About Richard Thomas Dudek

Founded in 1990, Attorney Richard T. Dudek has successfully helped thousands of people just like you who are facing criminal accusations.

Based in the greater Sacramento area, Attorney Dudek handles misdemeanor and felony cases in San Joaquin, El Dorado, Placer, Yuba, Yolo, and the Bay Area. He strives to resolve criminal matters quickly and efficiently while achieving the best possible outcome for every client.

Attorney Dudek focuses on criminal defense and has earned the distinction of being a Certified Criminal Law Specialist through the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization, a qualification earned by few attorneys practicing in this field. Attorney Dudek has earned and maintained this distinction since 2001.

WHAT IS A LEGAL SPECIALIST?

California attorneys who are certified as specialists have taken and passed a written examination in their specialty field, demonstrated a high level of experience in the specialty field, fulfilled ongoing education requirements and been favorably evaluated by other attorneys and judges familiar with their work.

Only these attorneys can advertise or identify themselves as “certified” specialists in California because they are the only attorneys who are certified either by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization or an organization whose certification program has been accredited by the State Bar. (Such an organization must have requirements for certification that are at least equal to those of the State Bar’s program.)

Mr. Dudek has a BA degree from the University of California at Berkeley and earned a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, where he graduated with distinction.

Well-regarded by prosecutors, judges, and other lawyers, Mr. Dudek has been named a Northern California Super Lawyer for 5 years, as well as recently being featured in Sacramento Magazine as a Top Attorney. Additionally, he is a proud member of various professional organizations including the Traynor Honor Society, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and has received the highest possible rating by his peers on AVVO, the number one attorney search network. Attorney Dudek is also featured on the Ten Leaders website as a top California attorney. The Ten Leaders Cooperative maintains lengthy, disciplined and good-faith efforts to identify professionals with records of stability, integrity and competence and promotes only professionals with established practices and a record of accomplishment.

Attorney Dudek is committed to serving the best interests of every client who walks through his door and will do everything in his power to accommodate each and every person who walks through his door regardless of their economic standing.

 

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Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
May 28, 2009
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Dedek helped both my son's, one in several different matters. Under all the circumstances, the results was great. His honesty of all matters in the situation on what he could and could not do was very appreciative. His work he did was satisfying to both myself as a mother and to the sons

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
May 18, 2017
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I cannot personally speak to attorney Dudek's legal competency, as I hired him when I was expecting to be charged, and ended up not being charged. {para}I can only speak to the terrible (total lack of) customer service I experienced from him.{para}Mr. Dudek returned my first call very promptly when I needed an attorney and it was his opportunity to get money from me. But, for the last five months, now that I need the refundable portion of retainer back, he is not returning my phone calls.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Criminal Law 2
    • Sex Crimes
    • Drug Crimes
  • Domestic Violence
  • Other 12
    • Child Molestation
    • Child Pornography
    • Rape/Sexual Assault
    • Sex Offender Registration
    • Homicide Charges
    • Child Abuse & Endangerment
    • Federal Crimes
    • Federal Drug Charges
    • Professional License Defense
    • Title IX Defense
    • Weapon Charges
    • DUI

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1990, California
    1991, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
    Memberships
    Sacramento County Bar Association (Member, Tort and Insurance Sections)
    State Bar of California
    National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
    California Public Defenders Association.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    McGeorge School of Law
    Class of 1990
    J.D.
    with distinction
    Other Education
    University of California, Berkeley
    Class of 1985
    B.A.
    Legal Certifications
    Certified Specialist, Criminal Law, The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1962
    Sacramento, California, October 16, 1962
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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Richard Thomas Dudek was admitted in 1990 to the State of California.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Richard Thomas Dudek is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Richard Thomas Dudek attended McGeorge School of Law.