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Ruben David Frias
About Ruben
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Primarily focused on criminal defense matters in Orange County.
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Licensed in California for 19 years
State: California
Acquired: 2006
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2015
Location
Law Offices of Ruben David Frias
511 E 1st Street, Unit H, Tustin, CA, 92780
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Posted by anonymous | November 25, 2013 | Criminal Defense
Awesome attorney!
I was charged with felony domestic violence, assault with a deadly weapon, criminal threats and using a knife. Two strikes! I had a public defender who did nothing but make my case worse each time we went to court. My bail went up, charges got added and I had to beg my family to hire a lawyer. T...
Ruben David Frias's Lawyer Endorsements
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Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington
Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13
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"Mr. Frias is a regular within with Orange County Criminal Courts. I have seen him in court plenty of times. He’s always well prepared, articulate, and assertive. I recommend his services without hesitation."
"I have know Ruben since law school. Smart and diligent, he is an outstanding attorney. I would not hesitate to recommend him."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2015.
Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2015
updated on 12/14/2018This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Ruben’s comment:
“Did not submit education requirements on time. The error was corrected and there is no ongoing issue.”
Honors
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Excellence Award - Civil Procedure, CALI
N/A
Excellence Award - Contracts, CALI
N/A
Excellence Award - Property, CALI
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Attorney, Frias Law Firm
2012 - 2016
Attorney, Law Office of Sheny Gutierrez
2009 - 2012
Attorney, Earl Carter & Associates
2007 - 2009
Attorney, Gilbert & Marlowe
Associations
2018 - Present
California Public Defenders Association
2016 - Present
American Bar Association
2008 - Present
Orange County Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
People v. Hurtado
Not guilty by jury
People v. Alvarez
Case dismissed at preliminary hearing.
People v. Arredondo
Dismissed
Education
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Chapman Univ SOL
law
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California St Univ Fullerton
undergraduate
Speaking Engagements
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Law Mentorship
Criminal Practice
Publications
2018
Frias Law Firm
You have the right to remain innocent
2006
Chapman Law Review V. 9
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Languages
Spanish
English
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Q&A
Can a 550 (a)(1) offense be reduced to a misdemeanor? And if so, will it come off of a persons record after a period of time?
21 Nov 2013
Q&A
Can I choose to go to jail instead of paying fines?
21 Nov 2013
Q&A
Can I contact the judge directly in my criminal case?
15 Nov 2013