About David E. GrandeEducationUndergraduate degree BA in Political Science from California Baptist University www.calbaptist.edu in 1996. How is the Political Science Program at California Baptist University relevant to becoming a lawyer? "The Political Science DCP at CBU offers a balanced curriculum that serves as a solid educational foundation for students interested in pursuing a career in public service, teaching, and non-profit organizations or attending law school or another graduate program. Students develop a broad understanding of political processes, government systems, and public policy from historical and current as well as domestic and international perspectives." Juris Doctor at the University of La Verne, College of Law in 2001 http://laverne.edu What makes a "Law School" different from others? "The rigorous academic program at the College of Law is designed to provide grounding in legal theory, lawyering skills, and ethics - areas critical to the modern practice of law." "J.D. recipients from the College of Law enter the legal profession not only with a solid comprehension of the law but also with a strong understanding of professional expectations and rules of conduct in the practice of law." Professional AccomplishmentsWas the first to be chosen for a "pilot program" where he began practicing Criminal Defense under the supervision of the Conflict Panel as a law student. "The Conflict Panel was created to handle conflict cases for the Public Defender Agency." Has been practicing Criminal Defense law since admitted into the State Bar of California on June 3, 2002, California State Bar No. 219946 How are members admitted? "To practice law in California, State Bar applicants must pass a rigorous three-day examination, a test of their knowledge of the rules of professional conduct and a screening for moral character. The exam, considered one of the toughest in the nation, is administered by the Committee of Bar Examiners." Has resolved hundreds of cases successfully. Personal InterestsPersonal interests include spending time with his wife, daughter, step-daughter, and son, reading on the beach, and sports, sports, and more sports! In SummaryAttorney Grande is a dedicated lawyer, with deep family values and takes great pride in his accomplishments, as well as the sincerity he puts into every case. |