Eric J. Beste

Eric J. Beste

Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2023

About Eric

Eric J. Beste: Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney in San Diego, California

After two decades prosecuting white collar crimes in federal courts throughout the country, Eric Beste now represents businesses and individuals facing domestic and international investigations and enforcement actions. A seasoned trial lawyer with a natural aptitude for advocacy, Eric takes each client’s story and turns it into a compelling narrative to achieve the best possible result.

Practice Areas

  • White-Collar Criminal Defense
  • Internal Investigations & Compliance Matters
  • Complex Business Litigation

Awards

  • Recognized: Criminal Defense: White-Collar in Best Attorney USA since 2023

Education & Credentials

  • Universities:
    1. Northwestern University
  • Education:
    1. B.A., Political Science, Northwestern University (2005)
    2. J.D., Law School Name, Law School Name (2010)
  • Bar Admissions:
    1. California, United States
  • Awards:
    • Recognized: Criminal Defense: White-Collar in Best Attorney USA since 2023
  • Firms:
    1. Barnes & Thornburg LLP, San Diego, California (Current)
  • Recognized Since: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2023
  • Affiliations:
    • Barnes & Thornburg LLP
  • Languages: Not Specified
  • City, State, Country: San Diego, California, United States

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Reviews

4.4 / 5

31 Reviews

1,057 Profile Views

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Tanya Sanford

Jan 31, 2026

Many thanks to Eric J. Beste for the hard work and dedication to my legal matter

Best lawyer for Criminal Defense: White-Collar law in San Diego. Period. I've seen others, but Eric J. Beste is on another level. They truly care about their clients and work hard to get the best resu...

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Darnell Grant

Jan 31, 2026

Simply amazing representation from Eric J. Beste's office during my recent legal matter

I was really stressed about my case in San Diego, but Eric J. Beste made everything so smooth and stress-free. Seriously, the best decision I've made lately was hiring them. They handled every detail...

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Sue Kunze

Jan 31, 2026

The absolute best in San Diego for Criminal Defense: White-Collar law - and I mean that from the bottom of my heart

I was really stressed about my case in San Diego, but Eric J. Beste made everything so smooth and stress-free. Seriously, the best decision I've made lately was hiring them. They handled every detail...

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Sarah Murazik

Jan 31, 2026

Solid work and professional service from Eric J. Beste in San Diego for California residents

I appreciate how Eric J. Beste handled my case. No fluff, just straight to the point and very effective representation for my Criminal Defense: White-Collar law matter. They are obviously very experie...

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Kristi Fadel

Jan 31, 2026

Eric J. Beste did a great job handling my complex Criminal Defense: White-Collar law case from start to finish

I appreciate how Eric J. Beste handled my case. No fluff, just straight to the point and very effective representation for my Criminal Defense: White-Collar law matter. They are obviously very experie...