Ricson Cabungcal Dakanay

Ricson Cabungcal Dakanay

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 14 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Administrative Law ... +6 more

402 W. Broadway Ste. 400, San Diego, CA

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Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 14 years

State: California

Acquired: 2011

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Dakanay Law Group

402 W. Broadway Ste. 400, San Diego, CA, 92101

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Ricson Cabungcal Dakanay's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

141 Client Reviews

Showing 121 - 125 of 141 reviews

Posted by anonymous | July 15, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Excellent Attorney for any legal needs

Attorney Ricson was an instrumental part of resolving my case. I was charged with several felony charges filed by the District Attorney's office for stolen property and grand theft due to my former high school having instruments turning up missing. After an intense interview by a detective who didn't... seem to care much about my rights, I gave an untrue confession. This would have sunk the ship in any other case. The Law Offices of Michael Scafiddi tasked Attorney Ricson to handle my case. He was present at my arraignment, and every following hearing up to sentencing. Concurrently, Attorney Daly served as my main point of contact from the office. Ricson put up a defense that was second to none. His knowledge of the Riverside Courthouse proved very benificial in plea negotiations. He fought for my rights without fail, but also ensuring justice was served in a manner that was workable for both parties. Even when circumstances were not exactly in my favor, Ricson never stopped pushing for a better resolution. Due to Ricson's skill, the District Attorneys office agreed to revisit the case in the near future, and make the necessarules changes to the case to allow me to fully put my legal troubles behind me. Thank you Ricson for all your effort and hard work.

Posted by Christney and Bruce | June 29, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Instrumental in for saving our son's life

Ricson Dakanay is an extraordinary attorney working in the responsive, knowledgeable and compassionate law firm of Michael Scafiddi. Our son was charged with several felonies related to a serious mental health manic event. His legal knowledge, serious compassion and outstanding negotiating skills s...ecured the appropriate long term, mental health, inpatient treatment facility resolution to his case, which saved our son's life. Ricson was extremely responsive to any of our or the treatment center's communication needs. He provided guidance, explanations and support to understand and navigate the legal system for a very intricate path to a positive outcome. The strength, intelligence and determination Ricson exhibited during the legal process to facilitate the mental health treatment and lessening of the charges has provided an opportunity for son to pursue the inpatient and transitional mental health help he needs. We value Ricson and would highly recommend him as a competent, professional attorney. He has become a revered and honored friend of our family. We thank Ricson and the entire staff of the Michael Scafiddi Law Firm for saving our son from a prison sentence or the certain path of a manic event which may have caused his death.

Posted by Brice | June 17, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Five star intelligence

Rick was there for us entirely through our unfortunate matter and made a painful situation as painless as possible. He held himself with confidence which we were attracted to from the beginning. Every phone call was either answerd or responded to within minutes and he never made us feel like just a c...lient. He was very active in fighting our case from day one to day 200 he maintained the same level of ambition to beat our case and give us justice. I highly recommend Rick and his team they treat you like family and truly care about your well being. We are and forever will be extremly thankful for the quality of work and the quality of humanity rick provides if your looking for someone who will go the extra length to help you in your time of need look no further him and his team are the best of the best.

Posted by anonymous | June 08, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

excellent

Mr. Dakanay, Was extremely helpfull with my case, not only did he expalin and present my options in great details, But he has been instrumnetal in settling my case with great care and proffesional advice. I highly recommend Mr. Dakanay legal services to anyone.

Posted by Domenic | May 13, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Very helpful eventhough communication was tough.

Since I was out to see during most of our correspondence, we were only able to consult via email. However, Mr. Ricson and his assistant Mrs. Mitchell, were extremely compensating and very clear about the information I needed regarding my case, as well as giving me detailed instructions about how to ...fill out my paperwork and keeping me updated on any changes to my case. There was a slight misstep in regards to one of the line items of my probation, but Mr. Ricson handled it quickly and efficiently. I would definitely recommend Mr. Ricson to anyone with a similar case like mine!

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Ricson Cabungcal Dakanay's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gregory Rollins

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ricson is what you want in an attorney. He is professional, sharp, and is passionate about defending the rights of his clients. When I would have cases with him back when I was a DA, I always took Ricson seriously because he presented his cases well and argued persuasively for his clients. I endorse Ricson as a criminal defense attorney."

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Mohammad Qazi

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Dakany is an excellent lawyer and aggressive advocate for his clients. He is always prompt and professional in his court appearances and is well respected by Judges and Prosecutors."

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Michael Yap

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Dakanay has been my go to Attorney for all criminal matters. He is professional, knowledgeable, and aggressive. Mr. Dakanay has helped some of my own family members and friends with their cases. I highly recommend him for all criminal issues!"

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Neeraj Singh

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Very passionate and extremely competent attorney."

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John Murray

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I've seen Ricson at work and have entrusted him on my own cases. He is a hard working and incredibly intelligent attorney."

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Brian Shapiro

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Ricson Dakanay. He is a true advocate for his clients, leaving nothing on the table. I highly recommend Ricson."

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Michael Scafiddi

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Hard working caring lawyer who has a great passion and desire to serve his clients. Well respected for his command of the law and dui case Rick is a great advocate for his clients. I have had the pleasure to watch rick recently in a dui trial. He controlled the courtroom. I highly recommend him !"

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Dennis Kuntz

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly recommend Mr. Dakanay."

