John Lemon

John Lemon is a seasoned trial and appellate lawyer with over 25 years of experience handling complex, high-stakes cases in state and federal trial courts and in the federal appellate courts. With over 50 cases tried to verdict and at least as many arguments before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, Mr. Lemon has won favorable verdicts and appellate decisions in the most serious and complex criminal cases, including theft of trade secrets, racketeering, and murder. He is certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and the State Bar of California as a trial specialist. He was the Best Lawyers 2021 Lawyer of the Year in San Diego for criminal defense and is AV rated (the highest peer rating for legal ability and ethical standards) by Martindale-Hubbell, and has been recognized in San Diego Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America every year since 2008 and 2014, respectively. He holds a B.A. in Letters with Distinction from the University of Oklahoma and a J.D. from Stanford Law School.