Richard Mehdi Oberto

Richard Mehdi Oberto

4.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 19 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Fresno, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals

516 W. Shaw Ave., Suite 200, Fresno, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 19 years

State: California

Acquired: 2006

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Law Offices of Richard M. Oberto

516 W. Shaw Ave., Suite 200, Fresno, CA, 93704

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Richard Mehdi Oberto's Reviews

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4 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | February 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney

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Saved me big time

I had a legal issue in the past. My public defense attorney at the time suggested we accept a felony and hope to plea down. Instead, I got in touch with Mr. Oberto. I have an entirely clean record thanks to him. Could not be more appreciative.

Posted by anonymous | February 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Legal Defense

Prior to hiring Mr Oberto, I worked with another well-respected attorney who was highly recommended. After not getting the quality of legal work I had hoped for, I called Mr Oberto. It was immediately evident he had an excellent fund of knowledge. He was professional, worked hard, and was compassi...onate in helping me. Normally I find details missed by other attorneys when working with them, but this was not the case when working with Mr Oberto.

Posted by anonymous | February 7, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

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Exceptional Knowledge

Richard is proficient in his field and has clearly had exceptional experience prior to starting his own firm. It is evident in how he communicates and helps you understand the legal issues involved in your case and how to address them. He is an honest and passionate advocate.

Posted by anonymous | February 1, 2013

FALSE IMPRISONMENT NO DUE PROCESS

RICHARD OBERTO IS ONE OF THE FRSNO CO. PUBLIC DEFENDERS ASSIGNED TO HANDLE MDO CASES. UNDER PC.2960 ECT. MY PICTICULAR CASE HAS BEEN PENDING FOR OVER SIX YEARS WITH NO RESILUTION FROM THE COURT. I HAVE REPEATIDLY IMFORMED HIM OF RELIVENT CASE LAW THAT CLEARLY SHOWS I HAVE BEEN ILLEGALLY DETAINED AT A...TASCADERO HOSPITAL BEYOND THE EXPERATION OF PRIOR COMMITTMENT ( MAR.17-2006 ) OBERTO HAS BEEN MY ATTOURNY OF RECORD FOR TWO YEARS NOW HE HAS FAILED TO CREATE ALTURNITIVE APPEARANCE ACCOMIDATIONS UNDER ADA.ACT . FOR ME TO APPEAR IN COURT IN PERSON. HE HAS FAILED TO PROVIDE MINUTE ORDERS THAT I'VE REQUESTED THREE TIMES IN WRITING AND DURRING PHONE CONVERSATIONS . HE HAS REFUSED TO PRESENT OR ARGUE MOTIONS THAT I MYSELF HAVE FILED INCLUDING FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM ILLEAGAL CONFINMENT PRESUANT TO, PEOPLE V. COBB (2010) HE HAS FIKED MOTIONS WITHOUT CONSULTING ME FIRST WHICH I FIKED OBJECTIONS ON TO THE COURT. THEN WHEN THE COURT DENIED HIS MOTION HE FILED AN APPEAL ON IT EVEN THOUGH I SPACIFICALLY INSTRUCTED HIM NOT TO. I CAN NOT COMMENT ON HIS PREFORMANCE AS A CRIMINAL DEFENCE ATTORNEY HOWEVER I DO NOT RECOMEND HIM FOR MDO CASES. THIS WAS WRITTEN FOR AND OF WRONGFULLY WITHHELD TREBASE OVER THE PHONE HIS WORDS MY TYPING.

Richard Oberto

Replied last February 2, 2016

I believe this client's criticism is exceptionally undeserved. Although the client had been represented by other attorneys, I was the first to prepare his case for trial and present it to a jury. I recall that the judge at one point praised my effort. A documentary film group followed the trial. It appeared that the group videotaped my performance, as well as other trial proceedings. I am confident that the video, if presented without any distortion, would do substantial credit to me. I believe I was passionate, articulate, and well-prepared. The trial resulted in a hung jury. The client represented himself in his re-trial. I understand that the jury returned a unanimous verdict against him. I wish him all the best in his appeal.

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2016

Certified Specialist, Criminal Law, State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization

2005

Best Brief, U.C. Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law, McBaine Moot Court Competition

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney, Richard M. Oberto, Attorney at Law

2014 - 2015

Associate, Weiss, Martin, Salinas & Hearst

2006 - 2014

Defense Attorney, Fresno County Public Defender's Office

Associations

2016 - Present

Fresno County Bar Association

Member

2016 - Present

Federal Bar Association

Member

Education

2006

University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law

J.D.

2002

University of California - Davis

B.A.

Publications

2016

Fresno Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog Law Blog

Languages

Spanish

English

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