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4.6
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Chris Apple
00:52 22 Jan 26
Best possible outcome. Recommend Lucy 100/10. I hired her after a lot of research. She had amazing reviews and did not disappoint. I was arrested for a DUI, low BAC but with an enhancement. Already had a criminal lawyer fighting my case, but I hired her in addition to advise me regarding the BRN. She is very knowledgeable and immediately provided me with step by step advise on rehabilitation and mitigation efforts I should be doing to help my case. Nothing was required of me, just recommended. My legal case took a year to resolve and in that year, I remained steadfast in every effort requested of me. It was a lot of work and effort, but my God was it worth it compared to a diversion program or license suspension or worse. I was ultimately charged with a misdemeanor DUI, and an enhancement. Once convicted, Lucy prepared a personalized and very professional disclosure to the BRN on my behalf. After 6 long months, the BRN finally responded and issued only a citation. No fine. No probation. No public accusation or reprimand. No disciplinary action at all. I am extremely grateful for her help. Don’t get me wrong, it was a lot of work over a long period of time, but well worth it. Hire her.
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Jose Luna
03:39 21 Jan 26
Could not have asked for a better result! Thank you very much!
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K L
17:13 24 Nov 25
Lucy McAllister office helped me navigate the process. I was scared and concerned of losing my nursing license after my DUI but I got the result I never thought I'd get. Now i can continue doing what I love doing. Thank you Lucy McAllister!
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Cat
22:39 30 Oct 25
Ms. McAllister helped me tremendously. She is very knowledgeable and straight to the point. She gets what you need done. Her staff is also very kind and communicative.
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millard johnson
00:20 16 Oct 25
Lucy McAllister is an exceptional attorney. Professional, knowledgeable, and truly dedicated to her clients. She guided me through every step of the legal process with clarity and confidence, delivering outstanding results. I highly recommend her if you need strong legal representation.
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Cristobal Rodriguez
16:30 22 Sep 25
Exceptionally superb attorney. Professional, compassionate, understanding, and highly knowledgeable, Lucy McAllister and her office provided thorough and dedicated support throughout my case. I retained Lucy for a BRN licensing matter after passing the NCLEX, but was denied licensure in January 2025 due to a prior felony DUI. Her calm and reassuring demeanor was exactly what I needed during such a stressful and uncertain time.

Lucy guided me through the entire process, sending an easy-to-follow mitigation packet (letters of recommendation, résumé, transcripts, etc.) that we carefully compiled for my appeal. While unavoidable bureaucratic delays slowed the process, Lucy’s expertise and persistence ultimately led to my RN license being issued with no restrictions or probation.

I want to be clear that I am a real client sharing my actual experience. Lucy is truly remarkable at what she does, and I am deeply grateful for her help in making my dream of becoming a nurse a reality. THANK YOU! 10/10!
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Linda Quintero
05:21 27 Aug 25
A win! Lucy McAllister attorney helped me so much with my case. She did a great job because I kept my Registered Nurse (RN) license! Great communication and good law representation of my case. Thank you Lucy McAllister!
I recommend Lucy McAllister attorney and her law firm to friends, family, and anyone!
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Matthew Cohen
18:02 31 Jul 25
I cannot say enough good things about Attorney Lucy McAllister. Every time I refer a client to her, I know they’re in the best possible hands. Lucy consistently delivers outstanding results and has a rare combination of deep legal expertise and exceptional client communication. She’s responsive, thorough, and always keeps clients informed every step of the way. Most importantly, she gets the job done—no matter how complex or challenging the situation. It’s incredibly reassuring to know that when Lucy is on the case, it will be handled with the utmost professionalism and care. I highly recommend her to anyone in need of a top-tier attorney.
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Maribel Zacarias
04:18 31 Jul 25
Lucy provided exceptional legal representation throughout my criminal case, delivering results that exceeded my expectations. From the very beginning, Lucy approached my case with confidence and expertise, and Her ability to secure a strong, favorable outcome speaks volumes about her skill and dedication.

