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San Diego's Finest Criminal Defense Attorney 

Experience You Can Trust

Practice Areas

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DUI Offenses

Experience from alcohol to controlled substances, misdemeanors to felonies with injury

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Theft Offenses

Experience from petty theft to state-wide grand theft and robbery rings

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Drug Offenses

Experience from simple possession, transporting, drug sales, and more.

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Weapons Offenses

Experience in misdemeanor and felony possession and assault

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Violent Offenses

Experience from simple battery to great bodily injury and homicide.

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Domestic Violence Offenses

Includes domestic violence and child abuse or endangerment offenses

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Property Damage

Vandalism, hit and run, and everything in between.  

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Sex Offenses

Experience in wide range of sex offenses from arraignment to trial

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What to Do if Arrested

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Remain Silent

Police are trained on how to get people to make incriminating statements.  Remain calm and silent.

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Consent to Nothing

Police conduct investigations by asking questions and searching things.  Protect yourself and don't consent to searches.

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Get an Attorney

Get an attorney ASAP. Anthony can help you before charges are even filed, by preserving evidence, negotiating lesser charges, and more.

What to Expect When Getting Your Lawyer

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Free Consult

Anthony will review documents, evaluate your case, and propose a defense strategy for free.  You also get to ask Anthony any questions you need to make sure you are comfortable and confident before you spend any money.  

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Retainer Agreement

Once you know Anthony is the right attorney for you, a retainer agreement must be signed.  As a cost conscious firm, Anthony offers a wide range of fee agreements such as a full service flat fee, custom service flat fee, and hourly rates, along with payment plans to fit your finances.   

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Protect Your Peace

Having criminal charges is a terrifying experience.  With Anthony by your side, you can focus on taking care of yourself while Anthony takes care of your case.

What to Expect When Hiring Anthony 

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Consistent Personal Contact

You will get consistent contact with Anthony about your case.  The stresses of being charged with a crime can be overwhelming, but peace of mind is just a call (or text) away.  

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Understanding

Anthony prides himself on keeping his clients educated on the law and how it applies to them, in practice and in theory.  You will know what moves we make, why, and how they fit into the bigger picture of your defense.  

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Courtroom Expertise

You get an aggressive and battle tested trial attorney, with expertise and skill in advocating for his clients with passion, intelligence, and attention to detail.  

What if I Need to Clean Up My Past Record?

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Expungements and Reductions

If you're one of many people looking for a second chance, Anthony can help get your record cleaned up so you can move forward with your life.  

Recent Results

Not Guilty at Trial

Client was charged with multiple counts of battery with several witnesses present.  Client was acquitted of all charges at trial.  

Charges Dismissed

Client was charged with DUI. Case dismissed after extensive negotiations and investigation. 

Charges Dismissed

Client charged with battery and false imprisonment after third party witnesses called police. Case dismissed after extensive negotiations and investigation.

Contact for Free Case Review

8880 Rio San Diego Drive Suite 800

San Diego, CA 92108

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