Client Testimonials

The following testimonials are from real clients who have been represented by Debra S. White. They have not been altered in anyway from their original content.

Debra S. White is an absolutely amazing attorney. I was frivolously accused of several violent crimes and was facing five life sentences in prison. Ms. White was able to quickly navigate through the red tape and prove my innocence. She knew exactly what was going to happen and knew how to handle it effectively. Not only was she able to have my case dismissed before the Preliminary Hearing, but she went on the have an Order of Factual Innocence signed by the judge just six months later. This woman is an angel and there is no way on earth that I would trust my life in the hands of another criminal attorney. If you are lucky enough to interview and retain this attorney, she will eat, sleep, and breath your case. Feel free to ask Ms. White for my phone number as she is authorized to release it to potential clients.
Louis Gonzalez, III, former client

Debra White is a truly exceptional individual and it shows in her passion as a Lawyer. Debra has a true sense of humanity about her that is so often lacking from the Legal Profession; add to that her razor tact and tenacity. It only takes one conversation with her to know you have found a uniquely superior attorney.

When I found myself in a legal maelstrom for the first time of my life I didn't know what to expect or what to do. I wasn't prepared for this situation and I made many mistakes. My biggest mistake was hiring a Lawyer recommended by a family friend. After a year of pre-trial meetings and my case not moving in a positive direction it was time to make a change or possibly face jail time.

In one meeting, Debra demonstrated more insight and knowledge than I had experienced in 12 months with my prior attorney. Within weeks of retaining Ms. White my year in hell was over when she negotiated a resolution to my case after only one meeting with the DA.
Thank you Debra!
S. Preston, former client

Debra White is a professional, very knowledgeable in her area of law, and works the hardest for her clients. It was clear in communicating with Debra that the best legal outcome for me was what she was working on and focused on at ALL times. I would not hesitate to recommend her services to friends or family. T. Brown, former client

From the very first time I spoke with Debra over the phone I knew that I had called the right person. We were in a desperate situation and in dire need of legal representation. Right from the start Debra was true to her word, she never candy coated the seriousness of the case and promised to do all she could to help; and that she did. Debra is one of the smartest women I've ever met. She knows the law inside and out. She is strong and confident, she is honest and true to her word. She always kept us up to date with the progress of the case and was always kind and professional. Debra was prompt in returning phone calls and messages and never seemed bothered by the thousands of questions we always had for her. Our family member was facing 16 years in prison but thanks to Debra he was sentenced to only one year in county jail plus probation. Would I recommend Debra? I wouldn't recommend anyone else. You can rest assured that Debra will get the job done.
C.R., relative of former client

After hiring Debra White to represent me I quickly relied that win or lose I had found one of the best. Her knowledge of the law and passion for her clients is extraordinary. It is rare to see anyone these days, whether attorney or any other profession, dedicate themselves to their job the way that Debra White does. I would not hesitate to recommend Debra White to anyone who wants the piece of mind that they have chosen the best attorney possible.
T.B., former client

Ms. White is a consumate professsional. Not only the aforementioned, but she helped me in my hour of need. I know that Ms. White is always on the case, and has the gifted smarts and dedication to help all who ask. I am very thankful for Ms. White's service, and would advocate that any person who is fortunate enough to retain Ms. White has: "Justice on their side."
V.D., former client

Debra White is the best Criminal Defense Attorney I have ever worked with. As a professional in law enforcement for over fifteen years, I have worked with hundreds of Attorney’s. When a close family member got into serious trouble facing years in prison, there was only one choice. Ms. White is aggressive, diligent, knowledgeable and never gives up. Ms. White is one of the very few lawyers that goes above and beyond for the sake of a Client.
L. Salinas, Investigator – Coastline Detectives

I have worked with a few lawyers over the years and i will say this about Debra, she is without a doubt the most honest, hard working lawyer I have ever come in contact with. If you are looking for someone that will defend you with everything they have, be 100% dedicated to your case, Debra is the one to go with.
     In addition to her being dedicated, she is very sharp. I was facing a bogus DUI charge that it seemed no other lawyer wanted to take on and be willing to go to trial; until I met Debra. Not only did she fight for me, she had the case dismissed in the criminal proceeding as well as with the DMV case.
     IMO many lawyers are out there to take your fees and end the case ASAP, without regard for if they are getting the best deal possible. That is not Debra’s method of operation. Even though it took multiple court appearances, she got the dismissal. One last note, don’t let her personable nature and good looks fool you, when she needs to be she is tough as nails.
Douglas Hines, former client

Debra S. White's passion, skills, affection & above all, her dedication to her clients is what makes her an excellent attorney and I would never hesitate to recommend her to anyone.
L.R., Administrative assistant

I would highly recommend Debra White for anyone with the need for legal representation. My own circumstances were highly stressful and I discovered that even the process to select a lawyer was a daunting task given how many are out there. Debra was truly a Trusted Advisor and I was comforted in the knowledge that she was trustworthy, well-connected, and was fighting for my case. Debra was able to have the charge against me REDUCED and have the fines against me WAIVED. That exceeded my own expectations! Thank you Debra!
Anonymous, former client

Ms. White was outstanding. She was always easy to contact. Quick to return calls and always willing to answer question and believe me we had tons. In addition, Ms. White was very compassionate and sensitive to our tribulation however; was a tiger to address our case. I would definetly encourage anyone in need of a criminal defense attorney to contact Ms. White.
Anonymous, former client

I was extremely impressed with how Ms. White handled my DUI. She even won my DMV hearing so I was able to keep my driver's license. At the time, I wasn't even sure that I needed a lawyer. Knowing what I know now, I'm glad I hired her. My fines would have been much higher, and I could have lost my job if I didn't have a driver's license.
L.P., former client

Very professional and excellent in court!
Attorney Evan Zelig

To say Debra embodies professionalism is an understatement. Debra is the quintessential defense attorney and goes above and beyond to represent her clients to the highest possible standards. She is conscientious, thorough and aggressive in her representation and the presentation of her client's cases. I would, without hesitation, recommend Debra.  
Matthew Breddan, Esq.

