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Roseline D. Feral

Criminal defense Attorney at San Diego, CA

4.8   34 reviews

also known as Roseline D. Feral

  • Licensed for 36 years
    State CA
    Acquired 1987
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

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About Roseline

Learn Roseline’s areas of practice.

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Practice areas
  1. Criminal defense
    20%

  2. DUI and DWI
    20%
    DUI/DWI defense has become a highly specialized area of practice. It is important to have a lawyer who has a great deal of experience in the area and who will fight hard to get you the best possible results. I have 27 years of excellent record, including Trial Attorney Award of the Year.

  3. Divorce and separation
    20%

  4. Domestic violence
    20%

  5. Family
    20%

Roseline D. Feral is a knowledgeable San Diego criminal defense lawyer who has been serving Southern California residents for over 30 years. She also provides representation in the areas of family law and restraining orders. Attorney Feral is known for her ability to handle complex cases and sensitively guide her clients through the legal process. Her goal is to resolve legal issues as efficiently as possible and minimize their impact on the lives of her clients.
People in the San Diego area may be charged with crimes such as DUI, drug possession or trafficking, assault, theft, sex offenses, domestic violence, or fraud, among others. Attorney Feral believes that if the prosecution does not offer any concessions to her client or until such time as an acceptable offer has been extended, the case likely should move forward to a trial at which she will zealously advocate for her client’s rights. Having tried more than 100 jury trials, she understands the nuances of courtroom procedures and can tailor her strategy to a client’s particular situation.
It is important to remember that virtually any criminal charge must be proved beyond a reasonable doubt. The prosecution must meet this high burden with regard to every element of the offense. In many cases, a skilled criminal lawyer can defeat a charge by undermining the credibility of the prosecution’s witnesses, establishing an alibi for their client, challenging the admissibility of evidence, showing that law enforcement violated constitutional protections, or proving that their client lacked the required intent to commit the crime, among other strategies.
Family law relates to matters concerning divorce, custody and visitation, child and spousal support, and property division. While Attorney Feral initially honed her skills as a litigator, she is a strong negotiator as well. As a San Diego divorce attorney, she understands that negotiations may lead to outcomes that better serve a client’s long-term interests and allow them to move on with their lives. However, getting a court involved may be necessary in some circumstances, and she is ready to advocate for her clients tenaciously when that happens.
For example, spouses often dispute the amount or duration of spousal support payments that are made under a separation or divorce order. The idea of spousal support is to permit the less-earning spouse to maintain the level of living to which they were accustomed during the marriage. A number of factors may go into determining whether and how much spousal support will be awarded, including the length of the marriage, the marital standard of living, tax issues, each party’s educational level, and each party’s age and health.
If you have been accused of a crime, you are contemplating or going through a divorce, or you need help concerning a restraining order, Roseline D. Feral has the skills and knowledge to protect your interests. She can represent people in Chula Vista, Coronado, Del Mar, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Escondido, Ramona, Rancho Santa Fe, San Marcos, La Jolla, Oceanside, Valley Center, and Vista, among other Southern California communities. To learn more about your legal rights and options, contact usonline or call our office

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Roseline D. Feral
444 W "C" St #310
San Diego, CA, 92101

