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In 2006, Mr. Huston left San Diego and became a prosecutor for the county of Madera. As the prosecutor in charge of traffic court, he has handled hundreds of driving under the influence cases. Mr. Huston later became the welfare fraud prosecutor and the rural crimes prosecutor for Madera County. Mr. Huston was eventually transferred to become the drug court prosecutor and finally, the lead deputy district attorney for the Sierra Courthouse. In this position, Mr. Huston handled and litigated many cases ranging from driving under the influence to violent felonies (including assault, burglary, hate crimes, and attempted murder) for the eastern half of Madera County.
After three years as a deputy district attorney, Mr. Huston returned to Southern California and worked as a senior associate to several law firms in San Diego. He continues to practice criminal law and is an active attorney with San Diego County’s Office of Assigned Counsel. He has broadened his expertise in the civil arena by becoming proficient in bankruptcy litigation and returning to mediation and family law. He also represents business and business owners in corporate and civil litigation. To date, Mr. Huston has taken over ten cases to jury with favorable results.
Mr. Huston has evolved into an excellent trial litigator where he draws on his mediation and negotiation skills to bring cases to a swift resolution when possible but is not afraid to take a case to trial, and zealously advocate for his clients, when the opposition is unreasonable or intransigent (or both!).
As the lead trial litigator for Huston | McCaffrey, Mr. Huston has. He is currently admitted to practice in the courts of the State of California and all four federal United States District Courts of California. He is active in the community and is on the board of directors for the Tom Homann LGBT law association of San Diego.
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"Mr. Huston is dedicated to serving his clients and their goals. He is not only a great attorney but also a great adviser."
"Shawn and I have worked together for the past four years as the founding members of Huston | McCaffrey, LLP. Shawn is a fantastic lawyer who always gives his clients exemplary service. He treats his clients as people and not just as another case. He will not stop working for his clients until he achieves his desired result. I endorse him wholeheartedly."
"I endorse Shawn because Shawn is a great attorney. He has a strong command of the law and diligently works to reach the best outcome for his clients. Shawn knows what needs to be done when he receives a case, and he takes action to successfully resolve the case for his client. If I’m ever in need of a criminal defense or bankruptcy attorney, Shawn is the man I’m calling."
"I endorse this lawyer. Shawn is a reputable and skilled lawyer who is a fierce advocate for his clients."
"Shawn Huston is one of the most intelligent people I have ever met. Not only is he exceptionally bright, but he is meticulous, organized, witty, hardworking, and an overall excellent attorney. I would recommend him to my closest friends and family members."
"Shawn is top notch in his research and trial skills. He finds a way to get the job done. I highly recommend him!!!"
"Shawn combines all the intelligence, hard-work, and experience a client could want into one fantastic attorney! His knowledge and ability lend themselves well to any type of representation. I endorse this lawyer."
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Certificate of Recognition, California Legislature Assembly
1996
Gem Service Award, Wells Fargo Bank
2011 - Present
Managing Partner, Huston | McCaffrey, LLP
2009 - 2011
Associate, Casas Law Group
2006 - 2009
Deputy District Attorney III, Madera County District Attorney
2005 - 2006
Staff Attorney, San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program
2011 - Present
Greater San Diego Business AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Tom Homann Law AssociationDirector
2005 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2019 - 2023
San Diego County Bar AssociationChair - Animal Law Section
2017 - 2019
Alumni Assoiciation of Thomas Jefferson School of LawDirector - Board Member
Acquittal on all charges
Not guilty on Primary Count of Possession Of Methamphetamine for Sales
2004
Doctorate in Jurisprudence
2001
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2016
Animal Law
2014
Animal Impound and Administrative Regulation Hearings
2007
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