Law Office of Russell S. Babcock
Criminal Defense | Serving San Diego, CA
619-736-3314For legal issues concerning Criminal Defense, let Law Office of Russell S. Babcock, a local practice in San Diego, California, help you find a solution.
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Russell S. Babcock is a former federal prosecutor which helps him to understand how the government makes it charging decisions and adds credibility to him as a trial attorney. Attorney Babcock has over 35 years of experience and 650+ successful cases. Let our firm help you.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Criminal Defense
- Drug Violations
Call Law Office of Russell S. Babcock today at 619-736-3314 to arrange your free initial consultation.
Attorney Russell Babcock
Bar Admissions:
- California, 1981
- Alaska, 1982
- Colorado, 1987
- U.S. District Court Southern District of California
- U.S. District Court Central District of California
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 1992
- U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit
- United States Supreme Court, 1994
- U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan, 1994
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 1994
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of California
Education:
- University of California, Davis School of Law, Davis, California, 1981
- J.D.
- Honors: Class Rank Upper 15%
- University of California, Davis, 1978
- B.A.
- Honors: magna cum laude
- Honors: With Highest Honors
- Honors: Departmental Honors, Rhetoric
- Honors: Class Rank Upper 1%
- Honors: Phi Beta Kappa
- Major: Rhetoric
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- 2026 San Diego Super Lawyers list
- 2025 San Diego Super Lawyers list
- 2024 San Diego Super Lawyers list
- 2023 San Diego Super Lawyers list
- 2022 San Diego Super Lawyers list
- 2021 San Diego Super Lawyers list
- 2015 San Diego Super Lawyers list
- 2009 San Diego Super Lawyers list
- 2008 San Diego Super Lawyers list
- Avvo Attorney Rated 10.0 (Superb), 2010 - Present
- Best San Diego Criminal Defense Attorney, 2012
- Super Lawyers, 2008 - Present
- The Top Attorneys in San Diego, 2008 and various years to present
- Kudos, 2007
- Special Recognition, 2004
- Appellate Attorney of the Year, 1998
- Moot Court Judge, Finals Competition, University of San Diego School of Law, 1999 - Present
- CJA Panel (Federal Indigent Appointments), Southern District of California, Member, 1991 - 2009
- Certified Specialist, Criminal Law, The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization (1995)
- William Enright Inn of Court, 1998 - 2000 (Barrister)
- California Appellate Project, Los Angeles Panel Attorney, 1993 (Member)
- Central California Appellate Project, Panel Attorney, 1999 (Member)
- Appellate Defenders, Inc., San Diego Panel Attorney, 1991 (Member)
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Since 1997, the "Lead Counsel Verified" status has been granted to attorneys who possess:
- The Right Professional Experience
- A Spotless Record
The following attorneys at this firm are Lead Counsel Verified:
Russell S. Babcock
This attorney practices in California and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Federal Criminal Law | Since 2024 |
| Criminal Defense | Since 2024 |
Law Office of Russell S. Babcock Awards
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