Gilberto Benito Vega
also known as Gilbert B. Vega, Gil Vega
About Gilberto
Biography
Gilbert B. Vega is a Sacramento-based felony trial attorney who represents clients in both State and Federal criminal prosecution. He is a graduate from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law where he excelled in its Moot Court Appellate Advocacy program. He graduated from McGeorge in December 2009 and immediately took and passed the February California State Bar Examination on his first attempt. He was admitted to practice in front of the California Supreme Court on June 1st, 2010. He is also admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California.
As a member of the McGeorge’s Moot Court Honor Board, Mr. Vega argued in two national moot court competitions involving criminal procedure and civil rights litigation. As a result of his performance, Gilbert was invited to serve as an Attorney-Instructor to help coach the school’s subsequent moot court teams consisting of third year law students after he graduated.
Mr. Vega earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Davis in history in 2002. His main focus of study while at UC Davis was on classical history with an emphasis on Latin and Ancient Greek poetry and grammar. Following his graduation, Mr. Vega was employed by Zurich North America, an international insurance firm located in the Sacramento region. While at Zurich, he spent two and a half years analyzing, evaluating and settling personal injury claims which arose from automobile accidents, dog bites, slip and falls and other forms of loss. In this capacity, Mr. Vega learned what factors are most critical in maximizing recovery for plaintiffs.
While in law school, Mr. Vega served as a Senior Student Intern in the Sacramento District Attorney’s Office. He argued and drafted many evidentiary suppression motions as well as arraigned hundreds of misdemeanor defendants. Mr. Vega also drafted several trial motions for felony prosecutions and drafted answers to defendant’s appeals from conviction. Following his admission to the Bar, Mr. Vega now represents defendants who find themselves charged with either misdemeanor or felony offenses.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
16 years | 125 cases
16 years | 175 cases
16 years | 15 cases
16 years | 20 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 15 years
State: California
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Gilbert B Vega
901 H St., Ste. 200, Sacramento, CA, 95814
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Gilberto Benito Vega's Reviews
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Posted by Omid | June 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Excellent attorney
Mr. Gilbert Vega is a very profissional, polite and smart attorney in the field of criminal cases. He helped one of my relatives successfully. We are all human and make mistakes. More often you are not necessarily a criminal a simple negligence can put you in a very bad situation. Although you have n...
Posted by anonymous | October 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Poor preparation
I hired Mr. Vega and he did not prepare well for court. His AVVO review says he has an office staff and has preparation staff. When meeting with him his office was unheated and he was by himself. He has no office staff and is a solo practice attorney preparing cases by himself. I hired him for three ...
Posted by Joshua | October 12, 2019 | DUI & DWI
Best consultant I've ever used
I contacted Gilberto for advice regarding a DUI case. He was exceptionally helpful, responsive, personable, direct, and professional. Nobody wants a lawyer, but there are times when we NEED a lawyer, and Gilbert is my go to guy when I need one.
Posted by anonymous | September 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Call if you need help
Mr. Vega has been very helpful in my case he was there to answer my questions. And even ease my anxiety. He told me what would happen with my case and how much it would be he knew my situation and was sincere honest and told me what outcomes I would have he never sugar coated anything he practiced w...
Posted by Bala | May 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Wasted my time and money. Would like negative 1000 (-1000) if I can.
Very unresponsive and unprofessional. Based on the reviews I reached to Gil for assistance with a traffic ticket. I was charged a humungous fee which I was ok considering the past reviews. He appeared in the court on my behalf and said that I got a traffic school and will be sending a letter to my ne...
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Experience
Honors
2013
Clients' Choice, Avvo
2013
Top Contributor, Avvo
2012
Top Contributor, Avvo
2012
Client's Choice, Avvo
2010
Member, Moot Court Honors Board, McGeorge School of Law
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Managing Attorney/Owner, Law Office of Gilbert B. Vega
2009 - 2009
Senior Student Intern, Sacramento District Attorney's Office
Associations
2012 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
2010 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice
Sample of Legal Cases
All charges dropped. Client plead to misdemeanor for time served, no probation.
Felony charges dismiss and client ordered to enroll in drug treatment.
Misdemeanor charges dismissed.
Client plead to one count of possession, One year in County Jail, 5 years of Formal Probation.
All Charges Dismissed at Trial Settlement Conference
Charge reduced to wet and reckless.
Case dismissed after all charges were dropped.
Charge dropped; Case Dismissed
After jury selection at trial, DA offered deal where Client was sentenced to only one felony, time served (no additional jail time), client allowed to plea to a non-strike offense which can be reduced to a misdemeanor.
Wet and Reckless offered with BAC of .121
Case dismissed during pre-trial negotiations.
NOT GUILTY verdict at trial based upon self defense.
Client faced a misdemeanor with 6 months in jail. Charges reduced to an infraction, client paid only $75 plus penalties and assessments.
Client faced 12 years of prison, given only one year of local time, no felony probation violation!
Client faced 6 years in prison, was able to plea and serve only 2 years in county jail.
Misdemeanor Hit and Run - All Charges Dismissed - Civil Settlement
Client faced 22 years on 7 counts of sexual molestation charges. Outcome: 4 years (total of 2 years in prison), NO lifetime registration required.
Blood/Alch. level of .12/.13 reduced to a wet and reckless charge
All theft charges dismissed after negotiated settlement with DA
Client was only convicted of two charges and sentenced to eight years instead of life.
Education
2009
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Experiences as a practicing Attorney
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
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