Anthony Joseph Solare

Anthony Joseph Solare

5.0
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 35 years

Family Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation ... +5 more

101 W Broadway Ste 1280, San Diego, CA

About Anthony

Biography

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Family 73%

I have been preparing to be a family law attorney since I was a kid: The eldest of 5, I watched my mother go through 4 marriages. So when I say I know what you are going through, what I mean is that I really get it.

18 years

73%
Criminal Defense 10%

Having started off as a prosecutor, I know how cops and prosecutors think, what they are trying to do and how they do it. I do what is necessary to combat this at all stages of a case, from investigation through trial

28 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 35 years

State: California

Acquired: 1990

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Location

Law Offices of Anthony Joseph Solare

101 W Broadway Ste 1280, San Diego, CA, 92101

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Anthony Joseph Solare's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by J Scott | April 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Anthony is awesome

Tony was absolutely awesome with my case. Knowledgeable, able, and on it throughout. I don't hesitate to recommend him.

Posted by Scot and Trina | August 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The Best in his Class !!

About twenty years ago, Tony had helped my parents and I get through a challenging criminal case. Achieving the best result possible. But, it is now twenty years later and I am scrambling for an attorney in a family law case. I thought of Tony briefly, but shrugged him off thinking.....he doesn't pra...ctice family law. Until, I am now down to the wire and I need representation fast, like now. I am downtown San Diego and I decide to reach out to Tony on a whim. Not only do I locate Tony, I leave a message with his firm briefly explaining the situation. Its a Friday and I am thinking I am toast. The next day, Saturday, and Tony calls and tells me to meet him on Monday to go over the case. I did not even have to ask him one question about fees? is he available, can he be proactive, nothing. It was like such loyalty from his prior work twenty years ago like it was yesterday! He did not miss a beat. He was on it from hello and went on to win with the best results possible. I guess I am trying to say that Tony is so good and with it for his clients that he responded just like the twenty years did not even exist. He operates today like he did twenty years ago. And he has been through a hell of a lot since then. Tony is my attorney for life! No questions asked. The best in his class. There is no one better, period !! I rest my case.

Anthony Solare

Replied last August 13, 2022

Scot & Trina, Wow, thank you for the very kind words. As you know, it was a highly emotional case and I am so glad that you approved me going in the direction I did at the hearing. Apparently, I was on to something! I was very gratified to get the result we did, it meant a great deal to me. Tony

Posted by Kelly | April 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Knowledgeable and responsive

I have never heard of a divorce is traumatizing or as messy as my own. I was devastated by the unfair and untrue allegations my ex brought to the court and the resulting financial, custody, emotional and mental battle that ensued. Tony met with me the same day I contacted him and assured me he would ...always tell the truth even if I didn’t want to hear it. I was not at all prepared financially for this divorce and we worked out a very reasonable payment plan. The constant onslaught of paperwork, emails, Serving notices and phone calls were very overwhelming but Tony was able to take care of everything for me and simplify the process in a situation I thought would never resolve. Once the dust settled and I felt emotionally and mentally ready to represent myself Tony graciously shared the pros and cons of my decision and we came to an agreement that I could handle the rest on my own. I would highly recommend Mr. Solare to anyone facing an extremely difficult divorce with high conflict and mental and emotional trauma involved.

Posted by Happy client | August 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Happy client

Mr. Solare started the divorce process for me. He was very professional. He explained the process to me so I understood every step. He always kept me up to date when action was taken. I felt in the loop at all times. Great communication and responds to calls and emails quickly. I like that he t...ries to keep the costs in check. I ended up stopping the divorce process and he was supportive. I will definitely keep his number and will refer anyone looking for a good attorney.

Anthony Solare

Replied last August 04, 2018

Thank you so much. I was glad to be there to help and even happier when you reconciled with your spouse. I wish you all the best moving forward.

Posted by anonymous | July 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Mr. Anthony Solare & His Team Have My Vote!!

Recently, I was falsely accused of various types of misconduct at my place of employment which in turn, caused me to lose my long-time job as a Paramedic here in San Diego. I never received any type of due process with my Human Resources Dept. and was immediately terminated with no questions aske...d. To make matters worse, these twisted and false allegations not only cost me my job, they beckoned the calling of the local police and then............the FBI. Needless to say, I was beyond lost and confused and didn’t know where to turn. As a long-time certified California Firefighter and licensed Paramedic, I Immediately went into the tactical mindset and began diligently searching online for an attorney with the same same type of tactical mindset and in turn, by the grace of God, I found Mr. Anthony Solare and his team. My first meeting with him was straightforward with no “false promises” and no head games. He displayed legitimate confidence and his spoken-words emulated that of a respectful and self-starting professional. He shot straight from the hip and advised me legally of what and what not to do and assured me that once he took hold of the reigns, I’d be in safe hands. I appreciated his straightforward manner along with our candid conversation. He’s professionally aggressive and leaves no stone “unturned” when it comes to gathering and compiling evidence. His unrelenting desire for my success and the fact that he genuinely cares, saved my career from being ruined because of these false allegations. When the FBI continued to contact me, I advised Mr. Solare and in his “calm & cool” manner, he reassured me once again and not long after, he called and advised me that he made contact with the FBI and from that day forward, I never heard back from them. I was once again able to take a deep breath and relax. Any points I brought up or questions I had, he was on top of it to get the best results that I needed. My case ended up being dismissed and now, I can begin making repairs to not only my career here in San Diego but also my reputation that has been tarnished because of this. I could not have asked for a more respectable and professional team as Mr. Anthony Solares! I highly recommend him for anybody who finds themselves in the clutches of a legal battle! I will forever keep his contact information handy in hopes of NEVER having to hire him again, BUT, if ever I or somebody I know finds themselves in an unfortunate circumstance and in need of the best possible legal representation, Mr. Anthony Solare will be the professional for whom I shall be recommending!

Anthony Solare

Replied last July 31, 2018

This is high praise indeed, we really appreciate your kind words. It is rewarding for us to have helped you achieve a result that allows you to move forward without the burden of this case. We also hope you never need us again but do not hesitate to reach out if we can help you in any way.

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Tricia Chang

Family lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tony is very articulate in the courtroom, and is always prepared. It is evident that he puts in the time and effort for all of his clients and is dedicated to them. I would not hesitate to recommend him."

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Vera Livingstone

Family lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Tony works hard for his clients and works with counsel to achieve the best outcome in the most efficient way. I highly recommend Anthony Solare for Family Law Cases."

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James Dicks

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"This attorney works very hard for the client and keeps up with the law by attending legal seminars to assist them in this regard. I endorse this attorney."

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Michael Shemtoub

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Our QC and Safety Plans, of cource we only extract the applicable parts or summaries and we do not include in our proposals the entire plan, unless they ask for it specifically."

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Education

1990

California Western School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

University of California - San Diego

BS - Bachelor of Science, Political Science

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