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27 Nov, 2020 by Jacqueline
He is an appointed referee by Judge William D. Stewart in a partition case in Burbank Ca. He is all about the money. He breaks the laws of civil procedure. Yet he got some kind of award for being such a "civil attorney" in 2013. Whatever you do if you see this guys name don't use him for anything.

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14 May, 2021 by Motor mouth
***IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING AN ATTORNEY ANYWHERE OTHER THAN HERE YOU NEED TO STOP LOOKING AND USE RUDY!!!!!! YOU WILL NEVER FIND BETTER!*** I needed an attorney a little over a year ago because I made a foolish decision to take something that want mine from a major retail store In an amount over $950. 🤦 Finding Rudy was easy because after searching "Best Defense Attorney for Veterans in Orange County" he was everywhere and his reputation precedes him in every single manner. From day one Rudy took time to listen to me, talk it out, and my biggest fear was the retainer given his credentials (definitely research them if you haven't because he is rare) and history in the courtroom. I was shocked at not only how fair his rates were but how willing he was to work with me on what I could afford payemnt wise. HE DID SOMETHING THAT NEITHER I NOR PRETTY MUCH EVERYONE IN COURT HAD EVER SEEN ON THE FIRST DAY AND I KNEW THEN I HAD THE BEST ATTORNEY MONEY COULD BUY. There was a confusion about an old case I had which the DA absolutely did not like and I was supposed to be arrested for it. The DA didn't like me too much at all I guess from day 1. Lol 🤷 I found out about this the DAY OF court and started sweating bullets as I knew I was going to jail if even for a book and release. NOT WITH RUDY. He literally had a bail bondsman already there with us and while I see the two officers getting up to come detain me, he somehow got the judge to agree to let me sit up in the courtroom until bail was posted for me. Even the cops looked confused like their birthday was taken away. AND his guy worked with me on payments without question because of Rudy's vouching for me. (I wish I remembered the bail company so I could recommend them) Long story short, I had some delays due to coronavirus but he managed to take 1 Felony, and about 5 or 6 Misdemeanors (I got them while on bail. Driving with suspended license.....x3 🤦, and a few others) and had Every...single....thing......*wait for it*...DISMISSED aside from the felony which was dropped to a misdemeanor with bare min. in restitution allowed, no jail time, and a small 10 hours of community service!!!!!!! What he did, how he did it, and the respect he has from every single person when he enters the courtroom makes you feel like you retained Superman or some type of high powered celebrity attorney. I am baffled at how humble he is with his track record and can only hope this review might save you time and a criminal record, as well as the smallest way I can pay it forward to Rudy. I will forever feel indebted to him. You will never regret hiring him, I would put my life on that wager.
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15 Jan, 2021 by Ryan mcmillian
Rudy was amazing to work with. He put a great plan together to help get my case dismissed. Not only is he very affordable, but he is very responsive and very knowledgable and professional. I felt relieved as soon as I spoke to him the first time and had hope that he was the one that could help me with no doubt. I would highly recommend Rudy to anyone who needs a great lawyer.
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16 Oct, 2020 by Liliana “lilly” gonzalez
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14 May, 2021 by Motor mouth
***IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING AN ATTORNEY ANYWHERE OTHER THAN HERE YOU NEED TO STOP LOOKING AND USE RUDY!!!!!! YOU WILL NEVER FIND BETTER!*** I needed an attorney a little over a year ago because I made a foolish decision to take something that want mine from a major retail store In an amount over $950. 🤦 Finding Rudy was easy because after searching "Best Defense Attorney for Veterans in Orange County" he was everywhere and his reputation precedes him in every single manner. From day one Rudy took time to listen to me, talk it out, and my biggest fear was the retainer given his credentials (definitely research them if you haven't because he is rare) and history in the courtroom. I was shocked at not only how fair his rates were but how willing he was to work with me on what I could afford payemnt wise. HE DID SOMETHING THAT NEITHER I NOR PRETTY MUCH EVERYONE IN COURT HAD EVER SEEN ON THE FIRST DAY AND I KNEW THEN I HAD THE BEST ATTORNEY MONEY COULD BUY. There was a confusion about an old case I had which the DA absolutely did not like and I was supposed to be arrested for it. The DA didn't like me too much at all I guess from day 1. Lol 🤷 I found out about this the DAY OF court and started sweating bullets as I knew I was going to jail if even for a book and release. NOT WITH RUDY. He literally had a bail bondsman already there with us and while I see the two officers getting up to come detain me, he somehow got the judge to agree to let me sit up in the courtroom until bail was posted for me. Even the cops looked confused like their birthday was taken away. AND his guy worked with me on payments without question because of Rudy's vouching for me. (I wish I remembered the bail company so I could recommend them) Long story short, I had some delays due to coronavirus but he managed to take 1 Felony, and about 5 or 6 Misdemeanors (I got them while on bail. Driving with suspended license.....x3 🤦, and a few others) and had Every...single....thing......*wait for it*...DISMISSED aside from the felony which was dropped to a misdemeanor with bare min. in restitution allowed, no jail time, and a small 10 hours of community service!!!!!!! What he did, how he did it, and the respect he has from every single person when he enters the courtroom makes you feel like you retained Superman or some type of high powered celebrity attorney. I am baffled at how humble he is with his track record and can only hope this review might save you time and a criminal record, as well as the smallest way I can pay it forward to Rudy. I will forever feel indebted to him. You will never regret hiring him, I would put my life on that wager.
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15 Jan, 2021 by Ryan mcmillian
Rudy was amazing to work with. He put a great plan together to help get my case dismissed. Not only is he very affordable, but he is very responsive and very knowledgable and professional. I felt relieved as soon as I spoke to him the first time and had hope that he was the one that could help me with no doubt. I would highly recommend Rudy to anyone who needs a great lawyer.
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16 Oct, 2020 by Liliana “lilly” gonzalez
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