Eugene Carson III

Eugene Carson III

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 20 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Riverside, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence ... +2 more

3890 11th Street, Suite 103, Riverside, CA

About Eugene

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

I am a former Deputy District Attorney. We have gotten murder charges dismissed, domestic violence, rape, robbery and DUI cases dismissed. I am familiar with the practices of the District Attorney's Office. I can use that insight to your advantage!

20 years | 1,000 cases

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Licensed in California for 20 years

State: California

Acquired: 2005

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Eugene Carson

3890 11th Street, Suite 103, Riverside, CA, 92501

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Eugene Carson III's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

119 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 18 reviews | Trustworthiness

Posted by E | May 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Outstanding Legal Support – Case Dismissed Before Charges Filed

I was facing a felony arrest for assault, and hiring Mr. Carson was a great decision. From the start, he was professional, knowledgeable, and strategic. He provided multiple well-thought-out options for handling my case, always keeping my best interests in mind. What impressed me most was how he g...uided me through gathering key supporting materials and used them effectively. He drafted a persuasive letter to the District Attorney, presenting our case clearly and convincingly. In the end, the DA decided not to file charges — a result better than I could have hoped for.

Posted by anonymous | January 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

1000% Recommend to Hire Eugene Carson!!!

This is the lawyer that will help you with your legal issues with care that feels like he is a family member trying his hardest for you. I have known Eugene for about a year and half now, and met him under unfortunate circumstances that he really helped me through into the best outcome possible. When... I met Eugene, I did not know what to do, and I was helpless/in shock/scared. I called over 25 different lawyers to figure out who to hire and ultimately chose Eugene. I chose Eugene because he was very patient, kind, approachable, human, and empathized. I took too much of his time, but he never made me feel like a bother. I met him twice before hiring him and he was so kind and assured me everything will work out. When everything initially happened, he spent hours on the phone talking through different scenarios, strategizing, and providing clear directions on how we should proceed. I went from feeling lost to having choices and a plan. I need to emphasize how patient, kind, genuine, and responsive he was through the initial process. As the process continued, he kept me updated with everything and arrived early to support every needed appearance. Everything went as smooth as it could. Eugene comes with years and years of experience working in the DA office, and has been very successful as a defense attorney. I followed his advice to keep living my life, and everything will work out. At the end, he helped me attain the best possible outcome and continues to check-in with me. Someone told me that a good lawyer has the good communication skills, analytical skills, integrity, experience, negotiation skills, attention to detail, and creativity, and a great lawyer has all those skills listed and knows the system/the judges/the DA office/etc. and I will say that Eugene is a great lawyer. He operates at the highest level with his skills, is extremely caring, respectful, and likable with anyone he interacts with, and has built credibility within the justice system that you should hire and trust him with your legal needs. I have a lot of respect for Eugene, and I appreciate everything that he has done for me. I cannot thank him enough, and will be forever grateful to him.

Posted by Nick & Mayleni | November 09, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Stop Thinking & Just Hire Him. You will not regret it!

I was facing a felony burglary charge. Had a lot of evidence working against me. Called Mr Carson’s office and explained what was going on and how it was a huge miss understanding. Mr Carson believed in me and took my case. My cousin was facing the same charge with me but she had a public defender. F...irst day in court her public defender advised her that she should take the very first deal she got offered because it was the best she would get. Mr Carson told me to have faith in him and give him time. So 8 months after turning down that first offer, I am clean. He got the whole case dismissed. No jail time, no charges, no fines . Nothing at all. This man is great. His office is very help and always keeps you in the loop. I Give him 100/10. Thank you Mr Carson.

Posted by Breshea | March 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Very amazing

I will start off by saying hallelujah! I am like the worst difficult individual to ever deal with though what it may seem. Eye is in beholder when look deeper I am more than forever can be proud to say that Mr.Carson's law office and his staff his team has not beat one but two of the charges I had ...against me. I want to scream it louder than the highest loud but let's not. Try to say less. I have had the pleasure of speaking with each individual meeting the ones that got to and spoke with who haven't that was a great honor, I appreciate the time took good to know They were dedicated committed you know in a city or the county it's usually what don't I'm a believer of have to try how will you know. I Never liked people saying what you couldn't do because that's not what our ancestors come from why have here like we are. In the past few months over 2400 to almost three thousand cases just being dismissed and I kept saying well why can't I be one of those. Black out who ever project not easy. I do think had I not hire Mr.Eugene I seen past probably kept trying to demand or taken that as do. So to take a case to trial and it was as if challenging because it's against all the odds same cycle especially given the different chain to it of how something could hinder they turned that around it was as if it skipped over and put it back where it should have had opportunity to been heard not not took for granted. Never been through it before so I wouldn't know how to act, Mr.Olen who was there side by side you couldn't believe the frustration and tears I had yes not because of being sad but sick and tired of being sick and tired. Set the record straight My Attorney fought this we won both cases dismissed! hands down that was fair that square the argument and great people decided not guilty. I highly recommend this Law firm that came through were committed stay dedicated because they can actually say they earned that it wasn't handed wasn't the television that was real! I stood there shaking my head at disgust because even I was going through self-doubt like man they've already been playing this for so long. If you want people that are dedicated, honest and really their to fight for you and uphold so rights aren't being violated either that over months made countless effort to have results in favor. Hearing and Seeing results I highly and this is just coming from me I would highly recommend this law firm because when you have all these other ones getting what-ever. Actually earned that and that is GREATNESS AT ITS finest !! Each one spoke return call spoke politely want what client needs and wants. Appreciate Mr.Olen for being a great guy of his word by his actions that he showed in and out of courts which was I'm going to give my best all can ask none took. I am a witness to that and the outcome was outstanding!! Just have to say you be impress literally I had to ask are we supposed to come back for this and Mr.Olen said no we did it. Congratulations I don't know where they were in the beginning but I am glad that I was able to find them during these troubles times that kept taking me down like where was the referee all this time? Hear negative and positive when comes to field they could have easily said no and wasted time they gave it a chance they gave it a try and got the perfect not guilty not one was against that means had great views and argument that they turn it around and did a mighty great job. So I do recommend Mr. Eugene Carson law office his team of paralegals the attorneys if that's the outcome you can get then this is the right place the right field and right Law office right sport get results enough proof to that. I recommend they have a lot of courage, call it out and stand not for themself and You. And I am grateful that they were on my side to me that's being more than honest and that was also a blessing but I didn't have to do it and wasn't alone. To pronouns my name right was enough to know March 17 2023 ✓✓✓

