Proven Results
Personal Injury
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Personal Injury Case
$650,000 Awarded
Wrongful Death
Wrongful Death
Ventura County judge awarded $650,000 to mother of murder victim Olga Solis after civil wrongful death suit against convicted murderer Alberto Solis. Judgment obtained within four months of filing. (August 6, 2004)
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Personal Injury Case
$519,000 Jury Verdict
Truck Accident / Wrongful Death
Truck Accident / Wrongful Death
Ventura County jury awarded $519,000 to the family of Jay Patel, who was fatally struck by a City of Oxnard trash truck while lawfully crossing the street. Total damages found to be $865,000, with the City found 60% responsible. (August 6, 2004)
Civil
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Civil Case
$6,800,000
Sexual Abuse / Institutional Abuse
Sexual Abuse / Institutional Abuse
10 students abused by their special education teacher.
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Civil Case
$3,000,000+
Sexual Abuse / Religious Institution
Sexual Abuse / Religious Institution
Church for survivors of sexual abuse.
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Civil Case
$1,100,000
Sexual Abuse / School Abuse
Sexual Abuse / School Abuse
Two students sexually assaulted by their school’s Vice Principal.
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Civil Case
$1,000,000+
Auto Accident
Auto Accident
Client rear-ended by delivery truck.
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Civil Case
$1,000,000+
Sexual Abuse / Religious Institution
Sexual Abuse / Religious Institution
Members of church group sexually assaulted by youth leader.
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Civil Case
$700,000
Shooting Injury / Civil Assault
Shooting Injury / Civil Assault
Bullet grazed woman’s arm while driving; civil lawsuit filed.
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Civil Case
$650,000
Sexual Abuse / Law Enforcement
Sexual Abuse / Law Enforcement
Survivor of child sexual abuse by a police officer.
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Civil Case
$550,000
Workplace Sexual Harassment
Workplace Sexual Harassment
City employee sexually harassed by city council member.
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Civil Case
$300,000
Sexual Assault / Educational Institution (Title IX)
Sexual Assault / Educational Institution (Title IX)
UCSB Title IX settlement for student victim of sexual assault.
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Civil Case
$110,000
LGBTQ Discrimination / Workplace
LGBTQ Discrimination / Workplace
Employee subject to LGBTQ discrimination by supervisor.
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Civil Case
$250,000
Workplace Sexual Harassment
Workplace Sexual Harassment
Employee sexually harassed by City supervisor.
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Civil Case
$230,000
LGBTQ Discrimination / Workplace
LGBTQ Discrimination / Workplace
LGBTQ employee emotional distress damages from harassment.
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Civil Case
$250,000 (policy limits)
Auto Accident
Auto Accident
Survivor of a car crash.
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Civil Case
$200,000
Workplace Gender Discrimination
Workplace Gender Discrimination
Manager suffering gender-based harassment.
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Civil Case
$200,000+
Workplace Sexual Harassment
Workplace Sexual Harassment
Employee harassed at delivery distribution center.
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Civil Case
$150,000
Whistleblower Retaliation
Whistleblower Retaliation
Whistleblower fired from medical care facility.
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Civil Case
Restraining order obtained
Neighbor Harassment / Restraining Order
Neighbor Harassment / Restraining Order
Assault and harassment by neighbor.
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Civil Case
$20,000
Dog Bite Injury
Dog Bite Injury
Bitten by a small dog during walk to the beach.
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Civil Case
Insurance policy limits
Auto Accident / Wrongful Death
Auto Accident / Wrongful Death
Death of adult child hit by drunk driver.
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Civil Case
$110,000
Rideshare Accident
Rideshare Accident
Uber passenger injured in a car accident.
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Civil Case
Hundreds of thousands of dollars
Auto Accident / Wrongful Death
Auto Accident / Wrongful Death
Garbage truck fatality case involving a foreign national.
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Civil Case
Hundreds of thousands
Domestic Violence / Civil Settlement
Domestic Violence / Civil Settlement
Civil suit against domestic violence abuser.
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Civil Case
Hundreds of thousands
Bar Assault / Premises Liability
Bar Assault / Premises Liability
Client stabbed by bouncer at bar.
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Civil Case
Compensation and back pay secured
Workplace Gender Discrimination
Workplace Gender Discrimination
Public employee misclassified based on gender discrimination.
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Civil Case
Full insurance policy limits
Child Injury / Daycare Negligence
Child Injury / Daycare Negligence
Baby injured at daycare.
