Gregory H. Comings

Attorney Gregory H. Comings is an experienced Riverside criminal defense lawyer who has devoted his legal career to representing individuals accused of serious crimes throughout Riverside County and San Bernardino County. Practicing criminal defense since 2003, Comings has built a reputation for aggressive courtroom advocacy, detailed case preparation, and straightforward communication with his clients.

With more than two decades of criminal defense experience, Gregory Comings is regarded by clients and members of the local legal community as one of Riverside’s leading criminal defense attorneys. His practice is focused exclusively on criminal defense, allowing him to concentrate his experience on protecting people facing misdemeanor and felony charges that can threaten their freedom, careers, reputations, and families.

Comings represents clients across a broad spectrum of California criminal cases, ranging from relatively straightforward misdemeanor allegations to complex, high-stakes felony prosecutions and murder cases.

Comings approaches each case as a potential trial matter. He describes himself as a trial attorney by both temperament and design, preparing witnesses, reviewing evidence and developing defense strategies with the expectation that a case may ultimately have to be presented to a jury.

One of the defining characteristics of Gregory Comings’ practice is his willingness to litigate difficult criminal cases. Rather than automatically steering clients toward plea agreements, he prepares cases so that the defense retains the ability to proceed to trial when that is the best available strategy.

At the same time, Comings recognizes that trial is not always the optimal result. His longstanding professional relationships with judges, prosecutors and other members of the Riverside-area criminal justice system can be valuable when negotiating resolutions. His stated approach is to ensure that prosecutors and courts understand the individual behind the accusation rather than viewing a defendant only through the charges filed against them.

Serious criminal cases frequently require more than legal argument alone. Depending on the allegations and evidence involved, Comings works with outside professionals who can assist in challenging the prosecution's case. His network has included private defense investigators, gang experts, forensic neuropsychologists, handwriting experts, ballistics specialists and other professionals whose expertise may become important to a defense.

This multidisciplinary approach can be particularly important in complicated violent-crime, weapons, gang and homicide prosecutions where forensic evidence, expert testimony or competing interpretations of the facts may determine the outcome.

Comings also places significant emphasis on attorney accessibility. Criminal prosecution can create tremendous uncertainty for defendants and their families, and he believes clients should understand both the strengths and weaknesses of their case.

Rather than promising a particular result, Comings emphasizes candid advice about the charges, available defenses and potential consequences. His philosophy is that clients are better served by an attorney who gives them a realistic assessment of their situation while aggressively pursuing the strongest available defense.

After more than 20 years practicing criminal defense, Gregory H. Comings has become an established presence in the Riverside criminal defense community. His combination of extensive courtroom experience, exclusive concentration on criminal defense, familiarity with serious felony prosecutions and commitment to trial preparation has helped position him among the best criminal defense lawyers serving Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.

For someone facing criminal charges in Riverside, choosing an attorney with substantial local courtroom experience can be critical. Gregory Comings brings decades of experience defending the accused and a philosophy centered on preparation, honesty and an uncompromising defense of his clients' rights.