Law Firm of Richard L. Duquette

Please Call : 760-730-0500

The Law Firm of Richard L. Duquette has been winning cases for citizens since 1983. He gets results!

See what my clients say

He and his full service office staff give you and your case the attention you need while maintaining the utmost in confidentiality and professionalism. Mr. Duquette aggressively negotiates and presents your case in court. Whether it is a Civil or Criminal matter, you can be assured of the best representation when you hire the Law Firm of Richard L. Duquette. We even have a Court Certified Spanish Interpreter available.

We are conveniently located in the beautiful seaside community of Carlsbad, California located just minutes from Interstate 5 and Highway 78, about 35 minutes North of downtown San Diego, 50 minutes South of Orange County, and 90 minutes South of Los Angeles.  We meet with clients by appointment only, so call Kim or Karen in my office for an appointment to discuss your legal needs.

I offer a free no obligation consultation and look forward to helping you with your legal matter. 

Please Call : 760-730-0500

The Law Firm of Richard L. Duquette is a specialty practice, staffed by Mr. Duquette, an Associate Attorney, a Legal Secretary, and a Legal Administrator.  A multitude of independent investigators and expert witnesses are available for hire as needed.  Even though our office is located in San Diego County, we regularly take cases in Riverside and Orange counties.

My Firm has exclusively represented People since 1983 whether they are injured in an accident or arrested for a crime.  Our intention is to remain small and specialized, so we can offer our clients the most vigorous, intelligent, and thorough representation available.  We are proud of our results and our reputation in the trial courts.

Our office is "state of the art" technologically and is fully equipped with office machines, computers, internet search engines and accurate calendaring and conflict software.

We also subscribe to several legal research publications that help us quickly find the law relevant to your case.  For example, Claranet, Crimetime, Abacus calendaring, Forecite Jury instructions, court cases on disc and more.

Most importantly, my office is family owned and operated.  We take pride in our service and commitment!

Please Call : 760-730-0500

Attorney profile

MR. DUQUETTE RESUME
    
EDUCATION

• J.D. - Western State University - 1981
• B.A. - University of California, Irvine - 1978
• A.A. - Orange Coast Community College - 1976 (Dean’s List

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES  

• State Bar of California - 1983
• Federal District Courts:
• Southern District of California - 1983
• Central District of California - 1990

LEGAL PANELS    

• Federal Court Criminal Law Panel - 1992
• North County Bar Association Criminal Law Panel - since1990
• North County Bar Association Personal Injury Law Panel- since
  1990

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS     

• North San Diego County Bar Association
• California Consumer Attorneys
• San Diego Consumer Attorneys (SDCA)
• California Attorney’s for Criminal Justice (CACJ)
• National Association for Criminal Defense Attorneys
• California Public Defender Association (CPDA)
• Association of California DUI Lawyers
• San Diego Criminal Bar Association
• Psychological - Law Society of San Diego
• American society of Trial Consultants (ASTC)

PROFESSIONALEMPLOYMENT HISTORY

• 1983 to Present  Solo practitioner 
  Law Firm R. L. Duquette
  Dedicated to Representing Citizens
• 1980 Law Clerk to Judge David Hennigan
  Riverside Superior Court
• 1980 Law Clerk - Plaintiff’s Personal Injury
  Law Offices of Harold Sullivan, APC
  Santa Ana, California
• 1980  Library Assistant
  Western State Law Library
  Fullerton, California