Posted by anonymous | December 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great attorney

First off I would like to say thank you Eugene! I have been using Eugene as my attorney and ONLY attorney for some years now. I’ve had my fair share of problems and when I needed help with my cases I could always count on Eugene. I’m talking about felonies turning into misdemeanors! Jail time turning... into community service etc. one particular case i had was a felony dui and I was facing 4 years in prison because of the nature and severity of what happened. Eugene was able to get me a deal of 90 days jail time/ 90 days house arrest instead of the initial 4 years prison sentence. if you’re looking for an honest reliable attorney that will work hard for you to get you the best deal Eugene is the man for that trust me.

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Eugene Carson III's Lawyer Endorsements

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Amir Alavi

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Carson for years as a prosecutor and now as a fellow defense attorney. He is as good as it gets and I highly recommend his services."

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Vincent Hughes

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Knowledgeable is an understatement! Eugene is a great attorney who fights tenaciously for his clients!"

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Gregory Rollins

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Back when I was a prosecutor, I had several cases wherein Eugene was the defense attorney. Without a doubt, Eugene is one of the most passionate and fiercest defense attorneys I had to go up against. You can rest assured that when you have Eugene as your lawyer, you have one of the best!"

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Mohammad Qazi

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Eugene Carson is the consummate professional and dedicated to his clients. I have seen him take the toughest cases and fight hard for his clients. He is an aggressive advocate for the accused."

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Juan Dotson

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I would recommend Eugene for criminal and family law cases. His experience as a prosecutor years ago gives him unique insight into how to resolve cases. When I needed Eugene to help on family law cases, he was informative and got the job done for our clients."

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Ronald Freeman

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Carson is a dedicated and compassionate advocate who has demonstrated time and again that he willing to go the extra mile for his clients."

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Stephen Allen

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He knows everyone. Expert in family law and criminal law. I've known him for years, on both sides and I highly recommend him!"

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Henry Rodgers

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Isaac Vega

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Knows how to get the cuffs off and keep them off!"

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Jonathan Mendoza

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Douglas Pryor

Criminal defense lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Eugene is a former DA and a great Criminal Defense Attorney !!"

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David Beyersdorf

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Taylor

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Eugene for many years. He is an aggressive attorney that is well respected in the courts. I have seen Eugene work out some great results for his clients time and time again."

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Kabir Randhava

Family lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I recently had the pleasure with working with Mr. Carson on a family law matter; the fear often in handling family law matters from an attorney's perspective is that opposing counsel will be especially difficult to deal with; however, this was not the case with Mr. Carson, him and I were able to take very contentious issues and meet and confer in an effective way for our clients; I was thoroughly impressed by Mr. Carson's ability to listen, his legal acumen but most importantly his willingness to find the best possible solution to the legal issues before him for his client. If you are looking for a passionate, skilled family law attorney look no further to Mr. Carson."

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Mieke ter Poorten

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I recently worked with Eugene Carson on a case in Riverside. He is a very dedicated, loyal and hardworking attorney. He is smart, fair and patient. I was most impressed with the passion he had to defend his client and research issues until he found the legal argument he needed to get a good result for his client. My highest recommendation."

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Amir Alavi

Criminal defense lawyer

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Gregory Rollins

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kenneth Hamilton

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mohammad Qazi

Criminal defense lawyer

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David Beyersdorf

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ronald Freeman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Juan Dotson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Stephen Allen

Criminal defense lawyer

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James Taylor

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kabir Randhava

Family lawyer

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Mieke ter Poorten

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2009

Employee of the Month, Riverside County District Attorney's Office

2007

Employee of the Month, Riverside County District Attorney's Office

Work Experience

2012 - 2019

Owner, THE CARSON LAW FIRM

2006 - 2012

Prosecuting Attorney, Riverside County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2013 - Present

R.T. Fields Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

Trial Advocacy Honors Board

Trial Attorney

2003 - Present

Moot Court Honor Society

Oral Advocacy Member

2003 - 2003

Consumer Attorneys Trial Advocacy Honor's Board

Trial Attorney

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Shaw

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Education

2004

Whittier College School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Loyola University

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

Speaking Engagements

2019

Heights Christian

Lawyer Ethics

Publications

Languages

English

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