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 Alexia | June 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney

He’s the BEST!

Joe was AWESOME. I felt hopeless about my situation and didn’t know if I could even get my drivers license back. Not even 6 months into him working on my case, he got the DMV to agree to give me back my license. This guy knows his stuff, super friendly and communicative. I’m grateful for the work he ...did and highly recommend him.

Posted by David | January 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

THIS MAN IS A PROFESSIONAL

Attorney Seipel worked on a DUI expungement case that was difficult to pass due to the short duration since the end of my probation period. With his coaching and advice, we were able to present our case in a hearing and the judge granted the petition to expunge the DUI case. I would definitely recomm...end Joe Seipel for any DUI case as he came highly recommended to me by my DUI attorney, who also obtained great results for me on my actual DUI case. Great attorney and great team.

Posted by Cristina | September 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent Work Ethic

Mr. Seipel effectively managed a complex restraining order case for me & successfully prevented false criminal charges despite multiple unfounded allegations toward me. His effective communication with the City Attorney & skilled court performance were crucial to achieving a positive outcome. I am gr...ateful that I hired an experienced attorney because if not, I would for sure be battling a false criminal case now which would have negative consequences for my life. Mr. Seipel’s professionalism & expertise were evident throughout the legal matter. I am very satisfied with his services & the outcome of my case. I highly recommend Mr. Seipel for his exceptional legal representation. I hope Mr. Seipel continues to have success in his profession & a happy life.

Posted by Adrian | September 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Great communication and quick results in personal injury case

Joseph represented me in a personal injury case after I swallowed broken glass that was served to me in a drink at a well known restaurant chain. Joseph was a great communicator, acted quickly, and we reached an acceptable settlement with the restaurant. While I hope I'll not have another personal in...jury case in the near future, if I do, my first call will be to Joseph. He was a pleasure to work with, and I highly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | May 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Outstanding Legal Representation

I had the privilege of working with Joe to expunge my "wet and wreck less driving" charge from my record. From the outset, Joe instilled confidence in me that we could achieve a positive outcome. His professionalism and dedication were evident throughout the entire process. Joe not only fulfilled... every promise he made but also went above and beyond to ensure my peace of mind. His ability to navigate the legal complexities and keep me informed was truly commendable. I felt supported and reassured, knowing that Joe was committed to getting the job done. I wholeheartedly recommend Joe to anyone facing a similar situation. His expertise, reliability, and genuine care for his clients set him apart.

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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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