Tate Ryan Lounsbery

Tate Ryan Lounsbery

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 20 years

Child abuse Lawyer at El Cajon, CA
Practice Areas: Child Abuse, Juvenile

270 E. Douglas Avenue, El Cajon, CA

About Tate

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Child Abuse 90%

I represent clients accused of child abuse or neglect in court and in Child Abuse Central Index (CACI) Grievance Hearings. I handle CACI hearings up and down the state of California. I also train and consult with child abuse mandated reporters on California child abuse and neglect laws.

90%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 20 years

State: California

Acquired: 2005

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Lounsbery Law Office, PC

270 E. Douglas Avenue, El Cajon, CA, 92020

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Tate Ryan Lounsbery's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

89 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 33 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | May 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Abuse

Worth the investment!

Tate Lounsbery was recommended to us by a respected and loved attorney friend of ours at the time we received CPS's decision on our case. We were filled with despair, fear, and stress at this time and our friend's glowing recommendation of Mr. Lounsbery gave us the first glimmer of hope. He told us t...hat Mr. Lounsbery was "the best child abuse appeal hearing attorney in Southern California" and was someone we most definitely needed in our corner. Following this recommendation, we ended up interviewing just one other attorney in addition to Tate. Tate's knowledge of the process, the laws surrounding child abuse and child endangerment in our state, and his overall compassionate, yet straight forward and confident demeanor shined through in the interview process. We did not have to think twice to hire him after this initial meeting. You will NOT find anyone better. He charges a flat rate that may seem high, initially, but once you begin the process and realize how many variables there are and how much time is spent waiting, you will clearly see the reason for the seemingly high fee. You cannot predict how long things will take and because these cases are Tate's specialty, we fully trusted him and it paid off. Tate had us fully prepared when our hearing date came around and he worked tirelessly to find laws in our favor and so very eloquently delivered and prepared many indisputable arguments that neither we or, I believe, any other attorney could have. The decision, in our case, was changed from "substantiated" to "inconclusive!" We are forever grateful for Tate!

Posted by anonymous | May 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Abuse

Testimony for Mr. Tate Lounsbery

I'm so thankful to have hired Tate's services last year after I was put on CACI by the San Mateo County CPS. Tate's knowledge of the CPS's workings is invaluable for his clients. My name was taken off of CACI recently and I credit it all to Tate's persistence. Moreover, Tate came across as very under...standing, nonjudgmental, honest, and frank in our initial communication. I value this a lot in a person. In short, he didn't promise me anything but delivered well above & beyond my expectations. I would highly recommend Tate to anyone in a similar situation like mine. Thank Tate!

Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

Excellent Experience in spite of the circumstances

I hired Tate to represent me in a CACI grievance after arguing with the county about it for over a year. Being on the CACI had the potential to be extremely detrimental to my career, livelihood and reputation. I shopped around and consulted with several lawyers and decided on Tate based on recommenda...tions from other lawyers, past clients, and his willingness to share information, youtube videos, etc. to help potential clients in spite of whether he had been retained or not. This told me that he truly cares about what he does, and that is what I needed. He was recommended by a fellow attorney as a "bulldog" who would absolutely fight for me. In spite of how high my expectations were for Tate going into our agreement, he far exceeded anything I could have ever asked for. During one of the worst ordeals of my life, Tate immediately put me at ease. His knowledge of the CACI and related laws is outstanding, and he was able to answer any question I ever had beyond my expectations. I literally had to do nothing; he handled every single detail and just told me when and where to show up. I no longer had to worry about logistics, or paperwork, or documentation, or going back and forth with the county. He took all the stress away from the situation and was consistently professional and courteous to any individual we had to work with. Additionally, he took care of everything over the phone or via email to save me expense as I live in a county several hours away from him. The only time he traveled here was for the hearing as he was able to successfully do everything else at a distance. I was blown away by the ease I felt throughout the process. He was very reassuring to me and I always felt like I was in good hands. Tate is more than just an attorney. It is obvious that he cares about his clients and is highly vested in the outcomes of any cases he takes on. Throughout the entire process, I felt like I was his only client as he was consistently available and just a phone call away if I needed anything at all. Needless to say, we won my case, and it was an uphill battle. I truly believe I could not have done it without him; he was worth every penny. I highly recommend Tate to anyone facing a CACI grievance hearing. I cannot say enough about how pleased I am with everything that Tate did for me, and my family.

Posted by James | October 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Abuse

CACI Expert Tate

Tate Lounsbery did a great job with exonerating me of an improperly substantiated child abuse finding. I highly recommend his services.

