In San Diego, you must schedule a DMV hearing within 10 days of your arrest. California aggressively prosecutes DUIs, including DUI of Drugs and DUI of marijuana. A DUI charge is a lengthy and complicated process. Without an experienced DUI attorney advocating on your behalf, you could face not just a conviction but the maximum fines and penalties as well.
Criminal defense attorneys in San Diego and throughout California are not all equal. I understand that you need the best value for your money, but committed, proactive defense representation is critical to your future. I am interested in helping you as much as possible, working hard to protect your license, job, rights and best interests.
Attorney Dicks had tried hundreds of criminal cases and earned the respect of judges and prosecutors for the vigorous defense he provides. He has lectured at several criminal defense seminars on how to cross-examine police officers on the witness stand. He has also lectured to criminal defense associations and criminal defense bar associations on the defense of drug cases.
Eugene Ellis has successfully served San Diego residents since 1976. He opened the first and only San Diego Ticket Clinic in 1978 wherein he fought the DMV and the courts for San Diego citizens to keep their drivers licenses and their DMV records clear of DUI and other traffic related crimes. San Diego has grown up considerably since then, and with many years under his belt now, Mr. Ellis is known by many local DUI council as “the Professor” in the field of traffic law and DUI, which is his
I maintain a small but effective practice dedicated to the direct representation of my clients. I believe it is the only way to provide meaningful legal counsel. I strongly believe in personalized legal services and think the market and delegation model of legal practice that has dominated the practice of law for the last 30 years is not beneficial for attorneys, clients or our legal system. I handle a broad variety of civil litigation and have significant trial experience.
Getting charged with a crime is scary and disorienting. The criminal justice system is difficult to navigate and without the proper guidance you can easily feel overwhelmed and powerless- trapped in the firm grip of the government. Hiring an experienced and knowledgeable attorney like Jennifer is the important first step toward achieving relief in this difficult time.
Mr. Ghassemkhani has been the lead attorney in over 70 jury trials. He has handled several high profile media cases including a “HUFFING DUI” that resulted in death and great bodily injury on multiple victims. During his many years of practice he has obtained several NOT GUILTY verdicts and Dismissals on DUI cases including DUIs with reckless driving, DUI with a BAC of .20 and DUI with bodily injury.
Attorney Jennifer R. Goldman’s fierce passion and steadfast devotion to defend the accused cultivated when she was a young child. Ms. Goldman was always aware that she wanted to pursue a career as a criminal defense attorney and provide assistance to those in need. Ms. Goldman takes tremendous pride in helping those individuals and their families with the most quality and tireless care.
Susan L. Hartman, Esq. is a Connecticut native who earned her BA in Criminology, with a minor in Sociology, at the University of New Mexico. She moved to San Diego to pursue her Juris Doctor degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law, graduating Cum Laude in 2002. A few years later she accepted a position as a Deputy Public Defender in Orange County, where she practiced as a trial attorney.
Mr. Jarrell is an independent associate with the firm. His primary focuses include criminal defense with an emphasis on defending those accused of driving while intoxicated, as well as defending and protecting consumers subjected to abusive, deceptive, and unfair debt collection practices by original creditors and third-party debt collectors.
- Total Population: 83,850
- Male: 50%
- Female: 50%
- Under 10: 14%
- Ages 10 to 19: 15%
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