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

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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

25 years

95%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 24 years

State: California

Acquired: 2001

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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 Lara | July 01, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

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 11, 2025 | Hired 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 | Criminal Defense

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 08, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Federal Crime

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.

Posted by Belen Cervantes | December 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

The best criminal lawyer in San Diego

With all true honesty the best lawyer I've ever met and hired. This is my story. I found Ms. Garcia online. I dont even know how I ended up in her office. I swear she's God's gift to me because my life has been very troubled and turbulent. I was looking for a lawyer to save me. She was willing to he...lp me with a restraining order against my son's father. I remember storming in to her office nervous, scared and very figity. At times I was demanding. I tell you my case was very complicated.. I needed the best of the best and here she was Ms.Dacely Garcia. She asked me to collect any evidence that would prove some sort of defence against the father of my baby. He wanted to take my child away from me.. The father and I had a very bad relationship after our son was born it got worst we fought alot. We both had evidence of our domestic violance incidents. At the time I was on probation for a felony dui. I was scared that the court was going to grant the father custody because of the evidence he had against me. Court was in session and Ms. Garcia represented me. You wouldn't believe how fast she put all the paper work together and how efficient,professional,honest,diligent,understanding she was. Her skills and her law knowledge was impressive. She new what she was doing. I was impressed. The judge granted me all custody of my son and granted a 3 yr restraining order. Since I was the aggressor at time I was given a 52 program to complete but I had my son. I had won!! I couldn't believe what was happening. Ms.Garcia fought for me. It doesn't end there. One month later I call her telling her I was being charged with a dui and that I was on probation. My son was taken by cps because father had called stating that baby was in danger because I was on drugs. I refused to take a drug test. I didn't think I needed to. Well I was wrong they came next day picked up my baby. I was devastated. So the dui incident happened. I storm into her office. Right away picks up the phone calls my probation officer. Convince them to not dig into what was going on. That it was a misunderstanding and that she was going to resolve it and represent my innocence. My probation orders me to contact scram and join the program for 6 months. Court comes for the dui. I tell you I though I was going to jail. Well I didn't this would of been my 3rd dui. Ms.Garcia kept me out of jail and with no dui charge. She was my rock in the storm I tell you shes the best of the best. Always answered the phone when I called. I remember calling her one day and she was in a funeral but still managed to put ease to my soul. Its amazing. She truly a one of a kind lawyer. My cases were tuff I tell you. Im so thankful for her. She saved me. When I thought there was no hope I've hired other lawyers they all did me dirty. Stole my money. They were lazy. Took there clients for granted because they been doing there job for a long time. I was just another case But not to Ms.Garcia she didn't make me feel like that. She's a true Savior. Her price is legitimate. When it comes to lawyers you have to becareful but she is an authentic lawyer. When it came down to pay the lawyer fees it was an Honor. I couldn't have asked for a better lawyer.

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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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