Lauren is unparalleled. If you're reading this, you might be seeking representation for a criminal offense. Without stating too much about my own case, here's what I can tell you: I'm writing this between emergency surgeries. While bleeding, between medical treatments. Yes, really. Now, when you move through extreme medical circumstances and have legal proceedings - it seems no one really cares. Courts, the prosecutors, judges, any officers. When they don't understand your condition - it invites disaster. To be clear - two people in my situation died in custody recently, at the fault of authorities. But assigning "fault" doesn't bring them back to life. Lauren does care. If there's one defining characteristic to Lauren - aside from being the absolute best - it's that she truly cares for her clients. Quick facts on my case: -It was a horrific situation. The person initially helping me with my medical situation abruptly stopped, and my entire case was borne out of this falling out. -I initially hired a local lawyer who was supposed to be the best in my area, and paid him in full. -I was repeatedly advised to not risk going to trial due to my medical condition, because it would put my life at risk if I did not win, as the prosecutor kept threatening the maximum possible. Even with the officer and other party lying in the police report, I could not risk a trial in order to stay alive. Health is first priority - staying alive is important to me. -The local attorney negotiated an absolutely horrible proposed outcome, repeatedly insisting it was the best I'd ever get. -At the initial appearance, when I mentioned a major mistake the initial attorney made, he told me "Well I didn't memorize the whole police report." That mistake cost me months of my life, and caused many problems. -My back was against the wall. The proposed resolution was horrific, putting my life at risk quite literally, if you understood the ramifications. Enter Lauren Wegener (cue Superhero music). I called Bradley Johnson Attorneys, and learned they could represent me remotely. They guided me through switching from my previous attorney. The previous attorney did not deliver after being paid fully, so I really had to take a gamble now. All I had to go on were reviews. Bradley Johnson attorneys and Lauren's reviews specifically were absolutely glowing. But there's pressure and uncertainty wondering if you're making the right decision. I had just gone through the whole process with another attorney who repeatedly insisted he was getting me the best deal possible. And there's even more pressure from prosecution with time limits for negotiation, etc. But on all accounts I could find, Lauren was stated to be awesome. AVVO, etc, everywhere just said she's amazing. A friend was an instructor at her law school, and also spoke well of her. So I moved forward on taking a chance. And I assure you, it was the best decision I have ever made. Lauren did something right when the decision was made to hire her that made it extremely clear she had my very best interest in mind. This is no surprise when you get to know her, she wears her ethics and good character on her sleeve, and everyone soon knows it - and the judge, prosecutor, and everyone else involved become very quickly aligned to finding a favorable resolution at her suggestion. She fought to get me an excellent resolution. 100x better than the previous attorney, that previous attorney who was paid in full. Paying for two attorneys to get Lauren on my side was more than worth it. If this review is helping you make a decision, please accept my wholehearted and emphatic recommendation to hire Lauren Wegener. I believe you will very happily look back on your decision to have hired her to represent you, as it will have saved you an immeasurable amount of stress and anguish and difficulties. In my case, I believe the decision genuinely may have saved my life. Pros of working with Lauren: -She is the most influential person in the courtroom, and maintains that position through her excellent character and constructive approach, aligning with the client's best interest in a manner considerate and respectful of everyone. -Because of who she is as a person, others genuinely WANT to accept her recommendations to a solution when working with her - very much including judges and prosecutors. -Above all - she actually cares about her clients, whom she passionately advocates for every step of the way. -She is legitimately 100x better than the attorney I was told was my very best option. -This can't be overstated: You can actually access and talk to Lauren throughout the course of your proceedings. This is not your typical attorney - she's just better. Cons of working with Lauren: You will not be the best-dressed person in the court room. read more

