Curtis L. Briggs

Curtis L. Briggs

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 13 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Civil Rights, Election Campaigns & Political Law

Pier 5 Law Offices, 506 Broadway Street, San Francisco, CA

About Curtis

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 55%

Homicide, narcotics, organized crime, first time offenders, professional license protection, violence, etc.

14 years | 50 cases

55%
Federal Crime 25%

Racketeering, conspiracy, stolen goods, money laundering, extortion.q

25%
Civil Rights 10%

Police misconduct.

14 years | 5 cases

10%
Election Campaigns and Political Law 10%

Political accountability and open government advocate.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 325-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 13 years

State: California

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Briggs Law San Francisco, Inc.

Pier 5 Law Offices, 506 Broadway Street, San Francisco, CA, 94133

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Curtis L. Briggs's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by Stephen | July 09, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Stress relief

I enlisted Curtis for a criminal matter and couldn't have been more impressed with the experience. He kept me informed and helped me prepare. Despite my own expectations that the matter was going to be less severe, Curt was thankfully prepared for the worst-case scenario with adept legal arguments a...nd evidence that I hadn't even thought of as relevant. Because of him, what was a stressful and annoying burden on my shoulders became immediately more manageable and eventually ended with a favorable result. I would not hesitate to refer Curt to anyone who needed representation.

Posted by anonymous | July 01, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly recommend.

Amazing! I cannot say enough good things about Curtis Briggs! He worked diligently and kept me informed of my case. He is a terrific listener and has only the best interests for his clients. He explored my legal options thoroughly. Its great to have representation that is strong and knowledgeable ...in law on my side. I highly recommend Curtis Briggs !

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Curtis L. Briggs's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."

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Michael Raysor

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Curtis is an incredible lawyer. He is committed, fearless, passionate, articulate, and brilliant. If Curtis believes in you then you CANNOT find someone who will fight harder to protect your rights."

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Jared Cohen

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"When it comes to criminal defense, Curtis is one of the most passionate attorneys I have ever met. It is apparent to anyone who has ever spoken with him, how much he cares about the rights of clients, and how hard he will work to ensure they are defended as diligently as possible."

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Jeremy Forsyth

Criminal defense lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Curtis since our days in law school. We have kept in touch since then, trading bits of knowledge and advice on cases. He is a courtroom gladiator who wants nothing more than to stick it to the man on behalf of his clients, no matter the size of the fight."

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Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer for his dedication to the community."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Curtis. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Christopher Dewys

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"It is obvious Curtis cares about his clients' issues and matters. Curtis is also willing to go to the wall for a client as well as very able, and very open, to working out reasonable solutions for both parties. I say all of this as an opposing counsel on a matter."

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Eric Milliken

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Briggs is a great criminal defense attorney. He works very hard for his clients and does not take no for an answer. He is at the top of my list for criminal defense referrals."

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Gregory Bentley

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Briggs is the embodiment of the Zealous Advocate. His fearless approach is well balanced with a pragmatic application of criminal defense strategy, procedure, and case management. Along with his legal knowledge and courtroom skills, Mr. Briggs brings an innate humanistic view point to his cases that in totality sets him far above peers in his field. He is a formidable legal practitioner from the standpoint of both opposing counsel and his clients. I wholeheartedly, highly recommend Mr. Briggs to anyone in need of legal representation."

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Zachary Newhouse

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"If I ever needed a lawyer, I would call Curtis Briggs. Curtis is effective because he is passionate about helping others and is relentless as an advocate. Curtis is an excellent attorney and a genuine person. I would recommend Attorney Curtis Briggs to anybody looking for legal advise."

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Sebastian Davies

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Curtis is an inteligent legal professional. He is an extremely competent criminal defense attorney and has the trial results to support this."

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Sanaz Nikaein

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"As a prosecutor, I had several cases with Mr. Briggs. He is passionate, fights hard for his clients, and well respected by judges and among his peers."

