Kerry Lee Armstrong
About Kerry
Biography
The Law Offices of Kerry L. Armstrong, APLC, exists to help individuals who have been charged with a criminal offense. If you have been accused of committing a crime, you should not waste any time in speaking to a criminal defense lawyer in San Diego at this office. The three-attorney team at this law office has nearly forty years of combined experience in criminal defense. The office is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the San Diego Criminal Defense Bar Association. In addition, it has received an “A” rating from the Better Business Bureau and has had cases featured by CNN, CBS, Inside Edition, NBC, MSNBC, Fox, Court TV, Dateline NBC, ABC, and many others. You will find the professional representation you are looking for when you contact The Law Offices of Kerry L. Armstrong, APLC, today and secure the help which your case calls for. The law firm focuses on making sure that no stone is unturned when representing a client, whether it be someone charged with petty theft all the way to capital murder.
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Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
28 years | 3,000 cases
28 years | 750 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 27 years
State: California
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Offices of Kerry L. Armstrong, APLC
750 B Street, Suite 2840, San Diego, CA, 92101
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Kerry Lee Armstrong's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | December 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Lazy as heck
So lazy, all they did is lie lie lie. Called them repeatedly and they would lie about be on top of the matter!!!!! Don’t hire them !!!!!!!!!! Save your money.
Kerry Armstrong
Replied last April 25, 2024If this anonymous poster ever decides to post their name, I will gladly reply to these baseless accusations.
Posted by anonymous | August 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Don't Hire Kerry
Kerry proved to be everything you don't want your lawyer to be: Incompetent, unreachable, late to court hearings, and to top it off he has a huge ego! He calls from unknown number, to call him you have to go thru the switch board and leave msgs. Most of the time he doesn't even call back, and other...
Kerry Armstrong
Replied last April 25, 2024Another anonymous poster. I cannot adequately refute something that did not happen and was posted by someone who will not reveal their name.
Posted by Steve | August 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney
public defender would have been better
Lazy, Late, and incompetent. late for court twice. Had me plead guilty to a charge i wasn't guilty of. [Out of state residents are not required to register their weapons.] Cost me four times the actual amount of restitution. Poor communication. Tried emailing me that he was late for court beca...
Kerry Armstrong
Replied last April 25, 2024I saved Steve from a prison sentence. I never make anyone plead. Ever. Rather, he pled guilty because his crime was caught on a Ring doorbell camera. He also was living in CA and definitely had to register his assault rifles.
Posted by Jeff | June 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney
BEST LAW FIRM IN SAN DIEGO
I can validate what others have stated on this site. I met and hired Dan Greene and Kerry Armstrong in 2014 after releasing my first attorney. Needless to say, selecting this firm to represent me in my high profile case was one of the best decisions that I ever made. Besides knowing their way around ...
Posted by Chris | May 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Dan Greene, Great Defence Attorney
We hired Dan Greene from law firm of Kerry Armstrong and was extremely pleased with his attention to the case and resolving the matter by his attention to getting to the facts and preparing a very credible case against the DA. The case was dropped due to Dan's compelling arguments and presentation of...
Kerry Lee Armstrong's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Kerry Armstrong is an incredible defense attorney. He put's his client's needs before his own and ensures that the client is well cared for. He is not the type of attorney who will take a case and convince the client to take a plea deal. He knows the law and ensures that the prosecution understands where the case has weaknesses to ensure that his clients get the best results possible. If you get in trouble in San Diego there is really only one attorney to call; Kerry Lee Armstrong."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer as the biggest crook and con artist there ever was . He defends child molesters , drinks to celerbrate that he pulled one off on the jury by his lies allowing them to injure other innocent children.Look on the internet you can see him drinking with his cronys. He is what makes a lawyer have a bad reputation. he lies cheats, violates his clients privilege to confidential communication. Lawyers should uphold justice not endorse criminal behavior and lie to do it.His infamous defense is he just brushed against the child. he did not mean to touch her or sexually assault her. If you look on the internet you can see him drinking champagne celebrating that he pulled one off, just like the Casey Anthony situation a smooth , sly, crooked, unbalanced, lush, lawyer . He should be disbarrred in my opinion . one of the worst crooks i came across in my career which was 32 years as an attorney. He even looks the part"
"I endorse Kerry. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Kerry is the best trial attorney in San Diego. I would know, I have worked with him for over 9 years, and have learned from Kerry since before I was even licensed to practice law. Don't just take my word for it though; take the word of the entire San Diego Criminal Defense Bar Association who voted him Trial Attorney of the Year in 2012 or "The Recorder" a legal publication that in 2012 voted Mr. Armstrong Trial Attorney of the Year for the entire State of California. Whenever I have an unfamiliar legal issue in one of my own cases Kerry is my first call, I consider myself lucky to have him as a friend and legal resource."
