Russell James Cole

Russell James Cole

also known as Russell J. Cole, Partner - DePasquale & Cole

5.0
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 37 years

Family Lawyer at Long Beach, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Employment & Labor, Civil Rights ... +4 more

115 Pine Avenue, Suite 560, Long Beach, CA

About Russell

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Civil Rights 20%

DePasquale & Cole has handled actions involving claims under the Federal Civil Rights Act, as well as under various California laws, such as the Unruh Civil Rights Act, the Bane Act (which protects rights from threat of violence) or Labor Code 1102.5, for whistle blower retaliation. We have trial experience in civil rights cases both as plaintiff's and defendant's counsel, in both state and federal courts.

20%
Employment and Labor 20%

We have handled wrongful termination cases (whistle-blowing, discrimination,, etc.) as plaintiff's counsel. We also have extensive experience in government and civilian employees in action arising from employment, including criminal and civil litigation in both state and federal court, as well as administrative hearings.

20%
Family 20%

Lawyers can take advantage of clients in family law matters who are vulnerable and unfamiliar with the legal system. I have handled dozens of family law matters, for both husbands/fathers and wives/mothers. (I have not handled a same-sex dissolution, but would be happy to do so.) I have handled divorce, and cases involving custody disputes when the parents were never married.

20%
Personal Injury 15%

My partner and I have been both plaintiff's counsel and defense counsel in various personal injury actions over the years, ranging from traffic accidents to product liability injuries to shootings.

15%
Criminal Defense 10%

DePasquale & Cole has handled numerous, serious criminal matters, and has an ongoing criminal practice throughout Southern California.

10%
Litigation 10%

We are experience in litigation--that is, putting on a case--in state and federal courts in California, in both civil and criminal matters. We have handled both plaintiff and defense civil cases. We have also handled numerous administrative , civil service and other, quasi-judicial hearing over the years.

10%
Contracts and Agreements 5%

It is always better to have a lawyer involved before the contract before it is signed. However, we have a good deal of experience in cases involving contracts, from long formal written documents to simply oral or implied arrangements,

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 37 years

State: California

Acquired: 1988

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Location

DePasquale & Cole

115 Pine Avenue, Suite 560, Long Beach, CA, 90802

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Russell James Cole's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Sylvana | September 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Civil Rights

Honesty Integrity Experience

DePasquale & Cole! If U R seeking a Civil Rights Attorney as well as General litigation Lawyer There is a "Russel Cole" Super Attorney who will fight for ur rights with Knowledge, experience, professionalism, Integrity, Honesty and Hardwork! -In addition, Russ is an amazing great communicator ...and luvly sense of humor i must say. -It is by a stroke of luck that i was referred to him through an attorney i had just met showering at a pool. -When i expressed the difficulty endured in representing myself in my civil case she gave me his number . -I called him , arranged to meet at his office . -He heard my case , my budget ( none) and he agreed to represent me on contingency. -We signed right there and then the agreement. -He immediately went to wrk on my case and kept me posted daily of evrything and any correspondence and communication he was having with the other party. -Russel is the COLUMBO of Attorneys! -Subtle , smooth and he gets results . -We didnt have to go to trial cuz he was relentless and not the least intimidated by a bunch of attorneys representing the defendant in my case. -They offered a settlement to which we agreed and moved on. -Until this day I consider Russel Cole a friend an honor to have known him .. -I admire his honesty! Hes not commercial just after the money , and for that am extremly grateful in addition to the settlement. Therfore look no further. -Give him a call , decide and judge for urselves. Thank u Russ!

Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2008 | Child Custody

Honesty and Integrity

Russ Cole is the best lawyer I have had. I believe it is a general practice, I used him for a child custody and support matter. He does what is right and takes his role as an officer of the court seriously. If you need a lawyer you can trust, he is the one to go to.

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Education

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Loyola Law School

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University of California at Los Angeles School of Law

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Univ of California at Los Angeles

Languages

English

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