G. Cole Casey

G. Cole Casey

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 29 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI

2305 Historic Decatur Rd, #100, San Diego, CA

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Licensed in California for 29 years

State: California

Acquired: 1996

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The Law Offices Of G. Cole Casey

2305 Historic Decatur Rd, #100, San Diego, CA, 92106

The Law Offices of G. Cole Casey

11622 El Camino Real, #100, San Diego, CA, 92130

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G. Cole Casey's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

131 Client Reviews

Showing 91 - 95 of 131 reviews

Posted by anonymous | August 21, 2012 | DUI & DWI

Simply the Best

When I was arrested on a DUI charge, I was in a panic. This was my first DUI, but it was going to do severe damage to my career. I met with Cole to discuss the case. He reviewed the details and assured me he could help. Sure enough, with his experience and expertise in DUI cases he was able to negoti...ate my charge down to a reckless driving. I owe my career and future earning potential to this man. He saved me, and I owe him a huge debt of gratitude. If you need an attorney, I highly recommend you talk to Cole Casey first. Cole will work things out in the most favorable way possible for you.

Posted by anonymous | July 26, 2012 | DUI & DWI

SAVED MY LIFE & CAREER

I was arrested in Oct. of 2011 for my 3rd DUI in 10 years in CA and for those of you familiar with the penalty it carries a minimum of 120 days in jail. I interviewed 4 attorneys that specialize in DUIs. The first told me to rush a guilty plea through and do the time asap and get it over with and th...at there was no point in fighting it, I would lose. The second and third attorneys both gave me an elaborate story on how they would use expert toxicologists to prove what I ate and my current stress level because of work caused my BAC to rise. When i met with Cole he said I had to do go above and beyond to not go to jail so he suggested I voluntarily be put on SCRAM (alcohol monitor), enroll in and intensive out patient drug and alcohol rehab program and that i start seeing a one on one drug and alcohol therapist. I did it all and ended up wearing the SCRAM bracelet for 9 months but now just signed a change of plea to do 5 months of Electronic Monitoring (house arrest) which allows me to go to and from work and sleep in my bed and night. Thank God for Cole Casey, Chris Sohovich, and Vivian Ruelas!

Posted by Sean | July 06, 2012 | DUI & DWI

Caring, Professional Lawyer at the highest level

A little over a year ago, I was involved in a DUI accident that had me thinking there was no way to move forward from. While incarcerated with little to no hope in my life, I met Matt from Cole's office. Matt immediatly gave me the feeling that I was in great hands and that Cole and team would do eve...rything in their power to work at getting the best possible result out of my case. When I was released and met Cole, Vivian and Matt, I was overwhelmed with the care that Cole and staff expressed while working in my case. My family and I always felt like we were in the best hands that we could have hired in San Diego. While working with Cole in my case, he and his staff always kept me informed while working through things as the case went on. I feel that throughout the case, Cole did the best possible job one could do, and I have never once had any regret of hiring Cole Casey. Cole always gave me the most information that he could give me to make the best possible decision for myself and my family. Cole gave me great advice throughout my case while always leaving the final decision up to me. If you get into a situation where you are looking for a lawyer like Cole, I wouldn't think twice about hiring Cole Casey. If you can be honost, listen to his suggestions, and will do anything to move forward from the situation that you are in, there is no better lawyer to hire than Cole Casey and staff. My family and I are forever grateful to Cole and his staff and could not even come close to repay them. Cole, Matt and Vivian did a great job in working in my case and always gave me the impression that they sincerely cared about me and my future. Do not hesitate to hire Cole if you need a DUI lawyer.

Posted by Brian | July 03, 2012 | Criminal Defense

A second chance

I am eternally grateful to Cole Casey, Vivian, Matt and all of the professionals in their practice. I made a very significant error in judgment one evening. As a result of some actions that I am not proud of I impacted not just my life, but the lives of others as well. In the days following my accide...nt and arrest I did not think there was a path forward. I was very converned for the individual that I injured in my accident and depressed and remorseful over my actions. In sitting down in Cole Casey’s office with Matt for the first time, something immediately felt different. This was not just a case for them, not just another client to charge fees, they were interested in the background, the circumstances, the events not only of that night but of the circumstances that lead up to that night. I met Cole shortly thereafter and I was struck by the fact that not only did he want to help, but he was genuinely concerned about the well being of the injured party as well as my family. This was a consistent pattern, Cole always had not only my best interests in mind, but genuine care for the victim I involved. He wanted a solution that allowed all parties to move forward. Cole was very patient and honest with me. He operates on very simple principles actually. Be open and honest with him, accept responsibility for your part, listen to him and he will do everything possible to get the best outcome for you and your family. My case was very public and Cole also did a great job of keeping me grounded, reminding me that good people can make terrible mistakes and what matters is what we do next. He never pressured me, always kept me informed, always let me know that when it came to settling the case, it was always my decision. He would provide counsel, but the ultimate decision would be mine. I experienced every range of emotion possible during the case (and still do to this day) and Cole and team helped me maintain my dignity throughout each stage. Calling Cole Casey my attorney does not do him justice. He is an advocate, he is a mentor, he is a friend and my life would not be the same if I had not retained his services. He has given me the opportunity for a second chance and there simply is no greater gift. And you can’t put a price on that. I truly believe that. Cole and team are the best and my family and I will never be able to repay them for what they have done for us.

