The Law Offices Of Raoul Severo

Over the past 40-plus years, Raoul Severo has built a career and a reputation by standing up for the rights of the accused. He has defended thousands of clients across California in a wide range of criminal cases in both state and federal courts, including trials and appeals. Mr. Severo has been described as a "bulldog" for his tenacious and successful representation in criminal proceedings.

Raoul J. Severo has a long history in criminal law. He has over 42 years of experience as a criminal defense attorney and defended thousands of clients from all walks of life in all aspects of criminal litigation in federal and state courts and at trial and appellate levels.

There is no higher accolade for a lawyer than the praise that he is "a lawyer's lawyer, " one that was received by Mr. Severo on multiple occasions when he literally defended lawyers against criminal charges.He is an aggressive advocate for his clients' rights, and he has a reputation among his colleagues and clients for thinking outside the box when it comes to developing strategies, a rare and invaluable trait.

It is devastating to find yourself accused of criminal charges, whether you are innocent or not. Criminal charges carry consequences that may change your life and the lives of your loved ones. It is a basic right for everyone to get a fair shot at defending themselves.

For that right to be effective, however, in a foreign and complex system such as our criminal justice system, it is imperative that skilled legal counsel be employed to navigate the deep and powerful currents that a criminal defendant must face head-on.These involve extensive paperwork and court or jury trials which often appear to laypersons to illustrate the theater of the absurd.

Many people are surprised to be criminally charged with assault or battery after a confrontation. Many times, police arrest the wrong person or prosecutors file inflated charges that don't reflect what really happened. If you are charged with the crime of assault and/or battery, you need sound legal counsel to protect your rights and tell your side of the story.

Domestic violence is taken seriously by police, prosecutors and judges. The alleged victim or the person who called the police is given the initial benefit of the doubt. In most cases, the accused is arrested, removed from their own home and blocked from having contact with the victim. The Law Offices of Severo, PLC understands how to handle these delicate situations.