Credentials
Ruben F. Arizmendi, Esq.
- B.A., Political Science, San Diego State University
- J.D., Thomas Jefferson School of Law
- Member, American Bar Association, California State Bar Association, San Diego Bar Association, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association, and Hispanic National Bar Association
- Bar Admissions, California, December of 1990, Bar Number: 151182
- Professor, Thomas Jefferson School of Law, Southwestern College
- Founder, Arizmendi Law Firm, established in 1990
- Practiced law in California for over 20 years
Continuing Education
I enjoy teaching legal courses at Southwestern College and at my alma mater, Thomas Jefferson School of Law. I always exceed the requirements for both attending and teaching courses for continuing education.
Activities and Awards
(Ongoing) Pro-bono work for La Raza Lawyers Association; (Ongoing) Pro-bono work for Housing Opportunities Collaborative; San Diego La Raza Lawyers President in 1995; California La Raza Lawyers President in 1998 and 2003; and Professor at Thomas Jefferson School of Law and Southwestern College; Multiple recipient of the Wiley W. Manuel Award from the State Bar of California for pro-bono work contributed to my community; Multiple recipient of the Outstanding Service Award from the Legal Aid Society of San Diego.
