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Richard Alan Eldridge

5.0
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 43 years

Family Lawyer at Sacramento, CA
Practice Areas: Family

615 Tenth Street., Suite A, Sacramento, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 43 years

State: California

Acquired: 1982

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 1998

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Law Office of Richard Eldridge

615 Tenth Street., Suite A, Sacramento, CA, 95814-0894

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Richard Alan Eldridge's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

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Posted by Al | April 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Great attorney

I hired Rick Eldridge after spending several thousand dollars and many months with an attorney that did little to help me. In less than 4 months Rick was able to settle my divorce and save me a lot of frustration and money. His communication with me was always timely, understanding, and concise. Ang...ela his secretary/paralegal is also a delight to deal with. If you’re looking for a family law attorney that is highly skilled and will keep your best interest in focus you can’t do better than Rick Eldridge

Posted by Brooke | November 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Family

A worthwhile call

Life can be unexpected, and suddenly needing support in family law is one of the most vulnerable spaces to find yourself in. Rick Eldridge and partners is both fierce and articulate in the manners of law but compassionate and relatable in character. He is responsive, efficient, and a wealth of exper...ience and knowledge in the legal realm… but most importantly he makes the experience of family law feel less terrifying and disempowering. I am so grateful to the quality of his services, and the relief of having support through this difficult time. I was in a very challenging and less than amicable separation that dragged on, it was a minor case that should have been straightforward… however without representation I found I kept on making compromises and never getting to settlement. the other party’s attorney refused to engage me and kept redefining the agreements. But once I enlisted Rick’s support, he went above and beyond securing my best interest. I felt like I finally had a voice in the dialogue. Despite it being a minor case, Rick gave his full attention and expertise to the matter, and made time to address all of my concerns. He gave time, consideration, and thoughtfulness, and was available to answer all questions and concerns. He saved time, energy and provided a sense is calm in a painful situation, his services were truly invaluable.

Posted by ALICIA | December 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

What I needed during this difficult time ...

I selected Richard Eldridge to handle my divorce case, and I could not be happier with the level of service and professionalism I receive. He is patient in explaining the legal process and options available to me. He always makes time to answer my questions and address any concerns I have. He list...ens carefully and works tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome for my case. In addition to his legal expertise, what sets Richard Eldridge apart is his compassion and professionalism. Throughout the process, he is always available to answer questions and provide guidance, no matter how minor the issue. The attention to detail and thorough knowledge of the law is evident in every aspect of my case, and I am consistently impressed by his dedication to my best interest. I am grateful to have Richard Eldridge and his team on my side during such a difficult time, and I highly recommend him to anyone in need of top-notch legal representation in a divorce case.

Posted by J. Magee | March 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

You will not find anyone better than Richard!!!

There is truly not enough wonderful things to say about Richard and his entire office! Having an unsuccessful experience with another attorney, I was privileged to meet Richard and Deborah about 5 years ago. His professionalism, availability and understanding is second to none. The office staff ke...pt me apprised every step of the process and were always there to answer questions regarding my case. The office was very honest and upfront about everything. They didn't just tell me things I wanted to hear to make money off me like most attorneys, but instead would let me know the realty of each situation. Not once did I feel like they didn't care about my case. My case was a 5 year custody battle that they were involved in every step of the way, even late nights when needed. When I was going through this roller coaster, it was comforting to have Richard and his team on my side, fighting for my family as though it was their own! They treated myself and my kids as though we were their own family, and to this day, they will always be part of our family for all that they did. My case was successfully settled last November and without Richard, Deborah and Angela, my family wouldn't have gotten through it. Without a doubt, I highly recommended them for any Divorce or Child Custody issues that you are going through! Thank you again Richard, Deborah and Angela for all that you did for my family! I will never be able to thank you enough!

Posted by anonymous | July 02, 2014 | Family

Most trustworthy and hardworking family law attorney in Sacto.

My case involved custody issues, spousal support, visitation and every other family law issue you can throw into the ring between a couple getting a divorce with three children. The other side was extremely abrasive and rude when I had to deal with them before hiring Rick but once I retained him the ...nonsense, and bullying from my ex husband and his legal team stop immediately. I appreciate not only Rick's knowledge within family law but his patients, guidance, and most importantly friendship as a professional colleague. His office staff including his paralegal, legal assistant, and secretary could not have been more pleasant in answering my questions or setting up appointments for me to meet with Rick directly. They always walked me through everything and always made sure I understood what was happening in my case at all times. They also continuously sent me electronic copies of ALL of my documents pertaining to every aspect of my case, making keeping my paperwork organized and all together a walk in the park. My case was miserable before I hired Richard and would have been miserable without him So happy with the outcome of my case and know that if I have any future family law issues (pray to God not) that I will come straight to Mr. Eldridge's office and would be welcomed back with open arms!

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 1998.

Discipline, Probation; no Actual Suspension issued in CA, 1998

updated on 01/20/2016

This sanction means the attorney had a suspension placed on hold (and ultimately removed) by complying with certain requirements.

Public reproval with/duties issued in CA, 1995

updated on 02/07/2010

A censure or reprimand issued by the Supreme Court or the State Bar Court that is not a matter of public record unless imposed after the initiation of formal disciplinary proceedings. No period of suspension is imposed. The reproval may be imposed with duties or conditions.

Honors

2015

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California

Education

1982

McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific

JD - Juris Doctor

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California State University, Sacramento

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