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Rudolph Ernst Loewenstein
also known as Rudy Loewenstein
About Rudolph
Biography
Mr. Loewenstein has been practicing criminal law since 1979. He started as a deputy district attorney in the Orange County District Attorney's office and while there handled all levels of misdemeanors and felonies. In 1984, Mr. Loewenstein opened up his own boutique law firm devoted exclusively to criminal defense. Since 1991 he has been designated as a Certified Specialist in Criminal Law by the State Bar of California, one of only a handful of such specialists in Orange County. Mr. Loewenstein has served as a Judge Pro Tempore for the California Superior Court and been featured in programs teaching new lawyers how to handle cases. He is a nationally recognized expert in criminal law and recently participated in Legal Talk Network, Lawyer to Lawyer, originating in Denver, CO, on the use of jailhouse informants in Orange County. His work has been featured on NBC Dateline and he has been a commentator for various news agencies. Mr. Loewenstein handles all criminal matters from DUI/DWI to the most serious felonies. He represented the CFO of Lincoln Savings and Loan in People v. Charles Keating, one of the largest bank fraud cases in US history.
Mr. Loewenstein's philosophy is to treat all his clients with the utmost respect and courtesy. He is honored by the trust placed in him by his clients and does everything within his power to live up to that trust and aggressively protects his client's interests.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
75%
41 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in California for 47 years
State: California
Acquired: 1978
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Rudolph E. Loewenstein
5031 Birch Street, Suite 100, Newport Beach, CA, 92660
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Posted by anonymous | December 07, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Litigation
DUI - possible felony charges
Rudy and staff did an amazing job. Keeping me grounded, informed and walking me through every step of a very stressful experience. My results were hard fought and fortunately for me a total success/win. I went all the way through a jury trial and trusted Rudy on blind faith. His experience, demeano...
Rudolph Ernst Loewenstein's Lawyer Endorsements
"Rudy is a fantastic lawyer, well-respected and experienced in the Courtroom. He loves what he does, and I strongly endorse him in the area of criminal defense."
"Rudolph Loewenstein is without a doubt the most qualified attorney to handle a criminal defense matter in California. He has extensive experience, is BAR certified specialist in criminal defense, and has handled countless cases ranging from misdemeanors to special circumstance murders. I have had the privilege of working with him on matters and could not compliment him enough. Hire him. I would if I was facing criminal charges."
"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent and obtains excellent results. Have sent him clients to represent in criminal matters and never had a complaint about the results."
"I strongly endorse this lawyer. Rudy is a true advocate for his clients. Rudy is also very personable and makes his clients feel at ease in sometimes very difficult circumstances."
"I endorse this lawyer. He's tough and honest and is a hard worker."
"I endorse this lawyer.Rudy is a highly skilled and aggressive criminal defense lawyer who is willing to go that extra mile for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Rudy is an exemplary lawyer. Of the criminal defense attorneys I know, Rudy has always been a particularly bright example of an individual who takes his job seriously and soberly considers the legal issues his clients face. I endorse him."
"I endorse Rudolph. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"For any criminal case, from DUI to the big, bad felonies, Rudolph "Rudy" Loewenstein is the best. Period. He gets many cases dismissed before trial by carefully reviewing the evidence to see if there are grounds for having the case dismissed before trial. I would hire him if I ever needed a lawyer, particularly if it was a case with some tough-to-get-around facts."
"I have referred clients to Ruldolph "Rudy" Lowenstein and I have seen him in action in court. He knows the law, how to work on a case and he is very effective in the courtroom. I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
1991
Certified Specialist Criminal Law, State Bar of California
N/A
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
N/A
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
Work Experience
1984 - Present
Attorney, Law Offices of Rudolph E. Loewenstein
1982 - 1984
Attorney, Bonnie Bridges, Mueller, O'Keefe & Nichols
1979 - 1984
Deputy District Attorney, Orange County District Attorney's Office
Associations
1978 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
Harbor Bar Association
Past President
Exchange Club of Irvine
Past President
Provisors
Member
Criminal Defense Bar Association
Member
National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
Member
California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
Member
California Public Defenders Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
People v. Michael Payne
NOT GUILTY ALL COUNTS
People v. William McDougall
PROBATION
People v. Savador Jimenez
NOT GUILTY ALL COUNTS
People v. Salvador Jimenez
NOT GUILTY ALL COUNTS
People v. Marco Nava
NOT GUILTY ALL COUNTS
People v. Charles Keating, Lincoln Savings and Loan
Mr. Symes' maximum sentence was in excess of 12 years and he got house arrest.
Education
1978
McGeorge SOL Univ of the Pacific
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Univ of California Berkeley
Speaking Engagements
2012
MCLE
Handling First DUI Case
2009
Bridging the Gap
Criminal Law in Your First Year of Practice
2008
Bridging the Gap
Criminal Law in Your First Year of Practice
2007
Bridging the Gap
Criminal law in Your First Year of Pracitce
2006
Bridging the Gap
Criminal Law in Your First Year of Practice
2005
Bridging the Gap
Criminal Law in Your First Year of Practice
2004
Bridging the Gap
Criminal Law in Your First Year of Practice
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers