Top White Collar Crime Lawyers Near Me in Long Beach Area

Top Tier DUI Attorney Matthew J. Ruff has devoted his entire legal career, 30 years, to the area of DUI and Criminal Defense. Unlike many other Attorneys who may "side line" in the area of criminal defense, Attorney Ruff has limited his practice to exclusive criminal defense for over a decade. Prior to starting his work in Criminal Defense he worked in one of the largest District Attorney's Offices in the State of California. This gives his clients an edge by having "inside knowledge" of how his client's case will be prosecuted. He also gives his clients the added "edge" and an educational background in Law Enforcement, Police Science and Administration of Criminal Justice.. Matthew Boasts one of the highest success rates for dismissal in Torrance Court and prosecutions from cities such as Redondo Beach, Hermosa, Rancho Palos Verdes and Long Beach.Put simply, he knows the "ins and outs" of the Criminal Justice system from the police, the D.A. and the Judge hearing the case, giving his clients a distinct advantage when charged with a crime. What also sets Attorney Ruff apart from most other attorneys is the fact that he gives the client one-on-one attention. He is always available to consult directly, never passing his client's off to a paralegal or legal assistant. He believes his clients deserve this kind of respect. He is known in California as a top criminal lawyer, a zealous defender and an aggressive "FIGHTER" for his clients. Attorney Matthew J. Ruff is licensed to practice law in the entire State of California, as well as the Federal District Courts in California and the Federal Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit Federal Court of Appeal.

Previously served as Chair of the California Board of Legal Specialization (CBLS) for the 2014-2015 year and board member of CBLS from (2011-2016).  Previously served the CBLS as member and then chair of the tax law advisory committee (2006-2011).

Fred Medick is a Trial Attorney with the Fraud Section of the Criminal Division of the United States Department of Justice.  Fred prosecutes a variety of white collar criminal matters, including securities fraud, investment fraud, health care fraud, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act violations, and bank fraud.  Fred joined the Fraud Section in 2010.  Since then, he has prosecuted numerous trials, including the prosecution of a Las Vegas real estate agent in a $15 million mortgage fraud trial; the prosecution of a Los Angeles-area physician, a health care professional, and a medical supply company officer in a $1.5 million heath care fraud trial; and the prosecution of three Southern California individuals, including a former Wall Street managing partner, in a scheme to defraud a billionaire investor.  Based in part of these achievements, Fred won a Fraud Section performance award for 2011-12.. Before joining the Fraud Section, Fred clerked for the Honorable Edward C. Prado of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in San Antonio, Texas; and the Honorable Andrew J. Guilford of the District Court for the Central District of California in Santa Ana, California.  Fred graduated with honors from Harvard Law School, where he was a Heyman Fellow, and received his bachelor's degree from Stanford University, where he was a National merit Scholar and a Golden Grant recipient.

Experienced White Collar Crime attorney serving clients in Long Beach and surrounding areas.

Experienced White Collar Crime attorney serving clients in Long Beach and surrounding areas.