Reviews

I was encouraged to hire an attorney to handle a potential DUI case so I called Jude based off of reviews. I left a message for him and was called back almost immediately. He asked me some questions about my case, then explained exactly what his process would be, what immediate steps and timelines would look like, and then his contract arrangement. He was very transparent and clear with no hidden costs or surprises. I found him to be very reasonable and worth every penny. Jude was completely accessible, responsive, and he clearly knew what he was doing. He's a fast talker, so it's important to make sure you understand what he's explaining, and do not be afraid to ask him to repeat something. I was well prepared and followed everything he told me to do, so once I got to court I knew exactly what to expect. I could have never navigated such a complex process without him.

I am pleased to wholeheartedly recommend Jude and his legal services. I had never been in trouble with the law before and was extremely nervous about my first offense DUI. Jude took the time to explain the process, and expertly navigated the options including securing the best possible outcome in court. I was clearly guilty so I was found guilty and paid my fines, did traffic school, and MADD courses, and Jude kept me out of jail and kept the penalties as minimal (while significant) as possible. Best of all, over two years later the conviction and probation were causing issues for my business and loans, etc., so Jude went above and beyond to go back to court very quickly on my behalf and secured the relief I needed from the Court. This saved my business and my reputation and I cannot thank Jude enough for going above and beyond to help me. His compensation was more than fair (and a bargain in retrospect) and his service and expertise were top notch.

I hired Jude Koenig to help out my brother, a victim of the Opioid Crisis. Jude represented us on two separate occasions, he was invaluable at helping us navigate probation and the legal system. Specifically, Jude was able to focus on the root of the problem and secured the best possible outcome for my brother including an opportunity to attend rehab. I appreciated his timely and realistic communication, he did not nickel and dime us...upfront and ethical. My brother is a prime example of how one can get back on track and lead a meaningful and productive life. I highly recommend Jude Koenig.

As a retired professional, I find difficult to find top service these days. However, Jude is incredibly good at what he does and I received a great outcome because of it. He was timely with communication and great explaining each step. Also, his fee was exceptionally more than fair given the hours he worked. I definitely recommend him and will do so to my friends.

Jude went above and beyond in my case. In hindsight his fee was reasonable. When I retained him I had no idea of typical cost. He did not take advantage of the situation. It was a very hard time in my life and he took the time to walk me through the legal system. There were circumstances that were unforeseen, yet Jude was prepared for them and thus I was prepared. After my case had resolved in the most favorable way possible, I created a technical complication. While Jude was no longer on retainer, he made himself available to help me with my self-created situation. I am sure there are other individuals in the area who do a fine job, but when you are under the duress of the legal system and the mistakes you have created, Jude Koenig is a great choice to make.

When I contacted Jude, I was in a bad state of mind. I had been arrested for DUI, the previous night in a town hours away from where I lived. The Court of Jurisdiction was hours away from Jude. Yet from retainer to resolution Jude was timely, realistic and patient. And then he went above and beyond. I failed to comply with the court in a timely manner. The mistake was innocuous but the implications were enormous. Despite being no longer retained, he rose to the occasion and facilitated a quick solution. I am naive to the world of defense attorneys but Jude did his profession proud in this some what run of the mill DUI.

I did something stupid, got caught and was in a lot of trouble. Jude Koenig was able to have the case dismissed before I was even arraigned. He did a great job and I won't have to worry about this being on my record for the rest of my life. Thanks Jude!

In October of 2018, I was stopped and arrested for DUI right at/under the legal limit. The very first thing I did was search for a DUI attorney in the Truckee area, and Jude's name was top of the list. Everyone I spoke to highly recommended his practice. His price was more than fair and away we went with the legal process. Throughout, Jude kept me aptly informed as to what was transpiring with my case and where we stood. After a couple months of, what was for me, easy going, we were able to settle for a wet and reckless charge. This came with a small court fee, no jail, no community service, no AA. Then, Jude went to battle against the CA DMV on my behalf, which we were sure we would lose and my license would be suspended. However, thanks to how thorough and knowledgeable Jude is, I was able to keep my driving privilege and did not have to face any negative repercussions from the DMV. Now, while I would have hoped to have the entire case cleared with no conviction whatsoever, the issue really came down to cost and my lack of funding to continue to proper trial. This is in no way a reflection on Jude and his practice. He kept me informed as to the costs of everything and we did not proceed any further unless I said go. He did his absolute best for me and I am more than happy with the outcome. I highly recommend his practice and will be enlisting his services in the future for record clearing. Thank you Jude!!!

Late on a Friday night I found myself in handcuffs and being charged with a DUI - even though I was not driving at the time the police arrived, there was definitely evidence I had been drinking in my car. That and failing a field sobriety test, I was pretty much f%^$ed. On Saturday morning when I was released from the 'drunk tank', I called a few friends to get advice and was given Jude's contact information. He called me back a few hours later that same day (I wasn't expecting a weekend call back!) and we spent about an hour going over the details of my horrific night. Jude was thoughtful, explained tons of legal details around my potential case in very plain language and best of all made me laugh despite how dreadful things seemed. It was obvious I needed him to go to bat for me in order to have the best outcome. Paperwork sent that same weekend and I retained him without hesitation. One of the BEST decisions ever!! Jude has worked with me over the course of 5 months to get me through both the DMV suspension hearing (we won! no license suspension!) and ultimately my criminal court case (we won again! my initial DUI charge was dropped to a drunken in public conviction!!!). In all of our communications via phone and email, Jude was consistently and extremely helpful, clear, and compassionate. This dude knows his way around the Tahoe court system, is extraordinarily well-organized and most importantly he's relentless in exploring every possible option. Plus, I've never worked with a lawyer I felt was genuinely on my side and so non-judgmental. Jude has helped me get my life back on track from what could have been an EXTREMELY expensive and drawn out legal process. Don't think about it, just hire this man and let him do what he does best.

I contacted Jude first thing on a Sunday morning after my DUI arrest, which I was completely freaked out about. He took the time to walk me through the process and did not rush through my questions. He was extremely knowledgeable and put my mind at ease so I hired him on the spot. Throughout the process, Jude was easily accessible and responded quickly if I needed anything specific. Thankfully my case ended up being dismissed because I was under the legal limit, but I would recommend Jude to any of my friends or family if they got into the same predicament as me.

I called Jude after researching the best criminal defense attorneys in Truckee / Tahoe. He responded to my call immediately and set up a consultation. During our consultation at his office, he was very upfront and honest about my case. He did not make any false promises about the outcome and made everything about the court processes very clear and easy to understand. Which was extremely helpful. Jude has excellent communication skills. Every call and email was responded to promptly, usually within a few hours. Jude has a great reputation in the community and was a former prosecutor for Truckee / Tahoe DA’s office, and has an in-depth understanding of how cases are prosecuted in this area in specific. He went the extra mile to supeona and review all evidence and findings in my case. Resulting in what I consider the most lenient outcome with the DA and the presiding Judge possible. Instead of being incarcerated, I received 3 years probation and very generously suspended fines. At the end of the day, Jude did not promise me an exaggerated outcome, he was very honest about the factors of my case in specific. He was able to work to get me a very leinient outcome because of his knowledge and hard work. In my opinion Jude was worth every penny paid. I would recommend him to any person in the Truckee / Tahoe area facing criminal prosecution.