Newport Beach Criminal Defense in Federal Cases
At Stokke & Riddet, our lawyers have more than 80 years of combined criminal defense experience. We are zealous on behalf of our clients, looking closely at the details of your arrest, seeking procedural errors or loopholes that we can exploit to your benefit. We will leave no stone unturned in our efforts to obtain acquittal or to minimize the consequences of a conviction.
In our decades in practice, we have earned the respect of our adversaries and colleagues, as well as the courts. Both of our partners are certified as criminal law specialists by the State Bar of California's Board of Legal Specialization. We have been selected for inclusion in Los Angeles Super Lawyers and are the only two criminal defense lawyers who were selected among the top 50 lawyers of Orange County. We are also AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated* attorneys and have been listed in the Best Lawyers in America.
Many criminal defense lawyers are reluctant to represent persons charged in federal court, because of the difference in procedures and practices that are required by sometimes very strict federal judges and because of the vast differences in sentencing issues in federal court.
James D. Riddet has been representing persons charged in federal court for over 30 years and is sometimes called upon by other criminal defense lawyers to take a case in federal court that they do not wish to handle. Because of the strict rules of procedure in federal court, it is imperative to retain the services of a lawyer who has vast experience in that court.
James D. Riddet is well known by many federal prosecutors and federal judges due to his work on various federal court committees and his representation of numerous clients charged in federal court. In fact, he has been referred to by one United States District Judge as the "dean" of the criminal defense bar. He has handled cases in federal courts in Santa Ana, San Diego, Los Angeles, Sacramento, Fresno, San Francisco and in various other states.
Our Federal Criminal Defense Practice
We offer comprehensive and aggressive defense of federal crimes, including:
- White collar crimes such as embezzlement, money laundering, forgery and identity theft. We also handle fraud claims such as mail fraud, wire fraud, securities fraud, tax fraud or bank fraud.
- Large quantity drug possession, trafficking, importation or manufacturing charges
- Federal conspiracy defense, including RICO violations
When you hire us, we will conduct a thorough investigation of the facts and circumstances leading up to your arrest. We will confirm that federal authorities had probable cause for any search, seizure or arrest, and that all evidence was properly obtained. We will challenge any attempts to seize records, paperwork or computer files, working at all times to minimize the time you spend in custody and to keep your record as clean as possible. We have the experience and knowledge to help you successfully secure release on bail pending trial.
Both of our attorneys have extensive trial experience handling complex criminal cases. We know how to review complicated documents to identify any issues that can be raised in your defense.
Contact the Law Office of Stokke & Riddet
At our office, every client gets a free initial consultation. To arrange a meeting with one of our experienced Orange County federal criminal defense attorneys, contact us online or call our office at 714-662-2400.
*AV Preeminent and BV Distinguished are certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories - legal ability and general ethical standards.
Phone: 714-662-2400
Fax: 714-662-2444
Stokke & Riddet
3 Macarthur Place
Suite 750
Santa Ana, CA 92707-6073
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