Alisha A. Wood

Alisha A. Wood

5.0
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 14 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Immigration ... +2 more

3990 Old Town Ave, Suite B109, San Diego, CA

About Alisha

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Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 40%

11 years

40%
Federal Crime 15%

11 years

15%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 14 years

State: California

Acquired: 2011

Active

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Location

Law Offices of Alisha A. Wood

3990 Old Town Ave, Suite B109, San Diego, CA, 92110

Law Offices of Alisha A. Wood

701 Palomar Airport Rd, Suite #300, Carlsbad, CA, 92011

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Alisha A. Wood's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

55 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Administrative Law

Posted by anonymous | June 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

highly recommend

I highly recommend the Law Offices of Alisha A. Wood for management of DUI related offenses. I was arrested for driving with a BAC just over the legal limit. Alisha and her team were savvy enough to coordinate several very useful things, some of which were specific to my case. First, the charges ...were reduced to "wet" reckless driving. Second, the expungement period was reduced to just one year, whereas standard is three years. Third, they spoke with the DMV to arrange that the hard month-long driver's license suspension occur at the time that was convenient for me. Finally, and most importantly, Alisha was present at a hearing I had to attend due to professional licensure issues, and her team prepared all the additional documentation this licensure group required. This last part was critical to minimize the effect of this conviction on my job, which could have been very bad. Alisha and her team were very competent, prompt, and flexible. They made going through this traumatizing process as tolerable as possible. This is all the more impressive since I was a client during Alisha's establishment of her own law offices after being a partner at Casey and Wood. As far as I could tell, this was a completely seamless transition. I highly recommend Alisha and her team for management of DUI related offenses, since they did such a terrific and reassuring job in my case.

Posted by ck | December 02, 2013 | Administrative Law

Best of the Best, absolutely BRILLIANT!!!

Alisha Wood seriously saved my life the second time I hired her. The first time she merely won the case and got all the charges dismissed...! The second time I had the opportunity to hire Alisha Wood, I was in the kind of trouble that changes your life. I seemed to have taken the term "midlife crisis...", a little too far. I had somehow ammased 3 felony charges and called Alisha immediately. She is an impressive, ultra chic professional. She was compassionate and non judgemental when I told her my story. And she was aggressive as hell when she not only won my case but got each felony charge dismissed. She additionally saved my driver license and my professional license. It was unbelievable. i did not do anything that was positive or helpful as a client. She was forced to manage me as well as my case because i, unfortunately, turned into the client from hell at some point during this nightmare (im still really sorry Alisha and Mary) ! She saved my life anyway. Without her I would have spent many years in jail, yikes...But..She won it all. And so did I! It is impossible to really thank someone for the gift of freedom and a second chance. But thank you Alisha Wood, you are one of the most talented, charismatic, and truly genuine people I have ever met. I am honored to be able to call you my friend ! And now im too scared (of Alisha) to break any law.. so thats taken care of also.!

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Alisha A. Wood's Lawyer Endorsements

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Somair Alam

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Alisha is an exceptional criminal defense attorney whose reputation speaks for itself. Recommended with complete confidence."

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Ross Russell

Unknown lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kerry Steigerwalt

Immigration lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ernest Lee

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Alisha Wood is a superb attorney who has built a substantial law practice. She has achieved this feat through hard work and skill. Ms. Wood thoroughly knows the law and is an excellent litigator. Moreover, she has a hard work ethic that few can rival and none I have seen can surpass. With these combined skills and more, there is no wonder why clients flock to her for help with their legal needs. I feel extremely honored to know Ms. Wood and I most heartily give her my highest endorsement."

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Marisa Commerford

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Polished advocate for her clients. A true professional."

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Kevin Parris

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Alisha Wood quickly demonstrated to me that she values her clients on a personal level. Her commitment to her clients is apparent from the consistently positive results she obtains. She excels when faced with difficult and contentious matters and knows how to get results. She is tough, hardworking, and highly professional. She truly goes above and beyond in her legal practice and would be an invaluable asset to anyone in need of her services."

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Travis Newton

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Howard Williams

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Alisha is superb. She goes out of her way to get her clients the help they need. Extremely effective in getting the job done!"

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Matthew Easton

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Alisha is a skillful, unflinching advocate for her clients. She ethically ensures that they always receive the best defense possible. I am proud to consider her a colleague."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Peter Marek

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Alisha. Read her stellar reviews. It's all about what the clients think and they respect and admire her. Schedule a consultation."

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Robert Beckerman

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Friend

"I seriously recommend Ms. Wood to anyone in need. She is one of the most passionate, hard-working and dedicated attorneys out there. She cares about her clients and is completely committed to obtaining the best possible results for them. People make mistakes. Ms. Wood truly understands this and will help anyone through their difficult times."

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Vanessa Natividad

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ms. Wood is an impressive and brilliant attorney. She is a creative problem-solver, well organized, and has an incredible work ethic. Her interpersonal skills make her very affable. Furthermore, it enables clients to feel at ease even in the worse of circumstances. Ms. Wood performs well under pressure and performs her work competently and diligently. Ms. Wood’s significant experience in criminal defense has provided her with the necessary legal, procedural, and practical understanding and expertise necessary to successfully provide representation to her clients. Her understanding of the nuances of her area of practice makes her an astute and effective advocate."

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Candace Arroyo

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Alisha A. Wood is a top notch attorney. She fights with integrity and is above the rest in providing justice for her clients. She is a tremendous resource for her clients due to her experience and work ethic."

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Ryan Ellis

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"The word "endorse" does not seem to be enough to praise Ms. Wood and her work. I have known Alisha for a while, and she is not simply "good" at what she does. She has all of the characteristics of an EXCELLENT lawyer - she is creative, smart and legally strong - fighting and advocating for her clients at all times. Alisha doesn't take "no" for an answer and gets what every client seeks in an attorney - RESULTS."

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Lauren Angelos

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Ms. Wood. Handling matters in both Federal and State Court, as well as at the Department of Motor Vehicles, she has a superior understanding of legal and administrative issues. As the only California State Delegate of the National College of DUI Defense (NCDD), she is frequently sought out to provide guidance to those in both the local legal community and throughout the nation. I would not hesitate to retain her services."

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G. Cole Casey

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I cannot say enough good things about Alisha Wood, which is precisely why I made her a partner in my firm She is a lawyer that other lawyers look up to, and I am continually asked by other lawyers, "how did she pull THAT off", when referring to the results she obtains for her clients. She is a first class lawyer."

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Matthew Springmeyer

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Alisha is an superb attorney with an excellent work ethic. She is brilliant and her persuasive abilities are exceptional."

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Marcelino Lopez

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I had the opportunity to meet Attorney Wood at a National DUI Seminar held at Harvard Law School in the summer of 2013. Attorney Wood was in my small group session and I got to see first hand her trial skills. Her compassion, experience and knowledge left me very impressed. It is without hesitation I recommend Attorney Wood to anyone facing DUI charges."

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2016

10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2015

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2015

10 Best Under 40, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2014

Law Firm of the Month, Attorney Journal

2013

San Diego County Top Young Attorney Award, San Diego Daily Transcript

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Alisha A. Wood

2013 - 2015

Managing Partner, Casey & Wood, LLP

2011 - 2013

Attorney, Law Offices Of G. Cole Casey, A.P.L.C.

2009 - 2010

Law Clerk, Orange County District Attorney's Office

2008 - 2009

Law Clerk, Orange County Legal Aid

Associations

2014 - Present

DUI Defense Lawyers Association

Founding Member

2013 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

California Delegate

2011 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association

Attorney Member

2011 - Present

Lawyers Club

Attorney Member

2011 - Present

California DUI Lawyers Association

Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Second Offense DUI .25% BAC

Successfully negotiated case down to a simple Drunk in Public. No custody, no probation violation, reopened DMV administrative hearing.

Felony Battery and Resisting, DUI with Refusal

Misdemeanor 1st offense DUI, dropped Refusal. Felony Battery and Resisting dropped to PC415, Disturbing the Peace.

Serious Hit and Run with Extensive Damage

Client pled guilty to an infraction for failing to stop at a stop sign, VC22450.

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Education

2012

La Pier & Associates

NHTSA/SFST Training

2010

Whittier College School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2010

Whittier College School of Law

Fellowship

2005

University of Arkansas - Fayetteville

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

Publications

Languages

English

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