AREAS OF PRACTICE        

• Civil and Criminal Litigation

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

• 2005 - Fox news Gang injunction TV commentator
• 2005 - featured guest of Lawyers on the Line - Community Cable TV call in show
• 2004 - Elected Chairman Criminal Law Section - Bar Association  of of Northern San Diego County
• 2003-2004 - Judge Protem - two attorney civil settlement panel - Vista Superior Court
• 2001 - Graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyer College (3 week intensive program,  Dubois Wyoming)
• 2000 Elected Chairman Personal Injury Section - Bar Association of Northern San Diego County
• 1999 Graduate of Gerry Spence, Esq. Trial Lawyer Seminar (Palomar Mountain)
• 1998 Graduate of Gerry Spence, Esq. Trial Lawyer Seminar (Palomar Mountain)  
• 1997 Graduate Wyoming Institute of Trial Advocacy
• 1997 Elected Chairman Criminal Law Section - Bar Association of Northern San Diego County
• 1997-1999 Volunteer publisher of North County Bar Criminal Law Section Newsletter
• 1996 Appreciation Award - Bar Association of Northern San Diego Count
• 1996 Co-Chairman - Bar Association of Northern San Diego County Criminal Law Section
• 1987 Certificate of Recognition - Bar Association of Northern San Diego County Committee Chair Membership
• 1987 Appreciation Award - North County Criminal Defense Bar
• Founder - Citizen’s legal Press (Internet Access)
• Martindale Hubbell; B-V rated

CIVIL      

• 1998 – Nominated for Outstanding Trail Lawyer award San Diego Consumer Attorneys
• 1992 Overall Sustaining Member Bar Association of Northern San Diego County (Largest Civil Settlement) Lawyer Referral Service  
• Many Arbitrations and settlements in six figures 
• Federal Court Lawsuit / Member of Litigation Team that won permanent injunction against Daniel Lungren, California Attorney General, Counties of San Diego and Los Angeles, for 1st and 14th Amendment violations that restrict attorney advertising per a new California public records statute.  Law declared unconstitutional, upheld by 9th Circuit Court of Appeals; The case was reversed in November 1999 after hearing in the United States Supreme Court (United Reporting v. LAPD)

CIVIL CLIENTS:  

• World Champion Biathlete - Kenny Souza  
• World Champion Triathlete - Miles Stewart  
• Ironman Triathlon Champion - Jurgen Zack

ARTICLES PUBLISHED:  

• The walking Wounded & PTSD (Bar Association of North San Diego County
  and Consumer Attorneys Trial Bar News)
• Independence of Judiciary (Blade Citizen)
• Proposition 200’s (San Diego Business Journal)
• Beat your Traffic Ticket…123 (Citizen’s Legal Press)
• Speed Traps are Illegal (Citizen’s legal Press)
• Helmet Law (Citizen’s Legal Press)
• Proving your Personal Injury (Citizen’s Legal Press)
• Lawyers Dream Vacation (North County Lawyer)
• How to Advertise your Law Firm on the Internet (North County Lawyer)
• Wonder in Wyoming Trial Lawyer College (North County Lawyer)
• Revolution or Evolution (Rise of the Criminal Law Section of North County Bar Association) (North County Lawyer)
• How to prove your BICYCLE INJURY case (Bicycling San Diego magazine
  and Citizen’s Legal Press)
• Why Hire a Trial Lawyer? (Bicycling San Diego magazine and Citizen’s Legal Press)
• The Defense Medical Exam (Bicycling San Diego magazine and Citizen’s Legal Press)
• Bicycle Law & Why I love Helping Bicyclists (Bicycling San Diego magazine and Citizen’s Legal Press)
• Bicyclists need strong Insurance coverage (Bicycling San Diego magazine and Citizen’s Legal Press)
• Understanding Insurance Company Claims Procedures (Bicycling San Diego magazine and Citizen’s Legal Press)
• Identifying and Overcoming Insurance Defense Trail Tactics in a MIST Case (Bicycling San Diego magazineand Citizen’s Legal Press)
• See Citizen's Legal Press for additional articles written by Mr. Duquette

PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS:          

• 1989 Hawaiian Ironman World Championship Triathlon - Finisher.
• 1989 New Zealand Kiwi Lager Ironman - Finisher.
• 1989 and 1976 San Diego to Cabo San Lucas Mexico, 1100 mile bicycle treks  - sleeping in Rancho with locals.
• 1980 Solo bicycle trek from Lake Charles Louisiana to Gulfport Mississippi.

RECENT CIVIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 

• 2005 - Volunteer Beach Clean up Day.
• 2005 Katrina Hurricane victims fundraiser contributor.
• 2000* Consultant and Volunteer for Bill O'Connell, candidate for San Diego Superior Court Judge.
• 1998* Volunteer Campaign Manager for Genaro Lara, Candidate for Vista Municipal Court Judge.  
• 1998* Volunteered for Barbra McDonald’s candidacy for San Diego Superior Court Judge.
• 1998* Volunteered for “managed growth” candidate for San Diego County Supervisor. *Note, all four campaigns cumulatively garnered over 485,333 local votes.
• 1996 Organized, Appeared and protested before the Carlsbad City Council with 100 local young skateboarders and their parents.  This prompted legislation in Sacramento providing immunity for government entities who sanction skate boarding and build skateboard parks.  
• 1989-1994 Sponsor “Attorney for Athletes” Triathlon and Mountain bike  team.  Relay won National Championship obtaining worldwide recognition.

FAMILY BACKGROUND:    

• Married in 1993, one child 

Please Call : 760-730-0500

Please Call : 760-730-0500

My mailing address is:
P.O. Box 2446, Carlsbad, CA 92018-2446
You may contact me via phone at: (800) 464-4123or send an 
e-mail to: rduquete@911law.com

Carlsbad directory and information

San Diego County directory and information

Richard L. Duquette
Attorney at Law

When you hire Mr. Duquette,
you get an experienced trial
attorney committed to your case.
 

Mr. Duquette enjoys representing amateur athletes as well as Professional World Class Athletes and World Champion Triathletes and Duathletes. As a triathlon competitor, including two Ironman triathlons and former sponsor of the Attorney for Athletes Triathlon and Mountain Bike team Mr. Duquette understands how an injury affects your active lifestyle. He has also raced motorcycles and bicycles (including Mountain Bikes) and is familiar with the subtleties of these cases. He consults with bicyclists and offers them free evaluations of their cases. He is well rounded in sports, and enjoys surfing, Kayaking and x-country skiing around the world too!

Some Advantages of Hiring Mr. Duquette Include:

    His Fees are Affordable.

    He has Evening and Weekend Appointments.

    He will visit the scene or your Home.

    He will argue for every rightful penny in your civil matter.

    He will take time out to Explain your Rights and will treat your case  
       Confidentially.

    He is an experienced Trial Attorney who has trained with Mr. Gerry
       Spence, Esq. the best trial lawyer in America.

    See his results!

    He stays abreast of the newest in Law, Experts and Events through his memberships in various list services such as CASD* (Consumer        Attorneys of San Diego) and TLC* (Trial Lawyer College) as well as his   pursuit of Continuing Education.

*The aforementioned lists allow many attorneys across the
state and country to share advice and new information.

Richard L. Duquette
Attorney at Law

When you hire the Law Firm of Richard L. Duquette, you get a champion for the underdog someone who will fight
for your rights!
 

Is a loved one in San Diego County Jail?

Do you have a warrant for your arrest in
San Diego County?

Mr. Duquette can help you recall the warrant before you are arrested!  Many times, if you hire an Attorney, you will NOT have to appear in court.

It's easy to feel overwhelmed when facing Misdemeanor or Felony Criminal Charges.  I've successfully defended clients accused of DUI since 1983 and can offer you the peace of mind that comes from turning over the responsibility of your case to an experienced trial attorney who will fight for your rights.

I offer Free DMV Advice which may save your license!

I'll tell you how you can get your California license back!

I set up your DMV hearing for Free if hired for a DUI.

Each of the following links will arm you with the important and in some cases urgent information you need to make informed decisions about your case and representation.  Please read them, then call me for a free consultaion.  We'll work together to help you through this stressfull and confusing time.

