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About Rick
Biography
Creative and skilled criminal defense lawyer with a focus on mentally ill defendants. Representing clients with compassion and tenacity, I bring innovative solutions to complex legal challenges and work tirelessly to secure favorable outcomes and protect the rights of my clients. Through advocacy and innovative strategies, I strive to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those I represent.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Washington for < 1 year
State: Washington
Acquired: 2026
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 4 years
State: California
Acquired: 2021
No misconduct found
Location
Lessem Newstat & Tooson LLP
789 S Victoria Ave., Suite 200, Ventura, CA, 93003
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Posted by Tim | June 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Cannot recommend Ricky enough!
Ricky was professional, reassuring, prompt, and very communicative throughout the entire legal process. He is an excellent asset and helped me navigate a very confusing and anxious time in my life. I am forever grateful for his kindness and patience.
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Experience
Honors
2023
Top 40 Under 40 -- Criminal Defense, Southern California, The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40
Associations
2022 - Present
Ventura County Bar AssociationMember
2022 - Present
Ventura County Criminal Defense BarMember
2022 - Present
Ventura County BarristersMember
2022 - Present
California Public Defenders AssociationMember
2022 - Present
Santa Barbara Criminal Defense Lawyers Bar AssociationMember
Education
2021
Pepperdine University School of Law
J.D., magna cum laude, Order of the Coif
2016
University of Queensland
Bachelor of Mathematics
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can a death threat charge (now 3rd strike) be dropped or reduced to misdemeanor if caused by a mental condition
23 Apr 2025
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.15BAC camarillo
17 Apr 2025
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Why isn't it malicious prosecution or a violation of your due process for an undercover to pose as 14 and not 16 in a sting?
22 Apr 2025