Karina Jacobo

Karina Jacobo

4.0
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 24 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI

P.O. Box 16176, San Francisco, CA

About Karina

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Practice Areas

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Practice Area

DUI and DWI 100%

Engages exclusively in the defense of citizens accused of driving under the influence.

24 years

100%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 24 years

State: California

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Karina Jacobo

P.O. Box 16176, San Francisco, CA, 94116

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Karina Jacobo's Reviews

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4.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

5 star (2)
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Posted by Stephanie | July 24, 2014

I Highly Recommend This Attorney

Karina helped me out of what seems to be (to me) a really tight scrape. She has been very patient and understanding throughout the entire process, even while working with a person who has a mental disability (me). I think she did an excellent job.

Posted by anonymous | July 24, 2014

Don't waste your money.

Was not prepared. Was very confident that I would do well.Gave me the big sell. After I paid (cash)$6500.00. nothing was done. she was dishonest. and when things did't go as promised. The attitude was,well so what. I would have done the same with a public defender.

Posted by Sandra | April 10, 2010

Competency and Caring

I always felt that I was in very good hands with Ms Jacobo and I would highly recommend her to anyone who wants a caring yet competent lawyer. On several occasions she really went the extra mile to make sure that all of the potential legal options in my case had been exhausted. Not only was she impre...ssive in the courtroom, but I know she put in many hours researching precedent cases on my behalf. She is not only a quality lawyer, but a quality person as well.

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Karina Jacobo's Lawyer Endorsements

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William Head

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Karina for about a decade now. She has quietly become a force to be reckoned with in northern California. Having been hired by and trained by one of America's best known DUI defenders, James F. Campbell, she now brings her own special skills and personality to bear when fighting for her clients --- either in a trial setting or getting cases resolved with a reduction of charges outsiude the courtroom. She gets my endorsement."

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Richard Middlebrook

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Karina and I belong to California DUI Lawyers Association. After observing Karina from afar, it is clear her work on behalf of her clients and advocacy on their behalf is tireless. She is recognized by her peers and is building quite a reputation for her skills. I can honestly endorse her knowledge and her dedication in the area of driving under the influence defense."

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Douglas Borthwick

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Finein

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Edgar Reynoso

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Her AVVO posts demonstrate her deep understanding of complex legal issues. Her answers are always thoughtful, accurate, and they evidence his genuine interest in helping people"

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James Hayslett

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse this lawyer. Attorney Jacobo is highly respected in the legal community by her fellow lawyers and former clients. Not only is he experienced and knowledgeable about the law but she truly cares about each of her clients. If you are searching for an aggressive DUI/DWI attorney that will fight for you but who is also compassionate, Attorney Jacobo is the lawyer for you."

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Bryce Fetter

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Adam Slote

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I am very impressed with the result Karina obtained for one of my clients. In addition, Karina really cared about the effect of the case on our client's future career."

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Daniel Kann

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Very few attorneys that I know of are as dedicated to DUI defense as Karina Jacobo. Her focus on DUI defense has enabled her to serve her clients with top notch representation. I would recommend Karina to anyone facing DUI prosecution in Northern California."

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Okorie Okorocha

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Brengle

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Jacobo has been practicing DWI/DUI defense for years. She is a member of the premier DUI Defense organization in the country--The National College of DUI Defense, and she is highly respected by her peers. Any motorist in need of help in California would be well served to hire Attorney Jacobo."

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Victor Carmody

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I take great pleasure in endorsing Karina Jacobo as a rising star in northern California.Karina has been trianed by my friend and a DUI icon Attorney James F.Campbell.I first met Karina in one of the summer trial skill programs of The National College for DUI Defense where she acqiuted herself with great distinction.Her skill as a ligatior was evident there and I understand that skil is on display in every court where she appears.Karina has my hearty endorsement."

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Lynn Gorelick

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Jacobo is a true advocate for her clients. She is always well prepared and thorough. She is a respected member of the DUI attorney community and strives to stay on top of all issues by attending continuing legal education seminars. You will be very well represented by Ms. Jacobo."

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John Stanko

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Ms. Jacobo for many years as we are both members of the California DUI Lawyer's Association. Ms. Jacobo is a knowledgeable, experienced, and dedicated DUI attorney. She is well respected and known throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. I gladly endorse her work."

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Carlos Ruan

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Jacobo, is very knowledgeable in Criminal Defense and DUI's. I would recommend her without hesitation."

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Manny Daskal

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"It has been my pleasure to have spent time with Ms. Jacobo at a number of national seminars on DUI defense. She knows the value of learning from the best in the country to deal with a most complex area of the law. Additionally, I have had the opportunity to observe her court work. It's top notch. Hire her and you know your rights are protected."

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George Mueller

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work: extraordinarily conscientious, very hardworking and extremely dedicated, it is well-known that this lawyer is an excellent trial attorney who is a tremendous & generous asset to the Nationwide DUI Defense Bar community. Any person in need who hires this superb attorney will know he or she is in capable hands. For a number of obvious reasons, I am honored to endorse this fine lawyer!"

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Nors Davidson

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Karina is a thoughtful and caring attorney who I know for a fact takes the time to do the job right both at court and the DMV."

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Adam Slote

Administrative law lawyer

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Daniel Kann

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Okorie Okorocha

DUI and DWI lawyer

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David Brengle

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Victor Carmody

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Lynn Gorelick

DUI and DWI lawyer

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T. Kevin Wilson

DUI and DWI lawyer

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William Head

DUI and DWI lawyer

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William Riley

Criminal defense lawyer

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Carlos Ruan

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Scott Wonder

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Heather Boxeth

Immigration lawyer

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Manny Daskal

DUI and DWI lawyer

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John Stanko

DUI and DWI lawyer

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John Menzel

DUI and DWI lawyer

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James Hayslett

Criminal defense lawyer

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Theodore Chen

Immigration lawyer

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Arlo Uriarte

Employment and labor lawyer

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Richard Middlebrook

DUI and DWI lawyer

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William Higgins

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Rising Star, Northern California Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Northern California Super Lawyers

2012

Rising Star, Northern California Super Lawyers

2011

Rising Star, Northern California Super Lawyers

2010

Rising Star, Northern California Super Lawyers

2003

Certificate of Training, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration & International Association of Chiefs of Police

2003

Certificate of Completion, Mastering Scientific Evidence

2002

Certificate of Completion, Mastering Scientific Evidence

1999

CALI Award - Legal Research & Writing, CALI

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Partner, Law Offices of Karina Jacobo

2001 - 2011

Partner, Campbell DeMetrick & Jacobo

Associations

2004 - Present

United States District Court for the Eastern District of California

Attorney

2003 - Present

College of Master Advocates and Barristers

Barrister Member

2002 - Present

United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth Circuit

Attorney

2001 - Present

United States District Court for the Northern District of California

Attorney

2010 - 2011

Bar Association of San Francisco

Member

2010 - 2011

USF Inn of Court

Member

2006 - 2013

California DUI Lawyers Association

Member

2005 - 2011

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2001 - 2011

National College of DUI Defense

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. M.T.

Case discharged

People v. C.U.

Case dismissed

People v. P.C-B.

Not guilty of all charges

People v. Thompson

Case dismissed

People v. K.L.

Case dismissed

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Education

2004

Florida International University

Certified Operator of the CMI, Inc., Intoxilyzer 5000 series

2004

Florida International University

Certified Maintenance Technician of the Intoxilyzer 5000

2001

U of San Francisco SOL

Juris Doctor

1997

Univ of California Berkeley

Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Spanish

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