Lawyer Rick Santwier, graduated from University of San Francisco, B.A., History, 1965 University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., 1969, is now employed by Law Office of Rickard Santwier at 1055 E. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 310 Pasadena, CA 91106.

While being a member of Pasadena (President, Board, 1993-1998), San Gabriel Valley, San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles County (Board of Trustees, 2000-2001; Co-Chair Indigent Criminal Defense Appointments Committee, 1993-1995) Bar Associations; State Bar of California (Member, Executive Committee, 1996- and Chair, 2001, Criminal Law Section); California Attorneys for Criminal Justice (Board of Governors, 1990-1996, 2000-2003; Treasurer, 2004; Secretary, 2005; Vice-President, 2006; President-Elect, 2007; President, 2008); Irish American Bar Association (Board, 2004; Secretary, 2005; Vice-President, 2006; President, 2007); Criminal Courts Bar Association (President, Board, 1985-1995); National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; California Public Defenders Association., Rick Santwier is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Rick Santwier as your lawyer, you should consider whether Rick Santwier 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 Rick Santwier has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Rick Santwier's office is located at Pasadena, CA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Rick Santwier has been admitted in 1970, California and U.S. District Court, Central District of California. His or her practice areas include Criminal Defense; DUI Defense; Juvenile Defense.

Rick Santwier's college and law school education includes University of San Francisco, B.A., History, 1965, University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., 1969. Other biographical background includes Director, Moot Court Board. Recipient: Jerry Giesler Trial Attorney of the Year, Criminal Courts Bar Association, 1993. Recipient, Donald R. Wright Distinguished Service Award, Pasadena Bar Association, 2004. Listed: Southern California Super Lawyers 2007-2013; Pasadena Top Attorneys 2009-2013. Author: California Criminal Law Practice and Procedure Chapter, "Jury Deliberations and Verdict," CEB, 1986. Los Angeles County Deputy Defender, 1969-1984. Private Practice, 1984-. (Certified Specialist Criminal Law, The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization). You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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