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Jon Martin Pettis

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Avvo Rating8.8
  • San Diego, CA
  • Licensed for 24 years
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About Jon

I grew up knowing I was going to be a defense attorney.  I never conceived of any other profession.  Once  I started practicing criminal defense, I found that while any lawyer will take a DUI case, few had dedicated the time and effort to learning the science well enough to look for possible defenses in almost any case.  Instead, they just got good at telling their clients they needed to plead guilty without thouroghly evaluating the case.  I do my best to never let that happen with my clients' cases.

Practice areas

DUI and DWI
  1. DUI and DWI: 100%

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

591 Camino de la Reina, Suite 1125
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591 Camino de la Reina, Suite 1125
San Diego, CA, 92108

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
CAActive199601/20/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Moot Court Award WinnerUCLA School of Law1994
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Chief Trial CounselLaw Office of Jon M. Pettis1996 - 2012
InternSan Diego Public Defenders Office1995 - 1996
InternNorthern California Legal Services1994 - 1994
InternUCLA Student Legal Services1992 - 1993
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
National College of DUI DefenseMemeber2005 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember2003 - 2008
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
DS Criminal Law Group Web SiteDS Criminal Law Group2011
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
UCLA School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1995
Univ of California Santa Cruzundergraduate1992
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
DUI Defense AmmunitionDUI Science and Strategies2012
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
People v. Kyle M.One case was dismissed and the second plead to a wet reckless.
People v. Alan F.The weapons charge was dismissed. Client plead to being a public nuisance which will be dismissed in 18 months and a wet reckless.
People v. John W.Case dismissed.
People v. Cleaveland N.Not guilty.
People v. Victor B.Probation and no jail time.
People v. Maria L.Case dismissed.

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Review Jon Pettis

greatest dui lawyer

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I was facing my third DUI in four years. I was sure I was going to jail for a long time. I hired Jon and he found flaws in the police conduct that led to the case being dismissed. He saved my job, my family and almost my life. Thanks!

incredible lawyer

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I was facing my third DUI in four years. I was sure I was foing to jail for a long time. Jon poured over the police reports and found a way to challenge the arrest and got all the evidence suppressed. The case was dismised and he saved my job, my family and almost my life. Thank you!

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Robert Carter, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 17, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Pettis is a great lawyer and wonderful human being. When it comes to DUI & DWI law, he is my go to guy.

Hector Tamayo, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 24, 2015
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Few if any possess the knowledge and skill set needed to tenaciously defend a DUI that Jon Pettis has He is a skilled negotiator and aggressive trial attorney. His knowledge of the science and intricacies of DUI cases are second to none.

Mark Clay, Immigration Attorney on Aug 21, 2015
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I highly endorse Mr. Pettis. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who gets great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact him first.

D. Michael Phillips, Personal injury Attorney on May 20, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. If you have a family member who is facing a DUI charge, you can't go wrong with Mr. Pettis. With a practice focused on DUI defense, he shows his committment to his clients to get the best result possible.

Jill Rogers, Divorce and separation Attorney on Apr 3, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer for always putting the clients needs first.

Mark Murad, Immigration Attorney on Feb 26, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.

Guy Levy, Workers compensation Attorney on Jan 30, 2015
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Corey Wlodarczyk, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jan 29, 2015
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Jon is one of the most knowledgeable DUI attorneys I have ever met. One of the first people I go to when I seek advice, and for good reason. He will aggressively advocate for all of his clients using his wealth of experience and knowledge.

Sharon Anderson, Guardianship Attorney on Nov 25, 2014
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Douglas Borthwick, Family Attorney on Nov 11, 2014
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James Shields, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Aug 21, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer with no reservation. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community. Very hardworking and diligent. Consistently achieves superior results. Advice is always practical and on point. I recommend to anyone looking for an attorney who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of clients and achieving the most favorable result possible.I endorse this lawyer.I endorse this lawyer.

Zaki Ali, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 17, 2014
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Jon is a talented and skilled lawyer. A true advocate for his clients. I endorse this lawyer.I endorse this lawyer.

Sean Cleary, Car accident Attorney on Jun 11, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community.

John VanDervoort, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jun 6, 2014
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Jon has more endorsements from fellow lawyers than any other lawyer I know. Ive been a dui lawyer 42 years and he IS one of the finest and I recommend him.

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Martin Schmidt, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 2, 2014
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Jon is a highly experienced DUi attorney who is not afraid to take on even the toughest DUI cases. I endorse this lawyer.

James Dicks, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 29, 2013
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This attorney works very hard for the clients and keeps up with the law by attending legal seminars to assist them in this regard. I endorse this attorney.

David Shrager, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 28, 2013
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Bryce Fetter, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 28, 2013
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Fadi Minawi, Immigration Attorney on Jun 26, 2013
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Mr. Pettis has assisted clients of mine with their DWI cases in California with excellent results. I endorse this lawyer.