Riverside, CA Lawyers

Criminal Defense Law

6560 Van Buren Boulevard c, Riverside, CA 92503, USA

Area of Practice: Criminal Defense, Family Law and Civil Litigation Earl Robertson III is a well-seasoned, accomplished and dedicated attorney. He has the discipline of a soldier; having traveled abroad while serving in the United States Army. He is well educated; having obtained both undergraduate and graduate degrees from the Azusa Pacific University School of Business. Earl has a Bachelor of Science, as well as, a Master of the Arts degree in Organizational Leadership. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of La Verne College of Law, where he received numerous awards for his academic achievements. Earl served as Captain of the University of La Verne College of Law Trial Team. At the BLSA West Regional Moot Court Competition, Earl swept the competition winning awards for Best Brief. He also won a national award for Best Brief at the BLSA National Moot Court Competition. bigstock-Male-Lawyer-Or-Judge-Working-W-271058272.jpg After graduating from law school, Earl continued his pursuit of mastering the art of trial advocacy. He went to work as a California Deputy District Attorney in Imperial County. While serving as a Deputy District Attorney, Earl learned invaluable lessons while honing his skills as trial lawyer. He learned how to manage a high volume of cases without compromising his trial efficiency and integrity. He learned humility, courtroom etiquette and the importance of establishing great working relationships with courtroom staff. In addition, he learned how to work with, as well as how to oppose, all kinds of attorneys with various backgrounds and personality types. Earl’s experience as a District Attorney has helped him develop a unique, pleasant, and effective courtroom demeanor, which served him well during his time in public service and has continued to serve him, as well as each of clients, extremely well in private practice.

Personal Injury Law

5885 Brockton Ave, Riverside, CA 92506

James Heiting handles civil litigation matters throughout California, recovering over $300 million for clients, dealing with wrongful death, serious injury, professional malpractice and transportation accidents. Also past President of Riverside’s County Bar, his firm has served the Inland Empire for over 30 years. He has been practicing law since receiving his doctorate degree in law in 1976. Mr. Heiting is admitted to practice before all courts of the state, the federal courts, the United States Court of Federal Claims, and the California and United States Supreme Courts. Mr. Heiting also served on the Board of Governors of the State Bar of California, was a co-founder of the Leo A. Deegan Inn of Court and a charter member of the Inland Empire Federal Bar Association. Mr. Heiting represents clients throughout the State in bringing and/or defending a wide variety of claims.

Personal Injury Law

3891 11th St, Riverside, CA 92501, USA

Julia Ramos brings a diverse bilingual legal background and a deep commitment to advocacy, enhancing Dordick Law Corporation‘s ability to serve both English and Spanish-speaking clients across Southern California with excellence and compassion. Julia began her legal career representing clients in misdemeanor and felony criminal defense proceedings, gaining hands-on courtroom experience and a strong understanding of the challenges individuals face in the justice system. This early work honed her litigation skills and sparked a lasting passion for standing up for people during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. Before joining Dordick Law Corporation, Julia worked in personal injury defense, where she handled complex cases and gained insight into civil litigation from the defense perspective. Her knowledge of how opposing counsel approaches these cases now allows her to advocate even more effectively for injury victims, helping them secure the justice and compensation they deserve. Julia earned her B.A. in Political Science and Law & Society from the University of California, Riverside, and her J.D. (Juris Doctor) from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. She has been licensed to practice law in California since 2021 and is also admitted to the United States District Court – Central District. Her academic and professional journey reflects a consistent dedication to growth, learning, and legal excellence. As a bilingual Spanish-speaking attorney, Julia is passionate about making the legal process accessible and understandable for all clients. She is especially committed to serving the Hispanic community and ensuring every client receives the respect, guidance, and representation they deserve. Outside the office, Julia enjoys staying active with Pilates and working out, cheering on the Dodgers, attending live concerts, and spending time at dog-friendly beaches with her canine companion. Julia’s combination of courtroom experience, civil litigation insight, and compassionate advocacy makes her a valued member of the Dordick Law Corporation team. She represents clients throughout Southern California from the firm’s offices in Riverside. Would you like to schedule a free consultation with Julia? You can click here or call us toll-free at (310) 736-2088.