I would like to start off with the fact that I got in a situation that I was facing a whole lot of trouble serious trouble and I really did not know what to do and I needed some serious help. I asked for guidance, and I made a phone call and Lauren pick up the call and the minute I spoke with her I knew that I just found the right person everything told me that this lady is an extraordinarily strong one and I was led to giving her a call. At the beginning of all this I was very distraught, and Lauren was very compassionate, but she never gave me false hope on anything, and she gave me nothing but hard love never trying to patty cake anything but always when I was incredibly stressed and down, she asked me to trust her, and she would take care of me. Lauren never gave up; the first victory was something that I thought would never happen and she won the DOL Case which blew me away. She asked me to do a lot of things and told me to follow up and follow through and I did. There were times that she would push out the dates ask the court for a continuance, and I was getting frustrated because it was taking a long time, but I continued to trust in her. Near the end of this she talked to me about an agreement, and I said OK if that is what you think is best and that day of court without me knowing she asked for another continuance I was confused but I had nothing left but to trust and believe in her. The day before my final court date I was ready to accept my fate and if anybody understands the fourth quarter the last minute the 3 point Shot to win the game I was completely blown away that Lauren did not stop did not concede she fought for me to the very last second she told me that she now negotiated a deal they could not fight, she won the game this woman is unbelievable and very strong, very reliable and I would trust her with anything. I have never been so impressed by somebody, her negotiating skills professional skills everything about Lauren is impressive. No jail time, interlock was immediately removed no house arrest nothing. I am so grateful to have had her help and I would recommend her to anybody. I will always be grateful for what Lauren did for me. Thank you so very much Lauren Wegener. You are the best. Tony read more

I cannot express how disappointed I am with the services provided by my DUI lawyer, Dougal Neralich. From start to finish, my experience with him was a complete nightmare. First and foremost, he did not follow through with his job responsibilities in any way, shape, or form. I hired him to represent me during a crucial time in my life and he failed me miserably. 1. Lack of Communication: Throughout the entire process, my lawyer rarely communicated with me. It felt like I had to chase him down just to get an update on my case. Throughout the legal proceedings, Mr. Neralich often ignored my calls and emails, leaving me in the dark about the progress of my case. When I did manage to reach him, his responses were vague, evasive, and lacked substance. It seemed as though he had no interest in keeping me informed or addressing my concerns. 2. Ineffective Representation: When it came to the courtroom, my lawyer's attendance & performance was close to nothing. I had roughly seven court hearings and he attended maybe 3. The remaining hearings were sourced out to another lawyer within the firm and he didn't even have the audacity to inform me up front that he wouldn't be in attendance. When he did show up he seemed less than prepared. I even resorted to calling other law firms for advice on what to do with my case. 3. Lack of Empathy: Throughout this challenging ordeal, I expected Mr. Neralich to show some level of empathy and understanding. Instead, he appeared indifferent to my concerns and failed to negotiate effectively with the prosecution, settling for a plea deal that was clearly unfavorable to me. It was as if he was more interested in expediting the case rather than fighting for my rights and interests. Overall, my experience with this DUI lawyer was beyond disappointing. He did not fulfill his job responsibilities, and his lackluster performance had a direct negative impact on my life. I would strongly advise anyone in need of legal representation to steer clear of this attorney and find someone who will genuinely care about their clients and their cases. read more

Chloe, I must first say that I am very sorry for how delayed this review is. For anyone reading this right now, I am so sorry you are in this position. I was there last year. I messed up big time, and I was frantically looking for a lawyer to help lessen the damage a DUI conviction would have on my career as a physician. It was a deadly mistake, a result of a combination of depression and personal hardships during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. And because of this arrest and subsequent charge, I was rejected from the residency program of my dreams. Chloe compassionately understood what I was going through and how important this was to me and my future. And she helped change the course of my life for the better. Throughout this intimidating and unfamiliar process, her office was always reachable by phone and email. She and her clerks held my hand and walked me through every step of the way, listening to my concerns and answering all of my questions. Most of all, Chloe was competent and professional; I never once doubted her ability to defend me in the court of law, and she obtained the result that was better than what I was hoping for. Not only did she work hard to reduce the charge from a felony to a simple misdemeanor, in the end, she was able to negotiate with the state so that the charge would be dropped and off my record completely after a certain time period. It was the best outcome someone in my situation could ever hope for. I am now in a residency program, and thanks to her, I was able to obtain my medical license to continue to do what I have always been passionate about. Since then, I have been attending AA meetings and actively involved in helping my patients with alcohol abuse and withdrawal. So if you are where I was last year, please give her office a call, and let her help you. You will be okay, you will get through this, and you will be better for it. read more

Attorney Chloe Anderson helped me greatly in my DUI case. I was extremely worried about my DUI because I had entered a deferred on two other cases from two different counties, and I had broken the contract of the deferred cases with my new DUI. Needless to say, I was extremely worried, ashamed, and was possibly facing jail time. Attorney Chloe walked me through this complex process, told me what I can do to make my case look as good as possible. Set me up with a treatment program, set me up with every single thing I could do to rectify my situation: DUI victims panel, treatment, ect, and laid out a roadmap for me to recover from my wrongdoings. I made sure to follow all of my Attorney's recommendations and when I did, she made sure I was well represented in court. She advocated for me to the judge in ALL three counties, defended my reputation and honor, and gave me the appearance of having everything I need in order: I looked as though I was rectifying my situation because I followed her roadmap. It showed when I was in the courtrooms. The entire time I felt comfortable and as if I was being taken care of by my representation. The result: No jailtime. Ease of mind, and a weight lifted off of me. Not having served time was a huge relief for me, knowing the potential ramifications where jailtime absolutely was possible. Overall, Attorney Chloe Anderson was incredibly articulate, kind, was caring, and is well-known and respected in every courtroom I appeared in in the Greater Seattle Area. If one follows the guidelines laid out; which are broken-down in a simple and easy to understand way thanks to Chloe and Geena who was my case manager; one can expect to make their way out of the woods of their legal quandaries feeling taken care of and expecting exceptional equity in the judicial system. read more

I have mostly positive remarks regarding my experience with BJ Attorneys. First and foremost I have to comment on how prompt of a response I received from Lauren Wegener, who ultimately was the attorney who represented me throughout my trial process. I was arrested in the early hours of a Saturday morning. Once I got home, slept and then processed what had happened and decided to call a number from a really catchy tune I've heard over the years. ON A SUNDAY, She responded within only a few hours of my initial phone call and we were able to set up a meeting within the next couple of days. With myself working full time and being a full-time student, this was so unbelievably valuable and appreciated! Lauren was amazing to work with, she is very empathetic and down to earth. I knew that I was going to be understood/ and looked at as a person leaving our very first meeting, also feeling reassured and confident that everything was going to be okay. Not only that, she was available for me to contact with my questions/concerns and trust me I had plenty! My charge ended up being amended to a lesser charge with a fine, which I am incredibly thankful for. However, the only negative I have to say is because there was some confusion that I thought had been taken care of with the case manager regarding my availability for court a court date which caused quite a bit of avoidable stress while I was out of the country. Aside from a few hiccups in regard to communication with the actual case manager NOT the attorney, I had a very pleasant experience working with BJ Attorneys and would without hesitation recommend their services to anyone in need of representation. -An Appreciative Client read more

I am extremely happy with the service provided by Chloe in my legal matter. She was very patient in understanding the situation when I hired her. I remember it was a weekend when I first called her office and she immediately called me back and discussed my issue at length. I did not expect an attorney to work with me on a weekend! I was convinced that I am in good hands from the very beginning. My case was in a County several hours drive away from her office in Seattle, but distance was never an impediment for Chloe. She pursued the prosecutor and the other party's attorney aggressively. She also kept me in the loop during the process and was very honest in sharing the best and worst outcome that was expected. Communicating with her was very easy - she would respond every time I'd call or text her. She would also take the trouble of driving all the way from Seattle whenever a court appearance was required, despite the weather being inclement sometimes. It is thanks to her diligent efforts that it was the "best outcome" that prevailed at the end. I want to point out that my case was very unique given that I am a non-citizen here on a Visa. I can see that she has immense experience working with people like me who are in a vulnerable situation if anything goes wrong. Based on my experience, if you have a legal matter where you are looking for a kind, compassionate, honest and understanding attorney, who will work with you tirelessly to bring the issue to the best possible resolution, please look no further than Chloe! I am forever indebted to her for bringing me out of such a terrible situation. 100 out of 10 for your service! read more

I must say that I wasn't really happy with the results of my case. Communication was extremely poor all the time, I had to make many phone calls / e-mails to them in order to see whats going on. Their admin/secretary was beyond rude and had switched my case several times to other admins. For the price I paid I am certainly not happy and will not recommend them anyone. I've had friends used them before and their results were way better. Not to mention the lies I was told about future opportunities, and how this will affect my life in the long run. I felt rushed all the time, they just really want your money, but don't care bit about you. Save yourself $6,000 and get a public attorney as that will do pretty much the same job. Please do a little research before going to Bradley Johnson Attorneys. ***update*** I am not too sure what is going on but Mr. Johnson himself offered me $200 to remove my review for which I've declined. But yet has contacted Yelp to remove my past review with my original account. By offering one money to remove a negative review you have violated the Terms of Service of Yelp. Mr. Johnson and Ms Wegener, I'd say that your offer was for one an extreme insult and no weigh when you ruin someone's life. Listening to Mr. Johnson's story about how he just bought a new home and his son goes to a private school makes me sick as we were sitting down trying to come up with a resolution. He raised his voice several times asking me to remove my review and I told him that I will once they fix what was promised. read more

