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Richard Howard Layon

Richard Howard Layon

5.0
3 reviews

217 Civic Center Drive, Suite 6, Vista, CA 92084

Criminal Defense, Misdemeanors, Felonies and 11 more

About Richard Howard Layon

Richard Howard Layon is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, misdemeanors, felonies and 11 other areas of law. Richard received a B.S. degree from San Diego State University in 1986, and has been licensed for 35 years. Richard practices at Layon Law Firm in Vista, CA.

Richard Howard Layon (Vista, California)

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Richard Howard Layon got this award in 2021

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Juvenile Law
Posted by anonymous
October 07, 2020
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This lawyer was recommended to us by a friend who is a retired district attorney. Being on the other side, she said he was a good opponent. He is easy to work with and helped us to feel at ease during a very emotional and traumatic time. He was accommodating with appointments and very courteous. He seemed to know the law very well and did his best in a very difficult situation. He was compassionate but also forthright when discussing our case. He is a good trial attorney and I felt like he was comfortable and eloquent in the courtroom setting. He knows the personalities of the judges and also seems to know some of the prosecutors which I think is an advantage.

 
DUI/DWI
Posted by anonymous
October 07, 2020
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I have worked with many attorneys in my profession and Richard is one of the best I have run across. He is knowledgeable, professional, compassionate, reliable and trustworthy, all of the traits you want in your attorney.

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
March 04, 2011
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Areas of Law

  • Criminal Law 4
    • Misdemeanors
    • Felonies
    • Drug Crimes
    • Sex Crimes
  • Domestic Violence
  • Other 8
    • Criminal Defense
    • Proposition 47
    • DUI Charges
    • Violent Crimes
    • Theft Crimes
    • Child Abuse
    • White Collar Crimes
    • Juvenile

Practice Details

  • Languages
    Spanish
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Layon Law Firm

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1991, California
    United States District Court for the Southern District of California
    2000, United States District Court for the Central District of California
    1993, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
    1994, United States Supreme Court
    Memberships
    State Bar of California
    San Diego County Bar Association
    Bar Association of North San Diego County
    California Public Defenders Associations
    California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
    Consumer Attorneys of San Diego
    Private Conflicts Counsel
    Lawyer Referral Service for North San Diego County.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Willamette University College of Law
    Class of 1990
    J.D.
    Other Education
    San Diego State University
    Class of 1986
    B.S.
    Biology
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1960
    Brawley, California, August 23, 1960

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