San Diego Federal and State Criminal Defense (Hablamos Español)
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The Law Office of Russell S. Babcock is located in San Diego,

About Criminal Specialist Russell S. Babcock

Spanish Speaking Criminal Defense Attorney (Federal and State Court)
The Law Firm of Russell S. Babcock was formed to provide the highest quality of federal and state criminal defense services at reasonable prices. We are a full service criminal law firm which gives attention to its clients and brings detailed knowledge and experience to each case. Mr. Babcock has practiced law for more than thirty years. He is fluent in Spanish (Español) and serves both the English speaking and Hispanic community.
Law Practice Emphasizing: complex Criminal Defense, Including Drug and Narcotic Transportation and Smuggling Cases, Money Laundering, Computer and Cyber Crime, Fraud, Pornography, Federal and State Conspiracy, Methamphetamine, Cocaine, and Heroin Defense, Grand Jury and Criminal Investigations, Alien Smuggling, Bank Robbery, Border Crimes, Bulk Cash Smuggling, Structuring, Sexual Assault, Murder, Rape, Homicide, and State and Federal Criminal Appeals.
COVID-19 Petitions for Early and Compassionate Release 18 U.S.C.3582 (federal jail.)
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Accreditations
Add Over 150 Jury Trials
More than 350 Career Appeals
Argued Seven Cases Before the California Supreme Court
Criminal Attorney of the Year.
Not Guilty- on the largest seizure of cocaine on a boat in United States history.
Not Guilty– First Degree Murder After Jury Trial.
Certified Criminal Law Specialist with AVVO rating of 10.0.
Military, student, and senior discounts.
Author of “The Blind Mule Novel” and defender of blind mules.

Areas of Practice
What Our Clients Say
A miracle
Posted by Nicholas
January 12, 2018I won the lottery with my attorney…First I’d like to thank Mr Babcock for such an incredible job..from the moment I retained him he was completely professional..he did everything he said ..and I felt that he was 100% there to help me…and the outcome of my case was a miracle…I am very grateful for all his help…I will recommend him to everyone.
Great and caring attorney
Posted by Patrick
April 22, 2016Russell handled my wife’s case. She was charged with six felony counts of workers comp fraud. This was a traumatic experience for us. Russell believed in my wife and worked hard for her. After much hard work and many court appearances, Russell was able to settle the case with no felonies and no jail time, He negotiated just a single misdemeanor and drastically reduced restitution amount. Russell is a highly experienced and respected.
Great professional
Posted by anonymous
October 7, 2015He is a great lawyer and a great person, he always trays his best to make you comfortable. His always attentive to your questions and your needs. His bilingual so that helped a lot for me. I would highly recommend him.
Best Attorney
Posted by anonymous
August 5, 2015I received a call from the U.S. pretrial services notifying me that my son had been arrested on Federal charges and was looking at a sentence of 5 to 10 years. I searched for an attorney specializing in border cases. I was blessed to have found Mr. Babcock. Over the course of 5 months (that included 90+ e-mails and numerous phone calls), Mr. Babcock always did what he said he was going to do.
Very good criminal Defense Attorney
Posted by anonymous
August 5, 2015Doesn’t get much better than this. I had gotten the worst of everything in my case, i was facing a Felony over $4100 dollars in fines 6 months jail, and the loss of my license, at the time of sentencing Russell made a fantastic plea with the judge to reduce my felony to a misdemeanor. Not only did the Felony get reduced but my fines were greatly reduced and i still got to keep my license and faced no jail time. I would definitely recommend Russell to anyone who needs serious defending. Many Thanks Russell
Best lawyer in San Diego California
Posted by YADIRA
August 27, 2014I live in Chicago my son was caught with drugs in California on his first court judge said he was looking at 30 Yrs in prison. Desperately looking on Google for a lawyer in California. I called 3-4 lawyers left messages when i called Russell I was so happy to actually speak to someone over the phone.

News
- U.S. Attorney Initiates Marijuana Raids In San Diego March 19, 2018
- The Law Office of Russell Babcock wins many cases in 2011-2012! March 19, 2018
- Sexual/Registration Cyber Crime March 19, 2018
- Secret Wiretap Information Passed On To the D.E.A , Who doeth the beast slayeth? March 19, 2018
- San Diego Criminal Lawyer Wins Freedom in Federal Drug Case March 19, 2018
Thoughts
- U.S. Judges Have Gone Crazy February 1, 2018
- Three In One Hundred February 1, 2018
- Thoughts of Attorney Russell Babcock on Zimmerman Acquittal March 19, 2018
- Thoughts of a federal defender on federal reduction sentencing February 1, 2018
- Thoughts about pedophilia and child pornography March 19, 2018
Questions & Answers
- Yadira J. March 20, 2018
- WILL I BE CHARGED IN A DRUG CASE/BORDER BUST IF I AM A PASSENGER? March 20, 2018
- Will I automatically have my federal drug sentence reduced? February 2, 2018
- Why should I hire an attorney if I am guilty or want to plead guility? March 20, 2018
- Why should a person sometimes wait to post bail? March 20, 2018