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
2024 2023 2022
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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

defendingrights.com

Online Presence

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Joshua James Price's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

125 Client Reviews

Showing 26 - 30 of 38 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | April 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Amazing DUI Lawyer That Got Me the Best Deal Possible

One of the best decisions I have ever made was switching my DUI Lawyer to Joshua Price. The first lawyer that I spoke to went through my situation very quickly, told me he could do well for me, and shooed me out the door. After that experience I felt as though I needed to go in a different direction.... I placed a call to Joshua Price, he immediately responded and took the time to go through every detail of what happened, explained to me my options, and overall made me feel much more at ease (very impressive since I was such a nervous wreck). From that point I knew I had to make the switch, and that was only the beginning. Josh kept me abreast of every update in my case, and was extremely easy to reach throughout the entire process. We ended up going to trial and he was amazing. He came across very well to the judge and jury, provided me with excellent advice throughout the trial (and whole DUI process), and recommended a great expert witness. We ended up getting one of the counts against me dismissed, and a minimum sentencing; a very good outcome for going to trial for a DUI with a BAC of .15. Anyone looking at lawyers for DUI, I sympathize with the anxiety you are going through. Of course if any of us could go back and have a re-do we would, and the best choice is not to drink and drive at all. But if you are in a tough spot and really need the best lawyer in San Diego, Joshua Price is without a doubt the lawyer that you need to call.

Posted by Jose | April 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Best decision I could've made

I had a good feeling the moment I called the Defending Rights Law Center office, considering Mr. Price opened an appointment slot for me literally about 30 MINUTES before I showed up. Upon meeting, Mr. Price immediately makes you feel COMFORTABLE. Which is absolutely crucial given the circumstances y...ou are in. I met with five different attorneys in one day, but there was no doubt Mr. Price was the best candidate. I was charged with DUI with a BAC of .22 WITH ACCIDENT— ridiculous, I know!! Through the process, Mr. Price was just spectacular. He was easy to get a hold of, maintained constant communication, knew what he was doing, and adjusted to my schedule as needed. He fought for me in court and truly got me a better deal than I could've ever imagined; including a significantly reduced fine, a victory with the DMV hearing, and NO PROBATION. The latter being HUGE for me, considering I am in the middle of applying for residency in the U.S. Being under any sort of probation would result in an automatic disqualification of my green card application. Therefore, I say with confidence that Mr. Price saved and secured my future in this country. For that, I will be forever grateful. To Mr. Price and everyone at the DRLC, THANK YOU!!! You were all professional, caring, compassionate, and overall amazing throughout the last five months.

Posted by Josh | March 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Look no further!

Let me just start by saying that my verdict came back as "NOT GUILTY ON .08% OR MORE BAC" and “guilty for driving under the influence”, but I couldn’t be a bigger fan of Joshua Price. We originally found him online; yelp to be exact. We met with Joshua, and after getting a good vibe off the initial m...eeting, decided to move forward and hire Mr. Price as our attorney. I was facing a 2nd DUI in 10 years with a BAC of .20. Like I mentioned earlier, I ended up being found guilty of DUI, but Mr. Price put more time and effort into our case then we could ever have asked for. He treated us like we were his only client and continued to know everything about our case throughout the 8 month process, even though we know he had many other clients. He always maintained a realistic attitude and thought of all possible outcomes. He spent as much time as necessary with us to ensure we felt prepared for court and the entire process we faced ahead after I was charged with a DUI. Regardless as to the outcome, after a controversial change of verdict from hung to guilty on count one (driving under the influence) and a not guilty on count two (being over a .08 BAC), we would not be in the same blessed position we are now in if not for Mr. Price. The Jury trial lasted one week and he was masterful in front of the Court and the Jury to say the least. The way he interacted with the Jury and examined the witnesses certainly left no stone unturned and he knew my case inside and out. He is a great trial attorney and I truly believe NO ONE could have done a better job on my case than him. I would like to personally endorse Mr. Price and give him the highest rating available. Please look no further if you are facing any alcohol related charges.

Posted by BE | February 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

MUST HAVE LAWYER!

Joshua Price is an outstanding and dedicated lawyer in which I strongly recommend. I was accused of a Felony 2nd offense DUI and facing up to 3 years in prison. Josh fought for me every second of the way from day one, in the most true and honest fashion. In the end he was able to get my charges ...reduced to a misdemeanor with a short stint of house arrest. His demeanor in and outside the courtroom was above expectations and professionalism. He knew every detail of the case and of the law. You felt his passion to fight for you and your rights. Again, I strongly recommend.

Posted by Shawn | December 02, 2015 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

March 2015 - DUI Charges

In March 2015 I was charged with a DUI after blowing a .10 BAC. A close friend recommended me to Joshua Price after having gone through the ordeal of fighting his own case. After hearing of his experience and his satisfaction that Josh had been extremely thorough in his defense, I made the call to ...Joshua Price. He returned the phone call within a few hours and I was able to quickly setup a time to discuss the details of my case. At the meeting with Josh he took time to explain to me what the charges I was facing and what the process would be. Feeling very comfortable at that point, I retained Josh and he immediately got started by contacting the DMV to schedule the license suspension appeal and get a stay on my license so I could continue driving as we fought the suspension. After returning paperwork about the details around my arrest, Josh handled the case from there, updating me on progress after each meeting with the prosecuting attorney and after each hearing with the DMV regarding license suspension. He made sure I knew what occurred, understood what my options were going forward in both, and helped me understand any consequences of all scenarios. He let me decide what was the best course for me going forward and did not pressure or influence my decision in any way at any point. My case was ultimately resolved after a few months with a reduced charge to a wet/reckless charge, six weeks of educational classes (as opposed to 3 months), and reduced fines. After initially losing the DMV appeal, Josh was able to have the suspension overturned after appealing the decision in court. Josh's expert professionalism, legal knowledge, and skill of the law fighting both the legal and DMV charges allowed me to keep my life as normal as possible during the 6 months it took to resolve the case, including not losing the privilege to drive through the whole ordeal because of the stay. I will recommend to anyone the services of Joshua Price that finds themselves in a similar situation. He grows intimate with the details of your case, prepares well, is prompt in his communication with his clients, and is very skilled in making arguments to ensure your rights are being defended to the fullest extent possible.

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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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