Testimonials

You truly saved my life!
R M.

Thank you so much for caring about us.
D.P.

Amy Morell was referred to me after I had become increasingly uncomfortable with the approach in representation and attitude from another firm. During our first exploratory meeting, Amy deftly sketched out a legal strategy that was diametrically opposed to the defense my then attorney was intent on presenting. I decided to hire her on the spot, very much impressed with her thorough grasp of the issues and difficulties specific to my case. This proved to be a great decision: in the end, Amy was able to secure a reduction to wet reckless and win the DMV's administrative hearing to get my driving privileges reinstated.
F.R.

Thank you for saving my license! I can keep my job thanks to your work. I'm so glad I hired you.
S.B.

You knocked that one out of the park for me! I can't believe you got my case dismissed.
T.T.

I was going through a very stressful time and was able to worry less once I hired Amy. She was with me every step of the way.
E.G.

"Honestly, navigating the dual legal systems of the courts and DMV is a nightmarish challenge fraught with complexity, and if you end up in this situation, your nerves are frayed and you can't focus from the outset.

I spoke with about 5-6 "DUI attorneys" before settling on Amy, and it's been a brilliant decision. She provided me with 3 times the information that any of the other lawyers did, never tried to condescendingly speak to me, or offer artificial fees or unwarranted hopes.

She is a consummate professional and got me an arrangement that surpassed my expectations, given the grim situation.

Moreover, she is enormously responsive, even long long after my formal fees were paid. Always, random questions will pop up, and I remain astounded that Amy finds the time for me.

Finding a DUI lawyer is a multi-year investment. You'll make a great one if you choose Amy."
Jeff

"I cannot speak highly enough about Amy Morrel and how well she handled my DUI case. She always had time to speak with me and was never rushed during our meetings. She explained everything in great detail, answered every question, and gave me the peace of mind that if there could be a positive result in my case that she had the strategy that could win.

Her and her staff kept me up to date throughout the 5 month long process. I turned the whole thing over to her and went about my life.

I should note that I have never met Amy in person. I found her law firm through a web search. We had meetings over the phone and communicated via postal mail and email. I did win my DMV hearing. But I would have made these comments regardless. She is an excellent attorney in my opinion and very up to date on current DUI case law. Thank you Amy and I hope to never have to call you again!"
Sean

"Amy Morell is an outstanding lawyer who will help you protect your future.
If you have been put in the position that you need to find help with your recent DUI charge, you need to look at using Amy Morell.

Her office is your one stop shop.

You don't need to "google" all day looking for defenses or scenarios that might improve your outcome.

Let Amy and her team handle it all. There is nothing you can throw at her that she has not had experience with or has deep knowledge about.

She makes a point of ensuring she is kept up to date with latest issues around drunk driving.

If you want to continue with your life and move past this arrest, let her help you.
She can't take away your night in jail, but she can minimize further shame or penalties you will face.

Amy will carefully listen to you in every interaction and she will always strive for the best possible outcome in your situation."
A Client

Without a doubt Amy has exceeded my expectations. The DUI process can be a long, frustrating, and confusing process. Amy was there to answer ALL and I mean ALL of my questions. She will always get back to you in a timely manner, available by phone or email.

This was my second DUI and I thought my life was officially over. I talked to at least 5 DUI lawyers and then I found Amy. After talking to Amy on the phone I pretty much hired her on the spot. She listened to me and clearly explained everything. My case did have some complexities and Amy never gave me false hopes about what I could be charged with. My charges were significantly reduced and I never lost my license.

Even now, my case is over and little questions pop up. I know I can email or call Amy just to ask or confirm a question and she will always be happy to help. If you are questioning whether or not you need a lawyer for this situation, hands down this was the best money I ever spent.
A Client

If you are reading this review you are probably in the position I was this past summer. A horrible event just happened to you and you wish you could turn back time. You keep talking to yourself saying "if only I didn't take that route home/ if only I was 5 min later I would have missed that cop". The next day after you got out of jail, you go home and take a 60 min shower to scrub the jail cell and "shame" you were feeling. After it sets in, you went online to see what you should do next. Do you listen to the cops? They told you not to fight it.. Do you listen to others who this happened to?

