Erik Adler Friis

Erik Adler Friis

4.5
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 28 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence

2667 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 304-1, San Diego, CA

About Erik

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 28 years

State: California

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Superior Law Center

2667 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 304-1, San Diego, CA, 92108

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Erik Adler Friis's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

26 Client Reviews

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Posted by Victoria | March 29, 2026

Recommendation for Erick Friis at Superior Law Center

Erick A. Friis is an outstanding lawyer. Initiates communication between clients even not as a hired lawyer. The superior law firm will take care of all of their clients! Truly grateful, always will recommend.

Posted by Oscar | March 18, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Honesty

Eric has been amazing, compassionate and professional. He has guided me through my troubles and given his honest opinion on everything. I felt so relieved working with him, I could tell everything would be okay, he’s incredibly knowledgeable.

Posted by anonymous | March 17, 2026 | Hired Attorney

worth it

Honestly dealing with the law when you are on the wrong side of it is the scariest thing i have ever dealt with in my life. Hiring my private attorney was probably the best money i have ever spent under the circumstances i was facing. Im super grateful that this firm was able to successfully get the... felony charge i was facing down to a misdemeanor conviction.

Posted by Jeffrey | March 10, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Expungement Case

Absolutely one of the best with exceptional service and results. He diligently fought for the dismissal of my son expungement case and I am forever greatful for the outcome of his service.

Posted by Jorge | March 09, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Get laywer good advice.

Attentive helpful, when the court comes after you it feel like everyone is against you. Having a good competent lawyer on your side helps with the worry. Eric helps maneuver the in and out of the legal system.

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Erik Adler Friis's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniella Smigielski

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joshua Bourne

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Erik Friis is an excellent lawyer. He has always provided top notch legal representation. 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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Ernest Lee

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Erik since a short time after I began practicing criminal defense law a few years ago. I noticed him because he was one of the few guys that seemed to spend as much time in court as I and to me this meant one thing, he had a large caseload. After meeting him I soon came to see why. Erick is a smart, well prepared attorney that any client would be super lucky to have on their side. Further, he is always ready to lend a helping hand to other attorneys, which says a lot about character in this competitive business. Yes, I wholeheartedly endorse Erik Friis as a great attorney and a great guy."

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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 | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Our QC and Safety Plans, of cource we only extract the applicable parts or summaries and we do not include in our proposals the entire plan, unless they ask for it specifically."

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Stephen Smith

Criminal defense lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse Erik. He has all of the qualities of an outstanding attorney: he is knowledgeable, personable and honest. I would not hesitate to recommend him to colleagues, friends and family."

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Joshua Price

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Erik for the last couple of years. He is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to criminal law and someone I can turn to when I have questions. He fights for his clients and gets results! I endorse this lawyer."

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Jon Cooper

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Erik for a few years now and highly recommend him to anyone in need of a criminal defense attorney. I have personally seen the attention he provides his clients and his results are outstanding. Give him a call if you are in the unfortunate position of needing defense counsel."

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Sam Tahmassebi

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Eric is an extremely thoughtful and responsive attorney. He gives his clients' matters great attention. The results are obvious. He invariably obtains great results for his attorneys. I have recommended Eric on a number of occasions and people have been very happy with the outcome of their cases."

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John Scannell

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Erik for a decade. He always works hard and does what is right. I have no problem recommending his service to anyone."

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Joshua Bourne

Family lawyer

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Ernest Lee

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jon Cooper

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer

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Joshua Price

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2014

BBB A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau

2013

Top San Diego Attorney, San Diego Daily Transcript

2013

BBB A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau

Work Experience

1999 - Present

President, Superior Law Center

Associations

2025 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association

Member

2021 - Present

Criminal Defense Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Better Business Bureau

Member

The Riverside County Bar Association

Member

United States District Court for Southern District of California

Member

United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth Circuit

Member

San Diego County Bar Association

Member

California Public Defenders' Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. JP

Domestic Violence Case Dismissed

People v. RM

DUI Case Dismissed

People v. DS

Rape by Intoxication Dismissed with no jail time and no sex offender registration.

People v. CL

Aggravated Sexual Assault resulting in probation and no registration as a sex offender.

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Education

1997

California Western School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Univ of California Santa Cruz

undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

1998

California Western School of Law Review

Balancing the Needs of Rape Victims Against the Needs of Rape Suspects: A proposed Federal Qualified Rape Crisis-Victim Privilege

Publications

1998

Criminal Law Bulletin Balancing the Needs of Rape Victims Against the Needs of Rape Suspects: A proposed Federal Qualified Rape Crisis-Victim Privilege

Languages

English

Spanish

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