Joseph Kelly Seipel

PRO

Joseph Kelly Seipel

4.9
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 5 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation, Expungement

225 Broadway Ste 1750, San Diego, CA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Joseph

Biography

Practical and Personal Legal Representation throughout Southern California and Maui.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 60%

Has worked on a wide range of cases, from hundreds of DUI's, to fraud and firearm offenses, to Restraining Orders and car accidents, to murders and multiple-defendant RICO cases.

6 years | 100 cases

60%
Personal Injury 25%

5 years | 10 cases

25%
Litigation 10%

I handle Domestic Violence Restraining Orders (DVRO's), Civil Harassment Restraining Orders (CHRO's), and Gun Violence Restraining Orders (GVRO's).

7 years | 15 cases

10%
Expungement 5%

Handled hundreds of expungements, felony reduction motions, and motions for early termination of probation with almost a perfect track record.

6 years | 100 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025 2024 2023

Licenses

Licensed in Hawaii for 4 years

State: Hawaii

Acquired: 2021

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 5 years

State: California

Acquired: 2021

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Joseph Seipel

225 Broadway Ste 1750, San Diego, CA, 92101

seipellawoffice.com/

Joseph Kelly Seipel's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

34 Client Reviews

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Posted by James | January 22, 2024 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Great Attorney

Joe helped me get my DUI expunged from my record. At the start of this process I didn’t know what would happen or if we would be successful in our efforts. After working with Joe it was apparent to me that we had a great shot of making it happen. Throughout the process Joe was professional and very h...elpful. He successfully did everything he said he was going to do from the start of the process to the end. Joe also made me feel comfortable and not so stressed out about my situation because I knew he was going to get the job done. I would highly recommend Joe for anyone in a similar situation.

Posted by Brandon | December 06, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

10 out of 10! Would recommend!

I had never been in trouble with the law before. In fact, I have worked many years in the criminal justice system. A few weeks ago, I was arrested on some accusations that were completely made up and utterly false. After speaking with many law firms around San Diego I was recommended to the law firm ...that Mr. Seipel works for. After my conversation with him I knew that he was someone I could put my faith in. My case was simple yet complex. It involved a criminal arrest and then the city of San Diego added on civil accusations for no reason. I hired Mr. Seipel for the criminal charges but could not afford any help with my civil case. Mr. Seipel took care of the criminal charges and helped guide me along with the many questions that I had regarding the civil accusations that the city of San Diego was alleging against me. No other lawyer would have given me their unpaid time to answer the questions involving that aspect of the case that they were not getting paid for. Yet, Mr. Seipel did. Having worked in criminal justice I got to know countless lawyers and Mr. Seipel sets himself apart from the stereotypical ones that I had encountered before. Not only did he know his job and guide me in the right direction, but he also did so while exuding admirable morals and integrity. I am hurt by the incident and wrongful arrest that I had to endure but I am happy and proud to have been able to interact with Mr. Seipel during its resolution. If anyone needs help with legal matters, I would strongly encourage them to contact Mr. Seipel and seek his guidance.

Posted by anonymous | September 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Highly recommend!

Joseph is an excellent attorney. He was very approachable, available, and responsive. He made the entire process of obtaining my expungement straight forward and easy. He was also non-judgmental and empathetic while trying to understand my situation and goals for obtaining an expungement. After g...athering the necessary information from me, Joseph put it all together and attended the court date. The process was streamlined, and the result was early termination of probation and expungement. This will be critical in moving my healthcare career forward. Overall it was an excellent experience!

Posted by Ethan | August 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Excellent Lawyer

Highly recommend Mr Seipel for any DUI expungement cases. Very professional and got everything done in a timely matter.

Posted by Coral | July 29, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Best Lawyer in San Diego

Joseph was extremely efficient and professional representing my personal injury case. He was quick to respond and worked very diligently. Not only is Joseph extremely knowledgeable, he is also very personable and an amazing consultant on top of that. I highly recommend Joseph as your attorney.

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Associate, Blair Defense Criminal Lawyers

Associations

2024 - Present

California DUI Lawyers Association

2024 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of San Diego

Education

2020

University of San Diego

JD

2016

Bowling Green State University

BS

N/A

University of San Diego School of Law

Publications

2025

Trial Bar News A DUI and the DMV

2025

Languages

English

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