R. Soltesz

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R. Soltesz

also known as Roland Lee Soltesz

3.7
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 22 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Salinas, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Drug Crime ... +4 more

137 Central Avenue, Suite 3, Salinas, CA

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Soltesz Law Group-Commitment. Determination. Results.

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 20%

Murder, Attempted Murder, Gang Crimes, Kidnapping, Robbery, Burglary, Death Penalty Cases

24 years

20%
Drug Crime 20%

Drug Violations

20%
Sex Crime 20%

Sex Offenses

24 years

20%
DUI and DWI 10%

24 years

10%
Domestic Violence 10%

Domestic Violence and Neglect

24 years

10%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 10%

Traffic Violation

10%
White Collar Crime 10%

Fraud

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in California for 22 years

State: California

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Soltesz Law Group

137 Central Avenue, Suite 3, Salinas, CA, 93901

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Soltesz Law Group

84 West Santa Clara Street, Suite 790, San Jose, CA, 95113

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R. Soltesz's Reviews

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3.7 /5.0

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Posted by anonymous | August 28, 2017

A life saver

Mr. Soltesz was my public defender. I thought public defender's were all bad and don't care about you. Not this guy. He clowned the DA in court and got me a great deal. If I'm ever in trouble, I'm hiring this guy. Thank yOu Mr Roland!

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William Pernik

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"I worked with Roland Soltesz at the Public Defender's Office in Tulare County for a number of years. Unequivocally, I can say that Roland is one of the most gifted trial lawyers I have met. The public defender library used to have transcripts with his closing arguments from different trials. Young lawyers would read them to get ideas on how to structure their summations. Roland is creative, personable, and highly skilled. I heartily endorse him."

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Distinguished Lawyer, Lawyers of Distinction

2024

Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers Invitation Selection, National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2026 - Present

Owner, Soltesz Law Group

2017 - 2026

Of Counsel, Law Offices of William Pernik

2001 - 2017

Senior Deputy Public Defender, Tulare County Public Defender

Associations

2017 - Present

Monterey County Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2003 - Present

California Public Defenders Association

Member

2010 - 2017

Tulare County Bar Association

Board Member

2007 - 2016

Government Lawyers Association of Tulare County

President

Sample of Legal Cases

Murder at a quinceañera

Not Guilty

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Education

2003

San Joaquin College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

Pomona College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Tulare County Bar Association

CLE The Paperless Office

2015

Tulare County Bar Association

Defending Gang Cases

Publications

2004

CACJ FORUM Magazine Saving the Life of Efren Hernandez

Languages

Spanish

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