I was referred to Peter through a friend when I was arrested for suspicion of DUI. I'm 40 years old and, aside from speeding tickets, have never had a problem with the law, so the event was understandably upsetting. Peter was a safe harbor in that storm. He was compassionate and professional, easing my fears while not promising things that he could not deliver. He was thorough with regards to the details of my case, and was available when I needed to talk with him about it even if I just needed to be talked down from nightmarish imaginings. I was very pleased with the entire process, including the conclusion. In my case, the DUI was dropped to a Wet/Reckless due to the circumstances of my arrest and my low BAC. From the beginning he believed that that was the outcome he could achieve, and while offering that there were possibilities for some better resolutions, he was very clear that that was probably what was going to happen due to the fact that I was pulled over for an issue with my car, not because of my driving, and when they tested my BAC it was very close, but still over, the legal limit. He also was forthright in preparing me for the possibility, however slim, that a full DUI might still be a possibility, and provided me with all the information I might need should that come to pass. Further, when there were some unforeseen complications after the original case due to my schedule and not being able to make it to some of the court prescribed "activities" by the dates set down, he once again took up my cause with the same zeal, and was, again, calming and informative. This is no "fast food" client/lawyer relationship. When I got arrested, I spoke with many of my friends who had been through the process to determine what I should do, many had not obtained legal assistance, and the ones that had had been underwhelmed by their representation to the point that they regretted not having simply gone before the court with the Public Defender, and certainly didn't consider their lawyers to be people they could call on no matter what might occur in the future. That was not my experience. Peter has been there for me with a consistently high level of professionalism, availability, and knowledge even beyond the conclusion of the original case. In terms of payment, his rate was very reasonable and he took into account my particular financial situation and was flexible with regards to a payment plan that would be satisfactory for both of us. Of the experience I would say that not only was working with Peter "painless", but in fact he relieved much of the mental and emotional pain that came during this entire process. I would absolutely recommend Peter Mesich to anyone finding themselves with a possible DUI hanging over them, and, in fact, already have referred friends to him with almost the exact wording of this review as my recommendation! read more

I am an experienced paralegal and legal secretary and have worked with attorneys for 20 + years. A very good friend of mine referred me to Peter Mesich when I got arrested while "driving under the influence" (of prescription medicine) with my daughter in the car. I spent a night in jail and I felt horrible about the situation and myself. Along with being a great attorney, Peter is very kind and non-judgmental. He explained to me that officers of the law have certain duties and responsibilities to civilians, even if one is suspected of driving under the influence, and an attorney's job is to make sure the officers don't take advantage of their position or ignore your rights as an individual. Peter handled my whole case without my having to do much of anything, but I knew he would have let me be more involved had I wanted to. Peter got a feel for how much I wanted to participate and respected my feelings of not wanting to be constantly reminded of the situation. Towards the end of the case I asked Peter if I owed him more money and he told me my retainer covered everything. I was extremely impressed with this because I believe many attorneys would have tried to get more money out of me. Overall, Peter is very knowledgeable, responsive, trustworthy and he definitely kept me very well informed of what was happening in my case and what to expect. I would highly recommend Peter Mesich to anyone who needs legal help. read more

Peter was an absolute life saver to me. I had not dealt with DUI issues before, so when this all began, I knew I needed a good attorney. I originally liked the fact that Peter had been a prosecutor before working as a defense attorney. My case was a bit complicated, but after I got into the process, I did see that Peter made a great difference. When I was working out the consequences of my DUI, I saw that other people with the same BAC that I had were assigned to the nine-month program at OHS. In addition, the same people that were assigned to the 9-month OHS program were assigned 14 days of the Work Project Program - I would have lost a lot of income if I had been subjected to such lengthy programs ! I was given three months of OHS classes and only 4 days of the Work Projects Program. That is an amazing testament to Peter's skill !! Before my Arraignment, Peter indicated to me everything I needed to do to get a reduced sentence, and I did all of it. I didn't want to bug Peter too much while the case was in process, but I did waste some money on bail bonds because I hadn't contacted him... I could have been out on my own recognizance !!!! Peter will help you immensely; keep calling him about those minor details, he won't mind. He would prefer to do a great job for you. That is why his service is a great investment. read more

I am very thankful for the results Peter Mesich got for my 18 year old granddaughter's DUI case. He was able to lower the B.A.C. level, avoid property hit and run charges and quickly resolve the case to all the best possible outcomes. Faced with the diffuculty of choosing the best attorney, my granddaughter and her mom opted to interview four attorneys. She choose Peter because he was able to communicate with her and gave her confidence. While I did attend in the initial "meetings" with each of the four attorneys the final choice up to my granddaughter. All I can say is my choice was Peter from the get go, and I was happy to see my granddaugher independently arrive at the same conclusion. Peter's follow up, communication, advise and instructions as to what we needed to present the case were impeccable. He also has stayed in touch with my granddaughter after the court resolution to assure she completes the required course, dmv and legal follow through. I would happily recommend him to anyone facing the tough choice of picking the right DUI attorney. His retainer fee covered everything, it was reasonable considering it was way less than the top fee attorneys we did not select. read more

Peter Mesich was a pleasure to work with. I hired Peter through a friend referral and at first was advised not to get a lawyer. I am very glad I did, he was very knowledgable, respectful, understanding and most important easy to contact. When I need question answered he was always available and if he had to call back it was within the hour. Peter took the time to invest in me and my case and assured me he would do whatever he could. My DUI case was a tough one and due to the circumstances and facts that were present it was a hard case to fight! Even with that, Peter made sure no stone went unturned and even got my sentencing lowered due to the things he recommended me to do and his hard work. Throughout the process Peter was informative and realistic and always gave me options of how I wanted to handle the case but did advise what was in my best interest. God forbid I get into this situation again or have someone I know go through it but IF it occurs Peter Meisch will be my go to guy! Thanks Peter Ooo almost forgot ... Peter Mesich was very affordable for the services he provides! read more

I am SOOOO thankful I found Peter to represent me (and basically my family) in my case. I STRONGLY RECCOMMEND Peter Mesich to anyone needing a Defense Attorney and I recommend him every chance I get!! I actually spoke to Peter the first time I called, and every time after that. He was honest, straightforward, took time to listen and understand my case initially, and gave me an honest assessment. I trusted him right away. I'm sure that without Peter, my case would have turned out drastically different, and for the worst. He has a complete knowledge of the law and how it applies in each unique case, he knows the theory and practice of the law from both the Prosecution and the Defense side, and was totally committed to me and my family!! Before you hire anyone else, I strongly urge you to call Peter and just talk to him first!!! You wont regret it... and you have a lot to lose!!! read more

Mr. Mesich is the consumate professional. He initially advised me of my legal options and then structured an aggressive defense for my case (alleged DUI). He successfully represented me through the DMV hearing which resulted ith the pending driver's license suspension being 'set aside'. Throughout the three months it took for my criminal case to come before a judge, Mr. Mesich continuously updated me on its current status and explained any potential actions the prosecution might have in their tool kit. At no time during the legal proceedings did I feel under-represented. Mr. Mesich was there at every legal turn with my best interests at hand. If in the future you should need legal criminal representation, I strongly recommend engaging his services. Importatnt note, my case was ultimately dismissed as a direct result of Mr. Messich's professionalism and experiernce. read more

I retained Mr. Mesich as my attorney in a somewhat uncommon case in which I was charged with two misdemeanors. Mr. Mesich's professionalism, responsiveness and dedication to my case, throughout the entire case, gave me the assurance that I was in good hands. His knowledge and expertise of the criminal justice system, along with his experience and a vast network, makes him by far one of the best attorneys in San Diego. Mr. Mesich was dedicated to aggressively defending my case. He communicated with me throughout the entire case, while making sure he went above and beyond to gather facts and information to be thoroughly prepared. In the end, he got my two misdemeanors down to a zero-point infraction. And we didn't even go to trial! I would highly recommend Mr. Mesich for anyone needing a lawyer in his field. read more

I am a local San Diego civil attorney and I strongly recommend Peter Mesich as your attorney to handle any criminal or civil matters. He has personally represented my family members and friends over the past year - each receiving either an early dismissal, not guilty result or a very favorable resolution. He is the lawyer's lawyer and the guy a lawyer like myself turns to when friends or family are in need of representation. He works very hard on his cases and he "runs out the groundballs." In a recent case he handled for me just last month, he contacted the police, county witnesses, experts and all witnesses even before the first Court hearing. He was thus more prepared than the seasoned prosecutor at the very first hearing! You cannot go wrong with Peter as your attorney. read more

Mr. Mesich is a very hardworking fellow and also aims at achieving the maximum possible efficiency and benefits for his clients He is a person who puts in, his knowledge, whole and soul into his practice. Mr. Mesich through his knowledge and expertise, handle my case driven by his humanitarian characteristics as well as optimum professionalism, guiding me through every step of the process, lowering a DUI with a prior into a wet reckless DUI. During this time I have found Mr. Mesich to be a kind and trustworthy person. I have trusted him with all the details of my case, Mr. Mesich is an excellent lawyer and will deliver a performance exceeding expectations. I feel that you would be lucky to have him take your case in your legal situations. read more

Peter Mesich took a very personal interest in my DUI case. When I first met with him he was very diligent in gathering the facts about my case. He was a hard-working man who skillfully dealt with the DA and judge. Mr. Mesich persuaded the court to reduce my DUI charge to a minor driving infraction (using a cell phone while stopped at an intersection). He used an Ambien defense (I was sleep driving after taking an Ambien sleeping pill that had not worn off completely). He gathered medical information to assist with my case. He also provided the court with information about my good character (volunteer charity work, etc.). I highly recommend Mr. Mesich for your legal defense. read more

Peter was a guiding light for me during a very nerve wracking period. I received a misdemeanor and a potentially steep fine, and did not know where to turn. Peter came very highly recommended and was a real savior. He took total control of the case and made himself readily available at any time. He worked tirelessly to have the charges minimized to a much more acceptable fine with no other repercussions. Peter handled the whole case in the most professional and up front manner. There would be no one else that I can think of in the San Diego area that I would rather turn to than Peter. Thank You!!! read more

Peter is a thoughtful attorney who is committed to his clients and ensuring they receive the best best possible result in their case. During a recent conversation, he pointed out that most DUIs are crimes of ignorance rather than crimes of malice or ill intent. So you know, if you need Peter's help with a DUI you won't be judged. He'll step in and get things resolved without a lecture :) If you are looking for an attorney in San Diego who is talented, reasonably priced and responsive. Look no further, you've found him! Peter Mesich is a wonderful criminal defense attorney! read more

Retaining Peter was the best decision I could have made regarding my case. His extensive knowledge of CA law made it possible to get the best possible outcome for me. He made sure I was informed about every route available, allowing me to decide which one to take. Peter was always straightforward and never sugar-coated anything, which I also appreciated. I hate when lawyers are not straightforward with their clients, and as a current law student, I can only hope to one day embody all the professional qualities, intelligence, and friendliness which Peter has shown me. read more

Peter has proven to be very dependable and assertive when it comes to handling and resolving matters at hand. He is dedicated to his work, and demonstrates it by seeking out the ideal solutions that are in his client's best interests. I made the mistake of not acquiring his services at one point which did not work in my favor. Peter was still able to obtain the information, assess the situation, and settle my case with minor damages. If any of my friends fell on hard times just as I did, I would definitely recommend that they utilize his services as soon as possible. read more

Last summer I made a horrible decision to drive after drinking too much and was facing DUI charges that could have ended my career. A friend recommended Peter and he was amazing! He was kind, compassionate, non judgmental, very easy to talk to, and easy to get a hold of. He's also driven, knowledgeable, and knows the system; he was able to negotiate my case down to a reckless driving charge and an infraction. He worked a miracle, saved my career, and was able to minimize the impact of one very poor decision. I feel very fortunate to have him as my lawyer. read more

When I found myself in some serious possible trouble, Pete was referred to me by a friend. Pete was relief beyond words. A large reason you want a guy like Pete on your side is that you honestly know he is going for every angle of your defense. Another reason is that Pete is intelligent, attentive, present, and most of all, gives you the sense that he is on top of things. I could sleep easier with the knowledge that, whatever the outcome, I had a pitbull of a lawyer on my side! He came through for me, and he will come through for you. read more

I had to employ the services of a DUI attorney and chose Peter. He made me and my family very comfortable and explained everything we would need to know. Peter was very thorough and meticulous from our first visit on. . He also let us know he would always be available if we had any questions. I am happy to say that as a result of his professional abilities I was given a very low and manageable fines and classes. An employee at the SAAU office commented on my penalties saying I must have had a great attorney! Thank you Peter read more

On separate occasions, I recommended two friends to Peter and they both thanked me afterward. They were both very impressed with his knowledge, attention to detail and ultimately, the results he achieved for them with his excellent council. Peter has superior knowledge in DUI and criminal defense, because he's worked on both sides of the court room. He first worked as a very successful prosecutor and now he works as a defense attorney, giving him unmatched tools to provide the best defense and best results. read more