San Diego DUI & Personal Injury Defense
Arrested for DUI?
Your Next 24 Hours Could Change Everything.
The decisions you make today may determine whether you keep your driver's license, protect your record, and avoid unnecessary penalties.
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Don't Make These Mistakes
Have You Been Arrested for DUI?
I Just Got Arrested
What should I do immediately?
Learn the first five things you should (and should NOT) do after a DUI arrest.
Read Now →02You May Have Limited Time
Could you lose your driver's license?
You have only 10 days to request a DMV hearing. Missing it can cost you your license.
Protect My License →03Can My DUI Charge Be Reduced?
What legal options may be available?
Every case is different. Learn what defenses may apply to your arrest.
Explore My Options →04What Will This Cost Me?
Fines, insurance, jail, your job…
Understand the financial, legal, and personal consequences of a conviction.
Understand the Consequences →DUI Charges We Defend
Every DUI charge in San Diego.
Beyond DUI
Full personal-injury representation.
DUI defense is our focus, but Crudo Law fights for the injured across San Diego.
What's at Stake
Could One Mistake Affect Your Future?
A DUI conviction reaches far beyond the courtroom. It can follow you for years, here's what may be on the line.
Talk to Joe Today- Employment
- Professional Licenses
- Immigration
- College
- Security Clearances
- Insurance Rates
There May Be Hope
Were Your Rights Violated?
Police and testing errors happen every day. Any one of these could change your case.
The Crudo Law Difference
Why Clients Choose Crudo Law
Aggressive DUI Defense
We challenge every element of the state's case, stop, testing, and procedure.
Personalized Strategy
A solo-practitioner focus means direct attorney attention on your case.
Trial Experience
Prepared to take your case to trial when it's the right move.
Direct Attorney Access
You work with Joe Crudo, not a rotating case manager.
Decades of Family Legal Experience
Joe practices alongside his father Frank Crudo, in San Diego courts since 1975.
Responsive & Accessible
Reach Joe directly during business hours, not a call center or rotating staff.
Know What's Coming
The DUI Defense Process
Uncertainty is the worst part. Here's exactly how your case moves forward.
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Arrest
The stop, the testing, the booking.
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Investigation
We obtain reports, video, and testing records.
- 3
DMV Hearing
We fight to protect your driving privileges (10-day deadline).
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Criminal Court
Arraignment and pre-trial motions.
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Negotiation
Pursuing reduction or dismissal.
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Trial (if necessary)
Ready to argue your case before a jury.
Meet Your Advocate
San Diego's Trusted DUI & Personal Injury Advocate
Attorney Joseph C. Crudo is a San Diego native who earned a B.S. in Biology from UC San Diego before spending seven years as a financial advisor, then graduating from Thomas Jefferson School of Law and passing the California Bar in 2009.
As a solo practitioner, Joe gives every client personal attention, and he practices alongside his father, Frank Crudo, who has served San Diego's courts since 1975. Together they bring decades of experience protecting clients' rights against the insurance companies and the state.
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Clients Trust Crudo Law
★★★★★ What our clients say about working with Joe
★★★★★“I was first represented by Frank Crudo in 2001 after a bad accident. Since then Frank, Mary Ann and Joe Crudo have represented me and several friends and family I have recommended.”
★★★★★“If you ever need help after an accident, these guys are the best choice. A family operated business that treats you as a person, not just another customer. Really recommend them.”
★★★★★“A very caring, great lawyer. He has a great assistant, Mr. Logan. May God continue to bless him and his family and his business.”
Proudly Local
Born, Raised, and Practicing in San Diego.
Joe Crudo grew up here, and he has spent his career in these courtrooms. When you call Crudo Law you get an attorney who knows San Diego, its judges, its prosecutors, and its roads, from Old Town to the East County, firsthand.
Communities We Serve
If you were arrested or injured anywhere in San Diego County, we can help.
Courts We Appear In
- Central Division1100 Union St, Downtown San Diego
- Kearny Mesa DivisionTraffic and misdemeanor matters
- South County DivisionChula Vista
- East County DivisionEl Cajon
- North County DivisionVista
San Diego County Bar Association · California DUI Lawyers Association
Mon–Fri 9AM–5PM · Free Consultation
Talk to a San Diego DUI Attorney Now.
Don't wait, the clock is already running. Call, text, or send a message and Joe will personally review your case.
Phone(858) 622-7280
Office3990 Old Town Ave, Suite C101, San Diego, CA 92110
HoursMon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM