I am giving Julia Jayne 5 stars because she kept my son from going to prison. It's that simple. He was living in a college town, charged with the most heinous crime a mother could ever imagine, and we were being told by everyone in that town that he was simply going to be found guilty. No one listened to his side of the story -- not the DA, not the local lawyers, and certainly not the judge. It didn't matter that the alleged victim never pressed charges. It didn't matter that there was no physical evidence to back up the charges. It didn't matter that my son had no criminal history whatsoever. The DA was going to make an example out of my son for her own purposes. His life was ending right before my eyes and I felt powerless to help him. We first worked with the local Public Defender. She believed there was no real case, but had such a heavy case load that she couldn't properly defend my son. We then interviewed three local 'top' attorneys who all gave us a very grim outlook, and retained the best of the three. After nine months of fruitless phone calls to him, virtually no communication on the status of the case, and absolutely NO progress, we realized he was not going to help. Despite the large outlay of money, the complete anxiety of the case and it's far reaching implications for my son, and the fact that his life had been in a suspended state for over a year, we decided it was time to find a good attorney. We searched every possible way to find an aggressive, intelligent, fearless attorney who would take the time to understand the case. We found Julia. She listened to my son's side of the story, she read through hundreds of pages of interviews, listened to hours of tape recordings, spent hours with my son, and asked every possible question to try to understand what really happened. She very quickly understood how fraudulent this case was, but also realized how committed to it the D.A. was. She never promised us she could get it dismissed, but she gave us her commitment that she would fight it in the toughest way possible. And she did. During the next few months she went to battle (including using an aggressive, and very smart, investigator) and got ALL the felony charges dismissed. Julia thinks strategically and her skills in negotiating with the prosecution are stellar. Her communication with us was constant and very clear. She responded to our questions immediately and completely. She never made us feel insignificant -- no matter how many times we called on her. She was fearless against a very tough female D.A. She listened to my son and took the time to understand his case. We will forever appreciate Julia for her effort and kindness, and for giving my son his life back. I truly believe you will never find a better attorney. read more

I came to Julia after working with another private attorney that seemed more eager to accept a plea bargain and move on his way. After that experience, Julia was a wonderful change. She was with me every step of the way fighting the criminal justice system that is often too eager to increase their stats than serve justice. When the system is against you, and you know you didn't do what they said, you really do need an advocate and Julia is as good as they come. My case ended up going to trial and I couldn't imagine a scarier experience to go through. Your fate is truly in the hands of 12 strangers. I felt as at ease as I possibly could with the situation, because although she couldn't promise anything, I knew Julia would be prepared and try the case as though it was her own. When the day came, she did just that. She is a great strategist, she was super prepared for trial, and when she gives her opening and closing statements she does it with eloquence, the right amount of emotion, and simple clarity. Her experience teaching Litigation at Hastings became clear when I was in the court room with her. I felt she completely outclassed her DA counterpart. She had more experience and I think it really mattered that she really believed in my case -- no doubt that translated well to the jury. My nightmare ended with a jury decision of not guilty in under an hour after trial. The world is not always a fair place. The American justice system often has motives that are more political than judicial. Unfortunately, good people get caught up in bad situations....sometimes they did it, sometimes they don't, but if you don't have a good attorney the government will have no sympathy for you. The only thing you can do in that situation is find a capable attorney, one that will explore every option before going to trial, but is prepared to go the distance, because often times that is the best route as a defendant and the only time the odds are on your side. I can't speak more highly of Julia. For someone that has spent years battling in the criminal justice system, she hasn't lost her heart for the average person and she will truly be your advocate when it seems like no one else will. read more

I am so thankful to have found Julia to help me in my difficult situation. I never imagined that I would ever need a criminal defense attorney, but life's turns and surprises put me in this very scary world without advance warning. I hired Julia after I had a court-appointed attorney who did not do his job and had reported that I was deported when in reality I was being detained by immigration. This resulted in a bench warrant being issued for my arrest that I needed undone. Julia quickly removed this obstacle and came to my defense to help me with multiple legal matters. Unlike my court-appointed attorney, Julia took the time to talk to me and explain the legal process and terms in a language that I understood. Furthermore, I felt she cared and listened to me as if she were defending her own brother. I was amazed at how responsive Julia was when dealing with her--she would respond to email within a couple of hours and would answer her telephone when I called. Julia was very clear and has an amazing knowledge of the system. Julia's experience exudes from her in court and she speaks and acts confidently which earns her respect from judges and others in the courtroom. I am happy to report that I had an expungement granted and Julia's efforts were key to making it happen. Julia deserves an A+ for her work. I would not think twice if I ever needed a defense attorney again--I would absolutely call Julia for help. read more

Wow, never thought we would be in need of a firm such as Campbell & Jayne, but such is life! This was the second firm my Partner and I interviewed. I placed a call to their office--a short time later Julia Jayne returned my call by literally stepping out of court -- she just wanted to acknowledge receiving my message and she would call me back as she needed to get back into court. I said no problem, then a few minutes later I received a call from her partner Campbell saying the same thing--now that's communication! After our initial meeting we knew we found our Attorneys. We have been working with the firm of Campbell & Jayne for several months and their communication is always there--usually very rapid reply to email which we appreciate. Our situation is very complicated with volumes of discovery--they have sorted though, understand, made sense of the material and listen to us (and believe our story) and have put together a class "A" Defense that's based on the facts and has us looking great. Their written motions are incredibly detailed oriented--no boiler plate pleadings from this firm! We can not recommend them enough--they are a fire-cracker of energy. Communication, Integrity, they listen to their clients, and fight hard on our behalf--Thanks Campbell & Jayne! read more

Julia Jayne has represented me in a legal matter over the past 1 1/2 years. I found her to be very professional and skilled as well as being pleasant to work with. Her professionalism included the following: attentive, good listener, returns calls, texts, and emails promptly, prepared, creative in her approaches and detail oriented. She welcomes client questions and isn't annoyed by them. Julia is energetic and takes charge, while at the same time remains very pleasant. She is an excellent communicator and works effectively, yet pleasantly with the opposing side. Julia makes you feel as if she is in your team because she IS on your team. She is known for her dedication to her clients and she is highly respected by her colleagues. Yet she shows no arrogance-- only humility. She is punctual, organized and shows up prepared. My case settled favorably, in relative terms, thanks to Julia's experience and dedication. Had my case not settled favorably, I would still have given Julia the highest level of client satisfaction possible. I am a professional myself, so I am in a good position to recognize what high-quality professionalism looks like. Julia Jayne embodies high-quality professionalism. Dr. G read more

Looking for an attorney or not sure if you need one? As a client I highly recommend you call Julia before you do anything else. My mistake was I didn't call Julia soon enough! This was my first and last criminal offense and I had no idea with the process. Julia was straight-forward and always had my best interest in mind. Julia was extremely communicative and she always informed me and kept me up to date. I never showed up to court surprised or not prepared. She was readily available whenever I had any concerns or questions. Julia is very passionate, strong and thorough with her work and it shows in her speaking with the DA and/or opposing attorney and her interactions with me. She makes sure nothing gets left out any court documents that benefits you. She was also non-judgmental and always provided me with all the options possible. After about a year of working with Julia, I am happy with the outcome of my case and plan on keeping her on retainer to get the case expunged when the time comes. read more

I was referred to Julia after I I got a DUI driving back from a company party. I was facing 4 different violations, but managed to get those dropped to one. Julia found a few errors in the arrest report and was able to leverage those during negotiations for a much less severe penalty. I still paid a bit in fines, have mandatory classes, and some community service, but with as high a BAC as I had, I think it's the best possible scenario. What I appreciate most and what I think sets her apart is her responsiveness to any and all questions I had. I never needed to wait more than a day for a response, and most came within a few hours. Given some stressful situations I was in, it was great to have quick reassurance. And despite feeling like a real idiot and embarrassed about my poor decision, I never felt judged or criticized by her. She's not a therapist to whom you can whine about your problems, but she will treat you with respect and argue determinedly to represent you in the best possible way. read more

Being a lawyer, it is important to have professional, well-respected people within your circle or referrals. Julia Jayne is definitely one of those people. A friend of mine found herself needing a lawyer with Julia's expertise. It was a Sunday afternoon. I sent Julia an email, and almost immediately, she contacted me. Julia was with her family spending the day together. Despite being with her family, Julia advised me to have my friend contact her and she would meet my friend and her husband that day to assist them. My friend ended up retaining Julia. She was impressed with Julia's professionalism, and speed with which she was able to provide assistance and resolution. I would not hesitate to refer another friend and/or client to Julia Jayne. Not only is she an excellent attorney, she sincerely cares about what she does, and cares about the people for whom she does work. read more

Clients with law issues can be very confused by the circumstance they are involved in. They need a solid opinion from an independent third-party. However, in some cases even lawyers could not provide that, some due to their superficial understanding of the law, some does not have the experience and many give up because it is "difficult". Julia is different. She understands the concern of her clients, and understands the law better than many lawyers who have had a much longer career. She is very sharp to resolve complex cases in the most clean and concise way. She has the courage to challenge wrong beliefs and is a powerful presenter. Julia advocated my factual innocence petition case. I just hope she will help many more innocent people to continue pursuing their dreams and careers, without been stopped by the accidentally unfair treatment of the law. read more

