Rudolph Alejo

Rudolph Alejo serves as a Lecturer at the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law while maintaining active legal practice as founding principal of the Law Office of Rudolph J. Alejo, P.C. His professional focus centers on representing indigent criminal defendants in appellate and habeas corpus proceedings across state and federal courts, including supervised counsel representation for three individuals on California's death row.

His educational background includes:

• J.D. from Berkeley Law
• Bachelor's degree in Philosophy from Fresno State

Alejo's expertise spans criminal justice reform through direct representation and systemic advocacy. His work specifically targets barriers in employment, housing, and education for individuals with conviction histories, utilizing impact litigation and policy advocacy to drive structural change. The Clean Slate Practice at East Bay Community Law Center formed a critical component of this work, where he developed clinical training frameworks for law students.

Professional recognition includes:

• 2011 Brian M. Sax Prize for Excellence in Clinical Advocacy (awarded during law student internship)

As a supervising attorney at East Bay Community Law Center, Alejo trained law students in client representation while managing complex cases involving conviction histories. His dual role bridges academic instruction with real-world legal practice, emphasizing practical skills in post-conviction relief and appellate strategy.