George B. O'Neill

George B. O'Neill

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 50 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at San Luis Obispo, CA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense

1014 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA

About George

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 95%

My office has been located across the street from the San Luis Obispo Superior Court since 1975. Since 1980 through 2010 I have limited my practice to defense of DUI cases. I work with CDL Association lawyers through out the State staying current on California Laws affecting DUI offenses. I offer an initial consultation about your case at no charge. I work with out-of-State folks arrested in Ca. They have an even greater set of problems to deal with than locals.

51 years

95%
Criminal Defense 5%

While all DUI cases are Criminal Defense cases, occasionally clients are involved in other criminal offense charges that I can also help them with.

51 years

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 50 years

State: California

Acquired: 1975

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Location

O'Neill & Woolpert Attorneys

1014 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401-3221

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George B. O'Neill's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

42 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kevin | October 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Attorney

I do not often bother to do reviews online, but George O'Neill is an outstanding attorney and most certainly worth the effort to endorse. Specifically, due to the factors involved in my case, there were many different possible courses of action and George was very patient in explaining the different ...variables with me...and re-explaining as needed. He was also very patient with me when I changed my mind after a couple meetings regarding the action to take. He was very organized and attended all court hearings even though there were multiple postponements (I've heard of attorneys missing court dates). Also, all requests for additional information/call backs were always returned promptly and his office manager, Casey, was always welcoming and gracious. Thank you very much George O'Neill and staff.

Posted by anonymous | November 1, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Client

I had a very trusting and reliable experience working with George. When I was looking for a lawyer at a time of high urgency, he was responsive, reassuring that there were options, and was ready to work with me to resolve the issue. I was concerned that living out of town would make it difficult for ...me to communicate with George, however George was prompt on responding to phone calls and emails, and was open to weekly check-ins. I checked in with George through all steps of the process, and he was able to guide me clearly on what actions I needed to take. Having been my first experience in this situation, he alleviated a lot of the stress and hassle I would have had to deal with on my own. George is understanding, willing to work with you, and is proactive. I would highly recommend George as a lawyer, I had a great experience working with him.

Posted by Michael | August 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best DUI attorney in CA

Very satisfied with the results I got from George on my case. I definitely recommend him for an attorney if anyone is involved with a DUI!

Posted by anonymous | August 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Satisfied client

I was up against some serious felony charges and George walked me through the whole process. He faught hard for me and I ended up with only a misdemeanor conviction. Any time throughout the whole ordeal if I had any questions or concerns he was just a phone call or email away and any time that he w...as busy with court or other cases his assistant Casey was right there to help and George always got right back to me. Best call I ever made and I am 100% satisfied with the service I received.

Posted by Karan | August 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very helpful!

I was charged with DUI on beach at Oceano Dunes in Pismo beach. After doing research on the web, I called George and he was very helpful and gave me good guidance. He was able to get the DUI dropped (had 0.082% BAL) to just a speeding ticket on a beach. He explained everything in very detail and was ...able to answer all of my questions and concerns and was able to point me in the right direction. Best part was that he handled everything on his own and I didn't had to make a single trip to SLO court or to the DMV hearing. I will definitely recommend George!

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George B. O'Neill's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kara Stein-Conaway

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"George is talented and extremely knowledgeable on DUI and DMV matters. In addition to being an excellent attorney, he is also kind, helpful and generous with his time."

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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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Thomas Degn

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"George has an incredible grasp of DUI law."

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Brian Crockett

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney O'Neill knows the law and how to make it work for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jordan Cunningham

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"George has tremendous knowledge and skill in DUI defense. As a former prosecutor, I handled dozens of cases opposite George, and know from experience that he is an extremely effective lawyer for his clients. He is an expert in DUIs and I would recommend him to anyone."

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John VanDervoort

General practice lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. George is dedicated attorney and attends to every need of his clients. John Vandervoort www.duiking.com. 41 years a lawyer in Chico Ca"

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Manny Daskal

Unknown lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've had the pleasure of exchanging a great deal of information with George over the years. He is very knowledgeable in the field of DUIs. He has helped me out on a number of occasions. He is a fighter and has his clients ' best interests at heart. You can't do better than retain the services of George."

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Craig Sturm

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. O'Neil at the NHTSA Instructor Course this spring, in Irvine Ca. Any attorney who can complete AND pass the 4 day NHTSA Instructor Course for Standardized Field Sobriety Tests and DUI Enforcement, is at the very top of his or her profession. Being a qualified instructor on DUI enforcement and standardized field sobriety tests give Mr. O'Neil the unique ability to prove to judges, prosecutors and jurors that his client is not under the influence, and therefore not guilty of the charged crime. I would unequivocally hire Mr. O'Neil if I was charged with a crime in California."

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Joseph Rome

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I recently met and worked with George O’Niel in California at the DUI DETECTION AND STANDARDIZED FIELD SOBRIETY TESTING (NHTSA). I was extremely impressed with his experience in DUI Defense. If you are ever in the unfortunate predicament and you need an experienced trustworthy DUI attorney I would not hesitate to call Mr. O’Niel."

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Michael Brewer

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"George is the man to see on the central coast. He is one of the lions of the DUI defense bar, and a person who can be trusted. I have consulted with him many times on a variety of DUI issues. He has proven to be a knowledgeable resource and a sharp legal mind. In my experience, he has also shown himself to be trustworthy and reliable. He's a good man."

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Mindy McQueen

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. George O'Neill is committed to getting the best possible outcome for his clients. He is active on the California DUI Lawyers' Association list serve, where lawyers committed to defending those accused of DUI regularly exchange information. George is passionate about protecting his clients, and you would be well-served to have him on your team."

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Donald Drewry

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work because Mr. O'Neill is one of the most active, knowledgeable, successful DUI lawyers in California. George is always keeping other DUI lawyers advised of new methods for winning cases at the DMV hearings to keep a client's license, and applying that same method with a little modification for another success in the criminal action in the courts. He well trained in the areas of field sobriety tests including being qualified as State certified Preliminary Alcohol Screening (PAS) coordinator; which means he knows more about the tests that police officer gave you than the police officer does. This gives him an advantage over the police officer in cross-examination to help win your DUI case. If you are in his office seeking a lawyer to represent you in DUI charges, look no further, just hire him. Donald Drewry"

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George Mueller

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work: extraordinarily conscientious, very hardworking and extremely dedicated, it is well-known that Mr. O'Neill is an excellent trial attorney who is a tremendous & generous asset to the DUI Defense community. Any person in need who hires this superb attorney will know he or she is in capable hands. For a number of obvious reasons, I am honored to endorse this fine SLO DUI & DMV Defense lawyer!"

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William Makler

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer's work. George is a perfect gentlemen and extremely knowledgeable of all the ins and outs of defending a DUI in San Luis Obispo. If I were facing a DUI in San Luis Obispo, I would hire George. I have referred many people to him over the years, and have never heard a complaint."

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Matthew Kraut

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Patrick Fisher

Criminal defense lawyer

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Katherine Schwinghammer

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Kara Stein-Conaway

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Coniglio

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Jay Peterson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Earl Conaway

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jordan Cunningham

Criminal defense lawyer

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John VanDervoort

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Mary Prevost

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Craig Sturm

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Joseph Rome

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Donald Drewry

DUI and DWI lawyer

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William Makler

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

NHTSA SFST QUALIFIED INSTRUCTOR, La Pier and Associates

2011

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

Instruction in the Use and Calibration of the Alco-Sensor IV, Norm Fort, Forensic Alcohol Specialist

Work Experience

1966 - 1975

Mechanical Engineer, General Dynamics

Associations

1990 - Present

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Member

1989 - Present

Association of California DUI Lawyers

Member

1985 - Present

California Public Defenders Association

Member

1975 - Present

San Luis Obispo County Bar Association

Member

Education

1975

Western State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctorate

1966

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

French

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