888 - 4 - TOPGUN "Friends don't let friends plead guilty"TM

CLIENT LETTERS:

Myles,

This is coming to you later than it should and for that I am sorry. My wife and I want to express our thanks to you and your team for bringing to a successful conclusion our daughter, Lindsey's, DUI.

While we never expected to be in a situation like this, the outcome was as good as could be expected. Thank you for your efforts in our behalf.

J.M.T.

Dear Myles:

As I will shortly be leaving Los Angeles, I wanted to express my appreciation to you for the excellent work your Company, Top Gun, did in relation to my son's recent court case. The outcome of the case was an outstanding success.

Your staff demonstrated the highest standard of professionalism. Their judgment was consistently first class as was their dedication and energy. They were sympathetic and showed compassion to my son when it was required.

I was most impressed with the skill, patience and good humor they demonstrated in handling the court officials. They displayed outstanding interpersonal skills and won the respect of my family and others.

In my dealings with you, you have provided good advice to me based on an excellent understanding of the law. The result was a good decision for my son.

I wish you well in your future personal and professional life. If you are ever in Australia, don't forget to look us up!

With my thanks.

Yours Sincerely,

I.L.

Dear Myles:

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your staff for the superb representation and moral support I received during my case. Words alone do not express my gratitude to the expert handling of my DUI case by Derek Danielson.

People were telling me that I was wasting my time and money fighting my DUI arrest. They never met Derek or the rest of your staff.

Watching Derek in the courtroom was perfection in motion. His dissecting cross-examination, manipulation of the courtroom, along with his personable appeal to the judge and lawyers present in the courtroom, aided in receiving pertinent information that was crucial to my final verdicts of Not Guilty on all counts.

Derek's knowledge of the applicable law and differences in testing manner in conjunction with the understanding of human err, was evident in the outcome of my NOT GUILTY verdicts. He was always encouraging and supportive throughout the duration of the case. The professional manner in which every detail was handled certainly justified the legal fees.

Again I would like to express my gratitude to you, Derek and your entire staff for putting this incident behind me with the not guilty verdicts, clearing my record with DMV, and reinstating my good driver status with my insurance company. I am forever grateful and without hesitation would recommend your services to anyone.

Sincerely,

H.F.

Dear Myles,

A very deep thanks goes out to you and your staff. When I sat down with you to discuss my case, you gave me that feeling that you were "the man." I felt that something good was going to come out of my case. With all the evidence looking negative against me, and my job being on the line, Mr. Danielson represented me at my DMV Hearing and got it "Set Aside," and I got my license back. Thank you sincerely for the spectacular job you did.

Thanks,

K.A.

Dear Mr. Danielson,

June 5, 2006 was a glorious day! 3 days into trial and hearing the "not-guilty" verdict on all charges was an extraordinary achievement considering my case was built upon circumstantial evidence.

It's incredible how you've managed to successfully navigate the facts to a winning vitory although a 0.14 BAC was measured from a blood sample and a 2nd DUI offense was charged. You're control of the prosecutors prosecution was awesome. You've proven when justice is served by leveraging your court skills, knowledge, psychology, and solid experience that hope exists for even the hopeless DUI cases.

Excellent work!

Sincerely,

J.H.

Dear Derek,

It's been a while since I've been able to submit this appreciation letter to you and here it is...Saying "thank you" doesn't express my appreciation or gratitude for the understanding and encouragement you have given me. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your associates/staff for doing an excellent job on dismissing my case back in August 2006. Derek's expertise, his hard work and confidence dismissed ALL the charges that were against me. Without a doubt I am writing this recommendation for Derek A. Danielson, it might have cost me an arm and leg; but for ALL its worth thank you sincerely for doing a tremendous job on my case.

Sincerely,

T.W.

