Calabasas Criminal Defense Law Firm

James Silverstein is highly intelligent, sincere and a hard worker. He is straight forward and will let you know if he can handle your case. He was my support and backbone and you can trust him with all your heart. He won't take your money like other lawyers. He will work hard and fight for you until he succeeds in an amicable manner. My previous lawyer was illiterate and James took charge and dismissed my case in three weeks. I'm so thankful for him and he deserves every dollar I gave him.

My brother and I retained James Silverstein after referral from a long time friend who had retained James for his own case. As soon as we entered his office, a sense of peace came over us. James does not treat you as other high profile firms might. He is personal, personable and really puts you at ease. Moreover, he was very aggressive with our case and we were able to receive the judgment that we hoped for, and James was there to guide us and counsel us through the entire process. In a time where you do not know who to trust, James is an attorney to trust. He only wants the best for his clients and was available to answer all questions, even the seemingly insignificant questions that other lawyers would dismiss. I have a friend who retained another attorney for twice the retainer and this attorney treated my friend and his family like second class citizens. It was a complete waste of money. This is not the case with James Silverstein. If you are looking for a defense attorney who knows the law and how to navigate the system, James is my top recommendation.

The biggest thing that stands out to me about James is that he is incredibly genuine. He treats you, and defends you, as if you are part of his family. Even within the first few minutes of talking to James you begin to fell better because he reassures you that everything is going to be okay. James represented me in a way that will never be forgotten. I am 100% confident that he can handle anything throw his way. He is aggressive in fighting your case, has extensive knowledge about the law, and is really good at thinking on his feet. I couldn't ask for a better attorney.
James, you are my lawyer for life!

This man is simply incredible with a heart of gold. He went up and above and beyond the call of duty. I wasn't even his client until we started a conversation in front of the clerks office. I had a pending case/warrant that I knew nothing about from 26 years prior and this man took the time out of his day to represent me on the spot and got everything cleared up. Had it not been for him I may not have been able to work in the field that I am working now and my career would have been over. He was literally a god send. Not only that, I didn't feel that he was trying to take advantage of me or that he only had his interests in mind. He genuinely seemed to want to help and he did everything he could to make that happen in every way. He is an exceptional find and I'd recommend him to anybody.

This year, an unexpected event upset our lives -- my husband got a DUI, and I was notified with only a brief and unclear emergency phone call in the middle of the night. With no experience in this situation (or any legal matters), and with my husband unreachable, the sheriff's contacts not friendly or helpful, and bail bondsmen intruding by phone and in-person, I was confused and frantic. I didn't know where to begin, or what information to believe. I reached out to James who I had met socially through a mutual friend, and in the early morning hours, he called me back. Without contract or fees, he went out of his way to guide me through those first few days, the steps needed to get my husband released, and all the various decisions and options. He was reassuring, professional, and also a shoulder to lean on emotionally. He was quick to respond continually throughout the day(s) and even into the night, sacrificing his personal/family plans to make sure I had the advice I needed, and could navigate the obstacles and legal processes we were up against.

After the initial chaos of coming to grips with our situation and starting to untangle the legal system, getting my husband released, and our available options and ramifications, my husband and I met with James to discuss our case and decided to officially hire him as our attorney. From that point on, James continued to be responsible, professional, and expertly took care of all reviews, paperwork, processes, and meetings. If anything, after the initial drama I had felt, the rest of the process seemed (thankfully) anticlimactic. We sat back and James handled everything. I would of course recommend him as an attorney based on his handling of our case, but more than that, I will be forever grateful for the initial support in the first few days that he provided without guarantee of contract, but rather because he cared enough to offer his knowledge and guidance when someone reached out to him in need. James is a solid guy with much experience, expertise, and connections, and I am so thankful I had someone I felt I could trust when it mattered most.

My friend borrowed my car and got a stupid red light camera ticket by making a right-turn-on-red near the Metro Orange Line. The ticket came in my name for $500. I read that supposedly you can ignore these but after months of ignoring it and several notices from the court, a letter came from the DMV stating that my license was going to be suspended for failure to appear. Now there's two charges against me - the failure to appear and the actual citation. James met me at the court on two occasions. On the first occasion he got the FTA thrown out. On the second occasion he saw the judge while I waited outside the courtroom. 45 minutes later he emerged from the court and said "dismissed." Fantastic! James was honest, professional, friendly and knew what he was doing. Couldn't ask for more.

I cannot recommend this law firm enough. James Silverstein is a brilliant lawyer, the toughest negotiator, and the most client-focused professional I have ever met. He went above and beyond for me more than once. I would not trust my cases with anyone other than this man. He is the best attorney I've ever met, and his other clients will attest to that as well. When we were in court with my co-defendants and their attorneys, Mr. Silverstein was clearly more competent and experienced than the other defendants' attorneys. I could tell that my co-defendants wished that Mr. Silverstein was representing them instead of their own lawyers (who seemed inexperienced by comparison). The judge clearly respected Mr. Silverstein and I think his relationships must have a positive effect on clients' cases. I am a repeat customer and have also brought other business to this law firm; I know that whoever I recommend Mr. Silverstein to will be as happy with their legal representation as I have been!!!

I would like to thank Mr. Silverstein for his wonderful representation in my case. He was patient, very knowledgeable and kept me up to date every step of the way. He was always available for me and answered all of my calls.His staff is very well organized and working with them was a smooth process. I would gladly refer Attorney Silverstein to anyone in need.

Seriously save your money. He is the worse.

Mr. Silverstein is probably one of the nicest clasiest gentlemen I have met. His attentiveness and professionalism expelled the most amazing feelings of relief. I hired him to help me turn a huge problem into the smallest slap on the wrist. He made myself and my family feel secure of my future. Mr. Silverstein always replys back to emails and phone calls and does so in a timely manner. He always assures you of the best possible outcome and you can tell he genuinely cares by the amount of work and attention he does for you.
If in need of help, call James Silverstein, best lawyer in town hands down.
Thank you Mr. Silverstein.