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Gerald Schnaus

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent record as a great defense attorney. Keeps his clients up to date and explains technical matters in a way clients can understand."

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Megan Scafiddi

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Dakanay always fully dedicates himself to his work so that his client can obtain the best possible resolution. Mr. Dakanay also keeps up to date on the newest information by attending workshops to help his clients."

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Martin Judnich

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I met Ricson at SFST DUI training in California. He has a wealth of knowledge on the subject and is taking the extra steps to help represent his clients. I would not hesitate to give him a call for representation."

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Benjamin Cates

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Ricson for several years as an associate in the same office. He works extremely hard to make sure that he receives the best results for his clients and he puts in countless hours guaranteeing that he is always prepared. Ricson has especially excelled at DMV hearings where he has saved many licenses for happy individuals. I strongly endorse Ricson."

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Jared Bartell

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ricson works hard for his clients. He is one of the few lawyers that personally goes to the DMV and court to fight for his clients."

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Jeanne Normandeau

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ricson is a skilled and compassionate advocate. He works hard for his clients to get them the best possible outcome on their cases. He is highly respected by the District Attorney's office as well by the judges that he practices in front of. He has an excellent reputation among the defense bar and is always willing to help other attorneys. I strongly endorse Ricson as an amazing attorney that will fight hard for you."

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Jeremy Waitman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stephen Allen

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is knowledgeable, an excellent advocate and well respected throughout the land courts. He knows the judges, prosecutors and has an excellent reputation."

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Scott Henry

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Dakanay is a great criminal defense attorney. He is compassionate towards his clients and is a zealous advocate on their behalf. Mr. Dakanay is respected throughout Southern California by opposing counsel, the bench and the defense bar. He truly cares about each and every client. Lastly, through hard work and determination Mr. Dakanay obtains nothing but favorable results for his clients. I without hesitation endorse Ricson Dakanay."

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Malalai Farooqi

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ricson is a wonderful attorney who always goes the extra mile for his clients. He treats each case with the utmost care."

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Kareem Ramadan

Criminal defense lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Ricson for several years and I highly endorse him for his criminal defense skills. Ricson is an extremely well-versed attorney and a sharp in-court litigator that you want on your side. He consistently demonstrates to judges and peers alike that he will always be prepared to defend his client's interests. He provides his clients with the effective advocacy that brings real results."

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Mark Murad

Unknown lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a great lawyer!"

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Alicia Freeze

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Gerald Schnaus

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Megan Scafiddi

Criminal defense lawyer

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Martin Judnich

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Brian Yin

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jeanne Normandeau

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Stephen Allen

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jared Bartell

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Scott Henry

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jeremy Waitman

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Malalai Farooqi

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Client's Choice, Avvo

2017

Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association

2016

Client's Choice, Avvo

2015

Client's Choice, Avvo

2015

NHTSA Standardized Field Sobreity Test Practitioner, Robert La Pier & Associates

2015

10 Best Attorneys for Client Satisfaction in California, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2014

The Mike Riddell Distinguished Alumni Award, St. Thomas Aquinas High School

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Lead Riverside County Attorney, Law Offices Of Michael A. Scafiddi, Inc.

2010 - 2011

Legal Intern, Cozen O'Connor

2009 - 2009

Certified Legal Intern, San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office

2008 - 2008

Legal Intern, Law Office of Miriam B. Riedmiller

Associations

2018 - Present

Filipino American Lawyers of San Diego

Member

2015 - Present

West End San Bernardino County Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

Riverside County Bar Association, Criminal Law Section

Member

2015 - Present

US District Court - Central District of California

Member

2015 - Present

US District Court - Southern Division

Member

2012 - Present

California DUI Lawyers Association

Member

2011 - Present

San Bernardino County Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Education

2010

California Western SOL

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

Univ of California Irvine

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Winning Strategies for Winning Lawyers"

DUI Law, Speedy Trial Rights, Informants

2017

State of the Courts, Sentencing, People v. Sanchez, MJ Legalization, Expert Witness Hearsay

2017 Criminal Practice Bench Bar Symposium

2017

Child Sexual Abuse Sexual Accommodation Syndrome (CSAAS)

How to Debunk and Challenge CSAAS in Trial

2016

Professional Responsibility for Practitioners

Refresher Course on Professional Responsibility Law and Principles

2016

Bias, Ethics, Substance Abuse Blitz

Bias, Ethics, Substance Abuse Blitz

2015

NHTSA DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing: Student Course

Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFST's)

2015

Gang Seminar and Investigations

Gang Charges and Enhancements

2015

Body Cameras in Law Enforcement

Body Cameras in Law Enforcement

2014

St. Thomas Aquinas High School 2014 Graduation

Commencement Speaker

2014

San Bernardino County Mock Trial

Aquinas High School Mock Trial Attorney-Coach

2014

ADA Basics Workshop

Legal Overview of the American with Disabilities Act of 1990

2012

Occupy San Diego

State of DUI Law and Current Trends

2011

Bridging the Gap

Introduction into the Legal Profession

Publications

2025

NBC 7 News La Mesa Hit and Run

2023

NBC 7 News Felony Vandalism

2022

Press Enterprise Watson Murder Dropped

2020

2019

The Press Enterprise Juvenile Matter - Riverside County

2019

2018

CBS 2 News Hate Crime

Languages

Tagalog

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