Jeremy H. Elias

Jeremy H. Elias

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 10 years

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

2515 Camino Del Rio S, Suite 317, San Diego, CA

About Jeremy

Biography

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Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Kentucky for 3 years

State: Kentucky

Acquired: 2022

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 10 years

State: California

Acquired: 2015

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of J.H.Elias

2515 Camino Del Rio S, Suite 317, San Diego, CA, 92108

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Jeremy H. Elias's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

27 Client Reviews

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Posted by Andrew | December 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

The Best Legal Representation you can get!!!

Jeremy & Ariel Elias are the MONA LISA of the DUI Defense world. This is going to sound crazy but thanks to these two, my charge has almost become a borderline pleasant experience lmao. I wish we could have met under better circumstances but I thank the universe we did at that moment. Of course, I... take full responsibility for my actions and there are things that I have to do to make amends for... But these two have been personable, kind, knowledgeable, sincere and everything in between. I didn't think it was possible to find legal representation that truly cares for you but it's right here ladies and gentleman. I had full unfaltering faith in what they wanted to do and it turned out amazing. I cannot thank these two enough. What could have been a seriously negative, traumatic event has turned into a learning experience guided by 2 amazing people :-)

Posted by Kyle | June 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best lawyer around!

I don't have experience with legal matters, so when I found myself charged with a crime that could mean jail time and large fines, I knew I needed help. I Checked into numerous law firms but didn't feel I was finding someone intrested in the specific details of my case. I qualified for a public defen...der but knew they wouldn't fight hard enough for me. When I contacted Jeremy, I found he was willing to take the time to learn about me and the charges I was facing. He explained the law in layman's terms and made several suggestions for moving forward. I thought I was innocent of the charges filed against me, but I knew without an attorney I didn't have a chance of successfully defending myself. Jeremy agreed to accept my case, and I am so glad he did. His fees were very reasonable and he allowed me to make payments to him. He stayed in regular contact with the DA's office and with me. He was knowledgeable in regards to the San Diego court system, and did a good job representing me to them. After a year of trying to negotiate a deal the court date was set. He helped me understand how trials work and help me prepare for my testimony. Thanks to his persistence, the prosecution folded a few days before the trial date and we struck an unbelievable deal! Many thanks to Jeremy for sticking up for me and fighting for a great resolution.

Posted by Israel | October 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Jeremy saved me from a DUI disaster

I got my second DUI. Stupid me! From the first phone call with Jeremy, I knew I had my lawyer. He gave me recommendations to follow before my first initial court date such has get on the scram bracelet to show you are not drinking and won't drink while court proceedings are going on, going to A.A. me...etings and having proof of them, getting character reference letters as well. The day of court I was up against a felony DUI with injury and I was looking at serious prison time at least 7 yrs. They wanted to raise my bail to $100,000 but because I did everything, Jeremy asked me to do the judge kept the bail at the original $2,500. He saved me $10,000 right there. The Judge, and I quote, looked at me and said: "Sir, you have a very smart lawyer!" Instead of the 7 yrs in prison, Jeremy got me 1 year of work furlough which I did 6 months of and got to keep my job which would have ruined me if I lost it. I owe him a lot more than the small fee he charges. He was with me every step of the way. Honest and trustworthy, concerned with your well being. He has a friend for life in me

Posted by Devin | October 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

DONT LOOK ANYWHERE ELSE, THIS MAN WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN. HE PUTS YOU FIRST

Jeremy is the man. He has been there for me and helped me every step of the way through my legal trouble. He made me feel comfortable talking about the situation and followed through with his every word. He put me first instead of his paycheck and took time to explain every option for me and possibil...ities we could do an try. He will get you the results your looking for. He works for the people and not himself. He made sure I was at every appointment and that my end results as anyone else's would be,to not end up in jail and to get my life back. He fights hard and doesn't take NO as an option. He examines every detail to matter and has great rapport with everyone including the Judge. Like i said before, No need to look anywhere else, this is your guy. Consider this, i was looking at two felonies in my case wih a year or more of jail time, no custody of kids etc. He was able to strike both felonies down to a single misdemeanor, keep the restraining order off from seeing my kids which was amazimg because idk what i would do if i couldnt see them and deal with a small probation for a very short while. My only punishment rightfully so I walked away with was a misdemeanor, a short class and thats it. No fines do, no jail time etc. Very pleased. And again. Big Thanks Jeremy. Seriousl

Posted by Tania | September 18, 2015 | Landlord & Tenant

A great help!

After having sewage flooding in my apartment, I moved back in and my landlord served me a 30 day notice because I did not want to sign a Release of Liability before moving back in. Never having dealt with this before, Jeremy Elias was a really great help in advising me on the steps I needed to take ...to clarify my situation. He was referred to me by a friend and after speaking to him briefly about my problems with my landlord, he was able to get back to me within 24 hrs with actual solutions. He advised me on how to speak to my landlord as well as what to about rent, and the legality of the matter. I truly appreciate how easy it was to speak him, how available he was, and how organized he was. On top of that, I truly felt like he cared about me and my case. Thanks Jeremy!

Jeremy Elias

Replied last September 18, 2015

You're welcome, Tania! It was a pleasure working with you.

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Jeremy H. Elias's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mark Marion

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Elias is an excellent criminal defense attorney. He is an aggressive advocate for his clients who is not afraid to go above and beyond what is expected of most attorneys. I absolutely recommend Mr. Elias for any criminal matter."

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Ernest Lee

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have found Jeremy to be a smart, caring and diligent attorney that any client would be lucky to have arguing their cause. He is a quick study who can grasp complex issues of law. He truly cares for his clients in a way they feel and appreciate. Finally, Jeremy diligently pursues his client's positions in his effort to prevail on their behalf. I heartily endorse attorney Jeremy Elias."

