Diane M Medina

Diane M Medina

4.9
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 18 years

Contracts and agreements Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Contracts & Agreements, Advertising, Business, DUI & DWI

8318 Lake Adlon Drive, San Diego, CA

About Diane

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Contracts and Agreements 50%

Review and negotiate distribution contracts, alternate proprietorship agreements, contract brewing agreements, vendor contracts and licensing agreements for craft breweries, cideries and distilleries.

10 years | 300 cases

50%
Advertising 30%

Advise craft breweries, cideries and distilleries of their rights and obligation compliance under the California Alcoholic Beverage Act when it comes to sponsorships, advertising, and other marketing activities with regard to retailers and consumers.

10 years | 100 cases

30%
Business 15%

Assist breweries and start-up breweries in forming their chosen business entities. Advise small businesses on how to conduct their organizations and what rights officers and shareholders of the company have.

10 years | 50 cases

15%
DUI and DWI 5%

I provide representation in these matters from the beginning stages of arraignment and DMV administrative hearings all the way through trial. I have succesfully filed, argued, and won a substantial number of suppression motions resulting in outright dismissals or significantly reduced charges without affecting people's driving privileges.

18 years | 375 cases

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 18 years

State: California

Acquired: 2007

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Location

Diane Medina Law

8318 Lake Adlon Drive, San Diego, CA, 92119

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Diane M Medina's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

5 star (9) 4 star (1)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by anonymous | July 1, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

She Fought HARD!

I felt comfortable with Diane the first time I met her. You could tell that she knew what she was doing...I sure didn't. A year later, after multiple meetings, getting expert witnesses ready, etc, etc. She had us ready for trial! I know I never would've gotten the outcome I did without her help. She ...is amazing & I would highly recommend her for any of your legal needs....particularly DUI's!

Posted by Ldkmont | July 2, 2015

Genuine Empathy and Concern

On a wing and a prayer, I emailed Diane Medina hoping to get information on how to best proceed with our son, TK's court appearance. He had gotten a DUI in a small town, and remote part of the state of CA where he was working for the summer. We live in Montana. I hadn't been able to contact an a...ttorney local to where TK needs to appear in court, and I was desperate to understand more about the process. Diane called me in Montana the very next day. She was too far away from the county where TK needed to go to court to logically consider coming to represent him. However, she gave me numerous law details to consider, options to be aware of, and expressed empathy for our unique situation. She did not act rushed in any way, and was thoughtful and thorough in informing me of what we might expect. Being the parent of a child with a DUI is difficult. You want to throttle them for not having practiced the lessons you hoped you'd instilled their entire life. You want to hold them responsible for the poor choices they've made in order to be in this predicament, and you want them to learn from this lapse in judgment. However, you also want to protect them from one poor choice defining them in greater proportion to the positive and productive aspects of their character. You want to ensure that the financial impact and driver license suspension don't cause a ripple effect that might get them off-track on their academic & professional pursuits. Ms. Medina seemed to clearly understand this balance. If my brief experience with Diane Medina is any gauge of the quality of representation and genuine empathy she shows to her clients...... You should run, not walk to attain her services if you are in a pickle!

Posted by Paul | June 6, 2015

Excellent Representation

Diana provided excellent representation for my court appearance for a traffic citation, Diane was extremely attentive to my situation and kept me informed of the process every step of the way. Diane clearly laid out what to expect from the court and did not mislead or give me unreasonable expectati...ons. From beginning to end Diane was extremely responsive and provided thorough answers to every question I had, Diane showed a personal interest in my case and was able to resolve it to my benefit. My experience with Diane was absolutely positive on every level. I have nothing but the best to say about her representation.

Posted by Jerry | June 2, 2014

Traffic Tickets - Gone

I had 2 traffic tickets. Speeding and out of state license, but was told I should have gotten CA license. Diane called back after first call. Gave e here plan, and then executed it. I provided her with the required documents and she took it from there. She know about the CHP who wrote me the ticket a...s she had beaten him before in other cases. She went to court as planned and had all tickets dismissed with no charges or court fees. So far she was the only the first atty to get all dismissed with not fees of any kind. She was not expensive and a 3rd of the cost of another atty. She handled it while I was out of the state on business. I would call her again as she kept her word with each step.

