Daniel Frederick Greene

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Daniel Frederick Greene

also known as Dan Greene

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 21 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Sex Crime, Federal Crime

3555 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA

Virtual Consultation Available

Free Consultation

About Daniel

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 60%

If you are suspected of a crime or charged with a violation of law, you may require the services of a criminal defense attorney to present your defense or negotiate a penalty. Dan Greene's skills in the courtroom are second-to-none.

22 years | 975 cases

60%
Violent Crime 20%

A violent crime occurs when a person uses violence to harm another person, including rape, assault, and murder. The penalties for violent crimes are stiff; conviction almost always carries substantial jail/prison time. You NEED a top-tier lawyer!

22 years | 525 cases

20%
Sex Crime 15%

Very few practicing attorneys are comfortable handing these extremely difficult and emotional-type cases. Have had excellent results in this area obtaining NOT GUILTY verdicts in life-top cases in San Diego and neighboring counties.

22 years

15%
Federal Crime 5%

The U.S. government, sometimes referred to as the “federal” government, has decided that a number of activities are criminal. These federal crimes are typically very serious and are tried in federal courts under special federal rules of procedure.

22 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2015 2011

Licenses

Licensed in California for 21 years

State: California

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Sevens Legal, APC

3555 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92103

sevenslegal.com

Online Presence

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Daniel Frederick Greene's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

35 Client Reviews

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Posted by Andrea | November 03, 2011

My Experience

I've dealt with several attorneys over the years. None compare to Dan Greene. He knows what he's doing, gives me frequent updates, and returns calls in a very timely manner. I'll never again hire anyone else.

Posted by Steven | November 03, 2011 | Criminal Defense

A Life Saver!

Dan Greene saved my life. Plain and simple. I was facing LIFE in prison and the prospect of never seeing my family again for a crime I did not commit. Dan Greene took my case and fought for me every step of the way. Against all odds, a corrupt system, a ruthless prosecution and a hanging judge, my... lawyer defended me and proved to the world that I had been falsely accused. I owe this man my life. Dan wasn't my first lawyer, but he is definitely my last. I would recommend Dan Greene to everyone. If you are in trouble, you MUST call Dan! Dan was not my first attorney, but he is certainly my last.

Posted by anonymous | November 03, 2011

He is the best!

Dan Greene has handled a number of cases for family members. He is always professional and is totally committed to doing the best for his clients. He is smart, knows what he is doing, and a nice person.

Posted by Gabriele | November 03, 2011 | Sex Crime

Dan is one of the best Criminal Defense Child Molestation Lawyers around.

My brother was looking at 3 life sentences for a sex crime on a minor he did not commit. Best part is Dan believed in him! If your lawyer doesnt believe in you then you dont stand a chance. Dan had the hardest fight on his hands to win this case. "No one wins in AV" and no one wants to believe your i...nnocent of such a hanus crime. Dan was very knowledgeable and eager to see that justice was served. He was unbelieveable in the court room. A true professional! He made the jury see the real truth not the DA's lie's! Anytime I had a question Dan was there with an answer for my family. My family cried almost everyday for a year while my brother was in jail.We had no hope anyone could prove my brothers innocence untill Dan Greene came into our lives. My brother is a free man all because of the excellent job Dan did in seeing that the truth be told. I highly recommend Dan Greene. Thank you Dan for giving my brother and my family our lives back!

Posted by anonymous | November 03, 2011 | Criminal Defense

Excellent Lawyer & A Good Person

Dan is not only an excellent lawyer, he is also trustworthy and just a good person to work with. He actually cares about his clients and their future after the case is settled. He was able to provide great advice in order to get the most appropriate punishment for the crime I commited.

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Daniel Frederick Greene's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kerry Steigerwalt

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the pleasure of working alongside Dan on numerous matters, and I can confidently say he is an exceptional criminal defense attorney. Dan combines sharp legal strategy with strong courtroom advocacy and a deep commitment to his clients. He is incredibly detail-oriented, ensuring no fact or nuance is ever overlooked. He is not only a skilled advocate, but also a trusted colleague and leader who elevates those around him. I am proud to work with Dan and endorse him without reservation."