Many people tell you not to waste your money on a lawyer; it will be the same outcome; you will be out thousands of dollars. I heard a lot of people who were just bitter. I made the decision to research and found Amy Morellʼs website.

She contacted me back within 12 hours. We reviewed my case and she listened intently. From the first day, she asked what my expectations were and then always strived for the best possible outcome. That is what I appreciate about Amy. She will always make herself available to you. She of course has other clients but her and her awesome assistant Stephanie will always schedule you in as quickly as possible. With every interaction and court date, Amy kept me informed and advised me on the best possible outcome. You can "Google" every scenario and "angle" for your defense and I am willing to bet Amy knows about and has had experience with it. Trust me…I spent days researching, you canʼt throw anything at Amy that she hasnʼt heard of. I did all of this to protect my future so I could move on with my life, and not repeat the past.

Amy will help you with the best possible outcome and protect your future.

I will be using her for my expungement as well.

Stephanie her assistant is awesome as well. She will keep you organized and informed of everything.
A Client

Amy literally saved my life! I had a super hairy DUI case, that involved several rarities, and throughout the whole process, Amy was upfront and honest with me, kept me informed, and got 4 counts reduced to only 1. I cannot say enough good things about her. I would recommend her at a heart beat to anyone. This is the best money I have spent on legal services.
A Client

Amy Morell was fantastic! This was a very scary and confusing time for me, and from the minute I first met with Amy, she made me feel comfortable and at ease. She was very knowledgeable and her paralegal Stephanie always responded in a timely manner and was very friendly also, just like Amy. I have no hesitation recomminding Amy to anyone caught in this scary and confusing time.
Karla

When I was charged with DUI, I researched the area and decided go with Amy after talking to her on phone. She responded almost right away, although it was a holiday. She listen to the whole story and gave me a very detailed plan and possible outcome of the situation. With her help, DMV charge was dismissed and DUI charge was reduced to wet reckless with minimum period school. I strongly recommend her.
A Client

After being charged with a DUI, I researched DUI lawyers in the area. And I met with 2 which lead to me choosing Ms. Morell. She listen to my whole story and found the important facts for my case. My charges were reduced. It's hard to say if I could get it reduced without a lawyer and save some money but I didn't want to risk it. I'm very happy with Amy and the work she does. I highly recommend her!!
A Client

I am a 25 yr old male that's an EMT and pursing a career in the fire service. I was acused of a DUI and took a breathalizer of 0.16 (double the limit!) on scene and was taken to jail that night. I did a great amount of research on lawyers around the Bay Area and found that Amy was the only person that gave me hope of reducing my case and actually cared. So she reduced my DUI charge to a WET RECKLESS which came with a fine, minimum DUI classes, and 2 pts on my record (best deal that I could of got in my situation). I would highly recommend Amy for a DUI lawyer and she will get you the best deal possible in your situation.
A Client

Great service, good communication would recommend her highly to anyone in need of a lawyer, and yes she is the DUI goddess.
Renato

