Top best W Lawyers in Long Beach | 148 available

148 W lawyers are available in Long Beach, California. These lawyers are rated between 4.5/5 to 4.9/5 and 59% provide free consultation with fees ranging from $38 to $79 per hour.

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148 W Lawyers Found Near You

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Location: Long Beach 90815
Firm: Law Offices of Cantrell Green

“Guerriero” translates in Spanish, Portuguese and Italian (with a few minor spelling variations) as “warrior”, which is appropriate as Ms. Guerriero’s law practice is dedicated to fighting for the rights of injured workers. She practices Longshore and California Worker’s Compensation, although her firm also specializes Social Security Disability and Disability Retirement.. She is a Super Lawyer, Certified Specialist in Worker’s Compensation Law since 2001 and Managing Partner at Cantrell Green in Long Beach, joining the firm in 1997. She began her practice as an Applicant’s Attorney in 1995 at DuRard, McKenna and Borg in San Mateo. At the University of San Francisco School of Law (USF), she earned the American Jurisprudence Award in Legal Research, Writing and Analysis, won the Moot Court Best Oral Argument Award, made Law Review and Dean’s List. She published an article in the USF Law Review entitled “Citizen Suits: California’s Proposition 65 and the Lawyer’s Ethical Duty to the Public Interest” and earned State Bar of California and Judge Agnes O’Brien scholarships.. Originally interested in environmental law during law school, she interned at the Nature Conservancy, Sierra Club Legal Defense Fund, Greenbelt Alliance and Environmental Justice Foundation before shifting her focus to fighting for injured workers.. Raised by schoolteacher parents, Juliana learned the importance of education. While at Claremont McKenna College during her undergraduate years, Juliana made the Dean’s List, received the Distinguished Scholar Award and graduated “Cum Laude” with a major in Political Science.. She is Past President of Women Lawyers of Long Beach and current Board Member, Past President of the Long Beach Bar Association Worker’s Compensation Section, Past Chapter President and current Chapter President of the Harbor Applicant’s Attorney’s Association, and Board of Directors member of the California Applicant Attorney’s Association. She is active in the CAAA Women’s Caucus and Education Committee. She is on the Executive Committee of the Hunt, Ball, Schooley Inn of Court as well as a Team Captain, and has been elevated to Masters status. She is Past Chair of the Long Beach Grand Cru, a fundraiser for the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles which provides access to justice through free civil legal services to poor and low-income individuals.. In her free time, Juliana attended University of Santa Monica’s Spiritual Psychology Master’s Program from 2010-2012. She is an avid Pilates enthusiast, loves to entertain friends with dinner parties, has backpacked around the world and speaks Spanish.

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5

Location: Long Beach 90802
Firm: Matthew J. Ruff, Long Beach DUI Attorney

Top Tier DUI Attorney Matthew J. Ruff has devoted his entire legal career, 30 years, to the area of DUI and Criminal Defense. Unlike many other Attorneys who may "side line" in the area of criminal defense, Attorney Ruff has limited his practice to exclusive criminal defense for over a decade. Prior to starting his work in Criminal Defense he worked in one of the largest District Attorney's Offices in the State of California. This gives his clients an edge by having "inside knowledge" of how his client's case will be prosecuted. He also gives his clients the added "edge" and an educational background in Law Enforcement, Police Science and Administration of Criminal Justice.. Matthew Boasts one of the highest success rates for dismissal in Torrance Court and prosecutions from cities such as Redondo Beach, Hermosa, Rancho Palos Verdes and Long Beach.Put simply, he knows the "ins and outs" of the Criminal Justice system from the police, the D.A. and the Judge hearing the case, giving his clients a distinct advantage when charged with a crime. What also sets Attorney Ruff apart from most other attorneys is the fact that he gives the client one-on-one attention. He is always available to consult directly, never passing his client's off to a paralegal or legal assistant. He believes his clients deserve this kind of respect. He is known in California as a top criminal lawyer, a zealous defender and an aggressive "FIGHTER" for his clients. Attorney Matthew J. Ruff is licensed to practice law in the entire State of California, as well as the Federal District Courts in California and the Federal Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit Federal Court of Appeal.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5

Location: Long Beach 90813
Firm: Samuel Gabriel & Associates

The founding member of Gabriel & Associates and has over 4 decades of experience representing plaintiffs in personal injury cases. He oversees all cases in the office and strives to obtain the best possible results. He has a warm and personal relationship with each of his clients and treats each case with special care and concern.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.1 out of 5

Location: Long Beach 90831
Firm: Garcia & Artigliere

Rosalie E. Baladejo practices at the Long Beach, California law offices of Garcia & Artigliere, primarily focusing on elder abuse and nursing home abuse. When the elderly and infirm experience harm due to improper care or intentional misconduct, she fights to expose and hold wrongdoers accountable. Baladejo earned her Bachelor of Arts degree at California State University of Fullerton in 2012 and her Juris Doctor degree at Western State College of Law in 2015. While attending law school, she interned at the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office and the Orange County District Attorney’s Office. She volunteered at the Legal Aid Society of San Bernardino prior to joining Garcia & Artigliere in 2017.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Location: Long Beach 90809

Previously served as Chair of the California Board of Legal Specialization (CBLS) for the 2014-2015 year and board member of CBLS from (2011-2016).  Previously served the CBLS as member and then chair of the tax law advisory committee (2006-2011).

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

Location: Long Beach 90802

Over the past 19 years, Ms. Pratt’s focus has been workers’ compensation and personal injury. She is known for her compassion for clients and aggressive advocacy on their behalf. Her sensitivity, optimism, work ethic, and dedication to her clients have resulted in a high rate of client satisfaction and excellent case results.. "I want my clients to know that every day the entire staff of our law firm is dedicated to assisting that client back to a healthy lifestyle and compensating them to the fullest extent of the law!". Ms. Pratt has handled thousands of cases and her accomplishments in California run from the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board and California Superior Court to the California Court of Appeal and Supreme Court of California. She has also successfully litigated cases outside of California before the United States District Court, 8th Circuit Court of Appeals, Wyoming Supreme Court, and North Dakota Supreme Court. Her watchword always has been and will continue to be: Commitment.. On a personal note, Ms. Pratt was born and raised in Southern California and is an alumnus of Western State University College of Law where she graduated with Cum Laude honors. While at Western she was proud to be a member of the Women’s Law Association, received nine American Jurisprudence awards, and was an editor of Law Review. When not practicing law, Ms. Pratt enjoys snowboarding, motorcycle riding, reading, and playing with her dogs.

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5

Location: Long Beach 90807
Firm: Geoffrey Lyon

Lyon Law represents only employees in claims of wrongful termination, sex and race harassment, disability and medical leave discrimination and whistleblower retaliation.. Lyon Law and attorney Geoffrey Lyon have 4 of the top employment discrimination settlements in California in 2022, and several top 50 and 100 jury verdicts and settlements in California and the United States in recent years. In over 35 years Lyon Law has litigated thousands of cases and dozens of trials, including wrongful termination trials against Fortune 500 companies. Attorney Lyon is named a SuperLawyer by Thomson-Reuters-Westlaw limited to the top 5% of attorneys, and a Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney, a certification held by less than 1% of attorneys. Lyon did six jury trials in 2022 including a $1.2 million verdict for a one-year employee making less than $20 per hour. (Results vary depending on the unique facts of a given case.). Attorney Lyon has attended trial colleges of the National Institute for Trial Advocacy, California Employment Lawyers Association, Jerry Spence, Trojan Horse, Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, and Trial Lawyers University. He previously worked for a nationwide law firm, taught legal writing at LSU Law School, clerked for judges on the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (covering Florida, Alabama and Georgia), and the Idaho Supreme Court, including death penalty cases, interned with the Minnesota Court of Appeals, was Student Director of the Federal Income Tax Clinic at the University of Minnesota Law School, and was previously a single and multi-engine, instrument and commercial flight instructor.