Reviews

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Posted by Prakash | October 14, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Best Family Lawyer
Anything I write about Roseline will only be an understatement. I can't be lucky enough to have her represent my case. As a matter of fact, I had some family law firm represent my case, but after meeting Roseline, I requested her to represent me instead. Everything that can be pulled off in a family court happened in my case. It started with one case, and then came another, and it kept coming. Roseline is an excellent lawyer, very intelligent, dedicated, composed, and she has seen it all. Her background in criminal defense distinguishes her from other family lawyers. The way she cross-questions and represents in court is speckles. Her questions were direct, to the point, clear, and logically conclusive. The way she plans for court appearances, draft responses, and everything she does is something to learn from. She carries so many years of experience, at times, it felt as if she was reading Judge's mind. She has such a pleasing and cheerful personality, on meeting her, all my worries would just vanish. With her by my side, I always felt comfortable in court. She not only represented my case well, she is also a great life coach. The world will be so different if all lawyers were like her. Roseline is a genuine and honest person.
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Posted by Lola | October 11, 2019
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Win kind of Lawyer
Rosaline is win win kind of lawyer. In a stressful situation she really kept me informed along the way which was very comforting to know and understand the situation. I will for sure recommend and or use her in the future!
Posted by Cody | September 8, 2019
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| Hired Attorney
Best attorney around
Roseline favored my case like it was nothing. She won without any issues and simply helped me get through it with no more stress on my shoulders. I definitely recommend Roseline to anyone that needs a professional attorney. She is super patient and very understanding with your needs. Thank you for your time Roseline.
Posted by Matthew | September 1, 2019
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| Hired Attorney
Great Attorney
Roseline has been my attorney for an ongoing case for a few years. She always returns e-mails/calls in a timely manner. She is very personable and tries to save me money whenever she can. She ever refunds money not needed. She is very thorough in her work and very knowledgable about all areas she works in. I would highly recommend her if you are looking for a very good attorney. Thank you Roseline!
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Posted by Janet | January 31, 2019
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Roseline Feral
Roseline did a excellent job on working with my 25 year old grandson. He had DUI’s and other warrants facing him. Due to my grandson’s 14 months in a rehab and sober Living, he did not face prison time. Roseline was able to show the court his months of sobriety and some other charges dropped. She is great to work with, tells you how it is. Works hard for her client. Highly recommend Roseline Feral. Five Star Lawyer. Thank you Roseline, Janet K.
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Posted by anonymous | July 26, 2018
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Easy to Contact and Hard Working
Roseline made the best of a horrible situation. She was easy to communicate with at all times and often responded immediately, even after hours. Roseline genuinely cared about the outcome. I would highly recommend her.
Posted by Daniel | March 29, 2018
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| Hired Attorney
Saved my sanity
Roseline was a consumate professional in every way. I would, will recommend her to anyone needing legal help in San Diego.
Posted by monir | September 18, 2017
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| Hired Attorney
hard working lawyer
She's very compassionate,considerate and understanding. She handled my case in a Utmost professionalism! I feel so lucky that I found her....
Posted by Peter | September 6, 2017
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| Hired Attorney
peace of mind
Even though the lawsuit against me did not get to court (cancelled by the plaintiff), just knowing how Roseline was preparing for this gave me peace. I will continue using her services for 2 more cases involving money fraud.
Posted by anonymous | May 15, 2017
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Divorce and Separation
Roseline D. Feral is easy to reach and responds in a timely manner. She is very informative and gave me great advice as to what options I have that within my legal rights.
Posted by Tania | March 10, 2017
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| Hired Attorney
Federal case
Excellent attorney always return my calls and answer my concerns.
Posted by Bob | January 12, 2017
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REPRESENTATION
I had the pleasure of working with Roseline during the Temporary Restraining Order fraudulently imposed on me by my ex wife. I found her to be extremely professional, prompt in her communications with me, always called back, and most important, gave sound legal advice that made sense even to me. In fact, she went way above and beyond my expectations. Dealing with the relentless paparwork, discussions with my ex, and representation in the courtroom, her outcomes were second to none. The TRO was ultimately dismissed! I give my strongest recommendation for her to represent you, you will not be disappointed.
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Posted by Sabreen | November 14, 2016
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Excellent work
Blessed to have her as my Attorney helped me win a very important case she made it work did her job on point i would recommand her to anyone.
Posted by Alex | November 10, 2016
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Best Lawyer
She was very professional and informative on the phone. This attorney helped me out at the last minute and I am very thankful for her efforts in assisting me with my legal matter. Your faith, knowledge and determination were something that solves my worries. Thank you. Sincerely
Posted by Fred | November 4, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Civil Case
As a (CEO) of the company for 25 years ,I have hired very many attorneys and this is the first time I have watched and seen a law firm listen to your case first and then make arrangement for my case,then ask for the payments after, and on top of that her suggestion and recommendation was right on the money. This is no joke, it's a fact.
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Response from Roseline Feral November 9, 2016
Dear Fred, Thank you for taking the time out of your busy life to write this review. I hope that the work I did will be end the issue. Let me know if you need anything else. Sincerely, Roseline Feral
Posted by Tony | August 26, 2016
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| Hired Attorney
Roseline Feral is an outstanding attorney!
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND OBTAINING HER COUNSEL! The 1st draft of the declaration she wrote for me demonstrated that she is an excellent listener & I believe part psychic as well. It perfectly described the situation & explained how there was no way I was guilty of any of the charges filed against me! She made sure I was involved & aware of how she was building my defense, so when it came time for my day in court I wasn't nervous at all & was well prepared to testify. She even offered to let me do some of the legwork to gather evidence & prepare some of the documents for my defense. That saved me an enormous amount of money doing that myself! She was more than happy to do all that work herself, but I really appreciate her offering to let me do what I was comfortable with so I could save hundreds of dollars & be more aware of how the court process works. She made sure we met prior to my case so I was aware of what to expect & how to best represent myself in court. She was very honest during our prep-meeting & asked me some tough questions to make sure I was going to be comfortable defending myself under attack. She met every deadline she told me she would, was on time to every one of our meetings, updated me every step of the way & quickly responded to all questions/requests I had. On top of that, she is helping me prepare to represent myself in small-claims court (b/c you can't have an attorney in small-claims), so I can recoup the costs inflicted upon me by the rotten individual who brought the false charges against me. I saw that she not only worked extremely hard on my case but all of her other client's cases as well! She truly went above & beyond my expectations! I swear that everything in this review is the truth, the whole truth, & nothing but the truth! I was blessed to find her to represent me & I know everyone else she helps feels the same way! Needless to say, she won my case for me. **Also, prior to obtaining her counsel she took careful time to hear my situation & give me a free consultation to advise me what my best course of action would be.
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Posted by Marco | May 27, 2016
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Best Lawyer in Town
I hired Rosaline to assist me with getting visitation rights with my son. Rosaline always return my calls, she sets up an appointments when needed, and she is always there to offer help. Roseline filed my court papers in a timely manner and is great and easy to work with. I would highly recommended Rosaline to anyone that is looking for a good lawyer.
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Posted by Nicholas | May 19, 2016
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| Consulted Attorney
Guided us through an out of state legal situation
Last September my family and I contacted Mrs. Feral regarding a legal matter that took place outside the state of California. Her work load at the time didn't allow her to make the trip out of state but she agreed to advise us and help screen legal representation. Mrs. Feral worked during her off hours reviewing our legal paper work and even made time during her normal work hours to conduct a 3-way phone interview with an out of state attorney. We are so grateful for all her advise and support during this difficult time. Without Mrs. Feral the whole process would have been much more stressful and costly. Her service and professionalism was extremely helpful and I'm not sure we could have done this without her help.
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Posted by Tatiana | May 18, 2016
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Tireless and Compassionate
Ms. Feral was giving 110% to my case. She was tireless, and very persistent on details. She knows her stuff! Throughout my ordeal, she remained calm and coached me and my family. We could not have pulled through without her.
Posted by Jackie | May 5, 2016
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| Hired Attorney
Civil Letigation
I am so grateful to have found Ms. Feral. If you want the best she is the one! We are very happy with the services that Ms. Feral provided us. She is very knowledgeable in her field as well as courteous, patient and professional. She returned my calls promptly and was very thorough in reviewing and explaining her progress every step of the way. When it comes to choosing an attorney, don’t settle for less hire Ms. Feral.
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Cost

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  • Free Consultation 60 minutes
Payment methods
Cash, Check

Resume

AVVO RATING 9.9 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Owner
  • Law Office of Roseline Feral
  • 1999 - Present
  • Deputy Public Defender
  • Office Of The Alternate Public Defender (San Diego)
  • 1994 - 1998
  • Deputy Public Defender
  • Office of the San Diego County Public Defender
  • 1988 - 1994
  • Defense Attorney
  • Federal Defenders, Inc. San Diego
  • 1987 - 1988
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Education

  • University of California - San Diego
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1986
  • University of California - San Diego
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1981

Legal Cases

  • People v. Darius Days
  • Probation
  • People v. Saeed Khatibi
  • Motion for new trial granted; Not Guilty

Associations

  • Lawyers Club of San Diego
  • 2013 - Present
  • State Bar of California
  • Member
  • 1987 - Present
  • San Diego Bar Association
  • 1980 - Present
  • Lawyers Club of San Diego
  • N/A
  • Better Business Bureau
  • 2013
  • 2012 - 2014
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Languages Spoken

  • Farsi
  • Armenian
  • French
  • Spanish
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Honors and Awards

  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2017
  • BV Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2016
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2016
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2015
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2013
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2012
  • Top 10 Attorney
  • San Diego Union Tribue
  • 2005
  • Trial Lawyer of the Year
  • Criminal Defense Bar Association
  • 2003
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Attorney endorsements

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Given (4)
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Unknown Attorney | Mar 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."
Unknown Attorney | Nov 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Ms. Ferral is a very experienced, knowledgeable and a hard working attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Roseline is an exceptional criminal defense attorney whose reputation speaks for itself. Recommended with complete confidence."
Litigation Attorney | Feb 11
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Roseline Feral is one of the most tenacious attorneys in the legal industry. I have had the pleasure of working with her on numerous matters and highly recommend her to anyone who demands zealous advocacy."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jan 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I highly endorse Roseline Feral. As a fellow lawyer in the community and someone I've worked with closely on cases, I can say without a doubt that Roseline is the type of attorney you want fighting for you. I admire Roseline's dedication to her clients and her zealous advocacy. She works hard to ensure the rights of her clients are protected and strives to achieve the best outcome on each and every case. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for an attorney."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jan 17
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"It is with great pleasure I endorse the work of Roseline Feral in the field of criminal defense. Ms. Feral and I have worked together as co-defendant's counsel on a felony criminal matter and I have been extremely impressed with her courtroom presence and attention to detail. She is a valuable resource to her clients and fellow criminal defense attorneys in the community."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jan 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Roseline is a very dedicated and intelligent attorney who fights tirelessly for her clients rights. She gets great results due to her hard work and excellent trial skills. She is very respected in the criminal defense community."
Federal crime Attorney | Dec 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"28 years practicing criminal law with 10 as a former public defender is extremely experienced. Knowledge of both the law and procedure is excellent and evident from her pro bono contributions. Client reviews are stellar. READ THEM! Do yourself a favor and schedule a consultation."
Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Ms. Feral is a highly skilled and experienced criminal defense attorney. She is dedicated to her clients and gets excellent results."
Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 20
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
"Roseline is professional, passionate, and dedicated to her clients. She is very experienced and knowledgeable on all aspects of criminal defense. I highly recommend her."
Unknown Attorney | Dec 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known Ms. Feral for 28 years. We worked together at Community Defenders handling indigent criminal defense clients. She is a top notch lawyer and one of the best in San Diego. She won San Diego Criminal Trial Lawyer of the year a few years back. A tireless advocate with exceptional trial and people skills. Always finds the best in clients and treats every case as if it were the most important case she was handling, whether it be a misdemeanor DUI or a murder case. If I were in trouble, I would hire her. I highly recommend her."
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