Eduardo Rizo, Criminal Defense Attorney in Los Angeles, California
Over 14 years of legal practice · focused on Criminal Defense, Family Law, and General
Los Angeles, CA
Practicing criminal defense in Los Angeles since 2012.
- 14+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
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Eduardo Rizo is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Family Law, and General. Eduardo has over 14 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Los Angeles, CA
- Experience
- over 14 years
- Known for
- Criminal Defense · Family Law · General
- Handles Criminal Defense, Family Law, and General matters from Los Angeles, CA.
- Over 14 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Eduardo Rizo: Eduardo Rizo is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Family Law, and General. Eduardo has over 14 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Eduardo's practice areas in Los Angeles
Eduardo concentrates on criminal defense, family law, general, personal injury, and workers comp. Each area below outlines the kind of case Eduardo handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Criminal Defense
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Family Law
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General
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Personal Injury
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Workers Comp
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Criminal Defense cases in Los Angeles, California
Eduardo takes criminal defense matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Eduardo agrees to represent you.
Family Law cases in Los Angeles, California
Eduardo takes family law matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Eduardo agrees to represent you.
General cases in Los Angeles, California
Eduardo takes general matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Eduardo agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Los Angeles, California
Eduardo takes personal injury matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Eduardo agrees to represent you.
Workers Comp cases in Los Angeles, California
Eduardo takes workers comp matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Eduardo agrees to represent you.
Biography
Eduardo Rizo, criminal defense attorney serving Los Angeles
Eduardo Rizo is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Family Law, and General. Eduardo has over 14 years of legal experience. Eduardo works from Los Angeles, California and takes on criminal defense matters across the region.
Eduardo Rizo is a lawyer practicing worker's compensation, criminal law, family law and 2 other areas of law. Eduardo received a degree from Thomas M Cooley Law School, Lansing, MI, and has been licensed for 14 years. Eduardo practices in Los Angeles, CA.
Working with Eduardo on a criminal defense matter
Eduardo Rizo is a lawyer practicing worker's compensation, criminal law, family law and 2 other areas of law. Eduardo received a degree from Thomas M Cooley Law School, Lansing, MI, and has been licensed for 14 years. Eduardo practices in Los Angeles, CA.
Clients Eduardo works with
Eduardo reviews new inquiries case-by-case for criminal defense, family law, and general matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Eduardo studied and practices
Thomas M Cooley Law School, Lansing, MI Univ of California Irvine, Irvine, CA
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Jurisdictions
Eduardo's state bar admissions
California
2012 · ACTIVE
Eduardo studied at — in Thomas M Cooley Law School, Lansing, MI Univ of California Irvine, Irvine, CA.
Law school and academic background
Eduardo completed — in Thomas M Cooley Law School, Lansing, MI Univ of California Irvine, Irvine, CA. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Eduardo runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Eduardo Rizo's office in Los Angeles
Eduardo's primary office is at 11805 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90066-5920. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Eduardo Rizo — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new criminal defense attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Eduardo usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Eduardo charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Eduardo's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Eduardo will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a criminal defense attorney in Los Angeles, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many criminal defense matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Eduardo
Eduardo discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in criminal defense practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every criminal defense matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Eduardo confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Eduardo's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many criminal defense practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Eduardo Rizo
How much does it cost to hire Eduardo for a criminal defense case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Eduardo walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Eduardo offer a free consultation?
Eduardo charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Eduardo's office. Some criminal defense attorneys offer free consults — check Eduardo's current terms during booking.
How long do criminal defense cases in California typically take?
Simple criminal defense matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Eduardo gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Eduardo take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?
Eduardo is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Eduardo will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Eduardo?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Eduardo will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Eduardo accepting new criminal defense clients right now?
Eduardo's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Criminal Defense attorneys serving Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego in California
Eduardo handles criminal defense matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified criminal defense attorneys in that community.
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- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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