Practice areas: Criminal Defense, DUI-DWI, Personal Injury; view more
Licensed in California since: 2001
Education: University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law
Languages spoken: English, Spanish
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Ernest Lee is the founder of Lee Law Group PC, situated in San Diego, California. He established the firm to offer credible and zealous representation primarily to the victims of personal injury who have suffered due to the negligent and reckless actions of others. The seasoned attorney has a reputation established through strong advocacy and respect, and serves a broad range of clients who require assistance in matters regarding criminal defense and consumer protection.
Attending the University of Missouri–St. Louis, Mr. Lee completed his Bachelor of Arts degree in mass communication/media studies. He pursued his studies in law and secured his doctorate in jurisprudence from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Working for his family business for a while, he followed the footsteps of his sister to become an attorney.
Licensed in California since 2001, Mr. Lee commenced his practice in 2003, before making it on his own in 2006. Since then, he has helped a number of clients in areas of personal injury, plaintiff’s practice, criminal defense and consumer protection. With the primary goal of providing affordable and quality legal services to all those who deserve it, he believes in giving everyone a chance at obtaining justice.
Mr. Lee strives to craft personalized strategies unique to your case to secure compensation for his injured clients’ loss in terms of finance and health. In criminal defense, he seeks to keep his clients and their families safe from prosecution. Rated with a perfect score of 10.0 on Avvo, he continuously strives to maintain the highest standards of representation while treating his clients with compassion and empathy.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Personal Injury - General: PlaintiffFocus areas
Animal Bites, Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, DUI/DWI, Debt, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, Failure to Pay Child Support, False Accusations, Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Overdrawn Bank Account, Parole, Personal Injury - Defense, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Probation, Prosecution, Sex Offenses, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Tax Evasion, Theft, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 50% Criminal Defense
- 40% Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
- 10% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 2001, California
Professional Webpage: https://leelawgroup.net/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Member, California Criminal Defense Bar Association, San Diego, 2020
- Member in good standing in the San Diego County Bar Association., 2023
- Member in good standing in the California DUI Lawyers Association., 2022
- Member of the Cal Bar. In good standing. , 2001
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- In re, Steven Dalrymple, (Y9025935) (1) DUI, VC 23152(a), (2) DUI, VC 23152(b), DMV Civil Case, after hearing case is dismissed, (Set-Aside), 2025
- In re, Andre D. Carvallo, (Y6780809) (1) DUI, VC 23152(a), (2) DUI, VC 23152(b), DMV Civil Case, after hearing case is dismissed, (Set-Aside), 2025
- People v. Anthea G. Carreon (24753299) DUI, VC 23152 (a), Misdo, (2) DUI Drugs, VC 23152(f), Misdemeanor: After negotiation case is Dismissed! , 2025
- People v. Sinhalage, N. (25710424) Brandishing a Deadly Weapon not a Firearm (a Knife) not in Self-Defense, (PC 417(a)(2)) a misdemeanor, on 04-03-25, Case was rejected after negotiation!, 2025
- People v. Givens, Q. A. Two DUIS, (1) Per DUI # 1: (Case #: M294229) DUI, VC 23152 (a) and (b); AND (2) Per DUI 2 (Case #: C430162) DUI, VC 23152 (a) and (b); After litigation we got his DUI 1 reduced to a 'Wet-Reckless; and after litigation we got DUI 2 deemed a first DUI. That is, in spite of his getting Two DUIs, both these are deemed, and punished as a 'wet reckless' and as his FIRST DUI! , 2025
- People v. Adams-Courtney, L. Jr., (Case #: CD304570) (1) Kidnapping (PC 207); (2) Child Endangerment (PC 273a(a)), 2 Counts, (Felony) - Case dismissed on 2025 pursuant to mental health diversion, Penal Code 1001.36. , 2025
- People v. Boyd, K. (24732473) - DV, Battery on Spouse, PC 243(e)(1) , Misdemeanor, after negotiations case not issued in the interest of Justice., 2025
- People v. Nga Man Lee, (Fed Case #: 3:24-PO-00878-MMP) - Theft of Federal Property: Title 18, USC sec 641, On 02-18-25, after litigation, Case Dismissed after a Anti-Theft course!, 2025
- People v. Martin, D. (Case # M290551) DUI, VC 23152(a) and (b). Got case and client in Military Diversion per Penal Code 1001.80, to be dismissed later in 2025., 2025
- People v. Shaw, W., (Case # M295120) DUI with Injury, VC 23152 (a) & (b) - a DUI with Injury is a felony charge. We got a misdemeanor on this DUI on 12-13-24., 2025
- People v. Tudara Pimentel, K.E., (2406304 ) DUI, VC 23152(a) & (b), on 5-9-25 Case not Issued in the interest of justice, 2025
- People v. Mitchell, Tamie Charmaine , (Case # C425666) Battery & Hit & Run, 09-24-24 - after litigation, Case Dismissed in interest of justice. Insufficient evidence, 2025
- In Re Doyle, G. (A7834100) - DUI, Veh. Code 23152 (a) & (b), DMV Civil Case, 7-22-24: after litigation, Case Set-Aside, (Dismissed), 2025
- People v. Doyle, G. (24723864) - DUI, Veh. Code 23152 (a) & (b), Misdemeanor, (Court Case) 7-25-24: - Case (in Court), after litigation, Dismissed in interest of justice. , 2025
- People v. M. Boyce, (Case #: M275791) Probation Modification & Expungement. We ended probation early and got case expunged, (dismissed) so client could get better employment.., 2025
- People v. S. Arnold., (Case No. CE424122DV) - Charged with Penal Code sec. 273.5, his 3rd Domestic Violence case, after 2 prior convictions: on 02-25-2025: after litigation, Case Dismissed in interest of justice.. , 2025
- 2025, (24750083) People v. D. Stanley, DUI, PC 23152 (a) & (b) (Misdo), 02-04-2025: Case Dismissed in interest of justice., 2025
- People v. Seabrook - (Case # S322647) Assault & Battery, Penal Code (PC) 242 (M) - after litigation we got case dismissed with completion of an Anger Management course., 2025
- People v. J. Shin, (Case No. M285911) DUI with high Blood Alcohol Content Disposition: DMV Case: Set-Aside (Dismissed) Disposition: Court Case: Wet-reckless (Reckless Driving), 2024
Honors
- Rated with a perfect score of 10.0 on Avvo.
- A Member of National Trial Lawyers for 2021, The National Trial Attorneys
Educational Background
- University of Missouri - St. Louis, Bachelor of Arts degree in mass communication/media studies.
- Consumers
- Regular People charged with a crime
- Regular people injured due to no fault of their own.
- White Collar Defendants
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2021 - 2026
