Paul Grech Jr, experienced Civil Rights, Criminal Defense attorney in Riverside, CA with 11 reviews
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Paul Grech Jr

7095 Indiana Avenue, Riverside, CA

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1998:
National Criminal Defense College
1994:
Institute of Criminal Defense Advocacy
1992:
National Criminal Defense College,Death Penalty College
1992:
National Criminal Defense College death Penalty College,
1982:
Southwestern Law School, JD - Juris Doctor
1979:
State University of New York, BS - Bachelor of Science
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David

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26 Apr, 2021
Paul Grech not only fought for me every step of the way through my case, but he also genuinely took an interest in me and my struggle. He is a compassionate man who cares deeply for those he represents. His staff was also very attentive and always got back to me with any question that I had along the way. I am so grateful that I went with Paul, I cant imagine being treated better and having a better result.!! Thank You Paul.!!
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Y.o

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01 Apr, 2021
I was referred to Mr. Grech through my divorce lawyer, after being in 15 years of relationship resulted in a big mess. He met me in person and took so much time to listen and understand me as a person. I opened up to him, told him everything that happened and I immediately knew that I could trust him from bottom of my heart. As I went through the most toughest time of my life, he treated me with courtesy and kindness, not a once I felt I was rushed or unworthy. Mr. Grech is very personable and genuine person. It was my great fortune to have him represent me. I would like to express my gratitude towards him and his support throughout my case.
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Christopher

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14 Jun, 2020
Mr. Grech and Team I thoroughly recommend. There are excellent attorneys in the Riverside area, but Paul is arguably one of the best. His team did a fantastic job for our family; they went above and beyond a transactional financial client-attorney relationship. They were professional, honest, and importantly, showed genuine interest in our family’s well-being. I was facing child endangerment criminal charges, because of allegations by a school mandated reporter. Unfortunately, this is a parent’s worst nightmare, because these allegations can destroy careers and families. Mr. Grech successfully persuaded the DA to dismiss the original charges in exchange for disturbing the peace infraction (PC. 415(2)) and a nominal fine. Only an attorney of his caliber (30 years+ experience) would have got this outcome.
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The lawyer is compassionate, caring, and takes a genuine interest in his clients and their struggles
“Paul Grech not only fought for me every step of the way through my case, but he also genuinely took an interest in me and my struggle. He is a compassionate man who cares deeply for those he represents.”
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The lawyer and his staff are attentive and responsive, always getting back to clients with any questions
“His staff was also very attentive and always got back to me with any question that I had along the way.”
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The lawyer is personable, genuine, and makes clients feel valued and understood
“I immediately knew that I could trust him from bottom of my heart. As I went through the most toughest time of my life, he treated me with courtesy and kindness, not a once I felt I was rushed or unworthy.”
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The lawyer has extensive experience and expertise, often able to achieve favorable outcomes for his clients
“Only an attorney of his caliber (30 years+ experience) would have got this outcome.”
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The lawyer goes above and beyond for his clients, showing genuine concern for their well-being
“They were professional, honest, and importantly, showed genuine interest in our family's well-being.”
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The lawyer did not deliver on his promises, and the client felt let down by the outcome of the case
“He let the DA give me 7 years for a crime I didn't commit”
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The lawyer's actions and decisions during the case were not in the best interest of the client
“He couldn't even get the judge recused who had served on my divorce and was now sitting as the criminal court judge. Paul never delivered on any of his promises.”

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