Dacely Garcia

Dacely Garcia

also known as Dacely D. Garcia, APLC

5.0
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 24 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights

424 F Street Suite 205, San Diego, CA

About Dacely

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 95%

Federal and State Criminal Defense (Felonies and Misdemeanors); Post-Conviction Relief; Restraining Orders; limited civil rights violations

24 years

95%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 24 years

State: California

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Dacely D. Garcia, APLC

424 F Street Suite 205, San Diego, CA, 92101

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Dacely Garcia's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Gissel | September 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

More than a lawyer, she truly fights for you.

We are beyond grateful for the incredible work of attorney Dacely Garcia. Words cannot fully express how much we appreciate her dedication, professionalism, and compassion through this difficult process. She not only guided us with clarity and confidence, but also showed true care and commitment ever...y step of the way. Thanks to her support, we felt heard, understood, and in the best possible hands. We highly recommend her to anyone in need of legal representation. She’s not only an outstanding attorney but also someone who goes above and beyond for her clients. Thanks again Dacely!!!

Posted by Lara | July 1, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Dacely Garcia is an amazing skillful Attorney!

I first met Dacely Garcia at the lowest point in my life in the visiting room of the federal jail downtown San Diego. Looking across the table at her I thought, “How could could she possibly understand my life, what I had been through, and what brought me to this point?” I was distrustful, afraid, a...nd hopeless. I came to realize that she was understanding, but it was not her understanding of me that was most important. What was most important was most important was that she is a skillful attorney, and skilled she is! Understanding me was secondary. She helped me to see how important it was to be honest and remorseful about what I had done. She encouraged me to get the help I needed physically and mentally. I had severe back pain and walked with a cane. I also have PTSD. For both these reasons I thought I would not be able to work. Dacely Garcia got my sentencing date continued long enough for me to get much needed back surgery and recovery time. I also began seeing a trauma therapist. I am no longer in pain, I can walk without a cane, and I have begun to heal from my trauma. Because of this I have hope for the future and will forever be grateful to her. In the beginning it took a little time, but now I completely trusted her. Dacely Garcia did not coddle me or give me false hope. She guided me in the right direction, fought hard for me, and got me the best possible outcome. I was first told that the maximum time I could do was 20 years. If I had not followed the guidance of Dacely Garcia I have no doubt that I would have been sentenced to the maximum time. Instead I was sentenced to a year. This is a huge difference and an amazing outcome! I am no longer hopeless! Thank you Dacely Garcia!!!

Posted by Yadira | February 7, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very satisfied with my legal situation and time

If you’re looking for a lawyer, who gives their all & truly cares about their clients, & is willing to put her heart & soul into her work I highly recommend Mis.Garcia when going through my legal situation,she assured me patience, & gave me peace, reassured me that everything was going to be OK. She...’s dedicating when it comes to her clients . She got me the best deal she can get! took so much time & effort on her behalf and very trust worthy & straight forward With her work as well. I’m very grateful & blessed to have such a great lawyer. I’m very satisfied with the time that I was given on my legal case, & the opportunities I was able to get because of all the effort she put into my case with no hesitation I would hire her again . I know that she’s someone that I could count on that I can call & ask questions about any legal situation & gives me great feedback & helps me out when it comes to my legal situation,. Thank you so much. For all your time & effort!

Posted by briana | November 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

very profesional intellegent attorney

In Oct 22 2023 I found myself arrested and looking and 20 year sentence. My attorney told me it would lower to 3 year due to my circumstances. Further time went by my attorney Miss Dalcey stayed in touched and worked with me to make a plan . She very honest and hard working . She never neglected her ...roll as my attorney throughout the whole year I was out on bail she communicated tried her best to see if their would be any possibility for me to do my time outside since I do have a son . A year past with all her hard work she never lost faith in me and worked with me not only as my attorney I can really see she cared for me and my situation. She asked about my son and checked up on my progress . This year Oct 23 2024 I got my sentencing and even though it looked impossible a year ago thanks to all her persistence . I was given 3 years probation no time served . Couldn’t ask for a better attorney’s very grateful for her . Recommend her 10/10 .

Posted by James | December 8, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF OF EXTRAORDINARY REPRESENTATION , LOOK NO FURTHER!

Dacely was hired to represent me in a Federal incitement case that I was involved in. I was facing 16 years in prison. My mental and physical health was in jeopardy due to the stress of the case. She literally saved my life. I thought there was no light at the end of the tunnel. I was extremely stres...sed out and did not understand the process of legal proceedings. She explained to me every step of the process and what was to be expected in terms I could understand. She always showed compassion and patience with me. Her professionalism and knowledge of the law gave me the confidence I needed to stay strong for the 24 months leading up to the sentencing. I was so impressed with her determination to seek the fair justice that I truly deserved. She went above and beyond any expectations that I could have ever imagined. She took the time to update me on any new developments with my case as it was progressing. Furthermore, she exhausted every avenue to find the best solution to win my case. Only 1% of all Federal cases like mine have a favorable outcome. Dacely fought hard for me and was able to get my sentence reduced to one year of home confinement, with probation to follow. I literally would not have been able to write this review if I was not represented by Dacely. Thanks to her, I was given the opportunity to regain my freedom and turn my life around. There are no words to express my gratitude toward her. She never stopped fighting for and believing in me until the very end.

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Christian Ham

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly endorse Ms. Garcia."

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Carlos Ruan

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Ms. Garcia for several years, I have personally seen her work in court and her written pleadings. She is an excellent lawyer. She has always provided helpful advice when I have consulted with her on my Federal Cases. I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

2001

Scholarship, Public Interest Law Foundation

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of Dacely D. Garcia, APLC

Associations

2025 - Present

San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association

Member

2025 - Present

Federal Bar Association

Education Committee Member

2024 - Present

Latinas in the Law

Member

Education

2001

California Western School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

California State University, Dominguez Hills

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

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