Atty. Lynn Gorelick

Atty. Lynn Gorelick

Lynn Gorelick has been an attorney for over 38 years. Attorney Lynn Gorelick is the Past President of the California DUI Lawyers Association.

Pleasanton Pleasanton 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Lynn Gorelick at a glance

Lynn Gorelick is a Principal based in Pleasanton, California, practicing at Gorelick Law Offices. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, car accidents, drug crimes, criminal defense, and real estate. Admitted to practice in California (1983). Educated at Hastings College of Law, University of California (J.D., 1983) and University of California at Berkeley (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Alameda County and Southern Alameda County Bar Associations State Bar of California. Serands clients in Pleasanton, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Lynn Gorelick has been an attorney for over 38 years
  • Attorney Lynn Gorelick is the Past President of the California DUI Lawyers Association
  • This is the only and most well respected legal organization for California Lawyers specializing in DUI defense
  • Ms. Gorelick has been a member of this organization since its inception and has served on the Board of Directors for over 20 years
  • She is committed to the protection your rights
  • Ms. Gorelick is a Faculty and Sustaining member of the National College of DUI Defense
  • She has been a featured speaker at the Mastering Scientific Evidence Seminar in 2013 and 2014 and a member of the faculty for the 2016, 2018 and 2019 Summer Sessions at Cambridge, Mass
  • Ms. Gorelick will be the opening speaker for the Winter Session of NCDD in January 2022
  • Over 37 Years of Representation for DUI and Criminal Defense Ms. Gorelick has represented people charged with DUI for over 37 years
  • She has NEVER been a prosecutor who pursues convictions
  • She has only DEFENDED people accused of crimes
  • You Don't Have to Face Criminal Charges Alone You will receive personal attention to your case
  • Ms. Gorelick will be the one to appear in court with you from beginning to end
  • Ms. Gorelick, herself, will be doing your DMV hearings
  • You will not be handed off to another attorney or associate
  • You deserve this kind of attention to your needs at this stressful time
  • Experience matters
  • Fights to Protect Your License, Income and Future Ms. Gorelick has had numerous DUI cases dismissed and has won numerous DMV hearings saving people's driving licenses and preventing loss of income and increases in insurance premiums
  • With Ms. Gorelick's over 37 years of experience with the DMV and their hearing officers, she knows how to most successfully defend your rights and privilege to drive
  • She has appeared in all courts in Northern California and has established her reputation as a fierce advocate for her clients
  • Having represented thousands of clients, she prides herself on thorough evaluation and investigation of all possible defenses to blood, breath and refusal cases
  • As a well established member of the legal community and active in continuing education, Ms. Gorelick knows the newest and most innovative ways to fight for your rights
  • Ms. Gorelick continues her legal education and attends and instructs numerous advanced training programs every year
  • Ms. Gorelick has been a speaker at Mastering Scientific Evidence for the last two years
  • Ms. Gorelick continues to be a DUI seminar speaker and has completed training materials for DUI practitioners
  • Ms. Gorelick has been a featured speaker on DUI and DMV issues for the Alameda County Bar Association
  • Lynn Gorelick is: • Attorney Lynn Gorelick is the Past President of the California DUI Lawyers Association • Certified in, and the owner of the Preliminary Alcohol Testing Device • Trained in the NHTSA Standardized Filed Sobriety Testing • Faculty Member of the National College of DUI Defense • Trained at Axion Analytical Laboratories in Blood Analysis for DUI Cases • Sustaining Member of the National College of DUI Defense • Featured Speaker at the NCDD Mastering Scientific Evidence Seminar 2013 and 2014, 2016, 2018 and Winter Session of 2022. • Faculty Member for the 2016, 2018 and 2019 NCDD Summer Session in Boston • Featured Speaker for the Alameda County Bar Association and Alameda County Public Defenders Office

Practice Areas Explained

Lynn Gorelick's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lynn Gorelick handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Drug Crimes

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Criminal Defense

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Real Estate Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Pleasanton are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Lynn Gorelick

