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Raul Coretana Sabado
also known as Professor Sabado, Raul Sabado
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Biography
Raul’s experience includes successfully representing clients in the CA Superior Courts of Rancho Cucamonga, Pomona, San Bernardino, Victorville, Riverside, West Covina, El Monte, Alhambra, Los Angeles, Fullerton, Banning and Santa Ana.
He has also represented clients who were being actively investigated by the police and has been successful at assisting clients to avoid criminal prosecution.
Raul was worked in both the public and private sector. Most notably, he served for 7 years as a trial lawyer with the Los Angeles County Public Defender. Moreover, he has been specially trained and experienced in handling sexual assault and domestic violence cases.
In 2016 he was elected President of the San Gabriel Valley Lawyer Referral Service (SGVLRS). The SGVLRS is a non-profit public service organization, certified by the State Bar of California that provides lawyer referrals to the public. On the board he was responsible for evaluating the credentials, experience, and ethical records of other lawyers who apply for membership.
In addition to practicing law, Raul has taught as an adjunct professor at Cal Poly Pomona for 15 years and is now an adjunct professor at the La Verne College of Law. He has earned an undergraduate degree from Cal Poly Pomona and a Juris Doctor degree from Loyola Marymount University.
Sometimes even REALLY GOOD people need REALLY GOOD lawyers!
I've defended thousands of DUI clients! Your case will have my full attention and experience.
Domestic violence courts use specialized prosecutors, laws, and judges. Hire me to even the odds!
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
55%
22 years | 15,000 cases
DUI and DWI
30%
22 years | 6,000 cases
Domestic Violence
5%
22 years | 2,500 cases
Expungement
5%
22 years | 200 cases
Fees and Rates
Awards
2015 2012
Licenses
Licensed in California for 21 years
State: California
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Sabado & Patel
(909) 626-5408
Fax
445 W. Foothill Blvd., Suite 102, Claremont, CA, 91711
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(909) 626-5408
Fax
9431 Haven Ave, Suite 100, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 91730
sabadolaw.com/Law Offices of Sabado & Patel
16033 E. San Bernardino Rd., Suite 203, West Covina, CA, 91722
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Posted by Kimberly | September 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Experienced and effective lawyer
Raul Sabado was the first lawyer I have ever hired and it was a great experience. When I was shopping around for lawyers I knew he was trustworthy because he was very informative and showed interest in my case. He took his time to talk to me several times before I actually decided to hire him. The...
Posted by Andrew | December 30, 2015 | DUI & DWI
Excellent Attorney
When my girlfriend’s family needed some help, someone I trusted recommended Sabado & Associates. We met with two of the lawyers there. Both were straightforward, smart, and fair with pricing. We met with attorney Raul Sabado about a DUI issue. Mr. Sabado was an expert at explaining to us...
Posted by Joe | December 28, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Highly suggested!
On several occasions, I have reached out to Raul for advice. In every instance, I received quality and thorough feedback. I received insight that several others that I had approached did not offer me. Raul’s insight comes from years of experience as a professor and attorney who specializes in the fie...
Posted by anonymous | September 17, 2015 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Another DUI statistic
I recently got another DUI which to my chagrin I never thought I would. Raul Sabado was straight to the point and factual about my circumstances, presenting best and worst case scenarios. When I had my first appearance at court, Mr. Sabado presented me with a best case scenario and I took the offer f...
Posted by Jazmine | June 23, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Genuine, Passionate and Flexible
I was referred to Raul Sabado by a friend who was interning at his law firm and encouraged me to pursue him as my lawyer. She informed me that Raul succeeds in the majority of cases related to my offense. That was very encouraging and I decided to meet with him to discuss my case. As soon as I walked...
Raul Coretana Sabado's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Sabado is a great attorney. I have known him for about 7 years and without hesitation I always recommend him to family and friends. I feel so confident in his work, that I would definitely hire him to represent my immediate family members if they were to encounter any legal issues down the road."
"I worked with Raul for several years and have known him to be a hard working, dedicated, and skilled trial attorney. He cares deeply for his clients and will diligently work up their cases to try and get them the best possible outcome. I highly recommend Raul Sabado."
"Raul is an incredibly intelligent and detail oriented lawyer. He works vigorously to make sure his clients receive the greatest representation possible. I endorse this lawyer."
