David Mitchell Pflaum

David Mitchell Pflaum

5.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 37 years

Domestic violence Lawyer at Vista, CA
Practice Areas: Domestic Violence, Sex Crime, Criminal Defense ... +3 more

380 S Melrose Dr, Suite 305, Vista, CA

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 20%

Criminal charges arise in many circumstances. An experienced criminal defense attorney represents his client aggressively and effectively. Get released from jail, dismiss or reduce the charges, avoid prison and jail, get the right results.

38 years | 5,000 cases

20%
Domestic Violence 20%

Domestic violence cases arise quickly when the police are called for an allegation of abuse. The manner in which the accused responds to an investigation or arrest is vital. A domestic violence lawyer with expertise makes a difference.

38 years | 500 cases

20%
Sex Crime 20%

Sex crime allegations are easy to make but not to prove. Just because a person claims to be a victim does not make it true. Defenses include lack of credibility, consent, entrapment, lack of corroboration, and inconclusive forensic evidence.

38 years | 500 cases

20%
Violent Crime 20%

Violent crimes like assault, battery, robbery and threats are defensible. The accused has constitutional rights and remedies such as provocation, self defense, defense of others, lack of specific criminal intent, and insufficiency of the evidence.

38 years | 500 cases

20%
DUI and DWI 10%

Charges for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs are easy to bring but not to prove. A DUI may be a misdemeanor or a felony. A top rated defense lawyer makes a difference for his client in a DUI arrest and prosecution.

38 years | 500 cases

10%
Expungement 10%

Clean your felony and misdemeanor record asap and move ahead in life.

38 years | 100 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 37 years

State: California

Acquired: 1988

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Location

Law Offices of David Pflaum

380 S Melrose Dr, Suite 305, Vista, CA, 92081

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David Mitchell Pflaum's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

36 Client Reviews

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Posted by German | August 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

German Galicia

Highly recommend David. He is excellent lawyer to work with, got me a deal of a lifetime in my case. If you’re in deep trouble with the law this is the man you want to represent you. He walked me step by step with the process and relived me from headaches and stress.

Posted by Mayadah | May 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

Driver’s License

Mr. David Pflaum is an amazing attorney. He helped with a dmv case for my brother. It was a great help. He was so kind and professional and very successful and hardworking attorney. And he was very honest from the beginning and gave all the possibilities, and he won my brother’s case! Thank you Sir. ...

Posted by Dalia Ortega | November 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

The best decision in hiring David Pflaum!

My brother in law was in some legal trouble regarding a DUI along with some other charges. We were recommended to David Pflaum and it was honestly the best decision we made! He was very straight forward when we had the consultation with him and gave us peace of mind that he would find the best outcom...e for my brother in law, we hired him and he was able to get most of the charges dropped and got my brother in law one of the best outcomes possible. Recently, my brother in law received a notice regarding the same matter and we called David right away, he was very professional and he guided us, very detailed step by step on how to resolve this matter. We took care of it the next day and my brother In law walked out of the courtroom with such ease and tranquility. He will definitely be the only attorney that we will go to if we were to need any other legal representation and the only attorney we will highly highly recommend. He is truly the RIGHT DEFENDER!

Posted by Paula | May 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Exceeded my expectations.......

My husband and I found ourselves in a difficult situation. A situation that we had absolutely no experience with, nor where to start to rectify the problem. We hired Mr. Pflaum to assist and represent us in a hearing if it reached that point. Mr. Pflaum gave us advice on how to prepare for said heari...ng, advising us on every aspect of what documents we would need, other professionals to consult to support our case, what to expect in the hearing. Fully due to Mr. Pflaum's diligence, his professional manner, his knowledge, we are very pleased with the outcome of our case. In fact, it exceeded our expectations. I cannot recommend David Pflaum enough.

Posted by Miguel Perez | February 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Case resolved.

David Pflaum the best lawyer 100%. I highly recommend him to anyone who has criminal records and priblems he will work hard and get the best results. There are many lawyers out there but David is the only one that I found who fights for your rights, honestly, trustful, quality and Professional.

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Peter Liss

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 06

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"David is a tenacious hard working defense lawyer. He will leave no stone unturned. I highly recommend him on any criminal matter."

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Carolina Ramos

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 27

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 13

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"I endorse David. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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George Mueller

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 17

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"David Pflaum is a San Diego County Defendant's criminal defense attorney wish come true. Anyone charged with an alleged crime will want to speak with Mr. Pflaum. Once you meet him, you'll find out why he gets Excellent Results in Court from Juries, Judges and Prosecutors. For more reasons than space allotted here, I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1995 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices Of David Pflaum

1995 - 1996

Paralegal Instructor, Watterson College

1990 - 1993

Public Defender, San Diego County Public Defender's Office

1987 - 1990

Associate, Flahavan Hudson Francis

Associations

2010 - Present

American Inns of Court

Barrister

1994 - Present

North County Bar Association

Criminal Law Section

1994 - Present

United States District Court for the Southern District of California

Admitted to Practice

1990 - Present

California Public Defenders Association

Member

1988 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

1988 - Present

United States District Court for the Central District of California

Admitted to Practice

Education

1987

Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

University of California - Berkeley

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Spanish

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