Monty Randhawa

Monty Randhawa

5.0
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 8 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

600 W Broadway Suite 700, San Diego, CA

About Monty

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Monty is a dedicated and highly skilled criminal defense attorney based in San Diego, California. With a proven track record of success in handling a wide range of felony and misdemeanor cases, Monty has earned a reputation as a fierce advocate.

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DUI and DWI 50%

Specializing in DUI cases, Monty's extensive knowledge and expertise in DUI trials and dispositions have consistently led to favorable outcomes for his clients.

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 8 years

State: California

Acquired: 2017

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Randhawa Law Firm

600 W Broadway Suite 700, San Diego, CA, 92101

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Monty Randhawa's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

47 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | January 15, 2026 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommend Monty Randhawa

We hired Mr. Randhawa to assist with two misdemeanor charges for a family member. From the very beginning, when the family member contacted Mr. Randhawa for an initial consultation, to the final judgment in court, Mr. Randhawa handled the case with extreme care and unflappable competence. He clearl...y communicated with us, timely and effectively, throughout the entire process. We had the utmost confidence in his skills and ability to represent our family member to achieve the best possible outcome, which is exactly what happened. We are eternally grateful to Mr. Randhawa and his team for the great work and for their support of our family member throughout the case. Mr. Randhawa is an effective communicator and a caring individual who does his absolute best to represent his clients. He is a highly skilled and intelligent negotiator. We would highly recommend him for any defense-related work. After you consult with him, you will see for yourself that he is a consummate professional and also a very kind person who really cares about his clients. We cannot say enough good things about him. In fact, he is still working for us with the goal of early termination of the mandatory one-year informal probation. We have great confidence that this goal will be met. Mr. Randhawa is the best, and we are very happy that we selected him to be our attorney. Definitely hire him if you need a competent and hard-working attorney who will represent you well.

Posted by anonymous | January 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Case dismissed

Monty kept good communication throughout the whole case with a dismissal highly recommended!

Posted by anonymous | September 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Truly the best defense attorney!

I would give Monty 10 stars if I could. I never thought I would need a defense attorney; I have an extremely clean record and have dedicated my life and career to helping and teaching others. When I was put into a horrible situation and needed urgent legal help, Monty was very quick to respond to my... request and got me in for a meeting immediately. I quickly learned that not only is he professional, intelligent, and well connected/experienced, he is also empathetic, kind, and deeply motivated to help innocent people in need. I was instantly comfortable with him and never felt judged or hopeless. He was always straight forward with what the outcomes could be, but he was also very confident in his ability to defend me and always thorough in guiding me through the steps of the legal system. When you are in a delicate situation, you want a lawyer who is fiercely on your side and aggressive with the opposing people; I got that from Monty and so much more. He was always available when I needed him, he never faltered in his belief in me, and it was so obvious how well he knew the ins and outs of the legal system having been a prosecutor in the past. His drive is undeniable and his genuine care is unmatched. I am so lucky that I found him and feel like I owe him my freedom. I hope to never need his services again, but I would recommend him to anyone and trust him with my life. That may sound like an extreme review of a lawyer, but I feel indebted to him for his services and truly grateful to have such an authentic person defend me when I needed it most.

Monty Randhawa

Replied last October 1, 2024

Thank you so much for this wonderful review!

Posted by Cy | June 7, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

If you need legal assistance, Monty is your man.

I was fortunate enough to receive Monty's guidance and assistance when I ran into some legal trouble late last year. He was able to calm my anxiety around the situation and he was great at explaining processes and next steps, handling the court discussions and paperwork, and providing good mitigation... options and instructions. He was always available when I needed him to be and was very easy to talk to and work with. He was able to get my charges dropped and/or reduced and I was very happy with the outcome of my case. I would absolutely recommend him and his services to anyone needing legal help.

Posted by Kenneth | May 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Monty Provides 5 Star Service!

Monty is an excellent attorney! He offers the best service possible at a great price, and he will make sure to guide you through the whole process, I highly recommend using his services!

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Monty Randhawa's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ally Keegan

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I knew Monty as a prosecutor before he went into criminal defense, and he has an excellent reputation on both sides of the aisle. He is an experienced trial attorney and anyone would be in good hands with Monty in their corner."

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Tarina Mand

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brilliant trial attorney who brings his experience and skills as a former prosecutor to advocate for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Fred Thiagarajah

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I got to know Monty several years ago through mutual friends. He's been a Deputy District Attorney in San Diego for many years and we used to discuss criminal law issues and cases, and I found him to be sharp, creative and insightful when it came to dissecting criminal cases. And as a friend, I know that he is fearless and tenacious and will stop at nothing to help his friends or his clients. I strongly endorse Monty for criminal defense work, especially in San Diego County."

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Patrick McManus

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Monty. He is very intelligent and a skilled trial lawyer."

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Colin Rudolph

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2023

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2023

Litigator of the Year, American Institute of Trial Lawyers

2021

Employee of the Quarter, San Diego City Attorney's Office

2019

Employee of the Month, San Diego City Attorney's Office

Work Experience

2017 - 2022

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, San Diego City Attorney's Office

Associations

2022 - Present

Criminal Defense Bar Association of San Diego

Member

2021 - Present

California Attorney's for Criminal Justice

Member

2018 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association

Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Smith

Motion granted

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Education

2016

California Western School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2012

University of California

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2020

San Diego City Attorney's Office New Deputy Training

Theft Offenses

2020

San Diego City Attorney's Office New Deputy Training

DUI Law

Publications

Languages

German

Hindi

Punjabi

English

Activity

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