"I know Raul to be a skilled and seasoned defense attorney as well as an educator. He zealously advocates for his clients bar none. I endorse this lawyer."
"I had unique pleasure of taking Professor Sabado's classes at Cal. Poly Pomona, as well as worked as a clerk for Sabado and Associates, APLC. Mr. Sabado is a tireless advocate for his clients and extremely well versed in criminal defense. I recommend Mr. Sabado for any criminal defense matter."
"I endorse this lawyer. Raul is a highly skilled advocate."
"Raul is an extremely skilled and seasoned attorney. He genuinely cares about his clients' interests. Raul analyzes long term effects of any potential disposition in order to ensure that his clients are able to achieve their life's goals. His background as an educator also enhances his ability to communicate with his clients in a clear and concise manner. Raul constantly goes above and beyond the scope of his representation in order for his clients' needs."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Raul for the past 5 years. He is an excellent attorney, friend and mentor. He is always prepared and fights diligently for every client. I endorse this lawyer."
"I've known Raul for a long time. Over that period, I've seen him in action - he is confident in the courtroom and compassionate with his clients. I have trusted Raul with matters/cases in the past, and I will do so in the future."
"Raul and I worked together at the Public Defender's office in Los Angeles. He is diligent, intelligent. precise and empathetic. I would not hesitate to endorse Raul."
"I worked with Raul while in the Public Defender's office. He is a smart, capable and diligent attorney who fights for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer, he is a tremendous resource for his clients due to his experience and work ethic."
"I have known Raul for over a decade and have been a constant witness to his legal career. He has approached each and every client’s case with great dedication and diligence. I have observed him in court on a number of occasions. He has handled all of his child custody and support cases with competence and compassion both in the courtroom and during negotiations. He presents his cases in court with fervor but always maintains composure and respect toward the court and other parties, a characteristic so many family law attorneys lack or easily lose, doing a great disservice to their clients."
"I worked with Raul for a little over a year in our adult criminal and juvenile delinquency assignments at the Los Angeles County Public Defenders Office. Passionate about this line of work, he was known to work around the clock, utilizing creative defense strategies to assist his clients. He was professional, polite, and effective. I have personally referred clients to Raul, who all contacted me at the end of their cases to praise his work and to thank me for referring him."
"Raul is an experienced, professional - a true advocate for his clients. Moreover, he is spreading his knowledge of the law to shape future attorneys. I would most definitely refer my clients to Raul. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Raul is very experienced in handling criminal defense matters and has been very successful advocating for his client's best interests."
"Raul Sabado seeks fairness in the criminal justice system. He is an experienced criminal defense lawyer with a tremendous and gifted ability in the courtroom, and you can depend on him to give you practical legal advice. I would refer Raul with complete confidence in his abilities."
"Mr. Sabado is very meticulous and thorough with his handling of cases. He is well versed in the law and during our six years together as deputy public defenders for L.A. County I watched him handle numerous complex cases with great success. I would highly endorse Mr. Sabado."
"Mr. Sabado is knowledgeable, experienced, and a tireless fighter for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Certificate - Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention Counselor, Project Sister Family Services
2016
Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine
2015
Nation's Top One Percent, The National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2014
Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine
2013
2013 Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine
2012
Dedicated Service Award, Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office
2012
Clients' Choice Award, Avvo.com
2011
Scholarship Recipient, American Bar Association & National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2000
Scholarship Recipient, National Contract Management Association
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Univ. of La Verne, College of Law
2013 - Present
President, Law Offices of Sabado & Associates
2013 - Present
Arbitrator, San Gabriel Valley Attorney Referral Service
2003 - Present
Adjunct Professor, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
2018 - 2020
Private Juvenile Defense Counsel (P.C. 987.2), Los Angeles County Superior Court, Pomona
2012 - 2013
President, Law Offices of Raul C. Sabado, APLC
2011 - 2016
General Counsel, URBAN Teens Exploring Technology
2005 - 2012
Trial Lawyer, Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office
2004 - 2005
Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Guerrero & Chan, LLP
2002 - 2004
Legal Assistant, Veatch, Carlson, Grogan & Nelson
2001 - 2001
Law Clerk, Monterey County Public Defender's Office
Associations
2018 - Present
Pacific Juvenile Defender CenterMember
2016 - Present
San Gabriel Valley Lawyer Referral ServicePresident
2015 - Present
Philippine American Bar Association of Los AngelesAttorney Member
2015 - Present
San Gabriel Valley Lawyer Referral ServiceBoard Member
2014 - Present
U.S. District Court - Central District of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice
2013 - Present
Eastern Bar Association of Los Angeles CountyAttorney Member
2013 - Present
San Gabriel Valley Attorney Referral ServiceAttorney Member
2012 - Present
Western San Bernardino County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2012 - Present
California DUI Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
2012 - Present
Team Chapter - West Covina / South HillsVice President
2012 - Present
State Bar of California, Family Law SectionAttorney Member
2012 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersAttorney Member
2011 - Present
State Bar of California, Criminal Law SectionAttorney Member
2004 - Present
California Faculty AssociationFaculty Member
2004 - Present
California State BarAttorney Member
2016 - 2017
San Gabriel Valley Bar Lawyer Referral ServicePresident
Sample of Legal Cases
People v. T.L.
