Esau Ruiz Herrera

Esau Ruiz Herrera

40+ years of jury trial experience, including 1st degree murder cases, drunk driving, domestic violence accusations, drug charges, plus extensive experience in educational matters.
  • Criminal Law, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI ...
  • California
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Biography

Herrera is an accomplished trial lawyer with over 44 years of jury trial experience, including serious felony matters and "simple" misdemeanors. He has over 26 years experience as an elected school board member, and over 5 years service as Adjunct Professor in Education ("Law & Education") at Sacramento State University.

He is a veteran (U.S. Navy) who believes strongly in fighting for the "little guy." You will get honest, straight-forward advice from Herrera, at a most reasonable cost.

Education
Santa Clara Univ
Undergraduate Degree
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Santa Clara Univ School of Law
Law Degree
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Professional Experience
Trial Lawyer
40+ years of jury trial experience, including 1st degree murder cases, drunk driving, domestic violence accusations, drug charges, plus extensive experience in educational matters.
Current
Board of Education, Trustee; 26 years of elected service
Trustee, local Board of Education
Current
Vice Commander, State of CA; Veteran, U. S. Navy
American GI Forum, CA
Current
Adjunct Faculty, "Law & Education"
California State University - Sacramento
- Current
Adjunct faculty in the Doctorate program, School of Education, teaching "Law & Education"
Professional Associations
California State Bar  # 71189
Member
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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Fees
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    My legal fees are intentionally lower than most other lawyers with the same level of experience, to stay within the reach for our working families.
Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
DUI & DWI
Education Law
Juvenile Law
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Languages
  • Spanish: Spoken, Written
Contact & Map
Esau Ruiz Herrera
2530 Berryessa Rd # 145
San Jose, CA 95132
Telephone: (408) 926-7163
Cell: (831) 777-1000
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: Messages can be left 24 hours, anytime. Messages are checked on a regular basis.
Herrera Law Office
Salinas office
137 Central Ave, Ste. 5-C
Salinas, CA 93901
Telephone: (831) 777-1000
Monday: 9 AM - 12 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 12 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed