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Biography
As a native of San Diego, I attended UC Berkeley and earned a BA degree in political science with an emphasis on US history and politics. After Cal, I spent two years in the non profit sector working as a national leadership consultant working with college campuses across the country. I turned down offers to highly reputable east coast law schools and attended law school at University of San Diego because I knew I wanted to practice law in San Diego and work to better our local community.
While in law school, I studied international criminal law at Oxford University in England and the University of Western Cape in Capetown, South Africa. While in Capetown, I had the incredible opportunity to visit South Africa's prisons and discuss the South African and US legal systems with the wardens and prisoners. These conversations led me to my career as a criminal defense attorney. My office is committed to ensure clients' rights to the best legal representation possible, help clients get back on the right track, provide compassion in the time of crisis, and work to improve the justice system.
My defense experience includes being a part of the defense team for three death penalty cases, co-counsel for a high profile attempted murder case, co- counsel for a murder case where we exonerated a client for a murder he did not commit after serving 11 years in prison, lead counsel on federal gang racketeering/child pornography charges, and representation of clients accused of DUIs, domestic violence charges, drug offenses, theft offenses, sex offenses, violent felonies, murder, rape, and juvenile cases. I handle all types of misdemeanor and felony cases including felony cases with prior strikes. I have significant experience handling cases for members of all branches of the US military.
In my spare time, you can find me cheering on my beloved Cal bears, running, spin class, and exploring the world. I have traveled to 5 continents and almost 45 countries.
Compassion in the Time of Crisis
Regarded as one of the most respected and successful criminal defense attorneys in San Diego.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Expungement
50%
DUI and DWI
25%
21 years
Criminal Defense
15%
21 years
Federal Crime
10%
21 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2024 2019 2018
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6
Licenses
Licensed in California for 19 years
State: California
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Lindsey B. Mercer
600 W Broadway, Suite 700, San Diego, CA, 92101
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Practice Areas
Criminal Defense (72)
Lawsuits & Disputes (25)
DUI & DWI (13)
Expungement (10)
Drug Crime (7)
Speeding & Traffic Ticket (7)
Violent Crime (4)
Juvenile (3)
Education (2)
Administrative Law (1)
Car Accidents (1)
Child Custody (1)
Domestic Violence (1)
Employment & Labor (1)
Family (1)
Federal Crime (1)
Military Law (1)
Personal Injury (1)
What Clients Mention
Case Results (98)
Advocacy (75)
Recommendation (64)
Professionalism (40)
Practice Area Knowledge (36)
Responsiveness (31)
Compassion (29)
Communication Style (28)
General Knowledge (27)
Character & Conduct (26)
Trustworthiness (19)
Cost of Services (18)
Punctuality (4)
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Posted by anonymous | June 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
After an arrest, my record is clean again
I was wrongly arrested on a misdemeanor charge for domestic violence. Although the charge was dropped, I was extremely concerned about how a stain on my record like that would affect my future. In order to get my arrest sealed, I had to go to court to receive a factual finding of innocence. Getting a...
Posted by Nawid R. | June 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Fellony case
I would recommend Ms. Lindsey Mercer to anyone that has a criminal case or any other serious case. I had a felony with one year probation and due to good behavior and guidance of Lindsey Mercer and her negotiation skills and her knowledge I got it reduced to misdemeanor with then one year. If it wa...
Posted by Wendi | June 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Highly Recommended
I just wanted to take a moment to share a positive experience my family had with Lindsey. She was a complete professional, comfortable to talk with and kept us updated as our case progressed. Anytime I called or emailed, I got a response in a timely manner. I would definitely refer a family member or...
Posted by anonymous | June 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Lindsey took my Felony charge to a dismissal
About a year ago I was charged with felony battery. I was out drinking and got into an altercation with another young man. I found myself in trouble facing a felony charge. I contacted 8 to 10 criminal defense lawyers in San Diego none of them assured me more than Lindsey. After our first conversatio...
