Attorney Vikas Bajaj is widely regarded as one the leading criminal defense attorneys in San Diego, CA. With over 16 years experience, Mr. Bajaj has successfully handled thousands of criminal cases including murder trials. Mr. Bajaj's expertise can be seen in courtrooms throughout San Diego as well as both local and national news, where he is called upon to give his expert legal opinion on current issues. If you have been charged with a crime, call the Law Office of Vikas Bajaj, APC today for a free consultation.

I am a criminal defense attorney in San Diego, California who focuses on drug crimes, domestic violence, weapons charges, theft, police misconduct, and more. Each case I take on is handled with integrity and resilience and strive to obtain the justice that you deserve. I am passionate about guiding people through the challenges that they face. I am the defense advocate who will tell you what you need to know. Unlike other lawyers, I do not make false promises that I cannot uphold. I am honest and do what is in my capabilities. I received my Bachelors of Art in Political Science from Brandeis University in 1986. After undergrad, I graduated from the University of San Diego School of Law in 1989 and have been licensed and practicing in the state of California ever since. I am a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, the American Bar Association, the San Diego County Bar Association, and more.

Peter Blair is a San Diego criminal defense attorney, founder and managing attorney of Blair Defense Criminal Lawyers. For over 14 years, he has helped hundreds of clients resolve their criminal charges, including cases of domestic violence, drug crimes, sex crimes, DUI, federal crimes, and other offenses. Mr. Blair earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Washington in 2005. He attended law school at the Thomas Jefferson School of Law, graduating in 2009. He was admitted to the State Bar of California in 2010 and is admitted to practice in all California state courts. Attorney Peter Blair has earned many awards and honors for his legal knowledge, professional accomplishments, ethics, and dedication to client service. He has a 10.0 rating on Avvo, the highest possible rating. Mr. Blair was selected to the National Trial Lawyers Association list of Top 40 Under 40 in 2018, 2019, and 2020. He was included among the Super Lawyers for California in 2020. Mr. Blair was named a Top Lawyer in California by the Legal Network. Peter Blair represents every client with compassion and respect regardless of the client’s charges or circumstances. He investigates each case thoroughly and prepares every case as if he will present it to a jury. As a result, Mr. Blair’s clients have given him a perfect 5.0 client review rating on Avvo since 2013. This praise from his clients has earned him Avvo’s Client’s Choice Award for nine consecutive years. Mr. Blair presents an aggressive defense for each client he represents. Getting arrested will be one of the most stressful times of your life. Attorney Peter Blair always fights hard for every client’s future. Blair Defense Criminal Lawyers San Diego 225 Broadway Suite 1740 San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: (619) 357-4977

Thomas J. Filicia is a practicing lawyer in the state of California who handles Criminal defense cases.

If you're seeking a criminal defense attorney or personal injury lawyer in San Diego who will look out for your best interests, you've come to the right place – the Law Offices of Elliott N. Kanter. I'll take the time to understand your case, and make the system see you as a person, and not a number.

My name is Ernest J. Lee Sr. I founded the Lee Law Group, (LLG) in 2007 after working for four different law firms in the greater San Diego Area. Frankly, I felt I had learned all I could from those nice people and decided it was now time that I teach. I have been teaching my adversaries ever since. I founded the LLG so that more people could afford legal representation and be able to litigate issues that affect their everyday lives. We try to do this by making litigation more affordable, thereby allowing more people to be able to afford legal services.

