Joshua James Price

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Joshua James Price

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 16 years

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

4025 Camino Del Rio S. #300, San Diego, CA

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About Joshua

Biography

Unparalleled Rate of DUI and DMV dismissals in San Diego County. Feel free to call me 24/7.

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

DUI and DWI 100%

2,000 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
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+ 9
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in California for 16 years

State: California

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Defending Rights Law Center

4025 Camino Del Rio S. #300, San Diego, CA, 92108

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Online Presence

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Joshua James Price's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

125 Client Reviews

Showing 21 - 25 of 38 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Fred | January 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

EXCELLENT LAWYER

The best Attorney a person could ask for. I was charged with a 1st Offense DUI and had no idea of where or whom to turn to. I called Defending Rights Law Center and left a message for Josh Price and within 30 minutes, he returned my call. I explained to Josh that i was stopped for speeding, had a PAS... of .13/.13 and Evidential Breath of .14/.14. Mr. Price made no guarantees, but he did promise to fight for me in the courts. That was an understatement. Not only did he represent me in Court, but he was prepared to go to trial. Josh knew exactly what he was doing and eventually got my DUI charges dismissed in court. If you ever need a DUI Attorney do not hesitate, contact Josh Price as soon as possible. FR

Posted by anonymous | November 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Best Lawyer Guaranteed

Josh worked day and night on my DUI case that had a positive blood test for drugs, as well as hitting 6 cars- first offense. He made this impossible amount of evidence disappear and I got off with a wet and reckless. This charge generally means that the case is too weak to deem a DUI, though my odds ...initially showed all evidence was in the prosecutor's favor. Josh ingeniously found loopholes and grew his own case from that, allowing me a second chance from an unfortunate mistake I barely can even remember. Along with the amount of work he did for my case, he always communicated all of his work with me. He proposed safe routes and riskier routes of defense for my case and allowed me independence on choosing which route to take, and he would work with either decision I made. He did all the hard work that got me to getting my life back, but he never left me anxious because his case propositions, pros/cons, and reassurance allowed me a voice in my own future. Josh is by far the best lawyer for cases like these in San Diego for he is willing to take on challenging cases such as this one, yet still get results in his client's favor. Look no further for a lawyer because the best one is right here!

Posted by Maddie | October 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

A MIRACLE WORKER!!! 2 counts DUI, BAC .14

One cold night in January, I pulled over on the side of the freeway because I thought my tire was flat. As I got out to inspect it, a CHP officer was lurking behind me. He asked if I needed any help. I told him I had AAA and I was going to call them for help. He asked if I wanted him to call it ...in. I didn't want to be rude, so I told him that he could. That was my first mistake. I went to my car and got my AAA card and DL out. After some routine questions from the officer, he felt I was under the influence. I declined taking the breathalyzer test. So he gave me some field tests. Once the tests were completed, he told me I was under arrest for DUI. I couldn't believe what I was hearing. My life was over. My family, my work, my friends. I was in complete shock. I went to Las Colinas, and I had chosen to take the blood test there. I waited to get bailed out and went home. Won't go into any details about the ride home w/hubby. Took a quick nap, got up and went to get my car out of the tow yard, and off to work I went. I wanted to pretend that last night didn't happen. I thought about not getting a lawyer. I thought I could handle this all by myself. I had 10 days till my DMV hearing. Three days before the hearing, I decided to look into hiring a lawyer. I searched the Internet. I saw a few attorneys that promised that they could get charges reduced or even dismissed. Yeah right I thought. I came across Joshua Price who specializes in DUIs. I read some of his reviews and I was impressed. So I called him and left him a message, and 30 minutes later, he personally returned my call. I told him what happened and how my hearing was due in a few days. He told me he would take care of the DMV hearing and that we could meet the following week. If I decided to go with him, it would be great and if I decided not to go with him, it would be fine. He just wanted to represent me at least for the hearing. When we hung up, I thought what a great guy. We met the following week. I explained to him the entire story of what happened to me. I can tell already he was thinking about how this case could go. He talked about what he could do to help and told me that he would try his best and fight hard to get the charges reduced and get a better outcome. I left the office feeling that I made the right decision in retaining him. Mr. Price would go to all my court hearings. If I ever needed to get ahold of him or his staff, if I had questions, they would be there. His staff would always send me emails and give me updates about what had happened in those hearings. His staff is wonderful. Thank you Amanda. I had been charged with two counts of DUI, and a BAC of .14. I did attend one court hearing that Mr. Price wanted me to appear at. That was a hearing where Mr. Price filed a motion to suppress blood evidence and after a full hearing and cross examination, which was amazing, the Judge agreed with Mr. Price that the blood draw was unlawful and suppressed the blood evidence. I couldn't believe it. Mr. Price and I then discussed what our next options would be. Mr. Price and I decided we would go to trial and try to win this case. A few weeks later, Mr. Price went to court that day to tell them we were ready for trial and the DA informed him that they were dismissing the entire case! Mr. Price called me and told me the news and I screamed "OMG"!!! I really couldn't believe it. I hope no one ever gets a DUI, but if the need is there, please have Mr. Joshua Price as your attorney. Mr. Price is a hard working and caring man who will work very hard and do what he possibly can to help your case. He will really fight for you. He really understands the laws and he knows what he is doing. I'm so glad I chose Mr. Price. He saved me. Thank u so much Josh!!! I can't say it enough!! Thank you, Thank you!!! : )

Posted by David | September 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

A great DUI Attorney

I was arrested for DUI and tossed in Jail. I started looking for a good attorney the next day. I interviewed several and decided that Joshua Price and Defending Rights Law Center was the right choice. I’m so glad I did. The State of California had a pretty good case on me. A legitimate stop ...and blood evidence that I was DUI. I was in trouble. If you’re reading this, I guess you’ve recently had a similar experience. You need a good Attorney. Not only does the State charge you with a crime, but the DMV does it’s own separate administrative thing to take your licence away. A good Attorney like Joshua Price will represent you for both of those engagements. I won’t bore you with detail. But I will tell you that Joshua Price did a great job for me. I didn’t have a great defense but he found opportunities to challenge the case against me through very hard work and investigation. Because he gave me the confidence that I had a good fighter in my corner, I decided to plead innocent and take it to trial. After all, you can’t win if you don’t fight. Attorney Price scheduled a pretrial hearing to make a motion to exclude the evidence against me. I didn’t expect that to be successful but I walked out of Court that day having accepted a plea offer for a lesser charge. And in my opinion, that all happened because Joshua Price was so prepared and is so talented at what he does. I am so happy to have found Joshua Price and the Defending Rights Law Center. I found them online and decided to consult with him based on reviews like this. I never expected to be writing a review myself but do so happily without reservation. If you hire Mr. Price to defend you, I’m confident he will do a great job for you like he did for me.

Posted by anonymous | June 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Our Saving Grace

From a wife's perspective: We had a blown out tire and while waiting for the tow truck, my husband and I had some drinks. We didn't know that the blown tire had slightly injured another vehicle (literally, a scratch). When the tow truck had finally arrived, the owner of the other vehicle approache...d us and accused us of drinking and driving (almost 2 hours after the incident). Per protocol, police came out and wrongfully arrested my husband of DUI. I went on Yelp to find the best DUI attorney...and we found Joshua. I've always been cautious about attorneys taking your money and not giving as much attention as they should. However, Joshua was absolutely amazing. When you think of someone literally crawling into the pits with you, you'd think it'd only be your best friends. Joshua not only crawled through mud and pits with us, but brought his A game for every trial, and meeting necessary. He made us feel like we were his only client. Going to trial is scary. Joshua prepared us and spent hours making sure that me (more so) and my husband were ok. My husband and I initially were worried about the cost, but when we saw how much time, dedication and effort Joshua gave...we felt guilty about not giving him enough. I'm not a friend of Joshua, but absolutely his biggest fan. If you want someone to support you, I promise Joshua will give everything he has, as though it's his own horrible story. He's real. He knows his stuff and if he didn't think your case was worth it, he'd tell you. He was the best thing we ever found.