Posted by Jon | May 25, 2017
Outstanding service and caring attitude
My wife and I had a consultation with Lindsey, and she was very caring and sympathetic to our situation. She was very thorough and demonstrated substantial knowledge and experience with the subject matter. She explained all of the possible outcomes and the options that we had, and she gave us good ...
Lindsey Bronwyn Mercer's Lawyer Endorsements
"Lindsey is as good as they come. Her expertise and tireless work ethic are surpassed only by the care and consideration that she devotes to each one of her cases. I have worked with Lindsey on matters in the past, and would recommend her without hesitation to anyone in need of her services."
"Lindsey is an exceptional criminal defense attorney whose reputation speaks for itself. Highly recommended lawyer."
"Ms. Mercer is an extremely knowledgable criminal defense practitioner. She defends her clients' rights aggressively yet professionally. She has earned the respect of both her fellow attorneys and the judges. Ms. Mercer commonly achieves favorable outcomes in difficult cases, and I strongly endorse her."
"I have known Lindsey for over 10 years and know her to be a compassionate, hard working advocate for every one of her clients. She works tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome for her clients. Lindsey is very well respected in the San Diego legal community by both attorneys and judges. Lindsey keeps her clients informed about all aspects of their case, she is always prepared, and has an in depth knowledge of criminal law. I highly recommend Lindsey."
"Lindsey is an extraordinary attorney and exceptional in her field. She has worked on extremely difficult cases and I have seen first hand the outstanding results she achieves through her hard work and advocacy. In addition to being a skilled attorney, she has a unique ability to relate to both judges and prosecution the specific circumstances of her clients, which sets her clients apart from the sea of other cases before the courts. Her ability to do this transforms her client from a file on a desk to a human being, and translates into great outcomes for her clients."
"Ms. Mercer is an excellent attorney who is well respected in the criminal defense community. I have personally seen her get results for her clients in the courtroom. I endorse Attorney Lindsey Mercer."
"Judges and prosecutors in San Diego have a great deal of respect for Lindsey Mercer. Unquestionably, this reputation is well deserved. She is professional, experienced in the field, and a clever advocate for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"Ms. Mercer is one of the most well liked and respected attorneys in the San Diego Criminal Defense community. I have referred a number of cases to her, and on many occasions have sought her counsel for an experience and educated perspective in cases of my own. You will not find an attorney in this city with more dedication and passion in obtaining the best results possible for their clients in every case. For these reasons, I highly endorse Ms. Mercer."
"Lindsey is one the best attorneys there is. She is extremely dedicated to her clients but more importantly she has an unending desire to learn. She is continually trying to educate herself about the changes to the law and the special nuances of her practice."
"Lindsey and I have consulted on numerous matters. She is a wealth of knowledge and a pure professional. She takes care of her clients with a passion for doing the right thing. I highly endorse her."
"When my clients are in a REAL jam, I send them to Ms. Mercer. I trust her (literally) with my clients' lives. I can give no higher complement."
"Linsey Mercer is a stand-out criminal defense lawyer in San Diego. She has built a reputation among defense lawyers and prosecutors as a fierce legal advocate, and her down-to-earth style never fails to resonate with judges and juries to her clients' benefit."
"I personally know Lindsey to be well respected amongst judges, prosecutors and the entire defense bar association. Lindsey is a defense attorney for the right reasons; the pursuit of justice and for the privilege of zealously representing her clients. I see her work long hours daily to ensure the best possible defense for her clients - if she is your lawyer, you are in good hands."
"Ms. Mercer was gracious enough to consult with me on a case that I had some questions on. Not only was she able to answer all of my questions accurately (and off the top of her head), she spent time during our discussion critically thinking about strategy decisions and ultimately helped me put my client in the best position for success. She was extremely professional and highly intelligent. I give Ms. Mercer a wholehearted endorsement."
"This attorney works very hard for the client and keeps up with the law by attending legal seminars to assist them in this regard. I endorse this attorney."
"Lindsey Mercer is an accomplished defense attorney who is well respected in the San Diego legal community for providing outstanding service to her clients."
"I have seen Lindsey in court for many years. She is a relentless advocate for her clients. She is well known and respected by everyone in the legal community."
