Petty Theft

I was charged with Petty Theft (Penal Code Sections 484(a)-488). At the time it was my third petty theft/Shoplifting case. I had previously been charged with other theft cases under Penal Code Sections 484(a)-488 and Penal Code Section 459.5(a), but I had got them dismissed. I hired Attorney Will Bruzzo to represent me as he is very experienced in these matters and he was referred to me by another lawyer. He managed to get a deal where I took a Shoplifting course and then the case would be dropped. Unfortunately, while that was pending, I was cited again for Petty Theft (Penal Code Sections 484(a)-488). This would have been my 5th lifetime case. To make matters worse, I work in a vocation that requires a license and that license was now imperiled. The Judge on the case offered me 60-90 days in jail in addition to the convictions. While I was taking the shoplifting course, I was meeting with a Psychologist and issues came up showing that I had a mental illness relating in part to various traumatic events in my life. Some of the mental illness was also organic to me. As such, Mr. Bruzzo decided to take advantage of a new law called Mental Health Diversion (Penal Code Section 1001.36) wherein if a link is established between the criminal conduct and a mental illness, the criminal proceedings can be suspended and the case is dismissed after 12-24 months of treatment and no new law violations. Mr. Bruzzo filed to qualify me for this program but we were initially denied because I was not present in the country which was due to job obligations and in part to COVID issues. Mr. Bruzzo refiled after correcting those issues but the court again denied it. Afterward, Mr. Bruzzo advised me of yet another recently enacted diversion program called ‘Court Diversion’ under Penal Code Section 1001.95, which permits the court to suspend criminal proceedings for 12-24 months, during which time the Defendant does treatment and then the court dismisses the charges...Date: May 19, 2021

I was charged with Petty Theft under Penal Code Section 484(a)-488 for taking around $200.00 worth of items from a store with a co-defendant. I hired Attorney Will Bruzzo to represent me on this matter. This was actually my third case with Mr. Bruzzo representing me. He previously represented me on a drug offense over 10 years and then more recently on a case of Commercial Burglary (Penal Code Section 459-460). Mr. Bruzzo got both of those cases DISMISSED. With a prior record it was going to be more difficult to negotiate my current case. However, Mr. Bruzzo was able to use his contacts and had me attend a special class for shoplifters. After I did that, the case was DISMISSED. [I never entered a plea and I did not have to attend a class or give DNA] Mr. Bruzzo has now gotten three cases DISMISSED for me. As such, I would highly recommend him for any Petty Theft 484(a)-488 or criminal case. Dated: 2/25/20

I had a lapse in judgement and took about $140.00 in property from a store without paying. I admitted to the police that I had committed the crime. I help support a family and change employers with regularity. I did not want this on my record. I was charged with Petty Theft under Penal Code Section 484(a)-488. I hired Attorney Will Bruzzo to represent me because I could see the good results he gets for his clients on past cases. Mr. Bruzzo went to court to negotiate the case for me and used photos of my family as well as my work history. Mr. Bruzzo worked out a deal where I attended a class and gave DNA. I never admitted guilt to the charge and the case was DISMISSED. I am very happy with this result and I would enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any Petty Theft [Penal Code Section 484(a)-488] matter. Dated: 11/21/19

I was charged with misdemeanor Trespassing (Penal Code Section 602(m)) and Petty Theft of Lost Property (Penal Code Section 485). I was very concerned that this might go on my record. I hired Attorney Will Bruzzo to represent me in this matter. Mr. Bruzzo went to court for me and showed the District Attorney proof that I was a student in good standing and other positive information on my behalf. In the end Mr. Bruzzo was able to get a DISMISSAL of all the charges once I completed community service, gave DNA and made a “donation”. I am very happy with this result and I would enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any Trespass or Petty Theft matter. Dated:07/02/15

I took about $750.00 of items from a store without paying. I was charged with Penal Code Section 484(a)-488, Petty Theft. To make matters worse, the loss prevention people at the store claimed I had stolen from that location on two different occasions [but not been caught]. I hired attorney Will Bruzzo to represent me. The District Attorney originally wanted me to plead guilty and be sentenced. However, Mr. Bruzzo argued my lack of a record, good aspects of my character and the potential effect of such a conviction on my career. Mr. Bruzzo got the District Attorney to agree to DISMISS the case once I attended a very intense shoplifting class, gave DNA and made a charitable contribution. I NEVER ADMITTED GUILT. I am very happy with this result and I would recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any Petty Theft Penal Code Section 484(a)-488 matter. Dated: 3/12/19

I was charged with Petty Theft (Penal Code Section 484(a)-488) for taking over $100.00 of items from a store without paying for them. I also admitted to the theft. I was very concerned with having this on my record. I was told that I could go into the Deferred Entry of Judgement (DEJ) program but that I would have to plead guilty before the matter was dismissed. I hired attorney Will Bruzzo to represent me based on what I saw on line about him and after I spoke to him. Mr. Bruzzo told me he would try to get a dismissal without a guilty plea. He used my good character and lack of a record to do that. Mr. Bruzzo went to court without me and got me a deal where I gave DNA, attended a class and the case was DISMISSED. I never admitted guilt and I have no conviction. I am very happy with this result and I would therefore enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any Petty Theft (Penal Code Section 484(a)-488) matter. Dated: 12/5/17

I was charged with Penal Code Section 484(a)-488 [Petty Theft] for taking an items from a store without paying for it. I simply made a mistake, it was not an intentional act. Regardless I was given a ticket and required to go to court. The value of the item was very low. However, I have a sensitive job and any conviction for a theft offense could have caused me to lose my job and permanently effected my career. I hired attorney Will Bruzzo to represent me because of his prior case results. Mr. Bruzzo appeared in the court on my behalf and negotiated a DISMISSAL of the case once I completed a class and gave DNA. I never pled guilty or admitted any wrongdoing. I am very happy with this result and I would enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any Petty Theft [484(a)-488] matter. Dated: 2/28/17

I was charged with Petty Theft, Penal Code Section 484(a)-488 for taking items worth over $100.00. I was concerned with how a conviction for this charge would affect my career and immigration status. I hired Attorney Will Bruzzo to represent me because of his past case results for other clients. Even though the District Attorney could prove the case against me, Mr. Bruzzo used his knowledge of the courts and District Attorney to negotiate a DISMISSAL of the case after I made a “donation”, gave DNA and made Restitution. I never admitted guilt or any responsibility for the event. I am very happy with this result and I would enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any criminal or Petty Theft matter. Dated: 12/6/16

I was charged with Petty Theft (Penal Code Section 484(a)-488) for taking a piece of clothing from a store. I admitted to stealing the items to authorities. I hired attorney Will Bruzzo to represent me because of his experience and past success with similar cases. Mr. Bruzzo got the case DISMISSED for me after I did community service, made a donation and gave DNA. I never pled guilty and I was never convicted of the crime. I am very happy with this result and I would enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any Petty Theft case. Dated:1/07/16

I was charged with Petty Theft under Penal Code Section 484(a)-488. I had three previous Petty Theft Convictions and I was still on probation for one of the cases. Despite that Mr. Bruzzo got me a Deferred Entry of Judgement (DEJ) program which saved me from having a conviction. Once I completed a class and gave DNA the case was DISMISSED! I am very happy with this result and I would enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any Petty Theft or criminal matter. Dated:09/10/15

I was charged with taking over $300.00 of merchandise from a store without paying for it and I received a citation for Penal Code Section 484(a)-488 [Petty Theft]. I work in education and a guilty plea or conviction for this offense could have ended my career. I hired Attorney Will Bruzzo because I could tell from his web site that he had a lot of success with similar cases and I also saw he had helped people in my same vocational field. Mr. Bruzzo appeared in court without me several times and was able to negotiate a result where I attended a class, made a ‘donation’ and gave DNA with the result that the case was DISMISSED! I complied with the terms of the agreement and the Judge dismissed the case. I never pled guilty and I have no conviction. I am very happy with this result as I feel it saved my career and avoided a lot of embarrassment and other problems. I would therefore enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any petty theft or criminal matter. Date: 09/19/14

I was charged with Petty Theft for [Penal Code Section 484(a)-488] for taking over $200.00 of items from a store. In addition, I had a prior conviction for another crime and I had attended a diversion program on yet another case. A conviction for Petty Theft would have ruined my current career because it is a crime of moral turpitude. Mr. Bruzzo was well aware of the stakes involved with my job. He worked hard for a civil compromise on the case. When that did not work out he was finally able to find a District Attorney willing to DISMISS the case once I completed community service and made a “donation.” I never pled guilty, I never attended a class, and I have no conviction. I am very happy with this result and I would enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any Petty Theft or criminal matter. Date: 07/22/14

