Jonathan R Gonzales

Jonathan R Gonzales

4.0
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 14 years

Litigation Lawyer at Sacramento, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

1510 J Street, Suite 125, Sacramento, CA

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Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 14 years

State: California

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Gonzales Law Office

1510 J Street, Suite 125, Sacramento, CA, 95814

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Jonathan R Gonzales's Reviews

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4.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

5 star (6)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (2)

Posted by David | August 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Above and beyond

They were totally Awesome!!!. I was sentenced to alternative sentence but even after Sac Sheriff told me they will not allow me to transfer my alternative sentencing to Orange County and that I would either have to do my alternative sentencing in sacramento or turn myself in. They took my case and br...ought back up and had went back infront of judge to fight to get me what I wanted even though sac sheriff wouldn't allow it they made it happen. Now I can keep my apartment and job in orange county... Thanks for everything! You guys went above and beyond for me and I really appreciate it! Thank you so much!!

Posted by anonymous | September 3, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Worst Legal "Help" Imaginable!

We Paid Mr Gonzales and retained him for two upcoming cases. We provided him all the research and evidence needed to easily prove innocence and even requested specific actions/motions be filed. He did nothing. After over 6 months he still knew nothing about our case and was completely arrogant and ru...de. He continued out court dates against our wishes and provided zero advice. Then he weaseled his way out of representing us and kept all of the money! He knows little more than how to elbow rub with his old cop pals. Don't waste your money or even worse...your time by hiring this "Lawyer". Even his office staff were embarrassed by his lack of professionalism! Better of with a public defender.

Posted by anonymous | June 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Unprofessional

Jonathan Gonzales is hands down the WORST lawyer. Met him once when I retained him and that was it. Never heard from him again. He passed me off to someone else at his office and gave me the worst experience ever. Bad enough I had a case but his unprofessionalism was the cherry on top. Beware. Stay a...way from him.

Posted by Paul | December 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Jon Gonzalez and his legal staff are amazing!!!

Jon Gonzalez and his staff are amazing....they were very helpful and very responsive during my stressful situation. Jon and his team always appeared on my behalf and when the time came to face the DA and Jury Mr. Gonzalez fought for me and my rights!!! Not only did Mr. Gonzalez fight for me and my ri...ghts he fought for the truth and Won!!! If you need a dedicated and experienced attorney in Criminal Law I highly recommend Jon Gonzalez and his team!

Posted by anonymous | November 15, 2014

Excellent Criminal Defense Attorney

Jon Gonzales is by far the most honest, intelligent, and ethical lawyer I've ever met. He reviewed my case with me for free and even helped me make a decision on what the best course of action would be for my specific needs. He ended up challenging the DA to trail and the day before my trial the DA d...ismissed my case! This only happened because Mr. Gonzales was willing to fight for my case in court; I recommend him to anyone needing criminal defense representation.

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Hendrick Crowell

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Jonathan. I referred him a friend for a case that was headed to trial, he got the case dismissed with a class. He got the job done for my buddy."

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Amie Beighley

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 01

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2019

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2018

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2017

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2016

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

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Lincoln Law School of Sacramento, Amjur Award

Associations

California Bar Association

American Bar Association

Sacramento County Bar Association

California DUI Lawyers Association

California Public Defenders Association

Placer County Public Defender’s Office

Former Intern

Placer County Public Defender’s Office

Prosecuting Attorney

Sample of Legal Cases

BATTERY ON A PEACE OFFICER

TWO COUNTS OF MISDEMEANOR SEXUAL ASSAULT

POSSESSION OF DRUGS FOR SALE WITH PRIOR RECORD

MULTIPLE ASSAULT WEAPONS CHARGES

SEXUAL ASSAULT, BATTERY AND PROVIDING DRUGS TO A MINOR

DUI OF PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION

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Education

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California State University at Chico

B.A., Political Science/Legal Studies

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J.D. Lincoln Law School of Sacramento

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Yuba College (Police Academy)

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Drug and Alcohol Recognition P.O.S.T Certificate

Languages

English

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