Reviews

Ann represented me in a DUI case and I hired her after interviewing with four other lawyers. I immediately had a sense of relief after talking to Ann and felt more informed about what to expect than I did after speaking to 4 other lawyers. Ann seemed to geniunly care about me and my gut instincts are usually correct. I found her fee reasonable and she gave me a fair payment plan that I was able to live with. I soon discovered that my instincts were right! Ann always updated me on the events and the evidence that she got and always had time for me. I never really expected to get out of my DUI because I had a .13 and a minor accident. The experience was a nighmare I don't wish on anyone. But I was so happy when Ann met with the prosecutor and told me I could walk away with a wet reckless with only 2 years of probation. For me this was a big deal because if I was convicted of a DUI I would have to install a breath machine in my car and due to the job I have, there would be no way to keep my job. I was very happy with this result. Ann helped me get my license back and made the whole process easier. She is a great lawyer and really knows her stuff and way around the court room! I highly recommend Ann for anyone in trouble with the law.

I love Ann! I wish I could meet her in person to thank her for saving my friend's life! You see, I found out on a Monday, that my friend was being held at the Pasadena Jail. My friend did not know anyone around the area. My attorney friend googled Criminal law Defense and found several lawyers...something about Ann that caught my attention was her previous public defender experience, so I knew that she had insider knowledge of the Pasadena court system. She went above and beyond. She showed up the same day that I called her to my friend's court appearance and got all the charges taken care of. She handled the case extremely professionally, especially considering that she only had a few hours to look at the case prior to the court appearance. She got my friend an extremely good plea bargain and out of JAIL!!! She explained the case and kept me updated. Another great thing about Ann is that she quoted me a flat fee so I knew there wouldn't be any surprise charges after. She was such a huge help when my friend and I didn't know anyone and handled the case better than we could have ever hoped for. I definitely recommend her services to anyone who is in legal trouble.

I was arrested for a DUI in March. I had never been in trouble with the law before, and I was scared what lied ahead. I must've called around 6 different lawyers, each asking me to walk me through what would happen next. A few told me that my case would be very hard, and were relatively uninterested (I had a .13 BAC, but no accident and I was only pulled over for an expired registration). Other lawyers told me that they would be able to save my license and that they had won cases like mine before, sounding almost too good to be true. Ann was the only one who took the time to really listen to my case, and then provided honest feedback. She said it would be hard but that she would turn over every rock and fight for me. She did. Anytime I had a question, or worry, she was a phone call or text away. She read through the police report thoroughly, gathered all the evidence, and watched my arrest video to see if anything seemed out of place. While my arrest was by the book, Ann was able to show the court that my actions had been out of character that night, and that I was not the type of person that would fall into this type of trouble again. Ann was able to get my charge reduced to a wet and reckless, a decision I was extremely happy and fortunate to get. Never did she guarantee that she would be able to get a reduction, and if a lawyer tells you that, they most likely only care about cashing your checks. Ann was straightforward, she said that she would fight her hardest, but that it would be a hard fight. I would rather take someone who will work their hardest, than guarantee a victory without reading the facts. Ann's a trustworthy and compassionate lawyer I would recommend to anyone!

Ann represented me about nine months ago on a drug and Dui case. She is not like other lawyers. After meeting with three other lawyers I then met Ann and knew right away she would be the one I wanted to represent me. Ann was patient, caring and really calmed me down at a time I thought I had no hope. My job and license were at stake and I didn't know how the "system" works. Ms. Ann went through the court evidence with me and took all my calls and questions. She is a sweet caring woman who worked hard to help me. I could not have asked for a better outcome on my case. Ann knows her stuff and took the time to explain things to me. I am lucky I found her and forever thankful. I highly recommend attorney Ann if you are in trouble with the law!

I found myself in the unfortunate position of having to utilize the services of a DUI attorney. But fortunately, I found Ann. Ann was referred to me by a friend and I am forever grateful to him. Getting arrested for a DUI was the worst thing that has happened to me but Ann provided comfort, knowledge and experience to a scary situation. Ann kept me informed throughout each stage of the legal process and ensured that I completely understood my rights. She worked tirelessly with the prosecutor in negotiating a great resolution to my case. I was very proud and pleased to watch Ann in court as she was very professional, astute and had the respect of the court and prosecutor. I would most definitely recommend her to anyone.

Ann is THE BEST. Don't hesitate to call her if you need legal help. She is friendly, honest and capable and she will make whatever bad situation that you are dealing with better. I got charged with a DUI and Ann worked her magic and got it down to a Wet and Reckless she also helped me out with finding the best insurance and reduced some of my comunity labor days. The minute I called her I already felt confident that she was going to help me out and I am very satisfyed with the outcome!!

After being arrested in Pasadena for the first time in April and having no previous run-ins with the law, I immediately panicked!!! I spoke with a several attorneys that really didn't care much about what I had to say and the conversations felt very rushed; so I was discouraged in finding the right attorney to represent me. I then found attorney Gottesman through an advertisement online and I called her one late evening. To my surprise, she returned my call later that night outside of her office hours. She spoke with me and LISTENED to my concerns. After our conversation, attorney Gottesman put me at ease. I met with her later that week to further discuss my case and our meeting validated how trustworthy and attentive she truly is. She's one of those rare attorneys that genuinely cares about her clients and goes above and beyond her clients expectations. After our initial meeting, she assured me that everything will be okay and that I was in good hands! Attorney Gottesman went to court for me and she immediately called me right after to give me an update. Knowing that a DUI is a serious offense and people charged with it generally get convicted, the unexpected happened. She worked her magic and a few months later, MY CASE WAS DROPPED!!! Her extensive experience and knowledge allowed her to get the best outcome anyone charged with a DUI can only dream of. I cannot thank her enough for making this nightmare go away. How many people charged with a DUI can say that their case was dropped?!!!!! Not many. I am in total disbelief because I was honestly expecting a lesser charge. I will forever grateful to Ann for everything she did. Thanks so much Ann. I cannot thank you enough for getting me out of this terrible nightmare. You are truly God send. Anyone seeking a criminal attorney should look no further because I can assure you that you will most definitely be pleased with attorney Ann Gottesman's services.

After what were the worst couple of days in my life, Ann put me at ease right away in her office. She was very thorough, and as this was my first time with any of this, she explained it to me until I understood. Ann was very compassionate, but she was also an experienced, knowlegable and convincing warrior for me in court. I left court with an even better outcome than I was expecting - with immense gratitude to Ann. Don't let her petite size fool you - she was a tough fighter and an amazing advocate for me throughout the entire process. I very highly recommend Ann to help you after the worst days in your life.