Joni Kay Eisenstein

Joni Kay Eisenstein

4.9
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 32 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Oceanside, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Expungement

207 North Ditmar Street, Oceanside, CA

About Joni

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 55%

Representation on all misdemeanor and felony cases from the law enforcement investigation stage all the way through trial. Pre and post filing representation.

33 years

55%
DUI and DWI 25%

33 years

25%
Expungement 5%

33 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 32 years

State: California

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Joni Eisenstein

207 North Ditmar Street, Oceanside, CA, 92054

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Joni Kay Eisenstein's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

33 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 11 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Great defense lawyer - highly recommended

Joni is an outstanding defense lawyer. I was arrested on trumped up charges for a DUI, but unfortunately for me there was not a lot lot of evidence to back up my side of the story. Joni knows every angle to approach a case from and successfully reduced it to a traffic violation. I thought my life was... over, but Joni saved me. She is highly experienced and knows exactly how to handle a case to achieve favorable results for the client. She is outgoing and easy to talk to as well - my whole predicament was grim, with seemingly little hope, but she put me at ease right away. Additionally, her rates are very reasonable, especially considering the quality of her services as a defense attorney.

Posted by Albert Allen | June 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Joni Eisenstein is one of the best criminal attorney in Southern California.

Joni Eisenstein is one of the best criminal attorney in Southern California. I highly recommend you hired her services in any legal situation you may have. I was very satisfy with her ability to handle my legal issue in a timely matter. *Excellent Services*.

Posted by John | May 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Best Attorney Around!!!!

I hired Joni 6 months ago due to a false TRO allegations made against me by my former spouse whom also had CPS involved and on her side which in turn hindered me from being in contact with my son whom was only 4 months old at the time. During the last 6 months Joni made me feel as if I didn’t need to... worry about anything and that she had my entire situation handled, although I wasn’t able to see my son and had the fear of possibly losing the ability to see him indefinitely I had the utmost confidence that Joni was going to make it so that I could see him once again. Watching Joni at work give me every bit of confidence that she would make this happen. Every need or question I had during this lengthy 6 months never went unmet or unanswered. Joni has definitely put in more work and time in my case than i could have asked any other lawyer to do, especially for what I paid her.(she definitely deserves more) During every meeting and every trial Joni made me feel unbelieveably comfortable with her sense of humor and positive outlook. She is unbelievably loyal and took the case as seriously as if the outcome directly effected her life. I have grown close to Joni and am actually saddened to not be able to see her as much as i have the past 6 months. I can’t say enough good things about her if you are shopping around for an attorney stop now and hire Joni because you will undoubtedly be hiring the best of the best as well as being as stress free as you could in any situation where you have to appear in court. Thank You so much Joni for everything you did for me and getting my son back to me. I can’t wait for you to finally meet him. P.S. she managed to win my case under extremely difficult circumstances

Posted by Lucero | May 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Amazing lawyer

Joni, represented my boyfriend David in a very complicate DUI case. She is an amazing attorney who is always available to answer any questions or concerns you might have. Joni, cares about her clients. If you are unable to pay the full amount she is willing to work with you. She is very passionate, k...nowledgable, and kind person who gives excellent service. I’m glad that I found her because thanks to her my boyfriend sentence was reduce to a 1 month house arrest instead of 6 months in jail. She was also able to reduce his fines from 3,000 to 800. Thank You! Joni, for going above and beyond to assist us.

Posted by Jonathan | April 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A real lifesaver and so easy to work with

Joni was so awesome since day 1. My wife and I had some pretty major violations. Mine in particular was driving with a suspended license, unregistered vehicle, and no insurance. She was able to help get my charges completely dismissed and help get my wife's fines reduced by more then 50%. Joni al...so helped me when I was subpoenaed for another case. Not only was she able to help me in all the cases, but she was able to do it on a days notice and really helped calm my nerves while defending me and making sure I was ok. I definitely recommend Joni as she is not only great at knowing the law, but she actually cares.

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Joni Kay Eisenstein's Lawyer Endorsements

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Susan Hearne

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He years of Public Defender work, and Private practice show years of experience and competence. Been an attorney long enough to know the ropes, and still be vivacious and excited about fighting for her clients."

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Joel Bailey

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joanie is a tenacious fighter for her clients. Her knowledge, skill and experience make her a great advocate and excellent attorney."

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Amber Crothall

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joni is honest, committed and a zealous advocate for her clients. I'd recommend her to anyone in need of a criminal defense attorney."

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Pamela Bradford

Domestic violence lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ms. Eisenstein is an excellent attorney, I had the pleasure of having her as opposing counsel in a domestic violence case and it was a battle to the finish as she passionately advocated for her client's interest. She was professional and an excellent adversary. Joni is one tough cookie!"

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Kathleen McLaughlin

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Joni for over 25 years. She is highly intelligent, quick on her feet, highly ethical and has an outstanding reputation in the community. I would hire her in a heartbeat!"

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Nicholas Christoph

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Joni is very experienced San Diego attorney who is well respected by her peers."

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Jennifer Gerstenzang

Unknown lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I always enjoy seeing this lawyer in court. She is vibrant, personable, and an excellent advocate. I have witnessed her negotiating cases with the prosecutor and the judge. She is well respected by both and is great at humanizing her client and getting the best possible resolution on each case. She genuinely cares about her clients and spends the time to get to know everything about their lives. I highly recommend her."

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Kathleen Cannon

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Joni Eisenstein is a fantastic attorney. She is extremely smart and capable. Her dedication to her clients is unwavering. They are treated with the highest degree of professionalism and care."

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Paul Molinaro

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Thomas Degn

Criminal defense lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She has a great understanding of the law and criminal procedure."

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Timothy O'Laughlin

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is an ethical and thoughtful counselor at law."

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Peter Liss

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joni Eisenstein is a terrific lawyer. I've known her for nearly 20 years and she is passionately committed to her clients. She expertly knows how to deal with prosecutors and judges to get the best results for her clients."

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2003

10 Year Service Award, County of San Diego

1990

Who's Who Among American Law Students, Who's Who Legal

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Joni K. Eisenstein

1993 - 2006

Deputy Public Defender, Office Of The Public Defender San Diego County

Associations

2016 - Present

Criminal Law Section North County Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

North County Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

California Public Defenders Association

Member

1993 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People V. Brian Barron

Dismissed

People v. Mark McDougal

Suspension set aside

People v. Camilo Perez

Murder charge dismissed

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Education

1992

Washington and Lee University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

Binghamton University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

High Tech High Debate Training

Cross Examination Skills

2011

Mock Trial

Trial Advocacy

2009

Mock Trial

Trial Advocacy

Publications

2016

Facebook Law Office of Joni K. Eisenstein Facebook blog

2016

Facebook Facebook Blog

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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