Dear Mr. Danielson,

My family and I would like to place on record our deepest gratitude to and high regards for Counsel Derek A. Danielson with the law offices of Myles L. Berman. Your valuable expertise, knowledge and aggressive court apporach provided me with a very positive outcome in my DUI case. All alcoholic related charges and refusal were dismissed.

I commend Mr. Derek A. Danielson for having pure professionalism, excellence, and competency. You have demonstrated and continue to set higher standard for other DUI Attorneys to emulate. In my opinion, in the State of California, you are "BAR NONE."

Yours truly,

F.Y.

Dear Derek,

While young my father once shared the following piece of priceless advice with me. He said, "If you want a shot at a successful life, make sure you find a great doctor, accountant and lawyer." Little did I know back then the wisdom in his words. The predicament I found myself in earlier this year was quite daunting. On February 2, 2005 I was pulled over for a suspected DUI. With a BAC of .16%, I was facing the possibility of losing my license, my job and the prospect of serving time in jail. To complicate matters, I was on probation for a previous 'Wet and Reckless' which significantly compounded my dilemma. The jail time that I would face would certainly be significant, all but guaranteeing the loss of my employment, my house, and the life that I had built. That's where you stepped in and took over, Derek. Out of the gates I knew I was in good hands with your knowledge of the law, your confidence and your experience. But these attributes, while required in a good attorney, aren't what differentiated you in my mind. It was the combination of your courtroom command, the respect that you had of your peers (both the prosecution and the judge) and your overall mastery of psychology that ultimately won the day for our team. What I witnessed was flawless execution of your courtroom strategy with artful skill (things that just can't be taught at any law school or textbook). You even took all of my calls throughout the process always making the time to get me to relax. I can't tell you how much I appreciated that. My father was right Derek, a great attorney makes all the difference in the world. My suspected DUI was reduced to a 'Wet and Reckless' even though my BAC was .08% over the legal limit. Nicely done - no jail time, no loss of job and no suspension of my driving privileges. Thanks for looking out for me...!

Very truly yours,

S.M.

I just wanted to say congratulations on the case & Thank you! It's people like you that make your law office #1.

A.C.

To whom it may concern:

I am writing this letter to provide a recommendation for Derek A. Danielson. Mr. Danielson represented me in a very difficult DUI case. The case was difficult because my breath readings were extremely high (.16 and .17). Also the arrest and case was in a very small vacation town with an us versus them attitude that is very tough on outsiders. The trial lasted four days and involved some very complicated and technical issues. Through his tremendous effort and extreme talent I was acquitted of the charges.

I cannot begin to provide the detail or communicate my observations. However, I will say that I am a top executive in a NYSE one billion dollar fortune one thousand corporation. I am responsible for over four million square feet of commercial real estate on a national basis. I deal with high level professional people on a regular basis. To this end I can recognize people that excel in their fields and appreciate and enjoy watching them ply their skills. Derek Danielson is without a doubt an excellent trial lawyer. It is apparent to the client, the judge, the prosecution and most important to the jury. I recommend Mr. Danielson to anybody looking for the best representation they can obtain. I personally hold him in the highest regard, and told him so PRIOR to the outcome of my trial.

Sincerely,

R.J.P.

Dear Myles:

I just wanted to write and thank you for defending me in my case. I would be writing this letter whether I had won or lost, because you and your firm did a remarkable job (fortunately I won). I was treated with nothing but respect, and I always felt that I was a priority. You and your team are truly amazing and I appreciate all that you have done for me and letting me return to my life and my son. Again thank you for everything, all your hard work is acknowledged and appreciated.

Sincerely,

R.H.

Dear Mr. Danielson:

I would like thank you for representing me in the Downey Municipal Court regarding my recent DUI case. The past few months have been stressful for me. I never thought in my life I would have to appear in front of a judge regarding a criminal matter. However, we are all vulnerable to lapses in judgment. This time it happened to me. I am sure it will never happen again. I was very impress(ed) (sic) with the way you moved through the court. People there have a great deal of respect for you. You were able to resolve my case in a timely manner and without much hassle for me. Once again thank you. I wish you great success in both your professional and personal life.

