About Patrick Morgan
Patrick Morgan Ford is a seasoned criminal defense attorney based in San Diego, California — He has been practicing law since 1984, specializing in criminal appeals and post-conviction relief. He earned his undergraduate degree from Georgetown University in 1980 and his Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego School of Law in 1983. In 1984, he was admitted to the State Bar of California, where he holds active membership under State. He founded Pat Ford Appeals, located at 1901 1st Avenue, Suite 400, San Diego, CA 92101. Throughout his career, Ford has achieved significant successes in appellate law.
Notably, in 2008, he secured a reversal of a death sentence by the California Supreme Court. In 2014, he co-counseled in the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case Riley v. California, which expanded privacy rights concerning cell phone searches. He has been recognized as "Appellate Lawyer of the Year" by the San Diego Criminal Defense Bar Association in 2015.
Ford is also the president of La Jolla Legal Publications, Inc., and has been writing and publishing the California Criminal Law Reporter since 1983. He is a member of the California State Bar, the American Civil Liberties Union, the Criminal Lawyer Club of San Diego, and the Top Attorneys of North America. His firm, Pat Ford Appeals, offers services in criminal appeals, state and federal writs of habeas corpus, felony and misdemeanor appeals, post-conviction petitions, and commutation applications. They represent clients throughout California, including San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento Metro Area, and Fresno. Clients have praised Ford's dedication and expertise.
One client stated, "Pat fought my case for 12 years until we won. He never gave up." Another remarked, "He's a great lawyer and I owe him everything." For more information or to schedule a consultation, contact Pat Ford Appeals at (619) 236-0679 or visit their website at patfordappeals.com.
