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

1

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 36 - 40 of 98 reviews

Posted by anonymous | September 01, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Integrity, Passion & Caring

April was referred to me and I have to say it was a blessing. Right from the first conversation we had, April exhibited total professionalism and sincere concern and interest to determine if she was the right attorney for my situation. Thank God she was. Upon taking our case she did an amazing j...ob diving in to obtain all of the details & facts prior to setting up our strategy. Once in court it was obvious that she had been there before. Her court demeanor, knowledge and relationships with all of the court personnel was impressive. Not only does April provide top quality legal service but from my experience, she is also compassionate, caring and takes her clients needs personally.

Posted by anonymous | August 28, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Best attorney- you are in great hands with April

I have the pleasure of working with April Gilbert on a case and I can confidently say that she is the best I’ve met. Her experience and confidence is very obvious and makes me feel like I’m in the best hands. She is exactly the kind of person you want in your corner when facing a legal battle. Her e...xpertise and dedication to her clients are unmatched, and I feel fully supported throughout my case. If you need an attorney who will fight tooth and nail for your rights, look no further than April. She is simply the best.

Posted by Kaysie | May 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Amazing Laywer

April is amazing. Not only did she put me at ease, she was there every step. Kept me informed and replied back quickly. Very knowledgeable and up front. Open and honest communication with everything. Thank you April!!! You are very much appreciated.

Posted by anonymous | May 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Life changing!

April Gilbert is not only a very talented lawyer, she also is a phenomenal human being. I was represented by Ms Gilbert over the course of roughly 3 years. My case was a matter which dated back nearly 20 years, and quite frankly the situation felt insurmountable. Ms Gilbert took the time to understan...d me, my family and who I had become. Over the course of the 3 years Ms Gilbert grew to genuinely care about my case and conveyed her heartfelt belief in me. While our cohesively positive sentiment and strong optimism got us half way there, the reality was the situation would require a stroke of legal brilliance to even have a chance at success. Legal brilliance is exactly what Ms Gilbert delivered! After persevering for years and analyzing the case Ms Gilbert had finally determined what she believed would bring us victory. Ms Gilbert went above and beyond to prepare all my files in order to truly tell my story and translate the message of who I was and the person I’d become. We nervously messaged back and forth on the day as April provided updates. Then later in the day I received a simple message- we won!

Posted by AJ | May 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney

2nd Felony DUI

I was in Big trouble. Staring 2-3 years prison in the face. 4 interviews in, I chose April. Followed her mitigation plan to a tee. Response time to my needs was very refreshing. She was able to navigate a suspended sentence, "no prison"! Subject to interim probation monitoring and short stint home... confinement with curfew. Enabling me to work and get life in order. Circumstantiallly, My outcome could not have been better. 100 Pleased!

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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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