The DUI is tough but unless you know about everything coming your way you could really get hammered.I offer a no obligation conference about problems you are now facing and maybe how to avoid them.
In case you are looking for an attorney with common interests I flew private aircraft for 40 years... Don't get me started with my "I learned about Flying from That" stories!
We've bareboat sailed the Mediteranian numerous times usually in the Greek Isles, but in 1999 we "accidentally" found France and like the rest of the lucky ones we fell in love with all things France and French for the last ten years.
...and even years of martial arts a long time ago; started skiing in Montana when I was 6 and continued up to 2000... now it's just a lazy round of golf, or loading up the Airstream to head off to the Sierras.
The beautiful women in my life are my wife Charron, my partner in our own law firm; our first daughter Janet also a lawyer with us after studies at Berkeley and USD; and her younger sister Kelly, our Yale Ph.D. The girls accomplished these feats practically on their own, but with credit to the smarts and work ethic of their mother!
Practice areas
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.
47 years
While all DUI cases are Criminal Defense cases, occasionally clients are involved in other criminal offense charges that I can also help them with.
47 years
Languages spoken
French
O'Neill & Woolpert Attorneys
1014 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401-3221
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 1975 | 02/07/2022 |
Legal answers | 298 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Distinguished | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 |
NHTSA SFST QUALIFIED INSTRUCTOR | La Pier and Associates | 2011 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2011 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2010 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2009 |
Instruction in the Use and Calibration of the Alco-Sensor IV | Norm Fort, Forensic Alcohol Specialist | 2007 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Mechanical Engineer | General Dynamics | 1966 - 1975 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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California Attorneys for Criminal Justice | Member | 1990 - Present |
Association of California DUI Lawyers | Member | 1989 - Present |
California Public Defenders Association | Member | 1985 - Present |
San Luis Obispo County Bar Association | Member | 1975 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Western State University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctorate | 1975 |
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1966 |
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Kara Stein-Conaway, DUI and DWI Attorney on Nov 4, 2015
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.
Travis Newton, DUI and DWI Attorney on Aug 3, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Kara Stein-Conaway, DUI and DWI Attorney on Nov 4, 2015
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.
Travis Newton, DUI and DWI Attorney on Aug 3, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Thomas Degn, DUI and DWI Attorney on May 15, 2014
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George has an incredible grasp of DUI law.
Brian Crockett, DUI and DWI Attorney on Dec 1, 2013
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Attorney O'Neill knows the law and how to make it work for his clients. I endorse this lawyer.
Jordan Cunningham, DUI and DWI Attorney on May 3, 2013
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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.
John VanDervoort, General practice Attorney on Apr 6, 2013
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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
Manny Daskal, Unknown Attorney on Nov 16, 2011
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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.
Craig Sturm, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 13, 2011
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.
Joseph Rome, DUI and DWI Attorney on Apr 25, 2011
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.
Michael Brewer, DUI and DWI Attorney on Aug 7, 2010
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.
Mindy McQueen, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jun 21, 2010
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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.
Donald Drewry, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jun 16, 2010
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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
George Mueller, DUI and DWI Attorney on Apr 21, 2010
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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!
William Makler, DUI and DWI Attorney on Dec 23, 2007
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.