Tegnelia & DeBose, APC · EmailMyLawyer.com
Criminal Defense Attorney in San Diego, CA
An arrest is not a conviction. When your freedom, your record, and your future are on the line, you need an aggressive, experienced defense. We fight to protect what matters most — and we're available 24/7.
What We Handle
Criminal Defense Practice Areas
We defend the full range of misdemeanor and felony charges across San Diego County. Select a practice area to learn how we build a defense for your specific case.
500+
Cases Defended
Our Story
Experience That Levels the Playing Field
Tegnelia & DeBose, APC was built on a simple belief: everyone deserves a fierce, prepared advocate standing between them and the power of the state. Led by attorney Marcus DeBose, our firm brings courtroom experience and an insider's understanding of how San Diego prosecutors build — and lose — their cases.
We treat every client with respect and every case as if it's headed to trial. That preparation is what gives us leverage to win dismissals, reductions, and acquittals for the people who trust us with their future.
500+
Cases Defended
20+
Years Combined Experience
24/7
Client Availability
How It Works
How We Work
From your first call to the final resolution, here's how we defend your case — with clear communication at every stage.
Free Consultation
Call us any time for a free, confidential case review. We listen, answer your questions, and explain exactly what you're facing.
Case Evaluation & Strategy
We investigate the evidence, identify weaknesses in the state's case, and build a defense strategy tailored to your goals.
Aggressive Representation
We handle every hearing, motion, and negotiation — challenging the prosecution at every step to protect your rights.
Resolution
Whether by dismissal, reduced charges, a favorable plea, or a trial verdict, we fight for the best possible outcome.
Where We Work
Serving San Diego & the Surrounding Counties
From our office in Mission Valley, we defend clients across San Diego County and into Riverside County. No matter which courthouse your case lands in, we're ready.
Primary Office
San Diego, CA
San Diego is home base for our firm and the heart of our practice. We appear regularly at the San Diego Central Courthouse and throughout the San Diego County Superior Court system, defending clients from downtown and the Gaslamp to the coastal communities and the neighborhoods of the East County. If you've been arrested anywhere in the city, we know the courts, the prosecutors, and the fastest path to protecting your record.
Neighborhoods we serve
Client Reviews
What Our Clients Say
Based on 22 Google reviews
Marcus DeBose represented us in four separate cases, both felony and misdemeanor, over an approximate four-year time period. In all cases, the final result was “Case Dismissed” with no charges noted on the record.
Julia Scull
Google · Jan 2026
Marcus and his team are very professional and caring. Marcus communicated very well by answering phone calls and returning text messages. He provided updates on everything that transpired during and between court dates.
Guillermo Sanchez
Google · Feb 2026
Attorney Marcus was very professional & knowledgeable & was very helpful & clear about my 2nd DUI case. His consultation was free, I couldn't ask for a better attorney. I recommend anyone with an open case to reach out to Attorney Marcus.
Nestor Gonzalez
Google · May 2026
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to the questions we hear most from people facing criminal charges in San Diego.
Stay calm, invoke your right to remain silent, and clearly ask for an attorney. Do not explain, justify, or apologize — anything you say can be used against you. Then call Tegnelia & DeBose, APC as soon as possible so we can protect your rights from the earliest stage.
Find Us
Visit Our San Diego Office
Phone
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | By Appointment |
| Sunday | 24/7 Case Review Line |
Get a Free, Confidential Case Review
Speak directly with Attorney Marcus DeBose about your case. No pressure, no judgment — just a clear plan to protect your future.
- Free Consultation
- Se Habla Español
- 24/7 Case Review
- Former Prosecutor Insight