What can I say, Amy was AMAZING. She never once gave up on me or my case. She worked with me closely to prepare my defense and to make sure that no detail was lost. She looked at every detail, leaving no stone un turned when it came to putting my defense together. She LISTENED to my side of the story, never once did I feel that I did not have a chance to win. She worked closely with my witness and together we forged a very good defense. I never felt as if I was working with an attorney when I was working with Amy, I felt like I was working with family. She was concerned and fought dilligently on my behalf. Amy was so easy to talk to and easy to understand. My case took 20 months to resolve due to stall tactics on the part of the DA, that didn't matter. Amy was ready to go and never lost focus. When I contacted her the response was never, "hang on let me look at your file". She knew what was going on and exactly where we were. I never felt like a "number" when I was working with her. She believed in me and helped me to believe in myself and my case. In a nutshell, the DA believed they had a slam dunk DUI with a 2.0 b.a.c., with a citizen's arrest. It looked pretty grim in the beginning, but as the preparation went on and the various court proceedings took place prior to trial, my case grew stronger,during pretrial motions she was able to disect police officer testimony as well as disect the testimony of the "citizen arrest" witness. Amy was able to exploit all of the holes in the police report and the entire process. By the time we were actually ready to go to trial, I KNEW I HAD HIRED THE BEST. I was freaking out, but Amy was calm and ready for battle. When trial day came, the offers were flying. Due to my occupation, and future schooling I could accept only a dismissal or traffic infractions, either looked impossible prior to the proceedings. Once things got rolling and we got in front of the trial judge Amy was able to exploit just how weak the case was. I watched as she pretty much made the DA's case fall apart in front of his eyes, Amy completely outclassed him. Don't let her calm demeanor and southern drawl fool you, she will fight like a tiger in that court room! Amy was so effective in front of the trial judge, that my case never made it to a jury. I went from a DUI b.a.c. 2.0, special circumstances to 2 count em 2 traffic infractions! You heard me, 2 traffic infractions, NO criminal convictions, not probation, no vehicle interlock device, no DUI school, nothing. I was in shock when Amy came to me with the final offer from the DA, I was virtually speechless and pretty much brought to tears. I could barely muster up the words" no contest" when it came time to accept my traffic infractions! She pulled off the immposible. Amy never lost sight of what I needed to keep my job and educational goals intact, and that is exactly what she fought tooth and nail for! I am so indebted to Amy for here exspertise and skill. She truly saved my career, my future, the future of my family, you get the point. She was AWESOME. I can't recommend her highly enough. I am still in shock as I write this, my case ended yesterday, my life was taken off hold and my future was returned to me all thanks to Amy. She truly saved me.
Benjamin

Our 19 year old son was accused of a DUI while driving with friends one evening. He was given the breathalyzer test incorrectly, was cuffed and sent to the police station while the car was impounded. That same evening, once our son was released to us, I immediately started searching the web for the names of potential legal assistance. I placed a cold call to Amy's number and she responded that evening (at about 2 AM), Having spoken to her, we felt confident that she would be an effective representative for our son and therefore decided to work with her. She explained the process ahead of us, and assured us that she would accommodate the needs for our son's case. . She was successful at clearing our son of all accusations. When we first received the call from our son regarding his arrest, we were not sure exactly what to do. Once we contacted Amy, all our questions were answered and, as the court dates were set up, Amy dealt with each court appearance in an effective way and our son was able to have a very positive outcome.
A Client

I was referred to Amy by someone in her office when I called for information. She called me almost immediately. I told her our son, Daryl had gotten a DUI. He was going through a Divorce ,was unemployed at that time and had his two children by himself for over 2 months. He was very stressed and upset. He had a free night on last Feb. 25th. He went to a bar, met some coworkers and drank too much. He attempted to drive home and was stopped because he was driving on the wrong side of the street. Thank goodness the officer did stop him before someone was hurt. His BAC was over.20. I explained to Amy that we needed help. About that same time Daryl got a job and was able to go back to work.after being laid off for over 6 months. Amy helped Daryl get a restricted license so he could work and pay his bills. He would have lost his job without the restricted license. She did everything she could to help us. She always let us know what was happening and she explained things when we had no clue what was happening. She explored many avenues to try to get Daryl a better deal. Daryl did get a fine, 3 years parole and has to work on an alternative work program. He also has to attend a 9 month DUI Program. All of this is good for him so he remembers not to ever do something like this again. I would feel confident to recommend Amy to anyone. She did everything she could to help us.
Karen