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Takara takara
28 Jul, 2022
My case was not an easy case at all. Nigel was very realistic & professional throughout the entire process. He was also very responsive and on top of everything. My case has been closed but he still continues to help me with me with some of the left over paperwork. I would highly recommend him and his company!
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Anna
06 Jul, 2022
Sanaz and Chris are the dream team. They got the job done when others said you can’t. Sanaz was always there to answer calls and emails. She guided us thru the end. We recommend her to anyone who wants to get it done and done right.
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Brenda robles
21 Jun, 2022
Mr.Gold was referred to me so I didn't hesitate to hire him on June 2021 for a dui. He is very professional and impressive on his hard working skills he had me do work to be able to be ready for my court date. Also due to my DACA status he was eager to help me out to the max . He called me for a whole year every week to ask me how i was doing and the work I was doing. That is very impressive there and i appreciate that. Since my court date kept getting pushed until after one year on June 10th 2022 my case got filed and he went in there confident and professional getting my dui lowered down and saving my DACA im so happy and feel like this was a second chance in life seriously. I no longer want to find me in a big problem like this again but I totally recommend Mr.Gold 100 percent.
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R p
03 Jun, 2022
Hire Jeff Gold! I am eternally grateful for the amazing job he did for me with my first DUI offence. Do not waste any time shopping for attorneys, they’re going to feed you a lot of smooth lines to try and earn your business. Mr. Gold really is, as his name states, the gold standard!
Fresh off my arrest for my first DUI on Christmas Eve last year, I was afraid, traumatized and embarrassed; something you may be feeling as you read this review. I knew I needed an attorney right away. I went online and found a few and got a couple of references from friends. They all fed me what I felt was disingenuous BS to be frank. I knew I was potentially facing some very serious consequences, including jail time, countless hours of community service, and huge fines, as my blood alcohol level was over 0.20. My intuition told me that these attorneys really didn’t care about the outcome of something that would gravely affect my life, until I spoke with Mr. Gold.
During our first consultation phone call, he spent approximately an hour with me getting to understand the situation I was in as well as answering all of my questions thoroughly. What immediately set Mr. Gold apart from the previous attorneys I interviewed was his offensive approach rather than defensive approach to my case. He made it clear that putting in the work before my arraignment was going to hopefully lay down the path for the best result possible in front of the judge, which we achieved in my case! He has a plan of action that you have to trust and be willing to stick to, which, keep in mind is in your best interest! For my case, his plan included AA meetings daily, meeting with a psychologist and gathering character letters. If you are not willing to put in the work, do not work with Mr. Gold. His demeanor may come off brash but he is merely passionate and direct. Mr. Gold is professional, kind, and communicates well. He will be honest with you as to what you are facing and will prepare you for potential outcomes. He will call you weekly to check in regarding your progress and address any questions you may have. On my court date, I could not have asked for a better result, only a 3 month DUI course, a Mothers Again Drunk Driving presentation, a greatly reduced fine, and most importantly, no jail time or community service.
Even more rewarding than the positive out come from court was what I learned about myself through Mr. Gold’s action plan. It gave me an opportunity to redirect where I put my energy and effort in life. It was through that work I was able to uncover some of the contributing factors to my drinking and has given me tools to live a more fulfilled life through sobriety. Mr. Gold’s goal is for you to never be under the influence behind the wheel again, and it is my belief that I will achieve that. I give Mr. Gold my highest recommendation.
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Doug rogge
28 May, 2022
My son got his second DUI in December 2021. I was a wreck with the knowledge that he would likely be facing heavy fines and jail time. To make matters worse, his previous DUI had been in early 2019 so he was STILL on summary probation.
It quickly became clear that the first attorney my son hired had no strategy for his upcoming hearings in court and even stated that he would not be available for the first appearance at all. My son wisely called a friend who has had three DUIs and suffered no jail time. Based upon his glowing recommendation, my son hired attorney Jeffrey Gold. I could immediately tell we were in much better hands.
