Lisa J. Damiani, named as a San Diego Super Lawyer since 2010, received her B.A. degree in 1983 from New York University and her J.D. degree in 1988 from California Western School of Law in San Diego, where she made Law Review. Her Comment was published in the California Western School of Law International Law Journal and she won the Richard D. Westbrook Trial Advocacy Award for her trial skills in 1988. She became a practicing member of the California Bar in 1988 and started her own law practice, focusing on criminal cases.
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State: California
Acquired: 1988
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Posted by Samuel | June 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Prolonged During Pandemic
My initial consultation with Lisa was insightful and useful for me to understand the process I needed to go through. I felt respected and heard, and she was able to represent me in all my hearings. She kept me updated on important information throughout the case and was even able to assist in oth...
Posted by John | October 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent Law Advise
While being involved in a "Time Charging" accusation, the Damiani Law Group was a great help advising me of my position in this case. While working with the organization that was investigating the case, Ms. Damiani was able to resolve the issue. On another issue, Ms. Damiani gave me great advise af...
Posted by anonymous | October 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
You Get What You Pay For - Highly Exceptional Attorney
Lisa is what you would expect from a lawyer that has been in the business as long as she has. You know the phrase, you get what you pay for? This is so true on so many levels. Prior to Ms. Damiani, I was referred to a friend of a friend much cheaper that ended up malpracticing in my case, almos...
Posted by anonymous | May 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Exceptionally professional, understanding and organized
I hired Lisa Damiani in 2016 to help with a serious workplace investigation into allegations against me, that was conducted by attorneys hired by my employer. Her efforts amounted to the exceptionally smooth handling of an extremely serious, difficult and stressful investigation. From collecting and ...
"I endorse this lawyer. Superb representation skills, experienced, knowledgeable."
"Lisa is an exceptional criminal defense attorney whose reputation speaks for itself. Highly recommended lawyer."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Lisa Damiani is one of the few attorneys in San Diego who truly does both civil litigation and criminal defense, rather than just dabbling in one. She is extremely articulate, intelligent and appropriately aggressive. I wouldn't want her on the other side of one of my cases."
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Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Attorney of the Month - September Issue, San Diego Attorney Journal
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer Magazine
2011
Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
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1988
Trial Advocacy Award, Richard D. Westbrook
2000 - Present
President, Damiani Law Group APC
1993 - 2000
Of Counsel, McKenna & Cuneo, LLP (Now McKenna, Long, & Aldridge, LLP)
1989 - 1993
Owner, Law Office of Lisa J. Damiani
2011 - Present
National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA)Member
1994 - Present
Hon. William B. Enright American Inn of CourtMaster (former Board Member)
1988 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1988 - Present
San Diego County Bar AssociationMember
1989 - 2008
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1989 - 2007
California Attorneys for Criminal JusticeMember
1988 - 2004
American Trial Lawyers AssociationMember (Past Chair of the Criminal Law Section)
California Supreme Court upheld Proposition 21 and client ultimately received probation sentence
The case was dismissed after the California Supreme Court granted the defense challenge to the complaint
Court dismissed the indictment pretrial against all Defendants. The government re-indicted all defendants and the matter went to trial. After six weeks of trial in June 2007, the jury found the firm’s client not guilty.
The jury found the firm’s client not guilty on all charges and specifications. The verdict was read less than 10 minutes into deliberations
The Court Dismissed the case against the firm’s client pretrial and ordered Plaintiff to pay attorney’s fees and costs
1988
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2003
Rehabilitation in the Juvenile System vs. Adult State Prison
2000
Multi-Defendant Case Strategies
2000
Investigating Misconduct --Added Responsibilities for the PEO
1998
Parallel Criminal and Civil Proceedings
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Core Skills of Creative Problem Solvin
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2003
1988
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