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Testimonials & Criminal Case Recommendations for Criminal Defense Attorney & DUI Lawyer, Richard Duquette

What My Clients Say:

“(Richard Duquette) came very highly recommended to me so I hired him for my DUI second conviction case. I was happy with the outcome of my case, which was handled promptly. Considering the consequences of this 2nd DUI, I was very scared that I could’ve done some serious jail time. Especially considering my high B.A.C., Mr. Duquette, you definitely went the extra mile! You know your stuff! Thanks!”
- Dyanne B.

“My expectations were far exceeded when I hired Richard Duquette for my DUI case. Richard dedicated his heart and soul on my case. He is a dedicated lawyer who takes client’s concerns seriously and cares deeply about doing his best for his client. Simply put, Richard Duquette is the type of lawyer who brings a good name to all defense attorneys!”
- Matthew T.

“Richard Duquette handled my DUI case promptly and exceeded my expectations. Richard counceled us through the legal process. He defended us with sharp, dedicated tenacity. He put his heart and soul into our case, and more importantly, he put years of experience and unsurpassed savvy in our defense. His skill and dedication humbles his peers. I would recommend Richard to my friends and family and I would not recommend anyone else. If, God forbid, I ever need a lawyer again, no one else will defend me. “
- Nicole D.

“When I was arrested for DUI, “it was a very trying time.  You always see the worst, but hope for the best”.  Mr. Duquette handled my case “promptly and professionally”.  I would recommend him because “our meeting were always professional.  He informed me of what I needed to put together before the hearing and said if I gave him what he requested, I would likely get a lighter sentence.  That happened..  I would recommend Richard without a doubt.  He explains everything to you and what to expect.  He handled the case very well”.  R.S.

“Mr. Duquette “is a very kind and caring man”.  I would recommend him “because everything went as Richard said they would”.  M.M.

“When I hired Mr. Duquette for my DUI, “my expectations were more than met.  The court was slow, Richard was fast.  I was recommended by a family friend and I would be quick to recommend another of my own.  Mr. Duquette was prompt with infallible logic which he presented in a result driven manner.  Highly recommended.” Greg L.

“Mr. Duquette handled my 2nd DUI “very promptly and professionally”.  I would recommend him because he is “professional and demanding”.  He is also “knowledgeable of law.”  I “had no idea what [I] was getting into, but Mr. Duquette took time to explain.”  Oscar L.

I would recommend Richard Duquette because “all the details of the case were handled smoothly and I got no surprises during the entire process.”  Steve F.

My DUI was handled promptly and my expectations were met.  I would recommend Richard Duquette.  T.S.

Mr. Duquette handled my case promptly and I would recommend him.  George W.

I would recommend Richard Duquette.  My expectations were met and my case was handled promptly.  P.P.

“I wanted to take the opportunity to recognize some really excellent lawyering by  Richard Duquette, in what must be one of the toughest practice areas – sex crime criminal defense. I referred a client to Richard who was facing several very serious charges and many years of incarceration. These charges, upon closer inspection, were significantly overblown – which is not surprising due to the current highly-charged political climate around such cases. At the client’s request, I stayed involved and monitored the case and Richard’s work. It became instantly clear to me how difficult these cases can be to defend and how important it is that experienced, thorough, and compassionate attorneys, like Richard, are actually willing to do such unpopular work. The amount of time and energy that Richard and his team front-loaded into the case was astounding. Perhaps, even more importantly, this mountain of work with investigators, psychologists, and forensic experts was done efficiently and cost-effectively and was a key factor in the result achieved. In the face of an entrenched prosecutor and hostile judge, Richard was able to carve out the majority of the claims and settle the remaining counts for concurrent statutory minimum sentences – an objectively appropriate result. 
Regardless of how you personally feel about these difficult and usually heart-breaking cases, there is no question that we all have clients who at some point may need a referral for just such an attorney. I suggest you keep Richard Duquette in mind if and when you get that referral request.” J.R.

