Manny took the time to listen to my concerns, explain the process clearly, and make me feel more at ease during a stressful situation. I appreciate his honesty, knowledge, and dedication. read more

I went in to Elite Criminal Defense for a consultation about a year ago, having multiple open misdemeanor cases. I also had warrants, as I knew that I would be retaining private council versus using a public defender, but was trying to get my finances in order before retaining one. As such I didn't go for the arraignment and warrants were issued. I did go back and try and get on calendar, but only one of the warrants was retracted. My mother and I had a consultation with Manny Scribner. I would not dispute the positive things mentioned in other reviews about him. He is certainly outgoing, compassionate, and friendly. However, please do not be confused by the other reviews implying that he is a lawyer, or would be the one handling your case/representing you in court. It is, however, easy to understand why other reviewers, and you, yourself, during the meeting would believe him to be your potential lawyer. He represents himself as the person that would be handling your case. However, my mother noticed his business card said "Legal Administrator." When my mother questioned whether or not he was a lawyer and would be handling our case, he answered no to both questions. I asked who would be my lawyer and he could not tell me. He said me it could be one of three or four people and started naming names of people we had neither met or heard anything about, and said it's really whoever has time on their schedule. Manny is in fact the glorified "pitch man." Tells you that they can do whatever is necessary to get your life back on track, etc. He then asked for my mother's ID and debit card strangely, even though we had not agreed to pay anything and disappeared for about 5 minutes. When he returned, he told us the estimate for Elite's representation was $24,000 or $6,000 (!!!) per case. Again, these were MISDEMEANORS cases that were straightforward, cut and dry. I had a petty theft charge, a paraphernalia charge, 2 drug possession charges with trace amount of drugs found....these were not felonies or drug sales cases. There were no special circumstances or anything like that. They were very, very simple cut and dry that should be easily resolved with probation, deferred sentencing or dropped altogether. Given I did not have a record prior to these offenses. Jail time was not likely. We told Manny that we had another consultation with a lawyer and wasn't weren't gonna commit to anything however I knew from talking to others that had had some similar charges that the fee should be nowhere near double digits much less $24,000. He could tell that he was losing us so he disappeared again and brought back "the closer" who is an ACTUAL attorney - I forget his name, but asked us what's the hesitation? is it the price? I said well we have other meetings that we are going to take, but my mom interrupted and said yes it is the price. He then told us that if we signed right then and there, that they could give us a 50% discount but only if we didn't take other meetings and we signed before we left the office. That showed both of us how overpriced this firm really is. The lawyer proceeded to tell me that my life was in shambles. I had hit my rock bottom and that the only way out was by retaining their services so that they could bring me back and make me a respectable member of society again. I should mention that I am gainfully employed, making 6 figures and am certainly not at my rock bottom nor is/was my life in shambles. Maybe there are people whose confidence has been shaken by their legal troubles that might actually believe that BS and be shamed into retaining Elite's services, but we did not. I was offended by his characterization of me and my stature in society/life. All in all, it felt like a really bad used car salesman was talking to us. "Saying what can we do to get you in that car today?" Except in this case it was what can we do to extort money out of you for overpriced services? Needless to say, we did not retain their services. We later went to meet with the most respected defense attorney in San Diego, certainly by reputation and word of mouth, Roland Haddad. When I told him the quote that we were given, he said it is people/firms like that that give lawyers a bad name and why people think that we are all crooks. He was blown away by what they were going to charge us. He told us that no attorney should charge me anything more than $5,000 for my cases. He charged me $4,000, and I ended pleading guilty to one possession charge and received summary probation, which is a fantastic outcome, and certainly a much more favorable one than I had anticipated. Do yourself a favor: hire Roland Haddad or find a different defense attorney, preferably one that isn't part of the legal corporate churn, where you're randomly assigned to the attorney up on deck to take on a case. you shouldn't have to strain yourself financially to obtain competent legal representation. read more

Terrible law firm they money hungry, a public defender was way better then these guys, if you wanna spend ya money please go elsewhere otherwise you will regret hiring this man, he not up too date with anything! read more

wow. I don't even know where to start. All I can say is if you are reading this GO WITH THIS LAW FIRM. Don't even hesitate or question it. I have a case and this law firm is working their hardest, communicating with me, keeping me updated, reminding me they are fighting for me. They are helping me out so much. I am truly blessed I have strong individuals that really put their all into their work Because dealing with court cases can be scary. Manuel Scribner that works in this law firm brought my hope and faith back when I first stepped in the office and continue to remind me they are working their best and I can definitely see it: Adriana from accounting is sooooooooooooooo amazing! Lily and Michelle have been so soooo wonderful. I can say so much more but Every individual here that has reached out has made me regain my faith And fight for their clients!!!! 10/10 . HANDS DOWN. -Kassandra A. read more