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.2 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Location: Long Beach 90802
Firm: The Law Firm of Joseph H. Low IV

Joseph H. Low is on a lifelong mission of fighting for all of our rights as citizens against corporate greed and oppression, violations of rights by city, state, and federal governments and mistreatment at the hands of public organizations like city hall and law enforcement. Joseph Low's mission began in the United States Marine Corps. He proudly served his country and defended freedom wherever they needed him. Mr. Low went on to complete his graduate studies in biochemistry, where he focused his research on the fight against cancer.. As an attorney, Joe Low has received several national awards for his expertise in the courtroom. He one of a very small group of lawyers to have graduated from Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College, which is considered by many to be the toughest, most selective, trial advocacy college in the United States. Low continues to remain very involved with the college, regularly teaching Gerry Spence's techniques around the country.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.0 out of 5

Location: Long Beach 90802
Firm: Law Offices of David D. Moriel

In 1993 Mr. Moriel founded the Law Offices of David D. Moriel, APC with the vision of providing high quality representation combined with state of the art technology to achieve client objectives.. Mr. Moriel’s practice focuses on trust and probate estate litigation where heirs or other interested parties challenge the validity of a trust or will, prosecution of  claims to estate assets, and creditor’s claims against a decedent’s estate for unpaid debts or liabilities.. Mr. Moriel lived in both Spain and Italy where he cultivated relationships that led to his representation of clients with cross national issues between California and Latin America and European jurisdictions.Mr. Moriel has presided as a Judge Pro Tem for the Los Angeles Superior Court.. Mr. Moriel was also a member of the US National Gymnastics Team from 1983 to 1988.  He competed nationallly and international and was the 1987 NCAA Highbar Champion.  See the above video or paste ?v=B28B1RkH_T8. Mr. Moriel was born and raised in Los Angeles, California.

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.2 out of 5

Location: Long Beach 90806
Firm: Law Offices of David J. Givot, PLC

In 1989, Long before law school, I graduated from the Paramedic program at what is now UCLA’s Center for Prehospital Care. For most of the next decade I responded to 911 calls in cities throughout Los Angeles County. By the turn of the century, I had traveled around the country working with distressed EMS agencies and took over as the Director of Operations for the largest ambulance provider in the State of Maryland managing scores of emergency vehicles and hundreds of employees.. Now, decades later, I find myself fulfilling the same needs I did all those years ago: Just like a Paramedic, as a defense attorney, I am there on very short notice and when clients are facing – what they believe to be – the worst moments of their lives; I am confronted with difficult and sometimes near hopeless situations; I am forced to act fast and think faster under tremendous pressure to achieve the best possible result and there is little room for error and usually no second chances. For me, years of life and death decision-making was the perfect testing ground for being a defense attorney.. Since the beginning of this law practice, clients have come to depend on me to defend their reputations, their livelihoods, and in many cases their freedom. I have and continue to work diligently to treat every client as if he or she is the most important, because when I am working on their case, they ARE the most important client. But don’t take my word for it, have a look at my case results or see what people are saying about me.. As your attorney, I will bring real world experience and a cool, calm and collected head to your particular legal situation. Most of all, I will be there when you need me, I will talk when you need to talk, and I will fight!

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.2 out of 5

Location: Long Beach 90802
Firm: Cantrell Green

I have been selected as a Workers’ Compensation “Super Lawyer” in the Los Angeles Magazine survey of Southern California attorneys every year since the survey began in 2004.. I am certified by the State Bar as a Workers’ Compensation Specialist - and I am also experienced in handling Social Security and disability retirement claims. In recent years, I have also focused on injured safety officers.. I obtained my law degree at Loyola University in Los Angeles. Before that, I did my undergraduate work at Oberlin College in Ohio, and my graduate studies at both Columbia University and UCLA. I was a union activist for many years, including serving as a shop steward and chief shop steward - before becoming an attorney.. I have served as Chair of the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Long Beach Bar.. I fight for the rights of injured workers, and give every case the time and attention it deserves. Your first consultation is always free - and in most cases there is no fee upfront until we win for you.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5

Location: Long Beach 90802
Firm: David Utley, Esq.

I have been involved in personal injury and workers' compensation litigation for over 40 years.  I currently enjoy the responsibility and challenge of defending workers' compensation claims under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, Defense Base Act, Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act and the Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities Act, and protecting the subrogation interests of employers and carriers.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5

Location: Long Beach 90802
Firm: Cantrell Green

I have been fighting for the rights of injured workers at the law firm of Cantrell Green since 2000.. For two years, I served as the Chair of the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Long Beach Bar Association. I am also a member of the California Applicant Attorneys Association. I represents injured workers - including safety officers - in workers’ compensation claims. Each case is given the utmost attention it deservs to obtain the maximum benefits for which each client qualifies.. I have also volunteered at the Legal Aid in Orange County, the office of the Orange County Public Defender, the West Covina Courthouse (formerly Citrus Municipal Court), and the Los Angeles Superior Court in Pomona.. Your first consultation is always free - and in most cases there is no fee upfront until we win for you.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

Location: Long Beach 90802
Firm: Cantrell Green

I have been fighting for the rights of injured and disabled workers at the law firm of Cantrell Green since 1985.. I am a  Workers Compensation Specialist with a strong emphasis on representation of safety officers. In addition to Workers Comp, I handle social Security cases and disability retirement cases for both safety and civilian employees covered by PERS, LACERA, and numerous other public retirement systems.. I am a graduate of Pepperdine University School of Law, as well as a longtime member of NOSSCR, an organization of Social Security attorneys pushing for the protection of disabled workers. I handle both administrative hearings as well as appeals in Federal Court.. I give every case the time and attention it deserves. Your first consultation is always free - and in most cases there is no fee upfront until we win for you.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5

Location: Long Beach 90802
Firm: Law Office of Leonard Matsuk

I have argued over 100 cases to a jury and approximately 200 to a court without a jury. Many attorneys have never tried a jury trial.. For 30 years, I have successfully defended many hundreds of clients accused of a wide range of criminal charges — from drunk driving to murder and from first time juvenile offenders to corporate CEOs accused of white collar crimes.. When you retain me as your legal counsel, you get the benefit of my experience in the local courts, and dealing with our local judges and prosecutors.. Regardless of the specific facts of your case, chances are good that I have represented clients with similar cases in the past and prevailed at trial. Why take chances with an attorney who is going to learn at your expense?. What's more, I have been practicing for 30 years in the Greater Long Beach Area, including Norwalk, Downey, Bellflower, Compton, Long Beach and Orange County, so I have a deep understanding of our local justice system, including the various police departments, the judges, prosecutors and juries.. I give my clients an edge in court that less-experienced counsel can't provide. An edge that can be the difference between a successful and failed outcome.. I can help you prove your innocence and protect your reputation, save your job and your freedom.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5

Location: Long Beach 90831
Firm: Garcia & Artigliere

I am a civil trial lawyerwho specializes in nursing home abuse and neglect law. Igraduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point and wascommissioned in the United States Army. After serving our country withdistinction, and receiving an honorable discharge from the Army, I attended Barry University School of Law. At Barry University, I was named class valedictorian in 2002.. For the past six years, I have focused on litigationeffecting the rights and safety of elder and infirm adults. I have served as trial counsel in serious injury cases in bothFlorida and California. I was instrumental in twoimportant published appellate decisions on behalf of nursing homeresidents. Those cases are Sababin v. Superior Court (CovinaRehabilitation Center) (2006) 144 CA4th 81, 50 Cal. Rptr. 3d 266, whichredefined the term "neglect" in California, and CORA Health Services,Inc. v. Steinbronn, 867 So.2d 587 (Fla. 5th App. Dist. 2004), whichexplained the presuit notice requirement in Florida nursing home andmedical malpractice cases.. For the first five years of my career, I served as litigationcounsel with the national elder abuse firm, Maher, Guily & . Artigliere's practice is devoted to litigation of elder anddependent adult abuse as well as serious and catastrophic injury cases.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5

Location: Long Beach 90815
Firm: Dept of Justice, Criminal Division

Fred Medick is a Trial Attorney with the Fraud Section of the Criminal Division of the United States Department of Justice.  Fred prosecutes a variety of white collar criminal matters, including securities fraud, investment fraud, health care fraud, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act violations, and bank fraud.  Fred joined the Fraud Section in 2010.  Since then, he has prosecuted numerous trials, including the prosecution of a Las Vegas real estate agent in a $15 million mortgage fraud trial; the prosecution of a Los Angeles-area physician, a health care professional, and a medical supply company officer in a $1.5 million heath care fraud trial; and the prosecution of three Southern California individuals, including a former Wall Street managing partner, in a scheme to defraud a billionaire investor.  Based in part of these achievements, Fred won a Fraud Section performance award for 2011-12.. Before joining the Fraud Section, Fred clerked for the Honorable Edward C. Prado of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in San Antonio, Texas; and the Honorable Andrew J. Guilford of the District Court for the Central District of California in Santa Ana, California.  Fred graduated with honors from Harvard Law School, where he was a Heyman Fellow, and received his bachelor's degree from Stanford University, where he was a National merit Scholar and a Golden Grant recipient.