Posted by Steve | July 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Abuse

Tireless Advocate

Mr. Lounsbery is experienced and knowledgable in the area of Child Abuse Defense. He is affable and pleasant to work with. He worked many, many hours for a very reasonable fee. After reading the documentation that he'd sent to San Mateo County ahead of the Gomez Hearing, the lawyer for the cou...nty informed us that it had changed its finding from "Substantiated" to "Now Unfounded or Inconclusive." The hearing date was cancelled. This saved me money, because I had planned to pay expert witnesses to testify on the day of the hearing. This saved me time, because I did not have to wait until up to 30 days after the hearing to find the result. Of course, the system is capricious. Your results may vary. But Tate Lounsbery will make a tremendous effort on your behalf.

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Tate Ryan Lounsbery's Lawyer Endorsements

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Somair Alam

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tate is an exceptional criminal defense attorney whose reputation speaks for itself. Highly recommended lawyer."

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Kristine Blagof

Child abuse lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I worked as opposing counsel with Attorney Lounsberry on a dissolution case. His knowledge of the law and professional demeanor throughout the case not only impressed me, but also made the case a delight throughout. I have also witnessed Attorney Lounsberry in the criminal courts, and would not hesitate to recommend him to any person needing criminal defense."

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Adam Jackson

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"He is an exceptional lawyer and revered in the field of Criminal Law. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Tate. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Zachary McCready

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Lounsbery is a top-notch, honest, and highly competent attorney. I whole-heartedly vouch for his ability to get cases dismissed and win trials when a trial is needed. You can trust him."

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Marc Applbaum

Unknown lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Lounsbery is a very professional and solid attorney. I have known him during my time as a prosecutor and defense attorney. He is always on point with an answer and can assist in a pinch. i endorse highly."

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Matthew Forsse

Child custody lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Concidine

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. Lounsbery for a few years and I have always found him to be very knowledgeable on the law. He works very hard for his clients and always puts their interests first. I would recommend Mr. Lounsbery for any criminal defense or DUI cases you may have."

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Alex Ozols

Unknown lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer!"

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Scot Neudorff

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Tate for a number of years and have referred many cases his way. When it comes to felony cases in San Diego County, Tate is an excellent choice as a defense lawyer! I can honestly say that I confidently endorse this lawyer!"

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Manuel Barba

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I had the pleasure of working with Tate Lounsbery at the October 2012 NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Test Practitioner course I co-taught with Robert La Pier in Irvine, CA. Tate was an outstanding student and was one of the top scoring student attorneys in the course. Tate is a very knowledgeable attorney and I highly recomend him."

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Nicole Valera

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I had an opportunity to work closely with Tate Lounsbery during a recent DUI training and I was very impressed. His dedication to his clients is obvious, and his eagerness to improve and hone his DUI trial skills was unmatched. Mr. Lounsbery is now equipped with the best tools possible to fight the cops on your DUI - he has completed the same DUI course they are required to complete and can now run circles around them during trial and DMV hearings. I gladly endorse and recommend Tate Lounsbery."

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Sarah Powell

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tate is a talented, knowledgeable and hard working attorney. It is obvious he takes great pleasure in represents his clients and does so aggressively and zealously. Further, he has the outmost courtesy and professionalism to all those that he comes in contact. I certainly endorse this attorney."

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Jeffrey Bullard

Criminal defense lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Tate for over six years and worked closely with him on numerous matters. Tate is an excellent attorney who truly cares for his clients and it shows. Excellent results and excellent communication make Tate a wonderful attorney that I am proud to know and proud to endorse."

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Elizabeth Molea

Family lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Tate Lounsbery is a personable, knowledgeable and well respected member of the San Diego legal community. He is extremely professional and zealously advocates on behalf of his clients. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an exceptional attorney."

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Jon Pettis

Unknown lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Lounsbery is a very talented and dedicated attorney. In the opportunities I have had to see him work in court, he has been professional and well versed in the law. In the conversations I have had with him, he has demonstrated a keen legal mid. Most importantly, he obviously cares for his clients and thei concerns."

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Samin Vali Beringer

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I would highly recommend Attorney Lounsbery to anyone who is looking for a qualified and reliable attorney to represent them in their matter. He is extremely knowledgeable in the law and his experience speaks for itself."

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Isileli Mataele

Litigation lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Tate was my attorney but we also work together. I can't say enough about how highly I think of him. I have asked him to represent me on other issues."

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Matthew Wallin

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Tate Lounsbery is an excellent criminal lawyer. Tate is someone I would recommend to anybody in need of stellar legal services."

