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Richard Addison Steele

also known as R. Addison Steele II

5.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 28 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Santa Barbara, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

3887 State St, Ste. 102, Santa Barbara, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 28 years

State: California

Acquired: 1997

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Law Offices of Richard Addison Steele

3887 State St, Ste. 102, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105

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Posted by jaray christy | April 12, 2012

best lawyer in riverside county

As being a former client of his, Addison is one of the best at making an ugly situation turn beautiful. He know how to win and most of all he want to win. He will be honest with you and will always put you in the best situation as he can. I AM FREE WRITING THIS

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Mark Broughton

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Addison since we went to Death Penalty College together some years ago. I have followed his career ever since. He is one of the best, most creative, and aggressive trial lawyers I know - a trial lawyer's trial lawyer! He is committed to his clients and the Constitution, and is never afraid to speak truth to power. You will be very happy you hired him to represent you! Mark Broughton"

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Richard Verlato

Criminal defense lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Friend

"Addison has the best trial record in Riverside County, especially in homicide and other serious matters. He does criminal defense only. If he is appointed to be your lawyer, you hit the lottery."

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Jeffrey Kerrane

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Richard since 1992. He is an intelligent lawyer who really cares for his clients rights."

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2009

Defender of the Year, California Public Defenders Association

2007

Public Defender Award/Public Defender highest award, Riverside County Law Offices of the Public Defender

2002

Most Valuable Attorney, Santa Barbara County Public Defender

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Deputy Public Defender, Riverside County Law Offices of the Public Defender

1998 - 2002

Deputy Public Defender, Santa Barbara County Public Defender

1998 - 1998

Attorney, Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Dennis Castro

Full acquittal of all charges including rape

People v. Jaray Christy

Acquitted of murder

People v. Robbie Catchings

Full acquittal of all charges including murder.

People v. Albert Cobb

Full acquittal of attempted murder

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Univ of San Diego SOL

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Univ of California Berkeley

undergraduate

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Languages

Spanish

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