Atty. Richard John Bender

Atty. Richard John Bender

Richard John Bender is a lawyer practicing criminal prosecution, criminal defense, general practice. Richard received a B.S. degree from University of Maryland in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years.

Sacramento Sacramento 48 yrs experience 48 year
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About Richard John Bender at a glance

Richard John Bender is an U.S. Atty. Off. based in Sacramento, California. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1978), Hawaii (1981), and California (1987). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1978) and University of Maryland (B.S., 1975). Serands clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Richard John Bender is a lawyer practicing criminal prosecution, criminal defense, general practice
  • Richard received a B.S. degree from University of Maryland in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Richard practices in Sacramento, CA

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Richard John Bender's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard John Bender handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Sacramento are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Richard John Bender's law office located?
Richard John Bender's law practice is located in Sacramento, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard John Bender handle?
Richard John Bender focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Richard John Bender practiced law?
Richard John Bender has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Richard John Bender go to law school?
Richard John Bender earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.S., 1975).
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University
- 1978
B.S.
University of Maryland
- 1975

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1978
Hawaii
Admitted: 1981
California
Admitted: 1987

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