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By far the best criminal defense attorney.

Emily Koehler is by far the best criminal defense attorney, from day one she was very confident and knowledgeable of the best legal defense! The information she provided and exceptionally precise! Just as she explained the best outcome for my son’s case was exactly what she delivered. Seeing her in the courtroom made me feel confident and I had complete trust in her exceptional talent. The outcome of the case was beyond positive and what I could have imagined. During our consultation she told us what we could expect from her and it was the best possible outcome. She gives her clients a sense of security which decreased an immense amount of stress. Her attention to details of the case often left the prosecution without words and me speechless of her extensive knowledge. I will continually and highly recommend her! Thank Emily you are the best! When I first entered her building I was met by another attorney who mentioned to me that she is nice an excellent attorney, that was very very true! I will forever be grateful for helping with my son’s case.

Connie

September 9, 2025

By far the best experience I ever had

I had the privilege of working with Emily Koehler as my attorney, and I can confidently say that she is an exceptional professional. From the very beginning, Emily demonstrated a remarkable level of compassion that made me feel supported throughout a challenging time in my life. She took the time to truly listen to my concerns and made sure I understood every aspect of my case.One of the standout qualities of Emily is her responsiveness. Whenever I had a question or needed clarification, she was quick to reply—whether by email or phone. Her dedication to keeping her clients informed and at ease is commendable and made a significant difference in my experience. I was particularly impressed by Emily’s attention to detail. She meticulously reviewed every document and aspect of my case, ensuring that nothing important was overlooked. This level of diligence gave me great confidence in her abilities. She is proactive in her approach, consistently providing thorough updates, so I always knew where we stood.In summary, I highly recommend Emily Koehler to anyone in need of legal assistance. Her blend of compassion, responsiveness, and meticulous attention to detail truly sets her apart. I am grateful for her support and expertise, and I believe anyone who works with her will benefit enormously

Dewey

September 3, 2025

The absolute best

I had 4 different lawyers on my last case. Three of them were convinced I would serve a life sentence. Although they deemed it unfair, they were resigned to the facts. All they did was ask the district attorney for a deal. Luckily, Emily took my case. She was the only one who actually worked the case. She found photos. She talked to investigators. She believed what they were offering was unjust. And she fought for me. I knew I would have to go to prison. But not for life. Not for what I did. And I’m living my life today because she believed the system is at times unfair. You will not find another criminal defense attorney that is more motivated by true justice. You will not find a better trial lawyer. And she knows the law as well. I would bet any amount that she is your best and only option. Hire her. Immediately.

Steve

August 21, 2025

A Fighter who Cares

I hired Emily Koehler to represent my son in a criminal court case. During this challenging time, Emily was straightforward with me about all possible outcomes from the beginning and continuously kept me updated with new information. It was a very emotional case with many complexities and uncertainties, but Emily was strategic and always seemed to be one step ahead. Her confidence in the courtroom was impressive and gave me the strength and hope I needed to get through a rough time. In the end we received a favorable outcome and for that I will forever be grateful. Emily Koehler is someone I would highly recommend to anyone in need of representation.

Fran

July 29, 2025

Great lawyer!!

Emily got me the best deal, better then anything I thought I could get! She was able to help me through this stressful time and walk me through the steps with ease. I’m grateful I made the decision to have her represent me because she handled my case perfectly. I would not have been able to do this on my own and gotten this great outcome. Highly recommend, she knows what she’s talking about and will fight for you

Kristen

July 23, 2025

She the best

She is literally the best I was facing a lot of time but I’m home with my children thanks to her most definitely 5 stars thanks Emily you were great

Twyquila Morris

June 27, 2025

My lifesaver

I cannot thank Emily enough for what she did for me. Her willingness to fight for my rights and her determination to win were truly remarkable. From day one, she was fully committed to my case, and her intelligence, confidence, and sharp legal skills gave me hope when I had almost none. She literally saved my life. If you’re looking for someone who won’t back down and will go above and beyond to defend you, she is the one you want in your corner.