Attorney Gold had my son doing AA meetings daily and a host of other tasks in preparation for court. He was tough but compassionate and clearly knew what he was doing. The final outcome of my son’s reckoning with justice in the court was extremely generous . I cannot recommend attorney Jeffrey Gold enough for what he did for my son. It felt like a miracle.
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Bianca nemtoc
23 May, 2022
If i could give 10 +++ stars I would because 5 stars just doesn't feel like enough emphasis on how much i truly APPRECIATE Mr. Gold and his services. I really am not sure how things would have turned out for me if I had not reached out to him when i did. I was looking at my first time DUI offense for marijuana. Facing 4 charges of driving under influence of marijuana, possession of narcotics, open container, and driving with no license. I was looking at jail time, an enormous fine, 9 month alcohol program, tons of community service hours, probation, etc. When i first called Mr. Gold, I was a complete emotional wreck, had no idea what i was doing or what id gotten myself into. From the start, Mr. Gold was professional, polite, firm, honest, and compassionate. What he did NOT do was over-promise me, sugar-coat my situation, or at at any time made me feel uncomfortable for any reason whatsoever. After our phone call, even though i was still momentarily in that exact situation, i felt like i had taken a huge step forward in the right direction and he most definitely proved me right. Mr. Gold's method is simple, you're facing a consequence your own mistake and bad judgment, put in the work and you will get rewarded for that, you reap what you sow. Be prepared to put in the necessary work, AA/MA meetings every day, you must undergo a personal evaluation, write a character letter and have character letters written of you and of your growth and learning, and all-around genuine desire to turn your life around from the bad decisions you have been making. After my trial, I got 3 of my 4 charges completely dismissed, zero jail time, 3 month program instead of 9, only 5 days of community service required, minimum fine instead of maximum, and only informal probation of 3 years. I can't thank Mr. Gold enough for this opportunity and i really can say that i have found my light at the end of this horrible tunnel ive been going through. I most definitely with all my heart recommend Mr. Gold and his services to anybody who finds themselves in a similar predicament as myself.
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Abdul quraishi
23 May, 2022
Jeff Gold went above & beyond to make sure I was properly prepared during one of the most stressful ordeals of my adult life. He devised actionable items to not only prepare me for my court appearance but to begin taking ownership of my mistake and to ensure it never happens again.
He generously offered his time and resources to turn a very stressful event into one that I've personally grown from. Through his guidance, Mr. Gold got me a very lenient and favorable outcome in court.
I highly recommend Mr. Gold!
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Jeff canavan
21 May, 2022
Hiring Jeff Gold was one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life. This last year, in December 2021, I got a second DUI while I was still on probation for a first DUI in 2019. I hit three cars and a storefront on Melrose Avenue in West Hollywood and could have easily killed someone. Obviously, I did some quick research and discovered that the penalties would likely include significant jail time and a hefty fine at the very least for this second DUI.
Jeff Gold, my second attorney, was both tough and brilliant. He directed me to do two online AA meetings per day, gather multiple character references, and volunteer to wearing an alcohol detecting ankle bracelet from the moment I hired him until our second court appearance some three months later. At that appearance, the judge ruling on my case told me he had read EVERY document I had submitted and said he was both moved and impressed. Subsequently, he delivered me a miracle: a $225 fine, thirty additional AA meetings, and the mandatory DUI classes once a week.
All the sleepless nights I had endured were over! Jeff Gold is unquestionably a lifesaver…and far superior to my first attorney.
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Carson greub
17 May, 2022
Nigel took care of me from the start and was incredibly understanding of all my situations. I can’t stress enough how amazing my experience was with this company. They really went above and beyond all of my expectations during my first (and last!) experience. He helped me out tremendously. If you need an amazing human for a lawyer look no further!
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Jerome womack
16 May, 2022
I'm writing this in appreciation.
I became involved in an ongoing and persistent neighborhood situation.
I was told to just wait. Eight months later I received a notice to appear in one weeks time.
I contacted Mr. Jeffrey Gold, Attorney At Law. Mr. Gold explained my options and a strategy to follow. With a plan and information in hand, I fully undertook my part in this strategy.
Mr. Gold appeared in my place while I continued to fulfill my part.