“I was recently arrested for DUI and found myself in need of a good lawyer who could lessen my punishment and assist me through the court process.  Mr. Duquette achieved these goals for me and made this stressful time of my life easier to cope with.  He was thorough and professional and was able to negotiate a better settlement with the district attorney than I had originally hoped for.  I recommend him to any person charged with driving under the influence.  Thanks Richard!” Drew

” I wanted to extend to you my personal gratitude for getting my DUI pleaded down to a Dry Reckless.  You showed me how great an attorney you truly are.  Also, for taking the time to consistently help me through my case though you felt I was not following through.

I have continued seeing my psychiatrist and marriage counseling which has saved my marriage.  I have not abused or drank alcohol since my DUI.  Call the outcome of my case and divine intervention a wake up call.

I will continue to refer anyone I know to you for legal representation as they are amazed already for what you have done for me….I forwarded all my friends your website…so they can see for themselves your achievements.  lastly, I am glad you were the one working my case and I couldn’t have asked for better representation.”  Michael P

“I want to thank you for the great service you gave me on handling my DUI case. I was dreading the outcome of the case but with your great support I was extremely satisfied with the decision of the court.
With only 3 months of school and limited work program which the lady at the court told me that I should have received a tougher sentence but with your help it was reduced due to your professional association and knowledge of the court system.
I had talked to some people who didn’t use a lawyer and they were handed out the maximum sentence of 18 months of school along with jail time so it pays to have a skilled lawyer like you to keep someone out of this type of situation.
Great job by you and your staff and thank you very much for all the great assistance you have given me”  Larry K.

“Dear Richard, Karen, and Mrs. Duquette,  Thank you ever so much for your extreme professionalism, dedication and unyielding support for me during a most difficult and challenging time of m life.  I am eternally grateful.
This time spent is not in vain, others in m field of influence will benefit from my experience, certainly I will never put myself in this form of harms way again.  
I restated verbatim to John B concerning my outcome, the conditions of the dismissal.  John is very impressed and will speak to Charles S. on Richard’s behalf in regards to his expertise with dreaded DUI cases that John no longer retains.
….Karen and Mrs. Duquette thank you for your compassion and congeniality.  With profound gratitude and respect,”   Cathleen T.

“Dear Mr. Duquette: On behalf of MSGT Michael S, his parents Norton & Linda S. and ourselves, we sincerely “Thank you” for your spontaneous response, time and efforts that you have put into Michael’s case.  You have made the outcome of this case more bearable for the family and it has given Michael the chance to change some of the issues in his life to make him the Marine that he really is and should be.

As Michael’s parents were not able to meet you or be there in person, we have assured them of your kindness, intelligence and huge support in which you rendered for their son, Michael. 

Once again, with heartfelt thanks, we appreciate all you have done for this family.  Sincerely,”   James & Ty H.

“I appreciate your efforts on my behalf… You were certainly worth every dime in a time when most things are not.”  Alice M.

“Dear Richard, …The damage control you achieved in this case is greatly appreciated – being able to avoid custody in Vista made it livable….If anyone I know is ever unfortunate enough to get in any trouble down your way, you can be sure I’ll recommend you.  Thanks again!”  Diana S.

“I wholeheartedly recommend Richard Duquette as an attorney.  As he handled my case, I recognized his personal interest in my well-being beyond the legal issues involved. He understood the stress and confusion associated with being a defendant and included my  family in his counsel.  Unlike those television commercial law offices, Richard handles your case personally and his staff knows your name and unique situation.  Throughout the handling of my case, he acted as coach, advisor and confidante; taking the time to explain and clearly communicate my options.  I was especially impressed with his scholarly attention to changes in the law and evolving legal  precedents.  It was clear he was continually improving this knowledge of contemporary relevant decisions to better represent me and future clients.  His relationship with court staff, judges, and fellow attorneys positively impacted the outcome of my case.  Based on his negotiation skills, he was able to reduce a monetary liability by 75%; essentially paying for his services with the savings.  I hope to never have to use Richard again, but if I do, he’s the man!” Chris S.(5/24/09)

“John and I would have fallen into the cracks of injustice and paid dearly had it not been for your keen professionalism and perseverance. You are truly a fine scholar of law and your guiding hand was a comfort during this confusing and stressful time for us.” John and Beth

“I don’t know where to begin to thank you.  Your guidance from the day we started working together, my case, your strategy and your devotion and experience all got me the absolute lightest sentence possible.  All I did was follow your advice.  All the best and good luck to you.  Please thank Kim and all the staff.  P.S. the guy sitting next to me while doing the paper, had to deal with the young angry DA and he got 75 day in jail for a 1st DUI!”

