About Raul Coretana

Raul Coretana Sabado is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in December 2004. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Sabado is the founder and managing attorney at Sabado & Associates, APLC, a law firm located in Claremont, California. He has been practicing law for over 21 years, serving clients throughout Southern California.

Mr. Sabado earned his Juris Doctor degree from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, graduating in 2004. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics in 2000. During his time at Loyola Law School, he was actively involved in various student organizations and participated in the school's clinical legal education program.

Mr. Sabado concentrates his practice in the areas of criminal defense, juvenile defense, and DUI defense. He represents individuals in matters involving felony and misdemeanor charges, juvenile delinquency proceedings, and driving under the influence offenses. His practice encompasses all stages of litigation, including pre-trial motions, discovery, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts.

Throughout his career, Mr. Sabado has handled cases in the Superior Court of California for the County of Los Angeles, the Superior Court of California for the County of San Bernardino, and the United States District Court for the Central District of California. He has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal on multiple occasions. Prior to founding his own firm, he worked as an associate attorney at a mid-size litigation firm in Los Angeles for five years.

Mr. Sabado is an active member of the California State Bar Association and the San Gabriel Valley Lawyer Referral Service, where he has served as president. He is also a member of the Eastern Bar Association, the Western San Bernardino County Bar Association, and the California DUI Lawyers Association. Additionally, he holds a certification as a Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention Counselor. Mr. Sabado is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of Southern California effectively.

Education

Loyola Law School, Los Angeles

J.D. (2004)

2004

California State University - California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

B.S. (2000) | Economics

2000

Languages

English (Spoken, Written)

Experience

President / Lawyer

Law Offices of Sabado & Associates
2012

Trial Lawyer

Los Angeles County Public Defender s Office
2005

Associate Lawyer

Law Offices of Guerrero & Chan, LLP
2004

Legal Assistant

Veatch, Carlson, Grogan & Nelson
2002

Law Clerk

Monterey County Public Defender s Office
2001

Accepted Jurisdictions

9th Circuit
California

Court Admissions

Superior Court of California for the County of Los Angeles State Trial Court
Superior Court of California for the County of San Bernardino State Trial Court
U.S. District Court for the Central District of California U.S. District Court
California Court of Appeal State Appeals Court

Types of Cases Handled

criminal defense juvenile defense DUI defense

Legal Services Scope

Hearings Litigation Negotiations Trials

Certifications & Awards

Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention Counselor

Project Sister Family Services

Professional Associations

Pacific Juvenile Defender Center

Lawyer Memeber 2018 - Current

San Gabriel Valley Lawyer Referral Service

Presdident 2016 - Current

Eastern Bar Association

Lawyer has membership 2013 - Current

San Gabriel Valley Lawyer Referral Service

Lawyer has membership 2013 - Current

Western San Bernardino County Bar Association

Lawyer has membership 2012 - Current

California DUI Lawyer Association

Lawyer has membership 2012 - Current

Criminal Law Section - CA State Bar

has membership 2012 - Current

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona - Political Science Dept.

Adjunct Professor of Public Law 2004 - Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 1109 W. San Bernardino Road, Suite 240 Covina CA 91722

Office 2

 30 N. Raymond Ave., Suite 705 Pasadena, CA CA 91103

Office 3

 678 S. Indian Hill Blvd., #210 Claremont CA 91711