John Jimenez | Palm Desert Criminal Lawyer | California

John Jimenez

John Jimenez

Criminal defense only

Experience: 49 years
Language(s): English, Spanish

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About John

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Experience

Deputy Public Defender

San Diego County Public Defenders Office

1985 to 2003

San Diego and Vista

Admission

Verified California

1976

Education

University of California: Riverside

B.A. (Political Science and Government)

1973

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
  • California Public Defenders Association
  • California DUI Lawyers
  • Desert Bar Association
Honors / Awards
  • AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory
  • "Inland Empire Magazine" Best Lawyers of
    2009 / 2010 / 2011 / 2012 / 2013
  • "Palm Springs Life Magazine" Best Lawyers of
    2011 / 2012 / 2013 / 2014
  • "Avvo.com" Superb rating of 10 out of 10

Questions & Answers

Please describe a case in the last year or two where you made a big difference.

I was retained on a child pornography case here in riverside county where client was businessman with many dealings in china. The child pornography that was found on his computer by the fbi, was supposedly of young asian girls. I was able to find the licensing information for each alleged minor and proved that each was of an adult age. Charges were dismissed and client was able to return to his very lucrative work in china. My understanding of the particular charges, the elements needed to be proven for this crime, the importance of the cultural differences involved and my common sense made the difference in the case.

How did you build a successful practice?

I am known among the clientele as an honest, hard working, very responsive, smart and extremely aggressive representative of the client's best interests. And, i treat every client as if they are my only client.

What should clients look for in a lawyer?

Experience, commitment to the client's best interest, willingness to do all of the work necessary, someone who does not talk about taking any kind of 'deal' at the start of the case.

How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?

It is as important as all other factors---but, not more important. Its importance is relative to the type and seriousness of case involved.

What information can you provide in a free phone consultation?

I can provide potential defenses, potential outcomes, fee and cost amounts and any other information asked of me, that i could also provide in a face-to-face meeting.

What information do you need in a free phone consultation?

What was arrest/booking for, court date, what does client want out of the case.

What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?

I am the most experienced trial attorney, best educated, most compassionate and most dedicated to a client.

What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?

That i am using the talents that god gave me, to help people.

What are your other interests in addition to law?

My family, my community work with a non-profit pregnancy resource center and my motorcycle.

Are you involved in your community?

Yes. I am the chairman of the board of directors of birth choice of the desert, a non-profit pregnancy resource center. We assist young ladies in crisis to allow them to carry their babies to a full term birth. I also am involved as a teacher in the religious education program at my parish.

Jimenez Law Offices Highlights

Criminal

Firm Size: 1
Firm Locations: 1
Languages: English, Spanish