Pedro Bernal Bilse

Pedro Bernal Bilse

also known as Bernal Law, APLC

4.7
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 18 years

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

750 B Street, Suite 1710, San Diego, CA

About Pedro

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 20%

18 years

20%
Sex Crime 20%

18 years

20%
Violent Crime 20%

18 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 13 years

State: California

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 18 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Bernal Law Office

750 B Street, Suite 1710, San Diego, CA, 92101

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Pedro Bernal Bilse's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

5 star (11)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (1)

Posted by charles | September 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Waste of money

Charged me a $3000 flat fee and did absolutely nothing. Said there was nothing he could do... Completely dropped the ball. Would not recommend.

Posted by Ruayner Rivas | January 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Defense

His experience as a former prosecutor is what makes him great for any criminal defense case. I am extremely grateful I came across his page and retained him.

Posted by Omar | October 4, 2018 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Top notch attorney

Pedro helped us with a Real Estate dispute and was extremely professional, courteous and very reasonable with his fees. Contrary with previous experiences with other attorneys who are more interested in milking their clients or look for a quick settlement to keep as much as they can off their retain...ers without much effort, Pedro gave us great advice and was not afraid to go to court to advocate our position when necessary. We are using Pedro for ALL our legal needs, he has proven that even in areas that may be out of his expertise or usual work, he is a quick learner and can provide first class advise.

Posted by anonymous | September 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Review of Attorney Pedro Bernal

We contacted Mr. Bernal after consulting a number of sources. We subsequently became aware Mr. Bernal is a sought after speaker, and a subject matter expert in his field. Criminal charges inherently create a stressful environment, which can be difficult to navigate. Mr. Bernal was very, very respo...nsive to each of our questions and attentive in following up when matters required extra attention. The nature of the criminal charges is difficult to discuss in this forum; however, I will say, working with a system that, in principle, does not always seem fair or just, Mr Bernal provided us the sense we were working with family and all that could be done to mitigate matters would be done. Mr. Bernal was successful in negotiating a settlement and getting all matters before the court dismissed. We highly recommended Mr. Bernal to anyone seeking criminal matter representation.

Posted by clement | September 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Digital Marketing

I have been using Pedro services for more than two years. As the owner of a digital marketing agency, it is really hard to find a lawyer that understanding new technologies. I have been more than happy with Mr Bernal services. He is always trying to help me find new solutions for my contract and ...be sure my marketing agency will be protected. I highly recommend him

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Pedro Bernal Bilse's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jennifer Gerstenzang

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I first met Pedro when he was a District Attorney and I a Public Defender. He was always a fair and honest advocate and wonderful to work with. I distinctly remember him being compassionate to my client's position and case. He has carried that compassion and skill into his private practice. I highly recommend this attorney!"

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Paul Swiller

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Pedro is a great attorney. He's intelligent, hard-working, trustworthy, and receives great results for his clients. I wholeheartedly endorse him."

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Dod Ghassemkhani

Unknown lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. A Brilliant and experienced trial attorney and well respected in the legal community."

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David Bagheri

White collar crime lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Mr. Bernal is a top-notch, experienced trial lawyer with an expertise in criminal law and white collar crime."

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Dod Ghassemkhani

Criminal defense lawyer

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David Bagheri

White collar crime lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Client's Choice, Avvo

2010

Outstanding Employee Award, Attorney General of Washington

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Adjunct Professor of Law, California Western School of Law

2012 - Present

Deputy District Attorney, Office of the San Diego District Attorney

2007 - 2012

Assistant Attorney General, Office Of The Attorney General Of Washington

Associations

2013 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2010 - Present

San Diego Law Raza Lawyers Association

Member

2007 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Education

2007

John Marshall Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

Suffolk University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2016

Universidad Humanitas, Tijuana, Baja California - Lecturer

Bases Fundamentales del Derecho Constitucional Americano (Principles of American Constitutional Law)

2015

University of San Diego School of Law - Professor Ronson J. Shamoun's Tax Penalties JD/LLM Course - Guest Speaker

Litigating Criminal Payroll Tax Evasion Cases

2015

Universidad Humanitas, Tijuana, Baja California - Panelist

Juicios Orales y el Estado de Derecho: Perspectivas Norteamericanas (Public Trials and the Rule of Law)

2015

Universidad Autonoma de Baja California, Tijuana, Baja California - Panelist

Perspectiva General de los Juicios Orales Penales Desde el Punto de Vista del Fiscal (General Perspectives on the American Jury Trial System: The Prosecutor's View)

2015

San Diego County District Attorney's Office - San Diego Medical/Legal Task Force

Overview of Selected Criminal Anti-Kickback Laws in California

2015

California Western School of Law, San Diego, California - Instructor

24th Annual Litigation Skills Academy for Latin American Lawyers

2014

University of California at San Diego - Guest Speaker

From College to Law School: Making the Transition

2014

The Zenith Insurance Company, San Diego, California - Presenter

Investigating and Prosecuting Workers' Compensation Premium Fraud Cases in the Courts

2013

San Diego County District Attorney's Office - Presenter

Prosecuting Criminal Cases Under California Labor Code Section 3700.5(a)

2013

California Department of Insurance/National Insurance Crime Bureau, San Diego, California - Presenter

Workers' Compensation Insurance Premium Fraud in California: A Primer for Attorneys and Investigators

2010

Symposium for a Delegation of Members of Mexican Law Enforcement, Seattle, Washington - US Department of State - Instructor

Fundamental Aspects of the American Jury Trial System

Languages

Spanish

French

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