Lawyer Richard Irwin Wideman, graduated from
University of Pennsylvania, Class of 1964, B.S.E. Yale University, Class of 1967, J.D., is now employed by Richard I. Wideman at
3640 Sagunto St., Ste. 208 Santa Ynez, CA 93460-1921.Richard Irwin Wideman is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Richard Irwin Wideman as your lawyer, you should consider whether Richard Irwin Wideman offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Richard Irwin Wideman has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Richard Irwin Wideman's office is located at Santa Ynez, CA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.
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Richard Irwin Wideman has been admitted in 1967, California; 1967, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California; 1968, U.S. District Court, Central District of California; 1972, U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit; 1974, U.S. Supreme Court;. His or her practice areas include Civil Practice, Business Litigation, Entertainment Litigation, Real Estate, Family, Appeals.
Richard Irwin Wideman's college and law school education includes University of Pennsylvania, Class of 1964, B.S.E., Yale University, Class of 1967, J.D.. Other biographical background includes I am a native of Los Angeles and, except for 7 years in college at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and Yale Law School, and 1 year teaching law in Virgina, have lived here all my life. I was an elected (twice) school board member for 5 years and a soccer coach (AYSO and high school girl's varsity).
I have been a litigation attorney since 1967 practicing in Los Angeles until 1977, Santa Barbara (1977 - 2005) and Solvang/Santa Ynez (2006 - present). I have bneen "A V" rated by Martindale Hubbell (an established peer lawyer rating service) since 1977 and am now rated "preeminent" (meaning top 3% of all attorneyys in California). I have been listed in the top lawyers in Southern California (LA Times). I have tried numerous court and jury trials in Los Angeles, Riverside, Santa Barbara, Ventura and Kern counties and well as in federal courts. I won what was then the largest Products liability jury recovery in Santa Barbara.
My wife and I have show horses (she is a real estate agent and hunter rider) and formerly operated a horse boarding facility.
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