Paul Thomas Greco

Paul Thomas Greco

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 23 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Santa Maria, CA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Juvenile

503 S McClelland, Santa Maria, CA

About Paul

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer


Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

Licenses

Licensed in California for 23 years

State: California

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Paul Thomas Greco

503 S McClelland, Santa Maria, CA, 93454

Paul Greco Law

956 Walnut St., Suite 201, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

Paul Thomas Greco's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

Filter Avvo Reviews (18) Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.

Showing 6 - 7 of 7 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Blanca | August 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great lawyer

If your looking for a lawyer that will be there and help you out , well Paul Greco is the one you want . I had a problem with Walmart due too petty theft so I had no idea what to do I was searching for a attorney so I found Paul and said I'll give it a try and see how it goes and it went great , I di...dn't had to show up too my courts he said he will do it and he did . He did everything too get me out of this nightmare . He would keep me updated with everything that was going on , he also told me too take some classes that were recommended too get out of this matter and I did and everything went smooth he's a great lawyer and he will also take payments and that helped me out too pay my classes he will understand you and have your back he's diffinatley a lawyer you want too hire. I'm really thankful I found him !

Posted by Kayla | March 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Case Dismissed!

Paul Greco will work exceptionally hard for you. He’s a competent skilled criminal defense attorney and understands with sincerity to what you’re going through. I am very blessed to have found him, with his expertise my charges were dismissed. Unfortunately, I had my first encounter with the law... over a heated argument. I made a few phone calls to several law firms to get advice but most of them tried to scare me into retaining them. I gave up until about one week before my hearing, I started to panic, so I ask several of my professional friends that practiced law and they highly recommended Paul Greco. I liked Paul instantly, being he was different than the other attorneys, instead of scaring me like the others, he was comforting and told me exactly how he was going to help me. I retained him immediately. Paul went to work right away and within several days he had my case rejected by the DA’s Office. If you are in a bind with the law, I highly recommend Paul Greco, with expertise from years of experience as a DA, you will be in the best of hands.

See All Client Reviews

Paul Thomas Greco's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Paul
Michael Thomas Gazell headshot
Michael Gazell

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Greco is a great a lawyer and mentor."

Kenneth Neil Hamilton headshot
Kenneth Hamilton

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Greco is a very experienced criminal lawyer who knows his way around the courts in Santa Maria and SLO and always willing to assist his colleagues. I endorse this lawyer."

Joshua William Martin headshot
Joshua Martin

Unknown lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Opposed Paul on a case that could have gotten really out of hand. He was smart, professional, and exercised good judgment. I endorse this lawyer."

Tracey Michael Milan headshot
Tracey Milan

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Greco. During his time in the Prosecutor's office I had many battles with him. He is a knowledgeable, aggressive advocate. Mr. Greco knows more about the inner workings and weak spots of the Santa Barbara District Attorneys Santa Maria Division than any defense lawyer practicing today."

Mark Lawrence Deniz headshot
Mark Deniz

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"Paul is the person you want for you in court. I worked with Paul several years as a prosecutor. He works well with people and brings smiles to faces. However, when it is time he switches gears and becomes the consummate advocate. He knows the law and his arguments are sound. His experience will no doubt help his clients in court. I HIGHLY endorse."

View All Endorsements
Ruben Escobedo III headshot
Ruben Escobedo

Employment and labor lawyer

Joshua William Martin headshot
Joshua Martin

Litigation lawyer

Tracey Michael Milan headshot
Tracey Milan

Criminal defense lawyer

Mark Lawrence Deniz headshot
Mark Deniz

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

Client's Choice, Avvo

2014

Prosecutor of the Year, Santa Maria Elks

2010

Prosecutor of the Year, Porterville Exchange Club

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Owner, Paul Greco Law

2010 - 2016

Chief Deputy, Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Office

2004 - 2010

Deputy District Attorney, Tulare County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2016 - Present

San Luis Obispo County Bar Association

Member

Education

2002

University of San Diego School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

University of California - Davis

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Drug Endangered Children

DEC

2015

2015 Gang Update

Gangs

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution