Joshua Rollin Bourne

Joshua Rollin Bourne

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 23 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Juvenile, Domestic Violence ... +2 more

Bristol Square, 185 W 'F' St Ste 100, San Diego, CA

About Joshua

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 50%

Our firm has vast experience in drunk driving cases and we are prepared to use our experience to aide you in your situation. Fighting a charge like this is not easy. It's important to have a qualified lawyer on your side fighting for you.

24 years

50%
Juvenile Law 35%

Need a juvenile delinquency attorney in San Diego? Call the Law Office of Joshua R. Bourne for a free consultation.

24 years

35%
Criminal Defense 5%

Welcome to the Law Office of Joshua R. Bourne. We are dedicated to providing quality legal services and are skilled in the areas of criminal law and DUI defense.

24 years

5%
Domestic Violence 5%

Welcome to the Law Office of Joshua R. Bourne. We are dedicated to providing quality legal services and are skilled in the areas of domestic violence, as well as criminal and DUI defense.

24 years

5%
Expungement 5%

We can help you obtain a documented dismissal of your case.

24 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 250-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 23 years

State: California

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Joshua R. Bourne

Bristol Square, 185 W 'F' St Ste 100, San Diego, CA, 92101

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Joshua Rollin Bourne's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

36 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 14 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Daniel | May 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

10/10 experience

Highly highly recommend Bourne legal. After consulting with several lawyers about my first DUI case I went with Mr. Bourne due to his reasonable rates and clear communication. This was my first time ever getting in trouble with the law, so the whole process was very intimidating and could have easily... turned into a complete nightmare. With the help of Mr. Bourne, I was easily able to navigate what needed to be done and was able to put this huge mistake into the past. He did a fantastic job guiding me every step of the way and managed to get my case to be dropped to a wet and reckless. I will always be grateful for Mr. Bourne's help in getting my life back on track.

Posted by Elizabeth Hiday Stephens | February 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Even with the odds against us, Mr. Bourne still fought for me and we WON.

I highly recommend Mr. Bourne. I have a history of fraud charges and recently got convicted of sending drugs into a jail while on probation. I was only out 4 months when they came to my home to arrest me. I hired Mr. Bourne based off his good reviews and I was glad I did. For some reason the just...ice system does not like me, but Mr. Bourne fought for me and got me 6 months in a work furlough program even when I had no county time left. One month into my sentence my mom passed away and she was my dads caregiver who has an LVAD and requires a caregiver. My Dad and I hired Mr. Bourne again to go back to court for a sentence modification. After serving 85 days it was our court date and Probation kept denying house arrest saying I was terrible on probation and had no desire to help me or put me on house arrest and felt I should've went to prison and was upset I was even at work furlough. Mr. Bourne pleaded my case to the judge who really wanted to help me based on my circumstances but said only the DA could modify my case. Mr. Bourne and the DA spoke and WE WON!!! The judge and the DA recalled my sentenced and modified it to time served and I was released that day from work furlough and sent home on probation. I have NEVER seen anything like this happen. I kept telling my dad, we only had a 20% chance of winning, and Mr. Bourne and I both knew the outcome probably wasn't going to be good, but he still fought for me. This man is truly a GREAT ATTORNEY. Its because of him, that I am back home with my Dad and we can now grieve the loss of my mother. Hire him, you wont regret it. #HIDAY #STEPHENS

Posted by anonymous | May 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Joshua Bourne Knowledgeable and Dependable

Needing a lawyer means you’re probably in a stressful situation. Joshua understood that and was able to provide me with a strategy and results that helped calm my nerves. He kept me in the loop at all times and advised me accordingly. His ability to emphasize and his knowledge of the the legal syste...m makes him one of the best lawyers in our county. Call him you won’t regret it.

Posted by Tiffany | April 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Extremely professional

I would highly recommend Josh Bourne as your lawyer for your legal needs. Josh made the unpleasant process of getting a divorce as simple and painless as possible. I appreciated his timely communication, professionalism, and sage advice. Definitely felt that he had my best interest at heart.

Posted by Steven | October 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Joshua Bourne

I received a letter from Joshua Bourne in the mail offering legal help. After calling and speaking with him about my case i felt very comfortable and confident about the situation. His price was very reasonable and fair, i was able to make payments. He is very professional and friendly and has great ...communication. He was there with me in court multiple times. Josh has been helping me with my case for the past year and i am hoping to have the case dismissed soon. I highly recommend Joshua Bourne. Thank you.

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Joshua Rollin Bourne's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brent Pfeiffer

Family lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly recommend Mr. Bourne. Josh is a hardworking and trustworthy attorney. Your in good hands with Mr. Bourne."

