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John C. Lemon

John C. Lemon


Criminal Defense and Marijuana Lawyer
Law Offices of John C. Lemon, APC
San Diego, CA
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Attorney Biography

For over 15 years, John C. Lemon has been on the front lines of the resistance to the federal war on drugs. First as a federal public defender and currently as a criminal-defense attorney specializing in drug-trafficking, racketeering (RICO), and other complex cases, he has successfully defended clients in hundreds of cannabis prosecutions (most of them in the federal courts). He has won numerous acquittals, dismissals, and motions to suppress evidence in drug-trafficking cases, as well as the reversals of convictions and sentences in the federal appellate courts.

Cannabis prohibition is ending. The question is not "if," but "when." But these are uncertain times, especially for small business. Cannabis remains classified by the DEA as a Schedule I controlled substance (having no redeeming medical or other value), and is still completely banned by the federal government. And although Prop 64 created a five-year window for small businesses to launch before big corporations (e.g., "Big Tobacco," "Big Pharma," and "Big Agri") can apply for licenses, that head start for small business will necessarily coincide with a new Justice Department headed by Attorney General Jeff Sessions, a vehement opponent of everything cannabis. This compounds the uncertainty.

Accordingly, prudent members of the industry -- especially those who wish to be in total compliance with California and local law -- cannot afford to lose sight of the federal implications of their work. To that end, Mr. Lemon is expanding his practice area beyond criminal defense to include all facets of cannabis representation (i.e., medical and adult-use licensing and other transactional work). The objective is to assist clients in a completely new way: to help them build sustainable businesses in an uncharted era of regulation and enforcement.

Mr. Lemon is certified as a Criminal Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and the California State Bar, is rated "AV" (the highest rating for legal skill and ethics) by Martindale Hubbell, and is consistently recognized in the San Diego "Super Lawyers" and Best Lawyers in America publications. He holds a BA from the University of Oklahoma (with distinction) and a JD from Stanford Law School. He is licensed to practice in the State of California, the Southern District of California, the Central District of California, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.

The firm's website is located at http://www.jcl-lawoffice.com/.


Practice Areas

 
Criminal Defense (30%)
 
Marijuana Law (29%)
 
White Collar Crime (23%)
 
Civil Trial Law (18%)

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Bar Licenses

California State Bar
California
Member in Good Standing
2000

Work Experience

Law Offices of John C. Lemon, APC
2006Present

Federal Defenders of San Diego, Inc.
20012006

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Education

Stanford Law School
Stanford Law School
J.D.
1994

University of Oklahoma
B.A. with Distinction
1990

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Specialty Certifications

National Board of Trial Advocacy
Board Certified Specialist
Criminal Trial Advocacy
National Board of Trial Advocacy

Awards & Honors

Super Lawyers of San Diego
Law & Politics
2008

Commercial Recognitions

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Recognized for Professional Involvement
Lawyer Legion
2024

Best Lawyers in America
Best Lawyers
2014

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John C. Lemon
Law Offices of John C. Lemon, APC
1350 Columbia St Suite 600
San Diego, CA 92101
www.jcl-lawoffice.com
Office: 619-794-0423

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