David R. Mugridge
David Mugridge
Fresno
California (CA)
Criminal Defense
Appellate
Profile
Mr. Mugridge is certified as a criminal law specialist by the State Bar of California. For those clients who need it, Mr. Mugridge is fluent in Spanish. Recognized as a superior lawyer among his peers, Mr. Mugridge was selected as a Northern California Super Lawyer for 2010-2011. If you are facing serious criminal charges you need an attorney with the experience and reputation of Attorney David R. Mugridge. The Law Offices of David R. Mugridge is a California law firm located in Fresno, California specializing in Criminal Law. Our firm has an emphasis in Criminal Defense and special circumstance homicide cases, both State and Federal. If you have been convicted of a crime in California and you believe that mistakes were made at the trial, either by your counsel or by the court, you want an experienced Appellate Attorney who can review your case and help you determine whether to file an appeal. Mr. Mugridge was the former research attorney for Presiding Justice George A. Brown of the 5th District Court of Appeals and is well versed in Criminal Writs and Appeals. Certification as an appellate specialist is pending with the State Bar of California. At the Law Offices of David R. Mugridge we have successfully represented men and women in criminal trials, Writs, and appeals throughout California in English and Spanish since 1986. Mr. Mugridge is licensed to practice in all state courts and federal district courts in California, the Federal District Court for Middle District of Louisiana, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, and in the United States Supreme Court. Our firm also handles a variety of FEDERAL and STATE criminal issues including, but not limited to: Abuse, Automotive/DUI, Computer Crimes, Criminal Records, Drugs, Fire Arms & Weapons, Special Circumstance Homicide, Fraud & Financial Crimes, Property Crimes, Sex Crimes, Violent Crimes and more. See website at http://www.davidmugridge.com. “I chose criminal defense as a specialty, because I see the greater need for quality attorneys in this field. The power of the state is enormous, and it is critical for justice in America that we have aggressive and honest defense counsel protecting those accused of crime.” – David R. Mugridge
Selected To
Northern California Super Lawyers 2011
Northern California Super Lawyers 2010
About David Mugridge
Admitted: 1986, California
Professional Webpage: www.davidmugridge.com/about.html
Honors and Awards:
- Runner Up, Moot Court, San Joaquin College of Law, 1982
- Recepient of Leon Peters Scholarship, Leon Peters Scholarship, 1984
- Rated in Murtindale-Hubbell B-V, 1990
- Profiled in Who's Who in America, 1996
- Profiled in Who's Who in the Law, 1997
- Profiled in Who's Who in the West, 1997
- Profiled in Who's Who in the World, 1999
Special Licenses/Certifications:
- California Community College Instructor Credential (Valid for Life): Spanish, LawStandard Teaching Credential with Specialization Secondary Teaching (Valid for life): Spanish; Social StudiesLicenses to practice law in the State of California--Member of the bar of: Fresno County State of California U.S. District Court--Eastern District U.S. Court of Appeals -- 9th Circuit U.S. Supreme Court Certified Specialist -- Criminal Law (State Bar of California)
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Pro Tempore Judge: Fresno County Superior Court (Juvenile Court Division) Fresno County Superior Court (Traffic) Fresno County Superior Court (Small Claims)Attorney-Client Fee Arbitrator: Fresno County Bar AssociationLegal Analyst-KMJ Radio, TV Stations 21, 24, 26, 30, & 47National Public Radio (San Francisco) - Radio Broadcast Speaker on Identity Theft, 2003
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Pro Bono Uncertified Translator in Fresno, Madera, and Kings County Courts, 1987
Scholarly Lectures and Writings:
- 2nd Edition, Reviewer, California Civil Litigation, West Publishing, 1994
- Teacher, Spanish for the Legal Profession, 1994
- 2nd Edition; Hinkel and Mugridge, Co-Author, Practical Real Estate Law, West Publishing, 1995
- Guest Lecturer, Use of Interpreters in the Legal Setting, U.C. Davis - Fresno Extension Class, 1995
- 3rd Edition, Reviewer, California Civil Litigation, West Publishing, 1996
- 3rd Edition; Hinkel and Mugridge, Co-Author, Practical Real Estate Law, West Publishing, 1999
- Guest Lecturer, Ethics and the Practice of Law, Alliant University - Education Department, 2002
- 4th Edition; Hinkel and Mugridge, Co-Author, Practical Real Estate Law, West Publishing, 2003
- Guest Lecturer, Forensic Psychology and Capital Litigation, Alliant University - Psychology Department, 2003
Verdicts and Settlements:
- People v. Richard Hauger (1995) (Not Guilty on Sexual Assault), 1995
- People v. Chad Milard (2007) (Not Guilty on Aggravated Assault), 2007
- People v. Elbert Vargas (2008)(not guilty on first degree murder, Aggravated Assault and Sexual Assault charges , 2008
- People v. Oscar Verdugo (Not guilty on all counts or enhancements, including first degree murder and robbery), 2009
- People v. Map Sim (Hearing on 6 Counts of Home Invasion Robbery- Hung 11-1 on 1st trial and 6-6 on 2nd trial), 2011
- People v. Octavio Ramirez (Hearing on 3 Counts of P.C. 288a- case later dismissed on motion) , 2011
Representative Clients:
- 5th District Court of Appeal - Reversal; People v. Gonzales; 211 Ca.App.3d 1043, 259, 1989
- Federal Appeal Reversal with 9th Circuit Courts of Appeal; U.S. v Pierce; 992 F.2d 1021, 1993
Educational Background:
- St. Patrick's College Seminary, Mt. View, CA - Philosophy/Theology Major, 1967
- University of the Americas, Puebla, Mexico - Bachelor of Arts Degree in Spanish, 1970
- University of Santa Clara, Santa Clara, CA - Secondary Life Teaching Credential in Spanish and Social Studies, 1971
- University of Santa Clara, Santa Clara, CA - Master of Arts Degree in Education and Spanish, 1973
- Monterey Institute of International Sudies, Monterey, CA - Intensive French Studies, 1980
- San Joaquin College of Law - Juris Doctor, 1982
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