April S Gilbert

April S Gilbert

also known as April Zwirn

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 31 years

Criminal defense Lawyer Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

About April

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Criminal Defense 100%

Criminal Defense Practice with emphasis on DUI, Drug Charges/Substance Abuse, Treatment, Recovery, Collaborative Courts, and Expungements. Experience defending against serious & violent felonies, thefts, domestic violence, and child abuse charges.

31 years | 65,500 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 31 years

State: California

Acquired: 1994

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April S Gilbert's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

98 Client Reviews

Showing 26 - 30 of 40 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by anonymous | April 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney

The Absolute BEST! Rest assured! Top quality service

I wish I could put into words what April has done for our family after resolving a complicated case that had plagued us for 18 long years. April was absolutely phenomenal! Not only are her fees very reasonable but she always went above and beyond to be the best advocate we could ever ask for. April i...s thorough, honest and makes the whole process seamless. April’s long years of dedicated service and the critical relationships she has built along the way in her career served to be super beneficial for our case. She is also a wonderfully kind and personable person. You won’t regret having April as your lawyer!

Posted by Eduardo E. | April 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney

APRIL G. HARDEST WORKING LAWYER AND JUST REMARKABLE

April G. Was my angel and best lawyer ever ! I was going through alot in my life with legal matters with alcohol and duis everybody had given up on me but she never quit on me .she got me in a dui court program and saved me I completed it and graduated . Miss April changes Life's and is just amazing... in her job SHE DOES NOT QUIT AND IS THE HARDEST WORKING LAWYER OUT THERE ! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER

Posted by Mike W | February 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Fantastic Attorney!!

April just recently represented our son in Orange County Superior court. We as Parents live some 2500 miles away from Orange County and needed an attorney which would keep us up to date while going thru the justice system. April aways Called, emailed or texted us Throughout the entire process which t...ook 7 months. She has a great deal of knowledge of criminal law and worked 24/7 to get the best offer from the court. We as parents would have been lost without her and her understanding, compassion, Diligence while representing our son. Weather you live in town or out of town (Like Us) you can be certain she will give you her fullest and never quit!! We highly recommend April for any of your Legal Needs! God Bless April!!

Posted by Debbie | September 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Simply The Best!

I reached out to April as a recommendation, and I am so glad that I did. I was in a collaborative court and needed some extra help. April jumped in at the last moment and turned my entire situation around. She studied up on my case, she really did! If she was given information that didn't sound quite... right she challenged it. I felt a sense of relief when she got on my team. Something that I had not felt the entire time I was in the process. She knew how hard I had worked to change my life and situation around and she was going to do everything in her power to get my charges dropped. I am thrilled to say that April did her homework, cited law, and was able to get my charges dismissed. She works well with the team, is an advocate, but in a way that shows that she is a part of the "team" when her allegiance is to her client. I know because she is an expert in her field. I recommend her to anyone in the collaborative, criminal courts of law. She is your best asset! I trusted her with my case, let her do her job, gave her everything she asked of me. Thank-You Attorney April Gilbert!! I am forever grateful!!

Posted by anonymous | March 25, 2021

The Best

Most Helpful at the time public defender I ever had really spent time on my case listened to what I had to say really was in my corner and excellent job in court. Wish nothing but the best!

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April S Gilbert's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jennifer Boukidis

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"April is an exceptional attorney. She has a wealth of experience in all types of criminal matters. Not only is she skilled and knowledgeable, but she truly cares about her clients, their well being, their families, and their future. She leaves no stone unturned when it comes to serving her client's best interest. April is well respected by her peers, opposing counsel, and the court. I have worked opposite her as a former prosecutor and work alongside her now as a fellow criminal defense attorney. I know her to be honest, intelligent, hard working and compassionate. April is a talented and caring person and an excellent choice for representation in any criminal matter."

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Kristine Koo

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"April cares. She is someone who will listen to you, take what you say into consideration, and give thoughtful feedback. She also gives wise counsel and is trustworthy. Whenever I have a question in criminal law - I go to April - because she knows!"

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Karren Kenney

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Gilbert cares about each and every one of her clients and she takes the time to fight for them in order to get the best disposition possible. Ms. Gilbert is also an extrememely effective trial lawyer. I have seen her in trial and was amazed at the connection she has with the jury...jurors love her!"

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Alan Castillo

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Kristine Koo

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Christl

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lisa Kopelman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Karren Kenney

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

1993

American Jurisprudence Award Criminal Procedure, Western State University College of Law

1991

American Jurisprudence Award Civil Procedure, Western State University College of Law

Work Experience

2021 - Present

Criminal Defense Lawyer, Law Office of April Gilbert

1995 - 2021

Deputy Public Defender, Orange County Public Defender's Office (CA)

1993 - 1995

Contributing Editor, Orange County Lawyer Magazine, Orange County Bar Association

1986 - 1992

Legal Assistant, Law Office Of Harley A. Feinstein

Associations

2024 - Present

North Orange County Bar Association

Board of Directors

2018 - Present

North Orange County Bar Association,

Member

1994 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

1996 - 1997

William P. Gray Legion Lex American Inn of Court

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Carjacking and robbery of elders with a deadly weapon

My client was only sentenced to three years in prison (instead of 13), which was the lowest possible term.

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Education

1994

Western State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

California State University, Long Beach

BA - Bachelor of Arts English Literature

Speaking Engagements

2019

Publications

1994

Orange County Lawyer Magazine The Fourth Amendment is not a Technicality

Languages

English

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