Key Facts
Education
University of Oklahoma, B.A. in Letters with Distinction, 1990, Phi Beta Kappa
Stanford Law School, J.D., 1994
Honors
Recognized Best Lawyers (2015-2024)
• San Diego; Criminal Defense: General Practice
• San Diego; Criminal Defense: White-Collar
• 2021 Best Lawyers, Lawyer of the Year; San Diego, Criminal Defense: General Practice
• Southern California SuperLawyers (2008–2025)
• America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys (2018-2023)
• Certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and the State of California as a Specialist in Criminal Trial Advocacy (2005-2025)
Biography
John Lemon is a seasoned trial and appellate lawyer with over 20 years’ experience handling complex, high-stakes cases in state and federal trial courts and in the federal appellate courts. With roughly 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 cases, including racketeering, white-collar offenses, and murder.
A board-certified trial specialist since 2005, Mr. Lemon brings his ample experience in both oral and written advocacy to Singleton Schreiber, where he primarily represents our clients in fire, mass torts, and civil-rights cases.
Mr. Lemon is AV rated (the highest peer rating for legal ability and ethical standards) by Martindale Hubbell, was a San Diego Daily Transcript “Top Attorney” for 2009, 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.
