Criminal Attorney at Costen Ruiz Law Riverside, CA

Criminal Law Attorney in Riverside & San Bernardino Counties, CA – Salary based on experience + Annual bonus Years’ Experience: Minimum 1 year required. Location: Riverside Office Profile: Criminal Defense Attorney (Spanish‑speaking preferred). Successful, growing criminal defense and professional license defense law firm serving Southern California is seeking an exceptional criminal defense attorney to join our team. The firm has three office locations for client meetings in Los Angeles, Orange County and Riverside. The firm staff handles client marketing, intake, screening, and retainer agreements for attorneys. Firm attorneys are laser‑focused on providing excellent customer service and solving client challenges. Responsibilities Manage own caseload and court calendar once hired, including all phases of criminal defense in Riverside and San Bernardino County courts. Pre‑filing representation with law enforcement. Prepare for and attend arraignments, readiness conferences, probation revocations, sentencing, etc. Effectively litigate pre‑trial hearings and motions (e.g., preliminary hearings, PC 1538.5 motions, PC 995 motions, etc.). Negotiate plea bargains or negotiated dispositions at the misdemeanor and felony readiness conferences. Prepare for and conduct jury and bench trials. Advise clients on legal defenses, constitutional rights, and case strategies. Maintain consistent communication with clients regarding case status. Conduct research and draft pleadings, briefs, discovery requests and responses, and motions. Handle administrative DMV hearings for DUI cases. Prepare for and conduct TRO trials (both on behalf of petitioner and respondent). Conduct client meetings and recommend strategies; communicate with prosecutors, witnesses, and experts. Post‑conviction relief. Pay and Benefits Based on experience and qualifications. Health insurance (waiting period may apply). Required Qualifications Minimum 1 year of criminal defense experience, including felony cases. Criminal trial experience is a plus. Experience handling preliminary hearings. Former prosecutor or public defender a big plus. Experience in criminal courts is a plus. Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus. CA bar license with no disciplinary record. Other Skills Project confidence and competence when engaging with clients and opposing counsel. Outstanding command of the courtroom. Excellent legal research, persuasive writing, and verbal communication skills.Self‑motivation, excellent time management, and interpersonal skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr Costen Ruiz Law