Posted by Adam | February 22, 2014

Speeding ticket in a zone without speed limit sign

She was very quick with call backs and did everything for me and made it as easy as possible. Wiped my speeding ticket off and can't say how much it helped because we all know what a point can do to your insurance. She appeared for me so I didn't have to miss any work due to court appearances.

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Diane M Medina's Lawyer Endorsements

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Frank Gomez

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Diane is very knowledgeable with respect to California DUI law. I greatly appreciate her assistance when I have clients here in Georgia with California drivers licenses and I need to know any possible California ramifications to the dispositions of their Georgia cases."

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Carrie Fiedler

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Diane for DUI defense. Few lawyers can actually actually translate protecting the rights of people arrested for drunk driving into an acquittal like Diane can."

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Sandra Drewniak

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Diane is an outstanding lawyer who has been nationally recognized for her defense of people charged with DUI/DWI. She is tenacious and gets great results for her clients. I highly recommend her."

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Sarah Toney

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Diane is one of those exceptional lawyers who has not only the knowledge and skills to be a great DUI lawyer, but she also has the passion. She is highly trained in the area of DUI defense, going out of her way to be one of the best in her field. I cannot recommend Diane enough!"

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Gretchen Pousson

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Diane is an excellent lawyer who has been nationally recognized for her defense of people charged with DUI. I highly recommend her."

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Karyn Missimer

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Not only is Diane a skilled and knowledgable DUI defense attorney, she cares about her clients. She will leave no stone unturned in your defense. I highly recommend Diane's services."

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Deandra Grant

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Diane is an excellent attorney. She has an outstanding reputation with other attorneys nationwide. I would highly recommend her."

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Jeremy Brehmer

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Diane is a thoughtful and diligent attorney who cares deeply for her clients. Through careful preparation and research she often finds issues other attorneys have overlooked resulting in fantastic results for her clients. Her knowledge of constitutional issues has proven to be a great asset leading to outright dismissals of cases. She is honest and pleasant and a privilege to be associated with."

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Richard Middlebrook

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"A phenomenal young lawyer with outstanding skills, credentials and work ethic. Her dedication to serving her client's needs and legal interests are beyond reproach. I am so proud to work with her daily."

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DUI and DWI lawyer

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Sarah Toney

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Sandra Drewniak

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Allison McCarthy

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Gretchen Pousson

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Deandra Grant

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Karyn Missimer

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2009

Volunteer Attorney Award, Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance, Inc. - Volunteer Attorney Program

2008

Volunteer Attorney Award, Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance, Inc. - Volunteer Attorney Program

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Attorney, Diane Medina Law

2008 - 2012

Associate, Richard O. Middlebrook, A Professional Corporation

Associations

2009 - Present

California DUI Lawyers Association

Member

2009 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2008 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Kern County Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Kern County Young Lawyers Society

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Darren T.

Reduced charges to a disturbing the peace violation and client retained his driving privileges.

David C.

Charges reduced to a no-point driving infraction. Prevailed at the DMV hearing, client retained his driver's license.

Vincent A.

Charges reduced to a non-alcohol or drug related charge and prevailed on the DMV action. Client retained his driver's license.

Cali F.

Reduced charge to a public intoxication and prevailed at the DMV action. Client retained driver's license.

Tess C.

Not guilty verdict. Client's driving privileges were restored.

Matt M.

Criminal charges reduced to a simple speed infraction. Prevailed at the DMV action and client retained his driving privileges.

Mauricio M.

Hung jury resulted in mistrial.

Annie F.

Prevailed at the administrative hearing saving client's driving privilege from a one year suspension. Obtained lesser charge in criminal matter.

Antonio D.

Charges reduced to a public intoxication. Client retained driver's license.

Armando L.

Not guilty verdict on all counts after 13 minutes of jury deliberation. Client's driving privileges restored.

Loreto G.

All criminal charges dismissed. Client retained all driving privileges.

Robert B.

All criminal charges dismissed.

Daniel L.

All criminal charges dismissed.

Carol V.

All criminal charges dismissed.

Kevin M.

All criminal charges dismissed. Prevailed in the DMV action and client retained his driver's license.

Charles C.

Not guilty verdict. Prevailed at the DMV action client retained his driving privileges.

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Education

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Thomas Jefferson SOL

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California St Univ Bakersfield

undergraduate

Languages

English

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