Ann Anat Gottesman

As a DUI and criminal defense attorney, I have always been passionate about protecting the constitutional rights of the criminally accused. Like the story of David and Golieth, I have often felt the government, represented by the police and the district attorney or prosecutor, over extend their power and pursue criminal charges and convictions upon the citizen at any cost. Of course, there are dangerous criminals in this world who must be brought to justice. But too often, overzealous prosecutors over-charge, or forget that sometime officers arrest innocent people and sometimes officers do not tell the truth. I want to expose the corruption and dishonestly in the police and government, where ever it lies, and ensure that the standards of presumption of innocence and proof beyond a reasonable doubt, concepts on which our country was built, do not get gradually chipped away. After passing the California State Bar exam on the first attempt, I became licensed with the California State Bar in 2006. Since then, I have practiced exclusively criminal and DUI defense. I truly care about my clients and I make myself available to them 7 days a week.

• Criminal Defense

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California

Since 2006

Deputy Public Defender I

Law Office of the Riverside Public Defender

Current

Dedicated to representing those clients charged with criminal offenses who were financially unable to hire a private lawyer.

Law Clerk and Associate

Marilee Marshall & Associates

Current

Initially worked as a law clerk while finishing law school, and assisted in writing criminal appellate briefs for serious cases including ones involving sentences of life in prison.

Sole proprietor, Owner

Law Office of Ann Gottesman

2008 - Current

I am a sole practitioner and owner of the Law Office of Ann Gottesman. I strive to provide personal attention to my clients and I'm dedicated to achieving the best possible results in my clients' criminal cases.

California St Univ

Undergraduate Degree

Southwestern Univ School of Law

Law Degree

Avvo Superb Award

Avvo

2015

Avvo rating of "superb" for the diligent and successful representation of clients and attorney Ann Gottesman's contribution to the legal community.

The President's Award

California DUI Lawyers Association

2014

For "steadfast commitment to CDLA and to Freedom and for outstanding efforts in organizing events that help arm others in the defense of liberty."

Clients Choice Award

Avvo

2014

Client's choice award for being selected as an attorney for whom client's have been consistently happy with the representation provided.

Pasadena Bar Association  # 243220

member

2011 - Current

Activities: Pasadena Bar Association helps attorneys develop and improve their practice by providing career development programs, seminars on legal topics, networking and more.

CALIFORNIA DUI LAWYERS ASSOCIATION  # 243220

associate member

2010 - Current

Activities: CDLA is a leading group of the top DUI lawyers in California. CDLA presents important seminars taught by the most experienced and talented DUI defense lawyers, where topics include how to win DUI trials, how to deal with dishonest cops, judges and DAs, and how to understand and master the science and art of DUI trial. New court cases that effect DUI law and how to address such changes in the law are addressed at these important seminars.

California Public Defender's Association  # 243220

member

2007 - Current

Activities: CPDA presents seminars for criminal lawyers to increase their knowledge in the law as it pertains to representing the criminally accused

California State Bar  # 243220

Member

2006 - Current

Los Angeles County Bar Association  # 243220

member

2006 - Current

Activities: Provides lawyers networking and learning opportunities and helps the legal community in assisting the local community.

Getting your Conviction Expunged in California

Ann Gottesman, Esq.

June 13, 2015

Getting your Conviction Expunged in California, Law Office of Ann Gottesman

June 13, 2015

Law Office of Ann Gottesman

Discussing with other attorneys the easy process of assisting clients in filing petition for dismissals on old convictions and how to request early termination of probation if there is an urgent need for the client to expunge his or her conviction prior to time probation would end.