Reviews

I was arrested for crashing and then blowing a .08. I was devastated from being arrested for the first time and was facing DUI charges. I called 4 or 5 top-rated DUI attorneys in Temecula. I talked to each one for 30 minutes to one hour on the phone. Many of the responses were very uninterested and grim or OVERLY "promising" to talk to. And then I spoke to Mike Donaldson, and everything felt right. I decided to pay the $4,500 and meet with him and his partner in person at their location in Riverside, CA. Mike Donaldson take appropriate action to have my DUI dismissed. One thing that stood out to me is his attention to detail and patience to find a "reasonable" prosecutor. Also, they didn't charge me for the DMV appeal. I feel like Mike saved my life. He went over everything and made me feel less like a terrible person. Mike is forever in my positive memories. And most importantly, My DUI charge went down to a reckless driving charge with a quick 32 hr online class and a small court fee of like $2,500. If you have any form of DUI, you have to choose Mike Donaldson.

Nobody ever feels like they need an attorney until they need an attorney, lol. Our son was in a situation where he was at the wrong place at the wrong time. An altercation ensued and he was arrested for assault and battery, and bodily injury was added because the other person fell and hit their head on the back of a car bumper in the parking lot. The cops not knowing the whole story, just arrested our son and booked him with some serious charges. We turned to Bartell, Hensel & Gressley for help and counsel. Mike Donaldson was on it right away, getting all the info, all the details, and helping our son through the process all the way. Due to COVID-19, it was a little frustrating trying to get police reports, talking to witnesses, backed up court dates, etc., but Mike was always pushing through. Long story short, Mike was able to get pretty much all charges dropped down to only one that is a misdemeanor. We are really thankful that we went with this team, they work hard and ease the pain of having to deal with the judicial system.

Mike was a fantastic attorney who handled my case with a wealth of knowledge and professionalism. He was also very responsive and communicated effectively. I cannot recommend him enough!

I can’t say enough good things about Mike Donaldson and Bartell, Hensel & Gressley. Getting into trouble in a state you don’t live in is truly terrifying. Mike and the team worked with me not only to help me completely understand what was happening and why, but also made sure it was what I wanted and what I felt comfortable with. At all times I felt 100% informed and I felt like I truly had a team in my corner who was dedicated to helping me in my time of crisis. Talking to lawyers about the legal process over a phone is very intimidating but Mike made it comfortable and easy. Super friendly , super understanding and they are true to their word. 10/10 would recommend.

A big two thumbs up to Mike Donaldson and Don Bartell from Bartell, Hensel, and Gresley. I cannot say enough good things about Mike and Don. The legal representation they provide is second to none. Mike was my main point of contact and I was impressed with his thoroughness in the planning and strategy he implemented in my case. His and Don’s knowledge and professionalism resulted in an extremely favorable outcome of my case. My family and I owe Mike, Don, and their team a debt of gratitude for their tenaciousness and positive attitude in the handling of a very difficult case. Most of all, they kept me informed of the process at every step of the way. Thanks to their hard work and perseverance, I will be able to spend time with my family and to welcome my new baby girl to this world. I highly recommend Bartell, Hensel, and Gresley and their attorneys, in particular, Mike Donaldson and Don Bartell.

Seriously THE BEST!!! AND I MEAN THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS!!! Worth every dime!!! PROMISE!! They are the best. Constant communication. Great information, get the job done. You’ll have no worries about them not fighting for you. They’ll take care of you. Highly recommend!!! Mike and Ron were my lawyers and I’m thankful for what they’ve done to protect my family and I!

These people are so professional and nice and really went the extra mile for us thank you guys

I retained Mike Donaldson of Bartell, Hensel & Gressley to represent me in a very stressful case after doing exhaustive research on the top attorneys practicing in the Riverside County area, and I am so thankful that I did. Mike is incredibly intelligent and skilled at developing a strategy for defense, and was more than happy to break his thoughts down into layman's terms regularly in order to keep me apprised and assured of the logic in his process. Mike brought together his confidence, strategy, knowledge and legal acumen all in service to my defense, and he was able to secure for me the best possible outcome for my case, which surprised even me. I owe Mike a debt of gratitude for his exceptional work and I highly recommend him to anyone seeking the strongest, best representation.

Unresponsive, would not recommend

best DUI attorney in RIverside.

Never return calls bad customer service way overpriced