Where is Lynn Gorelick's law office located?
Lynn Gorelick's law practice is located in Pleasanton, California. The firm is Gorelick Law Offices. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lynn Gorelick handle?
Lynn Gorelick focuses on dui/dwi, car accidents, drug crimes, criminal defense, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Lynn Gorelick practiced law?
Lynn Gorelick has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Lynn Gorelick go to law school?
Lynn Gorelick earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact Lynn Gorelick for a consultation?
You can contact Lynn Gorelick directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Lynn Gorelick received?
Lynn Gorelick's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

BAC DUI DUI Accidents 1st DUI 2nd DUI 3rd DUI 4th DUI Animal Abuse Arson Assault And Battery Attempted Crime Bench Warrant Bribery Burglary Car Insurance After a DUI CDL/Commercial DUI Chemical DUI Testing Chemical Test Refusal Chemical Tests Child Endangerment Code 148 Resisting Arrest Code 25658 BPC Giving Alcohol to a Minor Code 470b Possession of a Fake Driver's License Computer Crimes Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor Convictions and Professional Licensing Counterfeiting Criminal Charges for College Students Criminal Defense Criminal Threats Criminal Trespass Destroying Evidence Dissuading A Witness Disturbing The Peace Diversion Programs DMV Hearings DNA Samples After an Arrest Domestic and Violent Crimes Domestic Violence Domestic Violence Plea Agreements Driver's License Reinstatement After a DUI Driver's License Suspension Drug and Alcohol Crimes Drug Crimes Drug DUI DUI and Professional Licenses DUI and Speeding Enhanced Penalties DUI for Dentists DUI for Pharmacists DUI for Pilots DUI for Real Estate Agents DUI for Teachers DUI Penalties DUI/DMV Hearings Elder Abuse Evading Police Expungement Extortion – Pc 518 False Imprisonment False Pas Readings Felony and Multiple DUI Field Sobriety Eye Test (HGN) Field Sobriety One Leg Stand Test Field Sobriety Tests Forgery Fraud Furnishing Alcohol to Minors Hate Crimes Hit And Run Ignition Interlock Devices Impersonating A Police Officer Injury DUI Types Of DUI Charges Jail Time Kidnapping License Suspensions Miranda Rights Money Laundering Negligent Operator DL Suspension No Contest Plea Deal Open Container Violations Other Criminal Charges Out of State Drivers Perjury Petition for Factual Innocence Plea Bargains Pleading the 5th Police and Criminal Process Probable Cause to Stop a Vehicle Probation Violations Prop 47 and Juvenile Offenses Public Intoxication Resisting Arrest Rising Blood Alcohol Defense Road Rage Scram Bracelet Search and Seizures Self Defense Sex Crimes Stalking Standardized Field Sobriety Tests Theft Crimes Under 21 Statute Underage DUI Vehicle Code 12500 Driving Without a License Vehicle Code 14601 Driving on a Suspended License Vehicle Code 20 False Statements to DMV Vehicle Code 21453 Running a Red Light and DUI Arrest Vehicle Code 21651 Wrong Side of the Road Vehicle Code 22108 VC Failure to Signal Vehicle Code 22651 Impounded Vehicles Vehicle Code 23103 and 23103.5 Reckless Driving Vehicle Code 23103.5 Wet Reckless Vehicle Code 23109 Street Racing and Exhibition of Speed Vehicle Code 23123 Texting and Driving Vehicle Code 23136 Zero Tolerance Vehicle Code 23140 Under 21 DUI Vehicle Code 23152 DUI Vehicle Code 23152d Commercial DUI Vehicle Code 23152e DUI for Hire Vehicle Code 23152f Drug DUI Vehicle Code 23152g DUI Drug and Alcohol Vehicle Code 23153 Injury DUI Vehicle Code 23154 Probation DUI Vehicle Code 23247 Ignition Interlock Device Violations Vehicle Code 23572 Child Endangerment Vehicle Code 23572 DUI with Minor Passenger Vehicle Code 23578 DUI High BAC Vehicle Code 2800.1 Evading Police Vehicle Code 31 False Statements to Police Vehicle Code 4463 Vehicle Registration Fraud Vehicle Code Violations Vehicle Crimes Vehicle Impound Vehicular Manslaughter Walk-and-Turn Test Watson Advisement Weapons Charges White Collar Crimes

Education

J.D.
Hastings College of Law, University of California
- 1983
B.A.
University of California at Berkeley
- 1978

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1983

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