Experienced and Focused San Diego Attorney
Criminal Defense ∙ Police Misconduct Cases ∙ Business Litigation
In order to better serve my clients, I limit the areas in which I practice law. By doing so, I am able to keep current on new legal developments By maintaining a legal practice that focuses on criminal defense, police misconduct cases and business litigation/commercial litigation, I am confident in my ability to provide high-quality and efficient legal services to my clients.
My rates are reasonable and many cases can be handled for a flat fee, plus expenses. Call or e-mail the law offices of Keith H. Rutman, Attorney at Law, to schedule an appointment.
The majority of my legal practice is devoted to criminal defense work. I have worked as a criminal defense lawyer in San Diego County since 1989. I provide an aggressive defense of my clients' rights and freedoms. At the same time, I am known for giving my clients honest assessments and frank advice about the most likely outcome of their case. I handle misdemeanor and felony cases, including:
- Assault, battery and violent crimes
- Burglary, robbery and theft
- Domestic violence and restraining orders
- Drug crimes, including marijuana possession, drug trafficking and sales, and drug manufacturing and cultivation
- DUI / drunk driving defense
- Gang-related crimes
- Weapons charges
- White collar crime such as fraud and embezzlement
I also handle the necessary petitions and paperwork for sealing a criminal record (also known as expungement).
I represent victims of police misconduct, particularly false arrest and the use of excessive force resulting in injuries. Police misconduct cases are complex and difficult to prosecute. I encourage my clients to learn as much as they can about what makes a successful police misconduct case before coming to see me.
I have more than 20 years' experience representing small business owners in resolving with customers, vendors, partners, and employees.
Contact Keith H. Rutman, Attorney at Law
Every new client receives a free, confidential, half-hour consultation. Schedule an appointment by calling toll-free, 888-714-6354, or 619-573-4988, or sending an e-mail. I will respond promptly.
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