OUR VISION

Our Criminal Defense Firm

The Border Defense Network is a hi-tech, bilingual federal criminal law firm designed to leverage the newest technologies like encrypted video and audio communications to provide our clients a convenient way to seek counsel virtually anywhere in the world. Our commitment to technology has improved the workflow for the attorneys at the Border Defense Network, opening up more time for cases instead of administrative tasks. Our domestic clients have also received the benefits of our hi-tech approach, with increased access to our attorneys, their case, and tremendous savings over the traditional brick-and-mortar firms. As of June 2021, our offices are open for business for those that prefer to meet in person. Clients of the Border Defense Network hire us because of our community reputation, combined experience,  and reasonable fee structures. They understand that our knowledge, tenacity, and fierceness in the courtroom help achieve the best results during high-stakes cases like complex federal cases. A client’s support system is often the key to their defense and sentencing mitigation. The attorneys at the Border Defense Network understand that it takes a team effort to beat the U.S. Government, which is why attorneys Jason and Diane share a deep belief that helping our clients also involves aiding and supporting our clients’ families and friends.
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Criminal Defense Attorney

Our Criminal Defense Firm

The Border Defense Network is a hi-tech, bilingual federal criminal law firm designed to leverage the newest technologies like encrypted video and audio communications to provide our clients a convenient way to seek counsel virtually anywhere in the world. Our commitment to technology has improved the workflow for the attorneys at the Border Defense Network, opening up more time for cases instead of administrative tasks. Our domestic clients have also received the benefits of our hi-tech approach, with increased access to our attorneys, their case, and tremendous savings over the traditional brick-and-mortar firms. As of June 2021, our offices are open for business for those that prefer to meet in person. Clients of the Border Defense Network hire us because of our community reputation, combined experience, and reasonable fee structures. They understand that our knowledge, tenacity, and fierceness in the courtroom help achieve the best results during high-stakes cases like complex federal cases. A client’s support system is often the key to their defense and sentencing mitigation. The attorneys at the Border Defense Network understand that it takes a team effort to beat the U.S. Government, which is why attorneys Jason and Diane share a deep belief that helping our clients also involves aiding and supporting our clients’ families and friends.
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Jason Beckner

Jason Beckner was born and raised in San Diego, California, and attended law school after a successful 20-year business career. Jason opened JLB Law in San Diego in 2016, dedicating his life to defending people being accused of crimes by the Federal Government. Jason has worked and lived in the states of Jalisco and Nayarit in Mexico, increasing his understanding of the difficulties and realities his clients face.

He created the Border Defense Network to provide high-quality criminal defense and a superior customer-oriented representation to clients from Southern California and the rest of the world too.

Bar Admissions

State Bar of California, 2016

Education

LL.M. Trial Advocacy – California Western School of Law 2016

J.D. – UNLV Boyd School of Law, 2013

B.A. Criminal Justice – San Diego State University, 2005

RUSSELL S. BABCOCK

SPANISH SPEAKING CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY  (FEDERAL AND STATE COURT)

Russell Babcock graduated from the University of California, Davis, in the top 1% of his class, with highest honors.  Russell is admitted to the California, Alaska and Colorado bars. He has tried more than one hundred fifty jury trials and practiced law in more than ten states. Russell is one of the few attorneys who divides his practice between trials and appeals, in both state and federal court. Russell has handled very complex cases including; five death penalty cases, complex banking and business conspiracy cases, as well as the most complex federal and state drug cases.

Russell is a tenacious litigator who is willing to travel anywhere to achieve justice. He a former prosecutor and attorney general, which helps him to understand how the government makes it charging decisions and adds credibility to him as a trial attorney.

In 1995 Russell became one of the few state certified criminal specialists in San Diego County. In 1998 he won the prestigious award for “Criminal Appellate Attorney of the Year” given by the San Diego Criminal Defense Bar Association. In 2011 Russell Babcock was named one of the best five criminal defense attorneys in San Diego.  Russell has been named several years as a “SuperLawyer,”  including SuperLawyer 2015. He is an Avvo 10.0 rated attorney.

Bar Admissions

State Bar of California , 1995

Education

University of California, Davis, School of Law
Juris Doctor, May 1981
Class Rank Upper 15%

University of California, Davis
B.A. Degree with Highest Honors, June 1978
Major: Rhetoric
Departmental Honors, Rhetoric
Class Rank Upper 1%
Phi Beta Kappa

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Remembering Diane Regan

Diane Regan

Diane Regan has practiced law for nearly 20 years and founded the Law Office of Diane M. Regan in 2016. Before that, she was a Supervising Attorney at Federal Defenders of San Diego, which gave her a unique experience dealing with federal criminal cases. Diane taught and managed less experienced and new attorney’s in the federal court system.

Diane previously lived and worked in Mexico City, and a large portion of her clients live south of the U.S. border or have family living there. Her compassion for the accused and their family is well known in the communities surrounding the Imperial Valley and Mexicali areas. In addition, Diane’s aggressive advocacy style and expertise in federal criminal procedure has made her the only option for those seeking elite federal or state representation in El Centro. 

Bar Admissions

State Bar of California, 2001

Education

J.D. – California Western School of Law, 1999

B.A. – San Diego State University, 1996

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Helping Clients Make Informed Decisions

As a premier federal crimes defense firm, we aspire to help clients and potential clients find the information necessary to make informed decisions about the case and legal representation. Our blogs and social media are continuously updated with the latest news and articles that inform and educate about the complexities of the criminal court system. 

We leverage technology as a way to reach clients in the places they are most comfortable, while still providing the privacy expected while speaking to their attorney about their case. Communications technology has also given us the opportunity to speak with clients worldwide, offering our expertise when they are most in need. We offer safe and private communications options in video and audio formats and protect client data through similar encryption standards.

Contact us now for a free consultation, our offices are located in San Diego and Imperial Counties, and we represent clients in criminal cases throughout Southern California.

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San Diego, CA 92101