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Biography
For me, the point of becoming a lawyer was to gain the expertise to help people who were in trouble.
I gained experience in the world of criminal defense and I found that I loved this area of law. I took the bar and started my own practice after relocating to Monterey County with my husband who is also an incredible attorney and champion of civil rights.
Together we have built a law firm that prides itself on the highest standard of honesty and ethics, working together to keep every client out of jail and going for a NOT GUILTY verdict or DISMISSAL EVEN WHEN IT DOES NOT SEEM POSSIBLE.
We love our work & have helped hundreds of people get their cases dismissed or not filed at all.
UC Berkeley/UC Hastings Law Felony DUI, Violent Crimes, Drug Crimes, AVVO CLIENTS' CHOICE AWARD 2015
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
75%
21 years | 1,000 cases
Other
25%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2018 2017 2015
Licenses
Licensed in California for 20 years
State: California
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
The Crawford Law Firm. Inc.
215 West Franklin Street, 5th Floor, Monterey, CA, 93940
crawfordlawmonterey.com/Law Offices of Julie Crawford
150 West Gabilan Street, suite # 1, Salinas, CA, 93901
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Online Presence
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Julie Crawford's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | April 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Hiring Julie was the best decision
Julie Crawford is a well-versed attorney with proven results. Not only does she understand the law, but also the people she would be working with. She aggressively fought for my case and won. Ms. Crawford answered all of my numerous questions throughout the process and was upfront of next steps. She ...
Posted by RG | October 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
She's a fighter
I ran into an unusual case that I needed someone in the field to fight for me. And that's exactly what she did. I'm grateful for her because she believed in me and went beyond her means to help me. It was a victory case and my innocence is restored again. And that's priceless.
Julie Crawford's Lawyer Endorsements
"One of the very best for complex DUI Defense."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Julie for several years now and I have observed her to always be a zealous and knowledgeable defender of her client's rights."
"I endorse this lawyer. Julie incorporates her intuition, experience and grit in her representation of her clients. She is a great asset to our legal community, and of course, to her clients."
"A berkeley undergrad and Hastings law grad with 9 years of criminal defense work is what we refer to as experienced. Her knowledge of both the law and procedure is excellent and evident in her pro bono contributions here. Julie and her husband have one of the best criminal law firms in Monterey. Her clients have weighed in with their reviews which are numerous and stellar. They tell the real worth of Julie's results for them. READ THEM! endorsements from other attorneys are also outstanding. Do yourself a favor and schedule a consultation with her ASAP. If your lucky she might just agree to represent you."
"Julie is a conscientious, creative and courageous lawyer whom I endorse without reservation. She brings a passion and dedication to her cases and her clients that is far too rare these days. I have had the pleasure of working with Julie on several cases and have seen firsthand the skill and enthusiasm she brings to bear on the legal issues in her cases. Julie's clients know they are getting top-notch legal representation and she has a genuine concern for her client's welfare that displays itself in the quality of work she puts in to every case she handles. Through her tenacity and willingness to go the "extra mile" for her clients, Julie has earned the respect of her colleagues, judges and prosecutors. Experienced, ethical and effective, Julie Crawford offers her clients everything they could ask for in an outstanding lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Julie is a very thoughtful, brilliant and ethical lawyer. Her knowledge in Criminal Law is top notch."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known and worked with Julie Crawford for several years. She is smart, reliable, responsive, ethical, and gets good results!"
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked as co-counsel on a serious felony with Julie and found her work ethic, her commitment to her client's rights, and her integrity to be unsurpassed. She is one of the first colleagues I call when I have a question, and one of the first colleagues I refer when I cannot take a case on myself. She is as knowledgeable as she is passionate."
"Julie is the reason I became a lawyer. She is incredibly conscientious and dedicated. She defends every client to the best of her abilities, which are considerable. She is an inspiration."
