PROF. RAUL C. SABADO, J.D.
A Lawyer by Day, A Professor by Night
I received my Juris Doctorate degree from Loyola Law School of Los Angeles and my undergraduate degree in Economics from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, where I am currently an Adjunct Professor in the Political Science Department. I am also an Adjunct Professor at University of La Verne, College of Law. Prior to joining the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office in 2005, I served the people of Monterey County at the Public Defenders Office during law school. Upon graduation, I worked as a civil litigator for the Law Offices of Guerrero & Chan, where I gained valuable experience in civil matters. At the Public Defender’s Office, I have personally handled thousands of criminal cases. and I gained substantial jury trial experience. In addition, I serve as the President of the San Gabriel Valley Lawyer Referral Service. In addition to representing adults, I represented hundreds of children in juvenile delinquency court and I gained an understanding of the unique sanctions of the juvenile justice system and its bench trials that very few criminal defense attorneys have. In addition, I received many hours of training to meet the court’s rigorous standards so that I could serve on the panel of appointed juvenile defense counsels at the Pomona Courthouse, where I am currently a court-appointed counsel. At Cal Poly Pomona, I am also the Lead Coach to the award-winning and nationally-ranked Cal Poly Pomona Mock Trial Team. I teach university students the skills of trial lawyers, law, evidence and general courtroom demeanor. Each year, my students compete in national tournaments against students from other universities in trials judged by real judges and lawyers. Under my leadership, the students continue to expand the university’s trophy cabinet. Not a year goes by without my team earning awards for the university. I donate my time to advise Cal Poly Pomona students as a pre-law advisor and I have created the popular “Ask a Lawyer Series” lectures that serve to provide legal information to students and the community. Topics have ranged from the law school application process to individual rights during a police investigation. In my free time, I enjoy camping, biking, hiking, and discovering this beautiful country with my wife and two young children in an RV. I find tremendous fulfillment in mentoring future lawyers and those unsure of whether the practice of law is a good career choice for them. My office provides unique opportunities for a select few undergraduate interns each semester in gaining unparalleled experience in criminal defense and working in a law office. HOW AM I DIFFERENT? You will generally find three types of attorneys who practice criminal defense: First are those who advertise criminal defense as part of their legal services but it really makes up a small part of it. They are often family law or business law attorneys who take on criminal defense to support their practice. Second, there are the media hounds who advertise DUI representation on radio and television but who will never know you personally or even see your file. You get an attorney assigned to your case. Third, there are the sole practitioners who lack the resources to leave no stone unturned and often plead you out at the first court date without a thorough analysis of the facts. So how am I different? • I HAVE SPENT MY ENTIRE CAREER DEFENDING REAL PEOPLE WITH FEELINGS OF ANXIETY, FAMILIES TO SUPPORT AND THEIR FREEDOMS AT STAKE. • I NOT ONLY HAVE EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE BUT I TEACH IT TO OTHERS. MANY OF MY FORMER STUDENTS ARE NOW DISTRICT ATTORNEYS AND PUBLIC DEFENDERS. • I MEET WITH EACH CLIENT. I AM INVOLVED IN DEVELOPING STRATEGY, REVIEWING THE FACTS AND NEGOTIATING WITH DISTRICT ATTORNEYS FOR EACH CLIENT’S CASE. • I PERSONALLY SELECT MY ASSOCIATE ATTORNEYS AND PAINSTAKINGLY TRAIN EACH ONE MYSELF. JUST MEETING ME ONCE WILL HELP YOU UNDERSTAND HOW THAT HAS MADE ME THE UNIQUE AND HIGHLY DESIRED LAWYER MY CLIENTS WRITE ABOUT.
PROF. RAUL C. SABADO, J.D.
A Lawyer by Day, A Professor by Night
I received my Juris Doctorate degree from Loyola Law School of Los Angeles and my undergraduate degree in Economics from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, where I am currently an Adjunct Professor in the Political Science Department. I am also an Adjunct Professor at University of La Verne, College of Law. Prior to joining the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office in 2005, I served the people of Monterey County at the Public Defenders Office during law school. Upon graduation, I worked as a civil litigator for the Law Offices of Guerrero & Chan, where I gained valuable experience in civil matters. At the Public Defender’s Office, I have personally handled thousands of criminal cases. and I gained substantial jury trial experience. In addition, I serve as the President of the San Gabriel Valley Lawyer Referral Service. In addition to representing adults, I represented hundreds of children in juvenile delinquency court and I gained an understanding of the unique sanctions of the juvenile justice system and its bench trials that very few criminal defense attorneys have. In addition, I received many hours of training to meet the court’s rigorous standards so that I could serve on the panel of appointed juvenile defense counsels at the Pomona Courthouse, where I am currently a court-appointed counsel. At Cal Poly Pomona, I am also the Lead Coach to the award-winning and nationally-ranked Cal Poly Pomona Mock Trial Team. I teach university students the skills of trial lawyers, law, evidence and general courtroom demeanor. Each year, my students compete in national tournaments against students from other universities in trials judged by real judges and lawyers. Under my leadership, the students continue to expand the university’s trophy cabinet. Not a year goes by without my team earning awards for the university. I donate my time to advise Cal Poly Pomona students as a pre-law advisor and I have created the popular “Ask a Lawyer Series” lectures that serve to provide legal information to students and the community. Topics have ranged from the law school application process to individual rights during a police investigation. In my free time, I enjoy camping, biking, hiking, and discovering this beautiful country with my wife and two young children in an RV. I find tremendous fulfillment in mentoring future lawyers and those unsure of whether the practice of law is a good career choice for them. My office provides unique opportunities for a select few undergraduate interns each semester in gaining unparalleled experience in criminal defense and working in a law office. HOW AM I DIFFERENT? You will generally find three types of attorneys who practice criminal defense: First are those who advertise criminal defense as part of their legal services but it really makes up a small part of it. They are often family law or business law attorneys who take on criminal defense to support their practice. Second, there are the media hounds who advertise DUI representation on radio and television but who will never know you personally or even see your file. You get an attorney assigned to your case. Third, there are the sole practitioners who lack the resources to leave no stone unturned and often plead you out at the first court date without a thorough analysis of the facts. So how am I different? • I HAVE SPENT MY ENTIRE CAREER DEFENDING REAL PEOPLE WITH FEELINGS OF ANXIETY, FAMILIES TO SUPPORT AND THEIR FREEDOMS AT STAKE. • I NOT ONLY HAVE EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE BUT I TEACH IT TO OTHERS. MANY OF MY FORMER STUDENTS ARE NOW DISTRICT ATTORNEYS AND PUBLIC DEFENDERS. • I MEET WITH EACH CLIENT. I AM INVOLVED IN DEVELOPING STRATEGY, REVIEWING THE FACTS AND NEGOTIATING WITH DISTRICT ATTORNEYS FOR EACH CLIENT’S CASE. • I PERSONALLY SELECT MY ASSOCIATE ATTORNEYS AND PAINSTAKINGLY TRAIN EACH ONE MYSELF. JUST MEETING ME ONCE WILL HELP YOU UNDERSTAND HOW THAT HAS MADE ME THE UNIQUE AND HIGHLY DESIRED LAWYER MY CLIENTS WRITE ABOUT.
