Eve Maestre
Top rated Criminal Defense attorney in San Diego, California
Law Office of Eve Maestre, APC
Practice areas: Criminal Defense, DUI-DWI, White Collar Crimes; view more
Licensed in California since: 2018
Education: University of San Diego School of Law
Languages spoken: English, French, Spanish
Selected to Rising Stars: 2023 - 2026 Call today:
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Eve Maestre is the founder of the Law Office of Eve Maestre, APC, in San Diego, California. She is fluent in English and French, representing a diverse clientele in the surrounding regions, helping them with legal matters involving:
- Criminal defense
- Expungement
- DUI and DWI
- Domestic violence
- Federal crimes
- Sex crimes
- Speeding and traffic tickets
After completing her B.A. in political science, with minors in economics and Spanish from The Pennsylvania State University, Ms. Maestre decided to study law and earned her law degree from the University of San Diego School of Law in 2017. The following year, she was admitted to practice in California and before the United States District Court for the Southern District of California.
During law school, Ms. Maestre served as board member and coach for the Appellate Moot Court Team and competed on the university’s national team. She won the Third Place Petitioner Brief National Moot Court and was a quarter finalist in the National Entertainment Law Moot Court at the Pepperdine Caruso School of Law. She began her legal career as a law clerk at the Juvenile Division of the San Diego Public Defender's Office.
Ms. Maestre holds a “Superb” rating on Avvo, along with the Clients’ Choice Award. Furthermore, she has been listed in the Top 40 Under 40 by The National Trial Lawyers and the Top 10 Under 40 by the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys.
Maintaining an active presence in the criminal defense community, Ms. Maestre is a member of the California DUI Lawyers Association, the San Bernardino County Bar Association and the San Diego County Bar Association. She is also a frequent speaker at LOMAS Continuing Legal Education programs.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Criminal Defense: White Collar, E-DiscoveryFocus areas
Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, Criminal Law - Federal, DUI/DWI, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, False Accusations, Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Parole, Probation, Sex Offenses, Theft, Traffic Violations, White Collar Crime
- 50% Criminal Defense
- 30% Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
- 10% Criminal Defense: White Collar
- 10% E-Discovery
First Admitted: 2018, California
Professional Webpage: https://www.avvo.com/attorneys/92107-ca-eve-maestre-4968671....
Bar / Professional Activity
- State Bar of California, 2018
- United States District Court for the Southern District of California, Admitted to Practice, 2018
- California DUI Lawyers Association, Admitted as Member, 2018
- San Bernardino Bar Association, Admitted as Member, 2018
- San Diego Bar Association, Admitted as Member, 2018
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- First-ever Mental Health Diversion granted in El Cajon court., 2019
- Case Dismissed, Client was arrested for driving under the influence on a military base. After following ourcounsel, he was able to have his case completely dismissed!, 2022
- 16 counts of felony insurance fraud reduced to one misdemeanor count and one year of informal probation., 2021
- Criminal Charge Reduced, DUI to Wet Reckless, 2022
- Case Dismissed, Domestic Violence, 2021
- Case Dismissed, Burglary Enhancement, San Bernardino, 2018
- Sat 2nd Chair of First Degree Murder Trial, 2019
- Case Dismissed, Temporary Restraining Order, 2021
- Reimbursement of $10,000 in Unemployment Benefits , 2019
Videos
- KPBS Evening News recently asked Attorney Eve Maestre to explain the legal implications of new criminal charges issued in a major case in San Diego., KBPS Evening News (Television Interview), 2023
Pro bono / Community Service
- Speaker at LOMAS Continuing Legal Education, "AB 1276 - Youthful Offender Program", 2020
- Speaker at LOMAS Continuing Legal Education, "SB 1437 - Accomplice Liability for Felony Murder", 2019
Educational Background
- The Pennsylvania State University, B.S. Political Science, Minors in Economics and Spanish, 2014
Honors
- Client Choice Award, Avvo, 2022
- Client's Choice Award, Avvo, 2023
- Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association, 2020
- Third Place Petitioner Brief National Moot Court, Pepperdine School of Law, 2016
- Quarter Finalist National Entertainment Law Moot Court, Pepperdine School of Law, 2016
- San Diego Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2023
- Client's Choice Award, Avvo, 2020
- Client's Choice Award, Avvo, 2019
- Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys, 2020
These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.
“Exceptional attorney with an incredible amount of experience and excellent customer service. Goes above and beyond for her clients.”
“Excellent attorney and definitely a Rising Star in the San Diego criminal defense community!”
“A true professional, and asset to the legal community.”
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2023 - 2026
