team-member

John Stephen Gaughan

Irvine, CA

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Criminal Defense

Language

English

About

 I have been practicing and specializing in Criminal Defense since 1991.  Although I represent people from all over Southern California, the vast majority of cases I handle are here in Orange County.  Within the practice of Criminal Defense, I specialize in the representation of those accused of DUI, domestic violence, juvenile law, and any type of drug possession cases.  I know many Orange County Judges and prosecutors and only offer personal representation (meaning you will only have me at every court appearance representing you) in handling your case to get the best possible deal or litigate to a full jury trial. 

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

Language

English

Contact

19100 Von Karman Ave Ste 255Irvine, CA, 92612

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Todd
June 15, 2020

6/15/2020 I hired Dennis to assist with a legal matter for my son who was away at college and had a medical emergency. While ambulance was taking my son to the hospital the police stretched the search and seizure laws where they found a fake ID and Dennis swiftly had the case dismissed. I have read the reviews and can't believe how people can hide behind their keyboard and write garbage about another man's character. Furthermore, I have referred Dennis to a half dozen other friends with minor legal criminal issues and he exceeded their expectations as well. FIVE STARS to Dennis P. Gaughan for being fair, honest and doing the right thing by my son and the people I've referred to him. He is a solid man and gives sound legal advice.

Brian
April 29, 2014

Dennis help represent me in a case in Long Beach. the court initially wanted me to serve no less than 6 months in jail but he was able to drop half my charges and get me no jail time. He is well versed in law and knows how to work a court room.

anonymous
August 15, 2013

My family needed an attorney to help my brother. He has been there to assist us and has taken the utmost care for our circumstance. He has gone to court numerous times to resolve this issue and has kept in contact with us the entire time. We trust him and thank him for all he has done.

Arnold
May 4, 2012

I cannot thank Dennis enough for the amount of time and effort he put into my case. When I walked into his office, I was lost and confused about the many noticed I received from my credit card companies. Dennis explained to me what I needed to do to save my credit, and my home. Thank you for being there for my Dennis.

anonymous
March 14, 2013

I'd give no stars if i could. Avoid at all costs. He is rarely in the office, does not answer emails or phone calls, and doesn't do anything on time. He promised me something would be prepared and ready at a certain time, so i went into his office to pick it up. He did not know what i was referring to when i asked for the document, after i told him what i was there for, he went to his office to quickly type something up, and handed it to me as if it was in his office the whole time. The support staff is the same as the attorney, they are never available by phone or email. I have made numerous phone calls and sent God only knows how many emails and haven't spoken to him since he accepted my last payment.

anonymous
February 21, 2013

Dennis is a Horrible Attorney. After taking my case and my money, he postponed my hearing four times just to tell me at the end to plead guilty. He had the audacity to tell my that i was stupid for committing a crime that later was dismissed. I hired a different attorney for the same fee that he charged and was able to dismiss the case that Dennis said would not be possible. He never called me while he was supposedly working on my case, he would ignore my calls, and he never wanted me to go to court with him. The offer the D.A. gave me at the beginning of the case is what i would have received at the end if i had not found a different attorney . Do yourself a favor and stay away from this money hungry attorney. He charged me a large fee for doing absolutely nothing . Be careful, If he thinks he can pull a fast one on you he probably will. He's not responsive , and he never kept me informed.

Todd
June 15, 2020

6/15/2020 I hired Dennis to assist with a legal matter for my son who was away at college and had a medical emergency. While ambulance was taking my son to the hospital the police stretched the search and seizure laws where they found a fake ID and Dennis swiftly had the case dismissed. I have read the reviews and can't believe how people can hide behind their keyboard and write garbage about another man's character. Furthermore, I have referred Dennis to a half dozen other friends with minor legal criminal issues and he exceeded their expectations as well. FIVE STARS to Dennis P. Gaughan for being fair, honest and doing the right thing by my son and the people I've referred to him. He is a solid man and gives sound legal advice.

Brian
April 29, 2014

Dennis help represent me in a case in Long Beach. the court initially wanted me to serve no less than 6 months in jail but he was able to drop half my charges and get me no jail time. He is well versed in law and knows how to work a court room.

anonymous
August 15, 2013

My family needed an attorney to help my brother. He has been there to assist us and has taken the utmost care for our circumstance. He has gone to court numerous times to resolve this issue and has kept in contact with us the entire time. We trust him and thank him for all he has done.

Arnold
May 4, 2012

I cannot thank Dennis enough for the amount of time and effort he put into my case. When I walked into his office, I was lost and confused about the many noticed I received from my credit card companies. Dennis explained to me what I needed to do to save my credit, and my home. Thank you for being there for my Dennis.

anonymous
March 14, 2013

I'd give no stars if i could. Avoid at all costs. He is rarely in the office, does not answer emails or phone calls, and doesn't do anything on time. He promised me something would be prepared and ready at a certain time, so i went into his office to pick it up. He did not know what i was referring to when i asked for the document, after i told him what i was there for, he went to his office to quickly type something up, and handed it to me as if it was in his office the whole time. The support staff is the same as the attorney, they are never available by phone or email. I have made numerous phone calls and sent God only knows how many emails and haven't spoken to him since he accepted my last payment.

anonymous
February 21, 2013

Dennis is a Horrible Attorney. After taking my case and my money, he postponed my hearing four times just to tell me at the end to plead guilty. He had the audacity to tell my that i was stupid for committing a crime that later was dismissed. I hired a different attorney for the same fee that he charged and was able to dismiss the case that Dennis said would not be possible. He never called me while he was supposedly working on my case, he would ignore my calls, and he never wanted me to go to court with him. The offer the D.A. gave me at the beginning of the case is what i would have received at the end if i had not found a different attorney . Do yourself a favor and stay away from this money hungry attorney. He charged me a large fee for doing absolutely nothing . Be careful, If he thinks he can pull a fast one on you he probably will. He's not responsive , and he never kept me informed.