Randy Sue Pollock

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Randy Sue Pollock

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 50 years

Federal crime Lawyer at Oakland, CA
Practice Areas: Federal Crime, White Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, Drug Crime

286 Santa Clara Avenue, Oakland, CA

About Randy

Biography

Randy Sue Pollock is a highly experienced criminal defense attorney in state and federal court

Randy Sue Pollock was named Attorney of they Year 2011 for her win in a federal RICO case.

Randy Sue Pollock has demonstrated success in all types of white collar federal and state cases.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Federal Crime 50%

50%
Criminal Defense 20%

20%
White Collar Crime 20%

THIS INCLUDES STATE AND FEDERAL

20%
Drug Crime 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in California for 50 years

State: California

Acquired: 1975

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Randy Sue Pollock

286 Santa Clara Avenue, Oakland, CA, 94610

rspollocklaw.com

Randy Sue Pollock's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

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Posted by Terry | April 01, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Randy walked me through the valley of shadow of death

Ms. Randy exemplifies professionalism and expertise while consistently demonstrating compassion in every interaction. We have full confidence in her abilities, and her dedication and sterling reputation among legal circles are widely acknowledged. Working with Ms. Randy has been a pleasure, and we wh...oleheartedly endorse her to anyone seeking an attorney who champions justice and steadfastly defends their case. In my situation, her impact extended beyond measure, not only for me but for my entire family. Describing the complexity of our circumstances in a few sentences is challenging. However, Ms. Randy adeptly navigated a serious case with multiple serious charges, resulting in minimal disruption to our lives. Thanks to her skillful assistance, I was able to retain my licenses and continue my professional pursuits. Importantly, she treated me not merely as a client, but as a cherished member of her extended family.

Posted by anonymous | July 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Make Randy The First Call

I am an attorney myself. I practice civil law (the kind that doesn't involve law enforcement). I had a family member get into some trouble a few years back. The job Randy Sue did was INCREDIBLE. I can't recommend her enough. I have referred others to her over the years, and I would not hesitate ...to send my best friend or family member to her in the future, should they find themselves in the unenviable situation where they needed advice from a criminal defense attorney. Your civil liberties and freedom from the government are not something to be taken lightly; should you get in a situation where you need help and advice I would highly recommend you at least consult with Randy Sue.

Posted by William | July 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Superb Defense

My son was accused of a serious crime in a sensitive area of the law and I was in urgent need of a top notch criminal attorney to act as lead defense counsel. After describing our complicated situation to a highly regarded litigator, he immediately recommended and introduced me to Randy Sue Pollock. ... She changed her schedule to meet with my son, assessed the circumstances, calmly explained a legal path forward and gave him hope that, while the outcome was uncertain, there was a light at the end of the tunnel. More importantly, she expressed a genuine concern for his personal well-being and recommended immediate psychological counseling to treat his anxiety. Over the ensuing months and numerous court appearances, Randy exhibited an extraordinary degree of expertise as she conducted the investigative discovery and research needed to navigate areas of the law not clearly defined by legal statutes and precedents. While the judicial process moved along, Randy convinced the prosecution to allow my son to spend priceless time in productive rehabilitation. In the end, after Randy submitted two brilliant briefs, including arguments addressing and challenging some discrepancies in the law, my son avoided a prison sentence and is now on probation and well on his way to rebuilding his life. Randy’s intelligence and superior knowledge of the law combined with her warm and straight-forward manner of communicating are traits not often found in her profession. Her ability to connect with and gain the respect of prosecutors and judges are equally impressive. My son, my family and I are eternally grateful for her kindness and commitment to upholding the highest standards of the law. We found in this process that the playing field is not always even, nor the game always fairly played, but that having a great lawyer can make all the difference. It is for those reasons that we give Randy Sue Pollock our highest recommendation.