Thank you,

M.G.

Dear Mr. Danielson:

Just a note to express my sincere appreciation and gratitude for the excellent work you did on my case. You were able to get my DUI count and the Refusal Enhancement dismissed and struck respectively. I am forever grateful to you for getting both counts reduced to a "dry reckless" charge. Your vast knowledge, professional experience, confidence, skill, and patience was so comforting to me during this difficult time. Your staff was a pleasure to deal with; they always demonstrated the highest standard of courtesy and professionalism. Again, I would like to thank you and your staff for putting this incident behind me. You are definitely the "best" in this field of law. I would certainly recommend your services to anyone who finds themselves in a similar predicament.

Sincerely,

L.D.

Derek:

This letter is my formal way of thanking you and also shows my appreciation for your exceptional, professional, and brilliant repudiation of the charges levied against me. I saw the prosecutor's face turn(ed) (sic) literally red, irked by your outstanding knowledge of the law. He was actually making the case unethically personal. Not only did I learn a lot from this case, I would also like to think that I have met someone I can depend on and recommend to others without any reservations.

M.T.

Dear Mr. Danielson and Prospective Client,

Two Alco Sensor IV (PAS) readings in the field at 0.13% BAC. Two Datamaster readings at the police station at 0.12% BAC. Calibration records of both devices indicating accurate operation near my date of arrest. Two expert witnesses plus the police sergeant in charge of the PAS device calibration testifying to same. A judge that was a former prosecutor on the bench. Judgment of acquittal on the .08 Per Se Count [23152(b)] on Day 5 of a jury trial? IMPOSSIBLE! Not so. Not when your case is in the hands of a sharp, aggressive, experienced trial lawyer like Mr. Danielson. For those of you who are not yet familiar with DUI law, this acquittal also meant that I automatically obtained a DMV "set aside" - a double victory, in other words. Mr. Danielson was also able to destroy the credibility of the arresting officer and his police report during his incisive cross-examination. Thus, he was able to get the 23152(a) "DUI" count dismissed as well. After four days of trial, Mr. Danielson had destroyed the Prosecution's case to such a degree that we did not even have to present a case. All this despite the fact that the People had retained a team of attorneys from a nationally-prominent law firm to prosecute the case for them. All they could get was a "no contest" plea to an exhibition of speed [23109(c)] violation - essentially a glorified speeding ticket, not priorable, not alcohol-related.

Yes, things did look bad for me initially. Everyone told me that they had me "dead to rights" and that I should plead guilty. Thank goodness I was too hardheaded to listen and thank goodness I found a law firm that was just as much of a fighter as I am. Although it is not my intention here to sell against other fine law firms, I must say that I interviewed four other firms (within ten days of my arrest, mind you) and there are those who will just take your money and plead you out to a "wet reckless" which is just a kinder, gentler DUI that many people can get in pro per without paying a dime. Your mailbox is probably full of letters from such firms right now as you read this. Don't take the bait. Think about your quality of life for the next seven years.

Thank you, Mr. Danielson, for relieving this burden from my shoulders and restoring normalcy to my life. This whole ordeal was like a bad dream that lasted over four months and it had weighed heavily upon me. While I was sitting in that defendant's chair for a week with a gallery of jurors staring at me, I kept thinking, "How did I, a well-heeled professional, get here?" Your cross-examinations and the issues you raised during hearings, however, kept hope alive that victory was imminent. Your courtroom "presence" from pre-trial motions to voir dire to the actual trial was impressive not only to me but also to the jury and even opposing counsel. Some jurors even took your card after the trial. Some congratulated me on the victory and commented to me and to opposing counsel on how great my lawyer was - the way you owned the courtroom, the way you broke the opposing counsel's rhythm and knocked her off her "script" on numerous occasions. Perhaps the greatest satisfaction I have now is in sharing my experience with others and educating them about DUI defense, all the while plugging you and your firm. Thank you again for ending this nightmare. I can now go forward with the many plans that I had put on hold because of the possibility of having my license suspended or the ramifications of a possible DUI conviction.

