Joshua James Price

PRO

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

Virtual Consultation Available

Free Consultation

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
...
+ 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

Other places you can find Joshua online.

Joshua James Price's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

125 Client Reviews

Showing 31 - 35 of 57 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Jeff | September 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Best In So Cal

Mr. Joshua J. Price has a high level of integrity. He was always honest with me, keeping me informed of the progress of my DUI case and the likely outcome of the proceedings. This case was challenging but he was determined to WIN. Mr. Price did his research -- not only legal research to find prec...edents and other cases with a bearing on his, but also circumstances that the police may have not done by the book. I had been drinking and totaled my car. I was arrested and taken to jail. I knew of Mr. Price so I gave him a call. He answered the call right away. He was always easy to get ahold of. When I gave him my statement, he really listened. He believed my side of the story and because of that, he took this case on with full force. He found discrepancies in the police report, the police statements and discovered questionable procedures that they did not follow in the testing of my blood for the alcohol level. I was charged with a DUI with a BAC of .19 and Mr. Price was able to get my blood results suppressed. Furthermore, Mr. Price was able to win my DMV hearing on a .01% action. I had my license back in 90 days. There was a plea bargain for my sentence, but Mr. Price felt he could win it all. The overwhelming number of legal cases are settled out of court but we wanted to proceed onward. We did. And we were successful…. In our court hearing, it was like we were in a TV show. He was so professional with quotable documents lined up on our table to rebuttal anything thrown at him. Court came to order and Mr. Price began. It was the best thing I have ever witnessed. I have learned so much from Mr. Price. Among other things, not to get into a mess like this again. He cared about me and my well-being. I would recommend Mr. Price to anyone who needs the best and the most caring DUI lawyer in San Diego County or any surrounding counties. Mine was Riverside County and I will be indebted to him forever for doing such an amazing job. 9.3.18 JLG

Posted by anonymous | July 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Case Dismissed!

I made a decision to drive home one night after a holiday party while very intoxicated and was pulled over and charged with a DUI with a BAC of .187. The night was not my greatest moment. Not only was I charged with two counts of DUI, including the high BAC, but I was also charged with obstructing/re...sisting an officer. I refused the breathalyzer and so the officer obtained a warrant that night to draw blood. From the moment I saw those flashing lights in my rear-view mirror my nightmare began. I am a successful, ambitious, energy healer - I try my best to lead a life of truthful integrity. So this was a HUGE wakeup call for me to see where I was living my life out of integrity. California's stance on DUI is excessively punitive and borders on profitable racketeering. So, it's a bit of a paradox, yes, I should not have been driving and could have hurt myself or heaven forbid- someone else and I deserved to learn a hard lesson; at the same time, the inhumane way I was treated that night by the officers and jail staff was completely unethical, against the law, and violates my rights as a human being. I decided that I wanted to fight for myself and what is right, and do whatever it took to clear my name. And so I decided to hire an attorney, looking for the professional who would do their best to help put this situation behind me with the best outcome. I spoke with 3 attorneys and out of the 3, Joshua Price stood out. He asked to meet me in his office as opposed to the other attorneys who only offered a surface level phone call. From the moment I met Joshua I could sense that he was going to be a passionate, personable, communicative fighter on my behalf, so I hired him. Often times attorneys become inundated and absorbed in their other cases and fall out of communication. Throughout my case, I consistently felt Joshua and his assistant Amanda a)were fighting for me b)were in communication c)had my best interest at heart. It was so important for me to have someone like him to rely on during a time in my life that was so embarrassing and painful. Joshua laid out all options for me, relayed the risks and potential consequences, and empowered me to make the decisions that were right for me. He went to court for me each time, so I did not have to re-traumatize myself, handled the paperwork and found the answers to my questions particular to my case. RESULT: Joshua was able to navigate around the Refusal so I avoided a 1 year hard license suspension. Joshua then filed a motion to suppress the blood evidence and we brought in an expert witness to testify. The judge ruled on my behalf and the blood evidence was suppressed. Both counts of DUI and obstructing/resisting an officer were dismissed. ALL CHARGES DISMISSED! I truly believe had I not hired an attorney or had I hired a different attorney I would be experiencing a 1 year hard suspension, a DUI, fines, 5 years probation and all the rest of the punitive consequences. I did decide to take the 3 month DUI classes during the process, but because my case was dropped I would not have been forced to... I've learned a couple great life lessons here. This last one- is sometime you have to fight for yourself and you don't have to fight alone. I highly recommend Joshua Price to anyone who is looking for an educated, experienced, passionate, reliable, consistent, communicative, successful attorney who will do everything in his power to have the best scenario outcome in your case.

Posted by anonymous | June 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

awesome attorney!

First and foremost, I just wanted to state that Mr. price is a god send! I was probably in one of the most difficult times of my life when I got a DUI & he absolutely exceeded my expectations in the end. Long story short, I have a bit of a checkered past. I’ve been arrested more than once and literal...ly JUST got off probation prior to getting arrested for the DUI. I was driving from Oc to Sd when I all of a sudden lost control of my car and totaled it into a tree on the FREEWAY, yes a tree on the freeway...with FOUR breathalyzer tests exceeding over DOUBLE the legal limit. I was beyond hopeless at this point and immediately began researching attorneys. The reviews are what drew me to him and I can 100% say they are ACCCCUUUURATE. I know how hard it is when we get ourselves into these situations but hiring a skilled dui attorney is absolutely the first thing you should do. Not only is Mr. price incredibly knowledgeable but he is very upfront and honest when it comes to your case. Mine honestly wasn’t looking too good given the amount of tests done, the results of the tests, AND the car crash in which my car was 100% totaled...but somehow some way HE GOT IT DISMISSED TO A WET AND RECKLESS. Like what?! How?! He is a fighter and will look at every angle/loop hole in your case which honestly a lot of attorneys will NOT take the time to do. Not only was it super easy to get ahold of him 24/7 but it was the best amount of money I've spent in a long time. Mr. Price is definitely worth the price, lol. If he could help my extremely helpless case I'm sure he could help yours too!

Posted by Elizabeth Diaz | February 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Recommendation For Mr.Price

Mr.Joshua Price Offered Great Service Of:Compassion Diligence And most importantly honesty To My boyfriend and I Our interaction with their office highlighting the fact that My Boyfriend was facing a 2nd offense DUI with a violation of probation from his 1st DUI. He blew a .10 on a portable brea...th test and a .10 on an evidential breath test at the station. He was facing severe penalties including minimum jail time, high fines, public work service, 90 days of SCRAM and a 2 year loss of license. Mr. Price saw some issues in his case and told him to not take the plea deal being offered to plead guilty to a 2nd offense DUI. We filed a motion to suppress evidence and prior to that hearing he was able to get me a plea deal to a non-DUI offense where I did not have to do any jail time, public work service, no license suspension, no SCRAM, and a $846 fine instead of a $2600 fine. The DUI charges and the prior DUI were dismissed! If we could give him more stars we would I would highly recommend them 100%

Posted by anonymous | December 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Mr. Price is an Excellent DUI Lawyer

I found Joshua Price after interviewing about 5 other DUI lawyers with good online reviews to help me with my case. I had a good feeling about Mr. Price from the beginning. He personally answered my call and took the time to discuss my case thoroughly with me even though he was on vacation. I was fa...cing two counts of DUI while on probation for a wet reckless less than two years old. My roadside breath tests were.13/.15 and my blood test at the station was .14. Although my case seemed hopeless, Mr. Price fought hard for me. He never sugar coated the prospects or consequences, but he explored all possible defenses and never gave up. My case lasted about 5 months and I never had to go to court, Mr. Price took care of all of the court appearances. In the end, he managed to have my blood evidence suppressed with the help of expert testimony and worked out a plea bargain for a second wet reckless. I could not have wished for a better outcome – Mr. Price’s hard work helped me avoid house arrest, trash pickup and court-ordered license suspensions, significantly reduced my DUI program requirement and fine and minimized the scars on my background check. Mr. Price handled my case professionally, intelligently and strategically from the beginning. I believe he truly cares about his clients and that he is motivated by a sincere desire to help people out. If you are dealing with the stress and shame of a DUI and looking for a lawyer, do yourself a favor and hire Mr. Price.

See All Client Reviews

Joshua James Price's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Joshua
David J. Ruyle Jr. headshot
David Ruyle

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Joshua Rollin Bourne headshot
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!"

Mark K Rosenfeld headshot
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."

Ernest J. Lee headshot
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."

George Fredrick Mueller headshot
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."

Hector Jesus Tamayo headshot
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."

Ravi R. Gurumurthy headshot
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."

Susan L. Hartman headshot
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."

Jennifer Sarah Zide headshot
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."

Corey Wlodarczyk headshot
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."

Matthew H. Springmeyer headshot
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."

Sean Cleary headshot
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."

Philip Leo Gagnon Jr headshot
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."

Donald Gray Drewry headshot
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."

Theresa Suzanne Hofmeister headshot
Theresa Hofmeister

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

Alan Jess Adriance Jr. headshot
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."

James Nelson Dicks headshot
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."

Michael Shemtoub headshot
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."

Christian K. Lassen II headshot
Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

Alex Ozols headshot
Alex Ozols

Unknown lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

View All Endorsements
Joshua Rollin Bourne headshot
Joshua Bourne

Family lawyer

John Christiaan Wilschke headshot
John Wilschke

Criminal defense lawyer

Alicia Claire Freeze headshot
Alicia Freeze

Criminal defense lawyer

Ernest J. Lee headshot
Ernest Lee

Unknown lawyer

Hector Jesus Tamayo headshot
Hector Tamayo

Criminal defense lawyer

Ravi R. Gurumurthy headshot
Ravi Gurumurthy

Criminal defense lawyer

Willard James Hall Jr. headshot
Willard Hall

DUI and DWI lawyer

Susan L. Hartman headshot
Susan Hartman

DUI and DWI lawyer

Ryan James Tegnelia headshot
Ryan Tegnelia

Criminal defense lawyer

Jennifer Sarah Zide headshot
Jennifer Zide

Criminal defense lawyer

Corey Wlodarczyk headshot
Corey Wlodarczyk

Criminal defense lawyer

Lauren Ruth Angelos headshot
Lauren Angelos

DUI and DWI lawyer

Matthew H. Springmeyer headshot
Matthew Springmeyer

Criminal defense lawyer

Darryl Wayne Genis headshot
Darryl Genis

DUI and DWI lawyer

Donald Gray Drewry headshot
Donald Drewry

DUI and DWI lawyer

Alan Jess Adriance Jr. headshot
Alan Adriance

DUI and DWI lawyer

James Nelson Dicks headshot
James Dicks

Criminal defense lawyer

Ian Matthew Pancer headshot
Ian Pancer

Criminal defense lawyer

Alex Ozols headshot
Alex Ozols

Criminal defense lawyer

Christopher Paul Sohovich headshot
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

See More Legal Cases

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

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution