Alicia Claire Freeze

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Alicia Claire Freeze

4.8
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 14 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Expungement, White Collar Crime ... +6 more

402 West Broadway, Ste. 1760, San Diego, CA

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About Alicia

Biography

Experience & Dedication For The Results YOU Need!

Practice Areas

9

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 25%

15 years

25%
Expungement 20%

20%
Child Custody 10%

10%
DUI and DWI 10%

10%
Domestic Violence 10%

10%
White Collar Crime 10%

10%
Divorce and Separation 5%

5%
Family 5%

15 years

5%
Violent Crime 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
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Licenses

Licensed in California for 14 years

State: California

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Alicia C. Freeze, Esq.

402 West Broadway, Ste. 1760, San Diego, CA, 92101

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Alicia Claire Freeze's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

107 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | DUI & DWI

Posted by Michael | July 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Fantastic!

Alicia has the previous year helped us with our sons DUI . We are from Europe and our son stayed in the US for a year. What started out in chaos ended very well thanks to Alicia. She was always available on the phone and most communication went the through mail. She has always been professional and... reliable! We are very grateful she was there for us! Thanks again!

Posted by anonymous | November 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

HIGHLY RECOMMEND - Gets The Job Done

I was initially connected with Alicia after being strongly referred to her by a very established and well-connected business owner in Newport Beach who is a good family friend of mine. Upon being introduced, I have been working with Alicia on and off for roughly 3 1/2 years. To make the statement tha...t she has completely saved my future would not be very far off from the spot on truth. The past 3 years for me has undoubtedly been the hardest, most stressful, and legally controversial time in my entire life. Throughout this short period of time I had been charged with 2 felonies, 1 misdemeanor, and 2 separate restraining orders. More specifically, I was facing criminal charges consisting of a Domestic-Violence Felony charge, a DUI Felony, and a Petty-Larceny Misdemeanor. While dealing with these charges, I had simultaneously been dealing with two Civil Restraining Order cases. Alicia not only represented me with every charge/case mentioned, but was able to get THEM ALL DISMISSED.....!!!!!! With regard to my Domestic-Violence Felony case and 2 DVRO's, Alicia truly listened to what I had to say and went the extra mile to fully understand every/all the facts involved in each case enabling her to see right through and expose the lies that had been brought against me. Her performance during each of my hearings clearly demonstrated this. I would also like to mention that despite everything I had been charged with, I NEVER ONCE felt negatively judged by Alicia. Throughout every step of my legal battles, it was always extremely clear that Alicia was on my side, and had my best interest at heart. She never failed to see straight through the BS of others making false accusations against you. All in all, Alicia is very intelligent, always acts in a professional manner, has well over a decade of experience, and is simply Incredible at what she does. She understands that bad things can happen to good people, and will fight to ensure that you have the best possible outcome, and protect your future. In summary, 2 criminal Felonies dismissed, 1 criminal misdemeanor dismissed, 2 Civil DVRO's dismissed. I think it goes without saying, I would recommend Alicia to essentially anybody dealing with similar matters. Thank you for all of your help Alicia.

Posted by anonymous | November 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

10/10. Highly Recommend!!

I hired Ms. Freeze for a review of a DUI plead that I had agreed to with a previous attorney I had hired. I felt that what I had initially been told and what I was in agreement with was not what I ended up receiving in court. She IMMEDIATELY went to court on my behalf and walked out of court with pos...itive news for my professional endeavours. I later hired Ms. Freeze for a Civil Restraining Order case where I was the Petitioner. Ms. Freeze was communicative, thorough, and well prepared for court. She was clear during her cross, kept the Respondent on topic and objected at the right moments. She heard me out and understood the impact this person was having on my life. In both cases Ms. Freeze listened to my case, heard my concerns, took my personal accounts into consideration, and prevailed on my behalf!!

Posted by David | April 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Professional and compassionate I truly believe she saved my life

I was facing my 3rd dui charge, and I was stressed to the point that I was falling deep into a depressed state. I'm an marine corps vet with 2 tours to iraq and receiving help for ptsd and alcohol abuse from the veterans affairs. I was looking at jail time, fines, dui classes. Alicia was amazing at k...eeping me informed and with her plan for how to handle my case with the courts. Thanks to her hard work and dedication I didn't spend a day in jail, the dui classes were not mandated by the judge and all fines were pushed back. Alicia was able to get the courts to see that I was in need of help not punishment. The judge mandated me to keep going to my VA therapy and to keep the courts updated with letters from my Dr. Thanks to this I have been sober for a year now, I was able to focus on my therapy, and I feel like I'm getting my life back. I really cannot say enough or express how grateful I am with Alicia, her work and compassion as my lawyer saved my life. She's amazing and I would recommend her any day!!

