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San Diego Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).
  • 444 W. "C" St., Ste. 200, San Diego, CA 92101

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

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Michael Hernandez
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  • 2221 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 308, San Diego, CA 92108

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Akylah Cooper
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  • 12220 El Camino Real, Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92130

  • Law Firm with 14 lawyers2 awards

  • Moore, Schulman & Moore, APC was founded in January 2001 in San Diego County. The firm's founding partners have developed a strong philosophy based upon integrity, respect, and... Read More

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  • 4660 La Jolla Village Drive, Suite 500, San Diego, CA 92122

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • The San Diego County DUI Law Center provides complete San Diego drunk driving information for those accused of DUI in San Diego County, California. This worry-free DUI information... Read More

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George Mueller
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Shegerian & Associates

4.9
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  • 6205 Lusk Boulevard, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92121+5 locations

  • Law Firm with 51 lawyers3 awards

  • Shegerian & Associates is a trusted employment law firm dedicated to advocating for individuals facing workplace challenges. With a skilled and compassionate team of attorneys and... Read More

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  • 2150 1st Avenue, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92101

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • Top Rated Criminal Lawyer. If you are facing criminal charges, call a criminal lawyer with a proven track record. Mr. Bajaj has 16 years experience handling all crimes.

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Vikas Bajaj
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Counterpoint Legal

4.8
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  • 1901 First AvenueSuite 405, San Diego, CA 92101

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • A law firm practicing criminal defense law.

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Morgan Ross
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  • 3230 Fifth Avenue, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92103

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers3 awards

  • Specializing in Immigration Law

  • Criminal Law LawyersImmigration Law, Immigration Related Criminal Cases, and 19 more

Jan Joseph Bejar
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J&Y Law Firm

4.8
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  • 501 West Broadway, Suite 800-110, San Diego, CA 92101+22 locations

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers3 awards

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Yosi Yahoudai
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  • 501 W. Broadway, Suite 800, San Diego, CA 92101

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • The Law Offices of Edgar Diaz represents individuals in multiple areas of the law. Mr. Diaz is currently engaged in representing elder individuals who have fallen victims to... Read More

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Edgar Diaz
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  • 8880 Rio San Diego Drive, Suite 800, San Diego, CA 92108

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • 20 years experience with a proven track record of success.

  • Criminal Law LawyersHomicide, Drug Crimes, and 5 more

Oscar Valencia
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Stewart Law Group

4.9
62 Reviews
  • 600 B StreetSuite 2050, San Diego, CA 92101

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Our law firm is dedicated to providing aggressive representation for a wide range of legal issues, including state and Federal Criminal Charges, Medical Negligence, Nursing Care... Read More

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Lashonta Stewart
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  • 3443 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 315, San Diego, CA 92108+4 locations

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers3 awards

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Domingo R. Castillo Jr
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  • 110 W A st., San Diego, CA 92101

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

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Elliott Kanter
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  • 2667 Camino del Rio South, Suite 301-12, San Diego, CA 92108+3 locations

  • Law Firm with 7 lawyers3 awards

  • SAN DIEGO PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY. Standing up for you in the courtroom...Standing by your side in the community.

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  • 3550 Camino Del Rio N #303, San Diego, CA 92108

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers1 award

  • Client focused legal services. We care about your rights! Call us to speak with an Attorney. We Offer Free Consultations.

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Sara Khosroabadi
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  • 1059 Tenth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

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  • Criminal Law LawyersCriminal Defense, Homicide, and 41 more

Lisa J. Damiani
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  • 4025 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92108

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Defending Rights Law Center in San Diego focuses exclusively on providing effective DUI defense representation in both criminal courts and civil courts, which involve defending... Read More

Joshua Price
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  • 110 West C Street, San Diego, CA 92101

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • At the Law Office of William Daley, clients receive exceptional representation from a firm widely recognized for its achievements and client satisfaction. William Daley, a former... Read More

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William Daley
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  • 625 Broadway, Suite 1015, San Diego, CA 92101+1 location

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

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Susan Perez
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  • 1230 Columbia St #1140, San Diego, CA 92101

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers3 awards

  • If you are facing criminal charges in San Diego County, the Law Offices of Anna R. Yum will provide the aggressive legal representation you need in order to fight these... Read More

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  • 402 West Broadway, Suite 860, San Diego, CA 92101

  • Law Firm with 14 lawyers2 awards

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  • 424 F Street, Suite 205, San Diego, CA 92101

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • The firm is devoted to the defense of complex and serious State and Federal criminal matters.

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Marc X. Carlos
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  • 550 W C Street, Suite 600, San Diego, CA 92101+8 locations

  • Law Firm with 12 lawyers2 awards

  • Founded by an attorney at law, Samer Habbas, the Law Offices of Samer Habbas & Associates has been serving justice and representing clients since 2006. This firm was built on a... Read More

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Erik H. Zentz
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  • 2550 Fifth Avenue Suite 1050, San Diego, CA 92103

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • We Help Good People Regain Control of Their Future When Charged with a Crime. ®

  • Criminal Law LawyersAssault, Domestic Violence, and 14 more

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  • 2305 Historic Decatur Road, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92106+1 location

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • Fighting For Your Rights. Fighting For Your Future. We provide the thoughtful support and strong advocacy you need through complex criminal defense and immigration law matters.

  • Criminal Law LawyersAssault and Battery, Bribery, and 68 more

Matthew Springmeyer
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  • 225 Broadway, Suite 1740, San Diego, CA 92101

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers3 awards

  • We understand being arrested & charged with a criminal act can be devastating to individuals and families. Our firm utilizes every opportunity in the criminal prosecution to... Read More

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  • 225 Broadway, Suite 2050, San Diego, CA 92101

  • Law Firm with 7 lawyers2 awards

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  • 1230 Columbia Street, Suite 680, San Diego, CA 92101

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers1 award

  • Strategic, efficient, and effective representation on business and commercial disputes. Offering the quality of much larger firms at a much lower cost.

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  • 4660 La Jolla Village Drive, Suite 575, San Diego, CA 92122

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • Representing people throughout San Diego, the attorneys at Coughlan & Vinel, LLP handle personal injury claims, business law concerns and labor and employment law matters. Our... Read More

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Criminal defense lawyers represent individuals accused of committing crimes, ranging from minor offenses to serious felonies. They investigate the case, challenge evidence presented by the prosecution, negotiate plea bargains, and defend the client in court. Their primary duty is to protect the accused's constitutional rights and ensure a fair legal process.

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Commonly Asked Criminal Law Questions From Users Near You

This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

Do I have to be notified as to whether or not charges are being pressed against me?

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Answered by attorney Robert Jason De Groot (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at R. Jason de Groot, P.A.
You do not have to be notified. The police will probably want to talk to you about it, but you should strongly exercise your right to remain silent. If the police have enough facts to file charges you will be arrested. Get an attorney.
You do not have to be notified. The police will probably want to talk to you about it, but you should strongly exercise your right to remain silent. If the police have enough facts to file charges you will be arrested. Get an attorney.
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CanI fight this DUI charge if I blew under the legal limit and wasn't driving?

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Answered by attorney Mark A. Broughton (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Mark A. Broughton, PC
If you were not driving the vehicle you cannot be convicted of a DUI. That is a necessary element of the offense; it's also a necessary element for DMV administrative per se suspension. If you still have time you must request a hearing from the DMV (look on the temporary license you were given at the time of your arrest). It will give you the number to call. What is considered "driving" though is a term of art and doesn't necessarily mean that you were operating the vehicle down the roadway at the time you were stopped. Better yet, get in touch with a good criminal defense attorney who can help you. It gets complicated. As to the legal limit, let me say that you can still be charged with DUI even if you are below a .08 (assuming you were driving). There are two parts to the DUI law - the (a) section and the (b) section. The first says that you were driving "under the influence" regardless of the BA at the time; the (b) section says you were driving with a .08 BA or higher. They are similar but not necessarily the same. Again, a good lawyer can explain and assist you with all of this. Good Luck!
If you were not driving the vehicle you cannot be convicted of a DUI. That is a necessary element of the offense; it's also a necessary element for DMV administrative per se suspension. If you still have time you must request a hearing from the DMV (look on the temporary license you were given at the time of your arrest). It will give you the number to call. What is considered "driving" though is a term of art and doesn't necessarily mean that you were operating the vehicle down the roadway at the time you were stopped. Better yet, get in touch with a good criminal defense attorney who can help you. It gets complicated. As to the legal limit, let me say that you can still be charged with DUI even if you are below a .08 (assuming you were driving). There are two parts to the DUI law - the (a) section and the (b) section. The first says that you were driving "under the influence" regardless of the BA at the time; the (b) section says you were driving with a .08 BA or higher. They are similar but not necessarily the same. Again, a good lawyer can explain and assist you with all of this. Good Luck!
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Can a California DUI first offense be expunged?

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Answered by attorney Thomas Frederick Mueller (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Law Office of Thomas F. Mueller
A DUI can be expunged, just like any other crime, after successful completion of probation. Unfortunately that does not erase it from either your DMV record or your criminal record. It does result in a Dismissal of the charge.
A DUI can be expunged, just like any other crime, after successful completion of probation. Unfortunately that does not erase it from either your DMV record or your criminal record. It does result in a Dismissal of the charge.
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