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Joshua James Price's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Ruyle

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joshua Bourne

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Josh is a great DUI defender. I have recommended my own clients to him when they are facing serious felony injury cases and he has always done a great job. I have observed Josh in trial, and he is an excellent trial attorney!"

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Mark Rosenfeld

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Joshua Price is a fantastic attorney. He knows criminal law and DUI cases inside out, and always gets his clients the best possible result. He has mastered the courtroom. In addition to being a great advocate in court, he is a caring and compassionate counselor for his clients. Anyone facing criminal law charges in San Diego should call Attorney Price."

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Ernest Lee

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Joshua Price is an excellent attorney and litigator. He works hard and will not give up or give in until he has achieved the outcome he thinks is the best possible result for his client. His legal knowledge is second to none. Another great attribute of Joshua is the way he reaches out to assist less experienced attorneys in a way that shows he really cares about their success. I heartily endorse Joshua Price, a great lawyer."

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George Mueller

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Do you need a driven lawyer to tackle a difficult case? Do you want your defense attorney to overcome challenges and find a way to prevail? Look no more. The battlefield widens when Josh Price tackles your case. Relentless representation that you deserve. A true warrior you will appreciate. San Diego is blessed that Mr. Price chose to put his legal defense roots down in this fine county. Clients and the legal community benefit immensely. With great confidence, I whole-heartedly endorse Mr. Price for a plethora of well-founded reasons for which there is insufficient character space here to expound."

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Hector Tamayo

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Highly skilled and tenacious. Joshua fights for his clients like few others do. He is an experienced trial advocate and sharp negotiator I have witnessed Joshua's work and put him in the upper echelon of attorneys in Southern California. I strongly endorse Joshua Price."

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Ravi Gurumurthy

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He has an exceptional grasp of the law and has demonstrated superb skills of a litigator. You can't go wrong with Josh fighting for you on your side."

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Susan Hartman

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I met Joshua Price at a DUI defense seminar a few years ago. He believes in staying current with the law and the science behind drunk driving cases so he can be an effective advocate for his clients. I definitely endorse him."

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Jennifer Zide

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse Mr. Price. He is exceptionally skilled and experienced in the area of DUI defense, with excellent client reviews and outstanding results. From his experience as an alternate defender to his work as private defense counsel, he is devoted to defending his individual clients and protecting their Constitutional rights. He is your best choice for expert courtroom advocacy and getting the results you want in your case. I am a fellow DUI defense attorney and would refer clients, friends, or loved ones to Mr. Price with full confidence that they would receive the best care and the best results. Mr. Price is my "go to" referral for an exceptional DUI defense attorney in the San Diego area."

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Corey Wlodarczyk

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Josh Price is a phenomenal DUI attorney with an unparalleled understanding of the science and law behind the charge. He will go great lengths to ensure his clients get the very best results."

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Matthew Springmeyer

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joshua Price is an outstanding and brilliant criminal defense attorney. He wholeheartedly fights for his clients' rights and will not fold to the pressures of the prosecutor. He handles his cases masterfully and finds issues that most attorneys do not."

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Sean Cleary

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Philip Gagnon

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Price is a colleague. I have seen him in court during motion hearings as well as trials. I have worked on trials with him. There is no attorney in San Diego I hold in higher regard. He is a tireless advocate for his clients. He is willing to withstand the pressures of the prosecuting offices and judges to do what is best for his clients. He is a true litigator. He doesn't just talk the talk. For a prospective client looking for representation, you need to know whether your attorney has actually gone to trial on a DUI case. More importantly, has that attorney ever actually won a DUI trial. Not just winning on a single charge, but an actual "not guilty" on all charges. Mr. Price has. He is an attorney that gives clients their best chance of positive outcome for their case. I heartily endorse this attorney."

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Donald Drewry

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer lawyer because he is in the small percentage of attorneys who stays current with the law, and blood testing as well as breath testing. His continuing education allows him to have the edge up on the prosecution who regularly presents evidence that is flawed. Joshua knows how to find the errors, and he is not afraid to take a case to trial; not every lawyer will do that. In fact, many lawyers are afraid of trials because they don't understand the science, but Joshua does. If you need a lawyer for a DUI, don't go looking any further; hire Joshua. As the current President of the California DUI Lawyers Association, Donald Drewry,I know all of the great DUI lawyers in California, and Joshua Price is one of them. There really aren't that many, so hire him if you need a DUI attorney."

