Riverside Criminal Lawyers

Practice criminal and personal injury law for last 40 years. Undergraduate school: Occidental; law school: U.C.L.A.: 1972-1975. Member of California State Bar; licensed to practice in all courts in State of California.

Experience Breeds Results. Our goal is to ALWAYS WIN YOUR case and we settle for nothing less The Law Offices of Christopher Zander & Associates have rightfully earned the reputation of being the toughest, most knowledgeable, and aggressive defense attorneys in all of Southern California. Our FIRM handles even the most difficult felony and misdemeanor cases. We are committed to producing the highest quality service to you with the utmost attention to your case. Although any criminal charge is serious, it does not have to destroy your life. The Law Offices of Christopher Zander & Associates will aggressively combat the charges against...

While in law school, Mark worked for the United States Attorney's and the Los Angeles County District Attorney's offices. Upon graduating law school, Mark was an attorney for one of the largest civil litigation law firms in the nation. Thereafter, Mark worked for one of the largest criminal defense law firms in Southern California. Finally, Mark also has over five years experience as a reserve Deputy Sheriff. These experiences have enabled Mark to more fully understand the arresting agency and prosecuting office, thus giving him the insight necessary to better represent his clients' needs. Mark is an aggressive attorney who understands...

PUBLISHED OPINIONS Phyllis P. v. Superior Court, Civ. No. B018861, Court of Appeal California, Second Appellate District, Division Five. 183 Cal.App.3d 1193, July 30, 1986, John M. Polakovic and Robert W. Scott for Petitioner. Dixon v. Superior Court, No. G005278, Court of Appeal California, Fourth Appellate District, Division Three, 195 Cal.App.3d 758, October 22, 1987. Petitioner’s Application for Review by the Supreme Court was denied January 6, 1988. Mariellen Ross and Robert W. Scott for Real Parties in Interest. Creditors Collection Serv. v. Castaldi, Civ. A. No. 665881., APPELLATE DEPARTMENT, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO, 23 Cal. App. 4th Supp. 1; January...

I am a criminal defense attorney recognized for my comprehensive understanding and application of the law. I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from California State University of Northridge and earned my Juris Doctorate with a concentration in Criminal Law from Whittier Law School in 2018. My journey in criminal law began early in my career, working at some of the most prestigious criminal defense firms in Los Angeles. These experiences provided me with a deep understanding of courtroom dynamics, law enforcement testimonies, and the complexities of criminal investigations. I am licensed to practice criminal defense in all federal...

Doug Ridley has experience with thousands of criminal cases. He has the voice and demeanor to handle matters cooperatively with the courts, along with the experience and savvy to be a tough defender when necessary. Doug’s job as a prosecutor started in the case file review department where he reviewed up to a hundred files per day, and led him all the way to lead prosecutor for the Special Victims Unit (The most serious crimes in the county). His background gives him an expert eye and unique ability to see the case the way the prosecutor sees it. Understanding how...