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Latest Case Results
Felony Organized Retail Theft Case Dismissed Illegal Reentry (Federal) Time Served Sentence Sexual Assault Allegation (Evidence Disclosure Issue) Evidence Disclosed DUI With Injury (VC 23153) Charge Reduced Federal Security Clearance Matter Security Clearance Reinstated Obscene Material Charge Charge Modified – No Registration
Felony Organized Retail Theft Case Dismissed Illegal Reentry (Federal) Time Served Sentence Sexual Assault Allegation (Evidence Disclosure Issue) Evidence Disclosed DUI With Injury (VC 23153) Charge Reduced Federal Security Clearance Matter Security Clearance Reinstated Obscene Material Charge Charge Modified – No Registration

Geronimo Gutierrez IV

Founder, Chief Counsel

Attorney Geronimo Gutierrez IV - Poseidon Defense A.P.C.
With extensive experience in both State and Federal courts, Geronimo Gutierrez IV has successfully defended clients facing serious Felony and Misdemeanor charges throughout Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego Counties. His years of practice have cultivated a deep understanding of the legal system and access to critical resources that strengthen every client’s defense.

Geronimo Gutierrez IV

Education

Law School

Thomas Jefferson School of Law

Juris Doctorate

Notable Courses

Trial Practice

Undergraduate

California State University, Fullerton

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Notable Courses

American Foreign Policy, Civil Rights and Liberties, Constitutional Law, Corruption, Ethics and Public Policy, Existentialism, Judicial Process, Law, Politics & Society, Legal Writing Linguistics, Philosophical Argument and Writing, Philosophy of Contemporary Moral Issues, Political Parties, Political Philosophy, Political Statistics and Interpretation, Politics & Policy Making in America, Research Ethics, Technical Writing, U.S Congress, World Politics

Professional Experience

Los Angeles County Public Defender
Deputy Public Defender Jan 2024 – Apr 2024
• Defended clients in Felony Preliminary Hearings
• Conducted research for motion hearings
The Matian Firm, APC
Associate Attorney Apr 2021 – Jan 2024
• Defended clients against misdemeanor and felony charges (State & Federal)
• Practice Areas: Orange County and Los Angeles Counties
Huston | McCaffrey, LLP
Senior Legal Intern Jun 2019 – Mar 2021
• Drafted motions and reviewed discovery
• Conducted legal research
San Diego Public Defender
Multiple Conflicts Office – Legal Intern Aug 2019 – Nov 2019
• Homicide and special circumstances issues
• Reviewed and organized discovery
Primary Public Defender – Certified Legal Intern Jan 2019 – Apr 2019
• Interviewed clients for Felony Arraignments
• Processed and prepared Felony Arraignment forms

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