Reviews

Rick really is the best. Great at communicating and clearly laying out his plan for your case. I felt confident in his years of experience. He works hard to make sure your case is resolved in a very professional manner. He is clearly respected among his peers in court, especially among the judges. I felt very confident that he was capable in defending me and getting great results. He went above and beyond and was able to get my case dismissed and my record cleared! It was such a huge relief to have him by my side in such a difficult time. So thankful for Rick and I highly recommend him, he's the best you can get.

Rick Gazipura was an excellent and patient attorney for my daughter. He represented her attentively and never missed a court date. He knew how the local judicial system worked in Santa Cruz and patiently explained every step of the process. Rick also listened to her as a client and did not short change any important conversations. She never had been in trouble before or after. His legal fees were fair and worth every penny.

I was looking at some jail time for a 9 year old warrant that had to do with a DUI. I called Rick all the way from Alaska. He did so much for me before I even got back to California. Not only that, he helped me with everything I needed to do on my end. In the end we went to court only 2 times and we got everything terminated and I was able to get back to normal life.

It was great working with a professional like Rick. He knew how to best work the court, the DA's office, and the DMV to our advantage. I got into a little bit of a situation at a local bar with me facing "Simple Battery," and a "DUI." I decided to retain Rick after our consultation. After reviewing all of the evidence (video footage from the bar and the police bodycam footage), Rick quickly formulated a plan that resulted in the DA not wanting to take this to trial and work out a plea agreement. As part of that agreement the "Simple Battery" was dropped along with the "DUI." Rick was also able to get me a "not guilty finding" on the DUI, so that my drivers license would not be suspended or taken away by the DMV. I didn't have to pay any fines. I didn't have to go to any DUI classes. I didn't have to do any community service. Rick always appeared in court on my behalf, I never had to appear once. He took care of everything. It was all remote/hands off from my perspective. We spoke over the phone and over email. Money well spent!! Rick made this whole thing very easy! Best possible outcome! Thank you Rick!

First time Dui (and last). If you are looking for attorneys to help you out and are reading reviews....stop. Just hire Rick. He handled all of my DMV appearances and court dates. He was able to reduce my fine in half. Like he told me "let me do the worrying". Kept me informed on everything. He made what is a terrible thing to go through a very easy process. The best.

Rick helped me go through the process of handling very complex court system. He was available when I needed his guidance and his directions were very specific and easy to understand. Rick was very knowledgeable and it was eye opening to see how tedious and costly DUI can be.

I hired Rick for my case in the beginning of 2020 before the pandemic and we settled this July 2022. I was looking at a felony charge and a year of time to serve due to another charge caught in April. Through his diligent work going the extra mile to build my case and the connections he’s made over the years, Rick was able to make a deal where I received no time, the most minimal fine and probation and no classes, and I never lost my license due to this case through out the entire process. I would definitely recommend Rick to anyone in my situation and will be going back to him for legal work in the future such as expungements when the option is available :) Thanks again Rick!

Rick was fantastic from start to finish - he explains the entire process, your options, the pros/cons of these options and will try the path less traveled if necessary. A very important factor in DUI cases: Rick knows the players. He's been around for awhile and thus he has excellent connections with the judges and the DA's who are working the case. These connections plus his reputation for going the distance took my case from a bad situation to better saving me money, time, and freedom. If you're looking for help because you find yourself in unfortunate circumstances, Rick will help you navigate the process with professionalism, candor, and intelligence. Thank you Rick for all of your help!

Rick made this whole process easy, manageable, and speedy. He was attentive, always quick to respond or answer any questions I had, and very easy to communicate with. From the initial consultation, through to the end of my court proceedings, what I thought was going to be the most life-altering experience of my life became a process that he walked me through, one step at a time. I would highly recommend Rick as your representation for your DUI case, especially in Santa Cruz County.

It has been a pleasure working with Rick from the initial inquiry to the end he was always available to answer questions. His patience and calm demeanor helped me get through a stressful situation. He truly cares and would do anything possible to help his clients. I highly recommend him!

I'm very glad I had Rick represent me. He was able to reduce my DUI charge to a wet reckless. He was also very professional and timely in responding and guided me through the entire process.