# Griffin Law Office, APC > A San Diego criminal defense law firm representing clients facing federal and California state criminal charges, from misdemeanors to high-profile felonies including murder, drug trafficking, and federal sex offenses. The firm offers free consultations and has handled over 1,000 criminal defense cases in San Diego County. The firm is led by attorney Patrick Griffin, an award-winning trial attorney recognized as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer and Super Lawyer, who has been featured on Good Morning America, The New York Times, CNN, and other national media. The firm emphasizes courtroom experience, taking cases to trial, and personal attention to clients facing federal and state criminal charges. - Main phone: (619) 269-2131 - Text: (619) 269-2131 - Fax: (619) 344-0041 - Email: keegan@griffinlawoffice.com - Address: 1350 Columbia St., Unit 401, San Diego, CA 92101 - Service area: San Diego County, including Chula Vista, El Cajon, Vista, National City, La Jolla, Santee, Oceanside, Encinitas, Spring Valley, Carlsbad, Poway, and Coronado. ## Firm Overview - [Home](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/): Firm overview and practice areas. - [About Us / Attorneys](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/attorneys/): Firm history and approach. - [Recent Wins](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/recent-wins/): Case results and outcomes. - [In the Media](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/in-the-media/): Media coverage and appearances. - [News](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/news): Firm news and blog articles. - [Reviews / Testimonials](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/testimonials/): Client reviews. - [Contact Us](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/contact-us/): Free consultation request and office details. - [Sitemap](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/sitemap/): Full index of site pages. ## Attorneys - [Patrick Griffin](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/attorneys/patrick-griffin/): Founding attorney; biography and credentials. - [Keegan Fairfield](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/keegan-fairfield/): Attorney biography. ## Federal Crimes - [Federal Crimes (overview)](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/federal-charges-defense-attorney-san-diego/): Overview of federal criminal defense. - [Drug Manufacturing & Production Charges](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/federal-drug-manufacturing-and-production-charges-attorney-san-diego/): Federal drug manufacturing defense. - [Drug Trafficking](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/drug-trafficking-defense-attorney-san-diego/): Federal drug trafficking defense. - [Human Trafficking](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/human-trafficking-defense-attorney-san-diego/): Human trafficking defense. - [Conspiracy](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/federal-conspiracy-defense-attorney-san-diego/): Federal conspiracy charges. - [Gun Crimes](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/federal-gun-charges-defense-attorney-san-diego/): Federal firearm charges. - [Sex Crimes (Federal)](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/federal-sex-offenses-defense-attorney-san-diego/): Federal sex offense defense. - [Migrant Smuggling](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/federal-migrant-smuggling-charges-attorney-san-diego/): Migrant smuggling defense. - [White Collar Crimes](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/white-collar-crimes-defense-attorney-san-diego/): Fraud, embezzlement, and identity theft defense. ## State Crimes - [State Crimes (overview)](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/criminal-defense-attorney-california-state/): Overview of California state criminal defense. - [Assault & Battery](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/assault-charges-defense-attorney-san-diego/): Assault and battery defense. - [Child Endangerment](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/san-diego-child-endangerment-lawyer/): Child endangerment defense. - [Drug Crimes](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/drug-crimes-defense-attorney-san-diego/): State drug crime defense. - [Domestic Violence](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/domestic-violence-defense-attorney-san-diego/): Domestic violence defense. - [Felony Domestic Violence](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/felony-domestic-violence-charge-san-diego/): Felony domestic violence defense. - [DUI](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/dui-defense-attorney-san-diego/): DUI defense overview. - [First Offense DUI](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/first-offense-dui-attorney-san-diego/): First-offense DUI defense. - [Second Offense DUI](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/second-offense-dui-attorney-san-diego/): Second-offense DUI defense. - [Third Offense DUI](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/third-offense-dui-attorney-san-diego/): Third-offense DUI defense. - [CDL DUI](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/commercial-driver-dui-defense-attorney-san-diego/): Commercial driver DUI defense. - [Felony DUI](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/san-diego-felony-dui-defense-attorney/): Felony DUI defense. - [Driving Offense](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/driving-offense-attorney-san-diego/): Other driving-related offenses. - [Expungement](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/expungement-defense-attorney-san-diego/): Record expungement services. - [Homicide](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/homicide-defense-attorney-san-diego/): Homicide