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Location: Long Beach 90807
Firm: Harting, Simkins & Ryan

FIVE REASONS WHY WE’RE THE BEST SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INJURY ATTORNEYS. Local experience. Our Southern California injury lawyers have extensive experience in litigating and negotiating injury claims in the local courts of Long Beach. There is no substitute for local knowledge and legal strategies.Communication is key. From your free case consultation to the final resolution of your case, you will have direct, one-on-one contact with a lawyer. Our Long Beach personal injury attorneys will take the time to understand the specifics of your case and develop a solution to ensure you are fairly compensated for your injuries.. Personal touch. All of the attorneys at our firm have personally been involved in accidents and injuries. We know the medical stresses, personal difficulties, and financial burdens that our clients experience and aim to make navigating the legal process as easy as possible.Trusted record of results. Our Southern California injury lawyers fight hard to get our clients the results they deserve. We tailor high-quality legal representation and legal advice to seek just compensation that makes sense for each client and his or her specific situation.No recovery, no fee. We understand how overwhelming the financial burden of finding an attorney can be for injury victims and their families. When you work with us, there are no upfront costs and no fees unless we recover a settlement or verdict on your behalf. We always offer free consultations to our clients.. At the law firm of Harting Simkins & Ryan, LLP, in Long Beach, CA, we can’t eliminate the pain of you or your loved ones, but we can use the law to hold the responsible party legally and financially accountable for your you decide to take action against a wrongdoer in Los Angeles, your Southern California injury lawyer will guide you through applicable laws on negligence and case precedents that may enable you to secure an optimal settlement. No attorney can guarantee a certain outcome, but your attorney’s experience and understanding of the laws in California will help you protect your legal rights. At Harting Simkins & Ryan, LLP, our creative, ethical, and compassionate Southern California injury lawyers will take your case as far as needed to ensure fair results.. Accident and injury cases provide legal remedies for those who experience harm because of others’ wrongful and/or negligent actions. In these cases, California’s legal liability/fault laws and legal precedents largely determine who the court holds responsible, and the damages awarded to the plaintiff. The statutes and criteria that govern these cases are often complex. Exceptions to the rules, special circumstances, and other remedies can complicate seemingly straightforward laws.. On their own, plaintiffs may accept unfair insurance settlements and struggle with unexpected injury costs in the future. A claim can, and should, fully compensate an injury victim for both financial and non-financial losses. Unfortunately, many insurance adjusters try to settle claims for the lowest amount possible. In other cases, plaintiffs face defendants who deny responsibility. Until a formal lawsuit forces the responsible party to accept legal liability, an injured individual may struggle to pay for out-of-pocket treatment expenses.. While every injury case is different, the lawyer you choose to represent you matters. If you have suffered a preventable injury in Los Angeles such as a serious car accident, brain injury, motorcycle accident or other form of accident, think about your current and future losses. An initial settlement offer from an insurance company may not provide the compensation you deserve.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.8 out of 5

Location: Long Beach 90807
Firm: Elizabeth Arnett Vozzella, Esq.

Elizabeth Arnett Vozzella practices in the area of Wills, Trusts and Probate.  She is committed to the belief that every client deserves personalized, professional and courteous service in the preparation of their estate plan and all of their legal needs.           Ms. Vozzella is a highly regarded attorney in Long Beach by clients as well as attorneys and judges. She strives to do her utmost for her clients and has been rewarded by word of mouth referrals and representing generations within the same families. Ms. Vozzella practices law with the highest morals, values, ethics and integrity. Her objective is to make certain that you are represented to the fullest capacity. She is dedicated to providing you steadfast peace of mind that your interactions with the legal system go as smooth as possible.         Ms. Vozzella received her Juris Doctorate from Southwestern University School of Law where she was awarded the prestigious Paul Wildman Scholarship.  While in Law School, she served as Notes & Comment Editor for the Southwestern Journal of Law and Trade in the Americas.  During her tenure as Editor, Ms. Vozzella was nominated by Southwestern Law School and was featured in the esteemed Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges.          Ms. Vozzella is an active member of the California State Bar Association, the Long Beach Bar Association, and the Long Beach Women Lawyer’s Association.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.9 out of 5

