Top Accidents Lawyers Near Me in Fresno Area

When you go into court, you need to have an experienced lawyer to advocate on your behalf. An attorney will understand the exact implications of the charges, whether felony or misdemeanor, and will be able to navigate the often confusing court system.. If you have been accused of committing a crime, The Law Offices of Joel M. Murillo can provide criminal representation to protect you in the courtroom in front of the judge and jury.. Joel M. Murillo graduated from UCLA School of Law, was sworn in as a lawyer, and started his law firm in 1981. Mr. Murillo primarily represents victims of automobile accidents. He is well known throughout California for voluntary service to the church and community. Within the Bar he has served as Chair of the Fresno County Bar Association Judicial Nomination and Evaluation Committee, President of the California State Bar Sargent at Arms, President of the California La Raza Lawyers Association, Blue Ribbon Commission on the Integration of the Municipal Courts into the Superior Court, and many other leadership positions. He has received dozens of awards and recognitions. He is a member of the Association of the Trial Lawyers of America, The American Bar Association, and the California State Bar. He was the Campaign Coordinator in Fresno County for Jerry Brown for Governor.

Shanna Hesketh was raised in the Central Valley and attended California State University, Fresno. During her time as a Fresno State Bulldog, Ms. Hesketh competed as a member of the Fresno State Mock Trial team, winning several awards for her individual and team performances as a student attorney. Ms. Hesketh continued on to San Joaquin College of Law in Clovis, California where she earned her Juris Doctorate in 2017. She was admitted to the California State Bar later that same year.. Ms. Hesketh’s practice areas include Criminal Defense and Personal Injury. Having personally experienced the court system as a victim in both criminal and civil cases, Ms. Hesketh is sensitive to the needs of her clients and has dedicated her career to ensuring her clients are represented by a passionate, considerate attorney.

My practice specializes in the litigation of catastrophic injuries including, dog bites, motor vehicle accidents, wrongful deaths and real estate tax appeals.

Mr. Arisian’s practice is concentrated but not limited to Criminal Defense, Personal Injury as well as Lemon Law cases in the State of California. Although, the main office is located in Fresno, California, Mr. Arisian’s practice is not limited to the Central Valley and can extend to all Counties of the State of California.. Prior to becoming a member of the California State Bar, Mr. Arisian earned a High School Degree from Bullard High School, an Associate in Arts Degree from Fresno City College, a Bachelor’s Degree from California State University, Fresno, and a Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree from San Joaquin College of Law.. While attending to San Joaquin College of Law, Mr. Arisian worked for Mr. Salvatore Sciandra who practiced Criminal Defense in Fresno, California. Mr. Arisian also volunteered with the Fresno County Family Facilitator’s Office for the purposes of diversifying his experience in those types of cases. Since graduating from San Joaquin College of Law, Mr. Arisian was employed by Yohman, Parker, Kern & Nard under the direct supervision of Mr. Richard Kern where he gained valuable experience in Worker’s Compensation Defense cases and more specifically in Subrogation matters. After graduating from San Joaquin College of Law, Mr. Arisian was employed by Real Lawyers At Affordable PricesTM under the direct supervision of Mr. Eric H. Schweitzer and under the general supervision of Mr. Richard P. Berman. At Real Lawyers At Affordable PricesTM, Mr. Arisian gained substantial experience in various types of Administrative Matters, including Administrative Writs and Appeals, in various stages of Criminal Defense cases including Writs and Appeals both in State and Federal Courts. During his employment at Real Lawyers At Affordable PricesTM, Mr. Arisian represented clients in DUI matters before the Department of Motor Vehicles and defended his clients in countless Administrative Per Se hearings.. Since 2011, Mr. Arisian has been employed by Schweitzer & Davidian, P.C., under the direct supervision of attorneys Eric H. Schweitzer and Annie L. Davidian where he continued to gain additional experience in Administrative and Criminal Defense matters. Currently, Mr. Arisian serves as an ‘Of Counsel’ at Schweitzer & Davidian, P.C., while dedicating more time to his practice. Mr. Arisian is also a member of California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, an organization that is very active in Legislative Advocacy.

I try to give back to the area's rich agricultural heritage by attending Ag One Foundation events to raise scholarship money for California State University Fresno's School of Agricultural Sciences and Technology. Through these efforts I gain insight into the ag community's perspective, which is the back bone of our local economy.

