David Patrick Finn

David Patrick Finn

Finn Trial Attorneys APC
  • Personal Injury
  • California
Badges
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Biography

David P. Finn is a seasoned attorney with a distinguished career spanning nearly two decades. With a background that combines criminal prosecution, civil litigation, and academic instruction, David has built a reputation as a versatile and highly skilled legal professional.

David spent over 12 years as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Southern District of California, where he represented the United States in federal court across a wide array of complex criminal cases, including drug cartel conspiracies, cross-border investigations, and white-collar crimes. He also served in several leadership roles, such as National Border and Immigration Coordinator, where he developed innovative programs to combat human smuggling and provided legal guidance to U.S. Attorneys nationwide.

Prior to his time as a federal prosecutor, David honed his litigation skills as an associate at Gomez Law Group, representing plaintiffs in civil rights, personal injury, and business disputes. His comprehensive trial experience includes over 46 felony jury trials, three felony bench trials, and numerous appellate arguments before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

David’s academic contributions include serving as an adjunct professor at Thomas Jefferson School of Law, where he teaches courses in Criminal Law and Legal Writing. A passionate mentor and community advocate, he volunteers as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for children in dependency court and actively supports programs promoting diversity and inclusion within the legal profession.

David’s dedication to professional excellence is reflected in numerous awards, including the prestigious Director’s Award for Superior Performance from the Department of Justice and the Service by a Public Attorney Award from the San Diego County Bar Association. He also holds certifications in leadership and management from Harvard Business School and Cornell University.

David is deeply committed to achieving justice for his clients

Practice Area
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
State Bar of California
ID Number: 249247
Placeholder image for jurisdictions.
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Board President
San Diego Federal Bar Foundation
- Current
Adjunct Professor
Thomas Jefferson School of Law (Part-time)
- Current
Assistant United States Attorney
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
-
National Legal Issues Coordinator, Sep 2020 - Mar 2022
Education
California Western School of Law
J.D. (2006)
-
California Western School of Law Logo
University of California - San Diego
B.A. (2004) | Philosophy
-
University of California - San Diego Logo
Professional Associations
California State Bar  # 249247
Member
- Current
Placeholder image for professional associations.
Websites & Blogs
Website
Social Media
Contact & Map
Finn Trial Attorneys APC
501 West Broadway
Suite 800
San Diego, CA 92101
US
Toll-Free: (800) 400-3466
Telephone: (619) 400-4805
Monday: Open 24 hours (Today)
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours