Eugene Iredale

Eugene G. Iredale is a highly respected civil rights attorney based in San Diego, California. He has been practicing law for over 35 years and has built a distinguished career in both criminal defense and civil rights law. Iredale is known for his extensive trial experience, having tried over 200 cases in federal and state courts, including criminal and civil matters. He has also argued more than 50 times before the Ninth Circuit and appeared twice before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Iredale graduated cum laude from Harvard Law School in 1976 and earned his bachelor’s degree magna cum laude from Columbia University. His legal career began as a federal public defender, where he ultimately became the Chief Trial Attorney at Federal Defenders of San Diego. Throughout his career, Iredale has represented clients in a wide range of complex cases, including white-collar crime, homicide defense, child abuse cases, and civil rights matters involving police misconduct.

He has been recognized in Best Lawyers in America for over 30 years in the areas of white-collar criminal defense, non-white-collar criminal defense, and civil rights law. Iredale has earned an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, a testament to his high ethical standards and legal ability. He is also a frequent lecturer and has taught at various criminal defense organizations across the United States.

Iredale has built a strong reputation for guiding clients through complex and high-stakes legal challenges. In one landmark case, he won a major verdict for a client who was unlawfully seized by bounty hunters. In another, he secured a substantial award for a plaintiff targeted in a road rage incident where a retired Navy officer opened fire. Through strategic advocacy and aggressive representation, Iredale consistently fights for justice and delivers impactful results for his clients.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Iredale and Yoo, APC
• Member, State Bar of California
• Member, American College of Trial Lawyers
• Member, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
• Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member, San Diego Criminal Defense Lawyers Club

Licensed State

• California
• Massachusetts

Education

• Harvard Law School, Cambridge, Massachusetts
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Columbia University, New York, New York
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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