Location: Long Beach 90815
Firm: Law Office of Andrea R. Herman, PC

Committed to win. Consultations are free. All fees based on contingency, and no client ever pays a dime of their own money.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5

Location: Long Beach 90831
Firm: Garcia & Artigliere

Attorney Justin L. Vitug practices at the Long Beach, California offices of Garcia & Artigliere. He primarily focuses on elder abuse and nursing home abuse, applying a strong work ethic and passion for helping others to deliver quality counsel in every legal matter he handles. Vitug earned his Bachelor of Arts degree at Loyola Law School in 2013 and his Juris Doctor degree at Loyola Marymount University in 2016. During law school, he clerked for the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office and the Honorable S. James Otero, Federal Court Judge at the Central District of California, where he assisted in the litigation of various felony offenses. Vitug joined Garcia & Artigliere in 2107.

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5

Location: Long Beach 90802
Firm: Hitzke & Ferran, LLP

Attorney Daniel L. Hitzke is the managing partner of Hitzke & Ferran, LLP and has worked with our firm for twelve years. Mr. Hitzke was born in Ciudad Obregon, Sonora, Mexico in 1974. After he received his Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University, Chico, he attended the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento, California. He received his Juris Doctor degree in May of 2000. Mr. Hitzke started his career as an attorney at a prominent Southern California workers’ compensation law firm. After years of dedication to his clients and dozens of successful trials, he became a partner at that firm. Within two years of becoming a partner, he converted the workers’ compensation firm into a multi-practice litigation firm now known as Hitzke & Ferran LLP.. Mr. Hitzke is an experienced trial attorney, representing clients in workers’ compensation, personal injury, employment and discrimination actions, and business litigation cases throughout California. He has had numerous favorable jury verdicts in the State of California Superior Court, along with numerous finding and award decisions before both the Workers Compensation Appeals Board and the State of California Labor Commissioner. Mr. Hitzke also belongs to the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. This organization allows only the noted “Top Trial” attorneys in the United States to join as members. He earned this prestigious distinction by representing injured persons and their families and obtained numerous verdicts/awards worth over one million dollars.. Mr. Hitzke works primarily out of our Long Beach office. He is a member of various honorary boards and organizations and actively coaches youth sports.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.2 out of 5

Location: Long Beach 90831
Firm: Garcia & Artigliere

As a civil trial lawyer, Matthew J. Gustin fights for those who have been preyed upon by unethical, careless, and greedy organizations and individuals in California. He is a devoted advocate for elderly individuals and families who have been injured due to abuse or neglect at nursing homes, residential care communities, and assisted living centers. Gustin received his Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration from Cal State University Fullerton in 2012 and his Juris Doctor degree from Western State University College of Law in 2015, where he graduated summa cum laude and third in his class. Prior to joining Garcia & Artigliere and focusing full-time on elder and nursing home abuse, he worked in employment law, representing employees who had been wronged by their employers. Gustin is committed to putting an end to elder abuse and neglect in the U.S.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.8 out of 5

Location: Long Beach 90802
Firm: Hitzke & Associates

Arthur C. Villegas is an associate with Hitzke & Ferran LLP and practices in civil litigation and workers’ compensation defense.. Mr. Villegas graduated from Whittier Law School, cum laude, and served as a member of the Whittier Law Review. Mr. Villegas was awarded the CALI award in Legal Writing and Civil Procedure for obtaining the highest grade in his class, and he was a recipient of the Dean’s Merit Scholarship. During law school, Mr. Villegas served as a law clerk for the Office of the Attorney General, Employment and Administrative Mandate Section, and for the Honorable Daphne Sykes Scott of the Orange County Superior Court.. Mr. Villegas was honorably discharged from the United States Air Force after six years of service as an Aircraft Armament Systems Technician for the 390th Fighter Squadron. While on active duty, Mr. Villegas was awarded the Air Force Achievement Medal for his tour in Iceland, Nation Defense Service Medal, and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, among others. He has been admitted to practice in California since 2014.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Location: Long Beach 90831
Firm: West Coast Defense

