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Richard Allan Jayakumar

Licensed for 20 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

451 A St Ste 900, San Diego, CA

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Licensed in California for 20 years

State: California

Acquired: 2005

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Law Offices of The Public Defender

451 A St Ste 900, San Diego, CA, 92101-3623

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4.3 /5.0

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Posted by anonymous | February 12, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Results That Truly Changed My Life

I cannot recommend Mr. Jayakumar highly enough. From the very beginning, he treated my case with seriousness and professionalism. He took the time to understand my situation, asked thoughtful questions, and built a strong strategy focused on accountability and forward progress. Throughout the proc...ess, he was direct and realistic while also advocating strongly on my behalf. He communicated clearly about options and outcomes, and I always felt that he was fully prepared and working diligently behind the scenes. Because of his persistence and strategic approach, he was able to secure a reduction from a felony to a misdemeanor, have additional charges dismissed, and help position my case toward full resolution. His efforts made a significant difference in my future and in my ability to move forward with my family and career. I am extremely grateful for his representation and would highly recommend him to anyone in need of a strong defense attorney. — Grateful Client.

Posted by Blanca | February 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best Lawyer

Jayakumar is the best public defense lawyer you can have, he is in Charge of my brothers case and was able to get him a better deal that wouldn’t greatly jeopardize him with immigration. He was very communicative throughout the whole process, and we are happy with what he has been able to achieve.

Posted by Bob | October 28, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Best trial lawyer I've ever had

Mr. Jayakumar was the most knowledgable and hardest working lawyer I've ever had ( and unfortunately I've had a handful). He took extra time with me and my family to carefully explain each aspect of my case. He really went above and beyond advocating for me at each step of the proceedings. He real...ly fought for me. This guy was a bulldog during my jury trial; and it paid off... NOT GUILTY on all counts !!! I thank God every day he was my lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | September 24, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Never In My Life

He is horrible he thinks he can just do as he please and never involve you in your own case never return calls or lets you know whats going on even what to expect and never asks what you would like to do he is very arrogant and has no right to be I have never had to deal with someone so incompetent ...in my life he doesnt even try to speak up its sad when the judge actually had to hhelpus out and speak on our behalf because our attorney just sat there and definitely did not defend us or no what to say to simple questions if yoh ever have this attorney please take my advice fire him or you will regret it im warning you he should not be an attorney and acts smarter than he is worse experience if my life!

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Univ of Colorado Boulder

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