Earned PC 1203.4 Dismissal in Client's Indecent Exposure Case
People v J.B.
Client get NO license suspension, admits a dry reckless and case is ultimately dismissed.
DMV v A.C.
Dismissed / Set Aside
People v. A.V.
Dismissal
People v. W.M.
Felony Dismissed on Day of Preliminary Hearing
People v. D.E.
Case Dismissed
People v. K.B.
Prosecutor Dismisses on First Day of Trial.
People v. D.M.
DUI dismissed. Client gets wet reckless. No loss of driving privilege.
People v. A.T.
Reduced to Misdemeanor - No Jail
People v. M.B.
Reduced to infraction and fine.
People v. I.G.
Felony DUI Dismissed
People v. E.F.
Domestic violence charges dismissed. Client kept his professional license.
L.C. v. A.P.
Client granted joint physical and legal custody of child.
People v. Gonzalez
Felony drug sales conviction reversed and new trial granted.
People v. F.H.
DUI dismissed. Client pleads no contest to drunk in public. No jail and no license suspension.
People v. T.M.
NOT Guilty Jury Verdict
People v. P.H.
Mr. Sabado convinced the prosecutor to reduce the charges to misdemeanor and client placed on probation.
People v. M.A.
Judge dismissed because jury could not agree on a verdict
People v. P.H.
Mr. Sabado convinced the prosecutor to reduce the charges to a misdemeanor and client placed on probation.
People v. L.K. (Juvenile)
Mr. Sabado convinces judge that accusation is Untrue (Not Guilty)
People v. R. P.
NOT Guilty Jury Verdict
Education
2004
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University
Juris Doctor
2000
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2015
Stages of Criminal Prosecution (Continuing Education)
Stages of Criminal Prosecution (Continuing Education)
2013
TEAM Network Meeting
Sometimes Even Good People Get Into Trouble
2013
TEAM Network Lunch
8 Common Criminal Law Myths
2013
Introduction to Public Law - Political Science Dept. (Spring 2013)
Public Law
2013
Fall Quarter 2013
Mock Trial
2013
Court Interpreter and American Translator Continuing Education
The US Legal System: Trial Courts
2012
Spring Quarter 2012
American Judiciary
2012
Introduction to Public Law - Political Science Dept. (Fall 2012)
Public Law
2012
Introduction to Public Law - Political Science Dept. (Fall 2012)
Public Law
2012
Fall Quarter 2012
Mock Trial
2011
Introduction to Public Law - Political Science Dept. (Spring 2011)
Public Law
2010
"Ask a Lawyer" Series
Is Law School Right For You?
2008
Juvenile Fitness Hearings - WIC 707(a)
Juvenile Fitness Hearing - Continuing Legal Education
2008
Arguing Common Trial Objections - MCLE
California Evidence
2007
Political Science Department
Advanced Trial Skills
2007
"Ask a Lawyer" Series Lecture
Know Your Rights In a DUI Investigation
2004
Political Science Department
Trial Skills
2004
"Ask a Lawyer" Series Lecture
How to Get Into and Survive Law School
Publications
2012
California State Univ., Class Materials
Strategies for Direct Examinations
2012
California State Univ., Class Materials
Strategies for Cross Examination
2006
California State Univ., Class Materials
Advanced Evidence Primer (FRE)
2005
California State Univ., Class Materials
Closing Argument Tips
2005
California State Univ., Class Materials
Opening Statement Tips
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers