persona que sabe escuchar. Le doy las gracias infinitamente por llevar y resolver mi caso. Además muchas gracias por sus consejos. Atentamente. Nelson Alfaro

Renee Gardner

Replied last December 05, 2019

Muchas gracias por su resena Sr. Alfaro. Review translation: A professional person. She's a professional person, capable and committed to her work. As a client I feel very satisfied because she is a person who knows how to listen. I thank her infinitely for taking and resolving my case. Also, thank you very much for your advice. Sincerely. Nelson Alfaro Comment translation: Thank you for your review Mr. Alfaro.

Posted by anonymous | November 07, 2019

Consultation

My consultation with Attorney Renee. Renee listened and assessed my situation and referred me to a specialist in the field. Thank you very much for your honesty clarity and illuminating a path with your referral. I honestly feel grateful and a step closer to a remedy.

Renee Gardner

Replied last November 07, 2019

Thank you for your review.

Posted by Mark | October 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Amazing professional

Got the charges dropped and paid a small fine. Extremely happy and satisfied with the representation of Abogada Gardner. Kept us informed and put us at ease during her work for us. If we ever need her services will definitely hire her again. Thank You

Renee Gardner

Replied last October 27, 2019

Thank you for your review Mark.

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Renee Yvonne Gardner's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel An

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer!"

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Duane Kaizer

Unknown lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Other

"I reached out to Ms. Gardner for help with a hypothetical legal issue based on her Avvo bio and practice areas. Although she was very busy that day, Ms. Gardner returned my call within a couple of hours and took the time necessary to locate case law that might assist me with the legal issue that I was researching. As an attorney, I can say that she is very smart and highly ethical. I highly endorse her."

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Sean Olender

Unknown lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Renée Yvonne Gardner is a competent, ethical, intelligent lawyer. She has remarkable endurance. If you're her client, that quality will probably serve you better than any other. I know many competent, intelligent lawyers, but I've never met another lawyer in my 20 years of practice who works as hard to get every last advantage, every last dollar, every little inch of benefit for a client that Ms. Gardner does."

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Carlyle Varlack

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have seen Ms. Gardner work hard for her clients. I have known her since my first year of law school. Her work ethic is legendary."

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Raymond Areshenko

Domestic violence lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Klatt

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Gardner is an exceptional advocate. When I started with Avvo, I read every single one of her answers. 321 to date. She has a unique blend of intelligence and compassion, along with experience and a wonderful talent of conciseness with accuracy. That is incredibly rare and impressive. I've been in this field for more than a decade, and she makes me want to be a better lawyer. I wholeheartedly endorse this attorney. And I am humbled by her generosity of time and experience."

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Edward Rutyna

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Renee Yvonne Gardner quickly and accurately identifies legal issues and maps out options for potential clients and clients. Without reservation, I endorse her for criminal defense and personal injury matters."

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Erik Johnson

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Renee is one of the hardest working lawyers I know who gets results for her clients. She is respected by the courts, opposing lawyers and her colleagues. Her client's are in the best of hands."

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Diego Macwilliam

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Gardner is an excellent lawyer who always goes the extra mile to assist her clients and leaves no stone unturned. Her ability to speak Spanish fluently is a definite plus; effective communication is vital when handling tough cases."

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Daniel An

Unknown lawyer

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Carlyle Varlack

Criminal defense lawyer

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Diego Macwilliam

Federal regulation lawyer

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Erik Johnson

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2024

Best Personal Injury Lawyers in San Jose, Expertise

2024

TOP 10 San Jose Dog Bite Lawyer, TrustAnalytica

2023

Best Car Accident Lawyers in Mountain View, Expertise.com

2023

Clients' Choice, Avvo

2023

TOP 10 San Jose Dog Bite Lawyer, TrustAnalytica

2022

Clients' Choice, Avvo

2021

Clients' Choice, Avvo

2020

Clients' Choice, Avvo

2019

Clients' Choice, Avvo

2019

Top Contributor Award, Avvo

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Founder/Attorney at Law, Gardner Law AKA Abogada Gardner

2006 - 2019

Attorney, Law Offices of Paul A. Noboa

Associations

2020 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of California

Member

2018 - Present

California Lawyers Association, Litigation Section

Member

2018 - Present

United States District Court for the Northern District of California, San Francisco

Admitted to Practice

2011 - Present

United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, Fresno

Admitted to Practice

2009 - Present

United States District Court for the Northern District of California, San Jose

Admitted to Practice

2006 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2021 - 2022

Santa Clara County Bar Association

Member

2021 - 2022

Latina Lawyers Bar Association

Member

2021 - 2022

Alameda County Bar Association

Member

2016 - 2018

Consumer Attorneys of California

Member

2011 - 2011

State Bar of California, Solo and Small Firm Section

Member

2009 - 2010

State Bar of California, Criminal Section

Member

2009 - 2010

State Bar of California, Litigation Section

Member

2008 - 2012

California Public Defenders Association

Member

2008 - 2009

State Bar of California, Solo and Small Firm Section

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

9 clients - 1 family member head-on auto accident - death

Criminal, civil and workers compensation. Represented 9-person family. Obtained criminal restitution order. Effectuated settlements in civil wrongful death and workers' compensation death benefits cases.

Personal injury settlement at mediation

Settlement with apartment owner who denied liability for sexual battery committed by their employee who had no prior history of sexual offenses.

6 digit settlement - auto v. bicycle - death

Policy limits wrongful death settlement automobile versus bicyclist; liability was denied.

Auto accident - auto v. auto personal injury

Auto accident policy limits settlement.

6 digit settlement - auto v. pedestrian - death

Policy limits settlement and out of pocket payment

6 digit settlement -auto v. auto - death

Policy limits settlement

Auto v. bike - death

Policy limits settlement and out of pocket payment

Death case - 3 surviving family members

Death benefits to both children until they reach the age of 18 years old

Consumer protection - full refund issued

Full refund within days

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Education

2003

Santa Clara University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

Santa Clara University School of Law

Public Interest and Social Justice Law Certificate

1999

Saint Mary's College of California

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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