"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!"
"Lindsey is a dedicated advocate and tireless worker. She offers both expert advice and a keen knowledge of court processes. She is well respected by judges, prosecutors and fellow defense attorneys. I highly recommend her!"
"Lindsey is one of the most honest, hard working and intelligent attorneys I know. She is a constant professional who works diligently to ensure her clients' best interests are maintained. Any person would be fortunate to have Lindsey as an attorney - he or she would be in good hands."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
San Diego Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Best of the Bar, San Diego Business Journal
2016
San Diego Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2015
"10 Best" Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2015
Top 40 Criminal Defense Attorney Under 40-California, American Society of Legal Advocates
2014
Top 10 under 40 Attorney Award (Nationally Ranked), National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2014
Top 40 Criminal Defense Attorney under 40- California, The American Society of Legal Advocates
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2014
San Diego Woman of the Year (Finalist), San Diego Magazine
2013
Outstanding Young Attorney, San Diego Daily Transcript
2013
Nominee, Top Criminal Attorney in San Diego, San Diego Daily Transcript
2012
Chapter Advisor of the Year, University of San Diego
2012
Dr. Edward B. Taylor Chapter Advisor of the Year, Beta Theta Pi Fraternity
2010
Outstanding Friend of Beta (Southwest Region), Beta Theta Pi Fraternity
2005
Statute of Justice Award, USD School of Law
2005
Betty Gilmore Woods Award- Outstanding Commitment & Service, Association of Fraternal Leadership & Values
Work Experience
2025 - Present
Attorney, California Western School Of Law Innocence and Justice Clinic
2013 - Present
Criminal Justice Attorney, Law Office of Lindsey B. Mercer
2007 - 2023
Panel Attorney, Office of Assigned Counsel
2005 - 2013
Criminal Defense Attorney, Law Offices of C. Bradley Patton
2000 - 2002
Alcohol Education Initiatives Consultant, North-American Interfraternity Conference
Associations
2018 - Present
Pi Beta Phi FoundationVolunteer, Undergraduate Scholarship Selection Committee
2015 - Present
National Association of Professional WomenMember
2014 - Present
American Society of Legal AdvocatesMember
2014 - Present
Lawyers Club of San DiegoMember
2014 - Present
National Women Trial LawyersMember
2013 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of San DiegoMember
2013 - Present
San Diego Criminal Defense Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
California Attorneys for Criminal JusticeMember
2006 - Present
San Diego County Bar AssociationMember
1995 - Present
Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for WomenMember
2006 - 2010
Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for WomenChapter Advisor
2002 - 2012
Beta Theta Pi FraternityChapter Advisor & Volunteer
Sample of Legal Cases
People v Sabory
Case Dismissed
People v Acciani
All charges dismissed!
People v Andrade
Case Dismissed.
People v. Ford
Case dismissed
Education
2005
Univ of San Diego SOL
JD- Law
1999
Univ of California Berkeley
Undergraduate
Speaking Engagements
2012
USD Leadership Retreat
Radical Leap: Extreme Leadership
2012
USD IFC New Member Recruitment
"After Hours: Legal Reality of Sex, Drugs, & Alcohol"
2011
Beta Theta Pi General Convention Leadership College
"After Hours: Legal Reality of Sex, Drugs, and Alcohol"
2009
USD Undergraduate Retreat
Radical Leap: Extreme Leadership
Publications
2016
California Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB)
Arrest & Bench Warrants
2015
California Criminal Law - Procedure and Practice
Arrests & Bench Warrants
2014
CEB California Criminal Law Procedure & Practice Manual
Arrests & Bench Warrants
2013
California Criminal Law Procedure & Practice Manual
Arrests & Bench Warrants
2012
California Criminal Law - Procedure and Practice
Arrests & Bench Warrants
2011
California Criminal Law - Procedure and Practice
Arrests & Bench Warrants
2010
California Criminal Law - Procedure and Practice
Arrests & Bench Warrants
2009
California Criminal Law - Procedure and Practice
Arrests & Bench Warrants
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
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21 Sep 2018