I was charged with Petty Theft under Penal Code Section 484(a)-488 for taking about $200.00 of items from a store without paying. I was very concerned about how this would affect my job. I hired Attorney Will Bruzzo to represent me. Mr. Bruzzo made several trips to court without me to try and get me the best deal. It was very important to my keeping my job that I not make an admission to the crime. In the end Mr. Bruzzo got a deal where the case was dismissed after I completed community service, gave DNA and made a “donation”. I never admitted guilt and I never got sentenced. I am very happy with this result and I would enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo. Dated: 11/8/16

I was detained at a store for Shoplifting [Petty Theft Penal Code Section 484(a)-488] for taking clothes from a store. At that time it was determined by video tape that I had stolen from the same store on a previous occasion. As a result I was charged with Two Counts of Petty Theft [Penal Code Section 484a-488] for two different occasions by the District Attorney. I was very concerned with how this would affect my career and my life in general. I hired Attorney Will Bruzzo to represent me because of his prior excellent case results and his prior experience with Petty Theft Cases. Mr. Bruzzo met with the District Attorney on several occasions and managed to get BOTH CHARGES DISMISSED, once I did Community Service, gave DNA and made a “donation”. I never pled guilty, I was never convicted. I am very happy with this result and I would enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any Petty Theft [Penal Code Section 484(a)-488] case or criminal matter. Dated: 7/14/16

Several years ago I was charged with Petty Theft under Penal Code Section 484(a)-488; I hired Mr. Bruzzo and he was able to get the Petty Theft Charge dismissed. Then, a few months ago I made the mistake of taking some low value items from a store and I was again charged with a Petty Theft; the District Attorney was also aware of my prior case even though the Petty Theft Charge had been dismissed. Mr. Bruzzo said he thought he could still get the new charge dismissed despite my prior for the same thing. He went to court several times without me. In the end, he was able to get the most recent Petty Theft Charge (Penal Code Section 484a-488) DISMISSED after I gave DNA and attended a class. I never pled guilty and I never got a conviction. I am very happy with this result and I would enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any Petty Theft matter or criminal case. Dated: 1/20/17

I was charged with Petty Theft (Penal Code Section 484(a)-488) for taking an item. I was seen on video taking the item. My job is very sensitive and a guilty plea or conviction would be a career ender. I hired Attorney Will Bruzzo b/c of his success in prior theft cases. Mr. Bruzzo went to court without me several times. He then got a deal where the case was DISMISSED once I gave DNA and made a charitable “donation.” I never pled guilty and I have no conviction. I am very happy with this result and I would enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any Petty Theft matter. Dated: 8/11/16

I was charged with Petty Theft (Penal Code 484(a)-488) for taking $275.00 of items from a store without paying for it. I am a student getting an advanced degree and I was concerned how this case would affect my career. I hired Attorney Will Bruzzo because of his past results with similar cases. After going to court several times Mr. Bruzzo got me a deal where the case was DISMISSED once I made a “donation” to an in-court charity. I never admitted guilt in this case and I don’t have a conviction. I am very happy with this result and I would enthusiastically recommend him for any Petty Theft matter. Dated: 1/9/17

I was stopped and cited for taking things from a department store worth about $238.00. I was charged by the District Attorney with Petty Theft [Penal Code Section 484(a)-488]; Because I work in education I could have lost my job with a conviction for this offense. In addition, it was my understanding that I could have qualified for a program where I earned a dismissal AFTER I pled guilty. The problem is that being in education I could have still lose my job even if the guilty plea was eventually dismissed. I was referred to Mr. Will Bruzzo by a friend; Mr. Bruzzo informed me that he has successfully negotiated the dismissal of many Petty Theft charges WITHOUT a guilty plea and that this was necessary because I work as a teacher. Mr. Bruzzo appeared in court a few times without me and showed the District Attorney letters of appreciation and recommendation on my behalf. In the end Mr. Bruzzo got the case DISMISSED without a guilty plea once I gave DNA, made a “donation” and attended a class. I am very grateful to Mr. Bruzzo for this result and I would enthusiastically recommend him for any criminal or petty theft matter. Date: 4-30-14

I received a citation for Penal Code Section 484(a)-488 [Petty Theft- Shoplifting] when I took almost $600.00 from a department store without paying. I was under considerable stress at the time when I did this and I was even more stressed after this happen because of consequences for my job and immigration status. I hired Attorney Will Bruzzo to represent me because of his experience with Petty Theft matters. Mr. Bruzzo informed me that even a guilty plea with a dismissal later [Deferred Entry of Judgement] is still a conviction for Immigration purposes and that I needed to get a straight dismissal. Mr. Bruzzo is very experienced with the District Attorney and courts in Orange County and he negotiated with them for a period of time with the result that they agreed to DISMISS the case once I attended a class and made a “donation”. I am very pleased with this result because it keeps my record as clean as possible. I would recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any criminal or petty theft matter. Dated:04/26/15

I was charged with Petty Theft under Penal Code Section 484(a)-488. I was alleged to have taken items from a store worth $62.00. I hired Attorney Will Bruzzo to represent me because of his experience with these cases. Mr. Bruzzo managed to get the case DISMISSED after I gave DNA. I never pled guilty, attended a class or paid a fine. I am very happy with this result and I would enthusiastically recommend him for any Petty Theft matter. Dated:06/10/15

I was charged with Petty Theft under Penal Code Section 484(a)-488 for taking over $100.00 in items from a store without paying for them. In addition, I admitted to stealing the items. I was very concerned how this might effect my record and getting a job. I hired Attorney Will Bruzzo to represent me because of his success in prior similar cases. Mr. Bruzzo was able to arrange a deal where the case was DISMISSED after I gave DNA, did community service and made a donation. I never pled guilty. I am very happy with this result and I would enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any similar criminal matter. Dated:09/30/15

I was charged with Petty Theft under Penal Code Section 484(a)-488 for taking about $130.00 of items from a store; I admitted to the theft and apologized. I was given a ticket and a court date. I am a professional and a conviction and/or guilty plea could have ended my career. I spoke with several attorneys before hiring Mr. Will Bruzzo. Mr. Bruzzo told me that I might be able to get a civil compromise. A civil compromise is where the victim of the theft (in this case the store) agrees to accept money and recommend against criminal prosecution. Mr. Bruzzo was the only attorney who seemed confident he could make that happen. After I hired Mr. Bruzzo he made contact with the store and WAS able to get them to agree to a civil compromise after he showed them evidence of my good character to include my job history and letters of recommendation and I paid them for expenses. Mr. Bruzzo then went to court and got the case DISMISSED without a guilty plea over the initial objection of the prosecutor. I am very happy with this result as it helps me keep my job and I would recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any Petty Theft 484(a)-488 case. Dated: 5/10/18

I was charged with Petty Theft [Penal Code Section 484(a)-488) for taking items from a store worth $740.00. To make matters worse I have three prior felony theft related offenses. I hired Attorney Will Bruzzo to represent me because of his prior success with past cases. Mr. Bruzzo got me a deal where I attend a class, gave DNA and paid $300.00 to a charity in the court. The Case was DISMISSED. I never admitted guilt to this offense and I have no conviction. I am very happy with this result and I would enthusiastically recommend him. Dated: 3/25/17

I was charged with Misdemeanor Petty Theft (Penal Code Section 484a-488) for taking items from a Disneyland store without paying for them. I was very concerned about having this on my record. I hired Attorney Will Bruzzo to represent me on this matter as he is a local attorney and knows the courts and the City Attorney for Anaheim who prosecute the cases. Mr. Bruzzo argued my case and presented mitigating information to the City Attorney for me. In the end he got the Misdemeanor DISMISSED and I pled guilty to an infraction. An infraction is the equivalent of a traffic ticket. I am very happy with this result and I would enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any criminal law or Petty Theft matter. Dated: 8/25/16

I was charged with two counts of Petty Theft (Penal Code Section 484(a)-488). A business owner claimed I stole items on two different occasions and one of the incidents was on video. I hired attorney Will Bruzzo to represent because of his past success with similar cases. I have a very sensitive job that could have been effected by a guilty plea or a conviction. Mr. Bruzzo managed to get both charges dismissed after I gave DNA and completed community service. I never pled guilty and I never suffered a conviction. I am very happy with this result and I would enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any similar criminal matter. Dated: 6/28/16

I was charged with Petty Theft [Penal Code Section 484(a)-488] for taking items from a store without paying for them. The value of the goods was about $155.00 I was very concerned with getting a conviction on my record because I hold a vocational license and it could have been effected by this case which means I could have lost my job. I hired attorney Will Bruzzo to represent me because of his excellent case results and because he understood that this could have caused me to lose my job [For a person with a vocational license-Teacher, Nurse, Real Estate, Doctor, Therapist, Lawyer- the deferred entry of judgement program (DEJ) does not work. That is because the licensing boards for these jobs treat a guilty plea the same as a conviction and guilty pleas are required for the DEJ program even if the court later dismisses the case prior to sentencing]. Mr. Bruzzo negotiated with the District Attorney and was able to get them to DISMISS my case once I attended a class, gave DNA and made a “donation” to a charitable cause within the court system. [Client never made an admission of guilt] I am very happy with this result and I would enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any Petty Theft [Penal Code Section 484(a)-488] or criminal matter. Dated: 6/21/16

