Kerry Steigerwalt - San Diego Criminal Defense Lawyer Kerry Steigerwalt is recognized throughout San Diego as a leading criminal defense attorney and is highly respected by members of the city's legal community. Steigerwalt and Associates, a full service criminal defense law firm, has the experience and resources to represent clients in all types of criminal cases throughout San Diego County, and in all courts - both state and federal. The firm has proven success in the full spectrum of criminal law areas; from shoplifting to capital murder, DUI drunk driving to robbery, homicide to sex offenses (prostitution, sexual harassment), and assault and battery to drug crimes.
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Mr. Steigerwalt has been dedicated to practicing criminal defense law in San Diego since 1984 and has over two decades of experience in the field - becoming one of the most well-known criminal defense attorneys in the city. He has defended numerous clients against capital murder charges and multiple "Three Strikes" cases, as well as virtually every other form of felony prosecution - often times with extraordinary success. In fact, he has obtained the unusual distinction of receiving a not guilty verdict for murder for clients in every courthouse in San Diego County. Read more about not guilty verdicts.

Mr. Steigerwalt is also a distinguished legal media analyst in both local and national affairs and has acted as a legal consultant on dozens of television and radio programs, including a featured position on San Diego's Channel 9 KUSI morning news program. Other TV appearances include "48 Hours," "Court TV," "The O'Reilly Factor," and "Fox News". Newspapers and magazine articles include the Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, and People.

News May 6, 2008 Drug bust at San Diego State University nets 96 arrests.A year long investigation into drug dealings at the San Diego campus called Operation Sudden Fall, led to the seizure of over 100,000 dollars worth of marijuana, ecstasy pills, bags of cocaine and methamphetamines. A few hand guns were also confiscated in the operation.

The year long effort began after a girl student died from a drug overdose last year.
Targeted were the dealers and the buyers. One dorm room was used for growing marijuana.
Some officials mention ties to Mexican drug gangs.

Under cover agents over a five month period made 130 buys at fraternity houses, in front of campus dormitories and at various locations off campus.

If you were arrested during this SDSU drug bust operation – please contact our law firm today.

Cases we handle: Assault, Criminal Defense, Drug charges and DUI If you or someone close to you has been or is about to be charged with a criminal offense, whether a misdemeanor or a felony, we encourage you to contact us as soon as possible for a free legal consultation. Our reputation is stellar - if you know someone in the San Diego legal community, contact them first and ask about our firm. We're confident you'll be calling us to handle your case directly afterwards!

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The San Diego Criminal Defense lawyers’ services include: San Diego (DUI) Drunk Driving, Assault & Battery, Sexual Assault, Homicide, Fraud, Drug possession charges, misdemeanors and felony charges. We cover all of San Diego County. Read more about legal defense.