Dominic John Trutanich

Dominic John Trutanich

2.8
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 37 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at San Pedro, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, General Practice ... +2 more

1840 S Gaffey St # 105, San Pedro, CA

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Licensed in California for 37 years

State: California

Acquired: 1988

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Law Offices of Dominic John Trutanich

1840 S Gaffey St # 105, San Pedro, CA, 90731-5324

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Posted by anonymous | October 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

He will take your money not represent you and never give you a refund back

Dominic took 25k to take my criminal case and never show up to represent me didn't even put in a single motion to benefit me I had a clear case on illegal search and seizure i had to hire another attorney i end up doing 7 years and I got out and went to his office multiple times and he never came o...ut his office even threatened to call the cops o. Me if I didn't leave never answer my calls he just took my money and by the time I was out they said it was to late to claim my money to the bar cause it was a statute of limitation worst lawyer ever never go to do business with him he is a crook and he will take your money and give you the long run until you can't claim it anymore he was highly recommended and turn out to be a fraud

Posted by John | August 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Foreclosure

Did not represent did not return retainer

Mr Dominic Trutanich Miss represented he could handle a foreclosure case in Sarasota Florida. Took the retainer of $5000.00 and never did anything for the case. Even with doing nothing and having to hire different attorneys in Florida when settled and case was won. Requested any billing or itemizat...ion of the account to be turned into the Sarasota County 12th district court so I could be paid back for the retainer. Mr Trutanich did not turn in any billings to the court. After speaking with Mr Trutanich on the phone he agreed to send back the retainer and in text agreed to send back the retainer.and to this day has yet to do so. This has gone over 7 years trying to recover the retainer. He will not return emails, text or calls. To this day I’m still trying to recover my retainer.

Posted by Alan | June 09, 2014 | Landlord & Tenant

TRUTANICH WINS AGAIN!

Mr. Trutanich helped me with a Landlord/Tenant matter in 2012. He was extremely knowledgeable, professional, and hard working. It was readily apparent in the courtroom that he knew much more than the other party's attorney. In addition, his courtroom demeanor and tactics, as well as his ability t...o argue a case, easily outshined the other lawyer. We won the case, including our attorney fees and court cost! There is NO WAY I could have achieved this result with ANY other Attorney!!! Anybody who says anything different, is a liar or a competitor - because this guy is GREAT!

Posted by anonymous | August 13, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Find someone else

Our family has worked very hard for what we have and do not air our differences in the courts. However when we were dragged into court we consulted and hired Trutanich to represent us in a relatively simple case that he stated would involve a few hours (5-6 of research work it be exact.) With no wa...rning, he handed the case over to a staff member who was the epitome of dull, uninspiring, vague, tongue tied, unprofessional counsel I have ever met. The bulk his counsel involved trying to get us to settle on a clear cut, unfair case that was outrageous to begin with. Then he tried to quit the case a couple of weeks before trial ,leaving us to seek other counsel, thankfully the intelligent judge in the case could see the specious argument that was being presented by the other side and the case never even had to go to trial . Aside from asking for money (3x what we expected costs to be) and then trying to have us settle and pay more for something for which we had no culpability, this firm is useless. Do yourself a favor and stay as far away from them possible, any first year law student can give you better advise.

Posted by anonymous | January 30, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Not Helpful!

He misguided in two cases which didn't go well. I was disappointed not choosing another more knowledgeable attorney. I had to clear the mess he got me in. He is also hard to contact until it's too late.

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Rating:  6.7 (Good)

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Southwestern University School of Law

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University of Southern California Law School

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