Attorney Profile

Our Criminal Defense Background and Experience:

Located in Long Beach, and serving all of southern California, criminal defense attorney Richard Poland has over 30 years experience defending clients against criminal charges. He is a Certified Criminal Defense Specialist (certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization). His knowledge and experience defending people against serious criminal charges will give you confidence in the information he provides and in the advice he gives. We know the law and system.

Richard Poland has tried numerous cases in Long Beach and surrounding areas, and enjoys an excellent reputation among judges and prosecutors. Prosecutors know he is always ready to go to trial, and judges understand the veracity of what he tells them. Because he has tried so many cases over the course of 30+ years, chances are excellent that he has represented someone with a situation similar to yours. He has defended clients charged with everything from assault and battery to identity theft and from DUI to murder.

When you retain our services, Richard Poland will be your attorney. You will not be represented by an inexperienced attorney who is learning criminal law and criminal procedure.

Our Aggressive Criminal Defense:

We are aggressive in our defense. We investigate allegations and file the appropriate motions to suppress statements and evidence that has been illegally or unconstitutionally obtained. We are prepared to try every case. Because of our aggressive tactics, our willingness to go trial, and the reputation we enjoy, we put our clients in the best position possible.

The Personal Service Our Criminal Defense Firm Provides to Our Clients:

You may choose us for our track record of success, our reputation for excellence, or our extensive experience. Regardless of the reason you chose us, you will appreciate the level of service we provide and our commitment to you. Our criminal defense attorney, Richard Poland, genuinely cares for his clients. You can expect him to be there for you. He makes every attempt to be available when you need him. If he is in court and unavailable, he will promptly get back to you.

He will take the time to understand your situation, explain the process and the law to you, and answer your questions. He takes each case personally, and will not accept you as a client unless he is able to provide you with the best possible defense. He is a straight-shooter, and will not sugarcoat the truth. You need to fully understand your situation in order to make intelligent decisions. You can count him to follow up with you to ensure you comply with any plea agreement or judge's order. He does not want to see you throw away any opportunity he is able to procure for you.

We believe we are able to secure better deals and lesser sentences because judges and prosecutors trust us to make sure our clients follow up with their commitments.

Areas of Practice

• Criminal Law
• DUI/DWI
• Traffic Violations
• White Collar Crimes
• Nursing Home
• Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
• Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff
• Products Liability Law
• Medical Malpractice

Litigation Percentage

• 99% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Certification/Specialties

• Criminal Law, The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization

Bar Admissions

• Illinois, 1973
• California, 1974
• New Jersey, 1988

Education

• The University of Texas School of Law, Austin, Texas, 1973
  J.D.
  
  
• Duke University, 1970
  A.B.
  
  

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Long Beach Bar Association
  Member
  
  
• Los Angeles County Bar Association
  Member
  
  

Languages

• Spanish

Birth Information

• August 14, 1948, New York City, New York, United States of America