Posted by JB | June 26, 2012 | DUI & DWI

The most proficient Dui Attorney in San Diego

Mr. Casey and his team are not only professional, diligent and polite but provide the fastest client focused results possible. Their tenacity and expertise is unsurpassed by anyone. This was my first DUI and unfortunately prior to working with Mr. Casey, I retained a not only incompetent attorney b...ut malicious. “She” (not to mention names) kept approximately $2000 providing absolutely nothing for my case. I was under a great amount of stress with the addition of threating emails and calls from this attorney. From my first interaction with Mr. Casey and his staff, all that anxiety was put to rest. They handled all communication with my previous attorney as well as my case allowing me to focus on my life and career. I have worked with many lawyers in the past and Cole Casey runs an amazing practice. There is not enough words to describe what a great experience I had working with him.

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G. Cole Casey's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joshua Bourne

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Cole is an excellent lawyer. I have referred my own clients to him when they have needed help with serious DUI felonies with injury and he has always provided top notch legal representation. 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 DUI defense."

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Howard Williams

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Cole is a leader in his field. He helps his clients and fellow attorneys in every way that he can. Cole sets a standard for all criminal defense attorneys."

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Haitham Amin

Unknown lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Dicks

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"This lawyer has an expertise in DUI defense. By attending DUI seminars throughout the year to keep up on the latest in the law, field sobriety testing, blood testing, and breath testing, this attorney is an asset to the clients. This lawyer is a member of the California DUI Lawyers Association. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeremy Evans

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Cole is a friend and colleague. Highly recommended, well respected, and one of the best in the industry."

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Garrett Ogata

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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M. Miller

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Harris Brumer

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He does one thing and he does it better than anybody else-- Cole Casey is a master of DUI Defense. His aggressive courtroom demeanor and his vast wealth of knowledge and experience in the field make him a daunting opponent for any Prosecutor (they would rather capitulate and settle the case then proceed against him in court). Furthermore, Cole Casey gets fantastic results for his clients. Quite often, he turns a hopeless situation into a victory and is able to give his clients both a future and some peace of mind. If you are in need of DUI Defense, there is only one answer: Cole Casey. He is an absolutely outstanding attorney."

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Steven Hernandez

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I met Cole Casey many years ago at the National College for DUI Defense Summer Session at Harvard Law School, where I attended a workshop on opening statements he was teaching. Being asked by the NCDD to teach a "breakout session" is an honor reservered for those the National College considers the best. I agree with that assessment. Cole Casey is not only one of Southern California's best DUI lawyers, but he is also one of the best in the country."

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Mark Sollitt

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Cole is a leader in the DUI defense community. He is a give, a helper in our legal community. He is also a major contributor to the California DUI Lawyers Association. I have attended multiple workshops where he is one of the guest speakers. He teaches other atorneys trial techniques and I have benefitted greatly from hi suggestions."

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Lynn Gorelick

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Concidine

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. Casey for a few years and I am always impressed by the amazing results he obtains for his clients. He is one of the best DUI trial attorneys in the state and always has his client's best interests in mind. I would recommend Mr. Casey."

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Sean Foldenauer

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Cole Casey's work ethics and DUI case results are legendary. I have had the pleasure of knowing him since law school and seeing him in action, in the court room, for nearly twenty years. He is passionate about the law and defending his clients' cases. He fights tirelessly against great odds, and wins...! I do not hesitate to endorse Cole Casey. You cannot find a better DUI attorney in San Diego, period."

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James Fox

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Friend

"Cole Casey is the "go to" lawyer on DUI. His approach to his cases are the same as his approach to life - 100% or its not worth doing. He is a pit bull - intimidating to those who don't know him, a fierce guardian to those he protects, and a lethal opponent to those who cross him. It is no wonder why he has earned the reputation of being one of the finest DUI lawyers in the country."

