Criminal Attorney

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Criminal Attorney

The candidate will manage their own caseload, and court calendar once hired that can include handling all phases of criminal defense in Los Angeles & Orange County courts. Pre-file representation with law enforcement. Prepare for and attend arraignments, readiness conferences, probation revocations, sentencing, etc.. Effectively litigate pre-trial hearings and motions (e.g., preliminary hearings, PC 1538.5 motions, PC 995 motions, etc.). Negotiate plea bargains or negotiated dispositions at the misdemeanor and felony readiness conferences. Prepare for and conduct jury and bench trials. Counsel clients as to their legal defenses, constitutional rights, and strategies for their cases. Consistently communicate with clients as to the status of their case. Conduct research and draft pleadings, briefs, discovery requests and responses, and motions. Conduct administrative DMV hearings for DUI cases. Prepare for and conduct TRO trials (both on behalf of Petitioner and Respondent). Conduct client meetings and recommend strategies; communicate with prosecutors, witnesses, and experts. Post-conviction relief. Should have 1+ years of criminal defense experience, including felony cases. Criminal trial experience is a plus. Experience handling preliminary hearings is required. Experience in criminal courts is a plus. CA Bar license with no disciplinary record is required. Spanish skills are preferred.

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Costen Ruiz Law
2400 Katella Ave. Ste 800
Anaheim
California
United States 92806
Website : https://costenruizlaw.com/