call Mr. Winchell regarding an issue. It was late in the day he took my call. Advised me I made an appointment with him at his office in Santa Ana showed him all my case. He advised me and it was the best advice I've ever got I highly recommend this attorney for any legal litigation. Rich , O read more

Real estate & law - two fields that are complex and, at times, intimidating. I reached out to attorney Scott Winchell from Yelp, and wow - what a find! Mr. Winchell is very patient & down-to-earth, and went to great lengths to help me better understand some complicated property issues. In addition to being very knowledgeable on the in's-and-out's of real estate law, Mr. Winchell is very easy to talk to & gets all your questions answered. read more

Mr. Winchell is an exceptional attorney. As someone in the legal industry I find it refreshing to have such a friendly face to go along with the amount care and effort he puts into his client's cases. With his expertise in your corner you'll be in good hands. 10/10 would recommend! read more

Los Angeles Rent Control, Tenant / Landlord Law, Eviction, Unlawful Detainers, Civil Appeals If actions speaks louder than words and based only on results, If you want an attorney who gets the job done right Scott is the one for you! Case in point: 2 attorneys representing tenants in the same building with different outcomes! (There's no doubt that the other had Scott on his side!!!) ** Scott even had a judge's ruling overtuned !! ** Past experience has proven that finding just the right attorney is no easy task. When time plays an important factor, it has proven to be costly and very stressful! Case in point: The apartment where we lived, its ownership became into question and a couple of guys introduced themselves as the new owners. Soon after we were given Notices to Vacate, had Notices posted upon our doors and served Eviction Notices.. Since the ownership of the building was still in question, We went to the Los Angeles Housing Department. Verified as renters in a rent controlled building, we were advised to seek the advice of an attorney. But who? The 1st attorney we went to recommended another. The 2nd attorney was an optimistic and energetic lawyer who for some reason we did not feel was just the right one but the others did and eventually went with him. Then by we met Scott. Scott is a very down to earth person, easy to talk with and truly focuses on the task at hand. As neighbors, we were in a unique position to compare each attorney's actions and results... Right or Wrong may look simple to the casual outside observer but in a courtroom things somehow become vague and very complex. It's difficult to imagine but proving right or wrong takes much effort, research and experience... The Bottom Line: If you want an attorney who truly looks after your best interests, one who keeps you up to date with your case and gets the job done right - Give Scott a call (Unlike others, even the first consultation is free) read more

He took the time to answer my questions and I appreciate it. I would like to consult to find out my options at this point.

Over the past two weeks, I have made multiple attempts to contact this lawyer via phone, voicemail, email, and the form on his website. I have not received any communication back on any of these. In my opinion, if a lawyer can't be responsive when I'm trying to give them my business (and my money), then how responsive are they going to be should I sign on for their services? I contacted a few other lawyers who were super responsive, so what's this lawyer's excuse? And another thing. This lawyer's about me section says he answers his own phone....umm, no his calls go straight to voicemail. Also, his website is not HTTPS so I don't recommend putting any important personal information on his online forms since it may not be secure. read more

Called in for a consultation regarding a tenant law question. Answered promptly and was immediately willing to help. This was literally the best legal experience I've had. Highly recommended and will definitely use in the future. read more

LOOKING FOR AN ATTORNEY with Expertise; Courtesy; Returns Phone Calls Immediately; Empathy; and Kindness - YOU HAVE NOW FOUND YOUR ATTORNEY! We have worked with four different attorneys in California over the past 10-years. That fact in and of itself is overwhelming and disheartening just to think about the many areas of law we needed help with, the worst of all was the "Litigation" firm we chose several years ago. After a year and a half of the most degrading; terrible; rude behavior and unacceptable circumstances that particular attorney placed us in due to his incompetence - I promised myself I would never ever work with another attorney. So as life goes. we ran in to yet another legal matter that required the expertise of a local attorney. This time, we picked the right one and I must say Mr. Winchell is by far a refreshing reminder to me that there truly are some attorneys in this great state that are professional and "ethics" to him is a gift; not something he follows based on his membership with the Bar Association. He exceeded our expectations and even went so far as to have other "areas" of law attorney friends get him the answers to be completely apprised of all areas of the law our case involved in an effort to be able to advise us with a clear understanding of what would be needed to move forward. The California Bar Association needs to give Mr. Winchell whatever annual award available for his absolute Professional Courtesy and the Ethical Standards that obviously come natural to him. I am certain his thorough preparation in front of a judge and the opposing party is nothing short of assertive. Thank you Mr. Winchell! read more

