About Richard M.
Richard M. Oberto is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 2006. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Oberto is the principal attorney at his own firm, Richard M. Oberto, Attorney at Law, located at 516 W Shaw Ave, Suite 200, Fresno, CA 93704. He has been practicing law for over 19 years, serving clients throughout the Fresno area and the broader Central Valley region.
Mr. Oberto earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law in 2006. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at the University of California, Davis, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2002. During his time at UC Berkeley, he was recognized with the Best Brief award in the McBaine Moot Court Competition in 2005, highlighting his strong advocacy skills.
Mr. Oberto concentrates his practice in the areas of criminal defense, appeals, juvenile law, and white-collar crime. He represents individuals in matters involving drug crimes, fraud, gun crimes, internet crimes, sex crimes, theft, and violent crimes. His practice encompasses all stages of litigation, including initial case evaluation, discovery, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts.
Throughout his career, Mr. Oberto has handled cases in the Superior Court of California for the County of Fresno and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California. He has also appeared before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Prior to founding his own firm, he worked as an associate at Weiss, Martin, Salinas & Hearst and as a defense attorney at the Fresno County Public Defender's Office.
Mr. Oberto is an active member of the Federal Bar Association and the Fresno County Bar Association. He holds certification as a Criminal Law Specialist from the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. He is also a member of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California. Mr. Oberto is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of the Fresno area effectively.