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Matthew Verduzco

Family lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Josh is a great attorney. Our office has sent our own clients to him for representation in matters that we don't handle. Josh is very responsive and takes care of his clients personally. Hire Josh if you want a real advocate."

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Joshua Price

Family lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Josh is a lawyer that I would absolutely trust with my family and my life. He puts his heart and soul into your case and definitely knows his stuff. I would not hesitate to hire him for family related matters. I endorse this lawyer."

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Rodolfo Herrera

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Joshua as co-counsel on cases as well as referred client to him. I trust Joshua and believe his is an honest and hard working attorney."

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Richard Arroyo

Family lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. Bourne for about 4 years. We have worked together on cases and I have found him to be very professional and his attention to detail is impressive, It takes a particular personality to represent family law clients and I have found him to be patient with persons in these highly stressful life events. Mr. Bourne is personable and highly respected in the family law legal community and I can recommend him without reservation."

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Charles Gilliland

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Josh since he started practice many years ago. He is not only a good, caring and compassionate person but a very talented and tenacious lawyer.. it is without hesitation the I endorse him."

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Ernest Lee

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a great guy and a great lawyer. He is always busy which says it all. Thank you for Josh Bourne"

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Erik Friis

Family lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have know Josh for many years and he is a great lawyer!! I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Greene

Family lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joshua Bourne is an excellent attorney I have known and observed in court for more than 10 years. He works extremely hard on behalf of his clients and has tremendous courtroom experience. He is professional, experienced, and has a great reputation in the legal community. Josh is reliable and steady. He is there for you when he is needed most. I strongly endorse this attorney."

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Bradley Corbett

Family lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known josh for years. He is a great lawyer. I trust him and know the legal community trusts him. I have referred him cases and he does a great job."

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David Hallett

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Josh is a great lawyer and is responsive and knowledgeable."

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Kevin Lemieux

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Josh is a great trial attorney who works hard for his clients. I've seen him in trial and he's very good."

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Julie Wolff

Child custody lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. We opposed one another in several juvenile dependency matters. Mr. Bourne is a great trial attorney and fights hard for his clients."

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Alan Adriance

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have found Mr. Bourne to be both an excellent attorney and an honest person, which are rare and desirable qualities not often found together. I have personally witnessed him achieve outstanding results on behalf of his clients and have even sought his advice as it applied to my own practice. I strongly recommend that anybody seeking representation trust their legal matter to Josh. I endorse this lawyer. I endorse this lawyer."

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David Boertje

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joshua Bourne is an excellent lawyer. I have referred my own clients to him when they have needed help with family law matters such as divorce and custody issues and he has always provided top notch legal representation. He has a stellar reputation amongst lawyers, judges and those in the legal field in the San Diego community. He always zealously advocates for his clients and I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking help for a divorce, child custody, or any other family law matter."

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Michael Kern

Family lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Friend

"Josh Bourne is an excellent attorney who works extremely hard on behalf of his clients. He is professional, experienced, and has a great reputation in the legal community. I strongly endorse this attorney."

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William O'Connell

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Greene

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Erik Friis

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Charles Gilliland

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Ernest Lee

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G. Cole Casey

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Scott Williams

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Rodolfo Herrera

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Richard Arroyo

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Brent Pfeiffer

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Matthew Verduzco

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Julie Wolff

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

AVVO Client's Choice, AVVO

2002

Traynor Moot Court First Place Oral Advocacy, State Moot Court

2002

Witkin Award Trial Practice, UC Davis

Work Experience

2006 - 2015

Owner, The Law Office of Joshua R. Bourne

2002 - 2004

Deputy City Attorney, San Diego City Attorney

2002 - 2002

Post Bar Law Clerk, San Diego District Attorney's Office

Associations

2020 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2020 - Present

San Diego Family Law Bar Association

Member

2020 - Present

South Bay Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Criminal Defense Bar Association (CDBA) and Criminal Defense Lawyer's Club (CDLC)

Member

2010 - Present

California DUI Lawyers Association

Member

2002 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2003 - 2021

San Diego County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Juvenile Dependency Cases

Reunification of Child with Parent

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Education

2002

University of California at Davis School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

Tufts University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

Institute of European Studies

Speaking Engagements

2014

Juvenile Dependency at the Law Office of Joshua R. Bourne

The Best Interest of the Child - Reclaiming Your Parental Rights

Publications

2014

The Law Office of Joshua R. Bourne The Best Interest of the Child - A Quick Guide to Reclaiming Your Parental Rights

Languages

English

Activity

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