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Richard S. Diamond
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Mr. Diamond was graduated from UCLA in 1958 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. Immediately thereafter he commenced law school, also at UCLA, and began practicing law in January of 1962. From 1966 until the mid-80’s he was a member of the America Board of Trial Advocates. He has served as a Judge Pro-Tem in both the Los Angeles Municipal and Superior Courts. He has been engaged in the general practice of law and most recently his emphasis has been on criminal defense and plaintiff’s personal injury. Mr. Diamond has appeared regularly before California Administrative Law Tribunals as well as the Superior Court. He has tried well in excess of 100 jury matters and countless bench trials.


Education:
University of California at Los Angeles: Bachelor of Arts;
University of California at Los Angeles: Juris Doctor, 1961.

Admission to Practice:
Admitted to practice in the State of California in 1962.
Admitted to practice in Federal Court of California in 1962.

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