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

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Online Presence

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Joshua James Price's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

125 Client Reviews

Showing 31 - 35 of 125 reviews

Posted by anonymous | March 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI charges dropped w/ BAC .15 and accident

I made the poor decision to drink and drive one night. As a health professional, I had no idea of the impact that this would have on my career. I frantically called around after my incident and spoke with several attorneys. I ultimately decided to go with Mr. Price and it was the best decision that I... have ever made. My DUI got dropped to a Wet Reckless even though my BAC was .15 and an accident occurred. Mr. Price and Amanda always got back to me promptly and both were always available to answer any questions. Josh also went above and beyond in helping me navigate my issues with my professional license. Even if he did not know the answers to some of my questions, he enlisted help from his colleagues (licensing attorneys) to get the answers that I needed to make a more informed decision. I highly recommend Mr. Joshua Price and I cannot thank him enough.

Posted by Patrick | October 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Dismissed, Military Diversion

As a veteran dealing with life, life happened and I made a bad decision, I wrecked my car while under the influence for a first-offense. I was referred to Josh by a family friend and retained him throughout my entire process. I spent the night of October 31st, 2018 behind bars and thinking about how ...my life as I knew it was over. Fast forward to October 2020, I made it through military diversion and the DMV unscathed. Josh and Amanda's meticulous attention to detail got me the best possible outcome I could have asked for, a dismissal while navigating COVID. Highly recommend this office, and I look forward to living without needing to use their services again.

Posted by anonymous | October 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Happy with the results in a tough situation

Last December, I got the call no parent ever wants to receive. I had a message that my college-aged son had been arrested after falling asleep while blocking a traffic lane with a .12 BAC. In panic mode, I was trying to figure out bail, where the car was, and what to do next. I searched for reviews t...o find a good attorney. I narrowed the list down and started to make calls. Josh took time to call me on a Sunday afternoon and calmly talked me through the next steps. Anything over .10 BAC is hard to get dismissed or reduced to a "wet and reckless." COVID caused a delay in the process, but Josh took care of all the details, court appearances, and communication. A DUI would have meant serious consequences and could have impacted finding a job after college. Josh suggested making a plea for a wet and reckless. He made no promises that the prosecutors would accept a plea deal. Thankfully, Josh was able to secure the plea deal. As a result, my son's probation, fines, and consequences were not as severe as a DUI. A wet and reckless is still serious and requires, MADD and first offenders' course, a shorter probation, and 2 points on his driving record. Josh was also able to negotiate 40 hours of community service. I am thankful he was able to help my son get a less severe charge. Josh explained that not only do you have to face court charges, but you must also face the DMV separately. Even if you "win" your court case, the DMV can still restrict driving privileges. Two officers appeared at the DMV hearing. Josh was able to win the DMV case and show discrepancies in timelines in their testimonies. As a result, the DMV granted full driving privileges! Throughout the process, Josh worked to answer my questions, provide resources for obtaining an SR-22 that were needed to drive until the DMV case was won. He was willing to answer my questions and give us honest and realistic expectations of possible outcomes. This arrest was one of the worse moments of our lives, but I am glad Josh was able to help us navigate the legal ramifications with the best possible outcomes.

Posted by anonymous | August 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

So Glad I Found Josh

There are not enough words to express my gratitude towards Josh Price and his firm. First off, let me start by saying that I spent hours researching and speaking with different lawyers before I chose Mr. Price. While I was overall impressed with the level of response I received over the weekend from ...multiple lawyers wanting my business my gut instinct led me to choose Josh as the lawyer I wanted to defend me. Josh called me back over a weekend he was on vacation and spent quite a bit of time on the phone with me explaining the process and getting the details of my case. He, unlike other lawyers I had spoken with already had a game plan for how he was going to fight my case. As anyone fighting a DUI knows you are up against 2 fights. One with the courts and one with the DMV. Josh had a fire in his voice and I just knew that if anyone could find the best outcome for me it would be him. I would also like to mention that I was pulled over in Riverside but am a resident in San Diego. The city of Riverside is a different jurisdiction and in many cases a tougher fight than the City of San Diego when it comes to DUI’s. I was a little nervous at first choosing a lawyer outside the city of Riverside, concerned that he may not know how to navigate the system as well as San Diego but I was wrong and again so glad that I trusted my gut and chose Josh. Josh is not the cheapest lawyer you will find or the most expensive. His price is fair and well worth every penny. He was up front and clear with me regarding what was covered in the flat retainer fee I paid to him to fight my case and what fees were outside of that. My case took almost a year to resolve and Josh stayed in communication with me the entire time as he navigated me through the process. He and his firm were available day and night to answer my questions and help me through one of the most difficult times of my life. To provide some further context, this was a first offense DUI with .09% PAS & 08/.08 evidential breath. I had a squeaky clean driving record prior to this event. Josh went to court for me multiple times and was able to get the Prosecutor to agree to dismiss the DUI charges in exchange for a plea to alcohol related reckless driving (wet and reckless). My court case took about 3 months to resolve but we were still up against the DMV. The DMV battle took almost a year to resolve but Josh did not back down. He gathered all the evidence he needed to fight my DMV case and was able to win my DMV hearing saving my license! No license suspension, no IID, nothing! This has been a humbling experience and not a situation anyone wants to find themselves in but if you do find yourself in this unfortunate situation….CALL JOSH!! And next time CALL UBER!!!

Posted by anonymous | July 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Best in the Business!

I had met Mr. Joshua Price a year ago when this unfortunate incident had happened. I got to know about him after searching online for the BEST DUI/Wet Reckless Lawyers in San Diego/LA county region. The positive reviews he already had in various websites, made me confident of my case. It also had how... much efforts/smartness he has, and he puts into his cases. On the first meet itself he thoroughly explained what exactly is this case, its effects, the overall procedure of the case & its timeline. He made sure he had all the details from me & explained how we could either reduce it to a wet reckless or win both the court & DMV cases. The good thing is he gave me time to go talk to other lawyers as well just to gage where my case stands and to make it a point that he is not concluding without seeing the recordings or statements (He was being realistic). After going through all the evidences, he reduced my DUI to a WET RECKLESS (0.08 was the reported result) and won at the DMV. He and his assistant Amanda were very professional and answer all your queries. The three good factors of why to choose Mr. Joshua Price is that 1. He knows what he is doing and keeps you informed always 2. He brings up expert evidence wherever required (this got my win at the DMV) 3. He is very affordable & the client doesn’t have to meet at all (I just met him once)

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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

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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

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