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Manny Daskal

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"cole is well respected by hispeers. Cole and I have served together on the California Dui Lawyers Assoc. board for a number of years. We have also attended a myriad of seminars and participated on various list serves together. He is a man who knows his "stuff". He truly is one of the best and I think one could do no better than putting your trust in this man."

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Jon Pettis

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Casey is one of San Diego's, nay, California's most successful DUI lawyers. He has the enviable combination of being an outstanding trial attorney as well as a very effective negotiator. Unlike many defense lawyers, Mr. Casey is never afraid to fight in court for his clients. That attitude is critical to his past and certain future success. I endorse this lawyer."

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Harry Hudson

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Charles Sifers

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've had the good fortune to know Cole for quite a while now through the National College for DUI Defense, and it is a true pleasure to take this brief time to endorse his work. A fighter by nature and by choice, Cole leaves no stone unturned and takes no prisoners when acting as his clients' champion. Very few lawyers have taken the time or given the level of effort to master his craft as has Cole, and that he applies this same focus to each case in his office is what sets him apart from the crowd. I would confidently entrust my family members or friends to his capable hands."

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Mark DeYoe

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have been a DUI attorney in San Diego since 1985. As of 2010, San Diego has a good number of simply outstanding DUI lawyers. Out of all of those incredibly dedicated, top shelf attorneys, Cole Casey gets my nod for tied for first place of them all - a very rare accolade - the best of the best. The last time I saw one of Cole's trials, the police officer rushed out of courtroom with tears in his eyes."

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Ryan Russman

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Cole Casey is a true champion of the accused citizen facing a DWI charge. He is a persuasive advocate who understands the law and practice of DWI defense like no other. Attorney Casey is a lawyer you can trust to help you in your time of need."

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Nicole Irmer

Licensing lawyer

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Lauren Angelos

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Alisha Wood

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Matthew Springmeyer

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Donte Wyatt

Criminal defense lawyer

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Harris Brumer

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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William Concidine

DUI and DWI lawyer

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George Mueller

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Vincent Tucci

DUI and DWI lawyer

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George Stein

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Lawrence Taylor

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Darryl Genis

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

San Diego's Top Influentials, San Diego Daily Transcript

2015

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2014

A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau

2014

Best of the Bar, San Diego Business Journal

2013

A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau

2013

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2012

Top 10 Attorneys in Criminal Law, San Diego Daily Transcript

2012

Better Business Bureau, A+ Rating

2011

A+ Rating, San Diego County Better Business Bureau

2011

Top 10 Attorneys in San Diego - Criminal Law, San Diego Daily Transcript

2011

Top San Diego Attorneys, San Diego Metro Magazine

2010

A+ Rating, San Diego County Better Business Bureau

2009

A+ Rating, San Diego County Better Business Bureau

2008

A+ Rating, San Diego County Better Business Bureau

2007

Board of Directors, California DUI Lawyers Association

2005

Field Sobriety Testing Certified Instructor, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

2005

Sustaining Member, National College for DUI Defense

2003

Field Sobriety Testing Practitioner Rating, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

2003

Specialist Member, California DUI Lawyers Association

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Managing Attorney, Law Office of G. Cole Casey

Associations

2014 - Present

DUI Defense Lawyers Association

Founding Member

2014 - Present

DUI Defense Lawyers Association

Board of Directors

2014 - Present

Trial Skills University

Faculty Instructor

2013 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Faculty Instructor

2009 - Present

San Diego DUI Defense Associates

President

2005 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Sustaining Member

2002 - Present

California DUI Lawyers Association

DUI Trial Specialist

1999 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2007 - 2013

California DUI Lawyers Association

Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

.19% Blood Alcohol DUI Case

Entire Case Dismissal

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Education

1996

Thomas Jefferson SOL

Juris Doctor

1988

California State University, San Diego

Bachelor of Arts

1983

De Anza College

Associate of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Winter Session

DUI Defense

2014

DUI Power Seminar

DUI Defense

2014

Annual DUI Seminar

Effective Cross Examination Skills

2013

Phi Alpha Delta

Careers in Criminal Law - Keynote Speaker

2007

We the Jury

DUI - Closing Arguments

2006

Rules of the Road

DUI - Stiking Prior Convictions

2006

Georgia CLE

DUI - Closing Arguments

2006

DUI Defense

Motion Practice

2005

DUI from A to DMV

DUI - Preparing Client to Testify

2005

Defending DUI Cases

DUI - Expert Witnesses

Publications

2011

California Drunk Driving Defense 2011 Edition

Languages

English

Activity

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