Highest Rated Statewide Aggressive Defense of Professional License, Criminal and Litigation Cases
Atty Samuel Spital , a Lawyer that can make a difference in your life, someone you can trust
- Nan, a Administrative Law client
Sam Spital--The perfect lawyer in my opinion!
- Silvia Shepard Associate Editor "Mature Life Features", a Criminal Defense client
Overview
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Practice Areas
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2% Juvenile
32 years, 2,500 cases
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2% Child Abuse
41 years, 1,000 cases
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2% White Collar Crime
32 years, 2,000 cases
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2% Federal Crime
42 years, 3,000 cases
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1% Litigation
42 years, 5,000 cases
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1% Violent Crime
42 years, 3,000 cases
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1% Domestic Violence
42 years, 2,000 cases
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Free Consultation (60 minutes)
Payment types
Check, Credit Card
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Contact Information
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Samuel Spital & Associates
8880 Rio San Diego Dr Suite 800
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
Office:
619-583-0350
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Banker Hill Affiliate's Offices & Of Counsel
1901 First Avenue, Suite 138
San Diego, CA 92101
Office:
619-583-0350
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Downtown Affiliate's Offices & Of Counsel
110 West "C" Street, Suite 1300
San Diego, CA 92101
Office:
619-583-0350
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About Me
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Sam Spital is a former California Deputy Attorney General, handling over 50 Criminal Appeals to the California and U.S. Supreme Court. During that period of... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
Nan,
2011-08-30
5 months ago.
Client Review:
With my previous bad representation I had with another Lawyer, I find it hard for me to decide which of the Lawyers that I had called and talked to,...
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Posted by:
Silvia Shepard Associate Editor "Mature Life Features",
2012-01-28
11 days ago.
Client Review:
I had a difficult case that nobody wanted to take. It took many months of searching until I found Mr. Spital.
Although it took a long time to...
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Peer Endorsements
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Sam is very dedicated and committed to his clients. He is one of the hardest working attorneys I know.
Endorsement from lawyer:
David Goldberg
, Irvine (CA), 13 days ago
I endorse this lawyer.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Christian Lassen
, Philadelphia (PA), About 1 month ago
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Résumé
License
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41 years since Samuel Eugene Spital was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| California |
Active
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1971 |
11/07/2011 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Managing Attorney at
SPITAL AND ASSOCIATES
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1978–present
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Deputy Probation Officer at
County of San Diego
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2001–2002
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Deputy Attorney General at
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
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1970–1978
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| California State University, San Diego |
Alternative Dispute Resolution |
American Arbitration Association Graduate Certificate |
1998 |
| Loyola School of Law - Los Angeles |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1970 |
| California State University, Los Angeles |
Government, Political Science |
BA |
1966 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Certificate of Appreciation |
UCSD School of Medicine |
1980 |
| American Jurisprudence Award |
Bancroft-Whitney |
1969 |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Member |
American Bar Association |
2010-present
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| Officer |
State Bar of California |
2004-present
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| Member |
American Society of Law, Medicine and Ethics |
1994-present
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| Practicing Attorney |
Supreme Court of the United States of America |
1978-present
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| Practicing Attorney |
United States Tax Court |
1978-present
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| Member |
Supreme Court of California |
1971-present
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| Practicing Attorney |
United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth Circuit |
1971-present
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| Practicing Attorney |
United States District Court for the Central District of California |
1971-present
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| Practicing Attorney |
United States District Court for the Southern District of California |
1971-present
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| Member |
American Trial Lawyers Association |
1989-2005
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| Member |
American Bar Association |
1971-1995
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| Sustaining Member |
California Trial Lawyers Association |
1987-1989
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 9
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Cases
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Outcome: All Charges Dismissed - Complaint Withdrawn from Public Records
Outcome: Investigation Closed - No public record of disciplinary action filed
Outcome: Public Reprimand
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Publications
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| Article |
Publication |
Date |
| Guidebook To Rights |
B.J. And Associates |
1997 |
| Overcharges: Pendulum Has Swung Another Direction |
San Diego Business Journal |
1994 |
| No Fault: Is It The Answer? |
San Diego County Bar Association DICTA Magazine |
1988 |
| Reducing The Risk of Medical Malpractice |
Western Journal of Medicine |
1981 |
| Nip Disciplinary Actions In The Bud |
Western Journal of Medicine |
1981 |
| Reducing Risk of Malpractice |
Dental Management |
1981 |
| Understanding the California Contractors License Law |
Pool News |
1978 |
| Doctor, You’re Under Investigation |
Medical Economics |
1978 |
| Optometric Practice Under The Law |
California Optometrist |
1978 |
| Understanding Physicians’ Rights and Liabilities Under The California Medical Practice Act |
Western Journal of Medicine |
1978 |
| Check Out Legal Points in Your Medical Practice |
Western Journal of Medicine |
1978 |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Mortgages and Renegotiation - Bank of America aquisition of Countrywide Financial Corp. |
Smart Money Magazine Commentator |
2009 |
| Murder Arraignment |
LaJolla Light Newspaper Commentator |
2008 |
| The Important Questions to Ask when Choosing an Attorney |
Fox Channel 5 News Commentator |
2008 |
| Legal & Ethical Considerations; School Responsibilities |
Bullying And Social Aggression in California |
2006 |
| Legal Research; Developments in the Law |
Litigation Skills For Legal Staff in California |
2005 |
| California Dept.of Motor Vehicles Investigations |
National Auto Dealers Association Conference |
1982 |
| New Trends in Long-Term Care |
UCSD School of Medicine Health Sciences |
1980 |
| Medical Board Disciplinary Actions |
L.A. County Medical Association Annual Conference |
1980 |
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