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Rebecca Amelia Tapia

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Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 47 years

Criminal defense Lawyer Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2017
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Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 90%

Criminal Defense, Juvenile Delinquency, and Juvenile Dependency.

48 years

90%
Juvenile Law 10%

Represent minors charged with felony or misdemeanors.

43 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 47 years

State: California

Acquired: 1978

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2017

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Rebecca Amelia Tapia's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | June 28, 2014 | Debt Collection

untrustworthy

Ms. Tapia had me cover an appearance at the last minute. I did as a courtesy, going out of my way. She failed to pay me as agreed. I've sent numerous requests and she never responded.

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Norma Nogueda

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"Rebecca is a great trial attorney and a strong advocate for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Wendy Slavkin

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Rebecca Tapia for over 10 years. Rebecca is one of the best criminal defense lawyers I know. Her knowledge of the law, attention to detail and the results she gets for her clients is superb in every respect. I highly reccomend her for anyone in need of a topnotch criminal defense attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2017.

Disbarment issued in CA, 2017

updated on 01/23/2018

Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the California State Bar to understand the reasons for disbarment.

Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2015

updated on 01/13/2016

This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2010

updated on 01/20/2016

This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Interim suspension after conviction issued in CA, 1995

updated on 02/28/2011

This means the attorney temporarily lost his or her license to practice law while the State investigates whether the attorney should be disciplined. The suspension typically expires when the investigation is resolved.

Education

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USC Law School

law

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Univ of California at Los Angeles

undergraduate

Languages

English

Spanish

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