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Licensed in California for 39 years
State: California
Acquired: 1986
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Susan Rudoni Chapman's Reviews
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Posted by Brittany | August 24, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Business
Dedicated and Responsive!
A friend referred me to Susan when I had run into some unexpected legal problems related to my business. I have had terrible experiences working with other lawyers in the past, but Susan was a breath of fresh air! She was always available and whenever I reached out to her, she got back to me promptly...
Susan Rudoni Chapman's Lawyer Endorsements
"Susan Chapman is an excellent lawyer. I have had the pleasure of watching her advocate for her clients for 25 years. She is devoted to her clients and passionate about her work. Susan is highly respected by her fellow defense attorneys, prosecutors and judges. It has been my professional pleasure to co-counsel cases with Susan and she is a delight to work with. Anyone looking for the best in criminal defense representation should do himself or herself a favor and contact Susan Chapman."
"I am an attorney in Monterey County and have had occasion to refer some of my clients to Ms. Chapman. Each of my clients has expressed his/her satisfaction with their representation and results. I highly recommend her."
"I endorse this lawyer. Susan is well known in the legal community as an effective advocate for her clients"
"Ms. Chapman has my strongest endorsement. I have been both opposing counsel and co-counsel to Ms. Chapman and know her to be one of Monterey County's most well respected criminal defense attorneys. She is highly regarded by Judges, Prosecutors, and fellow Criminal Defense Attorneys because of her deep knowledge of the law and very effective courtroom skills. To her clients, she is conscientious and respectful and people are always well represented by Ms. Chapman."
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Experience
Honors
1997
Certified Specialist - Criminal Law, State Bar of California
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Chapman & Grio
1994 - 2008
Owner, Law Office of Susan Chapman
1990 - 1994
Owner, Law Office of Worthington, Miller and Rudoni (Chapman)
1987 - 1990
Owner, Hovde, Worthington, Miller & Rudoni (Chapman)
Associations
1995 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersDefense Specialist
1990 - Present
California Attorneys for Criminal JusticeMember
1987 - Present
Monterey County Bar AssociationMember
1986 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
California Public Defenders Association
Member
2009 - 2015
Monterey County SchoolsMoot Court Competition
1988 - 1989
Monterey County Bar AssociationExecutive Committee
Sample of Legal Cases
People v. Farrow
All felonies including Strike allegations dismissed. Plead to misdemeanor discharge of a firearm , community service hours in lieu of jail and a fine.
People v. Horvath
Vehicular manslaughter, case was dismissed after all evidence presented to jury. Defense made motion to dismiss under Penal Code 1118.
People v. Zamudio
Charged with murder and sexual assault, case dismissed.
People v. Miller
Strike allegations of residential burglaries dismissed;l plead to drug charges and placed in residential treatment
Education
1986
Monterey College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1976
University of Iowa
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
1994
Career Day
Salinas High School
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
My ex boyfriend is calling me nonstop literally 24hrs a day
20 Sep 2015
Q&A
Arrested for Domestic violence while on parole, what will happen?
20 Sep 2015
Q&A
Can I write a letter to an inmate while I have a retraining order again him?
16 Sep 2015