Her commitment to my case gave me peace of mind during a stressful time. Lucy is a criminal law attorney who genuinely cares and delivers results.

I will recommend her a million times over! 🙂
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Joshua Betancur
19:50 22 Oct 24
I put my professional license in jeapordy and ended up having the best outcome because I had Ms. McAllister representing me. I cannot recommend this Law Office enough. Lawyers are expensive but Ms. McAllister is worth her weight in gold. Her Law Office produced amazing and thorough documents used for my cases. Additionally, her knowledge and experience was crucial in helping my cases succeed. Ms McAllister and her Law Office alleviated so much stress and worry during a very trying time in my life.
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Etsgar muñoz
22:58 11 Jul 24
My name is Edgar Munoz, for whoever it may concern, this is a review for the offices of Lucy McAllister Law.
She is a professional and very human Lawyer.
She has proven to me worth of my trust and also offered guidance to me into becoming a better person and citizen.
I have clear that life is full of challenges and we are not born knowing the law to an extent.
Lucy gave me the piece of mind I needed to navigate through my legal issues with confidence and assurance.
I highly recommend her services and expertise.
My DUI was resolved positively thanks to her support.
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Daniel Diaz
19:51 02 May 24
Lucy and her team really helped me a lot. Saved me a lot of trouble and saved my drivers license. I really appreciate all the work that was done by Lucy and her team.
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Anthony Agrillo
02:26 16 Jan 23
In 2014 , I had charges she and her fantastic lawyers and staff walked me through and went to court for me as I did not have to go. She also let me make payments, and she got those charges squashed! 👍🏽 And at a very reasonable price for me. I'm recommending her to a family member now in 2023.👍🏽
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Axe S
16:01 20 Apr 20
Lucy was very helpful in helping me appeal my Real Estate license. She was able to pull some strings I never would've have even thought of. She made the process very smooth and even let me set up a payment plan when other lawyers wanted $5k upfront. I can't thank her enough for the help, I really appreciate it.
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Lisa Francisco
04:59 22 Jun 16
Lucy and her team were awesome during this process. Lucy's advice before the first court date was even set was spot on. By doing what she said, she was able to get a plea deal that was pretty amazing. Her staff is always pleasant and patient, especially in the beginning when you don't know what to expect and your nervous.
I wouldn't go to anyone else if I had a choice. Thank you and your team for everything.

Here’s a sample of other law client reviews we’ve received:

If you need a DUI attorney, Lucy McAllister is the BEST! No only did she help keep my driver’s license but she investigated all the evidence and found issues to challenge to help get the charges against me dropped. I referred another friend to her and will continue to recommend her to anybody who needs a lawyer – SHE IS GREAT!

Jose O | San Jose CA

I just retained Lucy and my world is spinning, she is my solid ground and so capable and professional. She guides me gently over my emotion to return focus to the important tasks at hand, steers in the forward, strategic direction and is fantastic in court. I feel her strength and demeanor gained my immediate trust and belief in her abilities. I have been blessed to have found her and has made this very stressful, unfamiliar and overwhelming situation bearable. Lucy’s entire staff jumps to help and provides the necessary information to guide every step of the way. We have road to travel and she is with us all the way. All I can say are small words of Thank you as we move forward. All attorneys are busy she has made it to all the highly important sessions, taken her time to deal with each issue, and continues to bring us forward.

Linda S. | San Mateo CA

Hire this team….they’re awesome! We hired Lucy and her team to defend against a vicious and false TRO. Each step of the way, we got compassion and support and clear explanations on the process and how best to defend ourselves. Lucy was a masterful strategist in and out of the courtroom. The San Jose office (the only one I’ve been to) can seem a bit chaotic at times but don’t let that dissuade you…this team knows their stuff and will give their best for you. Just like a great restaurant (but much more important than where you eat dinner) you want an attorney who’s in demand.

