Jude Michael Koenig

I called Jude after researching the best criminal defense attorneys in Truckee / Tahoe. He responded to my call immediately and set up a consultation. During our consultation at his office, he was very upfront and honest about my case. He did not make any false promises about the outcome and made eve...rything about the court processes very clear and easy to understand. Which was extremely helpful. Jude has excellent communication skills. Every call and email was responded to promptly, usually within a few hours. Jude has a great reputation in the community and was a former prosecutor for Truckee / Tahoe DA’s office, and has an in-depth understanding of how cases are prosecuted in this area in specific. He went the extra mile to supeona and review all evidence and findings in my case. Resulting in what I consider the most lenient outcome with the DA and the presiding Judge possible. Instead of being incarcerated, I received 3 years probation and very generously suspended fines. At the end of the day, Jude did not promise me an exaggerated outcome, he was very honest about the factors of my case in specific. He was able to work to get me a very leinient outcome because of his knowledge and hard work. In my opinion Jude was worth every penny paid. I would recommend him to any person in the Truckee / Tahoe area facing criminal prosecution.

Jude was overall an excellent attorney when representing me! From the start of my case he was always straight forward and honest regarding the realistic expectations that could be possible. He would explain every process to me in full, which was very comforting since I had never been involved in the ...legal process. If I ever had any questions, he was quick to respond no matter how silly it might have been. I trusted and respected his professional opinion and would recommend his services to anyone I know. With patience, perseverance , and knowledge he was able to successfully get all my charges dismissed due to insufficient evidence . Victory ! Thank you for all your time and hard work!

Hired Jude for 2nd DUI. He met with me in person to get my money and then I never saw him again. He did respond promptly to questions / calls but that was that and he often forgot details about my case / situation. While my BAC was high, there was no accident. He saved me time - I never went to court... - but I don't think he did much to get my sentence reduced. He advised me that I didn't need to appear, but thinking back, I believe I could have fared better showing up and showing that I am otherwise a responsible adult who works a LOT. I am not a delinquent. I don't do any drugs. I had to go to jail for 5 days and I also got a lot of work release days that required me to take time off a paid job. He suggested we push the court days over and over again - which I now know just delayed my punishments. It will take me even longer to get my license back and fulfill the other requirements, such as the 18mo DUI school (complete joke BTW). All in all, I think I could have saved a lot of money with a public defender. Unless you have severe circumstances - accident, etc. - I would consider forgoing a lawyer.