What to do if you are arrested

You have a CRITICAL 10 day deadline to call the DMV, so

Know your California DMV Rights

DMV Hearing Request Form

Know Your California DUI Rights

Consequences of a DUI

Criminal and DMV Penalties for DUI

Tips to Help Avoid a DUI Conviction

What to expect in California State Court...the Process

What you can do to help improve the outcome of your case

Work Restricted License (California)

Alcohol Programs in Southern California

Expunge your Record

See Jury Criminal and DUI Trial Verdicts

I stay abreast of the newest in Law, Experts and Events through my memberships in various list services such as Claranet* (California Public Defenders) CASD*(Consumer Attorneys of San Diego) California DUI Lawyers Association and TLC* (Trial Lawyer  College) as well as my pursuit of Continuing Education.
 

Member Roster

*The aforementioned lists allow many attorneys across the state and country to share advice and new information!

Other Misdemeanor or Felony Criminal Charges:

Mr. Duquette can also assist with other Criminal matters such as Drug & Alien Smuggling, Drug Possession, Cultivation and Sales, Drug Conspiracies, Assault and Battery, Sex Cases, Domestic Violence, Theft and Burglary, or need assitance with Appeals and Writs to Release Loved Ones, Helping Obtain Bail Reductions, Help Obtaining Bail Bond and Licensed Investigators. 

Some advantages of hiring Mr. Duquette include:

Affordable Fees and Payment Plans.

Evening and Weekend Appointments.

He will argue for a Dismissal or Reduction of the charges
    in your case.

Explaining your Rights and treating your case Confidentially.

Criminal Record Cleansing - Expungment

He is an experienced Trial Attorney who has trained with
    Mr. Gerry Spence, Esq. the best trial lawyer in America.

Spanish Interpreter available.

See what our client's have to say.

Consequences of:

Probation Violation
Domestic Violence

Other Articles of interest relating to Criminal Defense:

The Walking Wounded and PTSD

School Teacher Wins

Judicial Conduct Requirements

Restitution Law

State Bar Rules on Attorney Fees

Government Claim Forms

 Citizen's Legal Press (Articles on a Variety of Legal Issues)

Alternatives to Jail: PC 1000 Drug Program, Civil
Compromise, Home detention, Work Furlough,
*Drug Court, (*different than PC 1000)

Shopping for a Qualified Attorney?
some Questions to ask.
 

Mr. Duquette has taken many cases to successful Jury Trials. Some recent Jury Trial Victories include:

Hung Jury - Federal Drug Smuggling and Distribution, 22 year old single  mother client
    who was duped.

TWO separate trials and two hung juries (no conviction) in this DUI case, guilty of minor
    drunk in public. (Penny)

TWO separate trials and two hung juries (no conviction) in this felony DUI case. FELONY
    DISMISSED. (Mike)

Hung jury in this alleged DUI "refusal" case. DA dismissed case before second trial.
    (Jim)

.18 Felony and Misdemeanor DUI, severe head injury to pedestrian, misdemeanors
   dismissed during trial, felonies 11-1 NOT GUILTY! (jury verdict) Case then settled.

.09/.10 breath, .11 Pas DUI. Client allegedly cut off two cars, jury verdict - NOT GUILTY!

26 pounds of marijuana for sale - NOT GUILTY!

Drunk Driving, refused to take tests - NOT GUILTY!

Drunk Driving, refusal of tests, video taped by police. Hung Jury 6/6 -
    CASE DISMISSED!

18/.19 blood alcohol level, crashed car, drunk driving - NOT GUILTY!

$25,000.00 in stereo equipment, Burglary Charges - NOT GUILTY!

Assault with deadly weapon - NOT GUILTY!

These testimonials & legal advertisements do not guarantee you will win your case.

Mr. Duquette is a master negotiator and will always get the best possible results for your case. Many cases can be negotiated to a dismissal or reduction of the charges before trial. This requires an attorney who is willing to do the work. Thorough research and investigation can make the difference! Some examples are as follows:

(Isabel) was found with a ton of Marijuana in her garage, got her released
    after a bail hearing in Federal Court. She did not return to jail.

