Established in 1972, under the leadership of Marlin G. Stapleton, Sr., a former California Highway Patrol Sergeant and Judge Pro-tem in the Orange County Family Law Court, Stapleton & Stapleton carved out a reputation as the leading firm of its kind in California.
Joined in 1983 by Marlin G. Stapleton, Jr., Stapleton & Stapleton's highly regarded expertise expanded from family law and personal injury to include the handling of complex criminal cases.
Since his father's passing in 2004, Marlin G. Stapleton Jr. has continued to carry on the firm's tradition of superior and ethical legal representation as a sole practioner dedicated exclusively to criminal defense. In his nearly 30 years experience as a criminal defense trial attorney, he has handled numerous high profile cases here in Southern California and is widely recognized by both the courts and his peers as one of the top defense attorneys in Orange County.
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Acquired: 1983
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17581 Irvine Blvd, Suite 100, Tustin, CA, 92780
5 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | September 24, 2009 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Best lawyer
Mr. Stapleton is the finest attorney I have ever met. Every one at the court knew him and held him in the highest regard. Very trustworthy and exstremely ethical. I can not believe the deal he got for me.
"I endorse this lawyer. Marlin Stapleton is one of the most experienced and capable lawyers in Orange County. I would highly recommend him."
"Marlin is a great lawyer. I have been associated with him on multiple cases. He cares about his clients and is always prepared. I recommend him highly to anyone who needs representation."
"Marlin Stapleton is one of the finest criminal trial lawyers that I know. He cares about his clients, he fights for his clients, and he is respected in the community not only for his skilled trial work but also for his terrific results. I couldn't say it any better than this - I would trust him with the future of my own family members."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Mr. Stapleton on numerous matters, including a death penalty case and several murder cases. He is thoroughly prepared and professional. He is very aggressive and zealously defends his clients, but he is also ethical and honest. He is a truly great advocate and always has the best interest of his clients in mind. I would not hesitate to send a loved one that was in trouble to Mr. Stapleton."
"Marlin has tried more cases to verdict than any other lawyer I know. The results he has attained in the murder cases and death penalty cases he has tried are nothing short of incredible. Marlin's courtroom skills, intelligence and experience allow him to continually achieve impressive results for his clients. I highly recommend Marlin."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Marlin Stapleton is a superior lawyer, highly experienced in complex criminal cases. Very intelligent and knowledgeable, with great legal skills, I strongly endorse him."
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2011
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Preeminent Lawyer, Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
2010
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Preeminent Lawyer, Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
2009
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Preeminent Lawyer, Bar Registry of Preeminent Lawyers
2008
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
Preeminent Lawyer, Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
2007
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
Preeminent Lawyer, Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
2006
Preeminent Lawyer, Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
2006
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
Preeminent Lawyer, Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
2004
Preeminent Lawyer, Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
2004
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
Preeminent Lawyer, Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
2002
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2002
Preeminent Lawyer, Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
2004 - Present
Managing Partner, Law Offices of Marlin G. Stapleton, Jr.
1983 - 2004
Partner, Stapleton & Stapleton
1983 - Present
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Case Dismissed
Found Not Guilty by Jury
Conviction Overturned; New Trial Granted
Reduced Sentence and Probation
Found Not Guilty by Jury
Found Not Guilty by Jury
Case Dismissed pursuant to Defense Motion
Found Not Guilty by Jury
Case Dismissed
No Charges Filed
1983
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
BS - Bachelor of Science
1979
A.A.
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1995
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Expert Witness on Effective Assistance of Counsel
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Consultant on Effective Assistance of Counsel
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Expert Witness on Effective Assistance of Counsel
2008
2005
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