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Rastin Ashtiani

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"Tate Lounsbery is a dedicated aggressive criminal defense attorney. If I found myself in trouble I would want Attorney Tate Lounsbery representing me."

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Kristine Blagof

Family lawyer

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Steven Duditch

Family lawyer

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Vikram Monder

Criminal defense lawyer

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Zachary McCready

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Marc Applbaum

Criminal defense lawyer

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William Concidine

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

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Alex Ozols

Criminal defense lawyer

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Scot Neudorff

Criminal defense lawyer

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Manuel Barba

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Nicole Valera

Criminal defense lawyer

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Robert Daniels

Family lawyer

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Sarah Powell

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jeffrey Bullard

Criminal defense lawyer

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Elizabeth Molea

Child support lawyer

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Jon Pettis

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Cassandra Hearn

Criminal defense lawyer

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Samin Vali Beringer

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Roy Doppelt

Family lawyer

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Anna Yum

Criminal defense lawyer

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David Shapiro

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Forensic Soriety Assessment Certification, Forensic Sobriety Assessment

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2012

DWI Detection and Standardized Fied Sobriety Testing Qualified, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)

2008

Certificate, Children's Advocacy Institute

2005

Order of Barristers, Order of Barristers

2005

Editor, San Diego International Law Journal

2005

Member Certificate, United States District Court, Southern District

2004

First Place, Consumer Attorneys of San Diego

2003

Finalist, Thorsnes Closing Argument Competition

2003

Member Certificate, USD National Mock Trial Team

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Owner, Lounsbery Law Office, PC

2006 - 2011

Associate Attorney, Wallin & Klarich

Associations

2013 - Present

California DUI Lawyers Association

Member

2011 - Present

California Public Defenders Association

Member

2011 - Present

LDS International Society

Member

2009 - Present

San Diego Criminal Defense Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

J. Reuben Clark Law Society

Member

2005 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2012 - 2013

International Society for Horticulture Science

Member

2006 - 2007

Orange County Bar Association

Member

2006 - 2007

South Orange County Bar Association

Member

2006 - 2008

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Jane Doe

Case Dismissed

Ppl v. J.D.

DUI charges dismissed

Ppl v. John Doe

Case dismissed

Ppl v. John Doe

DUI Charges Dismissed

County v. Jane Doe

Allegations Dismissed

People v. John Doe

Case dismissed

DMV v. Jane Doe

Client's driver's license was reinstated by DMV

People v. Jane Doe

No Jail

DMV v. Jane Doe

Saved Driver License

People v. Jane Doe

Case dismissed.

John Doe v. Jane Doe

Success

People v. Doe

Reduced to an infraction.

Mom v. Dad

Success.

Dad v. Mom

Success.

Jane Doe v. John Doe

Success

People v. John Doe

Charge dismissed.

People v. JD

DUI Charges Dismissed

People v. Jane Doe

Case dismissed.

Mom v. Dad

Success

People v. Alfredo T.

Case Dismissed

John Doe v. Jane Doe

Success

County v. Doe

Success

People v. Anon

1 day of jail on a violent strike case

People v. Anon

Case dismissed.

People v. R.K.

Home Vandalism Case Dropped

People v. B.B.

Domestic Violence Case Dropped

People v. S.P.

Rape Case Dropped

People v. B.R.

Hit and Run Case Dismissed

People v. D.S.

Assault and Battery Case Dismissed

People v. J.T.

Child Molest Charge Dismissed

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Education

2005

Univ of San Diego SOL

law

2002

Brigham Young Univ

undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

2016

HFMA Region 11 Symposium Creating a Child Abuse Prevention Plan

2016

CHSA 2016 Annual Conference Creating a Child Abuse Prevention Plan

2016

ACSA 2016 Every Child Counts Symposium

Child Abuse Recognition & Reporting

2015

MCLE Event

Analyzing CA's CACI Laws

2013

Roundtable Discussion

U.S. Constitutional Rights

2011

Mock Trial Event

The Trial Process

2010

Roundtable Discussion

Citizenship in the Nation

2010

MCLE Seminar

DUI Statute and Case Law Updates

2009

MCLE Seminar

Detection and Prevention of Substance Abuse and Mental Illness

2008

Roundtable Discussion

Bill of Rights

2008

MCLE Seminar

Detection and Prevention of Substance Abuse and Mental Illness

2007

MCLE Seminar

Discrimination and Bias in the Legal Profession

2006

MCLE Seminar

Legal Ethics and Rules of Professional Conduct

Publications

2013

Lounsbery Law Office Winning Strategies in DUI Defense

2008

El Latino Miranda Rights

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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