Overall Rating
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4.3 /5.0
9 Client Reviews
About Paul
Biography
Our clients rely on my 9 years as a Senior Trial Attorney with the Orange County District Attorney's Office followed by over 25 years in criminal defense to guide them. They recognize that attention to detail and knowing the opposition from the inside out are critical to success.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Criminal Defense
100%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in California for 54 years
State: California
Acquired: 1972
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Paul S. Meyer
(714) 979-9047
Fax
695 Town Center Drive., Suite 875, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626
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Posted by anonymous | May 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Best of the Best
His prior work as a Prosecutor helps him win cases. Hired him on Multiple cases over the years. In 1 case he got Felony charges dismissed. In 2 other cases got my Felony reduced to very minor misdemeanors and simple Probation. In 1 of the Felony case; if convicted; would of violated me but Mr. Meyer,...
Posted by anonymous | May 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
The best!
Paul’s expertise and caring was so different from other lawyers. I had a difficult case, to say the least, and he not only guided me through the worst, but he achieved way way more than I ever expected. Excellent is the right label!
Posted by anonymous | November 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
LOOK NO FURTHER
Paul is an outstanding attorney. My experience with him was second to none. He is very calm, but will give it to you straight when it comes down to the circumstances around your case. He is well connected and recognized by fellow attorneys at the courthouse. My case in particular, had a bit of media ...
Posted by anonymous | April 22, 2015
Outstanding
I am now free thanks to Paul. I watched as Paul decimated the other side in court, and was so relieved to get the result I wanted. Thank you!!
Posted by Peter | March 19, 2015
This guy knows the system
I was lost and confused until I met Paul. He helped me separate fact from emotion, and I can tell you there was lots of emotion around a felony spousal abuse. In short order, Paul had questionable evidence against me thrown out and the DA dropped the felony to a misdemeanor even without the thousands...
Paul Seth Meyer's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Paul. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I have known Paul Meyer for almost 30 years. I have worked with him in the D.A.'s as a prosecutor for a number of years and later opposed him in court while he defended clients charged with serious felony crimes up to and including Murder. I would have to rate Paul as one of the top 5 defense attorney's I've tried a case against. His is a phenomenal lawyer. He is always extremely prepared, has a tremendous knowledge of the law and fights extremely hard on behalf of his clients. His reputation in the legal community is outstanding and anyone lucky enough to have him as their defense counsel is getting one of the best lawyers there is in the State of California. They will not be disappointed."
"Paul is an experienced and dedicated criminal defense attorney. I worked against him on many cases when I was a prosecutor in Orange County and always found him to be well-prepared and professional."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Best Lawyers, U.S. News and World Report
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Best Lawyer, US News and World Report
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Best Lawyer -- Featured Article, Superlawyers
2012
Best Lawyers, Superlawyers
2012
Best Lawyers, U.S. News and World Report
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2011
Best Lawyers - Best Law Firms, U.S. News and World Report
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Best Criminal Defense Lawyer, O.C. Weekly
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2009
Top 50 Lawyers, Orange Coast Magazine
2009
Super Lawyers Top 50 Orange County, Los Angeles Magazine
2009
Super Lawyers Top 100, Los Angeles Magazine
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Top 50 Lawyers, Orange Coast Magazine
2008
Super Lawyers Top 100, Los Angeles Magazine
2008
Super Lawyers Top 50 Orange County, Los Angeles Magazine
2008
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2008
Featured Panelist, Fidler Institute
2007
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2007
Featured Speaker, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Featured Speaker, Association of Business Trial Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyers Top 100, Los Angeles Magazine
2006
Top 50 Lawyers, Orange Coast Magazine
2005
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2005
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2005
Chair, Courageous Advocacy Committee, American College of Trial Lawyers
2004
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2004
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2003
Legal, Analyst - CNN
2001
Featured Panelist, Continuing Education of the Bar
2000
Featured Speaker, California Public Defenders Association
1998
Featured Speaker, Orange County District Attorney's Office
1995
Lawyer of the Year -- Criminal Defense, Orange County Trial Lawyers Association
1995
Lawyer of the Year - Criminal Defnese - Orange County, Best Lawyers in America
1995
Trial Lawyer of the Year, Orange County Trial Lawyers Association
1990
Panel Chair, Orange County Bar Association
1980
Director at Large, Orange County Bar Association
1971
Order of the Coif, UCLA School of Law
1971
Chief Articles Editor, U.C.L.A. Law Review
1970
Charles F. Scott Fellowship, U.C.L.A.
Work Experience
1981 - Present
State and Federal Trial Work, Law Offices of Paul S. Meyer
1977 - 1999
Adjunct Professor, Western State University College of Law
1972 - 1981
Senior Deputy District Attorney, Orange County District Attorney
1971 - 1972
Attorney, Hoge, Fenton, Jones & Appel, Inc.
Associations
2013 - Present
Orange County Criminal Defense Bar AssociationPresident
2013 - Present
International Academy of Trial LawyersFellow
2009 - Present
Orange County Criminal Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
2009 - Present
Orange County Criminal Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
2007 - Present
American College of Trial LawyersRegent
2004 - Present
Center for Lawyering and AdvocacyBoard of Directors
2000 - Present
International Society of BarristersFellow
1998 - Present
Continuing Education of the BarPanel Chair
1992 - Present
American College of Trial LawyersRegent
Criminal Law Section
Member
Orange County Trial Lawyers Association
Member
State Bar of California
Member
Orange County Bar Association
Member
2005 - 2007
American College of Trial LawyersState Chair
1996 - 1998
American College of Trial LawyersChair, Admission to Fellowship
1984 - 1989
Orange County Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution SectionBench and Bar Media Committee
1980 - 1991
California Peace Officers Standards and TrainingFaculty and Lecturer
1978 - 1984
Orange County Bar AssociationChair, College of Trial Advocacy
Sample of Legal Cases
People v. Mashael Alayban
Dismissal
United States v. Ronald Kline
Exclusion of evidence
People v. Hart
Acquittal
Education
1971
University of California, Los Angeles
JD - Juris Doctor --- Order of Coif
1968
University of California at Los Angeles
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2009
Orange County Corporate Counsel
Ethical Conflicts
2008
West Orange County Bar Association
Publicity and High Profile Case Handling
2008
Fidler Institute
Representing High Profile Defendants
2008
Association of Business Trial Lawyers
Panel Discussion: Criminal Defense Strategy
2007
Associiation of Business Trial Lawyers
Strategies in Criminal Cases
2007
Association of Corporate Counsel
Criminal Defense
2006
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Calgary Meeting
Criminal Defense in Emergency Situations
2005
Orange County Public Defenders Office
Negotiation in Criminal Cases
2002
Documentary and Demonstrative Evidence
Documentary and Demonstrative Evidence
2001
Orange County Bar Association
Trial Techniques for the Civil Litigator
2000
Homicide Conference
Homicide and Violent Death
Publications
1984
Journal of American Psychiatry
Use of Hypnosis
1981
Litigation Manual, American Bar Association
The Uses of Expert Witnesses in Criminal Trials