I was detained at a store by store security for taking items [I had not paid for]. I was later charged in Court with Petty Theft (Penal Code Section 484(a)-488) for taking $182.00 worth of items. I was very concerned about this case because I am a licensed nurse and a conviction or even just a guilty plea could affect my nursing license. I spoke with Mr. Bruzzo about my situation; he was familiar with other people in my position and knew how to proceed. He told me that we had to dismiss the case without a guilty plea. Many first time offenders, like me, are eligible for dismissal but only after a plea of guilty. However, with my nursing license at stake I could not plead guilty [even if the case was later dismissed.] Mr. Bruzzo went to court for me and convinced the District Attorney to DISMISS the case, without a guilty plea. All I had to do was give DNA. I am very happy with this result and I would enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any Petty Theft [Penal Code Section 484(a)-488] or criminal matter. Dated:5/31/16

I was caught taking items from a store and given a ticket for petty theft (Penal Code Section 484(a)-488) with a court date. I hired Mr. Will Bruzzo to represent me because of his success with similar cases. While I was waiting for my first case to resolve I was charged with two more cases of Petty Theft (Penal Code Section 484(a)-488); I also had Mr. Bruzzo represent me on those cases. Mr. Bruzzo negotiated with the District Attorney and managed to get two of the cases DISMISSED out right and DISMISS the third case once I attended a class and made a charitable “donation”. Mr. Bruzzo had me see a psychologist and offered a report from the psychologist to the District Attorney to help in getting the dismissals. I am very happy with this result and I would enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any Petty Theft matter. Dated:12/03/15

I was charged with Petty Theft (484(a)-488) for taking items from a store. I admitted to the store security that I did in on purpose. I hired Attorney Will Bruzzo to represent me because of his experience with these cases and his good results. Mr. Bruzzo got the case DISMISSED after I gave DNA, made a “donation” and attended a class. I never admitted guilt [to the court] on the matter. I am very happy with this result and I would enthusiastically recommend him. Dated:11/19/15

I admitted to stealing items (Penal Code Section 484a-488) from a department store. I hired attorney Will Bruzzo to represent me because of his experience with similar court cases and his good results. Mr. Bruzzo managed to get my case DISMISSED without a guilty place after I gave DNA. I am very happy with this result and I would enthusiastically recommend him for any Petty Theft case. Dated:11/19/15

I was charged with Petty Theft under Penal Code Section 484(a)-488 for taking items from a store without paying for them. This occurred because while under considerable stress I did a stupid thing; the value of the items was about $400.00. I was very concerned about how this might effect my job as I work in education. I hired Attorney Will Bruzzo to represent me because of his success in previous cases and because I had to get this case dismissed. Mr. Bruzzo was able to negotiate a complete DISMISSAL once I completed community service, gave DNA and made a “donation”. I never pled guilty to the offense. I am very pleased with this result and I would recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any Petty Theft matter. Dated:06/16/15

I attempted to take an item from a store without paying for it. As I was approached by Loss Prevention [Person] I fled the scene and dropped the item. The Loss Prevention Official claimed I “pushed past him”. Any sort of physical contact can turn a Petty Theft Case (Penal Code Section 484(a)-488) into a Felony Robbery Case [Known as an Estes Robbery]. I contacted Mr. Will Bruzzo immediately after the incident and hired him. Mr. Bruzzo contacted the police for me so I would not be arrested at work [the loss prevention person got my license plate as I left the scene]. Fortunately the case got filed as a Petty Theft [484(a)-488]. Mr. Bruzzo then used his relationship with the District Attorney to get my case DISMISSED without pleading guilty. Instead I made a “donation” and gave DNA. This kept my record as clean as possible. I am very happy with this result and I would recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any criminal matter. Dated:05/27/15

I was cited and charged with taking items from a store in Anaheim worth $250.00. The Anaheim City Attorney charged me with Petty Theft under Penal Code Section 484(a)-488. This sort of charge could have ruined my career because it is a crime of dishonesty. Unlike the rest of Orange County, Anaheim does not have a Deferred Entry of Judgment (DEJ) program. I hired Attorney Will Bruzzo to represent me because of his experience with Petty Theft cases and his experience in Orange County. Mr. Bruzzo gathered information about my job to show its sensitive nature and even got a letter from my wife to show the personal stress I was under at the time. In the end Mr. Bruzzo convinced the City Attorney to DISMISS the Petty theft and I pled to a trespass charge. This arrangement kept a crime of moral turpitude off my record. I am very happy about this result and I would enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any similar Petty Theft or criminal matter. Dated:03/12/15

I was arrested for taking items from a Department store without paying for them. In addition, the store security personnel claimed I had done this before but not been caught. As a result I was charged with Penal Code Section 459-460(b), Commercial Burglary. I hired Attorney Will Bruzzo to represent me because of his prior experience with shoplifting cases. Mr. Bruzzo put me in a special shoplifting class; he also pressed the District Attorney to prove that I had done this previously. When the District Attorney could not provide the evidence [that I had done this before] he negotiated a complete DISMISSAL of the case once I made a “Donation”, gave DNA and completed the class. I never pled guilty to the charge! I am very happy with this result and I would highly recommend Mr. Bruzzo. Dated:02/17/15

I was cited for misdemeanor Petty Theft [Penal Code Section 484(a)-488]. This was a serious problem for me because my job requires that I be licensed through the state. A Petty Theft conviction could have ended my career. I hired Attorney Will Bruzzo to represent me because I could tell from his website that he had tremendous experience with Petty Theft cases. Mr. Bruzzo made numerous appearances in court without me. He also consulted with a licensing attorney and I participated in the consultation. Mr. Bruzzo finally went to the Supervisor of the District Attorneys and got them to reduce the case to an infraction, [Penal Code Section 490.1] which is like a traffic ticket. I am very grateful for this result and I would enthusiastically recommend him for any Petty Theft or criminal case. Date: 02/11/15

In a momentary lapse of reason I took several items from a store without paying for them; the value of these items was about $550.00. I was charged with Petty Theft under Penal Code Section 484(a)-488. I was very concerned about this charge and a possible conviction because I want to be a Registered Nurse and a conviction for this charge could cause me to be denied a license by the Nursing Board. I hired Attorney Will Bruzzo to represent me because of his experience with similar cases and his excellent results. Mr. Bruzzo informed me that even a Guilty plea with a dismissal later could cause me NOT to get my Nursing License. Mr. Bruzzo then set out to get the case dismissed without my pleading guilty. Mr. Bruzzo has tremendous experience with the District Attorneys and Judges in Orange County; this helps him negotiate better deals for his clients. In the end, Mr. Bruzzo managed to make a deal with the District Attorney where I attended a class and made a charitable donation and the case got DISMISSED. I never pled guilty or suffered any conviction. I am very happy with this result and I would enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any Petty Theft or criminal case. Oct. 2, 2014

I was charged with Petty Theft [Penal Code Section 484(a)-488] for taking over $300.00 in property from a business. A conviction for this offense could have been very bad for my future career aspiration. I hired Attorney Will Bruzzo to represent because of his past results in similar cases. Mr. Bruzzo showed the District Attorney that I was a good student with excellent grades and the desire to be a professional. Eventually he managed to get the case DISMISSED once I gave DNA! I never entered a guilty plea or attended a class. I am very happy with this result and I would enthusiastically recommend him for any Petty Theft or criminal matter. Dated: 7/9/14

I was charged with Petty Theft [Penal Code Section 484(a)-488] for taking more than $80.00 from a store. I had a prior case for driving on a suspended license [Vehicle Code Section 146101.1] which I pled guilty to. I admitted to committing the theft. I hired Attorney Will Bruzzo because I know I needed to avoid a guilty plea because I want to be a teacher. Interestingly, before I hired Mr. Bruzzo I had the public defender who want me to plead guilty to the offense. Mr. Bruzzo informed me that result might keep me from being a teacher. After I hired him Mr. Bruzzo he went to court several times and brought letters of recommendation and medical records. He managed to convince the District Attorney to DISMISS the case without a guilty plea once I completed community service and made a “donation”. I am very happy with this result which avoids a guilty plea and a conviction. I would recommend him for any criminal or petty theft matter. Dated: July 7, 2014