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R. Thomas Curl

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Jeremy for several years and I have always found him to be brilliant and driven in his advocacy for his clients. Anyone in Sand Diego would be lucky to have Jeremy on their side."

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Ian Seruelo

Unknown lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Jeremy. He is a very knowledgeable, diligent, and meticulous attorney."

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Heather Zack

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Jeremy both personally and professionally for many years and have never ceased to be impressed by his passion, diligence, and steadfast desire to do right by the people he is working with. He is constantly striving to learn and grow as an attorney and is a perfect representation of the zealous advocate for his clients that every attorney should be. Any client would be lucky to have Jeremy fighting for him."

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Yana Hart

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jeremy is an excellent, hard-working, and dedicated attorney. As a fellow attorney, I endorse Jeremy's commitment to his clients."

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Samantha Birkner

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jeremy & I were on the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) team in law school together. Jeremy is hard working, intelligent and passionate. As a fellow criminal defense lawyer, I recommend him to clients looking to resolve their Criminal Defense or DUI matters."

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Lorena Garza

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Jeremy for many years and have always been impressed by his dedication and work-ethic. As an attorney, Jeremy works extremely hard for his clients and I am very confident referring my criminal cases to him. I would recommend Jeremy to clients and fellow attorneys alike."

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Sean Leedom

Unknown lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jeremy is a great friend and colleague of mine, whom I've known since my first semester of law school. I've had the pleasure of working with Jeremy in various capacities, in all of which I was incredibly impressed with his skills and thought processes. I have no doubt that Jeremy is a zealous advocate for his clients, and I wholeheartedly recommend him for representation without reservation."

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Amanda Thompson

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jeremy is a hard-working and knowledgeable attorney who is very responsive and extremely professional. He is dedicated to helping his clients and will go above and beyond in his representation."

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William Mond

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I personally endorse Jeremy Elias as an excellent attorney. He is smart, determined, and knowledgeable. He is also extremely conscious of clients' financial resources. Jeremy is a great choice as a criminal defense attorney and always has his client's best interests at heart."

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Troy Ortiz

Business lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jeremy is resource to his clients, for whom he is a zealous advocate and trusted counselor. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him."

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Francis Pabst

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've known Jeremy since he received his license to practice law. Moreover, I've had the good fortune to work with Jeremy on many matters since, including preparing for and litigating a trial together - one with a very positive outcome for the client. Jeremy is an extremely intelligent individual with a great mind for the law. Not only would I recommend working with Jeremy to other colleagues, I would definitely recommend Jeremy to any potential client, as I am certain he would zealously represent any of his clientele."

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Evan Walker

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Jeremy! He is intelligent, diligent, and reasonable--a combination a lot of attorneys lack! Let him handle your DUI/DWI case."

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Lynn Morski

Unknown lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jeremy Elias was a classmate in law school and I have worked with him on legal matters after we both became attorneys. He is thorough, hard working, and incredibly personable. Highly endorse him!"

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Jeremy Evans

Business lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Elias is a friend and trusted colleague. He is the consummate professional and approachable counselor at law. I endorse this attorney."

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Stuart Mellman

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jeremy is a skilled and energetic criminal law attorney in San Diego. I highly recommend Jeremy for any criminal law matters. I endorse this lawyer."

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Alexander Green

Business lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jeremy and I were colleagues throughout law school and I had many opportunities to see him acting in leadership roles and engaging with others. Jeremy is as personable as he is sharp, and I would trust him to handle an array of legal needs as he continues to grow his knowledge-base and his ability to handle matters confidently and with tailored expertise. As a result, I wholeheartedly endorse this attorney."

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Mark Marion

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Ernest Lee

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Kammann Cole

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Yana Hart

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Samantha Birkner

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lorena Garza

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Jennifer Perkins

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Sean Leedom

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Troy Ortiz

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Andrew Bodkin

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Evan Walker

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Amanda Thompson

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Erica Bloom

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Eric Ganci

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Francis Pabst

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Alexander Green

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Jeremy Evans

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

Top Contributor, AVVO

2016

Client's Choice Award--Criminal Defense, AVVO

2014

President of the Year, Thomas Jefferson School of Law Student Bar Association

2014

Cum Laude, Thomas Jefferson School of Law

2014

Jefferson Medal: Advanced Mediation, Thomas Jefferson School of Law

2012

Jefferson Medal: Solo Practice, Thomas Jefferson School of Law

2011

Distinguished Honor Roll, Thomas Jefferson School of Law

2011

CALI Excellence for the Future Award- Civil Procedure, CALI

2011

Jefferson Medal: Civil Procedure, Thomas Jefferson School of Law

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Managing Attorney, The Law Office of J.H.Elias

2014 - 2014

Mediator, Superior Court Of California

2014 - 2014

Law Enforcement Intern, California Department Of Corporations

2013 - 2013

Certified Law Student, Thomas Jefferson School Of Law Community Economic Development Clinic

2012 - 2012

Legal Intern, Ramey & Perry, APC

2012 - 2012

Teachers Assistant, Thomas Jefferson School Of Law

Associations

2015 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2015 - Present

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Member

2013 - Present

State Bar of California, Business Law Section

Member

2011 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Myles

Hung Jury, settled with infraction

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Education

2014

Thomas Jefferson School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2010

Bentley University

MBA - Master of Business Administration

2003

Bryant College

BS

Speaking Engagements

2017

2017 San Diego DUI Symposium

Moderator: From Prevention to Prosecution

2014

DRIVE 2014: PITCH & MIX Business Startup Pitches

2013

Business Law Society and IPLA Transactional Law Panel

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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