Anthony was born and raised in San Pedro, California. His grandfather was a fisherman out of the port, and his father has worked on the waterfront as a Longshoreman for nearly 40 years. He graduated from San Pedro High in 1986. He attended undergraduate school at the University of California Santa Barbara and graduated in 1991 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy as well as Law and Society.. Anthony received his Juris Doctor from McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific in 1994. Graduating with honors, including the Traynor Honors Society, he was on the Dean's Honor list for the 1992-'93 and 1993-'94 academic years. Anthony was a Moot Court Top Oral Advocacy Finalist on the Taynor Moot Court Competition team, and won the Capitol City Trial Lawyers Association Award for First Honors in trial advocacy in 1993.. While still in law school, Anthony worked for the California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General, Division of Criminal Writs and Appeals from May 1993 to December 1993. While in that position he wrote criminal appellate briefs on behalf of the Attorney General's Office. After graduating from McGeorge, Anthony clerked for the Orange County District Attorney's Office in their Juvenile Office from October 1994 to February 1995.. DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY. Los Angeles County For 14 Years. Anthony continued his legal career by serving the Los Angeles community as a Deputy District Attorney. Hired by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office in February of 1995, he held that position with distinction until October 15, 2008. During this 14-year span, Anthony handled thousands of criminal cases and worked throughout the County in numerous courthouses such as Torrance, Long Beach, Inglewood, LAX, Inglewood Juvenile, and the Criminal Courts Building in downtown Los Angeles (now the Clara Shortridge Foltz Justice Center). He also served in special assignments in the City of Lakewood and the Los Angeles Police Department's Newton Division.. HARDCORE GANGS. As a Deputy D.A., he spent over eight years in the D.A.'s elite Hardcore Gang Unit. While in Hardcore, he prosecuted over 40 murder cases and tried 25 of those murder cases before a jury. In total, Anthony tried 65 felony jury trials in his career as a Deputy District Attorney, including attempted murders, robberies, burglaries, assault with a firearm or deadly weapon, and various narcotics cases. Additionally, he tried numerous misdemeanor jury trials including driving under the influence, domestic violence, and fish and game violations.. Also, in his capacity as Deputy D.A., Anthony worked with the City of Lakewood going after slumlord properties and criminal nuisance locations. He set up the Lakewood Abatement program and cleaned up more than 90 properties within the City of Lakewood. He put together a three-part training program for local landlords to educate them on how to properly manage their properties, which included the detection and prevention of criminal activities occurring on their rental properties.. COMMENDATIONS. U.S. Congress, Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition. U.S. Congress, House of Representatives Distinguished Service Award. From Steven Horn, U.S. Representative. California State Senate, Certificate of Recognition. California State Assembly, Certificate of Recognition. County of Los Angeles Award of Merit. Distinguished Service Award, City of Lakewood. Award of Appreciation from L.A.P.D. Newton Division. Prosecutor of the Month, Torrance Branch Court. Deputy District Attorney of the Month. Selected as apart of Top 100 National Trial Lawyers 2013. Included in the list of California Super Lawyers® for 2012, 2013 and 2014. As an expert in gang prosecutions, Anthony lectured on a number of criminal law topics before distinguished groups. Anthony trained other Deputy District Attorney's on the prosecution of gang related cases and the application of the S.T.E.P. Act, Penal Code section . He lectured at the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Star Academy before law enforcement officers from numerous police agencies on Miranda Rights and their legal obligation to advise suspects who are under arrest. Anthony gave a seminar to the Los Angles District Attorney's Office on the filing of murder charges and what evidence is needed before undergoing the prosecution of a homicide case. Further, he participated as a panel member in a seminar for L.A.P.D. detectives on the sufficiency of evidence required in filing gang related charges and the pit falls of an incomplete investigation.. On October 15, 2008, Anthony left the District Attorney's Office to use his experience to help people who need quality representation. Using his experience as a prosecutor and talent as a trial lawyer, he consistently obtains the highest possible results for his clients, including the dismissal of numerous criminal cases. The hallmarks of Anthony's success are his detailed analysis of the evidence and passionate and powerfully reasoned arguments. He combines those skills with his sharp cross-examination and thorough motion work to protect the rights of the accused and achieve exceptional results for his clients.

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