After speaking with 3 lawyers and not feeling connected to any of them, we turned to Yelp and found Scott Scott is exceptional!!! He is patient, cares, listens and is very calming. His vast experience allows him to be really confident and this confidence kept us calm during a very unsettling process. Scott represented my husband and I with an Unlawful Detainer case. He negotiated a fair settlement with our tenants and got it all done pretty quickly. He is more than fair with his rates and during the UD process, there were more than a few times, he helped in dealing with the nuances of entitled tenants. He is funny, light-hearted and has a way of making you laugh during the process. We wholeheartedly recommend Scott to anyone needing help with any kind of landlord/tenant legal matters. He is smart, wise and is an all around good person. Don't hesitate, call Scott...it will be the best decision you make!!! read more

Called him about a eviction he answered all my question very nice will use him for future

Scott Winchell is a fantastic attorney, extremely professional and all around one of the nicest guys you will ever meet. He's very knowledgeable in many different areas of law. I initially used him when I was involved in a lawsuit and have since called on him to review contracts, leases or whatever comes up. His rates are reasonable and he doesn't try to gauge you. read more

He was great at answering all of my questions! I didn't understand a lot of the topics that we discussed and he was very patient in explaining all of the details. I would definitely consult him again if I have any other concerns! Thank you Scott! read more

Scott Winchell is a man of honesty and integrity. I asked Mr. Winchell to review my case and give me an estimate for the costs of his services. Rather than take advantage of me and seek financial gain, Mr. Winchell was able to help me formulate a plan and provide me with guidance for moving forward at the expense of his own time. Mr. Winchell did a fantastic job of putting me at ease and answering all of my questions during one of the most stressful times in my life. He is personable, patient, and very easy to talk to. Although, I did not end up needing his representation in this instance, I can think of no better man to represent me in the future. Thank you Mr. Winchell! read more

We saw that Mr. Winchell was very highly rated on Yelp so we called to ask for his advise. Shortly after moving into a house that we bought we noticed we had a termite problem. Mr. Winchell was very patient in listening to us and very kind in giving his advise. We spoke to him for about a half hour and he did not try to rush us. We would not hesitate to call Mr. Winchell or recommend him to our friends. read more

I highly recommend Sterling Scott Winchell for your legal needs. I called on a late Friday afternoon to schedule a consultation with him after the lawyer I had had a 15 minute phone consult appointment with was not even in his office to take my call. I was highly relieved and appreciative when Mr Winchell answered the phone himself and answered all my questions right then and there as my legal concern needed immediate attention. He spent a huge amount of time with me answering questions, making suggestions and helping me to see things clearly. I was considering having him write up a contract for me but he suggested to have my concern included in the escrow instructions instead. He said he could then look over the instructions if I felt that this was necessary. Recommending doing it this way to save me money. He truly cares and is generous with his time. read more

Hi, After contacting several attorneys to help in a wrongful unlawful detainer case, who either said that they did not know the answers to my questions or said that they would charge me anywhere from 3-500 dollars just to answer a couple of quick questions and were rude and self-centered about it, I finally found Sterling Scott Mitchell online. He was the one who picked up the phone and was very friendly, professional and knowledgeably answered my questions as well as made me feel that he was in my corner (sometimes attorneys who want you to pay them don't even come across like they care about your case, just the money). Scott was again kind, caring, knowledgeable and patient and I felt the peace of mind that I was looking for as a result of his answering my questions. Thank you again Scott! read more