Jamey Mitchel Dolowich

Jamey Mitchel Dolowich

4.8
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 18 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Salinas, CA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Violent Crime ... +3 more

241 Salinas Street, Salinas, CA

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Licensed in California for 18 years

State: California

Acquired: 2008

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Taylor & Dolowich

241 Salinas Street, Salinas, CA, 93901

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Jamey Mitchel Dolowich's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

26 Client Reviews

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Posted by P. | April 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

The best of the best! Amazing and hard working!

Jamey was a great attorney from the very beginning to the very end of my case. He listened to all of my concerns especially since I no longer live in the area. He assured me and was very clear that it was something he could represent me even from being far away! He is also very straightforward and u...pdates you with every little detail throughout your case as fast as possible. I honestly was very nervous but after speaking to Jamey he made me feel like I was not alone and just kept my head up and move on from this mistake. I am very grateful for finding Jamey and having him help me with an expungement. I will always recommend him to anyone in need of representation.

Posted by anonymous | May 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Exceptional representation!

I made a bad judgement call and thought that I could evade the police. It was at this moment in my life I had a huge wake-up call. A little late. Long story short I was very stressed out, I thought I was going to prison for a long time. I also had a pretty extensive criminal history that follows me f...rom 5 years ago. I thought my life was over and I was facing 3 class A felonies. I thank God everyday for choosing Taylor and Dolowich law firm. Without them I KNOW for a fact, beyond a shadow of a doubt that I would be in prison with a 5 year term. I am so happy and pleased with the outcome and the result of my case. Mr. Dolowich was very compassionate and understood my situation. He called me into his office several times and was able to calm me down. I have done a lot of stupid things in my life, but this one topped the caked! With Mr. Dolowich and his team he was able to do extensive research on my case and the circumstances that occurred. I was sentenced to 3 months of house arrest. I am very very lucky and blessed to have chosen Taylor and Dolowich!! This law firm literally saved my life! Thank you so very much!!

Posted by NORMA | May 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Speeding ticket

Jamey was referred to me by another attorney that was unable to take my case due to the location. I got a speeding ticket going over 100mph while going on a camping trip to big pines. I consulted Jamey about my case and from the start he was very helpful. He explained the process thoroughly & was abl...e to reduce my speed to 75mph & i was also eligible for traffic school. I’d definitely recommend Jamey!

Posted by N. | October 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The Best !

Just 5 stars? They deserve more. Unfortunately, earlier this year, I was online searching reviews and looking for an attorney to get help for my son and promised myself, if I found a great attorney, I’d take the time to let others know as well. My son had very serious charges against him, 7 felon...ies and over 1 million dollars bail and I knew he was innocent. I met with several attorneys before meeting with Jamey and Dylan and I had a criteria that was important to me. • an expectation of communication and updates during the process • a willingness to seriously investigate my sons account of what happened • a belief in seeking out and willing to work for the best outcome , including trial and for the game plan to not change because an offer was on the table. • A belief in my son’s innocence, until proven otherwise and that the outcome on his life was worth doing whatever it would take to fight • A level of care for both my son and I • An attorney that seemed truthful that I could put my trust in • An attorney that wasn’t going to say one thing ( before hired ) and then another thing, 3 weeks later These guys were all of the above and more. After meeting with them once and setting up follow up, they had gone to the jail on their own and met with my son. They acknowledged the seriousness of the charges but also the hope in the system, investigations and hopeful outcomes. Any time I called them, a returned call within the day, always. They had an awesome private investigator that was on the case immediately. They treated me and my son with respect and care, while we were going through such a dehumanizing and difficult thing and I will always be thankful for that. I could go on and on, truly , but the other part you also want to know is… All charges dropped. In spite of offers made by the court, these wonderful attorneys did not lower their standards or expectations to take an offer just to close the case and go on to the next . They were willing to go to trial before accepting any offer that wasn’t what we all believed in and felt was the best outcome for my son. These are the guys everyone “ hopes” they get when they hire an attorney . My son was in a physically abusive relationship and “ the day before” this occurred, he confided in me that he couldn’t take the abuse anymore and wanted to leave. We had a plan that day to remove his things from their shared apartment when he got off work and at the last minute, he decided he needed more time, so that on his exit, he didn’t leave any personal items, vehicles behind because she would destroy them. Zoom ahead 24 hours and she physically attacks him when she learns he wants to leave and then sets him up with the police. Please, if you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship… get out now, tomorrow could be too late. …. DID I SAY GREAT ATTORNEYS AND ALL CHARGES DROPPED ? They’re nice guys, truly and they have a high level of care/ respect that they treat clients/families with. They will keep you in the loop. They will work their tails off to get you the best outcome and they know what they’re doing and they’re great at it. These guys were the best from start to finish.

Posted by Bryan | March 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Taylor and Dolowich

Taylor and Dolowich are a great team! Last year I had a sticky situation where I had a received a warrant for my arrest via mail. This was somewhat of an easy issue that I thought I could handle because a family member used my name for a ticket he received for possession. I thought I could handle t...his because I was innocent; however I was wrong. The citing officer and his supervisor didn't want to hear my story, so I went to see Taylor and Dolowich for a consultation. They immediately made me comfortable and gave me peace of mind. Within minutes of signing my contract, Dolowich took my information and Taylor was typing up my information. These guys work fast! I met with them late Wednesday afternoon and they were still able to squeeze in a court date by Friday morning. The fact that these guys were former Public Defenders helped with them knowing exactly how court schedules and all the Judges work at the Salinas Courthouse. They handled everything for me and I never missed a day of work. They worked around my scheduled and kept me in the loop of everything. They were able to speak to the original citing officer and forward charges to the guilty family member. Furthermore, they filed a "Factual Innocence" document with the court to erase this incident from my record (something I could never do if I represented myself). The factual innocence document was a really important thing for me because I plan to apply for a job that does background checks.

