April S Gilbert

I have dedicated my entire (over 27 years) legal career to serving and helping people who have found themselves in horrible predicaments and legal trouble.

With my specialized training and experience, I help people to not only fix their legal troubles but to give them the hope and the tools to make the necessary life changes to get them on the right path.

Prior to starting my private criminal defense practice in 2021, I was an Orange County California Public Defender where I served for 26 years, handling over 65,500 cases!

My motto is "Caring for Clients and Changing Lives!"

I have made over 100,000 court appearances and conducted 400 hearings and 200 jury and court trials, including serious and complex felonies, misdemeanors, dependency, mental health, juvenile delinquency, and Collaborative Court cases including Veteran Treatment Court, Drug Court, and DUI Court.

As a successful and highly recognized trial attorney, I have delivered countless great results for my clients, and the positive changes I have witnessed in their lives are the fuel that motivates my drive.

Please contact me for a no-obligation consultation for your criminal defense legal matter.

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California

State Bar of California

ID Number: 175038

Since 1994

Criminal Defense Attorney

Law Office of April Gilbert

2021 - Current

I am a private criminal defense attorney serving Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside, and San Bernardino County clients. I practice general criminal defense in all areas with an emphasis on DUI, Drug Charges/Substance Abuse, Treatment, Recovery, Collaborative Courts, and Expungements. My experience includes defending against serious & violent felonies, thefts, domestic violence, and child abuse charges.

Deputy Public Defender

County of Orange Public Defender

1995 - 2021

I served 26 years in the Public Defender's Office with the County of Orange, California. I've handled over 65,500 cases, made 100,000 court appearances, and conducted 400 hearings and 200 jury and court trials, including serious and complex felonies, misdemeanors, dependency, mental health, juvenile delinquency, and Collaborative Court cases including Veteran Treatment Court, Drug Court, and DUI Court.

California St Univ Long Beach

Undergraduate Degree

Western State University College of Law

Law Degree

California State Bar  # 175038

Member

1994 - Current