Debra is one of the smartest and most diligent criminal defense attorneys in Southern California. She works tirelessly for her clients and obtains spectacular results for her clients both in and out of the courtroom.
Attorney Karen L. Goldstein

I was tremendously fortunate to have the opportunity to work with Ms. White early in my career and she has been a mentor and role model for me ever since. Like the protagonist in Rudyard Kipling's classic poem "If", she takes each unforgiving moment of a trial and fills it with focused and dedicated advocacy on behalf of her clients. For that reason, she deserves the highest tribute an attorney can give another: if I or a member of my family ever faced criminal charges, Ms. White would be the only lawyer we'd call.
Christina DiEdoardo, Attorney at Law

From what I have seen of Debra White, she is a fighter and an aggressive advocate that anybody faced with a serious criminal or DUI charge would be fortunate to have on their side. Her background speaks for itself, and in my opinion gives her a perspective that very few practicing lawyers have. If I was arrested in California, Debra would be on my short-list of attorneys to consult with.  
Daniel Jaffe, Esq.

I endorse this lawyer's work. I have seen the passion with which she represents her clients and the level of dedication and depth of knowledge she has in her area of expertise. Steven Weiss, Attorney at Law
Debra S. White is a real fighter with a very compelling life story. She has the both the impressive academic credentials and breadth of experience to make her an excellent choice to defend you. William Makler, Attorney at Law
Debra is a great choice whether you are charged with a misdemeanor DUI or the most serious felony. Debra's clients uniformly comment on her hard work and great results. I can endorse this lawyer without reservations. Jeremy Rosenthal, Esq.

You were professional, courteous and just what we needed, especially my son. I think it was great the way you looked him in the eye and explained what the penalty could be for a conviction in this area, and though I'm convinced he made one of those once in a lifetime mistakes, I think you laying out it out for him as you did went a long long way in making sure he never forgets how lucky he was today.

It was a nervous day for us, having never ever been in criminal court, but when you walked thru the door I had this great feeling of "thank goodness" run through me; in that, "there's our attorney", meant so much, you just have no idea how good that felt to know a pro was there to help us!!!!

I'm just so glad to have found you, your services, your confident approach, you were just terrific and I have no doubt that should we have had to go down a longer path here that you would have been up to the task!

Sincerely,
WTM

Well, what does a client want? That’s the question I asked when I was looking for a lawyer, and using what I learned in law school, I knew what I wanted in a lawyer to best protect me. I figured that a client always wants an aggressive lawyer who knows the law and understands the facts so that he/she can express and articulate them to a jury panel in the most convincing way possible.

Once I was arrested and charged for a DUI, I began looking for a lawyer that fit this description. After having researched and met nearly 20 lawyers in person to discuss the facts of my case, I decided immediately to go with Debra White. Her command presence caught my attention, and her ingenious and well-articulated arguments not only made sense to me, but would make sense to the jury.

Throughout the jury trial, she passionately articulated my side of the story. Right then and there, I knew that I had chosen an attorney that I could trust and put all my faith into. I felt like I had to just sit back, and let her do what she does best. What I will never forget about my experience with Debra White is that she understood my situation and repeatedly gave me reassurance. This kind of commitment to me was important because I know that clients need to feel comfortable and confident throughout the jury trial. Often times, a client’s demeanor will determine how a jury reaches the verdict, and Debra White did an excellent job in making sure I was comfortable from start to finish.

My case finished when my case was magically dismissed and I was cleared of all charges. It has been a pleasure having you represent me, as well as giving me a sneak peak on what to expect when I become a lawyer.

You deserve ALL the Credit,
Andre Boniadi

Much depended on the outcome of my cases I had 2 misdemeanors and one felony. I faced deportation and had been to jail 5 times in 6 months after entering into a program called drug court. At this point I had no attorney and there is no room for people in today's court system without good representation I had none. My first meeting with Debra left me feeling safe, in as far as I felt she really cared, I knew straight away that I trusted her. I had faith in her drive and what can only be described as dynamic ability to negotiate on my behalf the best terms for my pending conviction.

She was like an angel coming down from above, someone who went the extra mile and then again. Debra turned 3 hopeless charges in to dismissals.

Drug court is for last stop offenders, a place people with long criminal histories go in a last ditch attempt not to have to go back to jail again. The program is a yearlong they say, I know no one who has completed it in less than 18months. They drug test you every day, anytime you do anything wrong, back to jail you go. Because of this and my busy work schedule, I kept missing this and that and was thus thrown in jail, my wife left me I lost my home and 9 month old daughter too. Debra got me off this program and on to deferred entry. I completed the 6 month course and have just had all my charges dismissed by the courts.

I now have a home, two cars and employ 10 people a far cry from sleeping in my truck or being in jail.

The greatest gift she gave me was hope and friendship. When you are in the gutter no one cares what happens to you. But she did and I believe that was the catalyst that gave me the strength to do what I needed to turn my life around.

Most of us are not criminals at heart, life slowly takes to a point where we can no longer help ourselves Debra's skill has given me the chance to realize my mistakes and not have to carry around for the rest of my life heavy conviction for drug offences something that would have affected my whole life

Thank you Debra

Our family has been blessed by your amazing legal talent and strong beautiful spirit. Thank you.

Sean, Dale & Pamela Preston