"I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly. Julie brings a winning combination of education and hands-on knowledge, commitment to her clients and sheer tenacity in obtaining the best possible outcome in every situation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Crawford is an outstanding DUI defense attorney. I have witnessed her not only fight DUI's for clients but fight to protect their constitutional rights as well. If I picked up a DUI, I would call Ms. Crawford immediately."
"Julie is passionate about her work and strives to explore every possible angle of defense in each of her cases. She is an aggressive attorney, but she is also conscientious of each client's need for open communication. She has a thorough understanding of DUI laws, procedure and DMV consequences, including the best way to attack an arrest. Her knowledge and skill are the result of her dedication and hard work, as well as her experience."
"Julie Crawford is an incredibly talented, intelligent and well respected criminal defense lawyer. Julie has successfully defended hundreds of cases for her clients. Julie is friendly, hard working and down to earth. It is an honor and a privilege to know Julie and to see the cases she has defended. If I were arrested in Monterey or Santa Cruz County, Julie would be the first person I would call."
Steven Rease
Criminal defense lawyer
Nicole Lambros
Criminal defense lawyer
Lara Gressley
DUI and DWI lawyer
Amber Bellante
DUI and DWI lawyer
John Thornton
DUI and DWI lawyer
Phillip Crawford
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2018
Client's Choice, Avvo
2017
Client's Choice, Avvo
2015
Client's Choice, Avvo
2013
President's Award, California DUI Lawyers Association
2012
Client's Choice, Avvo
2000
Best Legal Brief, University of Hastings College of Law
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Attorney at Law, The Crawford Law Firm, Inc.
2006 - 2007
Attorney, Independent Attorney
2005 - 2006
Legal Intern, Attorney Garrick Lew
2002 - 2005
Law Clerk - Criminal Defense, Independent Contractor
2000 - 2000
Intern - Summer, Federal Public Defender Habeas Division
1997 - 2001
Law Clerk - Death Row Inmate, Independent Contractor
Associations
2011 - Present
California Attorneys for Criminal JusticeAttorney Member
2007 - Present
California DUI Lawyers AssociationMember
2006 - Present
California Public Defenders AssociationAttorney Member
2006 - Present
Monterey County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - 2014
American Civil Liberties UnionBoard Member
Sample of Legal Cases
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
CASE DISMISSED DAY OF TRIAL
BATTERY & RESISTING ARREST
JURY VERDICT - NOT GUILTY
Resisting Arrest/DUI
CASE DISMISSED
FELONY FOURTH OFFENSE DUI
CASE DISMISSED
Domestic Violence
CASE DISMISSED
Charge of battery on disabled sister
CASE DISMISSED
Education
2000
University of Hastings College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
University of California - Berkeley
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Know Your Rights
Dealing with the Police
2017
Know your Rights
Avoiding an Arrest
2016
National Lawyers Guild
Avoiding an Arrest
2015
Learning your rights
Militarization of the Police
2015
ACLU Criminal Justice Committee
Corruption in the Legal System
2014
The Effect of Race on Criminal Prosecutions
Race in the Justice System
2013
Dealing with the Police
How to Avoid Being Charged with a Crime
2012
National Lawyers Guild (Los Angeles chapter)
Avoiding an Arrest
2010
Moot Court
Your First Court Appearance
Publications
2017
Crawford Law Monterey
Propsition 64 & it's Exceptions
2016
The Crawford Law Firm, Inc.
Domestic Violence Cases That Should Never Be Brought to Court
2016
Crawford Law Monterey
Monterey DUI Facts
2012
MontereyDUILawyer.com
Dealing with a Driving Under the Influence of Drugs Charge
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Whats the possibility of bringing my D.U.I down to a wet and reckless with a BAC of .11
30 Sep 2016
Q&A
Arrested for California 23152(a) VC and 11550(a) H&S. Who pays for the hospital bill and test costs for the tox panel?
04 Oct 2013
Q&A
DUI with tourist visa, can they take it away?
15 Sep 2013