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Theresa Hofmeister

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"knowledgeable and skilled attorney, stays sharp on the law"

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Alan Adriance

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Josh has enough enthusiasm regarding the defense of his clients that he should have some to spare! He is a zealous advocate of his clients' rights, treat them with respect, and gives them the best criminal defense possible. I endorse this lawyer."

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James Dicks

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.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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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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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Alex Ozols

Unknown lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joshua Bourne

Family lawyer

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John Wilschke

Criminal defense lawyer

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Alicia Freeze

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ernest Lee

Unknown lawyer

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Hector Tamayo

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ravi Gurumurthy

Criminal defense lawyer

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Willard Hall

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Susan Hartman

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Ryan Tegnelia

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jennifer Zide

Criminal defense lawyer

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Corey Wlodarczyk

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lauren Angelos

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Matthew Springmeyer

Criminal defense lawyer

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Darryl Genis

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Donald Drewry

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Alan Adriance

DUI and DWI lawyer

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James Dicks

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ian Pancer

Criminal defense lawyer

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Alex Ozols

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christopher Sohovich

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

2015 Top 10 Attorney for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2015

President's DUI Acheivement Award, California DUI Lawyers Association

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2011

NHTSA DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testng, La Pier and Associates

2008

Certificate in Global Legal Studies, Thomas Jefferson School of Law

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Owner/President, Defending Rights Law Center

2009 - 2009

Certified Legal Intern, San Diego Public Defender Office

2009 - 2013

Owner/President, Law Office of Joshua J. Price

2006 - 2008

Internship, San Diego Alternate Public Defender

Associations

2017 - Present

DUI Defense Lawyers Association

2013 - Present

Better Business Bureau

2013 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

2010 - Present

San Diego Criminal Defense Bar Association

2009 - Present

State Bar of California

2009 - Present

California DUI Lawyers Association

2009 - Present

California Public Defenders Association

2009 - Present

American Bar Association

2009 - Present

San Diego Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. A.P.

Not Guilty

People v. D.B.

3RD OFFENSE DUI-NOT GUILTY ON ALL COUNTS!

People v. C.E.

DUI CASE DISMISSED!

People v. T.B.

SECOND DUI CASE DISMISSED!

People v. D.M.

Non-DUI Offense and No License Suspension!

People v. A.O.

DUI Case Dismissed

People v. J.S.

12-0; 12-0. Not Guilty on Both Counts of DUI.

People v. J.W.

Hung Jury on Two Counts of DUI-9-3 for Not Guilty. Mistrial Declared.

People v. J.S.

DUI CASE DISMISSED!

People v. S.H.

DUI CASE DISMISSED!

People v. C.T.

NOT GUILTY ON B COUNT; Reckless Driving on A Count

People v. E.G.

Reckless Driving

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Education

2008

Thomas Jefferson Sol

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

San Diego State Univ

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2026

AMP Masterclass

Botched Blood Draw and Suppression

2025

WEBINAR

SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE

2025

ANNUAL KUWATCH CONFERENCE

BREATH TESTING IN DUI CASES

2024

WEBINAR

Breath Testing and the GERD Disconnect Defense

2023

CACJ Richard Hutton's Rules of the Road XXVI Breath Testing and the GERD Disconnect Defense

2022

Webinar for San Diego Public Defenders

DMV issues in DUI cases

2020

Winning the Impossible DUI Case DUI Trial Stategies

2019

Case Analysis with Trojan Horse Method Founder Dan Ambrose

Case analysis of recent Not Guilty on a .15% DUI

2018

CDLA's Annual DUI seminar

Creative Strategies in DUI cases

2017

The Anatomy of a DUI Case-Court and DMV

Driving Under the Influence

2017

California DUI Lawyers Association Annual DUI Conference

New Strategies on how to get DUI cases dismissed

2014

Insuring DUI Drivers

Driving Under the Influence Trial

Languages

English

Activity

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