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Forfeiture Lawyer California

WELCOME TO SAN DIEGO DEFENDERS

Attorneys Dan Smith & Jon Pettis. Spanish Speaking Paralegals Layla Smith & Itzel Martinez

San Diego Defenders is a criminal defense law firm with over 65 years combined experience in Asset Forfeitures and Seizures, DUI Defense, Drug Charges, Border Arrests, and other state and federal criminal defense practice areas. In 1990, Daniel Smith began San Diego Defenders to provide an affordable criminal defense law firm to residents of Southern California and beyond. Our office is located across the street from the Chula Vista Courthouse in the Southern Division of San Diego Superior Court.

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Based on 79 reviews
Gissell ramos
Gissell ramos
2024-01-11
I hired Attorney Smith for my seized vehicle that Border Patrol had taken back in Oct 3rd. Everything with border patrol is completely new to me.They got a claim in a timely matter. Border patrol got back to Attorney Daniel Smith within 3 weeks of receiving the claim. It took around 3-4 weeks for Border Patrol to provide the paperwork (disposition order) during the Christmas/New Year Holiday. I GOT MY CAR BACK BY JAN 10th!! Any questions that me, my grandma or mother had , Itzel was so sweet and always answered with a detailed response. Itzel even helped provide a note of authorization so i was able to pick up the vehicle on my grandmothers behalf, I definitely will recommend them to ANYONE, thank you Attorney Smith, Layla and Itzel!<3
Jasmine Hernandez
Jasmine Hernandez
2023-12-27
I’ve gotten caught twice, first time at the border with people in my vehicle, I was the passenger & I got a slap on the wrist. This second time I was caught again in San Diego with people & was the driver, my car was seized & impounded. I did my research & they proved to be the people to help me out with my issue. Attorney Daniel Smith was able to help me with my paperwork on my seized vehicle & get me answers on my vehicle in the time frame of 2 months or so & I was able to get out of it with no fines. Everyone who I spoke with in the office was knowledgeable as well & answered all my questions, also the for the price, I highly recommend them!
Dawn Bryan
Dawn Bryan
2023-10-14
Dan Smith and his crew at San Diego defenders helped me get my car back after it was seized by the border patrol. The Rates are affordable. The crew in his office were amazing. They kept me updated and Informed Throughout the whole process I got my car back on the On the soonest date possible. I would recommend them to anyone That is having to deal with a seized vehicle
Ithzel German
Ithzel German
2023-08-28
I don't know how to thank this great team without them I wouldn't have my car back I had already given up, I didn't even know where to start and I was looking for lawyers on Google and by chance a video appeared where the lawyer explained everything very clearly and do not hesitate to mark them. It was the best thing I could do and today, August 28, 2023, I got my car back. Thank you very much for everything they are 100% recommended
Josh C
Josh C
2023-08-11
Dan and Itzel helped retain my car after a mistake I made some lessons are taught and learned the hard way but with guidance and the right people Anything is possible thank you again
Juan Miguel Gallardo
Juan Miguel Gallardo
2023-05-16
im from houston tx, they helped me get my car released from boarder patrol! very happy!
Monique Aguilar
Monique Aguilar
2023-05-02
Had my car seized by border patrol and luckily found this place to help, I didn’t think I’d ever see my car again and now 3- 4 months later I jgot the approval to get my car back! So grateful for the easy process and amazing communication along the way!
zac bee
zac bee
2023-04-14
San Diego Defenders got my truck out of towing after I got arrested and towed after gambling at a casino in El Centro area. They were able to get it so I could pick up my truck in Chula Vista no questions asked my case was also dismissed due to lack of evidence. Thanks so much San Diego Defenders! -Zach
Evelyn Arcasi
Evelyn Arcasi
2023-03-10
Thank you Mr. Daniel Smith and your excellent team! I truly appreciate all the effort put into getting my car back after it was seized by boarder patrol. I honestly thought my situation was hopeless once I received no answer for CBP. Until I called you, I explained the situation and all you did was reassure me everything was going to be okay you were going to do your best in getting my car back to me within 90 days & you got it back within 40 days!! I was so so happy when I received the call. Thank you again
Daisy
Daisy
2023-02-20
I just want to start off an saying thank you , to attorney smith & his team , I was in such despair about my car and not knowing much about it , but he and his team helped me so much and kept me updated on the progress which had me at ease and I want to thank Itzel for always keeping me posted and answering all my emails , I am able to see my car again thanks to them !! . If you guys are in the same situation do not hesitate to reach out ! They will help you , they’re an amazing team !