Ronald D. Hedding, a lawyer based in Los Angeles, CA whose primary area of practice is Criminal Defense, has earned the AV Preeminent^® rating from Martindale-Hubbell^®

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Martindale-Hubbell, a division of LexisNexis^®, has confirmed that attorney Ronald D. Hedding still maintains the AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell's highest possible rating for both ethical standards and legal ability, even after first achieving this rating in 2005.

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For more than 130 years, lawyers have relied on the Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent^® rating while searching for their own expert attorneys. Now anyone can make use of this trusted rating by looking up a lawyer's rating on Lawyers.com or martindale.com. The Martindale-Hubbell^® AV Preeminent^® rating is the highest possible rating for an attorney for both ethical standards and legal ability. This rating represents the pinnacle of professional excellence. It is achieved only after an attorney has been reviewed and recommended by their peers - members of the bar and the judiciary. Congratulations go to Ronald D. Hedding who has achieved the AV Preeminent^® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell^®.

Ronald D. Hedding commented on the recognition: "The Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating is a credential highly valued and sought after in the legal world. It used to be a sort of secret among attorneys who used the rating as a first screen when they needed to hire a lawyer they did not personally know. Now, thanks to the Internet, the Rating is a great way for anyone – lawyers or lay people - to use to screen lawyers. I am thankful to my peers who nominated me for this distinction, and proud to have earned this, the highest possible Martindale-Hubbell rating."

About Ronald D. Hedding: a short profile by and about the honoree:

Ronald D. Hedding, founder of the Hedding Law Firm, has an extensive well rounded legal background in the area of criminal law. He has worked for the District Attorney's office, a Superior Court Judge, and as the guiding force behind the Hedding Law Firm. His multi-faceted experience sets him apart and puts him in an elite group of the best Criminal Defense Attorneys in Southern California. Mr. Hedding has dedicated himself towards the pursuit of zealously defending his clients to the highest professional standards in both state and federal court.

The plaque shown here commemorates Ronald D. Hedding's recognition.

To find out more or to contact Ronald D. Hedding of Los Angeles, CA, call 818-986-2092, or visit www.la-criminaldefense.com.

As a result of this honor, American Registry LLC, has added Ronald D. Hedding to The Registry™ of Business and Professional Excellence. For more information, search The Registry™ at http://www.americanregistry.com.

This press release was written by American Registry, LLC, with approval by Martindale-Hubbell as well as approval and/or contributions from Ronald D. Hedding; it was distributed by PR Newswire, a subsidiary of UBM plc.

Contact Information:
Ronald D. Hedding
Phone: 818-986-2092
Email Address: heavyhitteresq@yahoo.com
Website: www.la-criminaldefense.com

SOURCE Hedding Law Firm