Posted by anonymous | March 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI Case

I never thought I would be in the situation i was in, facing a DUI and thinking all I worked for is ruined becuase of mistake. But hiring Alicia Freeze gave me back my life that I thought would crumble around me. I felt that my situation was complicated and would only lead to a not so great outcome. ...I was so wrong, Alicia gave me peace of mind and I left the office very aware of all things that can happen but most of all I was no longer stressing. She informed me at all times of what is happening and how she would look to attack different elements of my case. The greatest thing was I was never left in the dark about anything. Very speedy in my text, call, email responses and our rapport allowed for this process to be very seamless. She was thorough with what the guidelines I needed to do and deadlines I must meet and I can now say that hiring her was the best thing I could ever have done for my situation. I would recommend anytime you get a DUI get a lawyer ASAP and when you do get Alicia Freeze you will not be disappointed with her services. Thank you so much, take care and keep up the good work. Frank G.

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Alicia Claire Freeze's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Ruyle

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is on top of her game."

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Pieter O'Leary

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Elisabeth Silva

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Alicia is a smart, enthusiastic, careful and knowledgeable criminal defense attorney. She knows how to get the best result for her clients and will work hard to make it happen. I heartily endorse her."

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Alyssa Frazier

Family lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"Alicia has a great work ethic, excellent presentation in the courtroom, attention to detail, and truly cares about her clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Sara Coppin

Criminal defense lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Alicia took testimony and argued a motion for me as local counsel because I am based in Northern California. She did an outstanding job, putting in a huge amount of effort, taking on incredible opposition from the DA, and thanks to her, we won. My client was thrilled to work with her. I highly recommend Alicia, and look forward to working with her again."

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Ryan Tegnelia

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Ms. Freeze since she began her career and have watched as she has become one of the most zealous advocates in all of San Diego. Whether it's a minor offense or a more serious crime I would recommend Alicia to anyone in need of a criminal defense lawyer in southern California."

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Estevan Lucero

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joshua Price

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Alicia is a fierce and knowledgeable advocate for her clients. She is in court on a regular basis and knows what she is doing. I endorse this lawyer."

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Ashby Sorensen

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Ms. Freeze wholeheartedly! She is an amazing lawyer with excellent communication and advocacy skills on behalf of her clients. She is one of the best and brightest in Southern California and her clients are lucky to have her as their lawyer!"

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Brandon Naidu

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Ms. Freeze. She is one the hardest working and most dedicated attorneys in the profession. If you are considering hiring her for your criminal case, rest assured you are in good hands."

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Marcus DeBose

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Alicia is a thoughtful and motivated professional. She has excellent court presentation, case research and client management skills. She listens well to the needs of her clients and builds lasting bonds. She is an exceedingly pleasant person to deal with."

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Michael Scafiddi

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms Freeze has a great desire to fight for her clients. She is a hard working advocate who cares greatly about her clients. She thinks out of the box to provide her clients the greatest chance of success. I highly recommend her !"

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Kareem Ramadan

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've had the pleasure of working with Alicia on several criminal defense matters and have always been impressed with her strong work ethic, attention to detail, and desire to go the distance for her clients. I highly endorse Alicia."

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David Kestenbaum

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"When one of my former clients picked up a case in San Diego, I contacted Alicia to see if she could handle it. She was very prompt in responding and saved me two trips to San Diego! Alicia has a perfect courtroom demeanor that i look for when associating with someone!"

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Megan Scafiddi

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Co-worker

"Alicia is an excellent lawyer. What sets her apart from other attorneys is how much she cares about her clients and the work she does for them. She dedicates herself to her clients, and works most weekends, visiting clients in jail and working extra to make sure they get the very best defense. Alicia is knowledgeable about the court system in San Diego and has developed positive relationships with the prosecutors and judges. Having worked with Alicia for the last four year I can attest to her tenacity and dedication first hand and highly recommend her."

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Jonathan Reza

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Alicia is everything you want in an attorney. She's well liked, well spoken, and most importantly well versed in the law. She knows the ins and outs of the San Diego Court system, and provides invaluable guidance on how to navigate a criminal case. I'd recommend her to anyone who has a case in the San Diego area!"

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Douglas Gilliland

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"After 25 years as a solo-practitioner, it is great to collaborate on cases with someone that is so knowledgeable and energetic. Alicia is great."

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Joni Eisenstein

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Alicia is an energetic, competent, caring and zealous advocate. She runs her practice in a highly professional manner, demonstrating a strong command of criminal law. She is also adept at navigating her way through all courts in San Diego County resulting in favorable outcomes for her clients. I highly recommend Alicia."

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Ricson Dakanay

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"Alicia is a consummate professional and zealous advocate. She truly cares for her clients, and puts out maximum effort to ensure they receive justice. I would highly recommend Alicia to handle any of your criminal matters."

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Sammer Zakhour

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Alicia is a great lawyer with an engaging personality. She cares about her clients and works hard for them. I endorse her without hesitation."

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Douglas Gilliland

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ronald Powell

Criminal defense lawyer

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Sarah Powell

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2023

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2021

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2020

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2019

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Alicia C. Freeze, APC

2012 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices Of Michael A. Scafiddi, Inc.

Sample of Legal Cases

San Diego Nurse Acquitted on Involuntary Manslaughter over Inmate Death

Acquittal

Attorney

Not Guilty Verdict

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Education

2011

California Western School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

Michigan State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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