About Richard
Richard L. Knickerbocker is a retired attorney who was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1964, holding. He was previously the principal attorney at Knickerbocker Law Firm, located in Malibu, California. Throughout his career, Mr. Knickerbocker practiced in various jurisdictions, including the U.S. Supreme Court, the 6th and 9th Circuit Courts of Appeals, and the United States Tax Court. His license was voluntarily resigned on October 30, 2025, with no charges pending at that time.
Mr. Knickerbocker earned his Juris Doctor and Master of Laws degrees from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles. His legal education equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of civil rights and employment law, areas in which he specialized during his practice.
Throughout his career, Mr. Knickerbocker focused on appellate law, civil litigation, and criminal defense. He represented clients in various stages of legal proceedings, including trials, appeals, and negotiations. His expertise encompassed a wide range of case types, such as business law, real estate disputes, and personal injury cases.
Over his 61-year career, Mr. Knickerbocker gained extensive experience in both public and private sectors. He served as the City Attorney for Santa Monica and as Chief of Civil Litigation for the City of Torrance. In private practice, he achieved significant trial and appellate victories. His court admissions included the U.S. Supreme Court, the 6th and 9th Circuit Courts of Appeals, and the United States Tax Court.
Mr. Knickerbocker was recognized for his professional achievements with an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, indicating very high legal ability and ethical standards. He was also a designated Super Lawyer by Los Angeles Magazine from 2007 to 2013 and a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum for individual verdicts exceeding one million dollars. Additionally, he was a certified specialist in appellate law and civil trial advocacy.
