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Peter Anthony Fitzpatrick
About Peter
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Criminal Defense
100%
30 years | 10,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 350-500 per hour
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 29 years
State: California
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
Law Firm of Peter A. Fitzpatrick
1000 Brannan Street #304, San Franciso, CA, 94103
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Peter Anthony Fitzpatrick's Reviews
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Lawsuits & Disputes
Posted by anonymous | July 27, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Restraining Order Accomplished
Peter walked me through the maze of court bureaucracy and uncooperative police response to successfully obtain a 3 year restraining order against a violent homeless person whom the police refused to arrest "until there is blood or broken bones." At the hearing Peter successfully argued against a leg...
Peter Anthony Fitzpatrick's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Peter for many years now and he is one of the top criminal defense attorneys in San Francisco. He is extremely knowledgeable and is dedicated to fighting for his clients’ best interest. At the end of the day he delivers great results."
"Peter Fitzpatrick is an experienced trial attorney with a great reputation in the legal community. I endorse Peter's work."
"I endorse Peter. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I know Peter Fitzpatrick to be an aggressive and effective advocate for his clients. He has a reputation for working hard and achieving excellent results."
"Peter is a fantastic Criminal Defense Attorney. The care for his clients and the passion behind his work is what sets him apart from the rest. He is solid in the courtroom, experienced and a great communicator. Consider yourself lucky if he is available to take your case....."
"Peter Fitzpatrick and I are part of a trial advocacy group which meets regularly to practice trial skills and to assist other lawyers with preparing their cases for trial. I had the honor of serving as co-counsel with Peter on a very serious case where we were successful in gaining acquittals for our client. I know lots of great trial lawyers and Peter is by far one of the best. If you're in need of a good trial lawyer, call Peter. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."
"One of my clients is a health care professional who was facing serious criminal charges. A conviction could have led to revocation of my client's professional license. Peter took the case to a jury trial and won. I am a former public defender, and I respect Peter's ability and willingness to take cases to jury trial. My client found Peter on his or her own, and I met Peter through this case."
"Peter is well known and highly respected in the Bay Area legal community. I would not hesitate to refer clients with any criminal matter, be it a misdemeanor, or the most serious of charges, to him. I endorse Peter."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Fitzpatrick was a senior attorney with the State's best public defender's office while I was but a lowly intern. Peter is a friendly, compassionate and highly experienced criminal defense attorney and one of your truly best options especially if you're facing serious criminal charges. He's a top tier attorney without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Peter is a top notch trial attorney. He knows the facts of a case inside and out and knows how to use those to find weaknesses in his opponents arguments and win."
"I endorse this lawyer. I met Peter both through work in San Francisco and the local Trial Lawyers College. I have seen how hard he works on his cases, and how much he cares about his clients. I know he also gets excellent results. He is a skilled and creative trial lawyer."
"Peter is an outstanding lawyer, a shrewd litigator and a tenacious advocate for his clients. As Peter's supervisor for six years I observed his performance in several trials, including murder cases and have direct knowledge of both his legal acumen and his client relationships. He is always well-prepared and is respected."
"Peter is smart and strategic and a very strong advocate in the court room. He is a lawyer with a great reputation amongst his colleagues and judges. I have seen him both win some very challenging cases at trial and also negotiate great deals for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Peter is a great trial lawyer who fights hard for his clients."
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Experience
Honors
2001
Warrior, Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College
2000
Best in Class, Maureen Kallins
1999
Reasonable Doubt, San Francisco Public Defenders Office
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Principal, The Law Firm of Peter A. Fitzpatrick
1997 - 2011
Senior Trial Attorney, San Francisco Public Defender's Office
Associations
2013 - Present
California DUI Lawyers Association
2012 - Present
Federal Criminal Justice Panel
2011 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2001 - Present
Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College
1997 - Present
California Public Defenders Association
1997 - Present
California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
1997 - Present
American Bar Association
1997 - Present
Bar Association of San Francisco
Sample of Legal Cases
Homicide
Acquitted
Attempted Homicide
Acquitted
Homicide
Dismissed
Sex Crimes
Dismissed
Strong Arm Robbery
Acquitted
DUI
Acquitted
DUI
Dismissed
Concealed Weapon and Narcotics
Dismissed
Vehicular Manslaughter
Acquitted
Robbery
Dismissed
Education
1995
Golden Gate University School of Law
law
1992
Saint Mary's College of California
undergraduate
Speaking Engagements
2006
Training session
The Art of Cross-Examination
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers