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Patrick M Griffin

San Diego, CA

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Criminal Defense

Language

English

About

Award winning San Diego Criminal Defense & DUI Attorney Patrick Griffin was raised in a large family in a rural Montana community where he learned the value of hard work and perseverance. Mr. Griffin has won cases in every courthouse in San Diego County and has a long list of satisfied clients. Mr. Griffin has successfully defended cases ranging from first degree murder to driving under the influence. His success is based on the attention he gives to each and every client, his tireless work ethic and his knowledge of the San Diego court system. Mr. Griffin’s extensive criminal defense experience started at one of the nation’s top boutique criminal defense firms, Brown & Doherty, P.A. At Brown & Doherty, Mr. Griffin defended nearly every type of criminal case. Mr. Griffin authored numerous federal appeals, including an appeal from a capital murder trial where the federal appellate court vacated the sentence of two consecutive life terms and remanded the case to the trial court.Mr. Griffin’s legal experience is not just limited to advocating for clients, he also completed a  federal  judicial internship with the Honorable James D. Whittemore, who has presided over numerous high profile cases, including the Terri Schaivo case. This position allowed Mr. Griffin an inside look as to how judges decide legal issues and what judges look for in legal writing and argument. This behind the scenes experience equipped Mr. Griffin with the tools and information on how best to persuade a judge.Mr. Griffin graduated with honors from the US News & World Report’s #1 ranked trial advocacy school in the nation. Being a member of the nation’s #1 Trial Team allowed Mr. Griffin to learn from some of the country’s foremost experts on trial skills and techniques. This unmatched trial advocacy training allowed Mr. Griffin to win his first jury trial before he graduated from law school.Mr. Griffin has been featured as a legal expert on local news programs and has received multiple awards for his courtroom advocacy and high client satisfaction.Bar Memberships• California• United States District Court, Southern District of CaliforniaProfessional Memberships• The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers• American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys: 10 Best• Appellate Defenders Inc.• San Diego Criminal Defense Bar Association• National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers• California Attorneys for Criminal Justice• San Diego County Bar Association• American Bar Association• Consumer Attorneys of San Diego• San Diego Inn of Court• California DUI Lawyers AssociationEducation• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, The University of Montana• Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, The University of Montana• Juris Doctor, with Honors, Stetson University College of Law– Graduated Cum Laude– Trial Team Member– ABA Advocacy Competition: Regional Champion & Top Individual Score at Nationals– Honor Roll– Member of Phi Delta Phi Legal Honors Fraternity– Recipient of the Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges Award– Recipient of the William Blews Award for Exceptional Pro Bono Service

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

Personal Injury

DUI and DWI

Language

English

Contact

Griffin Law Office, APC180 BroadwaySuite 1810San Diego, CA, 92101

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
December 2, 2020

Patrick was very professional and fair priced for his outstanding services and due diligence. He came out with the best case scenario. And I could not be more pleased with the entire firm. From contacting me and keeping me up to date with my case, to putting my mind at ease with the possible pending charges. My case was brought to Patrick as a Felony, and ultimately he had the entire case dismissed. 10/10 would recommend

Anthony
June 30, 2020

I met with a few attorneys before choosing to go with Patrick. I couldn't be happier with the service that Patrick provided throughout the entire process. The end result was the case being dismissed. He handled everything for me and that allowed me to focus on the important things in life. I would recommend anyone go to him with all their criminal defense needs.

J
June 23, 2020

I am really greatful to have met MrGriffin he is upfront and there for you no matterwhat. When you hire him he is on your side and personally makes sure that every detail is cared for!! If you are looking for an attorney who actually cares about you and is incredibly smart and really good at his job please call him!! What I would have faced without him there would have cost me a lot more money and time I had several family members who had serious health problems and he really took care of me!! I'm not sure how bad it could have gotten before the pandemic but because I had him on my side I was able to settle the matter before it started and be ther for my fam!! Also he dosnt just stop as your lawyer. If there is anything he can't help you with here searches (actually researches) and directs you toward other great people who can!!

Eugene
June 5, 2020

I first met Mr. Griffin back in December 2019, while incarcerated. He helped me so much in my case and he believed in me. His team and himself are very professional, intelligent, and honest. I highly recommend his law firm

Therese
May 8, 2020

Mr. Griffin was hired to defend our son and did a stellar job. He knows the law and will go over and above the call of duty to accomplish the job. He's a highly respected defender. He even defended our son on an erroneous charge that appeared out of nowhere and was able to get all the charges dropped on both charges. What he did for our son was short of miraculous! I wouldn hire him again in a heartbeat.

Jessica
May 6, 2020

Very pleased with my decision to go with Patrick when I needed some legal assistance. He’s very knowledgeable, down to earth, honest and trustworthy. I felt comfortable immediately, especially after consulting with other lawyers and not getting the same initial impression. Since working with him he’s been great at communicating with me. His assistant, Samantha is always quick to respond and helpful. Overall amazing experience and would highly recommend!

anonymous
May 1, 2020

When I found myself consumed by a huge misunderstanding I went to Patrick Griffin for answers; and he delivered in every possible way. Patrick's professionalism, punctuality and overall presence gave me a sense of comfort and security throughout the entire process. Thanks to Patrick and his paralegal Samantha, I am able to once again move forward in a positive direction. With Patrick, you're on the inside track.