John Lemon is a seasoned trial and appellate lawyer with over 25 years’ experience handling complex, high-stakes cases in state and federal trial courts and in the federal appellate courts. With over 50 cases tried to verdict and at least as many arguments before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, Mr. Lemon has won favorable verdicts and appellate decisions in the most serious and complex criminal cases, including theft of trade secrets, racketeering, and murder. Since joining Singleton Schreiber in 2021, he has led the firm’s liability teams in several major fire cases and other mass torts. In July 2025 – acting as lead counsel in a civil trial for the first time – he won an $11.1M verdict in a personal-injury case arising from a road-rage assault. Mr. Lemon is certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and the State Bar of California as a trial specialist. He was a San Diego Daily Transcript “Top Attorney” for 2009 and was the Best Lawyers 2021 Lawyer of the Year in San Diego for criminal defense. He is AV rated (the highest peer rating for legal ability and ethical standards) by Martindale Hubbell and has been recognized in San Diego Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America every year since 2008 and 2014, respectively. He holds a B.A. in Letters with Distinction from the University of Oklahoma and a J.D. from Stanford.

Knut S. Johnson, a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, is the practice group leader for our Environmental Litigation & Policy practice group. He brings over 30 years of experience as a trial attorney to Singleton Schreiber. Representing clients in federal and state courts across the nation, he has handled complex trials, appeals, and habeas corpus proceedings and litigated cases alleging violations of environmental laws, including under the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act. Mr. Johnson’s diverse and sophisticated litigation practice has included the representation of many clients, from large corporations to small business owners, and from judges to doctors to entire communities. Together with his many trials and appeals, he has represented clients before the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the U.S. Capitol and the Mueller Special Counsel’s Office investigation. Mr. Johnson has been recognized with many awards and honors, including the American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on the Federal Judiciary, unanimous “Well Qualified” rating (the highest ABA rating) after nomination to U.S. District Court, 2020; Top 50 Attorneys, San Diego Super Lawyers, 2020 and 2019; University of San Diego, School of Law, Distinguished Alumni Award, 2018; America’s Top 100 Attorneys Lifetime Achievement Selection, 2018; Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award, 2017; Lawyer of the Year, White Collar Criminal Defense, San Diego, Best Lawyers in America, 2016; and the E. Stanley Conant Award, Defenders Organizations of San Diego, 2005 and 2013. He graduated cum laude from the University of San Diego School of Law and before his legal career, Mr. Johnson studied petroleum engineering and geology as an undergraduate and graduate student at Tulane University, where he received the W.A. Tarr Award for outstanding Earth Sciences Graduate. He then worked as a petroleum geologist for a major oil company, where he mapped oil reserves and worked on production estimates and on rigs during the final stages of drilling. He also received a significant amount of professional training in areas like well completion, exploration, and related topics. Mr. Johnson is licensed to practice in the state courts of Arizona, California, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, and Washington. In addition, he is admitted to practice in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second, Eighth, and Ninth Circuits, as well as many different U.S. District Courts. He is also admitted to practice before the International Criminal Court, The Hague, Netherlands. He has served as the Chair of the Practitioners Advisory Group to the United States Sentencing Commission and testified before the Commission on several occasions. He presently serves on the Ethics Committee for the San Diego County Bar Association.

Krystle Berkstresser is Senior Counsel at Singleton Schreiber, where she serves within the firm’s Public Entity and Fire Litigation Practices. With over a decade of litigation experience, Krystle plays a key role in managing complex cases, including those involving personal injury, insurance defense, public entity defense, product liability, and homeowners' association litigation. Her leadership extends to overseeing all aspects of her cases, from initial intake through settlement or trial. In her role at Singleton Schreiber, Krystle continues to apply her proven ability in navigating mediation, trial preparation, and courtroom strategy, making her a key player in the growing firm. She currently represents wildfire victims who have suffered devastating losses caused by the negligence of utility companies and others, working to support them in their rebuilding journey. Before joining Singleton Schreiber, Krystle was a Partner at a prominent California law firm, where she managed an active caseload and helped mentor budding attorneys. Her previous legal positions gained her significant experience in public entity defense, ADA litigation, and personal injury cases. Krystle earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of San Diego School of Law, where she served as the Managing Editor of the San Diego International Law Journal. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Comparative Literature from the University of California, Davis.