I was charged with Vehicle Code Section 23140(a) for driving a vehicle while having alcohol in my system and for being under age 21. In addition to facing consequences in the court I was also subject to a DMV hearing and losing my license for up to a year. I hired Attorney Will Bruzzo to represent me. Mr. Bruzzo has been a Criminal/Drunk Driving lawyer for over 20 years and is well known to me and my family. Mr. Bruzzo first won the DMV hearing by showing that the alcohol level results were not properly certified; this is an issue that comes up in alcohol DMV cases which involve those under age 21. When Mr. Bruzzo won this hearing my driving privilege was preserved and I did not lose it. Next Mr. Bruzzo went to the court. He eventually made an arrangement with the court wherein they would dismiss the case once I attended some AA meetings. Mr. Bruzzo was able to do this because of my status as a student, my lack of a record and my relatively low blood alcohol level. After I did the AA meetings Mr. Bruzzo went to court with the proof and the case against me was DISMISSED. I never pled guilty, I never suffered a conviction, and I never paid fines to the court and never lost my license or my ability to drive. I am very happy with this result and I would enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any drunk driving (Vehicle Code Section 23152(a), (b) or Under Age 21 Driving with Alcohol (Vehicle Code Section 23140(a)) matter. Date: June 16, 2016

I was charged with two counts of felony commercial burglary [Penal Code Section 459-460(b)] for taking items from a store. My total exposure on the case was 3 years and 8 months. I hired attorney Will Bruzzo to represent me because of his experience with theft and burglary cases. Mr. Bruzzo put together letters of recommendation and other items to help persuade the District Attorney. In the end Mr. Bruzzo got one felony DISMISSED and the other reduced to a misdemeanor. I was sentenced to 30 days of community service. I am very happy and relieved with this result and I would enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any criminal or commercial burglary matter. Date: 06/18/14

I was convicted of the criminal charge concerning conspiracy to sell a controlled substance under Health and Safety Code Section 11352 over 20 years ago in an Orange County Superior Court. I was sentenced to three years of formal probation, which I successfully completed, with a suspended state prison term of five years. I was 26 years old at the time and this has been the only criminal offense on my record. I applied to the Respiratory Care Board of California to become licensed as a respiratory therapist, but my application was denied as a result of my criminal record. This cut my salary in half. I was informed that to “clean” my record, I had to do an Expungement, Certificate of Rehabilitation and Pardon. A Certificate of Rehabilitation is the second step toward a Pardon. Mr. Bruzzo filed a Certificate of Rehabilitation on my behalf, which was GRANTED. Because it was granted, the Certificate of Rehabilitation became an automatic Pardon application. Mr. Bruzzo’s legal knowledge and experience truly benefited me in my case. Date:11/10/09

I was charged with Petty Theft [Penal Code Section 484a-488] for taking an item worth $150.00 from a major retailer. I am a professional and I have a vocational license. I could have lost my license and had other job related problems now and in the future if I pled guilty to this charge. I hired Attorney Will Bruzzo because I saw the results he got for other clients and I could tell he knew what effect pleading guilty to a theft offense can have on someone who is licensed like myself. Mr. Bruzzo made contact with the store I took the item from and managed to convince them to accept money to compensate them for their loss prevention activities in exchange for them agreeing to a civil compromise where they ask the court not to prosecute with the agreement they receive compensation. Mr. Bruzzo then went to court and got the Judge to agree to the arrangement [over the objection of the District Attorney]. As such, my case was DISMISSED; I never entered a plea of guilty and never attended a class. I am very grateful for this result and I would enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any criminal or petty theft matter. Date: 06/18/14

I was charged with Penal Code Section 484(a)-488 [Petty Theft] for taking items from a store without paying for them. My job requires an occupational license [issued by the state] to perform that job. A guilty plea and/or a conviction could have caused me to lose my occupational license and therefore my job. I hired Attorney Will Bruzzo to represent me because of his successful results on other similar cases and his knowledge of the courts, District Attorney and Judges in Orange County. Mr. Bruzzo negotiated hard with the District Attorney and explained the predicament this charge could cause for my job. Many people are eligible for a dismissal if they plea guilty first. But a guilty plea could cause me to lose my job. In the end Mr. Bruzzo negotiated a complete DISMISSAL without a guilty plea once I gave DNA, made a “donation” and did Community Service. I am very happy with this result and I would enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any petty theft or criminal case. Date: 02/20/14

I was charged with Petty Theft [Penal Code Section 484(a)-488] for taking about $120.00 in items from a store without paying for them. I was also with a friend who was charged with the same thing. I hired Attorney Will Bruzzo to represent me and my friend hired someone else. My friend pled guilty to the offense and attended a class. Mr. Bruzzo said it was important to my future that I NOT plead guilty. He negotiated a disposition with the District Attorney where I did community service, made a donation and give DNA without pleading guilty. Mr. Bruzzo got the case DISMISSED without any admission on my part. This was amazing result given that my friend and Co-defendant was charged with the same thing I was [and pled guilty]. As such I would highly recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any petty theft or criminal matter. Date: 1-09-14

I was charged with Petty Theft (Penal Code Section 484-488a) when I removed political yard signs from common areas as they were making a mess and cluttering the area where I live. The police cited me for this offense and gave me a court date. I was very concerned about this matter since my job could be sensitive to a criminal charge. Although I had removed the signs it was under the mistaken assumption that the place the signs had been placed was public land but apparently they were placed on land belonging to a nearby business. I hired Attorney Will Bruzzo to represent me because he told me that he would speak to the District Attorney beforethe court date with the intent of persuading them not to file the case so that it never go to court. After I hired Mr. Bruzzo he immediately contacted the District Attorney’s office and sent them my correspondence with the city on the sign issue to show it was an innocent mistake. In the end, the matter never went to court, the case was never filed and my record is clean. I am very grateful to Mr. Bruzzo for being so aggressive on this matter which put me in the best possible position with the best possible outcome. I would enthusiastically recommend him for any similar matter. Date: 10-23-13

I was cited for Petty Theft in Orange County [Penal Code Section 484(a)-488]. I was very concerned with having this charge on my record. I hired Attorney will Bruzzo to represent me on this case because of his success on prior cases with the same charge. Mr. Bruzzo used his experience and familiarity with the Orange County Courts to negotiate a result where the petty theft was DISMISSED and I pled guilty to a Trespass (Penal Code Section 602(k). I am very grateful for this result as it keeps my record free of a conviction that involves dishonesty. Mr. Bruzzo got this result even I though I admitted to the crime to the police. As such I would recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any similar criminal matter. Date: 7/29/13

I was charged with felony burglary (Penal Code Section 459-460(b)) for taking items from a store worth about $500.00; My family and I were very concerned about this because we knew that a felony conviction could ruin any potential career of mine. Also, as a felony my maximum jail time was three years in prison. We hired Attorney Will Bruzzo to represent me because of his experience with similar cases. From the beginning Mr. Bruzzo said that his goal was to get the case dismissed and that I was a candidate for such a dismissal because of my lack of a record and because I was in school. Mr. Bruzzo first had to get the case reduced to a misdemeanor. He worked hard to do that and he made multiple trips to speak with the District Attorney to include outside of court. Mr. Bruzzo finally got the District Attorney to REDUCE the case to a misdemeanor and send the case to the Misdemeanor Calendar which means the case would be treated as misdemeanor from that moment on. However, Mr. Bruzzo was not done. In order to put me in the best position possible he had me start a long class on petty theft prior to going to court; I finished the class while the court matter was pending. Mr. Bruzzo used my class completion, letters of recommendation, my lack of a record and my being a student to negotiate with the District Attorney. In the end the case was DISMISSED once I gave DNA. I never admitted guilt at any time during the proceedings. I am very grateful to Mr. Bruzzo for his efforts and I would enthusiastically recommend him for any criminal matter. Date: June 20, 2013

I was charged with Penal Code Sections 496 (Receiving Stolen Property) and 485 (Petty Theft of Lost Property). I was alleged to have received a stolen handicap parking placard and unlawfully appropriating it for my own use. I hired Attorney William W. Bruzzo to represent me in this matter. My most important concern was keeping my record clean as I am planning on becoming a teacher some day. After Mr. Bruzzo made several appearances in court without my being present, he was able to negotiate a dismissal with the District Attorney once I completed a class. I truly believe that without Mr. Bruzzo’s knowledge of the courts and the District Attorneys in Orange County I would not have had such a favorable result. I highly recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any Petty Theft or criminal matter. Date: Aug. 7, 2009

I was detained for Petty Theft (Penal Code Section 484(a)-488) for taking over $100.00 from a department store without paying. A conviction could have put my career in serious jeopardy. I hired Attorney Will Bruzzo to represent me because of his success with these types of cases and his experience with the courts and District Attorney in Orange County. Mr. Bruzzo appeared in court without me and after a few appearances he was able to get a DISMISSAL once I completed a Petty Theft Class outside the regular court system and made a donation. I never pled guilty to the crime! I am very happy with this result and I therefore I would enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any Petty Theft or Criminal matter. Date: 6/20/13