Criminal Defense Law

4275 Main St, Riverside, CA 92501, USA

Kia attended Beverly Hills High School and graduated top of his class. He attended the University of California – Santa Barbara where he pursued a major in communications. Thereafter, he attended Pepperdine Law School and obtained his JD degree. Kia passed the California Bar Examination on his first attempt and became sworn in December 2000 to practice law. Kia has handled thousands of criminal matters from arraignment to trial. Kia is an experienced trial attorney in courts throughout Southern California. He has an excellent reputation amongst colleagues, Judges, prosecutors and others working in the legal field. Please review our firm’s recent results. You will see the dedication, love and compassion that is given to each and every case. Our recent results signify the amazing work our office strives to perform for each client. Kia is also a Board Certified Specialist in Criminal Law, a distinction that is rare to achieve in the State of California. Essentially, Board Certification means Kia has proven a track record of accomplishments and achievements for the State Bar of California to recognize him as a “specialist”. A Board Certified Specialist in Law is much like a Board Certified Medical Professional to the extent that the Board has approved certification for someone who has further training and experience in their field to a higher standard than other professionals.

Criminal Defense Law

7095 Indiana Ave #200, Riverside, CA 92506, USA

Area of Practice: Criminal Defense & Civil Rights Trent joined the Law Offices of Grech & Packer, Jr. in 2014 and was named a partner in 2018. Trent has handled thousands of criminal cases in California appellate and trial courts and has tried numerous cases to verdict in both State and Federal courts throughout California. Trent’s criminal cases run the gamut from simple misdemeanors to complex white-collar and homicide cases. A representative sample of trial successes include the following: full acquittals of all life counts in an attempted murder case; a full acquittal of all charges in a rape case against a member of the United States Marine Corps; a voluntary manslaughter jury verdict and probation sentence for a client charged with first-degree murder; a dismissal of all charges after an 11-1 verdict for acquittal in a sexual battery case; a not guilty verdict in a Federal drug trafficking case; and a full dismissal after a 10-2 verdict for acquittal in a Federal human trafficking case. Trent has also successfully negotiated dispositions in some of Riverside County’s largest fraud cases. For example, Trent helped negotiate a misdemeanor resolution in a case alleging fraud and multiple strikes in which the client faced over a decade in state prison. Trent also helped negotiate a probation resolution for a client charged as part of a $123 million insurance fraud scheme. The conviction was ultimately expunged. In addition to his expertise in handling high-stakes criminal litigation, Trent is an experienced civil rights attorney. He works on behalf of clients who have been the victims of civil rights violations by government actors. Trent’s cases range from police brutality, excessive force, and wrongful arrest cases to lawsuits challenging the use of force within jails and prison facilities. Trent has recovered millions of dollars for the victims of government misconduct, including a $1.1 million settlement for an unarmed man shot in the back by police, a $475,000 settlement for a man bitten by a police dog, an $875,000 settlement for a man beaten unconscious by police, and a $750,000 settlement for a man beaten in the head and body by police. Trent is also an experienced appellate advocate. He has handled dozens of cases in California’s appellate courts and has argued multiple times before California’s Fourth District Court of Appeal and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Trent received his Bachelor's Degree with high honors from the University of California at Berkeley. He received his law degree from the University of Virginia. Trent spent three years practicing complex civil and criminal litigation in the Reston, Virginia, Washington D.C., and San Diego, California offices of Cooley Godward LLP, a prominent national law firm. Trent left Cooley to join the nationally renowned Federal Defenders of San Diego, Inc. At Federal Defenders, Trent handled hundreds of cases in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. Trent’s cases included drug trafficking, arms trafficking, robbery, sex crimes, wire fraud, tax fraud, and human trafficking. Trent then joined the preeminent California law firm of Best Best & Krieger, where he developed an expertise in, among other things, California Government Code section 1090, the Political Reform Act, and the Brown Act. Trent participated in multiple internal investigations into allegations of wrongdoing by public entities and public officials and was a member of the firm’s public policy and ethics group, a group spearheaded by former Riverside County District Attorney Grover Trask. Trent is a graduate of the National Criminal Defense College’s Advanced Cross-Examination program, the Federal CJA Trial Skills Academy, and Federal Defenders of San Diego, Inc.’s trial practice program. Trent served on the Executive Board of the Federal Bar Association in San Diego, California and was a member of the Louis M. Welsh American Inn of Court in San Diego and the Leo A. Deegan Inn of Court in Riverside.