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Frederick Matthew Carroll

3.7
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 22 years

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

406 9th Avenue, Suite 311, San Diego, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 22 years

State: California

Acquired: 2003

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Law Offices of Frederick Matthew Carroll

406 9th Avenue, Suite 311, San Diego, CA, 92101

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3.7 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | January 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney

The best lawyer in San Diego - FIVE STARS - Highly Recommend!

Mr. Carroll's exceptional professionalism, knowledge of the law and dedication to my case was simply outstanding. I have never needed a lawyer before, so I wasn't sure what to expect. I can honestly say that the service I received was exemplary. He continually provided sound legal advice and spent... countless hours working on my case. He kept me updated regularly and was extremely diligent in accomplishing our legal goals. I read the one-star reviews on this website and I can tell you from my experience, those comments sound nothing like Mr. Carroll. His demeanor and very impressive knowledge of the law made him very easy to deal with and he did not force me to make any types of decisions. He simply gave me the facts regarding my legal standing, advised me on my options and allowed me to make my own decisions going forward. You would be lucky to even meet a lawyer of Mr. Carroll's caliber, let alone have him represent you.

Posted by anonymous | November 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Worst Attorney Ever

I had to fire Mr. Carroll and GoPro per. With an attorney like him, who needs a DA? He was worse than the district attorney trying to get me to incriminate myself. It almost seemed like he had a hidden agenda. Perhaps a deal with the DA. I had a federal case and he had me go to court without seeing a... judge only DA, arresting officer, and another officer. Carroll yelled at me at the top of his lungs trying to get me to incriminate myself. He only visit me twice and both times he smell like whiskey and kept going on talking about heroin. My case had nothing to do with heroin. I can tell he was under the influence.

Posted by anonymous | April 06, 2014 | Criminal Defense

this guy will let you down ,

This guy will tell you exactly what you want to hear when you initially sit down with him for the first time. He has to open up a law encyclopedia to answer difficult questions that he doesn't know the answers to. He missed 2 court hearings and has a excuse for everything. He violated several rules o...f professional conduct while representing me , I sincerely regret ever walking into his office. He was never on my side. His lack of communication and diligence had a detrimental affect on my life. I never imagined my case would turn out like it did . The search was illegal and Fred was too much of a coward to challenge anything . He won't fight for you bottom line .

Posted by anonymous | March 04, 2009 | Criminal Defense

Great Lawyer

I was set up to do some serious time for a stupid mistake. Someone put me in touch with Fred and it was GREAT! He got me a lot less time than I thought I would get. He always got back to me and answered all of my questions. He even calmed my mom down when she was freaking out! I would reccomend ...this guy to anyone who is in trouble!

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Forest Wilkerson

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"It is with great enthusiasm that I endorse Fred Carroll for criminal defense. I met Fred in law school and know that he had been a zealous, dedicated, and passionate advocate for criminal defendants since before he began law school. In his over 10 years of practice, Fred has gained the knowledge and experience to handle ANY criminal matter that comes his way, from the smallest trespassing case to the most complex of murder cases. I have referred cases to Fred with great confidence and have not been disappointed with the results. He is one of the few people I would trust to refer a client. I strongly endorse Mr. Carroll."

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Melissa Bobrow

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Fred is a fearless trial attorney. He works fluidly in both federal and state court. Anytime I have a question on anything from a DUI to a murder - Fred has the answer. I highly recommend Fred Carroll."

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Matthew Koken

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Carroll has the knowledge and dedication needed to help his clients during their troubling times. He goes above and beyond client expectations and gets outstanding results. I highly recommend him."

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

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Univ of San Diego SOL

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Macalester Coll

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