Joshua R. Bourne - San Diego, CA
Attorney at The Law Office of Joshua R. Bourne
Criminal Defense Lawyers in San Diego, CA
185 F St #100 San Diego, CA 92101
San Diego Criminal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 11/13/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
Attorney Information
Overview
Josh Bourne is a passionate San Diego criminal defense attorney who, from early on, knew he wanted to defend the rights of those accused of serious crimes. Mr. Bourne has more than 20 years of experience practicing criminal law in San Diegoโboth as a prosecutor and defense attorney.
After graduating from law school, Mr. Bourne accepted a position as a Deputy City Attorney with the City of San Diego. For most of his time at the City Attorneyโs office, Mr. Bourne was a member of the Domestic Violence Unit, prosecuting DV cases on behalf of the city. This gave him crucial insight into how these cases come to be, as well as how prosecutors understand domestic violence in general.
Upon his departure from the San Diego City Attorneyโs office, Mr. Bourne joined a civil litigation firm where he gained extensive litigation experience. Here, he handled many different types of cases, including those involving corporate and partnership law and marital dissolution.
In 2006, Mr. Bourne established the Law Office of Joshua R. Bourne, a San Diego criminal defense firm that has since earned renown for handling a wide range of serious crimes. Currently, Mr. Bourne handles all types of misdemeanor and felony cases in San Diego County, with an emphasis on DUI cases and domestic violence cases. However, the Law Office of Joshua R. Bourne also regularly handles other serious misdemeanor and felony cases, including those involving charges related to vehicular homicide, white collar crime, assault and battery, drugs, theft, gang crimes, and burglary. Mr. Bourne also regularly appears on behalf of juveniles charged with committing delinquent acts. In fact, Mr. Bourne has obtained the certification required by San Diego County to handle juvenile delinquent and dependency matters.
Mr. Bourneโs experience, knowledge of the law, and passion for criminal defense work make him an excellent choice for anyone facing criminal charges in San Diego County.
Mr. Bourne has a strong desire to serve his community, especially the many underserved communities in San Diego. Thus, several years ago, Mr. Bourne underwent the lengthy process of obtaining a special certification from San Diego County so he could be appointed by the court as conflict counsel for indigent defendants who could not afford an attorney.
Awards and Honors
Awards
Education
Legal Education
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University of California, Davis School of Law, Davis, California, May, 2002
Honors: Winner of Traynor Moot Court State Championship
Honors: Witken Award, Criminal Law
Non Legal Education
- Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts
- Institute of European Studies, Vienna, Austria
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Published Works
Articles
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (โNACDLโ) โ D.W.I. Means Defend With Ingenuity
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California Attorneys for Criminal Justice (โCACJโ) โ Rules of the Road D.U.I.
Other Affiliations
- San Diego Criminal Defense Bar Association
- California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
- California DUI Lawyers Association
- San Diego County Bar Association
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Contact
185 F St
#100
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone Number: 619-238-8242
Fax Number: 619-238-8282
Email: Send a message
Hours: 8:00am to 6:00 pm
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