Kerry Steigerwalt

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.