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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
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
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