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Javier Demetrio Rios

Javier Demetrio Rios

 
  • Criminal Law, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence...
  • California, California
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Legal Knowledge
5.0/5.0
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Legal Analysis
5.0/5.0
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Communication Skills
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Ethics and Professionalism
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Pinaki Chakravorty
Pinaki Chakravorty February 22, 2023
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
This is a very qualified, experienced, and highly effective trial attorney. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Other

I had several trials and other hearings with Mr. Rios.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Opposing Client

I was a prosecutor who faced this attorney as opposing counsel on several occasions.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
I worked with this lawyer at several points between approximately 2015 and 2020. My last trial against him was in 2020.
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

This attorney is an extremely effective advocate, all substance and no posturing. He is personable with the opposition, and the opposition trusts him. Juries respond to his likability, as well as his hard-hitting intensity. He draws on his intelligence and reserves of knowledge from decades of experience to deliver top-notch assistance to his clients. He is among the more penetrating cross examiners I have seen, and will not miss any angle. He knows the law, and uses it to help his clients.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

This attorney was a senior Public Defender for years, and has tried every kind of criminal case -- no matter how serious. He has the legal knowledge to be an effective advocate.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

I have read this attorney's briefs. His legal analysis is pointed and appropriate to the occasion. He has great judgment.

Communication Skills: Excellent

This attorney communicates very well with the opposition, with juries, and with judges. He is a rare combination of fearless and personable.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

This attorney is extremely ethical. I was opposing counsel when I faced him. He was scrupulous in following the discovery laws.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
I know this attorney as a criminal defense practitioner. He is smart enough to be effective in other practice areas as well.
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Oral Argument
  • Trials
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
Cameron Kennard Bowman
Cameron Kennard Bowman November 14, 2022
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Easily a ten out of ten lawyer. One of the top criminal defense attorneys in Norther California with a hard earned reputation. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Many years ago he and I had cases against each other as I was a deputy District Attorney and he was a Public Defender. Since then I've also had the opportunity to work with him as co-counsel on criminal defense matters.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Opposing Client

He and I had cases against each other as I was a deputy District Attorney and he was a Public Defender.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
98 thru the present date. We worked against each other early in our careers and I am happy to say I have worked with him on cases up until the present day.
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Extremely well prepared and articulate in court. Judges listen to him.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Javier KNOWS the law and is always incredibly well prepared.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Mr. Rios is very effective as a legal advocate and part of it is due to his clear knowledge of the law.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Judges and clients are always impressed by his communication skills.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

There is no doubt as his high level of legal ethics and professionalism. I've seen him go out of his way on many occasions to help a client.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal law. Especially any cases involving defense against false sex crime allegations.
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Collaboration
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Oral Argument
  • Trials
Q. Please provide any additional comments about this lawyer
I would highly recommend this lawyer. And in fact have referred clients to him on many past occasions.
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
Thomas Nicholas Cvietkovich
Thomas Nicholas Cvietkovich August 14, 2019
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Javier is experienced and knowledgeable on the law. He wins cases as a result. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Javier was my supervisor.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client

I assisted Javier in a murder case.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
2004
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Javier knows how to conduct himself in court and he gets results.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Javier has decades of experience and is well-versed in the law.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Javier applies the law to his cases and gets excellent results.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Javier has extremely great emotional intelligence and works well with others.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Javier has the respect of his colleagues and the bench as well at the attorneys who work as prosecutors.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal defense
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
  • Trials
  • Use of Technology
Q. Please provide any additional comments about this lawyer
Javier is an excellent attorney who has the respect of his peers.
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
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