Suzanne R. | San Jose CA

I couldn’t be any happier with Lucy’s performance. I am SOOO glad its over but in the end my problems with the law are resolved. Not only did Lucy help me clear my name but she guided me through the tough decisions outside of the court room. I don’t wish any problems regarding our legal system for anyone else, but if you feel like there is no way out, Lucy WILL help.

Will D. | Santa Clara CA

Lucy McAllister is among the finest Criminal Law Attorneys in America.

Lee E., Bail Agent / Owner | Big Lee Bail Bonds

She did a great job, her and her team were very helpful and informative at every step of the way. Also very fair and affordable, even got a significant refund. Very glad I decided to work with Lucy!

Vincent D.

If you are facing an Accusation from the California Board of Behavior Sciences hire Lucy McAllister. She is poised to defend you, and your livelihood. Lucy found inconsistencies, and false allegations, in the Accusation against me. She is highly skilled in the complexities that clinicians in the helping profession face. She is aggressive with the Board and will fight for you.

Steve S.

I have nothing but good things to say about the law office of Lucy McAllister. Lucy spoke with me at the very start of the process to explain what the process would be. Her and her team followed up with me all along and provided excellent support and guidance. In the end, what they provided was actually much more than I expected. The team was very professional, honest, and responsive. I could not have asked for anything more. I hope that I am never in the situation to need to use her services again, but in the event that I do, I would not hesitate to have her and her team represent me again!

Jason P. (on Google)

Lucy worked on my case about a year ago. She had the court to grant me the certificate of rehabilitation which restored a lots of my civil rights for an ex-felon. Currently, she is working on getting me a california governor’s pardon. Hopefully, she will get it soon. Lucy is a really nice lawyer and willing to work with you and answer your questions. Please, contact her for your legal issues and you will not be disappointed!!!!! 🙂

Hung L. (on Google)

Ms. McAllister Is very sharp, strategic, attentive, extensively knowledgeable, and fair! I’m extremely grateful for her firm’s help through a recent crisis. I will rely on her again, if ever needed.

Rebecca W. (on Google)

This law office responds quickly and professionally to matters. They helped me tremendously and I recommend them to anyone requiring services. My end result was excellent!

Kim D (on Google)

I’m very grateful to have found Lucy McAllister’s Law Offices and I don’t think I would have been able to move forward without them. With no idea how to proceed with my case, I was in need of a law office right away and was able to meet with Lucy on short notice. During our first meeting, she was very confident about the process and what to expect going forward. Every step of the way, Lucy and Sheena were very responsive to my questions. They listed out everything I needed to do clearly and concisely and always kept me updated through this long process. Even after the settlement was reached, they were still happy to address a few remaining concerns as I finally moved forward from this difficult time in my life. I appreciate all their time and hard work! 

Confidential Client

I’ve hired about 10 attorneys over the past 20 years for all types of cases (family, civil, HOAs, criminal) — and she is the best – no question about it – I even sat in court to watch how attorney’s work. Lucy is sharp, quick, knowledgeable, skilled, experienced, compassionate, and tough — but most of all — Lucy does what it takes – without hesitation. I’ve seen her in court and I haven’t seen anyone yet in criminal, civil or family court that could come close to her. What really caught my eye was the description on her website: “experienced, aggressive and diligent criminal defense attorney of proven success”. I found this first hand to be the truth. Lucy and her staff worked in the background on my case and provided updates all along the way — I didn’t need to talk with Lucy 24×7 — I didn’t hire Lucy to hand-hold me — needing her attention 24×7 was not my problem. If you only hear what you want to hear, then you might miss out on some excellent legal advice — especially if you don’t know the law — but if you have a legal issue and you need to trust an attorney to guide you — with compassion — you want to work with Lucy. I recommend Lucy and her staff, enthusiastically — and I’ll hire her again in a heartbeat.

Chris Z | Saratoga CA