$ 350-350 per hour
Rodney Richard Rusca
About Rodney
Biography
Rodney is a Fresno native who graduted from Sanger High in 2000 and California State University, Fresno, with a B.S. in Business Administration in 2004.
Rodney graduated from McGeorge School of Law in the winter of 2008, and was admitted to the California State Bar in June 2008. In 2009, Rodney earned a Masters in Business Administration from California State University, Sacramento.
Rodney worked with the Stanislaus, Solano, and Fresno County Public Defender's Offices. During that time, he learned what cases were worth and how to take cases all the way through jury trial. The fast paced environment of those offices has given him the experience necessary to feel comfortable and competent in any courtroom. After joining the firm in April of 2012, Rodney was trained and now accepts Family and Insurance law cases.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
30%
17 years | 3,100 cases
Personal Injury
30%
13 years | 40 cases
Divorce and Separation
15%
13 years | 140 cases
Child Abuse
10%
15 years | 120 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
27%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 17 years
State: California
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Rusca Law
5588 N. Palm Ave. Suite #Q5, Fresno, CA, 93704
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Posted by anonymous | March 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Business
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Rodney is a powerhouse of kindness and intelligence, he has been a positive mentor and has guided me through the confusing court system. He has helped me with complicated family law and business matters and his advice is priceless. Rodney es una fuente inagotable de bondad e inteligencia, ha sido ...
Rodney Richard Rusca's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Rodney for a long time, even before he began practicing law. Over the years, I have watched him grow into a great lawyer. He has gained a great deal of experience at the Fresno County Public Defender’s Office, which he now uses for his private clients. He is a very talented and creative attorney with a lot of insight on the law. He focuses on getting justice for his clients and he will stand up to the prosecutor. You are in good hands because Rodney will fight for you if you have a criminal case."
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Experience
Honors
2013
Top Lawyers in California, The Legal Network
2004
Cum Laude, Fresno State University Honors College
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Part Time, Alternate Defense Office Fresno
2011 - Present
Associate, Rusca and Rusca Law
2008 - 2011
Defense Attorney, Fresno County Public Defender
Associations
2009 - Present
Fresno County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2009 - Present
Fresno County Young Lawyers AssociationMember
2005 - 2006
Junior Barristers AssociationPresident
Sample of Legal Cases
People v. Lopez
Not Guilty on all counts
Education
2007
McGeorge SOL Univ of the Pacific
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
California State University, Sacramento
Masters in Business Administration
2004
California St Univ Fresno
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
elawclinic.com launches episodes on trial
Trial Preparation
Publications
2009
internet
www.elawclinic.com
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can a doctor's note excuse you from paying child support?
22 Apr 2017
Q&A
Do I have to pay restitution from theft when they got everything back and no damage was done?
26 Jun 2012
Q&A
I am charged with $6000 in welfare overpayment (fraud). Will I face jail time ? I have a good job and have paid back $1500
04 Jun 2012