I requested service to get some questions answered regarding my case, and Manny Scribner answered my questions! Even when I was confused about the process Manny put the time to explain until we were on the same page. He is very responsive which is valuable when it comes to criminal defense because it makes you feel like you are well taken care of. read more

I hired Elite Criminal Defense for my son's case and to be honest I was very hesitant at first because I've had bad experiences with other attorneys before so I didn't really trust the process going in. But from the beginning their office was really nice and clean and the staff all seemed professional which made me feel a little better. I had also read a lot of their reviews before calling so that helped too. It's been about 5 months now and my son's case is finally over and I can honestly say I'm beyond happy with how everything turned out, my son is happy too which is all that matters to me. They worked with me on a payment plan that I could actually afford which I really appreciated. Also I want to say this because I know people worry about it, no one ever pretended to be an attorney or misled me in any way. Yes I met with Manny and he was actually very straightforward, if anything more honest than I expected, he didn't try to tell me what I wanted to hear or make big promises like other places I spoke to, he just told me the truth and I respected that. I especially want to thank Michelle Hunsaker, from the moment I met her I felt like she truly cared, as a mother she understood what I was going through and that meant a lot to me, I knew she was the right attorney for my son. And thank you to Karla as well for always being available when I had questions or needed to talk to someone. Overall I had a really good experience and I would definitely recommend them. read more

From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed and comfortable, the staff and legal team are very professional and friendly. They allowed me to take my time and answered every question I had during my initial consultation. I'm grateful for their support and assistance on my case. I know that I'm in great hands! read more

I appreciate the help. I appreciate the affordability and payment plan. Nice office btw. I like how there is more than one option of how to pay. read more

This firm offers comprehensive services. The customer care demonstrated by Mr. Scribner truly makes him an asset. I am genuinely grateful for the support from this team. read more

Once again Elite Criminal Defense has extended my expectations. Navigating law as a normal person can be daunting and Manny Scribner was incredible in aiding me and making the process as painless as possible. Thank you so much! I very greatly appreciate my experience here. read more

If you are needing assistance please consider Elite Criminal Defense as they know what they are doing and treat everyone with respect. The team is nothing short of amazing. read more

I went in for a consultation and Manny was extremely helpful. He reviewed my case and offered next steps even though they couldn't directly support my case. The office was clean and the staff friendly. If I ever run into a circumstance where I need criminal defense, I will be coming here as well as referring my friends. read more

There are amazing everything i thought would happened, there were there to handle everything I need done with Court , they handle them like a masterpiece and i didn't have a worried they handle everything. they were so compassion about my situation and understood my situation and went in and handle it like a pro as they are. read more

Manny S. is the best lawyer in San Diego,Ca. He doesn't waste your time, he is to the point & communicates very well. He is hands on with every case especially the case I had. He made sure the resources were available to me. I definitely recommend him. read more

Very satisfied with services received. I echo other reviewers in thanking Manny--he has been knowledgeable, communicative, and supportive.

My name is Albert Delgado and I am 100% satisfied and grateful for Manny Scribner. He was very attentive and helpful throughout my process and couldn't have asked for a better individual to guide me. read more

I was served by my ex for a restraining order that was not founded on the facts of the matter. I became homeless when she kicked me out, yet this firm worked with me considering my financial situation at the time, and we agreed on a payment plan . Not only that they worked tirelessly on my case and assured me justice would be served. After months of worrying and considering the worst outcome, me and my legal representative went in there, he presented my case and I testified and justice was served. I am so grateful to have discovered this firm in my time of need. You will too. Give them a call to get a free consultation. You won't be sorry! read more

