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Russell S. Babcock
Russell Babcock
Practice areas:
Criminal Defense (100%)
Law School:
University of California Davis School of Law
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
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I am pleased to be a member of super lawyers.I am a California Certified Criminal Law Specialist and am also admitted to practice in Alaska. My practice emphasizes all types of criminal cases, state and federal, trial and appeal. I handle all criminal cases from murder (homicide), drug cases, border crimes, roberries, sex offenses, and gang related crimes.I have practiced in many states in the United States and have traveled to Colombia, Panama, Ecuador, Mexico, and Russia to help my clients.In addition to my expertise, I relate to all of my clients as individuals and spend the time necessary to insure that they understand the criminal process.I attempt to make my fees as affordable as possible considering my level of expertise and training.I am fluent in Spanish. (Se habla el espanol.)
Selected to:
San Diego Super Lawyers 2009
San Diego Super Lawyers 2008
Star Search Credentials:
California Board of Legal Specialization — Criminal Law
International Locations
Global Region(s): Latin America
Countries: Colombia, Mexico, Panama
About Russell Babcock
Admitted: 1981, California
Professional Webpage: www.lawbabcock.com
Honors and Awards: I received "kudos" for obtaining a total acquittal in a first degree murder case., Kudos, San Diego Criminal Defense Bar Association, 2007, I received special recognition for achieving an acquittal after two trials in the largest cocaine smuggling cases (eleven tons) in United States maritime history. This case involved a Russian national accused of drug smuggling from Colombia aboard a fishing boat., Special Recognition, San Diego Criminal Defense Bar Association, 2004, I achieved a reversal on appeal in a life case and secured liberty for my client., Appellate Attorney of the Year, San Diego Criminal Defense Bar Association, 1998
Special Licenses/Certifications: Certified Criminal Law Specialist, The California Board of Specializaton, 1996
Bar/Professional Activity: Moot Court Judge, trials and appeals finals, University of San Diego School of Law, 2004
Pro bono/Community Service: I have represented four death row inmates on appeal.I assist on a case by case basis with pro bono defense of indigent defendants wrongfully charged with crimes.
Educational Background: Graduation from University of California, Davis magna cum laude (very highest honors) in top 1% of classAdmitted to Phi Beta Kappa, 1978
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