James

April 18, 2025

Outstanding Criminal Defense Attorney

I highly recommend Emelie to anyone dealing with criminal court matters. She is truly a rare find — a talented, honest, and compassionate attorney who delivers exactly what she promises. Emelie kept her word every step of the way, and thanks to her skill and dedication, my case was dismissed almost immediately. In this life, it’s a blessing to have an attorney like her on your side.

Serhiy

April 17, 2025

Blessed

I was stuck in placer county jail for two years facing a life sentence for vehicular manslaughter before Emily came into my life. She got me approved for two 24 hours temporary releases for my sisters funeral and ceremony and got me out of custody in just six months. I’ve been out for a year now and have been granted two Romero motions dropping my exposure from life in prison down to 15 years and she is still fighting strong for not just me but my family and community… Freedom is priceless and Emily Koehler is a blessing…

Charles

April 17, 2025

Emily Koehler is the best

I am so grateful to have found Emily for a family member’s case! We got referred to her from word of mouth because clearly people know her for a reason. Emily made my family and I super comfortable to trust that she will fight her hardest with the intention to beat the case together. The charges were two felonies and they both got dropped. She is very straightforward and communicative. Hopefully I never have to worry about hiring a lawyer ever again, but if I ever had to, I’d choose her and only her anyday.

Janelle

April 8, 2025

Amazing Attorney

If you are looking for a criminal defense attorney look no further no matter if it is for yourself, or a family member Mrs. Koehler is who you want to represent you or your loved one. Mrs. Koehler represented my family member, and we couldn’t have asked for better results. He is young and was not fully aware of how serious his circumstances were, but Mrs. Koehler did take the time to explain to him all his options and she took his case to trial and won. I know every case is different, but you will not find another attorney that will fight harder for you or your loved one.

Diane

April 12, 2023

Excellence in her field of practice

I want to give my thanks and appreciation to emily koehler for her top rate skills as one of the very best (if not the best) defense attorneys in sacramento california…and i am sure one of top rated in the state of california..i was fortunate enough to be introduced to emily koehler through a fellow inmate that is incarcerated with my son and much more fortunate to hire her to take on my sons case…After over a year and a half of going through constant dead end phone calls and misinformation about my sons calculation of his sentence he was given ..improper and incorrect paper filing from three different facilitys ..and these facilitys trying to keep my son for 2 yrs longer than his actual sentence time due to they’re clerical errors ..i hired emily koehler to defend my sons rights in this situation and she single handedly within a matter of a couple weeks figured out all of the clerical errors and proved to the courts that they were at fault and fixed my sons sentencing and release date and he will now be released within the next few days..i cannot praise or thank emily koehler enough for everything she has done and her excellent ability when she is in the courtroom..Youre the best emily..thank you

Kimberly

July 21, 2021

Amazing lawyer!

I am taking the time out of my busy day to commend Emily Koehler with her amazing efforts, passion, and professionalism. I have had a few different attorneys represent me because of my bad choices I had made in the past. She still made me feel like a person and didn’t have the “they are all guilty attitude” that most attorney do. When it comes to attorneys they all have the great sales pitch and just want to get you signed up to get paid. Around the greater Sacramento area lawyers are about a dime a dozen. Not Emily!!! I have paid top dollar for attorneys who all sounded good but when it came down to communication they were not around unless it was to ask for more. She has astonished me with her ability to communicate, her professionalism, her passion for her career, and clients. She is honest, direct, and very good at what she does. I would never ask for anyone else but her to ever represent me again. (Not that I will be needing it of course.) I see a bright future for her career moving forward. I know for anyone who is lucky enough to have Emily as their attorney they will not only be in good hands, but will also have the same representation expertise that I had standing up for me. She is a good person and will always do right by her clients. I just wanted to say thank you Emily for your outstanding work! Warmest Regards

Brian

September 5, 2019

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