Rudolph Ernst Loewenstein

Rudolph Ernst Loewenstein

also known as Rudy Loewenstein

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 47 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Newport Beach, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

5031 Birch Street, Suite 100, Newport Beach, CA

About Rudolph

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 75%

Defending accused in all State and Federal Courts. Certified Specialist in Criminal Law by the State Bar of California for over 22 years.

41 years

75%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 47 years

State: California

Acquired: 1978

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Law Offices of Rudolph E. Loewenstein

5031 Birch Street, Suite 100, Newport Beach, CA, 92660

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Rudolph Ernst Loewenstein's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

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Posted by Brian | April 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Well he sure was good in the beginning but wait until you hear how it ended!

So first off my family (parents) hired him to represent me and at first he was great met him one time and then he passed his honestly I have nothing but just praise for his late assistant Jeremy. He was the most down to earth hard working guys (specifically talking about Jeremy not Rudy here) anyway ...once Rudy stepped back in as lead in my case I needed to get a couple things done like get multiple cell phones recovered etc. well I’m on probation and I get arrested, on top of the $25,000 he charged my parents he asked for ANOTHER $5,000 and not only did he not show up to the first court hearing, the next day (it was re-scheduled for him) he comes in and does literally nothing and I got the normal 60 days w/ half PLUS an ankle monitor tacked on. So ya anyway fast forward and I’m trying to get my cell phones back so I text him asking him if I can get them back we chatted on the phone and this seemed to be a very big deal for him to submit s return of property for my iPhone 10s and 11s 2 were a week old. So he negotiated that he would only do 2 return of properties because one wasn’t an iPhone and the other the screen was cracked (so minus ~$1,500 for losing 2 phones) and when we were trying to get them back he said he needs my passcode. I didn’t know the code to the phone he didn’t even know which phone it was (not his fault) so I told him it could be any of and I gave him 2 or 3. About a week later he tells me they don’t work the passwords. I replied ok it has to be this code or this code but I’m quite sure it’s this code. His reply verbatim “ I’m done with trying to fix your phone issue. Your passwords don’t work and I am not spending anymore time on it.” Anyway I was shocked by that so pretty much was done with him but couldn’t hire a new lawyer cause he had already charged us $30,000 he ended up giving me the detectives number and basically said good luck. I got my phone (only one) back so far. Honestly in my opinion don’t waste a single dollar hiring this guy, find someone else who will work hard for your hard earned money because in my opinion he did not do that at all here. Lastly, I recently texted him about getting my ankle monitor removed. No reply ever not a single thing. Take this for how it is, if I had to do it again I would find a different lawyer.

Posted by Ruben | April 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Mr Loewenstein's staff goes the extra mile to be helpful and courteous

I hired Mr Loewenstein to help me fight two separate DUI's after researching attorneys and finding out that Mr Loewenstein had previously worked in the DA's office and knows almost everyone in the O.C. court system. He has a no nonsense way of explaining the facts and putting you at ease in any legal... predicament you might be facing. I could not be more pleased with the outcome of my case and would reccomend his services to anyone. Rudolph Loewenstein's staff is welcoming, courteous, friendly, and helpful. Always ready to go the extra mile. Great attorney, wonderful staff!

Posted by Evan | July 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney

He knows what he is doing people.

Rudy and I met through my father. He and Rudy had previously spoken about my situation and my family felt that Rudy was a solid pick for our first times experiencing something of this magnitude. Rudy professionalism and knowledge on how things operate in Orange county earned him every dollar he wo...rked for. He was clear about options and decisions at all times. I would recommend Rudy to anyone in the Orange county area for consultation.

Posted by anonymous | November 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Phenomenal Attorney!

I vetted many attorneys and chose retain Rudy and it may have been the wisest investment I have made. Rudy is very intelligent and well respected by his peers which is important to me when being represented. I was in a very unfortunate situation facing many felony counts but Rudy was straight with m...e about my case throughout the process and didn't sugarcoat the situation. I was concerned but Rudy was very professional and ultimately got all felonies dropped and I just had minimal community service as my sentence. I could not be happier with Rudy's service and I would absolutely recommend him to everyone.

Posted by anonymous | February 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

DUI/Hit n Run/DMV RESULTS ORIENTATED

Rudy was hired by me because he is a tenured lawyer with a deep, rich and wide breadth of success. His knowledge of the attributes of representatives in the DA's office is a valued asset that separates him from others. His straightforward approach and ability to both communicate effectively to the f...amily and set expectations was greatly appreciated. Rudy is a gifted professional with knowledge, experience, efficiency and most importantly results orientated. He operates with a moral compass and complete integrity. Anyone who has a need should only make one call.

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Rudolph Ernst Loewenstein's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jonathan Little

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Jonathan Reza

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Herman Thordsen

Unknown lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Gary Talavera

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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John Rosenbaum

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He's tough and honest and is a hard worker."

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David Swanson

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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David Berkley

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Levine

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Morvarid Ahmadi

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Zachary McCready

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Scott Nathan

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 Association

Member

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.

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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

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