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Chat withState: California
Acquired: 1992
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2017
2658 Del Mar Heights Road, Suite 220, Del Mar, CA, 92014
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by William | October 30, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Richard is a fraud and crook. I have contacted Richard D. Huffman when my friend gave me his phone number and set up a meeting. It was in the Starbucks in Mission Valley which I did not questioned due to my friends references. It was a big mistake. I have hired Richard for a lawsuit against my landlo...
Posted by Lupe | September 2, 2013
He response in a timely matter, explains the Law language in simple words. Will try to help out people like us that are in hardship financial in a way that would be best for both.
Posted by Pauline | November 19, 2012
I have known Mr. Huffman for approximately ten years. As a sworn investigator, I collaborated with him on numerous cases and observed his diligence, professionalism and successes often. When I incurred physical injury, due to no fault of my own, Mr. Huffman was the obvious choice to represent me in m...
Posted by David | November 6, 2012
For over a year Richard Huffman has been assisting our company with all of our legal issues. He has handled everything from athlete endorsements to our collections issues. He has even helped us draft letters of intent with European companies. We can call him at any time to take care of any problem, a...
Posted by Frederick | October 26, 2012
We were in dire straits: we were running our business from a location that was not properly zoned for what we were otherwise licensed to do. It was an administrative problem, and Mr Huffman resolved it for us, quickly, quietly, and without disrupting out business. We are VERY happy with the result/
"Richard Huffman is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show his commitment to serving clients as well as his level of experience. He is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly."
"This attorney works very hard for the clients and keeps up with the law by attending legal seminars to assist them in this regard. I endorse this attorney."
"I have known Richard Huffman for over 15 years. I first worked with him when he was a deputy district attorney. He was always tough but fair. Recently I have had the pleasure of working with attorney Huffman on the defense side. He has made the transition from prosecutor to defense attorney seamlessly. Moreover the breadth and depth of his legal knowledge is very impressive. I wholeheartedly recommend Richard Huffman. He is one of San Diego's finest lawyers."
"I have known Mr. Huffman for almost 30 years, we went to law school together, worked on opposite sides prior to his retirement from the District Attorneys office and have had co-defendant cases together since then. He is honest, reliable, conscientious and does very good work for his clients. I am very happy to provide him with this endorsement and to continue working with him."
"Richard Huffman is a great lawyer with a wide variety of experience. I worked against him when he was a prosecutor and worked with him when he became a defense attorney. He always fights for his clients and gets good results. You are in good hands."
"I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly. He is a top notch attorney with years of experience under his belt. He is ethical and passionate. What more could you ask for?"
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2017.
Disbarment issued in CA, 2017
updated on 09/14/2017Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the California State Bar to understand the reasons for disbarment.
Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2015
updated on 01/13/2016This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Public reproval with/duties issued in CA, 2013
updated on 01/08/2014A censure or reprimand issued by the Supreme Court or the State Bar Court that is not a matter of public record unless imposed after the initiation of formal disciplinary proceedings. No period of suspension is imposed. The reproval may be imposed with duties or conditions.
2005
Dedicated Service Award, San Diego County District Attorney's Office--Juvenile Division
2001
Distinguished Service, San Diego County Youth Court Program
1999
Distinguished Service Award--Youth Court, San Diego County District Attorney's Office
1995
"Trial Dog" Award, San Diego District Attorney's Office--East County Branch
1993 - 2010
Deputy District Attorney, San Diego County District Attorney's Office
2012 - Present
San Diego County Bar AssociationAppellate Court Committee
2012 - Present
California Appellate Defense CounselMember
2011 - Present
Appellate Defenders, Inc.Panel Attorney
2011 - Present
San Diego County Bar AssociationBusiness Law Section
1994 - 2001
San Diego County Youth Court ProgramExecutive Director
Multiple prison sentences
1989
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2013
The Other Side: Working with the Prosecution
2000
Establishing and Maintaining a Youth Court Program
1999
Establishing and maintaining a peer court program
1999
Investigation and Prosecution of Automotive Repair Fraud
1997
Investigation and Prosecution of Auto Repair Fraud
2007
2000
Spanish
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