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Paul Thomas Greco
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Biography
Paul Greco is formerly one of the top criminal prosecutors on the Central Coast. He is now dedicated to using his vast expertise in criminal law to vindicate the rights of his clients.
Paul has been practicing law since 2002 when he graduated from the University of San Diego School of Law. Prior to entering private practice, Paul Greco was the Chief Deputy District Attorney of Santa Barbara County’s Santa Maria branch, placing him in charge of all the prosecutions in the region.
Before his promotion to Chief Deputy District Attorney, Paul Greco’s criminal law career began in 2004 when he became a deputy district attorney in Tulare County. There he spent years prosecuting high level gang members and other serious crimes. He later joined the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office in 2010. Greco prosecuted gang and narcotic cases in the Santa Maria area for several years prior to his promotion to Supervising Attorney in the Lompoc office in 2013, where he led the office’s criminal cases until his promotion to Chief Deputy District Attorney in 2014.
Throughout his career in criminal law, Paul Greco has argued cases ranging from DUIs, assaults, homicides, and other serious crimes, gaining unparalleled expertise in the legal issues and tactics that anyone accused of a crime needs for their defense.
Contact Paul Greco to get his experience on your side.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
DUI and DWI
50%
22 years
Criminal Defense
30%
22 years
Violent Crime
15%
22 years
Juvenile Law
5%
15 years
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Licensed in California for 23 years
State: California
Acquired: 2002
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
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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Posted by Nik | July 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Honest and talented lawyer
Paul handled my case with the utmost skill and professionalism. He was responsive to phone calls, knew the ins an outs of the law, and was very effective in advocating for my case. The case was a few years ago regarding a speeding ticket and my review didn’t post so posting again.
Posted by anonymous | November 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Great Lawyer
I am a student who needed help with a highway ticket incident. Paul was very generous and helped me out for a Very fair price.
Paul Greco
Replied last November 22, 2019Thank you so much for the kind review.
Posted by Gladys | November 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Gave Us Peace of Mind
Mr. Greco represented my son in a misdemeanor hit and run case. When we initially looked for representation, we were a bit discouraged because we have limited means and could not afford to retain counsel. We thought that our only alternative was to go with a public defender or accept whatever deal ...
Paul Thomas Greco's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Greco is a great a lawyer and mentor."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
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Experience
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 AssociationMember
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
Legal Answers