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James Siegrist
also known as Law Office of James Siegrist
About James
Biography
James Siegrist is a San Diego based Criminal Defense Attorney. He has been successfully defending DUI and all types of criminal cases throughout Southern California for well over 25 of the Law. He has also attended an International Institute of Law at the University of Leiden, The Netherlands, as well as the Institute of International and Comparative Law at the University of Guanajuato, Mexico.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
32 years
Fees and Rates
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Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 31 years
State: California
Acquired: 1994
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Location
Law Office of James Siegrist
2305 Historic Decatur Rd. Suite 100, San Diego, CA, 92106
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James Siegrist's Reviews
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Posted by Mark | March 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
A+
I had him as my lawyer and was very happy with his work. He was very professional and always went the extra mile, from my first call to him until the end. He also was extremely responsive and always available to answer my questions. Highly recommended. And thanks to his work I won my case!
Posted by Lisa | June 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
James was awesome!
James got my husband a great deal on his DUI-- better than anything we could have hoped for! His fee was extremely reasonable, and he was very responsive and a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend!!
Posted by Laurie | March 28, 2017
Very Responsive and Helpful
Mr. Siegrist is extremely helpful and knowledgeable. He was able to provide me clear and timely advice on multiple occasions. He is responsive, and always answers my calls, emails, and texts quickly. He expresses a genuine concern for my issues, and I will use him again in the future.
Posted by Sam | March 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Great job
A friend referred me to Mr. Siegrist to defend me in a DUI case. He answered all my questions in a timely fashion. He was straightforward and honest with me throughout the whole process. I was happy with the good outcome of my case. I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs a good lawyer. Gi...
Posted by anonymous | March 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Don't waste your money
Very disappointed that I let this guy talk me into spending my last bit of money on him. From the beginning told me I had a good chance at getting charges dropped. Should have known when there was hardly any contact at all until the last day of my case, where he finally said that I should just take t...
James Siegrist
Replied last March 25, 2017I am sorry if you had a bad experience with my firm. This matter does not sound familiar to me nor does it reflect my normal practice. I strive to give every client excellent service. Please contact me directly to see if I can clear up any misunderstandings we have.
James Siegrist's Lawyer Endorsements
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"I have known James for a number of years and have seen him in action many times. He is an excellent lawyer who gets results for his clients."
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Experience
Work Experience
1994 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of James Siegrist
Associations
1994 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
Education
1994
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
Leiden University
International Exchange Program
1992
University of Guanajuato
Symposium on International Law
1991
Univ of California at Los Angeles
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
Spanish
Portuguese
English
Activity
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