Ann Gottesman

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Biography

Ann Gottesman is a dedicated attorney based in Pasadena, California, who is a passionate advocate in criminal law and DUI defense. She earned her Juris Doctor degree from Southwestern University School of Law in 2005 and successfully passed the California Bar on her first attempt. Ann's legal career spans over 11 years, during which she has gained extensive experience in criminal law. While in law school, she clerked for Justice Earl Johnson Jr. at the Second District Court of Appeal, contributing to the drafting of judicial opinions, including a notable case of first impression. Ann began her career at Marilee Marshall and Associates, focusing on criminal appellate law, before joining the Law Office of Michael Cabrera to represent clients in criminal and immigration cases. Her commitment to ensuring fair trials for indigent defendants led her to the Riverside Public Defender's Office. Now a sole practitioner, Ann handles a wide range of criminal cases, including DUI, drug offenses, and domestic violence, earning praise from clients for her passionate advocacy and strong rapport with judges and district attorneys.
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Areas of Practice (50)

  • Criminal Defense
  • Assault and Battery Offenses
  • Assault with a Deadly Weapon
  • Assault
  • Battery With Serious Injury
  • Battery
  • Burglary
  • Carrying A Loaded Firearm
  • Check Fraud
  • Corporal Injury
  • Credit Card Fraud
  • Criminal Threats
  • Domestic Violence Offenses
  • Drug Offenses
  • Drug Possession
  • Expungements
  • Felony Offenses
  • Grand Theft
  • Hit and Run
  • Manufacturing
  • Marijuana
  • Misdemeanor Offenses
  • Petty Theft
  • Possession For Sale
  • Private Investigation Services
  • Prop 36 and Diversion
  • Prostitution
  • Receiving Stolen Property
  • Resisting Arrest
  • Robbery
  • Sales/Transportation
  • Sex Crimes Offenses
  • Solicitation For Prostitution
  • Suspended License
  • Theft Offenses
  • Traffic Tickets and DMV
  • DUI Defense
  • Recent DUI Law Changes
  • DMV Hearings in DUI Cases
  • DUI Accident With Injury
  • DUI Charges and Penalties
  • DUI Checkpoints
  • DUI Drugs
  • DUI Field Sobriety Tests
  • DUI and Miranda Rights
  • DUI Refusal
  • DUI Restricted License
  • Felony DUI
  • Second Time DUI
  • Third Time DUI
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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
California State University, B.A., 1999
Law School Attended:
Southwestern University School of Law, J.D., 2006
Year of First Admission:
2006
Admission:
2006, California
Memberships:
Los Angeles County Bar Association; State Bar of California (Member, Criminal Law Section).
Languages:
Spanish
ISLN:
920621781

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (9 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 10/28/21 in Criminal Law

    Ann has a level of legal knowledge knowledge and patience far surpassing most lawyers I know. I wholeheartedly endorse Ann.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/12/21 in Driving While Intoxicated

    Ann is great - bright, kind, warm hearted - works extraordinarily hard for her clients - she is fantastic

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/30/21 in Criminal Law

    Ann is conscientious hard working and always has her client's best interest at heart.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/23/21 in Driving While Intoxicated

    Attorney Ann Gottesman is a top DUI lawyer. She is extremely knowledgeable, highly ethical, and very effective in court and in DMV hearings.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/23/21 in Criminal Law

    Ann Gottesman genuinely cares about her clients and she goes the extra mile to obtain most favorable legal results clients can receive. She is one of the most compassionate person I know.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/22/21 in Driving While Intoxicated

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/17/21 in Criminal Law

    Ann Gottesman is an amazing attorney.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/16/21 in Criminal Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/16/21 in Criminal Law

    Ann is an excellent criminal defense attorney who goes the extra mile for her clients.

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Avvo Client Review
5.0/5.0 (51 reviews)
Client Choice Award Client Champion

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5.0/5.0 (1 review)
Client Champion

I'm glad I was able to find a professional reliable and friendly person, Ann helped me with my dismissal petition and was very nice and patient with all the questions I had, the best decision ever!

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Contact Information:

626-460-4006  Phone

626-792-0087  Fax

www.anngottesmanlaw.com

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