Geoffrey L. Burg

Getting arrested for a DUI is very stressful and can throw your life into a disarray. This was my first time going through the judicial system and I was both scared and confused. The entire ordeal lasted over 8 months for me and finally due to all the efforts and time put in by Geoff and his team I came out of this with a positive outcome.

I did a lot of research on the internet, talked to several lawyers and finally chose to hire Geoff to represent me because he came across as a very knowledgeable, patient, talented and straight forward lawyer. In our first meeting he went over all the details of my case and clearly explained to me all the next steps. He provided clear instructions and explanations for all the steps and pointed me in the right direction. He did not sugar coat anything unlike other lawyers and he was straight forward about how my case looked and what I could expect to happen. The first step was the DOL hearing and he put in all the required paperwork in time and made a very good argument. Unfortunately the case against me was very solid and with very low percentage of winning in DOL cases, it was no surprise that I got a negative outcome. But this was just the beginning. Over the next few months Geoff prepared excellent motions and filed them in court. He is extremely well organized and he sent timely reminders and follow ups for every step along the way. He is very well known among Seattle lawyers and I witnessed this first hand during our court apperances. He is very well connected to a multitude of lawyers both in private practice and from DA's office. My case was based in Redmond district court and almost all the judges knew Geoff and respected him. I was pleasantly surprised by this level of recognition for him and I was glad that I made the right choice. Geoff negotiated with the DA over the course of several months but they did not budge because they believed that they had a solid case. Geoff did not back down and he prepared to go to trial. He prepared me for a testimony and we went to trial. He and his team filed several well researched motions and he recommended an expert witness to help my case. I was very anxious through all this and always asked Geoff a multitude of questions but he was very patient and answered all of them. He is very responsive and usually replies to an email within a few hours or by the end of the day. The trial started and Geoff did an excellent job picking the jury and giving an opening statement. We got a lucky break in the trial all thanks to Geoff's effectiveness and knowledge and got a favorable outcome from the case. So finally after 8 months of anxiousness it all ended and given my case I couldn't be more happy with the outcome.

I highly recommend Geoff for anyone facing a DUI charge, he has a lot of experience and knows the ins and outs of DUI law. He will help you in every aspect of the case and will work tirelessly to get you a favorable outcome. He is very knowleadgable has an excellent team to support his efforts. He will work with you for any special needs you have (in my case, immigration) and give you all the necessary information needed to move forward.

A little over 2 years ago I was pulled over about a mile from my home on the way home from dinner with my wife. I was in a busy, lit area and had pulled out of my parking spot with my lights off. I had drank a few drinks throughout the night, but felt fine. But knowing how low the legal limit is — I was screwed.

After being arrested and put in jail I was how most people in my situation probably feel — what the hell do I do now?!? Will I lost my license? Will I lose my job? Will I be a felon? Did I just screw up my life forever? Well, yes, your situation isn't the best. But it'll be okay. You have to just take things a step at a time.

After calling and talking with 5 different top Seattle DUI attorneys and meeting with two, I was really starting to stress. How in the world am I going to afford this? My wife and I have a pretty modest income, and with rent, bills and other expenses this could really make us hit rock bottom. But just when I was feeling at the end of my rope I ran across a list of "Top DUI Attorneys" list in a local city magazine. There were only 5 listed for DUI and I had already spoke with 2 of them. Luckily, I picked up the phone one last time and scheduled an appointment with Geoff. After meeting with him at his office the very next day and telling him my situation — I knew he was my guy. He listened. He gave advice. He didn't push for my business. He shot me straight. It was exactly what I was looking for, it was exactly what I needed. I had blown a pretty high number, and my chances of winning the case were slim. But there WAS a chance. And in my situation, I really had nothing to lose by fighting it.

Payment was easy for me because I was able to put the entire thing on a credit card up front, and he gave me a significant discount for doing so. Best part? THIS FEE INCLUDED ALL TRIAL COSTS (if there were any). And in my situation, I knew there could be. Some other attorneys I had met with charged a bit more, and then charged ADDITIONAL for trial costs. So it was a big relief to find a talented attorney that didn't cost a fortune.

Geoff helped me throughout the process, from start to finish. In fact, I will still email him or call him from time to time with stupid questions or freaking out about something, and he always quickly and calmly gives me direction. So much so that I consider him more than just my attorney at this point — but more of a friend. He really goes above and beyond for his clients.

In my case I ended up fighting it all the way to trial, and lost. But barely. I got extremely close to a deal on several occasions with the DA due to the DA's respect for Geoff. We then went to trial and almost had a mis-trial due to Geoff's talent twice. Geoff was considered a rockstar around the court building from winning a DUI trail a few weeks before that NO ONE thought he could win. But in my case I had blown a 0.14 and the police officer blatantly lied about what happened during my field sobriety tests so it was an extremely uphill battle.

However, even though I lost I was given the minimum fine, and got to choose the jail (outside the city) to do my 24 hours. And while yes, the IID was horrible — the rest was a cake walk. And that was largely in part to Geoffery.

So if you are where I was a few years back and are searching through reviews and trying to figure out who to go with, then do yourself a favor and quit looking. In my opinion you can't possibly find a better attorney than Geoff. He's a smart, talented and tenacious attorney that knows the law through and through. He does his research thoroughly and fights until the bitter end.

So hang in there — things will be alright. The hardest decision you have to make now has an answer. And he's right in front of you.

I was as guilty as OJ Simpson! I made the biggest mistake in my life. Mr.Burg and his team are the BEST in the business. They were in constant contact with me. If you get in trouble I would highly suggest hiring him.He asked for the pie in the sky deal. That deal became a reality. I simply can NOT say enough bout this guy. I thought my life was over. Now I have a new lease on life. Call him first before even thinking about calling ANY Lawyer. Not once during this whole process. He wasn't prepared and had a perfect plan of attack. I can't stress this enough. Definitely,not your sleazy DWI defense lawyer. That you see on TV! To top it all off he is fantastic human being. I urge you to call him FIRST! My fee was a value at twice the price. Geoff,you are a giant among men in the Courtroom. I can NOT thank you enough.

Geoffrey Burg is an amazing man. First impression, I hardly remember because I was so horrified at what had happened to me, but within minutes of our first appointment, he was so very kind and compassionate. Trying to wipe the tears from my eyes, thinking life was over, he assured me that there might be consequences, but he was present to aid me in the fight. I was absent for 30 days in inpatient treatment and had little communication with him. After I came home, the communication was flowing and we had a plan. Unfortunately it was quiet for a while, which made me nervous and Geoffrey was relieved that nothing had happened. He assured me monthly that things were the same and there was nothing to do on my part, except to stay sober and do what I had been doing. My plan as a sober woman, increasingly got stronger and my life became happier. One day last month I received my first court notice. Again, Geoffrey was there to aid me through this painful process. The end result was nothing I ever imagined as my case was dismissed. It was jaw dropping that this was happening. I am so ever grateful to My attorney, Geoffrey Burg for making this happen. This has proven that my daily program is working and all my hard work has paid off. Geoffrey saw this in me. He believed in me and we both won. He is professional. He is courteous and fair and always did what he said he was going to do. With out much more detail, I will say that I would give him a blazing 10. He is just that good. Paying attention to his directives and listening to him about his healthy lifestyle, it was a great incentive for me to do the right thing. We collaborated together and in the end it has brought much confidence to my life. I was fortunate to receive a recommendation from a family friend and apparently I made the right choice to hire him and have him by my side. If you're in need of someone that will be by your side, Geoffrey Burg is the man! Signed forever grateful!