Sincerely,

R.Z.

Mr. Derek Danielson,

I would like to thank you and Myles for saving my son-in-law’s life. I mean this sincerely as the court system is a horrible place to be. If it were not for your office Andy would be in jail. It was a blessing when we found you. I have a new respect for people caught in the court system. I used to believe you really had to prove guilt not innocence but this experience has shown me our court system sucks. This has set the kids wedding back a year, but a least there will be one now thanks to you and your staff. . . Thank you again, your office staff are excellent as well, they really made us feel like normal people.

Thank you from my heart,

Respectfully,

S.K.

Dear Mr. Danielson.

Thank you so much for the recent resolution of my DUI case. It was 2:00 AM on January 2nd when I was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol for speeding. It had been a few hours earlier when I had a couple of beers but I thought I was able to drive OK. Well after being pulled over I was given some tests including a breathalyzer which indicated a .08 BAC level. I was above the legal limit. I was scared because a drunk driving conviction could have been devastating to my life.

You were somehow able to get the DUI charge dropped and I pled guilty to a charge of "Exhibition of Speed." This was a great resolution as far as I was concerned. Now I can get on with my life.

Thank you very much.

Sincerely,

M.H.

Dear Mr. Danielson,

My hasty departure and my brief thank you after the verdict was read does not reflect the immense gratitude I feel toward you for the impeccable job you did on this case. Before the verdict was read I said you had done a great job and could not have argued the case any better, and I meant it. Of course you could never truly know this, but I would be grateful and pleased no matter what the verdict.

This is especially an important victory in my life due to recent events. I am pleased to announce my fiancée and I are expecting a baby, and it will be our first. The wedding has been moved up to this August due to our victory in court. Derek, both of us can't thank you enough. You would not believe how happy Lynn was when she heard the news about the case, and she wanted me to thank you in this letter. It would have been difficult with our lives just starting together to have to work around the repercussions of a DUI. You have made a great difference in the way our lives together are beginning, and I hope you feel good about that.

Your friend,

P.T.

Dear Derek,

I wish to offer you my compliments and gratitude for getting my DUI arrest reduced to a "Dry Reckless" charge. Your professional experience, skill and patience have been most appreciated during the past several anxiety-filled and confusing months.

I've also enjoyed getting to know you, and will happily recommend you to others should I have the opportunity. Thank you again.

Yours truly,

K.K.

Derek,

Thank you for the deep sense of compassion you demonstrated during my trial. I am convinced the jury as well as the Judge were as impressed with your handling of my case as I was.

The respect the Judge gave you in his on-and-off the record comments were most impressive. I would have totally enjoyed watching you in action, and the manner in which you lead the prosecution, if it were not for the fact that I was the defendant.

Your ability and your willingness to answer my questions and to explain everything were a constant source of assurance. Working with a weak case to start with and ending up have the prosecution withdraw the charges would never have happened without your professional expertise.

Sincerely,

Ray

To Whom It May Concern:

It is acknowledged that DUI cases are hard to win in Ventura County. One needs representation with experience and skills. Mr. Danielson is the lawyer with tremendous experience and impressive skills to deal with these tough cases. It became apparent during the trial that he possesses an analytical mind of a high caliber. The prosecution, although well prepared and meticulous, was no match. I was acquitted of the alleged violations.

I appreciate very much the hard work of Mr. Danielson to win this case. I will definitely recommend him as the ultimate choice for these kind of cases.

Sincerely,

Dr. E.G.

Please Click Here to Go to Southern California's
"Top Gun DUI Defense Attorney"® Myles L. Berman's Home Page.