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Attorney Patrick Griffin

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Award winning San Diego Criminal Defense & DUI Attorney Patrick Griffin was raised in a large family in a rural Montana community where he learned the value of hard work and perseverance. Mr. Griffin has won cases in every courthouse in San Diego County and has a long list of satisfied clients. Mr. Griffin has successfully defended cases ranging from first degree murder to driving under the influence. His success is based on the attention he gives to each and every client, his tireless work ethic and his knowledge of the San Diego court system. Mr. Griffin’s extensive criminal defense experience started at one of the nation’s top boutique criminal defense firms, Brown & Doherty, P.A. At Brown & Doherty, Mr. Griffin defended nearly every type of criminal case. Mr. Griffin authored numerous federal appeals, including an appeal from a capital murder trial where the federal appellate court vacated the sentence of two consecutive life terms and remanded the case to the trial court.
Mr. Griffin’s legal experience is not just limited to advocating for clients, he also completed a federal judicial internship with the Honorable James D. Whittemore, who has presided over numerous high profile cases, including the Terri Schaivo case. This position allowed Mr. Griffin an inside look as to how judges decide legal issues and what judges look for in legal writing and argument. This behind the scenes experience equipped Mr. Griffin with the tools and information on how best to persuade a judge.
Mr. Griffin graduated with honors from the US News & World Report’s #1 ranked trial advocacy school in the nation. Being a member of the nation’s #1 Trial Team allowed Mr. Griffin to learn from some of the country’s foremost experts on trial skills and techniques. This unmatched trial advocacy training allowed Mr. Griffin to win his first jury trial before he graduated from law school.

Mr. Griffin has been featured as a legal expert on local news programs and has received multiple awards for his courtroom advocacy and high client satisfaction.

Bar Memberships

  • California
  • United States District Court, Southern District of California

Professional Memberships

  • The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers
  • American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys: 10 Best
  • Appellate Defenders Inc.
  • San Diego Criminal Defense Bar Association
  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
  • San Diego County Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
  • Consumer Attorneys of San Diego
  • San Diego Inn of Court
  • California DUI Lawyers Association

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, The University of Montana
  • Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, The University of Montana
  • Juris Doctor, with Honors, Stetson University College of Law
    • Graduated Cum Laude
    • Trial Team Member
    • ABA Advocacy Competition: Regional Champion & Top Individual Score at Nationals
    • Honor Roll
    • Member of Phi Delta Phi Legal Honors Fraternity
    • Recipient of the Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges Award
    • Recipient of the William Blews Award for Exceptional Pro Bono Service

ONLINE REVIEWS

Patrick was great! I hired Mr. Griffin after a friend referred me to him. I met with a few older attorneys who all treated me like another file before I decided to hire Patrick. He was great from the start… he knows his stuff and is a great communicator, both with me and when he is in court. His energy is obvious from the first few minutes of meeting with him. I was kept informed every step of the way and when it was all said and done I couldn’t have been happier with the result. I have already referred two other people to the Griffin Law Office and they both have thanked me.

Via Yelp

Client- C.G.
After the last five years of dealing with a very specific legal issue, I feel like I finally have my life back, all in thanks to Patrick Griffin.  I was with a previous lawyer who was recommended by a friend of a friend from her law school and it was one of the worst experiences of my life- so much that I had to report them for blatently ignoring my questions and complaints about the case and charging me again and again for every consultation.

As you can imagine, I was nervous and hestitant to switch to another lawyer based on a recommendation.  However, I had heard of Patrick’s reputation and committement to fight for his clients, to be available to answer questions, and to have a quick response/advice/turnaround time.  I could not have asked for better and only wish I would have known about him in the first place.  I can not state any stronger how impressed and happy I was with the services of Griffin Law Office.

Via Yelp

Client- L.J.H.
I have used the Griffin Law Office and its services on several occasions.  My experiences have been more than positive, and results always exceeded my expectations.  Griffin was patient, diligent, and compassionate to my situation, as well as communicative (which is rare).  The treatment I received surpassed that of any firm or lawyer I have ever interacted with.  I recommend this Office to friends and family daily. If seeking legal counsel, representation, or you simply need an opinion.  This is your place.

Via Yelp

Client- Q.M.
So stoked I found Patrick. I met with a few criminal defense attorneys but I felt comfortable with Pat right away. He is easy to talk to and we immediately talked about what might happen and how the case may play out. Turns out everything he said in our consultation turned out to be true. It was a dui  (I’ve always been careful about drinking and driving but my bac somehow came back at a .09) I had the choice between a plea but I made the decision to go to trial and am glad I did. Patrick did a great job using all the breath tests together show I was actually under .08. Even though I won’t ever need a dui attorney again I would call Patrick if something happened. Thanks man!

Via Yelp

Client- Z.C.
I never thought I’d ever need legal representation – I like to live positively and stay out of trouble – but there’s people and companies out there that make their way by preying on others. Griffin Law Office has always gone above and beyond; whether it was some quick advice over the phone, helping a friend in an unfortunate situation, or litigating on my behalf. If you feel like you’re getting taken advantage of you probably are, you should seek legal counsel, and I highly recommend Griffin Law Office.

Via Google

Client- T.B.

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