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Brian Richard Dinday

Brian Richard Dinday

9.5

Superb

Experience 4.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 5 reviews
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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 50% Criminal Defense
    35 years, 1,000 cases (1 example)
  • 25% Wrongful Death
    32 years, 1,000 cases
  • 25% Personal Injury
    33 years, 1,000 cases

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Free Consultation (30 minutes)
  • Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Check, Credit Card, Cash

Contact Information
  • Law Offices Of Brian R Dinday
    165 North Redwood Drive
    Suite 110
    San Rafael, CA 94903
    Office: 415-864-●●●● - show
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Languages
  • Spanish

About Me

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I have been in law practice for over 34 years, all of which has included criminal trial work, and 30 years of which I have done personal injury and wrongful death claims for plaintiffs. I handle every case personally, not some paralegal or young associate

About me: I was first admitted into the practice of law in New Jersey in 1974, and then in California in 1977. I have been married 34 years and have four grown children,... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 5 reviews
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5 star rating

“Outstanding results in factual innocence (seal and destory arrest record) petition”

Posted by: cato1788, 2008-12-04 12 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Brian represented me in a factual innocence petition (851.8) and successfully got my arrest record sealed and destroyed. I hired him after I was... more
5 star rating

“The Lawyer You Want Working For You.”

Posted by: gregthorpe, 2008-12-03 12 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Brian represented me in a wrongful death case involving my Mother. This was my first experience going through the legal process and Brian was the... more
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Endorsements

Endorsements

23 endorsements

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Jonathan H Levy

Mr. Dinday provides exceptional responses on A v v o that demonstrate he is an excellent attorney.

Endorsement from lawyer: Jonathan Levy , Washington (DC), 5 months ago
Joseph Briscoe Dane

I have come to know Mr. Dinday through avvo.com and greatly respect his knowledge of criminal law. His answers always demonstrate his no-nonsense... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Joseph Dane , Orange (CA), 5 months ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 32 years since Brian Richard Dinday was first licensed to practice law in CA.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Solo Practitioner at Law Offices of Brian R. Dinday 1981–present
Associate Attorney at Gunheim & Yturbide 1977–1981
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Rutgers Law School Law JD - Juris Doctor 1974
Rutgers University A.B 1969

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Judge Pro Tem for San Francisco Superior Court San Francisco Superior Court 2009
Superior Court Arbitrator, City and County of San Francisco San Francisco Superior Court 2008

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member in Good Standing California State Bar 1977–present
Member Bar Association of Marin County 2008–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 8
Question: Will I be arrested at my vandalism arraignment?...
Brian's answer: You absolutely need to hire a criminal lawyer NOW. Don't wait. It is urgent that he/she get... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Petitioning For Factual Innocence The California Lawyer 2009
"Ten Things Not To Do If Arrested" FreeAdvice.com 2008
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Cases
Title:
Keitel v. Heubel, 103 Cal. App.4th 324
Practice Area:
Fraud
Outcome:
Won appeal, published opinion; sanctions awarded.
Description:
In a matter spanning five years and over seven different legal actions and appeals, Brian Dinday fought for his client to collect on a half million...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Fighting For Factual Innocence CPDA Annual MCLE Felony Practice Seminar at Yosemite Park 2009
Expungement and Factual Innocence Petitions Marin County Rotary Guest Speaker 2009
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