
Daniel F. Greene
Sevens Legal, APC 3555 Fourth Avenue San Diego, CA 92103 Practice Area(s): Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense - White Collar call (619) 297-2800 email dan@sevenslegal.com visit website
Biographical Information
Daniel F. Greene is the senior associate at The Law Offices of Kerry L. Armstrong, APLC. He handles a wide range of felony and misdemeanor cases throughout San Diego, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Imperial and Orange Counties. His experience has earned him numerous accolades, including designation as Trial Lawyer of the Year for 2019, an honor bestowed upon him by the San Diego Criminal Defense Bar Association.
Some of Mr. Greene’s most notable accomplishments include:
- Voted 2019 Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Criminal Defense Bar Association (CDBA) of San Diego for Not Guilty Verdicts in a First-Degree Murder case and Multiple Alleged Victim Child Molest case
- Voted “Best of the Bar” by the San Diego Business Journal
- Voted 2017 “10 Best Attorneys in CA” by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
- Selected for the California Super Lawyers list in 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018
- Holds “Top One Percent” membership with the NADC
- Named “Top Attorney for 2015” by The Daily Transcript
- Honored with a 10/10 “Superb” rating from Avvo
On several occasions, Mr. Greene has been interviewed by news and media outlets about his own cases, as well as to provide insight into other legal matters. You can read about his cases in the media here.
Admission Dates & Jurisdictions
Prior to attending law school, Mr. Greene graduated from Trinity College in Hartford with his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. Soon thereafter, he worked as the Director of Business and Marketing for the Southern California offices of aWashington Post subsidiary company. He eventually left this position to pursue a law degree from California Western School of Law. As a student intern and law clerk, Mr. Greene worked for the Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General.
While at California Western School of Law, Mr. Greene received Academic Achievement awards for earning the highest grades in Advanced Criminal Litigation and Trial Practice. After graduating with his law degree, he went to work as a certified law clerk for the San Diego County Public Defender’s Office. Next, Mr. Greene went to work as an associate attorney for one of the largest criminal defense law firms in Southern California.
Finally, Mr. Greene was selected to join The Law Offices of Kerry L. Armstrong, APLC, where he currently handles many of the firm’s felony and misdemeanor criminal cases. He brings a great deal of intelligence, hard work, enthusiasm and, most importantly, favorable results to the firm—making him an invaluable asset to the team.
He is currently a member of the U.S. Supreme Court Bar, the State Bar of California and the Federal Bars for the Southern and Central Districts of California.
Education
Trinity College – Hartford, CT (Bachelor of Arts in Political Science; minors in French and Theatre – 1998)
California Western School of Law – San Diego, CA (Juris Doctor – 2003)
Honors & Awards
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Trial Lawyer of the Year | San Diego Criminal Defense Bar Association | 2019 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2019 |
Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2018 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2017 |
“Best of The Bar” | San Diego Business Journal | 2016 |
Top One Percent | National Association of Distinguished Counsel | 2016 |
“10 Best” for Criminal Law in California Nominee | American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys | 2016 |
Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers in the State of California | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2016 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2016 |
Top One Percent | National Association of Distinguished Counsel | 2015 |
Top Attorney | San Diego Daily Transcript | 2015 |
“Best of the Bar” | San Diego Business Journal | 2015 |
Top Attorneys in San Diego | Los Angeles Magazine | 2015 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
“Best of the Bar” | San Diego Business Journal | 2014 |
Top Attorney | San Diego Daily Transcript | 2014 |
Top Attorney Nominee | San Diego Daily Transcript | 2013 |
Top Lawyers in California | American Lawyer Media | 2013 |
Top Attorney | San Diego Daily Transcript | 2012 |
AmJur Award for Excellence in Internship Seminar | California Western School of Law | 2003 |
AmJur Award for Excellence in Advanced Criminal Litigation | California Western School of Law | 2002 |
Vice President – SBA | California Western School of Law | 2002 |
Summer Honors Program | Office of the Attorney General | 2002 |
AmJur Award for Excellence in Trial Practice | California Western School of Law | 2002 |
Professional Associations
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers | Member – Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers | 2016 – Present |
National Association of Distinguished Counsel | Member – Nation’s Top Attorneys | 2015 – Present |
United States Supreme Court Bar | Member | 2015 – Present |
California Public Defenders Association | Member | 2012 – Present |
U.S. District Court, Central District of California | Member | 2009 – Present |
California Attorneys for Criminal Justice | Member | 2009 – Present |
San Diego County Bar Association | Member | 2009 – Present |
State Bar of California | Member | 2004 – Present |
San Diego Criminal Defense Bar Association | Member | 2004 – Present |
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California | Member | 2004 – Present |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2017 – 2018 |
San Diego Inn of Court | Evidence, Foundations and Experts Clinic | 2013 – 2013 |
San Diego Inn of Court | Trial Practice Clinic | 2005 – 2005 |