Born and raised in the San Joaquin Valley, I graduated from California State University of Fresno and the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law. After law school, I returned home to practice law and began my career at the Fresno County Public Defender’s Office in order to gain valuable trial experience. When I left the Public Defender’s Office and decided to open my own practice, I was on the “Major Crimes Team” which consisted of attorneys that handled the most difficult criminal cases like homicides, Three Strikes cases, cases with high prison exposures, cases involving complex legal issues, cases with a voluminous amount of discovery and cases receiving media attention.
I am recognized by the California State Bar as a Certified Legal Specialist in the area of Criminal Law and certified to handle death penalty cases.
In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and working on the family farm growing almonds, pistachios, cherries, and raisin grapes.
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| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Active | 1997 | 05/13/2021 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Specialist - Criminal Law | State Bar of California | 2018 |
| Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
| Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Principal | Law Office of Jon K. Renge | 1997 - Present |
| Public Defender | Fresno County | 1997 - 2005 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Bar of California | Certified Specialist - Criminal Law | 2011 - Present |
| State Bar of California | Attorney Member | 1997 - Present |
| California Public Defenders Association | Attorney Member | 1997 - Present |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford Sentinel | Support Hill for Superior Court judge | 2014 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific | JD - Juris Doctor | 1996 |
| California State University, Fresno | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1993 |
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Casey Martin, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 10, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I wholeheartedly endorse Mr. Renge who is an incredible Attorney, but also an incredible person.
Michael Fannon, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 22, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Jon in the Fresno County Public Defender's Office. He was one of the best criminal defense attorneys in the office. I recommend Jon for any kind of criminal defense case.
Samuel Luton, Criminal defense Attorney on May 16, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
John is an excellent attorney. I routinely consult John when I have complicated issues I need to work through. His people skills are unparalleled. I know no one who is better at convincing a judge to agree to his clients point of view.
Stephanie Negin, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 11, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. He is a fantastic person and lawyer.
M. Alvarez, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 10, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have worked with Jon countless times from simple hearings to full blown trials and he is always prepared and ready to take the good fight straight to the prosecutors. He has an excellent reputation for laywership, and I can say it is honestly well deserved. I endorse this lawyer.
Christopher Martens, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 19, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have learned a lot from this lawyer, I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on May 27, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Jon. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Sergio Benavides, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 9, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Joseph Tully, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 2, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jon Renge is truly a master criminal defense attorney and I'm proud to say that he was my mentor as I was coming up in this field. I could not think of a finer attorney to represent anyone during a time of need. I wholeheartedly endorse Mr. Renge as one of the best attorneys practicing in the state today.
Scott Levy, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 24, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Renge is an absolute legal assassin! Keep it up sir!
Vijay Dinakar, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 24, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Mitchell, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 2, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Jon is a tremendous attorney. I've personally seen him in action and we worked as co-counsel on a first degree murder case involving gang-enhancements. The preliminary hearing on the case lasted for nine days. He was exceptional !! I would not hesitate to recommend him, he is an absolute bulldog.
Frank Nunes, Criminal defense Attorney on May 22, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have known John Renge almost all my life. He is smart, a great advocate for his clients and personable. He truly enjoys serving his clients.
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