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Joshua Bourne

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dan Greene is an excellent lawyer. He has a stellar reputation amongst lawyers, judges and those in the legal field in the San Diego community. He always zealously advocates for his clients and I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking help for criminal law matters."

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Amy West

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Dan since law school when we went head-to-head in trial practice. Dan's court room skills are second-to-none."

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Mark Greany

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the pleasure of working on a case with Dan. He takes the time to know his clients and all of the facts relating to their case. As a result he provides the best possible legal defense."

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Keith Ciceron

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"You don't come across attorneys like Dan very often. His ability to aggressively defend his clients is unmatched. I have and will continue to refer potential clients to him, knowing they have a superb attorney."

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Christina Ciceron

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Greene. I have known him since law school and there is no one I would trust more in the area of criminal defense. He is a highly skilled litigator and I am proud to be his colleague."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Daniel. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Ryan Tegnelia

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dan has achieved some spectacular results on very serious criminal cases. His experience and reputation in the community are an asset to all of his clients."

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Marc Kohnen

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dan Greene is among the best trial attorneys in all of San Diego and his results speak for themselves. Dan created a stir in 2013 amongst the members of the San Diego Criminal Defense Bar Association as we have followed his results and continue to see victory after improbable victory at trial. Dan is a likeable person, which is key when it comes to persuading a jury, argues persuasively, and is respected by Prosecutors and Judges alike. I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Greene for over 9 years, he is one of the first lawyers I think to call when I want an opinion on a case of my own. I highly recommend this attorney."

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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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Samantha Greene

Violent crime lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Family member

"I am biased...However, even if I were not, I would tell you that Dan Greene is the best trial attorney I know. You should hire him if your life depends on it."

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Michael Shemtoub

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 25

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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Alexander Fuqua

Criminal defense lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Dan Greene. I used to work in the same firm as Dan and I have personally seen his dedication to each client's case. Dan works tirelessly for each client and is a highly skilled negotiator and trial attorney. Dan is passionate about fighting for his client's rights."

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Jon Pettis

Unknown lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dan is one of the most talented young lawyers fighting for their clients in San Diego."

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Stacey Kartchner

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dan Greene is a phenomenal trial attorney. I have been the Editor of the Criminal Defense Newsletter in San Diego for four years. In that capacity, I am tasked with collecting information on attorneys who obtain favorable results in criminal cases to place in the "kudos" section of the Newsletter. Over the past few years, Dan has received more ink in the "kudos" section than any other lawyer in our community due to the excellent results he obtains for his clients. I highly recommend him."

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Francis Stewart

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Other

"I met Attorney Dan Greene while he was in Lancaster California trying a very difficult case. Mr. Greene took his client toTrial where the bench consists of mostly former D.A.'s from the very same court house. I had the pleasure of watching Mr. Greene during this Trial. His Techniques and Trial Skills are extraordinary. Not only did he win over the Jury on a Serious Sex Crimes case, he actually won the praise of the Judge. On the very case in which his client faced a mandatory life sentence in prison. His hard work in this trial paid off his client received Not Guilty verdicts on all life counts and dismissal of the lesser ones. I would highly recommend Dan Greene to any client. Francis A. Stewart Deputy Public Defender Los Angeles County"

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Saba Sheibani

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dan is a fabulous attorney. He is hardworking, diligent and compassionate. He works extremely hard on all of his cases. I would recommend Dan Greene to any potential client."

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Dod Ghassemkhani

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Conscientious, very hardworking and extremely dedicated, it is well-know that Mr. Greene is an excellent trial attorney who is a tremendous asset to the Criminal Defense Bar community. Any one in need who hires this superb attorney will know they are in capable hands. For a number of known reasons, I am honored to endorse Mr. Greene."

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Gerald Smith

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Dan for over 10 years and have always been impressed with his trial skills. Dan has a unique style when talking to the jury. He captivates their attention when he tells a story or when he argues the facts of his case. I have seen many attorneys in trial and can say without reservation that Dan's skills are equal or exceeds many of the most experienced attorneys in Southern California. I have also had the opportunity to have Dan as co-counsel on a couple of cases and can state that he has always been prepared for trial or when arguing his motion. I endorse this lawyer."