Felony Terrorist Threats to an officer at the arrest scene and over the     phone, and a
   "joined" Felony Assault with a truck, Reckless Driving and    Petty Theft charges. During
    trial District Attorneys case began to unravel -   Judge unfairly forced a mistrial - NO
   CONVICTION. (second trial   defendant convicted of only threats and theft with new
   counsel)

Alien checkpoint methamphetamine discovered in car, illegal search and seizure -
    CASE DISMISSED!

Police barge into house without warrant. Two drug cases won due to illegal search and
    seizure - CASE DISMISSED!

Domestic violence investigation reveals false accusation - (BEFORE TRIAL) - CASE
    DISMISSED!

Excessive bail of $30,000.00 reduced to ZERO after appeal.

Drunk Driving - Alcohol and PCP drug - REVERSED ON APPEAL.

Prior DUI Conviction determined to be UNCONSTITUTIONAL. Major Criminal and DMV
    benefits gained.

These testimonials & legal advertisements do not guarantee you will win your case.

When you hire an attorney to represent your interests regarding a cycling injury, you want an attorney that rides bicycles and understands the sport.

Mr. Duquette has been doing triathlons (Hawaiian and New Zealand Ironmans and many others world wide) since the early 1980's.  He has also raced road and mountain bikes as well as toured to the tip of Baja twice and throughout Europe also since the early 1980's. 

Mr. Duquette is a very experienced cyclist and thoroughly understand the biomechanics of accidents and injury as well as the lifestyle change athletes suffer from when injured.
 

HELPFUL ARTICLES:

Ways to Protect your Personal Injury Case

Evidence Wins Bicycle Injury Cases

Inattentive Drivers a Cyclist's Worst Enemy

Why Do Trucks & Bicycles Collide?

Brain Injuries & Bicycling
 
How to prove your BICYCLE INJURY Case
 
Why Hire A Trial Lawyer?

Four Tips to Recover a Fair Property Damage Settlement

The DEFENSE Medical Exam
 
Bicycle Law & Why I Love Helping Bicyclists

The Door Zone Debate

Cyclist Wins

Suing a Drunk Driver
 
Bicyclists need strong Insurance coverage

Maximizing your Net Settlement
 
Understanding Insurance Company Claims Procedures

Deadlines on Filing Suit
 
Preserving Evidence and Making a Record
 
Calculating Pain & Suffering
 
Bicyclists Rights in Court
 
How to get a Government Claim Form

BICYCLE SAFETY TIPS:

How Not to Get Hit by Cars -
This is one of the most comprehensive
articles I've read on safe cycling!

NHTSA's 10 Smart Routes to Bicycle Safety

Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute (BHSI)
 

BICYCLE TOURS AND ORGANIZATIONS:

They offer Beautiful Century Rides and Tours.  Very well organized and GREAT People!

Kim & Richard Duquette

Wells Fargo Century

Ocotillo, CA - October 2006

CONSUMER PRODUCT RESOURCES:

Bicycle Retailer And Industry News (BRAIN)

COMMUTING RESOURCES:

Bike to Work

Coalition for Appropriate Transportation

Cleaner Air Commuter Solutions--It All Adds Up

No one can guarantee the outcome of a lawsuit or criminal matter, but the The Law Firm of Richard Duquette can guarantee that we will work with you, provide advice, and share decision-making. We schedule regular meetings to review our progress with you and make sure that we are informed about your progress.


We can not take on everyone who calls, but we do provide referrals to professionals in whom we have confidence. We never charge for reviewing your case and have enjoyed a reputation for caring, commitment and good results. Our track record speaks for itself.

If you believe we can be of help to you, a member of your family or a friend, please call 800.464.4123 and arrange for a free consultation, weekend appointments are available.

"John and I would have fallen into the cracks of injustice and paid dearly had it not been for your keen professionalism and perseverance. You are truly a fine scholar of law and your guiding hand was a comfort during this confusing and stressful time for us." John and Beth

"A heart felt thank you to you and your staff for all you've done in David's behalf. we appreciate your strength and guidance throughout these very difficult times." David, Patricia and Family.

"Thank you so much for taking my case. Your support during the experience made it  a little easier to deal with...thanks again." Joan.

"Thank you for all the hard work that went into our case. You were prepared with a positive attitude. I really appreciate your professionalism. You made a difficult experience enjoyable. You are great! Thank you." Lois #1

"Thank you for your special touch. Your creativity and insightfulness turned a very difficult challenging situation into a fun and interesting event. Your attention to detail mixed with a wonderful sense of playfulness worked it's magic for me. Thank you for the gift of the moment. It was a nice day." Joe

"You did a great job! Thanks for all your help. Not Guilty!" Dan

"Thank you very much for all you have done. I really appreciate all you Kim and Terri have done." Lois #2

"Kim, thank you and Richard for making this awful incident a little easier to bare!!!" Susanna

"Little Pugsley [bean bag dog] is our thank you to you for being so pugnacious in fighting to get our settlement. We appreciate all you have done for us and we hope you will think of us when you see pugsley." Kathy and Jim

"The damage control you achieved in this case is greatly appreciated - being able to avoid custody made it livable. If anyone I know is ever unfortunate enough to get in any trouble down your way, you can be sure I'll recommend you. Thanks again!" Diana

"David and I want to thank you for all you did on David's case. We're pleased with the results. Thank you." Dave and Barb

"Thanks for all your caring and hard work" Al and Steve

"It was a pleasure knowing and working with you. I wish there were more attorneys like you, a true gentleman and scholar. Thanks again!" Yolanda

"I lived in Montana the first twenty four years of my life and it was a heartfelt pleasure to meet someone with an appreciation of the Great West. Thank you for representing me." Betty
 

These testimonials do not guarantee you will win your case 

The Law Firm of Richard L. Duquette is a specialty practice, staffed by Mr. Duquette, a Legal Secretary, and a Legal Administrator.  A multitude of independent investigators and expert witnesses are available for hire as needed.  Even though our office is located in San Diego County, we regularly take cases in Riverside and Orange counties.

My Firm has exclusively represented People since 1983 whether they are injured in an accident or arrested for a crime.  Our intention is to remain small and specialized, so we can offer our clients the most vigorous, intelligent, and thorough representation available.  We are proud of our results and our reputation in the trial courts.

Our office is "state of the art" technologically and is fully equipped with office machines, computers, internet search engines and accurate calendaring and conflict software.

We also subscribe to several legal research publications that help us quickly find the law relevant to your case.  For example, Claranet, Crimetime, Abacus calendaring, Forecite Jury instructions, court cases on disc and more.

Most importantly, my office is family owned and operated.  We take pride in our service and commitment!

The Staff:

Richard L. Duquette, Esq. is joined by the following staff:

Kim Duquette, Legal Administrator

Mrs. Duquette holds a degree in Business Administration and has acted as Legal Administrator for Mr. Duquette's office since 1992. Although she is unable to give legal advice, she will actively explain how Mr. Duquette generally conducts his practice. For example Kim will be able to help by....

Assists in setting up DMV "APS" Hearings

Scheduling appointments and informing clients of court dates

Obtaining copies of police reports evidence

Replying via e-mail, fax and telephone to incoming messages

Assists in quoting fees and processing payments

Preparing and presenting computer aided presentations in court and preparing 
     exhibits for trial

Building and maintaining the firms web site

She also assists Mr. Duquette in drafting letters and documents for court

Because Kim is my wife, she shares my deep love of helping people, her commitment to your case is unmatched. degree in Business Administration and has acted as

Karen Moffat, Legal Secretary 

Ms. Moffat comes to my firm with 19 years of experience in the legal profession.  Her knowledge of civil litigation and her excellent organizational skills helps me effectively move your case to settlement or trial.  Her responsibility includes those traditional roles of a Legal Secretary such as:

Researching the Law

Drafting documents

Organizing witnesses

Calendaring dates

Interviewing witnesses

Ms. Moffat is unable to give legal advise, but is able to keep clients updated on the status of their cases.  Because of Karen's helpful personality and desire to assist clients along with her extensive background, you can be assured of her commitment to your case!

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