Ward Stafford Clay

Ward Stafford Clay

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 39 years

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

402 W Broadway Ste 860, San Diego, CA

About Ward

Biography

Deputy City Attorney, City Attorney's Office, Criminal Division, San Diego, California, 1986-1989. Deputy District Attorney, District Attorney's Office, San Diego California, 1989-1991.

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Licenses

Licensed in Hawaii for 28 years

State: Hawaii

Acquired: 1998

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No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 39 years

State: California

Acquired: 1986

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Ward Stafford Clay

402 W Broadway Ste 860, San Diego, CA, 92101-8506

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Ward Stafford Clay's Reviews

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Posted by John | April 19, 2012 | DUI & DWI

Criminal Defense

I retained Mr. Clay for a DUI. He was very responsive and did an excellent job defending me. It was obvious he had extensive experience. I always felt like my interests were well protected. I would strongly recommend him.

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James Dicks

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Michael Shemtoub

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in 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!"

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Joel Hand

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ward is one of the top criminal defense lawyers in San Diego. He has a superb reputation for fighting for his clients, and is well respected by prosecutors and judges. He has handled many high profile cases, and always gets excellent results for his clients. I would refer clients to Ward without hesitation."

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Best Lawyers in San Diego, SuperLawyers

2014

Best Attorneys in San Diego, SuperLawyers

2013

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2012

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2011

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2010

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2009

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2008

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Work Experience

1989 - 1991

Deputy District Attorney, San Diego District Attorney's Office

1986 - 1989

Deputy City Attorney, San Diego City Attorney Criminal Trial Unit

Associations

2001 - Present

State Bar of California

Certified Specialist Criminal Law

Education

1986

Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University

Juris Doctorate and BA

1982

University of California - Los Angeles

BA

Languages

English

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