With Mr. Gold's attention to detail, a very fair offer was worked out for me.
A Pre-Plea Diversion program of six months time, 15 days community service and participation in Alcoholics Anonymous. The court showed a high degree of trust in me to meet the goals of my diversion program.
I attend many more A.A. meetings than I am required to. I thank Mr. Gold for the encouragement. It is a new way to live.
A Recovering Alcoholic
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Joseph
13 May, 2022
I made many drastic decisions that brought me here to this amazing firm. I got myself into a few charges against me with my DUI in December of 2021. I was honestly lost and didn’t know what were the next steps. So I did like anyone else should I started to call multiple DUI firms. 99% of these firms gave me different price’s and kept telling me weird things such as “don’t worry about it ,you don’t need to do anything just relax ” which baffled me. Then by chance I found Jeff gold. He told me straight and honest what I did was very wrong and I was likely to serve maximum jail sentence. He took his time explaining every detail with me during my consultation, he also stated that he wanted me to work very hard on myself so I would never do anything like this ever again. He was the first person to be real, he didn’t want to take your money like other firms he wanted to really help me! Honestly that’s the whole point, I rather fix myself as a person then ruin my life with another DUI. Jeff really pointed me to the right direction! I worked extremely hard with AA and other programs that Jeff placed me on. Now months later in may 2022, My first appearance in court. I’m nervous not knowing what to expect. I’m hoping and praying I don’t waste time of my life sitting behind bars. Jeff walked into the court, he was in their for no longer then a hour before he came back out. He reviewed all the charges I was facing which had me sweating then he told me the good news. HE DROPPED ALMOST EVERY CHARGE OR LIGHTEN THE OFFENSE. I was shocked and amazed.I was facing jail time. The hard work he wanted me to do for myself payed off!!! The prosecutor and even the judge stated how impressed they where with my hard working effort. I went in facing jail time, to one day community service and a 3 month program!!! If you really want to change your life and be a completely honest person I would recommend Jeff cold in a heart beat don’t waste your time with other firms!!! Jeff gold is the person you need to call asap! Make a good life choice from the mistake you made and I promise you that it would be all worth it!!! Thank you Jeff gold I really appreciate all that you have done for me thank you sir!!!!
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Lydia albarico
27 Apr, 2022
I am so grateful to have had a lawyer like Jeff Gold to help me with my DUI. Be warned, He may seem like a jerk, but he really freaking cares about his clients. If you show that you care about not being a repeat offender, he will return the same attitude. I was very fortunate to have my sentence knocked down substantially because of all the work Jeff pushed me to do.
When I first started looking for lawyers, I was so afraid I was going to be ripped off. I had a hard time trusting reviews because I didn't know if they were paid for or even real reviews. I asked Jeff Gold a ton of questions and was still unsure, yet I could feel that Jeff actually cared about his clients which showed me I was in good hands ( Another lawyer called me after i signed the contract and confirmed I had made a good choice).
His expectations of me was to do the work and recognize these were the consequences of my actions, yet I can make a real change in my life to never have to go through this process again. He called every week to update me everything he did on his end and made sure I was keeping up my end. Jeff is very much straight to the point and no fluff. Although, I would rather take a lawyer who cares about getting the work done and not fluff up any idealistic outcome than someone who is there to make me feel good and I not be prepared for my hearing. The prosecutor was impressed with Jeff's readiness and ensuring I had all the work to prove my character and commitment to being a safer and sober driver.
TRUST HIM! If Jeff says to postpone a hearing... Do it. He is trying to get the best outcome and that means finding the right person to review all the work you have set forth.
I was a first time offender, but I could've faced much more serious charges. I evaded and driving under the influence (well above .08), and yet I had my charges dropped down to 1/4 of the fines, 3 month alcohol program, and no jail time.
Again.. There are no guarantee of any idealistic outcome. This process forced me to be honest with myself for the first time in a very long time. I was trying to escape the world around me and I almost risked mine and other peoples lives. Use AA to speak your truth how you came to be in this situation and make a change. Because next time, you may not be here to read this review.
All of this may seem overwhelming, but just remember to take it one day at a time. You will get through this.
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