About the Firm:

The Law Firm of Richard L. Duquette is a specialty practice, staffed by Mr. Duquette, a Legal Secretary, and a Legal Administrator.  A multitude of independent investigators and expert witnesses are available for hire as needed.  Even though our office is located in San Diego County, we regularly take cases in Riverside and Orange counties.

My Firm has exclusively represented People since 1983 whether they are injured in an accident or arrested for a crime.  Our intention is to remain small and specialized, so we can offer our clients the most vigorous, intelligent, and thorough representation available.  We are proud of our results and our reputation in the trial courts.

Our office is "state of the art" technologically and is fully equipped with office machines, computers, internet search engines and accurate calendaring and conflict software.

We also subscribe to several legal research publications that help us quickly find the law relevant to your case.  For example, Claranet, Crimetime, Abacus calendaring, Forecite Jury instructions, court cases on disc and more.

Most importantly, my office is family owned and operated.  We take pride in our service and commitment!

The Staff:

Richard L. Duquette, Esq. is joined by the following staff:

Kim Duquette, Legal Administrator

Mrs. Duquette holds a degree in Business Administration and has acted as Legal Administrator for Mr. Duquette's office since 1992. Although she is unable to give legal advice, she will actively explain how Mr. Duquette generally conducts his practice. For example Kim will be able to help by....

Assists in setting up DMV "APS" Hearings

Scheduling appointments and informing clients of court dates

Obtaining copies of police reports evidence

Replying via e-mail, fax and telephone to incoming messages

Assists in quoting fees and processing payments

Preparing and presenting computer aided presentations in court and preparing 
     exhibits for trial

Building and maintaining the firms web site

She also assists Mr. Duquette in drafting letters and documents for court

Because Kim is my wife, she shares my deep love of helping people, her commitment to your case is unmatched. degree in Business Administration and has acted as

Karen Moffat, Legal Secretary 

Ms. Moffat comes to my firm with 19 years of experience in the legal profession.  Her knowledge of civil litigation and her excellent organizational skills helps me effectively move your case to settlement or trial.  Her responsibility includes those traditional roles of a Legal Secretary such as:

Researching the Law

Drafting documents

Organizing witnesses

Calendaring dates

Interviewing witnesses

Ms. Moffat is unable to give legal advise, but is able to keep clients updated on the status of their cases.  Because of Karen's helpful personality and desire to assist clients along with her extensive background, you can be assured of her commitment to your case!