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Licensed in California for 59 years
State: California
Acquired: 1967
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Location
Bienert Miller & Katzman
903 Calle Amanecer, Suite 350, San Clemente, CA, 92673
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Posted by anonymous | February 04, 2015 | Criminal Defense
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I was charged with felony embezzlement. I provided Mr. Riddet with the supporting documentation of my innocence. He failed to follow-up with the DA as he promised to ensure that they received the information prior to them considering the filing of charges. He did not do that. The DA then charged me w...
James D Riddet's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Riddet is an amazing lawyer. I had the privilege of doing a 6 week preliminary hearing with him in a co-defendant aggravated white collar crime case in Orange County. He is so experienced and flawless in the courtroom. He is one of the most respected criminal defense attorneys in Orange County by both state and federal judges, prosecutors and defense attorneys. Anyone who retains the services of Mr. Riddet knows they are in good hands. He obtains incredible results for his clients due to his years of experience and level of respect he has in the legal community."
"I worked on several cases opposing Jim Riddet when I was a prosecutor in Orange County. He is among the very best criminal defense attorneys around. His professionalism and dedication lead to very good results for his clients."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Top Attorney, Los Angeles Magazine
2004
Best Lawyers in America,
2003
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1991
Best Lawyers in America,
1990
Best Lawyers in America,
1989
Best Lawyers in America,
1988
Best Lawyers in America,
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Of Counsel, Bienert Miller & Katzman
Associations
2014 - Present
American Board Criminal LawyersMember
1975 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaBoard Certified
Orange County Bar Association
Member
State Bar of California
Member
California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
Member
American College of Trial Lawyers
Fellow
1991 - 1994
California Attorneys for Criminal JusticeBoard of Governors (Second Term)
1991 - 1991
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1988 - 1991
California Attorneys for Criminal JusticeBoard of Governors
1975 - 1979
Association of Specialized Criminal Defense AdvocatesSecretary
Education
1966
Indiana University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1963
Indiana University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English