I was charged with Penal Code Section 484-488 [Petty Theft] for taking approximately $200.00 of property from a store without paying. I hired attorney Will Bruzzo to represent me because of his familiarity with these types of crimes. Also, I would have lost my job had I been convicted and EVEN if I had pled guilty without a conviction I would have lost my job. Mr. Bruzzo worked very hard for me. In the end he negotiated a special deal where I took a long class and underwent counseling and received a DISMISSAL once I made a donation and gave DNA. [I never pled guilty] I am very grateful to Mr. Bruzzo for this result and I would recommend him for any criminal or Petty Theft matter. Date: 6/5/13

I was charged by the police with Penal Code Section 459-460(b) [Commercial Burglary] for taking about $200.00 of property from a store without permission. I admitted that I came to the store to steal the items when I spoke with the loss prevention people in the store. I was very concerned that if I got convicted of the this offense it would ruin my future career. I hired attorney Will Bruzzo to represent me because of his familiarity with the Courts, Judges and District Attorney in the County of Orange. Mr. Bruzzo made several appearances in court without me. In the end he managed to get the case DISMISSED once I completed community service and gave DNA. I never pled guilty, I never took a class, I don’t have a conviction. What is remarkable about this result is that I had a co-defendant who did not have a lawyer but I was equally responsible for the theft with her. She ended up admitting guilt and I did not. Therefore I am very grateful for Mr. Bruzzo’s work and I would highly recommend him for any theft, burglary or criminal matter. Date: 4/29/13

I was charged with Petty Theft [Penal Code Sections 484-488] for taking items from a store worth about $60.00. I admitted to this theft and signed a statement to that effect. I was very concerned that a conviction for this matter could harm my career and my immigration status. I hired Attorney Will Bruzzo to represent me because of his familiarity with the courts and District Attorney in Orange County as well as his success with Petty Theft cases. Mr. Bruzzo was able to get the case dismissed when I gave DNA and attended a class. I never pled guilty at any time. I am very grateful for this result and I would recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any petty theft matter. Date: 8/30/12

I was charged with Petty Theft (Penal Code Section 484(a)-488) four years ago; I hired Attorney Will Bruzzo to represent me. I ended up paying a sum of money and the case was dismissed. I never pled guilty, I never suffered a conviction. Then 4 years later I once again was cited for Petty Theft (Penal Code Section 484(a)-488). The District Attorney knew about my prior case and usually that is a bar toward any type of dismissal or program. However, Mr. Bruzzo has practiced in Orange County for a long time and he was able to persuade the District Attorney to once again DISMISS the case after I took a lengthy class on theft. Once again, I did not plea guilty or suffer a conviction. In fact I never appeared in court; Mr. Bruzzo took care of everything. This dismissal was critical to me because I hold a vocational license as part of my job and if I had been convicted on either of these cases I could have lost my license and therefore my career. As such, I strongly recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any criminal or Petty Theft matter. Date: 4-22-13

I was charged with Petty Theft [484(a)-488] for taking items from a store without paying for them. I was very concerned with having a criminal record for many reasons to include immigration consequences. I hired attorney Will Bruzzo to represent me because of his familiarity with the courts and District Attorney in Orange County. Mr. Bruzzo put me in touch with an immigration attorney who recommended that a reduction to an infraction would be best for my immigration situation. Mr. Bruzzo went to court and was able to get me an infraction. I am very happy with this result and I would recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any Petty Theft or criminal matter. Date: 03-07-13

I was arrested and charged with Grand Theft (Penal Code Section 487(a)) for taking items from a store worth almost $1,800.00. I hired Attorney Will Bruzzo to represent me because of his past case results and his familiarity with the courts and District Attorney in Orange County. This case would have been filed as a felony but Mr. Bruzzo spoke with the District Attorney prior to the court date and the case got filed as a misdemeanor. Notably, I had a prior case for the same thing. Mr. Bruzzo went to court and negotiated with the District Attorney. Despite the high value of the items taken, he managed to get me a program and a DISMISSAL of the case with DNA. I am very happy with this result and I would enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any theft or criminal matter. Date: 2-28-13

I was arrested and charged with three counts of Petty Theft [Penal Code Section 484(a)-488] for taking items from different cars [Car Fishing] without permission from the owner. I was facing up to 18 months in jail for these offenses. I hired attorney Will Bruzzo to represent me because of his past success with similar cases and his familiarity with the courts and the District Attorney in Orange County. Mr. Bruzzo made several appearances in court for me. He finally managed to get all the charges DISMISSED. I never pled guilty, I never took a class. I am very happy with this result and I would enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any theft or criminal matter. Date: 2/28/13

I was charged with Commercial Burglary (Penal Code Section 459-460), Petty Theft (Penal Code Sections 484(a)-488) and possession of a Controlled Substance without a prescription (Business and Professions Code Section 4060). I was caught shoplifting at a store. In addition, I had three prior convictions for Petty Theft. [Penal Code Sections 484(a)-488]. The new case could have been filed as a felony and subjected me to 16 months of prison. However, I hired Attorney Will Bruzzo to represent me because of his past success with theft cases and his familiarity with the courts and District Attorney in Orange County. Mr. Bruzzo managed to keep the case at a misdemeanor then he negotiated an agreement where I attended a residential and out patient [drug] program. I NEVER HAVE TO SERVE TIME IN JAIL WITH THIS AGREEMENT DESPITE ALL MY PRIOR CONVICTIONS. I am very happy with this result and I would enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any theft or criminal matter. Date: 2-13-13

I was arrested for stealing items from a store valued at over $1,000.00. The high dollar amount of my case means it could have been filed as a felony. I hired Attorney Will Bruzzo to represent me because of his familiarity with the local courts and the District Attorney. Mr. Bruzzo contacted the District Attorney before the court date in an effort to convince them not to file the case as a felony. Mr. Bruzzo was successful because the case was filed as a misdemeanor grand theft (Penal Code Section 487 (a)) The District Attorney was initially reluctant to give me a good deal because of the value of the property taken. However, after speaking with the District Attorney Mr. Bruzzo was able to negotiate a DISMISSAL once I completed community service, paid a fee, gave DNA and completed a class. This arrangement had the effect of keeping a conviction off my record. As such I would enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any theft or criminal matter. Date: 4/25/11

I was charged with Grand Theft (Penal Code Section 487(a)) and was facing up to 1 year in jail for this offense. I had taken over $1,000.00 of property along with a co-defendant. I hired attorney Will Bruzzo to represent me because of his success with theft cases and his experience with the District Attorney and the courts in Orange County. My co-defendant who was represented by another lawyer, ended up pleading guilty to the case. However, despite the fact we were charged with the same crime, Mr. Bruzzo negotiated a dismissal once I completed community service and gave DNA. I never pled guilty. As such I would enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any Grand Theft or criminal matter. Date: 12/20/12

I was charged with Penal Code Section 488 (Petty Theft). I was alleged to have taken items worth $250.00 from a store without paying. I hired Attorney William W. Bruzzo to represent me in this matter. I also had a prior theft related matter from many years before. My most important concern was keeping my record clean. After I hired Mr. Bruzzo he made the appearances in court without my being present. Prior to my hiring Mr. Bruzzo I learned that he is extremely familiar with the District Attorneys in Orange County and this permits him to get better results for his clients. After Mr. Bruzzo made several appearances in court without my being present, he was able to get the misdemeanor charge of Petty Theft DISMISSED. He then entered a plea to an infraction on my behalf. Infractions are like speeding tickets and thus they do not effect your record with the Department of Justice which could effect job possibilities. I truly believe that without Mr. Bruzzo’s knowledge of the courts and the District Attorneys in Orange County I would not have had such a favorable result. I highly recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any Petty Theft or criminal matter. Date: 12/27/05

My son took items worth more then $100.00 from a store and left without paying for them. This would have been charged as a Petty Theft [California Penal Code Sections 484-488]. My son was already on probation for another matter and so if this new case had been filed his probation would have been violated and he could have been incarcerated. We hired attorney Will Bruzzo to represent him because we could see from his web site that he has successfully handled many petty theft cases. We expressed our concern with this new case violating his probation. Mr. Bruzzo understood our concerns and said he would try to resolve the case without it going to court. This required him to negotiate with the victim of the theft and investigating officer. In the end Mr. Bruzzo was able to KEEP THE CASE FROM BEING FILED by making an agreement with the corporate victim to compensate them for their loss as well as making a charitable donation. This meant our son never got cited for the offense, never had charges filed and never went to court. We are very happy with this result and we would enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any petty theft or criminal matter. Date: 12-16-12

I was charged with Petty Theft [PC 484-488] for taking about $200.00 worth of items from a store without paying for them. A conviction for this matter would have caused considerable problems for any future career. I hired attorney Will Bruzzo to represent me because of his experience with the courts and district Attorney in Orange County. Mr. Bruzzo negotiated a DISMISSAL after I completed community service and made a donation. I am very pleased with this result as I did not have to attend a class, plea guilty or suffer a conviction. As such I would enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any criminal or petty theft matter. Date: 11/29/12

I was detained and cited for Petty Theft (Penal Code Sections 484-488) when I took items from a store without paying for them. Then a week later I did the same thing at a different store and once again I was cited for Petty Theft (Penal Code Sections 484-488) [Total Value of Property taken was $350.00]. I then hired Attorney Will Bruzzo to represent me on both cases which both went to court at the same time. Because of the nature of my job a guilty plea or conviction would have ruined my career. Mr. Bruzzo used positive things in my life and an unusual amount of stress [I was undergoing] to negotiate a DISMISSAL of both cases once I made a donation. I never pled guilty; I never attended a class and was never convicted. I am very happy with this result as I believe it saved my career. As such, I would enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any criminal matter. Date: 11-27-12

I was charged with a violation of penal code section 484-488 [Petty Theft] I was facing up to 6 months of jail for this offense. I hired Attorney Will Bruzzo to represent me because of his experience with the District Attorney and the courts in Orange County. Mr. Bruzzo managed to get the case dismissed once I gave DNA. I never pled guilty, I never took a class. For that reason I would recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any petty theft or criminal matter. Date: 11-6-12

I was charged with two counts of Penal Code Section 484-488 [Petty Theft] for taking items from two different stores in the same day. I was caught by store security. I admitted to the crime. The total value of the property I took was about $700.00. I hired Attorney Will Bruzzo to represent me because of his famiarity with the courts and the District Attorney in Orange County and because of the excellent results he gets for his clients. Mr. Bruzzo appeared in court without me and was able to negotiate an agreement where I attended a class, gave DNA and both charges got dismissed. I never pled guilty and I don’t have a conviction. This result was necessary for my job. As such I enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any Petty Theft or criminal matter. Date: 9/10/12

I was charged with Petty Theft [Penal Code Section 484-488] for taking some items from a store. I was very concerned that a conviction for this matter could harm my career. I hired Attorney Will Bruzzo to represent me because of his familiarity with the courts and District Attorney in Orange County as well as his success with Petty Theft cases. Mr. Bruzzo was able to get the case dismissed when I gave DNA. I never pled guilty or attended a class. I am very grateful for this result and I would recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any petty theft matter. Date: 8/23/12

I was charged with Penal Code Section 488 (Petty Theft) a misdemeanor. I was alleged to have taken an item from a store without paying. I hired Attorney William W. Bruzzo to represent me in this matter. My most important concern was keeping my record clean since I did not want anything to hurt my chances of getting a job. After I hired Mr. Bruzzo he made the appearances in court without my being present. Prior to my hiring Mr. Bruzzo I learned that he is extremely familiar with the District Attorneys in Orange County and this permits him to get better results for his clients. After Mr. Bruzzo made several appearances in court without my being present, he was able to get the misdemeanor charge of Petty Theft DISMISSED. Mr. Bruzzo was able to get this dismissal even though there was ample evidence of my crime and I confessed to the crime. I truly believe that without Mr. Bruzzo’s knowledge of the courts and the District Attorneys in Orange County I would not have had such a favorable result. I highly recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any Petty Theft or criminal matter. Date: 11/04/06

I was charged with Penal Code Section 488 (Petty Theft); this crime carries a maximum sentence of 6 months in jail. I was alleged to have taken items worth about $84.00 from a store without paying. I hired Attorney William W. Bruzzo to represent me in this matter. My most important concern was keeping my record clean. The nature of my job is very sensitive and any conviction could have caused me to lose my job. After I hired Mr. Bruzzo he made the appearances in court without my being present. Prior to my hiring Mr. Bruzzo I learned that he is extremely familiar with the District Attorneys in Orange County and this permits him to get better results for his clients. After a few appearances in court Mr. Bruzzo made an agreement with the District Attorney whereby I agreed to give DNA, attend a class, make a “donation” and the matter would be DISMISSED. I never entered a plea of guilty and I did not pay a fine. I am very happy with my result. I would enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any criminal matter. Date: 7/22/12

I was charged with Petty Theft as a misdemeanor for taking items worth less then $50.00. Although the dollar amount was low a conviction for this offense could have done serious damage to my career. As such I hired Attorney Will Bruzzo to represent me because of his familiarity with the courts and district attorney in Orange County and because he has gotten good results in similar cases. Mr. Bruzzo was able to negotiate a complete DISMISSAL once I made a “donation” and gave DNA. I never pled guilty and never attended a class. I would therefore enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any criminal or petty theft matter. Date: 6-21-12

I was arrested for shoplifting $80.00 in jewelry and charged with petty theft under penal code sections 484(a)-488 a misdemeanor. I was very concerned that a plea [of guilty] and/or a conviction would ruin my future career plans as I am in school currently. I hired Will Bruzzo to represent me because of his familiarity with the courts and the District Attorney in Orange County. .Also, Mr. Bruzzo has had very good results in similar cases. While most attorneys could have got the case dismissed [after] a guilty plea, Mr. Bruzzo managed to get the case DISMISSED without my pleading guilty after I attended a class and gave DNA. I am very pleased with this result and would highly recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any petty theft or criminal matter. Date: 6/21/12

I was charged with Penal Code Section 243(e) (1) [Battery Against a Co-habitant] conviction of this crime could have caused me to spend up to 1 year in custody; in addition, a conviction would have ruined my ability to support myself by being on my permanent record. I hired William W. Bruzzo to represent me in this matter because he is familiar with the Courts, the Judges and the District Attorneys in the County of Orange. The victim in my case claimed that I struck her and showed the police bruising she said was a result of my striking her. The police took pictures of the bruising and submitted it to the District Attorney. Mr. Bruzzo made several visits to court and negotiated my case with the District Attorney pointing out the weaknesses in their case. In the end Mr. Bruzzo got the case DISMISSED, without my having to attend a class or pay a fine. In addition, I NEVER WENT TO COURT. I would enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any criminal and/or domestic violence matter. Date: Aug. 9, 2006

I was caught shoplifting at a store by loss prevention personnel. I took items without permission amounting to $270.00. I was charged with petty theft under penal code sections 484(a)-488. This crime carries a maximum amount of jail of 6 months. I was very concerned about having to plead guilty to this offense because my job is a very sensitive one. I work in IT and I have a Master’s Degree. I could have easily lost my job had I been convicted. I hired Attorney Will Bruzzo to represent me because of his excellent reputation in Orange County and his familiarity with the courts and District Attorneys in Orange County. In addition, I saw from looking at Mr. Bruzzo’s web site that he had successfully represented many clients with situations very similar to mine and got great results. Other attorneys might have been able to get me a dismissal but that would have required me to plead guilty up front with a dismissal a few months later. That situation did not suit me because of the sensitivity of my job. Mr. Bruzzo told me he would try to make an arrangement where I never pled guilty at any time. Mr. Bruzzo went to court several times and managed to make a deal whereby the case got DISMISSED once I did community service! I never pled guilty at any time despite the fact I had admitted to taking some of the stuff I was caught with. This result will keep my record clean and help me keep my job. As such I would enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any criminal or petty theft matter. Date: 6/20/12

I was arrested and charged with Penal Code Sections (459-460) [Second degree commercial burglary], Penal Code Section 484(a)-488, [Petty theft] and Penal Code Section 496(a) [receiving stolen property]. I admitted under questioning to taking the items without permission of the owner. I was facing up to one year in jail with these charges. I hired Attorney Will Bruzzo to represent me in this matter because of his familiarity with the District Attorney and the courts in Orange County. Mr. Bruzzo proved very effective in that he managed to get all these charges DISMISSED after I made restitution, made a “donation” and gave DNA. I am very grateful to Mr. Bruzzo for his efforts and I would enthusiastically recommend him for any criminal matter. Date: 4/19/12

I was charged with penal code section 666(a)/484(a)/488, a felony [Theft with prior convictions] for a fourth petty theft case in 9 years. All of my cases were at petty theft dollar amounts but my third was charged as a felony and so was my fourth. I had already done some jail time and because of my new case I was looking at state prison [a maximum of 3 years]. I hired Attorney William Bruzzo to represent me- he was referred to me by another lawyer- and I chose him because of his familiarity with the courts, the District Attorney and the Judges in Orange County. Mr. Bruzzo prepared my case by putting me in counseling and seeking letters from my therapists which he presented to the District Attorney and the Judge. While the District Attorney only wanted to put me in jail Mr. Bruzzo was able to persuade the judge to allow me to apply for HOME CONFINEMENT instead of jail. Mr. Bruzzo used my family situation and mental health situation to get me this result. Given my prior record this is an extraordinary result and thus I would recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any criminal matter. Date: 3/12/12

I was accused of taking two items worth $120.00 from a store; I was charged with Penal Code Sections 484-488 [Petty Theft]. I hired Attorney Will Bruzzo because of his familiarity with the courts and the District Attorney. Mr. Bruzzo got the case DISMISSED after I attended a class [and gave DNA]. I would recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any criminal or petty theft matter. Date: 2/14/12