To begin with I had very little time to find an attorney to attend my wife's court hearing the next day. Looking up local law firms, I saw Elite Criminal defense and looked at the reviews and saw a lot of good things. Never really looked at the star rating, I spoke to Alejandro who from the start was nothing but blunt and clear with everything, I was enticed and set up an appointment. Getting to my appointment I ran into Manny and he greeted me and my son like if we were at home. From the get go my mood of anxious genuinely turned into a sign of hope. Thank God and ironically Manny was doing my consultation. From the get go I explained to Manny my financial situation and what was my situation with my previous attorney. Knowing the situation Manny put more focus on getting me helped and taking care of my worries rather than making money a focal point. Not only that he was very attentive to my son making sure he was situated and made felt at home. Manny went to bat for me to get me the help I needed and assured me all I needed to worry about was attending to my family and everything else they would take care of, and never made money a focal point or obstacle. One thing I will say is if it wasn't for Manny I don't know if I would of choose to work with the firm. Like the attorneys would fight for you in court Manny did from the get go. If anyone is looking for a firm Elite Criminal Defense is the way to go they treat you like family not because your paying them but because they really make sure your taken care from A-Z and their very accessible and patient with every question you have. At first I had a list of questions to ask but as the consultation went they were answered. Ask for Manny trust me you won't regret it and if you do you can personally speak to me and tell me otherwise. Dude's got a heart of gold and the most important trait he has is that you can feel its pure. MANNY MY BROTHA THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR HELP AND FOR GOING TO BATTLE FOR ME, IF YOUR BOSS IS READING THIS TAKE CARE OF MANNY!!!! read more

This law firm has to be the best in California I'm from New York and needed legal advice and they were on top of it from the moment we hung up the phone. They went over and beyond to make sure my problem was fixed and constantly updated me I appreciate them so much and the way they value and are dedicated to their clients is really unmatched can't express it enough thank you Elite criminal defense and thank you manny read more

When I called Elite Criminal Defense I had so many unanswered questions and no clue where to begin. Extremely lucky to have Manny take my call! Manny was patient and listened to me, never made me feel rushed. He also followed up with me the next day. Thank you Manny! read more

If you need any help with your criminal defense case this is your law firm. They are extremely people oriented and treat you like family. Very upfront, honest, communicative, and will fight hard for you. They always answer your texts or phone calls right away or that same day. 10 out of 10 would recommend to anyone!! read more

Well, to start, I had calls from SDPD wanting to serve me papers due to a hit and run collision a few months past in which I was the victim. The police department would have harassed me until the order was served for me to go to court, and that's when I found Elite Criminal Defense. I called and got an immediate response from Carlos. He was very thorough, mindful, and truly understood about my situation! He was there to help. I did get a bunch of information about my situation and how they could help at consultation. Everyone there ,including front desk receptionist, Manny, and others, takes the worry out of your situation and helps you with getting back to your life! read more

Manny is THE Man! His kindness is only out done by his aptitude. If you have a problem, make him your first call, he won't disappoint.

From the time I called to the time I secured my representation Carlos and the team work with me and made me feel safe, I highly would recommend them! Thank you! read more

I spent 5500 and my service was like a public defender working with the district attorney. I put in more work and effort and hours into my defense then my attorney and unfortunately he did not get our message across until last minute we were begging at that point for a different outcome.I stressed this before I even hired him and he never took it in consideration. His secretary was more of service than anyone he deserves a raise or he should be a lawyer himself. Also I even sent him a client which made him more thousands I was hoping at that point you would have put more grease in the bearings or at least allow me to speak myself on my own behalf for that matter I do not recommend this service to anyone shop around and if you noticed you're not getting what you pay for withdrawal any how life goes on just the way I feel. read more

This review is for Manny. He became condescending and unprofessional once he realized I was hesitating on retaining their services. Insulted me during our consultation. Said I was in LaLaLand, repeatedly. You know Manny, there are much more professional ways of letting your client know you think they may have unreasonable beliefs. Continued to speak insultingly after I asked him to stop. He even seemed to be angry with me for some reason. I had to leave mid-consultation. Horrible experience, especially after what I'd already been through today. Thanks for nothing. That was awful. read more

My name is Jorge vidrio with a family that was faced with a crisis that life throws at us .my wife has multiple sclerosis and my son has autism that Manuel scribners services was nothing but family oriented and understanding to our family dynamics with helping our family feel comfortable and reassuring that they're services were nothing but professional and helpful to our family when life throw's us curve balls.very great full for Manuel scribners services to our family and all our dynamics that are sensitive and unique.thank you so much for your help .if your looking for services that understands unique family dynamics I highly recommend this law firms services. Thanks again manny and Oscar read more