I must say that I wasn't really happy with the results of my case. Communication was extremely poor all the time, I had to make many phone calls / e-mails to them in order to see whats going on. Their admin/secretary was beyond rude and had switched my case several times to other admins. For the price I paid I am certainly not happy and will not recommend them anyone. I've had friends used them before and their results were way better. Not to mention the lies I was told about future opportunities, and how this will affect my life in the long run. I felt rushed all the time, they just really want your money, but don't care bit about you. Save yourself $6,000 and get a public attorney as that will do pretty much the same job. Please do a little research before going to Bradley Johnson Attorneys. ***update*** I am not too sure what is going on but Mr. Johnson himself offered me $200 to remove my review for which I've declined. But yet has contacted Yelp to remove my past review with my original account. By offering one money to remove a negative review you have violated the Terms of Service of Yelp. Mr. Johnson and Ms Wegener, I'd say that your offer was for one an extreme insult and no weigh when you ruin someone's life. Listening to Mr. Johnson's story about how he just bought a new home and his son goes to a private school makes me sick as we were sitting down trying to come up with a resolution. He raised his voice several times asking me to remove my review and I told him that I will once they fix what was promised. read more

Hello...to whom it may concern in need of a fantastic attorney/team. I received a 3rd DWI and was absolutely stressed about what my future held! No one informed me about Chloe, I located her on the internet and from the 1st time we spoke she told me don't worry and I was just thinking that's easy for you to say, but she was absolutely right. I firmly believe that she helped me the way my previous attorneys wouldn't have! We meet by phone because it was during the pandemic, everytime we spoke she put my mind at ease. I finally received the opportunity to meet her in person on my recent court date and she is as "BEAUTIFUL" on the outside as the inside. Her secretary Kristi is unbelievable, she contacted one day and notified me that my license was scheduled to be suspended and my chin dropped. She then said let me see what I can do, she contacted me a few hours later and informed me that she's still working on it. The next morning she contacted me and said that it has been taken care of. I was so overwhelmed I offered to buy her dinner, that when she said I'm just doing my job. EVERYTIME I had a court date she gave me a heads up, anything that was happening she gave me a heads up, just absolutely professional. By no means am I telling you to pursue this law firm it's your life! Just remember this was my 3rd DWI and the law firms that I delt with previously were no where close to the professionalism I received from this law firm. I will recommend them to anyone I know that receives a DWI. take care my friends, GOD BLESS!!! read more

I hesitated to write this review for quite some time (it is a public forum and all), but I feel like the word needs to be spread: I used this firm and they are fantasic! About a year ago I made the mistake of driving after I had been drinking. I didn't know where to turn, so I got on the internet and scheduled meetings with a few attorneys. As soon as I met Lauren and the staff, I knew this was the right fit. Most attorneys were gruff, and treated me like I was taking up time. From these guys I got caring and compassion. Even better, I was able to afford a lawyer here. Almost all the other attorneys wanted most, if not all, of the retainer up front. I have a job and work hard, but unfortunately I don't keep an attorney fund laying around...I, like most people, would never expect this to happen! I was able to put a little bit down, and pay every month after that. I couldn't have hired private defense any other way. It goes without saying that I got a GREAT result. Better than I could have imagined. Pretty soon I'll be clear of this, with nothing on my record. Lauren handled herself admirably in the courtroom, and an associate of hers who stood in for one of my simpler appearances was fantastic. Knew about my case and didn't miss a beat. If I ever get in trouble again this firm will be my first call. I'd love to have Lauren as my attorney again, but really I would feel comfortable with anyone who worked for this firm. Great job and THANK YOU so much!! This is a 5 star firm all the way. So do your research and call! read more

I recently ran into some trouble with the law and was in need of a good criminal law attorney. After asking a few friends about who to go to, I was referred to Bradley Johnson. Lauren Gotchy represented me and I can't say enough about how helpful she was. Not only did she get my charges reduced to a glorified slap on the wrist, but she was attentive, approachable and extremely supportive throughout the process. Every time I had a question, either she or her caseworker responded via phone or email in an extremely quick manner. Even with questions not involved specifically with the case, they were always available with tips and advice to help me through the process. A little background on the case: I was set up in a police sting operation. I have talked to four other people who were busted in the same sting. None of the four (who all had different lawyers) got a deal anywhere close to the deal Lauren was able to get for me. What could have been a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison was reduced to two months of work release. To put it in perspective, there are people in work release with DUI's that have to serve longer than two months. The week I hired Lauren, Brad took the time to meet with me as well. We went over the case and I could tell from the get-go that he was fully invested and wanted to assure me that they were intent on reaching the best possible deal (from the start, I wanted a deal and not to go to court). I fully recommend Bradley Johnson and especially Lauren Gotchy. read more

I would also give no stars if it were possible. I was rear ending back in 2004?? My car was tossed across an intersection and I was hurt bad and lost my job over it. I chose Bradley Johnson because his Yellow Pages ad in the phone book showed his "bashed Mercedes" caused by a drunk driver. This was his ad. I met with a Paralegal to "sell" me but then I met Bradley soon after and I wasn't impressed. I felt uncomfortable with him and this was back when he had braces on his teeth. That was the last time I ever saw Bradley himself, the rest of the case was handled by a paralegal but I can't say she did the best job. No different than any other Atty. At present day, Bradley Johnson's Ad's scream 1-800-DUI-AWAY! It's a catch phrase much like his wrecked Mercedes Ad from back in the day. In my opinion, Bradley Johnson isn't much better than BETTER CALL SAUL from Breaking Bad. A true slime ball that cares more about advertising for his gain then he ever will about his clients. He flip flops for money! I wonder if public records search can reveal if he actually was rear ended in his Mercedes or if he just grabbed the pic of a wrecked car from the internet. He's all about advertising and I'd avoid his legal services. I have a direct question for Bradley Johnson himself......... Are you going to advertise for losses caused by drunk drivers or did you find that there's more money defending drunk drivers with your advertisements? Your tactics are only to benefit yourself in my opinion. read more

You want Lauren Wegener as your attorney. Full stop. But here's why - this woman is a BEAST. She is wildly intelligent, kind, and thorough. There are NO small things when it comes to how she does her job. She has relationships with prosecutors, judges, and outside professionals alike (for assessments, etc). She understands the nuances of the different courts and the personalities within them - an oft underrated skill in attorneys. Her support team matches her in determination and skill. Calls, emails, and texts are returned promptly. She is available anytime you need her. She is comforting without ignoring reality. She - and her team - never make you feel obnoxious for asking dumb questions; they understand your anxiety surrounding your legal troubles. This would not be possible without a leader like Lauren who exemplifies these values every day. I witnessed firsthand how busy her days were due to the high demand for her services, yet not once did she ever make me feel like I was less than her most important client. She is always fully prepared whether it be a phone call or a court appearance. She speaks kindly and intelligently both in court and in casual settings. She chooses excellence for herself in all that she does, so if you are lucky enough to have her as your attorney, she will be excellent for you as well. Allow me to repeat myself: you want Lauren Wegener as your attorney. read more

First off let me start by saying this was the most stressful situation in my life, I had a situation which required legal help as navigating the legal system can be a daunting and at times a nearly impossible situation, especially when your freedom, job and driving privilege is on the line. Faced with these very real possibilities I began searching for legal council, there were quite a few less costly options but when compared against the possible legal fees and fines associates with the charges it was a no brainer, not only did Chloe navigate the system for me, she was able to put my mind at ease, which quite honestly was worth the costs in itself. She was able to describe what to expect and what steps I should be taking, without her help I am 100% positive I would not have received the results I got which were the best possible outcome I could have hoped for. She was the constant professional and fought the battle and WON! Well...at least in my eyes as they provided the outcome which is highlighted in their businesses name. The truly made my alleged DUI go away. For anyone on the fence due to costs, I assure you look into the possible fines and fees associated with the charge of DUI, the fees for their services were very much reasonable and if the need may arise for me or any of my acquaintances I will whole heartedly recommend the services of Ms Chloe Anderson. read more