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Isaac Blumberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have personally seen Mr. Greene handle extremely complicated cases and achieve unbelievably successful results. Judges like him and prosecutors are aware he is a proven trial attorney."

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Kerry Steigerwalt

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joshua Bourne

Family lawyer

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Amy West

Family lawyer

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Robert Robinson

Business lawyer

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Mark Greany

Criminal defense lawyer

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Samantha Greene

Criminal defense lawyer

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Keith Ciceron

Personal injury lawyer

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Christina Ciceron

Real estate lawyer

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Marc Kohnen

Criminal defense lawyer

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Heather Melone

Criminal defense lawyer

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Stefano Molea

Criminal defense lawyer

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Stephen Cline

Criminal defense lawyer

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Stacey Kartchner

Criminal defense lawyer

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Dod Ghassemkhani

Criminal defense lawyer

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Alan Macina

Appeals lawyer

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Randy Grossman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kerry Armstrong

Criminal defense lawyer

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Alisa Boll

Workers compensation lawyer

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David Shapiro

Criminal defense lawyer

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Gerald Blank

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2019

Trial Lawyer of the Year, San Diego Criminal Defense Bar Association

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2016

"Best of The Bar", San Diego Business Journal

2016

Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2016

"10 Best" for Criminal Law in California Nominee, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2016

Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers in the State of California, American Society of Legal Advocates

2015

Top Attorney, San Diego Daily Transcript

2015

"Best of the Bar", San Diego Business Journal

2015

Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2015

Top Attorneys in San Diego, Los Angeles Magazine

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

"Best of the Bar", San Diego Business Journal

2014

Top Attorney, San Diego Daily Transcript

2013

Top Attorney Nominee, San Diego Daily Transcript

2013

Top Lawyers in California, American Lawyer Media

2012

Top Attorney, San Diego Daily Transcript

2003

AmJur Award for Excellence in Internship Seminar, California Western School of Law

2002

AmJur Award for Excellence in Advanced Criminal Litigation, California Western School of Law

2002

Vice President - SBA, California Western School of Law

2002

Summer Honors Program, Office of the Attorney General

2002

AmJur Award for Excellence in Trial Practice, California Western School of Law

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney Coach, La Jolla Country Day School

2008 - Present

Senior Associate, Law Offices of Kerry L. Armstrong

2006 - 2008

Managing Associate, Steigerwalt & Associates - Downtown Office

2004 - 2006

Associate Attorney, Steigerwalt & Associates

2004 - 2004

Attorney, Daniel F. Greene, Attorney At Law

Associations

2016 - Present

The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers

Member - Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers

2015 - Present

National Association of Distinguished Counsel

Member - Nation's Top Attorneys

2015 - Present

United States Supreme Court Bar

Member

2012 - Present

California Public Defenders Association

Member

2009 - Present

U.S. District Court, Central District of California

Member

2009 - Present

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Member

2009 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2004 - Present

San Diego Criminal Defense Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

U.S. District Court, Southern District of California

Member

2017 - 2018

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2013 - 2013

San Diego Inn of Court

Evidence, Foundations and Experts Clinic

2005 - 2005

San Diego Inn of Court

Trial Practice Clinic

Education

2003

California Western School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

Trinity College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

San Diego State University

N/A

Universite de Paris (Le Sorbonne)

Speaking Engagements

2016

High School Mock Trial Competition

Trial Practice

2016

A.I.M. for Law

Criminal Defense Law

2014

Criminal Law Association & XONR8

The Death Penalty Debate

2014

Career Day

Criminal Defense Law

2014

1L Competition

Opening Statements / Closing Arguments

2012

Criminal Law Fraternity - UCSD

Preparing a case for trial

2010

Career Day

Criminal Defense Law

2009

Legal Seminar

Employment After Law School

2004

Guest Speaker

Trial Practice

2003

CSWL Commence Ceremony

Keynote Student Speaker

Publications

2015

2012

2012

2012

2011

San Diego Criminal Defense Bar Assn. Newsletter Featured Attorney - Member Profile

Languages

English

French

Activity

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