1. Best lawyer in San Diego.

David wasn’t just a lawyer doing his job, he was a mentor along the process. I thank him for all his hard work.

No one else could have won my case like he did. (m.c)

2. David Pflaum diligently, effectively and successfully represented me and my family in a very serious TRO.

Mr. Pflaum was very generous with his time and legal expertise.

In court his legal skills stood out as he outmaneuvered the other lawyer and graciously addressed the judge.

I highly recommend him. (s.b.)

3. I have worked for the superior court for over 30 years and known David for the past 16 years.

He will shield you from failure or harm if the case is not worth risking in trial and instead work tenaciously and effectively to get you the best of deals.

He is kind, compassionate and dedicated. (s.s.).

4. Attorney David Pflaum is in fact the right defender.

I was looking at a lot of time and charges when I was arrested. Mr. Pflaum took care of that for me from the very start.

I knew I had the right lawyer due to his never ending efforts to fight for not just a good deal, but for my freedom as well.

Mr. Pflaum is the best attorney in the business.

His actions speak louder than words. (c.t)

Post Conviction Relief

If you entered a plea of guilty to a crime, but believe that your attorney did not advise you correctly of the consequences of your plea of guilty, or there was some other mistake or misunderstanding in the plea agreement, an experienced criminal defense attorney can help you file a petition to withdraw your previous plea of guilty.

You will need a very experienced criminal defense attorney like David Pflaum to help you with this process. It is difficult and complicated, but can be successfully done.

An example of our success*

1. Writ of Habeas Corpus Granted

Client plead guilty to violation of Vehicle Code section 23153 and Penal Code section 12022.7 based upon the advice of his then-attorney. The judge mistaken advised defendant at sentencing that the client would have to go to prison for up to 7 years. We researched this issue, contacted the previous attorney, and filed a Writ of Habeas Corpus. The judge issued the Writ. The case was reopened and sent back to the trial court for a new sentencing. (People v. S.A.)

*Legal Disclaimer about Testimonials and Prior Results
All oral and written testimonials and descriptions of previous results are intended only to provide information about attorney David Pflaum, the opinions of his clients and those who work with him, and the results of many of the legal matters that David Pflaum has handled. Neither the oral or written testimonials nor the previous results are intended to, and should not be construed to, provide an express or implied guarantee or prediction about the outcome of your legal matter. The outcome of all legal matters depend upon on a variety of factors including the specific facts of the case, the background of the client, the laws that apply to the legal matter, the position of the prosecuting agency, other parties, witnesses and victims. The same or similar results cannot be obtained in every legal matter undertaken by David Pflaum, though he does his very best in every case to succeed on behalf of his client.

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1. Client charged with felony assault, spousal abuse and criminal threats. Bail was set at $200,000.

Attorney Pflaum convinced the judge to reduce bail to $20,000 and to allow the client to return home.

The case was hard fought.

The results: dismissal of all charges but one count of misdemeanor battery.

2. Client charged with grand theft. Mr. Pflaum presented substantial favorable information about the client to the district attorney.

Charge reduced to a misdemeanor disturbing the peace.

3. Client filed a request for a temporary restraining order (TRO) due to being humiliated and harassed by the respondent.

Our client received attorney fees from the respondent, a written apology and an extension of the TRO.

4. Client was charged with DUI of prescription drugs.

The DUI was dismissed. Drivers license not suspended.

5. Client charged with a hit and run. We arranged to make payment of damages to the victim.

Case dismissed.

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