I am Certified Criminal Law Specalist Russell Babcock handling all crimes homicide, drugs, more.
Kept our son out of Prison and got him into Drug Rehab program
- Jim, a Criminal Defense client
Mr. Babcock is an amazing human being and a great attorney too.
- Rob, a Criminal Defense client
Overview
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (30 minutes), Hourly ($300-$350/hour), Retainer (Sometimes)
Payment types
Cash, Check
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Contact Information
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1901 First Avenue #138
San Diego, CA 92101
Office:
619-531-0887
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1901 1st Ave Ste 138
San Diego, CA 92101
Office:
619-531-0887
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About Me
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Whenever I am not working on my cases, I enjoy photography, gardening, and world travel. I also enjoy latin percussion and kayaking.
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
Jim,
2009-12-11
about 2 years ago.
Client Review:
Russell Babcock did an excellent job. He represented our son, who was only 20 years old and was in very serious legal trouble, living in San Diego,...
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Posted by:
Rob,
2009-09-04
over 2 years ago.
Client Review:
I recently had the misfortune of being accused of a federal crime. It was obvious that I needed a competent attorney straight away. This was a...
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Peer Endorsements
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Unquestionably competent, consistently conscientious, endlessly hardworking, always helpful, and highly dedicated, it is well-known this exceptional...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
George Mueller
, San Diego (CA), Over 1 year ago
I endorse this lawyer's work. Russell and I worked together on a difficult bank robbery case and he was able to secure a fantastic deal for his...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Knut Johnson
, San Diego (CA), Over 2 years ago
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Résumé
License
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30 years since Russell Sheridan Babcock was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| California |
Active
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1981 |
11/03/2011 |
| Alaska |
Active
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1982 |
07/09/2009 |
| Colorado |
Inactive
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1987 |
01/06/2012 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Owner at
Law Office of Russell S. Babcock
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1990–present
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Special Prosecutor at
District Attorney's Office
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1991–1992
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Attorney at
Rosner and Law
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1988–1990
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Supervising Assistant Attorney General at
Attorney General's Office
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1987–1988
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Assistant District Attorney at
District Attorney's Office
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1982–1987
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Deputy District Attorney at
District Attorney's Office
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1982–1982
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| University of California at Davis School of Law |
Law |
Juris Doctor |
1981 |
| University of California, Davis |
Rhetoric |
A.B. |
1978 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Super Lawyer (top 5% of lawyers) |
Super Lawyers |
2009 |
| Super Lawyer (Top 5% of lawyers) |
Super Lawyers |
2008 |
| Kudos (Acquittal in First Degree Murder Case |
San Diego Criminal Defense Bar Association |
2007 |
| Kudos (Acquittal in Largest Maritime Drug Case) |
San Diego Criminal Defense Bar Association |
2004 |
| Appellate Attorney of the Year (Reversal of Life Case) |
San Diego Criminal Defense Bar Association |
1998 |
| Certified Criminal Law Specialist |
State Bar of California |
1995 |
| Top 15% of Law School Class |
University of California, Davis |
1981 |
| Top University Student Rhetoric/Communication |
University of California, Davis |
1978 |
| Phi Beta Kappa (top 1% of class) |
University of California, Davis |
1977 |
See all 9 awards
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| University of San Dego School of Law |
Moot Court Judge, Finals |
2007-present
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| Practicing Attorney |
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals |
1994-present
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| Practicing Attorney |
United States District Court Southern District of MIchigan |
1994-present
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| Member |
California Appellate Defense Counsel |
1991-present
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| Member |
California Public Defenders Association |
1991-present
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| Member |
Criminal Justice Act (CJA Panel) |
1991-present
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| Practicing Attorney |
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals |
1991-present
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| Practicing Attorney |
United States District Court for the Southern District of California |
1991-present
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| Barrister |
William Enright Inn of Court |
1998-2000
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 8
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Cases
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Outcome: Acquittal all charges, including murder
Outcome: Client acquitted of all charges
Outcome: Life Sentence reversed on appeal, defendant freed
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| State of Education for Children in Cuba |
Youth in Cuba |
2000 |
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