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Blair Defense Criminal LawyersFounding Attorney
Peter Blair
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Peter Blair

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183 reviews

225 Broadway, Suite 1740, San Diego, CA 92101

Criminal Defense, Assault, Battery and 23 more

About Peter Blair

Attorney Peter Blair is the lead and founding attorney of Blair Defense Criminal Lawyers. He has worked solely in criminal defense in San Diego as well as the neighboring counties throughout southern California. Mr. Blair has litigated thousands of cases and has taken cases to trial ranging from murder, attempted murder, robbery, rape, child molest to domestic violence.

Mr. Blair was born and raised in Seattle, Washington. He grew up playing sports year round and ultimately received multiple baseball scholarships for college. He attended the University of Washington and graduated with a 3.7 grade point average while working full time.

In 2005, Mr. Blair decided to moved to San Diego to pursue law and become an Attorney for the sole purpose of helping people. During Law School, Mr. Blair held a number of clerkships, but worked primarily at a prestigious criminal defense law firm where he developed great a passion for helping people in unfortunate situations.

After graduating, Mr. Blair took on a position as the single associate in an extremely high volume law firm handling some of the most serious violent crimes and major narcotics cases in in San Diego.

He developed a strong reputation through out the San Diego legal community as an aggressive litigator with integrity and grit. In the 10 plus years since he began his legal career, his clients continue to benefit from this which he continues to strive to maintain.

Mr. Blair strives to live by the code and impress upon his staff that we are only as good as last case. What we have accomplished as a firm for the past decade is impressive, but it means nothing if we do not obtain the absolute best possible result for our clients today.

Awards

Super Lawyers, 2020

10.0 Superb Rating on Avvo

The National Trial Lawyers Top 100

Clients’ Choice Award 7 consecutive years

Top Lawyer in California by the Legal Network

America’s Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys, 2020

Top 40 Under 40 by National Trial Lawyers, 2020

Top 40 Under 40 by National Trial Lawyers, 2019

Top 40 Under 40 by National Trial Lawyers, 2018

Memberships

California State Bar

San Diego County Bar Association

Research Certification by Westlaw, 2006

 

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I’ve recently become involved in a serious legal matter brought on by personal circumstances that escalated beyond my control. While my case is still active, I felt it was important to write this now—just in case I’m not able to in the future. From the beginning, Peter Blair has shown unwavering professionalism, attention to detail, and true dedication in managing multiple aspects of my case. Both my family and I have felt secure in placing our full trust in him during such a difficult chapter. Peter has also gone above and beyond by connecting me with other attorneys for related civil and financial matters, all of whom had nothing but high praise for him. Their confidence in his work only reinforced our own. What truly sets Peter apart is not only his proven track record but also his reasonable and fair pricing, which has helped ease some of the financial stress during this ordeal. His team’s support has brought a sense of calm and stability during an otherwise overwhelming time.

 
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Areas of Law

  • Assault
  • Domestic Violence
  • Criminal Law 4
    • Drug Crimes
    • Homicide
    • Sex Crimes
    • Weapons Charges
  • Restraining Orders
  • Other 19
    • Criminal Defense
    • Battery
    • DUI
    • Federal Crimes
    • Fraud and Embezzlement
    • Gang Allegations
    • Heroin Charges
    • Insurance Fraud
    • Juvenile Crimes
    • Money Laundering
    • Murder and Manslaughter
    • Probation Violation
    • Prostitution
    • Public Intoxication
    • Robbery
    • Serious Violent Crimes
    • Theft Crimes
    • Vandalism
    • White Collar Crimes

Practice Details

  • Languages
    English
  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
    Accepted Credit Cards
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    Other - PayPal
    Visa
  • Video Calls
    Offers Video Calls
    Video Call Options
    Zoom
    Microsoft Team
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Founding Attorney
    Firm Name
    Blair Defense Criminal Lawyers
  • Additional Links
    https://blairdefense.com/ https://blairdefense.com/attorneys/peter-blair/

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2010, California
    Memberships

    California State Bar Association
    San Diego County Bar Association.

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Thomas Jefferson School of Law
    Class of 2009
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Washington
    Class of 2005
    B.A.

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