About Alin D.
Alin D. Cintean is an attorney and current judge in Sacramento County, California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 2005 and holds an active license. Cintean is associated with Dudek Cintean LLP, where he has practiced law for several years.
Cintean earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in 2005. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice and German from California State University, Sacramento in 2002. His educational background has provided a solid foundation for his legal career.
His practice areas include criminal law, where he is a certified specialist recognized by the California State Bar. Cintean has extensive experience in criminal defense, representing clients in various cases, including DUI, fraud, and federal offenses. He has handled numerous legal stages, including litigation, negotiations, and appeals throughout his career.
Cintean's career includes significant roles such as Court Commissioner for the Sacramento County Superior Court from September 2020 to November 2023, and he was appointed as a judge in October 2023. His previous experience includes serving as a Deputy District Attorney for the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office from 2005 to 2010 and working in private practice as a sole practitioner and partner in various law firms.
He has been recognized professionally, including being named "Attorney of the Year" by the Sacramento County Conflict Criminal Defenders in 2017. Cintean is a member of the California State Bar and the San Francisco Bar Association, contributing to the legal community in Sacramento and beyond.
