Firm Overview

San Diego Criminal Defense

Anyone with experience in the criminal justice system will tell you that once you are arrested, or learn you are under investigation for a crime, you should get a lawyer immediately. Do not try to handle it yourself -- the police are more likely to use your words against you later.

The attorneys of San Diego Criminal Defense can use their over 30 combined years of experience to fight for you. Founding member Timothy J. Richardson, Attorney at Law, is an Outstanding Trial Lawyer award winner and has helped hundreds of people avoid unnecessary punishment. He offers free initial consultations to all potential clients, and whether you hire him or not, everything you say to him will be kept strictly confidential.

If you are resident or visitor to any place within San Diego County, and have been charged with any of a wide range of crimes, we can help you:

  • Avoid jail or prison
  • Reduce fines
  • Reduce charges
  • Reduce sentences
  • Reduce punishments
  • Expunge the offense
  • Get the case dismissed
  • Suppress the evidence

Attorney Timothy J. Richardson

Mr. Richardson has gained a tremendous reputation for skilled, effective representation within the San Diego legal community. After working for the well known San Diego attorneys Grimes and Warwick, he devoted his career to criminal defense, and has owned his own firm for more than 10 years. He derives much of his business from referrals from other attorneys, and was recently elevated to the position of chairman of the committee approving lawyers for San Diego County Bar Association's free referral service.

According to Mr. Richardson, “San Diego Criminal Defense is founded on the principals of service, satisfaction and results. Our staff enjoys working closely with our clients, understanding the facts, formulating our defenses, and negotiating to our clients' satisfaction. Each client's case is unique at San Diego Criminal Defense. We defend each case specifically according to the unique facts, and the law, as it is written related to the case. We argue relentlessly on behalf of our clients in the courtroom, and winning over the confidence of the jury is our specialty.”

History of Success

The best way to demonstrate our defense capabilities is to provide an example. We have included a case study on this site that details how, in spite of a mountain of misconstrued evidence against our client, San Diego Criminal Defense won the case and also got a dismissal on behalf of the client's family member.

Contact Us

If you are in need of criminal defense in San Diego County, California, contact us for a free confidential consultation now – before you go to jail. Our lawyers can meet with you on weekends or evenings, and have a 24-hour answering service ready to take your call. Call 619.231.6577 or email us through our contact page.

San Diego Criminal Defense limits its practice to San Diego County, California. Communities served include San Diego, Oceanside, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Solana Beach, Del Mar, La Jolla, Pacific Beach, South Bay, Chula Vista, Vista, San Marcos, Escondido, Poway, Rancho Bernardo, La Mesa, El Cajon, Mission Valley, Lakewood, Ramona, and Rancho Santa Fe.

A Client Testimonial

Hi Tim,
I just want to thank you for your help. I truly appreciate what you’ve done for Jenny. I know that it was a great imposition for you to drive up to Murrieta. You had Jenny’s best interests at heart the entire time you represented her; and you always said the right things to keep me from loosing my mind.

When you first met her, I know that Jenny looked and acted like an addict. You helped us get her into rehab. You kept her out of jail.

I wish you could see the transformation. She is happy, healthy, is in a solid relationship with her boyfriend Sean, going to school, and actually doing homework! For the first time in many years she acting like a responsible human being. You brought back my daughter, and for this I am forever in your debt.

Sincerely,
Ella W.

How Can We Help?


Location: 401 B Street, Suite 2215 | San Diego, CA 92101-3907 | Phone: 619.231.6577 | Fax: 619.269.9163

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