I was charged with Penal Code Section 488 (Petty Theft). I was alleged to have taken items worth $600.00 from a store without paying. I hired Attorney William W. Bruzzo to represent me in this matter. My most important concern was keeping my record clean. After I hired Mr. Bruzzo he made the appearances in court without my being present. Prior to my hiring Mr. Bruzzo I learned that he is extremely familiar with the District Attorneys in Orange County and this permits him to get better results for his clients. After Mr. Bruzzo made several appearances in court without my being present, he was able to negotiate a DISMISSAL with the District Attorney once I made a donation. I truly believe that without Mr. Bruzzo’s knowledge of the courts and the District Attorneys I would not have had such a favorable result. I highly recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any Petty Theft or criminal matter. Date: 1/19/12

I was charged with Penal Code Section 488 (Petty Theft); this crime carries a maximum sentence of 6 months in jail. I was alleged to have taken items worth about $174.00 from a store without paying. I hired Attorney William W. Bruzzo to represent me in this matter. My most important concern was keeping my record clean .After I hired Mr. Bruzzo he made the appearances in court without my being present. Prior to my hiring Mr. Bruzzo I learned that he is extremely familiar with the District Attorneys in Orange County and this permits him to get better results for his clients. After a few appearances in court Mr. Bruzzo made an agreement with the District Attorney whereby I agreed to give DNA and attend a class and the matter would be DISMISSED. I never entered a plea of guilty and I did not pay a fine. I am very happy with my result. I would enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any criminal matter. Date: 1/3/12

I was charged with Penal Code Section 484-488 Petty Theft for taking clothing items that did not belong to me. [Maximum Punishment: 6 months jail]. A conviction for this crime would have been devastating for my record. I hired William W. Bruzzo to represent me. Mr. Bruzzo managed to get the case DISMISSED after I gave DNA, made a donation [and did community service hours]. I would enthusiastically recommend him for any criminal matter. Date: December 22, 2011

I was cited and detained for Petty Theft (Penal Code Section 484-488) as misdemeanor. I faced up to 6 months of jail for this offense. Also, a conviction would have had a horrible effect on my record, as well for my IMMIGRATION PURPOSES. It could have severely effected my future and possibly my naturalization process. In my case, I was caught in a store putting items into the child stroller and I admitted to the crime. I decided to hire Attorney Will Bruzzo to represent me because of the excellent results he gets for his clients and his familiarity with the courts and the District Attorney in Orange County. Mr. Bruzzo made contact with the store managers who became sympathetic to my situation and agreed to tell the District Attorney he was not interested in pursing charges; Mr. Bruzzo then persuaded the District Attorney to permit me to make a donation to a charity with the agreement that the petty theft charge would not be filed. In the end the District Attorney agreed NOT TO FILE ANY of the petty theft charges against me- this means I never had a formal complaint brought against me; I never went to court; and I never had to plea guilty or be sentenced. THIS IS DESPITE THE FACT I ADMITTED GUILT TO THE POLICE FOR THE CHARGES. I truly believe that without Mr. Bruzzo’s representation none of this would have happen. As such I enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any petty theft or criminal matter. Date: 2011-12-07

I was charged with Petty Theft [Penal Code Section 484-488]. I faced up to 6 months in custody for this offense. I hired Attorney William W. Bruzzo to represent me. Mr. Bruzzo managed to get the case dismissed after I paid restitution [loss to the victim] and gave DNA. I would enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any criminal matter. Date: September 1, 2011

I was accused of petty theft [a violation of Penal Code Section 484(a)-488 a misdemeanor] and told to appear in the Orange County Superior court. It was alleged that I took items from a store without paying for it. The maximum jail sentence for this crime is 6 months in jail. I hired Mr. Bruzzo because of his years of experience in the Orange County courts and his familiarity with all the District Attorneys. I knew that only a lawyer practicing in Orange County for quite some time would be able to get me the result I desired. In addition because of the nature of my job any conviction could have had consequences for my continued employment. Many individuals in the same situation as me qualify for a diversion class; however, that usually requires that the Defendant plea guilty up front with a dismissal later. This was not something I could do because of the sensitive nature of my job. Mr. Bruzzo was aware of my situation. As such he negotiated an agreement with the District Attorney wherein I would get the case DISMISSED without a guilty plea after I made a “donation”. I am truly grateful to Mr. Bruzzo for this result and I would highly recommend him for any petty theft or criminal matter. Date: 8/26/11

I was charged with a violation of Penal Code Sections 487(a)-Grand Theft and Penal Code Sections 459-460(b)-Commercial Burglary. I faced up to one year in jail for these offenses. I was alleged to have taken more then $1,500.00 in property that did not belong to me. IN addition, I was caught red handed and admitted to the crime. I was very concerned about my record and how it could effect my record. I was referred to Mr. William Bruzzo who is very experienced with these matters and very familiar with the courts and the District Attorney in Orange County. Mr. Bruzzo negotiated my case with the DA with the result that the case was DISMISSED once I completed a class, performed community services and gave DNA. Mr. Bruzzo kept my record clean. I would therefore enthusiastically recommend him for any criminal matter. Date: 11/2/10

I was charged with one count of Commercial Burglary (Penal Code Section 459-460(b)), one count of Grand Theft (Penal Code Section 487(a)) and two counts of child abuse / child endangerment (Penal Code Section 273a(a). I was facing up to 1 year in jail for these offenses. I was alleged to have conspired with someone else to steal from a store with minor children [from my family] present. I hired attorney William W. Bruzzo to represent me. Mr. Bruzzo negotiated with the District Attorney and got all charges dismissed after I paid a small fee. My Co-defendant admitted to the charges. Mr. Bruzzo kept me out of jail and kept my record clean. I would enthusiastically recommend him for any criminal matter. Date: 5/10/11

I was charged with Penal Code Section 488 (Petty Theft). I was alleged to have taken items worth $210.00 from a store without paying. I hired Attorney William W. Bruzzo to represent me in this matter. My most important concern was keeping my record clean as I am not a citizen and a conviction could have caused me problems with immigration. After I hired Mr. Bruzzo he made the appearances in court without my being present. Prior to my hiring Mr. Bruzzo I learned that he is extremely familiar with the District Attorneys in Orange County and this permits him to get better results for his clients. After Mr. Bruzzo made several appearances in court without my being present, he was able to negotiate a dismissal with the District Attorney once I paid a fine and gave DNA. I truly believe that without Mr. Bruzzo’s knowledge of the courts and the District Attorneys in Orange County I would not have had such a favorable result. I highly recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any Petty Theft or criminal matter. Date: 4/21/11

I was charged with Penal Code Section 488 (Petty Theft). I was alleged to have taken items worth $123.00 from a store without paying. I hired Attorney William W. Bruzzo to represent me in this matter. My most important concern was keeping my record clean as I am a licensed professional. After I hired Mr. Bruzzo he made the appearances in court without my being present. Prior to my hiring Mr. Bruzzo I learned that he is extremely familiar with the District Attorneys in Orange County and this permits him to get better results for his clients. After Mr. Bruzzo made several appearances in court without my being present, he was able to negotiate a DISMISSAL with the District Attorney once I gave DNA and made a donation. I did not have to attend class or enter a guilty plea. This result will help preserve my career. As such, I would enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any criminal and/or petty theft matter. Date: 10/26/10

I was charged with Grand Theft (Penal Code Section 487) for taking property in excess of $500.000; in addition, I admitted to committing the crime to the police. I was referred to Attorney William W. Bruzzo by a person familiar with the courts and criminal attorneys. After I hired Mr. Bruzzo he set to work on my case even though the matter was not yet in court. Because the loss in my case exceeded $400.00 and could have been filed as a felony he spoke with the District Attorney prior to filing and managed to get the case filed as a misdemeanor. Then he began negotiating with the District Attorney for a dismissal. Any conviction for a theft offense could have resulted in the end of my career, thus it was very important for Mr. Bruzzo get the case dismissed. Mr. Bruzzo presented my case to the District Attorney, to include positive things about me, with the end result that the case was DISMISSED after I completed community service, attended counseling and paid a small fee. What is more, I NEVER HAD TO APPEAR IN COURT AFTER I HIRED MR. BRUZZO. I truly believe that Mr. Bruzzo’s experience in the local courts as well as his abilities made all the difference in my case. I would enthusiastically recommend him for any criminal matter. Date: 6-12-07

I was charged with Penal Code Section 487(a), Grand Theft. I was facing up to one year in jail for this offense. The item I was accused of taking was worth $600.00. I hired Attorney William W. Bruzzo to represent me because of his familiarity with the courts and the District Attorneys in Orange County. Mr. Bruzzo made a deal whereby the District Attorney DISMISSED the case once I did community service, took a class and gave DNA. Thanks to Mr. Bruzzo my record is clean. I would highly recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any criminal matter. Date: 10/14/10