“A heart felt thank you to you and your staff for all you’ve done in David’s behalf. We appreciate your strength and guidance throughout these very difficult times.” David, Patricia and Family.

“Thank you so much for taking my case. Your support during the experience made it  a little easier to deal with…thanks again.” Joan.

“Thank you for all the hard work that went into our case. You were prepared with a positive attitude. I really appreciate your professionalism. You made a difficult experience enjoyable. You are great! Thank you.” Lois #1

“Thank you for your special touch. Your creativity and insightfulness turned a very difficult challenging situation into a fun and interesting event. Your attention to detail mixed with a wonderful sense of playfulness worked it’s magic for me. Thank you for the gift of the moment. It was a nice day.” Joe

“You did a great job! Thanks for all your help. Not Guilty!” Dan

“Thank you very much for all you have done. I really appreciate all you Kim and Terri have done.” Lois #2

“Kim, thank you and Richard for making this awful incident a little easier to bare!!!” Susanna

“The damage control you achieved in this case is greatly appreciated – being able to avoid custody made it livable. If anyone I know is ever unfortunate enough to get in any trouble down your way, you can be sure I’ll recommend you. Thanks again!” Diana

“David and I want to thank you for all you did on David’s case. We’re pleased with the results. Thank you.” Dave and Barb

“It was a pleasure knowing and working with you. I wish there were more attorneys like you, a true gentleman and scholar. Thanks again!” Yolanda”

“I lived in Montana the first twenty four years of my life and it was a heartfelt pleasure to meet someone with an appreciation of the Great West. Thank you for representing me.” Betty

“An update on your client, problem child 3:….Anyway, I’m on the road to recovery and feel better than I have in 3 years.  Thanks for your help.” Lisa L.

“I am grateful for all that you accomplished for my daughter Michelle.  Your expertise and court-side manner provided the best possible outcome, giver her situation.  Her future was in your hands and you didn’t let her down.  That means a lot to me. On behalf of the family, and myself, that you for your efforts.” Michael O.

“Thank you for your special touch.  Your creativity and insightfulness turned a very difficult challenging situation into a fun and interesting even.  Your attention to detail mixed with a wonderful sense of playfulness worked its magic for me.  Thank you for the gift of the moment.  I thoroughly enjoyed you, your humor, your awareness and you lightness.” Joe W.

“Thank you for helping me” Nicole G.

“I can’t thank you enough for all your help.  You are a true friend.” Randy T.

“Thank you for everything.  I appreciate it more than you imagine.” Bryan M.

“Wanted to thank you for all your legal guidance and assistance, will seek your personal services in the future.” Jeannene M.

“You did a GREAT job!  Thanks for all your help.” Dan

“With sincere appreciation for your thoughtfulness and all your help.  I know I must have been a pain in the neck.  I really do mean it when I say Thank you.” Jamie L.

“Thank you…I realize that this matter took some time, and want you to know that I really do appreciate it more than you can know.  Lets us hope this is the end of a distasteful episode for me.  Again Thank you!” Tomi L.W.

“Best to you…We are happy with your service.” Hank & Dorothy B.

“Thanks for a job well done.” Shirley

“Thank you for your discretion when handling my case.  Thanks also for going to my DMV hearing… M.S. recommended your excellent services to me.  Thanks again.” Adrianne R. B.

“It’s not just that you do things, it’s the wonderful way you do them!  Very truly yours…” Miriam C. and Joseph W. S. Jr.

“Richard and Team – Thanks for the great work on my case.” Mal & Dona

“I just wanted to tell you thank you very much for all you did on behalf of my son Mark.  I know that he will appreciate what you did especially when he goes to find work or school in the future.  Thanks again.” Gary Z.

“Thank you again for all your hard work on my behalf.  Please extend my thank to your staff and very best wishes for a happy summertime.” Maureen S.
These testimonials do not guarantee you will win your case.

If you have criminal matter to discuss, contact me HERE or give me a call: 760-730-0500. I offer a FREE no obligation consultation and look forward to helping you with your legal matter.