About April S
April S. Gilbert is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. She was admitted to the California State Bar in 1994. Her license is currently in active status. Ms. Gilbert is the principal attorney at the Law Office of April Gilbert, a criminal defense firm located at 17581 Irvine Blvd, Suite 108, Tustin, CA 92780. She has been practicing law for over 30 years, serving clients throughout Orange County and the greater Southern California area.
Ms. Gilbert earned her Juris Doctor degree from Western State University College of Law, graduating in 1994. Prior to law school, she completed her undergraduate education at California State University, Long Beach, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature in 1990. During her time at Western State, she was recognized with the American Jurisprudence Award in Criminal Procedure in 1993 and in Civil Procedure in 1991.
Ms. Gilbert concentrates her practice in criminal defense law, representing individuals in matters involving drug crimes, DUI/DWI offenses, expungements, felonies, homicides, misdemeanors, parole and probation violations, sex crimes, theft, weapons charges, and domestic violence. Her practice encompasses all stages of litigation, including initial case evaluation, discovery, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts.
Throughout her career, Ms. Gilbert has handled cases in the Superior Court of California for the County of Orange, the United States District Court for the Central District of California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Prior to founding her own firm, she served as a Deputy Public Defender in the Orange County Public Defender's Office from 1995 to 2021, gaining extensive experience in criminal defense.
Ms. Gilbert is an active member of the California State Bar Association and the Orange County Bar Association. She has received endorsements from fellow criminal defense attorneys, highlighting her dedication to her clients and her expertise in the field. Ms. Gilbert is fluent in English, allowing her to effectively serve the diverse communities of Southern California.