I was charged with a violation of Penal Code sections 496(a) (Receiving stolen property); 484(a)-488 (Petty Theft); and 647(h) (Prowling). I could have spent up to one year in jail for these offenses and suffered a conviction on my record. I hired Attorney Will Bruzzo to represent me because of his knowledge with the Orange County Courts and the District Attorney. My case was complicated by the fact that the investigating officer found me looking into unoccupied vehicles that did not belong to me. Also, I admitted to entering other people’s vehicles without permission and taking their property. Then I consented to a search of my vehicle which revealed several items that did not belong to me valued at $300.00. Mr. Bruzzo set to work negotiating my case with the District Attorney. Despite all the evidence against me he was able to get the case DISMISSED after I completed community service. This result kept me out of jail and kept a conviction off my record. I would enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any criminal and/or theft matter. Date: 7/26/10

I was charged with Penal Code Sections 459 [Commercial Burglary] and 484-488 [Petty Theft] for taking property from a store without paying for it and without permission. I could have faced a year in jail for this offense. I hired Attorney William Bruzzo to represent me because of his familiarity with the law and the courts. Mr. Bruzzo was able to negotiate a DISMISSAL of the case after I completed community service. This is despite the fact I admitted to coming to the store to take the items [to authorities]. As such, I would enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any criminal matter. Date:7/15/10

I was accused of petty theft [a violation of Penal Code Section 484(a)-488 a misdemeanor] and told to appear in the Orange County Superior court. It was alleged that I took an item worth over $300.00 from a store without paying for it. The maximum jail sentence for this crime is 6 months in jail. I hired Mr. Bruzzo because of his years of experience in the Orange County courts and his familiarity with all the District Attorneys. I knew that only a lawyer practicing in Orange County for quite some time would be able to get me the result I desired. In addition, as I am not a citizen there would have been serious immigration consequences for me if I had been convicted of this crime. Mr. Bruzzo went to court several times in an effort to negotiate my case. Thankfully, he was able to get me a complete DISMISSAL after just a few court appearances. All I had to do was complete a short class and give a DNA sample. Mr. Bruzzo took care of everything from the beginning to the end. Thanks to him, my record is clean. I am happy to recommend Mr. Bruzzo to anyone facing a criminal charge, especially petty theft. Date: August 13, 2009

I was accused of petty theft [a violation of Penal Code Section 484(a)-488 a misdemeanor] and told to appear in the Orange County Superior court. It was alleged that I took an item from Sears without paying for it. I hired Mr. Bruzzo because of his years of experience in the Orange County courts and his familiarity with all the District Attorneys. I knew that only a lawyer practicing in Orange County for quite some time would be able to get me the result I desired. I am a nursing school graduate and have hopes of becoming a licensed nurse one day. The criminal charges against me were keeping me from pursuing this dream. Any conviction for a theft offense could have resulted in the end of my career. Thankfully, Mr. Bruzzo was able to get me a complete DISMISSAL after just a few court appearances. All I had to do was complete a short class and give a DNA sample. Mr. Bruzzo took care of everything from the beginning to the end. Thanks to him, my record is clean. I am happy to recommend Mr. Bruzzo to anyone facing a criminal charge, especially petty theft. Date: 6-5-09

I was accused of petty theft [a violation of Penal Code Section 484(a)-488 a misdemeanor] and told to appear in the Orange County Superior court. This offense carries a maximum of 6 months in jail. I hired Attorney William W. Bruzzo to represent me as I understood he was very knowledgeable of the law and familiar with the District Attorney and the Courts. In two appearances Mr. Bruzzo was able to negotiate a DISMISSAL of the case without my taking a class and after I gave DNA. This result kept my record clean. I would enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any criminal matter. Date: 5/12/09

I was charged with Penal Code Section 488 (Petty Theft). I was alleged to have taken items worth $415.00 from a store without paying. I hired Attorney William W. Bruzzo to represent me in this matter. My most important concern was keeping my record clean. After I hired Mr. Bruzzo he made the appearances in court without my being present. Prior to my hiring Mr. Bruzzo I learned that he is extremely familiar with the District Attorneys in Orange County and this permits him to get better results for his clients. After Mr. Bruzzo made several appearances in court without my being present, he was able to negotiate a DISMISSAL with the District Attorney once I completed community service and other requirements. I truly believe that without Mr. Bruzzo’s knowledge of the courts and the District Attorneys in Orange County I would not have had such a favorable result. I highly recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any Petty Theft or criminal matter. Date: 5/14/09

I was charged with Penal Code Section 488 (Petty Theft). I was alleged to have taken items worth $320.00 from a store without paying. I hired Attorney William W. Bruzzo to represent me in this matter. My most important concern was keeping my record clean as I am a licensed professional. After I hired Mr. Bruzzo he made the appearances in court without my being present. Prior to my hiring Mr. Bruzzo I learned that he is extremely familiar with the District Attorneys in Orange County and this permits him to get better results for his clients. After Mr. Bruzzo made several appearances in court without my being present, he was able to negotiate a dismissal with the District Attorney once I completed a class. I truly believe that without Mr. Bruzzo’s knowledge of the courts and the District Attorneys in Orange County I would not have had such a favorable result. I highly recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any Petty Theft or criminal matter. Date: 3/2/09

I hired Attorney William W. Bruzzo to represent me in a case of petty theft [Penal Code Section 488]. I was accused of taking $164.00 in items from a store. The Loss Prevention Officer witnessed what I was taking and the items were found in my purse [outside the store]. Despite all this Mr. Bruzzo managed to get my case DISMISSED after I paid a fine. I believe Mr. Bruzzo’s familiarity with the Courts and the District Attorney was critical to this result. I would enthusiastically recommend him for any petty theft matter. Date: 9/10/08

I was charged with Penal Code Section 488 (Petty Theft) a misdemeanor. I was alleged to have taken an item from a store without paying. I hired Attorney William W. Bruzzo to represent me in this matter. My most important concern was keeping my record clean since I did not want anything to hurt future employment opportunities. After I hired Mr. Bruzzo he appeared in court without my being present. Prior to my hiring Mr. Bruzzo I learned that he is extremely familiar with the District Attorneys in Orange County and this permits him to get better results for his clients. On his first appearance Mr. Bruzzo was able to get the charge of Petty Theft DISMISSED. I truly believe that without Mr. Bruzzo’s knowledge of the courts and his familiarity with the District Attorneys in Orange County I would not have had such a favorable result. I highly recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any Petty Theft or criminal matter. Date:2/8/08

I was charged with Petty Theft (Penal Code Section 488) for allegedly taking an item with a value in excess of $100.00. I hired Mr. William W. Bruzzo to represent me in this matter as I am aware of his familiarity with the local courts as well as his record of success. It was very important for Mr. Bruzzo to get this matter dismissed as any conviction could have had serious implications for me. Mr. Bruzzo presented my case to the District Attorney, to include positive things about me, with the end result that the case was DISMISSED after I completed community service. What is more, I NEVER HAD TO APPEAR IN COURT. I truly believe that Mr. Bruzzo’s experience in the local courts as well as his abilities made all the difference in my case. I would enthusiastically recommend him for any criminal matter. Date: 4/1/07

I was charged with domestic violence (Penal Code Section 273.5), two counts of child abuse (Penal Code Section 273a (b) and battery on a co-habitant (Penal code section 243(e) (1). These sorts of charges would have caused me to lose my job and be unable to support my family if I was convicted of them. I could have also spent up to a year in jail. I hired Mr. William W. Bruzzo to represent me as I knew he had a good track record for representing other persons similarly situated. Also Mr. Bruzzo is apparently very familiar with the judges and the district attorneys in Orange County. Mr. Bruzzo prepared my case by presenting evidence vouching for my good character. In the end, after a few court appearances Mr. Bruzzo negotiated a DISMISSAL OF ALL CHARGES against me with the agreement that I would plea guilty to a disturbing the peace charge (Penal Code Section 415(2)). This result permits me to keep my job and support my family. Without Mr. Bruzzo’s representation I could have lost everything. I would enthusiastically recommend him for any criminal matter. Date: 7/17/06

I was charged with Penal Code Section 488 (Petty Theft). I was alleged to have taken an item from a store without paying. I hired Attorney William W. Bruzzo to represent me in this matter. My most important concern was keeping my record clean. After I hired Mr. Bruzzo he made the appearances in court without my being present. Prior to my hiring Mr. Bruzzo I learned that he is extremely familiar with the District Attorneys in Orange County and this permits him to get better results for his clients. After Mr. Bruzzo made several appearances in court without my being present, he was able to get the misdemeanor charge of Petty Theft DISMISSED. He then entered a plea to an infraction on my behalf. Infractions are like speeding tickets and thus they do not effect your record with the Department of Justice which could effect job possibilities. I truly believe that without Mr. Bruzzo’s knowledge of the courts and the District Attorneys in Orange County I would not have had such a favorable result. I highly recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any Petty Theft or criminal matter. Date:3/9/05