and murder defense. - [Juvenile Defense](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/juvenile-defense-attorney-san-diego/): Juvenile criminal defense. - [Probation Violation](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/probation-violation-defense-attorney-san-diego/): Probation violation defense. - [Sex Crimes (State)](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/sex-crimes-defense-attorney-san-diego/): State sex crime defense. - [Theft & Burglary](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/theft-crimes-defense-attorney-san-diego/): Theft and burglary defense. - [Violent Crimes](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/violent-crime-defense-attorney-san-diego/): Violent crime defense. - [Other Crimes](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/criminal-defense-attorney-california-state/other-crimes/): Other state criminal matters. - [Professional Licensing Defense](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/professional-licensing-defense-attorney-san-diego/): Defense in professional licensing actions. ## Resources - [Indictment & Arraignment](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/federal-arrest-indictment-and-arraignment-attorney-san-diego/): Guide to federal arrest and arraignment process. - [Plea Negotiations](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/san-diego-attorney-for-plea-negotiations-in-federal-court/): Guide to federal plea negotiations. - [Sex Offender Registry](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/sex-crimes-defense-attorney-san-diego/sex-offender-registry/): Information on sex offender registration. - [Jail Inmate Search](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/san-diego-county-jail-inmate-search/): San Diego County jail inmate lookup. - [How to Get Out on Bail](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/criminal-defense-attorney-california-state/how-to-get-out-on-bail/): Guide to the bail process. - [Request a DMV Hearing](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/dui-defense-attorney-san-diego/request-a-dmv-hearing-now/): DMV hearing request for DUI cases. - [Drug Offender Registry](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/drug-crimes-defense-attorney-san-diego/drug-offender-registry/): Information on drug offender registration. - [DUI Center](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/dui-defense-attorney-san-diego/dui-center/): Hub of DUI-related resources. - [DUI Classes](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/dui-defense-attorney-san-diego/dui-classes/): Information on required DUI classes. - [Your Rights During a DUI Stop](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/dui-defense-attorney-san-diego/your-rights-during-a-dui-stop/): Guide to rights during DUI stops. - [15 Ways to Beat a DUI](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/dui-defense-attorney-san-diego/15-ways-to-beat-a-dui/): Guide to DUI defense strategies. - [Stages in a San Diego DUI Case](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/dui-defense-attorney-san-diego/stages-in-a-dui-case/): Guide to the DUI case process. - [Stages in a Federal Case](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/stages-in-a-federal-criminal-case): Guide to the federal case process. - [Stages in a Felony Case](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/stages-in-a-felony-case): Guide to the felony case process. - [Stages in a Misdemeanor Case](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/stages-in-a-misdemeanor-case/): Guide to the misdemeanor case process. - [Stages in a Juvenile Case](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/stages-in-a-juvenile-case/): Guide to the juvenile case process. ## Cities Served - [Chula Vista](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/criminal-defense-attorney-chula-vista/): Criminal defense in Chula Vista. - [El Cajon](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/criminal-defense-attorney-el-cajon/): Criminal defense in El Cajon. - [Vista](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/criminal-defense-attorney-vista/): Criminal defense in Vista. - [National City](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/criminal-defense-attorney-national-city/): Criminal defense in National City. - [La Jolla](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/criminal-defense-attorney-la-jolla/): Criminal defense in La Jolla. - [Santee](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/criminal-defense-attorney-santee/): Criminal defense in Santee. - [Oceanside](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/criminal-defense-attorney-oceanside/): Criminal defense in Oceanside. - [Encinitas](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/criminal-defense-attorney-encinitas/): Criminal defense in Encinitas. - [Spring Valley](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/criminal-defense-attorney-spring-valley/): Criminal defense in Spring Valley. - [Carlsbad](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/criminal-defense-attorney-carlsbad/): Criminal defense in Carlsbad. - [Poway](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/criminal-defense-attorney-poway/): Criminal defense in Poway. - [Coronado](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/criminal-defense-attorney-coronado/): Criminal defense in Coronado. - [San Diego](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/federal-charges-defense-attorney-san-diego/): Criminal defense in San Diego. ## Optional - [Scholarship Application](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/scholarship-application/): Firm scholarship program. - [Privacy Policy](https://patrickgriffinlaw.com/privacy-policy/): Site privacy policy. - 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