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ATTORNEY & STAFF PROFILE
 RICHARD P. “Rick” BERMAN - Attorney, admitted to practice in 1973.
EDUCATION:
University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), Bachelor of Art, Political Science 1968
University of California, Hastings College of Law, Juris Doctor, 1972
MILITARY:
Captain, U.S. Army Reserve, Medical Service Corps, 1968-1979
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS:
- Chief Deputy District Attorney, Fresno County, 19977 - Deputy 1972-1977
- Fresno County Bar Association - President 1995; Chairman: Bench Bar Media Committee, 1990; Chairman: Criminal Law Section, 1982 and 1984; Blue Ribbon Committee on Court Coordination
- State Bar of California - Public Affairs Committee, 1986-1989
- California Trial Lawyers Association - certificate of recognition as an Experienced Trial Lawyer, 1980
- Fresno Trial Lawyers Association - Director, 1979-1985
- Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers for high professional legal standards and ethics, 2000-present
- Recognized as one of the “Best Lawyers in America” 1987
- Listed in “Who’s Who in American Law”
- Dean’s Advisory Council, CSU Fresno, School of Social Sciences 1986-1998
- Master - American Inns of Court
- Instructor, “Criminal Law,” Fresno City College and State Center Peace Officers Academy, 1974-1979
- California Attorneys for Criminal Justice - Life Member and Patron, Board of Governors, 1983-1989, 1992-2001
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - Life member
- American Bar Association
- Federal Bar Association
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America
- Consumer Attorneys of California
- Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
- Better Business Bureau - Member
- Leadership positions in other civic, charitable, and youth organizations
LEGAL STAFF:
LESLIE LeMON - Paralegal with my office 18 years, Graduate of Fresno City College Paralegal Program - class valedictorian.
ANGEL SMILEY - Paralegal with my office 12 years, Associate in Science degree in Paralegal Studies, Fresno City College.
This is a highly experienced and qualified legal team that assists my clients from the first moment they contact my office. They will help answer your questions, keep you informed of important dates, and help schedule appointments.
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Law Office of Richard P. “Rick” Berman
2333 Merced Street
Fresno, CA 93721
Telephone: (559) 438-7425
Fax: (559) 233-6947
Email: angel@dfndr.com |
