Kerry L. Steigerwalt has practiced criminal defense law in San
Diego since 1984. In 1990 he founded his own firm which has now
grown to include three full time associates, several affiliated
attorneys and a staff of paralegals, law clerks, investigators,
case managers and other support personnel.
Mr. Steigerwalt has not only litigated major civil cases, but is
one of San Diego's most well-known criminal defense attorneys.
He has defended clients against capital murder charges and many "Three Strikes" cases,
as well as virtually every other form of felony prosecution including
armed robbery, sex offenses, assault, major financial crimes and
federal securities investigations, fraud and drug charges. In addition,
he has obtained the unusual distinction of having been awarded a not guilty verdict
for murder for clients in every court house in San Diego County.
Mr. Steigerwalt has been featured on "48
Hours," "Court TV," "The
O'Reilly Factor," "Fox News" and in
the Wall
Street Journal, Newsweek, People magazine,
numerous national and local news reports
and acted as a legal consultant on dozens
of television and radio programs. Specifically,
Mr. Steigerwalt was the legal analyst
for KUSI during the Westerfield trial
in San Diego in 2002.
The attorneys at Steigerwalt & Associates have been carefully selected
to form a team which is able to provide aggressive, effective representation
in all types of prosecutions ranging from misdemeanors such as shoplifting and drunk
driving to major felonies in both the state and federal courts.
When you retain the services of this firm you can rest assured that you have
secured vigorous, thorough and professional representation for every phase
of your case.