I cannot thank Julia Mezhinsky Jayne and Jayne Law Group, enough for their incredible legal expertise and unwavering support. Julia truly saved my life. From the moment she took on my case, she provided unparalleled attention to detail, ensuring that every aspect was meticulously handled. Her professionalism, respect, and dedication were evident in every interaction. She was always available to answer my questions, providing reassurance and guidance when I needed it most. Julias strategic approach, deep knowledge of the law, and commitment to justice led to an amazing outcome that exceeded my expectations. If you need a top-tier attorney who genuinely cares about her clients and fights tirelessly for them, Julia Mezhinsky Jayne is the one to call. I am forever grateful for her expertise and support. read more

It is with much pleasure to write this review for Julia Jayne. As a bail bond agent, many of my clients find themselves stressed out as a result of a situation that most didn't expect to happen. Most times they are arrested during the weekend and just couldn't imagine having to wait until Monday to get speak to an attorney about their case. As one can imagine, the feelings of uncertainty flow like rivers of flowing water during this time. Julia always answers her phone, even in the middle of the night. Many of my clients tell me after speaking with Julia that they at least feel like they know what the next steps are with their case and feel that they are at least protected. I appreciate Julia for continuing to always provide superb legal advice and services to my clients in their times of need. read more

Julia is a phenomenal lawyer! I had to deal with trumped up charges by an over zealous Alameda detective some years back. Julia was on top of everything immediately and always kept me up to date on the latest developments. She was patient with me and forward about all my options. She responded to emails and phone calls right away and in the end got two serious charges, for a crime I did not commit, reduced to a very minimal one in the best possible deal. She also talked down the probation and community service requirements. After everything was settled she handled my expungement fast and efficiently. I cannot stress how fantastic she is and refer all my friends and family who need an attorney to her. read more

Julia Mezhinsky Jayne represented me in 2007. I thank god for her because I really didn't know what is going on and what all that happened around me meant. My eyes were closed for along time and she fought for me like a lion. She worked around the clock and found ways to reduce what was about to come. She have done way above and beyond with my case. I wish I could reveal delicate info but I would like to keep my privacy as well. Without any hesitation I recommend this law firm. If there is any law firm you will literally put your life and trust in, it is Campbell & Jayne LLP. You want to have the best on your side. read more

I can't say enough great things about Julia. She is hands down the most understanding, smart and effective attorney I've ever had. I was facing serious charges that could have led to substantial consequences, and Julia was able to work the case to achieve an unbelievable result for me. Julia's a former prosecutor and the knowledge and experience she gained from years on the other side clearly show in her work. She commands a lot of respect from judges and prosecutors and other defense attorneys. I recommend her without hesitation to anyone in need of an excellent criminal defense lawyer. read more

Julia Mezhinsky is amazing lawyer. She is very honest, smart, intelligent, energetic and very friendly . She is really wonderful person who knows her job very well. She helped me with very hard case . Thanks to Julia I won this case and I did not even go to court. My case was dismissed. Also, on first free consultation I have received a full detailed information related to my case which was very helpful, not like other lawyers want to get money right away before to give you full information. I definitely recommend Julia Mezhinsky as a very good professional lawyer. read more

Ms. Jayne has represented me in federal criminal court on 2 separate occasions. Julia Jayne is hands down, no nonsense. She's very clear, concise and articulate. She contacts the Prosecutor, US Pretrial Services and US Probation in a very timely manner. She has both a full understanding of federal criminal laws and state criminal laws, but also of the entire processes as they progress through the various stages. That comes from years of experience. Also; Judges, Police, Probation Officers and other Attorneys show her the utmost respect. If she takes your case, you're lucky. read more

Julia Jayne is a godsend. I was facing serious drug-related charges and very afraid of the possible outcome. After an extensive online search, I contacted Jayne Law Group for her assessment of my case and a quote. I immediately selected her firm to represent me, and am very glad I did. She successfully negotiated an arrangement that allowed me to avoid jail time and not have a felony conviction on my permanent record, the two things I was most hoping for. Choosing Jayne Law Group was the right decision for me and they were worth every penny. read more

My name is Mr. Hollins I have been a client of Julia Jayne @ Jayne Law Group since year 2022. Julia has always put me first allowing me to provide my input with consideration to her experience, knowledge and understanding of the law. Working endlessly to obtain the best possible outcome. I trusted her opinion, and admire her values and judgment. When I called on Julia to make adjustments regarding my case, she immediately took action without hesitation and for that I am grateful to have Julia Jayne as an attorney. read more

Julia is by far one of the best lawyers I have dealt with in the past . Her determination and drive is driven by the motive to win every case . She has gotten me out of a sticky situation that I was wrongfully accused of. I have nothing but positive results and positive energy in dealing with her . She is understanding and also is willing to put forth the effort to get you out at no matter what it takes . I highly recommend her to anybody dealing with a federal and or state case . She has worked on both in my case . read more