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 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Compassion

Posted by anonymous | February 07, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Bright and detailed lawyer who works for excellence

Renee helped me prepare for my small claims case. Her demand letter was extremely detailed and she regularly asked for feedback if I was pleased. She also helped me on an emergency basis the last hour before I appeared in court. I was freaking out but she calmly prepped me and had me practice present...ing my arguments to the judge. I won my case!

Renee Gardner

Replied last February 09, 2023

Thanks for your review.

Posted by Randi | May 11, 2022 | Wrongful Death

What an amazing human!

After dealing with my house burning down, a corrupt insurance company, a mortgage company that mishandled a loan modification for years, then the blunt force head trauma death after my uncle's dialysis stent was cut out of his chest at home where he was being abused, the mishandling of his estate by ...a corrupt attorney that my mom had hired, then my mom's suspicious and untimely death where this attorney took control of the money from both estates while my mother was on her deathbed, I reached out to Renee to help me with my house that I might be at risk of losing as a result of corrupt attorneys. Renee had answered one of my questions from a couple years ago on Avvo and when I saw it again today and saw all her reviews I thought I would reach out to see if she could help with any of this. My mom and Uncle were both extremely beloved and honest attorneys and my experience with attorneys after their deaths has been horrendous. Renee is truly that one in a million who cares even if she can't handle the type of case you have. She will give you support and is just one of the rare caring humans on earth who you can tell wants to help people. She is the antithesis of what most people think of when they think of an attorney. May she be blessed with everything that she deserves. If you are fortunate enough to have her represent you, it is apparent she will fight tooth and nail for justice.

Renee Gardner

Replied last May 17, 2022

Thank you very much, Randi!

Posted by Jennifer Perez | July 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Felony charges then record expunge

Renee help my husband with multiple offenses he received. She work hard and dedicated a lot of her time making sure things were done right to get the outcome we wanted. Renee understood what difficulties we were going through and even let us make payments. We love the results of her hard work we hire... her to expunge his record. Renee manage to get his record expunge after so many cases he had. I will definitely recommend her services. I trust her judgement I reach out to her for legal advices.

Renee Gardner

Replied last July 10, 2020

Thank you very much for your review Jennifer.

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.

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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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