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Attorney, John R. Coniglio Tirelessly Pursues Justice for His Clients.

Call 831-373-3151 or (831) 475-3151 To Schedule a Telephone Consultation.

Image of Avvo Reviews Attorney, John R. Coniglio firmly believes that an attorney can never "wing" a case regardless of its complexity or value. He commits to mastering the law and facts in each case he handles, and he takes pride in the work product he creates. The District Attorneys have often commented on the fact that John R. Coniglio is thoroughly prepared on all of his cases. John R. Coniglio, Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Attorney's law practice includes the following:

  • Personal Injury - At the Law Offices of John R. Coniglio, our focus is on representing seriously or catastrophically injured persons. We only take a handful of Personal Injury cases each year. This allows us to focus our efforts to achieve the highest possible compensation for our clients. Our firm has a proven track record of successfully litigating significant cases, including a multi-million dollar settlement. Whether you have been injured in a big rig or automobile accident, lost a loved one due to the negligence of another, or have life-altering injuries you are entitled to compensation for your losses. Call the Law Offices of John R. Coniglio. Talk directly to attorney John R. Coniglio about your accident, injuries, property damage, medical bills, lost wages, or any other concerns. Contact the Law Offices of John R. Coniglio for a phone consultation. <Learn More>
  • DUI - If you have been arrested for Drunk Driving/DUI, you only have ten (10) days from the date of your arrest to request a DMV hearing to contest the suspension of your license. You also need an experienced DUI Defense Attorney who will work promptly and relentlessly to attain favorable results for his clients. Contact the Law Offices of John R. Coniglio for an online case evaluation. <Learn More>
  • Estate Planning -  If you are seeking estate plan guidance, the Law Offices of John R. Coniglio have the expertise that you need, and a thorough understanding of the California law.  Attorney John R. Coniglio is focused solely on the needs of protecting your family's future by providing you with the exceptional legal skills, practical solutions, and professional integrity to guide you through the legal steps required to make your estate plan a reality. <Learn More>
  • Other Criminal Charges - Being accused of a criminal charge can have a devastating effect upon your business, your personal and professional reputation, and your family life. If you are facing criminal charges in Santa Cruz, San Benito, or Monterey County you need a criminal defense lawyer with a top reputation earned in court. You also need an experienced Defense Attorney who will work promptly and relentlessly to attain favorable results for his clients. Criminal Defense Attorney, John Coniglio has extensive experience with defending persons accused of:
    • Theft Crimes
    • White Collar Crimes
    • Domestic Violence
    • Drug Crimes including Diversion
    • Military Diversion
    • Expungements
    • Redesignations (Prop 64)
    • DUI 
    • Sex Crimes <Learn More>

The Law Offices of John R. Coniglio are headquartered in Monterey, CA. It is a professional and full-service law firm. For more than twenty-five years, John R. Coniglio, Criminal Defense Attorney has been providing exceptional services to clients throughout Monterey County, Santa Clara County, Santa Cruz County, and San Benito County, including the communities of Monterey, Carmel, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Seaside, Salinas, King City, Watsonville, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, Capitola, San Jose, Aptos, Soquel, Hollister, Boulder Creek, Felton, Rio Del Mar, Corralitos, Live Oak and Los Gatos.

John R. Coniglio, Criminal Defense Attorney is committed to providing the highest quality legal work. Through his hard work with extensive experience representing his clients, John R. Coniglio, Attorney-at-Law has earned an AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards. Mr. Coniglio has been recognized by AVVO as a 9.9 out of 10 and has been listed in Yelp as the best attorney in Monterey.  John R. Coniglio has been a finalist in Monterey County Weekly's Best Attorney category.

Mr. Coniglio is the only local attorney to achieve these high ratings. Mr. Coniglio's peer endorsements include leaders in the DUI and Criminal Defense fields. Mr. Coniglio's practice is focused on representing professionals who typically have a significant collateral consequence, like the potential loss of a professional license, military consequences, and/or loss of employment due to a criminal conviction.

The Law Offices of John R. Coniglio are here to help you during this trying time in your life. If you are facing criminal misdemeanor or felony charges, Criminal Defense Attorney John R. Coniglio will work diligently to defend you. For aggressive, experienced representation, contact the Law Offices of John R. Coniglio.  We offer competitive rates.

The Law Offices of John R. Coniglio and its staff are here, with integrity and honor, to help you.

We offer online case evaluations and confidential consultations. 

Experienced representation is just a phone call away.

Call us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at (831) 373-3151 or (831) 475-3151.

After-hours and Saturday appointments are available.

 
Member - National College for DUI Defense

Defense Attorney John R. Coniglio is a member of the National College for DUI Defense.

Member - California DUI Lawyers Association

Defense Attorney John R. Coniglio is  is a member of the California DUI Lawyers Association, the Oldest Drunk Driving Defense Bar Association in the United States.

Member - California Public Defenders Association

Defense Attorney John R. Coniglio is a member of the California Public Defenders Association.

AVVO Top Rated Attorney

John Rich Coniglio, a defense lawyer based in Monterey, CA has earned the AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®. American Registry LLC, has also added John Rich Coniglio to The Registry™ of Business and Professional Excellence. " Mr. Coniglio is an expert when it comes to DUI cases. He is well respected in the local legal community and he gets results. I endorse John Coniglio." Jamey Dolowich, Violent Crime Attorney

Member - Monterey County Bar Association (MCBA)

Defense Attorney John R. Coniglio is a member of the Monterey County Bar Association.

Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent - Peer Rated for Highest Level of Excellence 2017

"I have much experience interacting with Mr. Coniglio on a DUI defense lawyer group to which we both belong... He has a knowledge of the cutting-edge defenses. He pursues cases until the end, including on writs and appeals..." A Sole Practitioner in DUI/DWI

Member - DUI Defense Lawyer's Association

Defense Attorney John R. Coniglio is a member of the DUI Defense Lawyers Association.