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Laura Benetti

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I not only endorse Curtis as a lawyer, but also as a person. His drive and passion for the law will make sure that all his clients are well taken care of. Curtis is a lawyer that I would go to bat with any day of the week, any time of day."

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Oksana Tsykova

Unknown lawyer | Sep 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Skilled and passionate advocate! I admire this attorney for his tremendous work ethic, knowledge and dedication."

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Davin Bacho

Litigation lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Curtis is a hard working and grounded attorney. He faces challenges head on and always has a realistic yet creative solution to every problem I have seen him handle. I personally rely on Curtis in my own personal affairs because I respect his opinion and perspective. His personality and sense of humor puts people at ease even in the most stressful of situations. I recommend Curtis in any situation or opportunity that presents itself."

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Zachary Kitaynik

Unknown lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Curt has the perfect combination of charisma and compassion. He zealously represents his clients with his passion and relentless work ethic. Curt is the consummate professional."

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Kent Kirmaci

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Briggs is an extremely intelligent and creative attorney. He cares about his clients and is proficient in numerous areas of law."

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Vijayta Chetty

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Curtis is consistently employing new and creative tactics to help his clients receive the best outcome possible. He is extremely hard working, driven, and connects with his clients. I have always enjoyed collaborating with Curtis and I have grown as a lawyer by gaining his input on some of my own cases."

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Marc Branco

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Curtis is a passionate and aggressive attorney who fights for his clients with a commitment to achieving their goals. He has a substantial amount of trial experience and is not intimidated by the prospect of taking a case all the way through trial. I would recommend his services to anyone seeking sound advice, and zealous representation in their landlord tenant matter."

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Bailey Bifoss

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Curtis is my go-to referral for criminal defense matters. He's always been available to answer informal inquiries and take on formal representation. In each experience I've had with him, Curtis has been professional, friendly, and incredibly qualified, and I've heard the same from those clients I've sent his way."

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Jessica Beeler

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christopher Dewys

Landlord or tenant lawyer

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Abigail Rivamonte

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Oksana Tsykova

Litigation lawyer

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Jonah Chew

Criminal defense lawyer

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Zachary Newhouse

Criminal defense lawyer

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Bailey Bifoss

Litigation lawyer

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Jeremy Forsyth

Criminal defense lawyer

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Chad Pradmore

Employment and labor lawyer

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Amir Dibaei

Litigation lawyer

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Mark Blair

Criminal defense lawyer

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Marsanne Weese

Criminal defense lawyer

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Sebastian Davies

Litigation lawyer

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Kiffanie Stahle

Contracts and agreements lawyer

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Eric Milliken

Business lawyer

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Sanaz Nikaein

Criminal defense lawyer

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Francisco Rodriguez

Criminal defense lawyer

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Richard Stone

Criminal defense lawyer

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Laura Benetti

Litigation lawyer

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Zachary Kitaynik

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Outstanding Volunteer in Public Service Award, Bar Association of San Francisco

2014

Outstanding Volunteer in Public Service Award, Bar Association of San Francisco

2013

Outstanding Volunteer in Public Service Award, Bar Association of San Francisco

2012

Witkin Award for Excellence in Legal Writing, Golden Gate University School of Law

2011

Academic Excellence in Criminal Law, Golden Gate University School of Law

2011

CALI Award for Excellence in Criminal Litigation, Golden Gate University School of Law

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Attorney/Owner, Briggs Law San Francisco, Inc.

2009 - 2012

Law Clerk, San Francisco Public Defender's Office, Felonies Division

Associations

Bar Association of San Francisco

Sample of Legal Cases

U.S. v. Chow aka Shrimp Boy

New Trial Motion Pending

Confidential

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Education

2011

Golden Gate University School of Law

Juris Doctorate

Speaking Engagements

2016

Criminal justice course

Public Corruption

2013

Community Event

African-Americans and the San Francisco Jury Pool

2013

Community Event

Voting Rights for Ex-felons

2008

Guest Lecturer

Sociology of Deviance

Publications

Languages

English

Cantonese

Vietnamese

Activity

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