Chris
April 27, 2020

I hired patrick after i had met/spoke with a couple different lawyers and He was the best fit. I would suggest taking the time to consult with a few firms before deciding who to go with. I am glad I did bc I found a great lawyer. Patrick is an expert in dui defense and he handles your case directly. He has a great understanding of the system and the process which makes the entire ordeal a lot simpler. Patrick is easy to talk to and I could tell he cared about my case. He was honest, helpful and aggressive with my defense. His paralegal Samantha was also incredibly helpful and very prompt to respond to any question I had. I found patrick from online reviews so if you are reading this and need some help with criminal defense I would strongly suggest calling him to discuss your case.

anonymous
November 13, 2018

I was facing 10+ years in prison, and due to some fancy legal work he got a bunch of evidence suppressed. I talked to a bunch of other non-criminal defense attorneys and they all recommended Patrick. I can see why. He actually does the work, when a lot of other attorneys don’t. This guy saved my life, seriously. Thank you

Chris
July 3, 2018

I had gotten my first DUI and I had no clue on what I was supposed to do. Some people I talked to told me to just plead guilty and just go with it. I had no idea so I called Patrick Griffin's Law Office. He immediately set up a meeting and we discussed what happened and what his plans were. It took months of appearances, waiting but everything was worth it because Patrick's strategy worked. We won and I came out with no conviction. I really recommend Patrick as a criminal defense lawyer because he knows what he talks about. Not to mention, he will definitely help fellow veterans who just plainly made the wrong decision that one time. Thank you Patrick, and I wish you more power and success!

anonymous
December 2, 2020

Patrick was very professional and fair priced for his outstanding services and due diligence. He came out with the best case scenario. And I could not be more pleased with the entire firm. From contacting me and keeping me up to date with my case, to putting my mind at ease with the possible pending charges. My case was brought to Patrick as a Felony, and ultimately he had the entire case dismissed. 10/10 would recommend

Anthony
June 30, 2020

I met with a few attorneys before choosing to go with Patrick. I couldn't be happier with the service that Patrick provided throughout the entire process. The end result was the case being dismissed. He handled everything for me and that allowed me to focus on the important things in life. I would recommend anyone go to him with all their criminal defense needs.

J
June 23, 2020

I am really greatful to have met MrGriffin he is upfront and there for you no matterwhat. When you hire him he is on your side and personally makes sure that every detail is cared for!! If you are looking for an attorney who actually cares about you and is incredibly smart and really good at his job please call him!! What I would have faced without him there would have cost me a lot more money and time I had several family members who had serious health problems and he really took care of me!! I'm not sure how bad it could have gotten before the pandemic but because I had him on my side I was able to settle the matter before it started and be ther for my fam!! Also he dosnt just stop as your lawyer. If there is anything he can't help you with here searches (actually researches) and directs you toward other great people who can!!

Eugene
June 5, 2020

I first met Mr. Griffin back in December 2019, while incarcerated. He helped me so much in my case and he believed in me. His team and himself are very professional, intelligent, and honest. I highly recommend his law firm

Therese
May 8, 2020

Mr. Griffin was hired to defend our son and did a stellar job. He knows the law and will go over and above the call of duty to accomplish the job. He's a highly respected defender. He even defended our son on an erroneous charge that appeared out of nowhere and was able to get all the charges dropped on both charges. What he did for our son was short of miraculous! I wouldn hire him again in a heartbeat.

Jessica
May 6, 2020

Very pleased with my decision to go with Patrick when I needed some legal assistance. He’s very knowledgeable, down to earth, honest and trustworthy. I felt comfortable immediately, especially after consulting with other lawyers and not getting the same initial impression. Since working with him he’s been great at communicating with me. His assistant, Samantha is always quick to respond and helpful. Overall amazing experience and would highly recommend!

anonymous
May 1, 2020

When I found myself consumed by a huge misunderstanding I went to Patrick Griffin for answers; and he delivered in every possible way. Patrick's professionalism, punctuality and overall presence gave me a sense of comfort and security throughout the entire process. Thanks to Patrick and his paralegal Samantha, I am able to once again move forward in a positive direction. With Patrick, you're on the inside track.

Chris
April 27, 2020

I hired patrick after i had met/spoke with a couple different lawyers and He was the best fit. I would suggest taking the time to consult with a few firms before deciding who to go with. I am glad I did bc I found a great lawyer. Patrick is an expert in dui defense and he handles your case directly. He has a great understanding of the system and the process which makes the entire ordeal a lot simpler. Patrick is easy to talk to and I could tell he cared about my case. He was honest, helpful and aggressive with my defense. His paralegal Samantha was also incredibly helpful and very prompt to respond to any question I had. I found patrick from online reviews so if you are reading this and need some help with criminal defense I would strongly suggest calling him to discuss your case.

anonymous
November 13, 2018

I was facing 10+ years in prison, and due to some fancy legal work he got a bunch of evidence suppressed. I talked to a bunch of other non-criminal defense attorneys and they all recommended Patrick. I can see why. He actually does the work, when a lot of other attorneys don’t. This guy saved my life, seriously. Thank you

Chris
July 3, 2018

I had gotten my first DUI and I had no clue on what I was supposed to do. Some people I talked to told me to just plead guilty and just go with it. I had no idea so I called Patrick Griffin's Law Office. He immediately set up a meeting and we discussed what happened and what his plans were. It took months of appearances, waiting but everything was worth it because Patrick's strategy worked. We won and I came out with no conviction. I really recommend Patrick as a criminal defense lawyer because he knows what he talks about. Not to mention, he will definitely help fellow veterans who just plainly made the wrong decision that one time. Thank you Patrick, and I wish you more power and success!