Posted by anonymous | February 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best Lawyer I could have ever obtained- Case Dismissed

I met and hired Randy to defend me back in 2014, in a medical marijuana case involving two counties, multiple raids, gun's, and plenty of medicine. Randy was fantastic! She was not just concerned to give me the best representation possible (which she did), but she was their to help counsel me throu...gh this difficult time in my life. This was my first issue with the legal system so I was definitely someone that didn't know anything about the processes. I would also consider myself a bit of a needy client. Randy walked me through the process and kept me focused on what's next all the way to the end. Randy was able to stop one of the DA's involved from filling charges against me by communicating how the information from that case was already being used against me. In the end Randy was able to help me restore my life after she got the case dismissed through a wonderful argument in a motion to suppress. She did a fantastic job with the witness during her examination. I could not have asked for a better attorney and now feel like I have the chance to do whatever I want "another chance at this game of life". I feel like I should be referring to you as my "Gladiator" since your work granted me Freedom! ....No Probation...No Jail.....Just Case Dismissed

Posted by Andrew | December 02, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Amazing Attorney - Highly Recommended

I hired Randy a few years back when I was arrested with very serious marijuana based conspiracy charges. At this time my life was falling apart and I needed someone with a clear head to sort through the mess I was in and help me make some rather important decisions. Randy came through for me in so ...many ways. She acted as my attorney, psychologist and friend all at the same times. From the get go, she laid out for me how she thought the case was going to play out. She had been through similar cases before and was very familiar with the laws surrounding my case as well as the prosecutors I was going up against. As my case continued to play out, I realized that Randy was correct in the beginning about how this was going to unfold. It was hard for me to believe that there was any way for me to not go to prison, but that was what she was telling me. Over the duration of my case I learned a lot about how the legal system works and it's nothing like what you typically read online. I learned that many cases come down to the working relationship between your attorney and the prosecutor. Judges typically go along with the recommendation from the DA or AUSA but getting to that point relies on how well the prosecuting team gets along with your attorney. This is where Randy came in huge for me. Choosing an attorney when you get arrested is one of the largest decisions you will make in your life. I interviewed a few and some were far more expensive, but I did think that more money was going to solve my problem. I found Randy to be extremely compassionate and her sincerity in wanting to help me along with her amazing track record is why I chose her and you should too!

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

BEST WHITE COLLAR LAWYER, LOS ANGELES DAILY JOURNAL

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Women Lawyers in the Law, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Top Attorney, San Francisco Magazine

2012

Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2011

Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Attorney of the Year Recorder, Northern California Super Lawyers

Work Experience

1988 - 2017

Attorney, Law Offices of Randy Sue Pollock

1986 - 1987

Associate, Goodman and Topel

1979 - 1985

Attorney, Federal Public Defender's Office

1976 - 1979

Attorney, Stockton Public Defender

Associations

2013 - Present

Bar Association of San Francisco

Criminal Justice Executive Committee

2000 - Present

NORML Legal Committee

Member

2000 - Present

NORML

Member

1988 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

1988 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1976 - Present

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Member

2024 - 2026

Federal Bar Association NDCA CHAPTER

President

2014 - 2016

United States District Court, NDCA

Rules and Practice Committee

2013 - 2017

Women Attorneys Advocacy Project

Committee Member

1980 - 1990

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Board of Governors

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Corbin

Probation---no time

US vs. Corey Walker

60 months

People vs. Cordoba

charges not filed

US vs. Liping Liu

30 months

US vs. Swim

No charges

People vs. Uzoma

Case dismissed; arrest sealed

US vs. Keltner

All evidence suppressed; case dismissed

US VS. CERNA

Not guilty

People vs. Vincent Reed

Not Guilty

People vs. Vincent Reed

Not Guilty

US VS. BAUER

Not guilty mail/wire fraud

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Education

1974

UC Hastings COL

JD - Juris Doctor

1971

Univ of California Berkeley

AB - Applied Baccalaureate

Speaking Engagements

2015

NORML

SENTENCING

2010

National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws

SENTENCING

2009

NORML

FEE AGREEMENTS AND SENTENCING

Languages

Spanish

Activity

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