"Your resume speaks for itself and I consider you a valuable member of the attorney community. I would recommend you to anyone and everyone who needs your services. I whole heartedly endorse this lawyer!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Kerry Armstrong! Kerry's experience is far superior than any other criminal defense attorney that I know. Kerry's methodical way of approaching a case, spotting issues beneficial for his clients, and presence in the courtroom is superb. Having worked for Kerry for several years, I can personally attest that his work ethic, dedication to clients, and trial skills help him get the best possible outcome for the individuals he represents."
"I endorse this lawyer. Professional and experienced."
"Mr. Armstrong is hands down the most amazing criminal defense trial attorney in San Diego. He is meticulously prepared for each and every case. He is always on top of all legal develpments happening in Criminal Law. I highly recommend Mr. Armstrong,"
"Kerry is an outstanding lawyer with the kind of courtroom presence that we all strive to obtain. He is always one step ahead of the prosecutor and a true professional. Dan Smith"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Kerry for several years now and he is one of the premier criminal defense attorneys in Southern California. He has handled and had great success with cases at every level. Whenever I have questions on the law, Kerry is typically the first person I call and he always knows the answers. If I were in trouble myself, Kerry is the first person I would call. Great attorney and great person. Highly recommended!"
"Kerry Armstrong is my hero! I first met Kerry in 2004. He was the senior associate for the then-best defense firm in San Diego. Kerry has had a rather large hand in shaping my practice as a Criminal Defense Attorney. He is without a doubt the first person I contact with questions. Despite our different styles of practice, I believe Kerry Armstrong to be among the finest trial lawyers in California. I am very critical of trial skills, and I find his to be nothing short of spectacular. It's true that I work for Kerry; however, I do so by choice. He has been an exemplary role model and mentor, a person I am proud to call "boss" and "friend." I have watched first-hand as he has tried some of the most complex cases I have ever seen...and WON! Not many defense attorneys can claim the types of success he has achieved on behalf of his clients. He has the utmost respect of judges, prosecutors and defenseI lawyers. I am honored to be a part of his firm as it has made me a better lawyer."
"I have known Kerry since 2004 and strongly endorse him based on his knowledge, aggressiveness, conscientiousness and incredible record of success in trials."
"I endorse this lawyer. In my opinion, Kerry is the top criminal defense attorney in San Diego. He is one of the most effective, thorough, and competent attorneys I know. His legal tactics are complemented by his intense knowledge of the law. He is surgically thorough when it comes to practicing criminal defense and protecting his clients. He does not skip any steps in the process of defending his clients. Highly effective."
"Kerry Armstrong is by far one of the most successful criminal defense lawyers in Southern California. His specialty is taking on the difficult cases. He commands the respect of judges and his fellow criminal defense lawyers. His ability to dissect the testimony of government witnesses, and prove their lies to a jury, is amazing. I highly endorse Kerry Armstrong."
"Kerry Armstrong is an outstanding trial attorney and a highly skilled negotiator. He has an excellent reputation in the San Diego legal community in that he is well-respected among the prosecutors, judges, and defense panel. He frequently obtains impressive outcomes for his clients even in the most difficult cases. I have personally seen Kerry in trial and he absolutely excels in the courtroom. As a fellow attorney in the community, I highly endorse Kerry Armstrong."
"Kerry is a terrific lawyer that has successfully handled some of the toughest, high-profile cases in San Diego. He is aggressive, a skilled negotiator and highly experienced. he has an impeccable reputation and will bring very effective representation to your case. i highly recommend him."
"Kerry Armstong is one of the premier criminal defense attorneys in San Diego. I have known him for more than 15 years. He has received outstanding results in extremely difficult cases. When judges refer cases to you, as they do to Kerry, that speaks volumes."
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Experience
Honors
2024
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Top 2013 Lawyers, San Diego Daily Transcript
2012
Attorney of the Year, The Recorder
2012
Trial Attorney of the Year, San Diego Criminal Defense Bar Association
2011
Top 2011 Lawyers, San Diego Daily Transcript
1997
cum laude, Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Owner, Law Offices of Kerry L. Armstrong, APLC
Associations
Education
1997
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2013
Closing Arguments
2006
Ethics
Languages
Spanish
English