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Jamey Mitchel Dolowich's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Davis

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Jamey Dolowich is one of the finest attorneys I've met in my career over thirty years as a prosecutor and trial attorney. I watched Jamey fight hard for his clients every day in drug court and every other department. He is tough as nails, aggressive and extremely dedicated. He has the highest integrity. I wouldn't hesitate to send a family member to Jamey if they needed the best legal representation available."

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John Quirk

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I was a prosecutor in Monterey County when Mr. Dolowich started out as a Public Defender. He manifested extraordinary competence early on, and only became better with time. Now that he had moved on to his own practice, I would gladly recommend him to anyone who is facing criminal charges, in the assurance that he or she would receive competent, aggressive, and conscientious representation."

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Steven Liner

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have handled cases with Jamey and seen him work for several years. He is a fantastic, hard-working attorney who gets everything he can out of every case. I definitely recommend him for anyone facing criminal prosecution."

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Charles Murphy

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I was a colleague of Jamey's for several years. He is highly intelligent with deep knowledge of the criminal courts. He is shrewd in his judgment, aggressive when he needs to be and compassionate with his clients."

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Thomas Nash

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have watched Jamey Dolowich progress from a young, energetic, committed Deputy Public Defender to a skilled, experienced criminal defense trial lawyer. I endorse him, without reservation, as one of the finest defense attorneys in Monterey County."

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Eric Dumars

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have witnessed Mr. Dolowich in court. He gets excellent results for his clients. He is results oriented, detailed, prepared, and a strong advocate. It is obvious he cares and fights for his clients. With no reservations I endorse this lawyer."

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Angela Johnson

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Dolowich is one of the finest lawyers in Monterey County. He is well educated in the law and applies it intelligently to each case. His clients can be confident that he will fight for them with tenacity. I can assert that Attorney Dolowich is a successful attorney because I have witnessed him in court many many times over the years."

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Krista Kshatriya

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jamey Dolowich is an exceptional and dedicated criminal defense attorney. He is compassionate, knowledgeable, ethical, hardworking, and a zealous advocate for his clients. Mr. Dolowich has a stellar reputation in the legal community. I strongly endorse him."

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Tyler Burke

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Jamey to anyone seeking a criminal defense attorney. He is extremely sharp and cares deeply about his clients and his work."

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John Coniglio

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Dolowich for several years and watched him as he was a public defender represent his clients in the most ethical and zealous manner possible. You would be in good hands with Mr. Dolowich as counsel."

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Evan George

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"If you are looking for a top-notched criminal defense attorney with experience fighting for his clients, then Mr. Dolowich would be a great choice for you. I like him as a person and admire his skills as an attorney. I would feel comfortable recommending Mr. Dolowich to anyone."

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Barath Chari

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Friend

"I enthusiastically endorse Jamey Dolowich. He is hardworking, intelligent, articulate, and enjoys a wonderful reputation in the community. Most importantly, he always puts his clients first."

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Mauro Quintero

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Dolowich is an excellent attorney. It is hard to find a more dedicated, caring and intelligent defense attorney in the area. His years of experience as a Deputy Public Defender along with his local community ties make him an ideal person to handle any case. I've had the opportunity to have professional consultations with Mr. Dolowich when I was a Deputy District Attorney and again now in my private defense capacity. At all times his intelligence and professionalism resonated in the consult. I am thankful to be able to rely on his expertise and fully endorse Mr. Dolowich."

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Phillip Crawford

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Steven Liner

Criminal defense lawyer

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Charles Murphy

Criminal defense lawyer

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Thomas Nash

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Angela Johnson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Eric Dumars

Criminal defense lawyer

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Tyler Burke

Employment and labor lawyer

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John Coniglio

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Evan George

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mauro Quintero

Criminal defense lawyer

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Dylan Taylor

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Best of 2018 - Criminal Defense - 3 Consecutive Years, Salinas Award Program

2017

Best of 2017 - Criminal Defense - 2 Consecutive Years, Salinas Award Program

2016

Best of 2016: Criminal Defense, Salinas Award Program

2016

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2008

Outstanding Academic Achievement, West Publishing Company

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Partner, Taylor & Dolowich, A Professional Law Corporation

2008 - 2015

Deputy Public Defender, Monterey County Public Defender's Office

2007 - 2007

Law Clerk, Monterey County Public Defender's Office

2004 - 2008

Clerk, Law Office of Joel Franklin

Associations

2016 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2016 - Present

California DUI Lawyers Association

Member

2008 - Present

Monterey County Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2008 - Present

California Public Defenders Association

Member

Education

2008

Monterey College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

University of California - Berkeley

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

CSUMB Peer Educator Conference

College and Driving Under the Influence

Publications

2019

Blog Post - Taylor & Dolowich Facebook Page 2019 DUI Law Changes

2019

Blog Post - Taylor & Dolowich Facebook Page Cleaning Your Record/Sealing Your Your Arrest Record

Languages

English

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