I served in the United States Navy, Honorably Discharged in 1992.  My military service included operations in the Gulf of Oman, throughout Asia, Central America and other locations.  Thereafter obtaining an Associates Degree in Liberal Studies, Bachelors Degree in Pre-Law including emphasis in higher Mathematics and Physics (previously accepted into the Cal-Poly SLO Aeronautical Engineering Department, though not pursued), I obtained my Law Degree (Juris Doctorate) in 1997 (and invited to join the San Joaquin Agricultural Law Review).  Since then I have practiced Law throughout California, concentrating in the San Joaquin Valley with an emphasis in Personal Injury Litigation & Trial.  Further, I am an Instrument Rated Pilot with over 1,000 hours flying time having served as a Pilot (and Pilot Award recipient) for the Tulare County Sheriff's Department Volunteer Search & Rescue Squadron having flown multiple missions over the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range.  Finally, and most importantly, I am the very proud father of two intelligent and beautiful young ladies whom I love to pieces.. Professionally, I am a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer with the National Board of Trial Advocacy (Accredited by the American Bar Association); a Ranked Associate with the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), a National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) Designated "Master Advocate" (Faculty Qualified) and "Advocate"; I have served as the President of the Central California Trial Lawyer's Association (CCTLA); receiving two Presidential Awards from the CCTLA for "outstanding advocacy protecting the rights of consumers in civil litigation"; and am an AV rated Martindale-Hubbel Peer-Reviewed Civil Litigation Lawyer.  During my tenure as President of CCTLA, I also attended the Board of Governors of Consumer Attorneys of California.  And a Life Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum which limits it's membership to "Trial Lawyers who have demonstrated exceptional skill, experience and excellence in Advocacy by achieving a Trial Verdict, award or settlement in the amount of One Million Dollars or more.". Past & Present Memberships/Honors include:. -Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, National Board of Trial Advocacy. -AV Rated Litigation Attorney, Martindale-Hubbel Peer Rated. -Ranked Associate, American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). - Designated "Master Advocate" (Faculty Qualified) National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA). - Designated "Advocate," National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA). - Central California Trial Lawyer's Association (Past President). - Million Dollar Advocates Forum (Life Member). - Avvo 10.0 Superb Rating (Highest Possible). - State Bar of California. - Recipient, Two CCTLA President's Awards for - Outstanding Advocacy in Protecting Consumer's Rights. - American Bar Association, Litigation Section. - Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles. - Consumer Attorneys of California. - Association of Trial Lawyers of America. - Fresno County Bar Association

Chandler Law founder, Stuart Chandler, has been practicing law in California’s Central Valley since 1979. Through principled hard work, compassion, respect and perseverance, Stuart has earned a spot as a Top Rated Personal Injury Attorney by Super Lawyer Magazine. He is a three-time recipient of Consumer Attorneys of California Presidential Award of Merit, has been selected as a Top Attorney in Northern California for Outstanding Professional Achievement by his peers, was a top ten finalist for the COAC Attorney of the Year Award, and the recipient of the California State Senate Attorney/Law Firm Award in Recognition of Exceptional Legal Services Provided to the Central Valley.. Stuart Chandler is proud to call the Central Valley his home. He knew it was here he wanted to practice law. At the start of his career, Stuart associated with a prominent Fresno insurance defense firm where he excelled in civil litigation. In 1985, Stuart decided to change the direction of his career in pursuit of his desire to advocate for Valley residents devasted by personal injury. So, with that goal in mind, he said goodbye to the prominent law firm with the corporate insurance clients and hung his shingle outside a small office in Fresno. It was there he began representing clients victimized by serious motor vehicle collisions, pedestrian accidents, and victims of medical malpractice. His expertise soon grew to include assisting elderly residents and their families who have suffered from abuse or neglect at the hands of caretakers, nursing homes, hospitals and resident care facilities. Stuart will take on the big insurance corporations for bad faith claims, companies in class action proceedings for unpaid and incorrectly paid employee wages, and other negligent acts resulting in injury or harm.. Chandler Law specializes in the field of Plaintiff’s trial litigation in all courts, State and Federal throughout California. Stuart Chandler has obtained over $100,000, in verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients. In 2007, Stuart received the largest insurance bad faith verdict in Central California for $26,000,000.

A Trial Lawyer for the Fresno based accident injury firm "Tryk Law", Ben handles plaintiffs' cases involving catastrophic injuries, premises liability, products liability and wrongful death matters.. Prior to forming Tryk Law in 2012, Ben was named the youngest active partner in one of the largest statewide firms in California.  Gaining experience and insight into how defense firms, insurance adjusters and companies think and handle claims has been invaluable to his current practice.. Ben has worked for insurance companies and large corporations during his tenure as a partner for a large statewide insurance defense law firm.  He has taken this knowledge and experience and incorporated it into an all Plaintiffs practice to help individuals fight these multi billion dollar corporations and help you achieve a fair and just result in your injury case.  Since forming Tryk Law, Accident Injury Attorneys in 2012, Ben has taken great pride in helping injured victims rebuild their lives piece by piece.. Ben currently lives and practices in Fresno, California.  He is a member of Consumer Attorneys of California, Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, The American Association for Justice, American Bar Association, Central California Trial Lawyers Association, Fresno County Bar Association, AVVO and many other statewide organizations that focus on the common goal of achieving justice for consumers in our great state.

Experienced Accidents attorney serving clients in Fresno and surrounding areas.

Experienced Accidents attorney serving clients in Fresno and surrounding areas.

Experienced Accidents attorney serving clients in Fresno and surrounding areas.

Experienced Accidents attorney serving clients in Fresno and surrounding areas.

Experienced Accidents attorney serving clients in Fresno and surrounding areas.

Experienced Accidents attorney serving clients in Fresno and surrounding areas.

Experienced Accidents attorney serving clients in Fresno and surrounding areas.

Experienced Accidents attorney serving clients in Fresno and surrounding areas.

Experienced Accidents attorney serving clients in Fresno and surrounding areas.

Experienced Accidents attorney serving clients in Fresno and surrounding areas.

Experienced Accidents attorney serving clients in Fresno and surrounding areas.

Experienced Accidents attorney serving clients in Fresno and surrounding areas.

Experienced Accidents attorney serving clients in Fresno and surrounding areas.

Experienced Accidents attorney serving clients in Fresno and surrounding areas.