
James D. Riddet
Of Counsel
San Clemente, CA
Practicing appellate in San Clemente since 1967.
- 59+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 8
- Bar admissions
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James D. Riddet is an of counsel based in San Clemente, CA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Criminal Defense, and General. James has over 59 years of legal experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- San Clemente, CA
- Experience
- over 59 years
- Known for
- Appellate · Criminal Defense · General
- Handles Appellate, Criminal Defense, and General matters from San Clemente, CA.
- Over 59 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About James D. Riddet: James D. Riddet is an of counsel based in San Clemente, CA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Criminal Defense, and General. James has over 59 years of legal experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Practice focus
James D. Riddet represents clients in San Clemente, California across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About James D. Riddet
James D. Riddet is a lawyer practicing white collar criminal defense, internal investigations, complex civil litigation and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from Indiana University in 1963, and has been licensed for 59 years. James practices at Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP in San Clemente, CA.
Credentials
Education
Indiana University
J.D. · 1966
Indiana University
B.S. · 1963
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
U.S. Supreme Court
1982 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1979 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court of Appeal
1976 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1974 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1973 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court of Appeal
1972 · ACTIVE
California
1967 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1967 · ACTIVE
Recognition
Awards & honors
AV Preeminent
Affiliations
Professional memberships
American College of Trial Lawyers 2006. Named in The Best Lawyers in America, 1988-2004. Member, U.S. District Court Biden Bill Committee. Member, U.S. District Court Standing Committee on Discipline. Master Bencher and Member, Executive Committee, Americ
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Co-Chairman, 1999-2000. Member: Orange County Bar Association (Member, Board of Directors
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Chair, Judiciary Committee)
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State Bar of California
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California Attorneys for Criminal Justice (Member, Board of Governors, 1988-1991
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Second Term, 1991-1994)
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Association of Specialized Criminal Defense Advocates (Secretary, 1975-1979)
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Co-Chairman, 1991 Annual Convention)
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Office locations
Client feedback
What clients say about James D. Riddet
5.0
1 client review
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What areas of law does James D. Riddet practice?
James D. Riddet focuses on Appellate, Criminal Defense, General, Litigation, and Whistleblower.
Where is James D. Riddet located?
James D. Riddet primarily serves clients in San Clemente, California, with an office at 903 Calle Amanecer, Suite 350.
How experienced is James D. Riddet?
James D. Riddet has 59 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1967.
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