Criminal Defense
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Criminal Defense Case
Judge Acquitted Client
Murder Defense
Murder Defense
Client acquitted based on defense motion at close of prosecution’s case. (People v. M. Rodriguez, 2013)
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Criminal Defense Case
Cases to Be Dismissed After Program Completion
Veterans Court Diversion
Veterans Court Diversion
Three military veterans charged with various crimes enrolled in Veterans Court, leading to case dismissals upon completion. (People v. Scarlett - Jan 2016, People v. Rodriguez - June 2015, People v. Owens - Sept 2016)
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Criminal Defense Case
Jury Hung; Case Dismissed
Misdemeanor Battery
Misdemeanor Battery
Client accused of misdemeanor battery during a work altercation; jury deadlocked 7-5 for not guilty. (People v. G. Cauchon, May 2013)
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Criminal Defense Case
Mistrial
Murder Defense
Murder Defense
Murder case mistrial due to discovery of new evidence showing DA influence over accomplice testimony. (People v. M. Rodriguez, Sept 2012)
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Criminal Defense Case
Reduced Charge
Murder to Manslaughter
Murder to Manslaughter
Murder charge reduced to voluntary manslaughter after a robbery shooting. (People v. E. Andrade, July 2012)
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Criminal Defense Case
6-Year Sentence
Murder to Manslaughter
Murder to Manslaughter
Client convicted of voluntary manslaughter after stabbing during fight. (People v. B. Vargas, May 2012)
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Criminal Defense Case
Case Dismissed
Sexual Assault Defense
Sexual Assault Defense
Molestation case involving two minors dismissed after jury deadlock. (People v. Vega, Jan 2012)
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Criminal Defense Case
Acquittal
Sexual Assault Defense
Sexual Assault Defense
Client accused of misdemeanor sexual offense on teenage boys acquitted after psychological defense. (People v. Hershel, Jan 2012)
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Criminal Defense Case
Voluntary Manslaughter Verdict
Murder to Manslaughter
Murder to Manslaughter
Shooting of ex-wife case reduced to voluntary manslaughter through psychological defense. (People v. N. Vargas, Oct 2010)
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Criminal Defense Case
No Charges Filed
Self-Defense Homicide
Self-Defense Homicide
Client investigated for stabbing live-in boyfriend; self-defense proven. (Case of C. Valencinia, June 2009)
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Criminal Defense Case
Acquittal
Gang Murder Defense
Gang Murder Defense
Client acquitted of murder and gang allegations; friend identified as killer. (People v. G. Tapia, March 2009)
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Criminal Defense Case
Evidence Suppressed; Case Dismissed
DUI Defense
DUI Defense
DUI case dismissed after illegal stop exposed via dashcam video. (People v. Ferguson, July 2016)
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Criminal Defense Case
Acquittal
Misdemeanor Battery
Misdemeanor Battery
Client acquitted after cross-examination discredited alleged victim and witnesses. (People v. Annees, Dec 2015)
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Criminal Defense Case
Charges Dismissed
Drug Manufacturing Defense
Drug Manufacturing Defense
Manufacturing charge dismissed after evidence suppression. (People v. Jappe, Sept 2016)
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Criminal Defense Case
Reduced Sentence
Sexual Misconduct Defense
Sexual Misconduct Defense
Sexual conduct case mitigated to under 3 years imprisonment. (People v. Rosales, Aug 2016)
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Criminal Defense Case
Sentence Reduced
Robbery / Assault Defense
Robbery / Assault Defense
Robbery and assault charges negotiated down to 18 months local custody. (People v. Castillo, Feb 2016)
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Criminal Defense Case
All Charges Dismissed
Spousal / Child Abuse Defense
Spousal / Child Abuse Defense
Extensive investigation led to dismissal of all abuse charges. (People v. Rice, Nov 2015)
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Criminal Defense Case
Charges Reduced
Car Theft / Assault Defense
Car Theft / Assault Defense
Carjacking and assault charges reduced to misdemeanors with home arrest. (People v. Clobes, Sept 2016)
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Criminal Defense Case
Misdemeanor Plea
Sexual Assault Defense
Sexual Assault Defense
Originally facing 6 years prison, client pled to misdemeanor battery after new evidence found. (People v. Nolasco, May 2016)
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Criminal Defense Case
No Charges Filed
Misdemeanor Battery
Misdemeanor Battery
Investigation revealed inconsistencies; DA rejected battery case. (People v. Cisneros, July 2016)
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Criminal Defense Case
Reduced to Misdemeanor
Hit and Run Defense
Hit and Run Defense
Felony hit and run charges reduced; no jail time imposed. (People v. Renteria, July 2015)
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Criminal Defense Case
Charges Dismissed
Attempted Murder Defense
Attempted Murder Defense
Shooting case dismissed after witnesses created reasonable doubt. (People v. Estrada, Jan 2014)
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Criminal Defense Case
Charges Rejected
Domestic Violence Defense
Domestic Violence Defense
Domestic violence arrest dismissed after defense investigation showed client was victim. (People v. Coronado, Sept 2016)
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Criminal Defense Case
All Charges Dismissed
Domestic Violence / Sexual Assault Defense
Domestic Violence / Sexual Assault Defense
Client cleared of serious felony charges after exposing alleged victim's manipulation. (People v. Khan, July 2015)
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Criminal Defense Case
Case Dismissed
DUI Defense
DUI Defense
DUI and unlicensed driving charges dismissed after video showed illegal stop. (People v. Martin, June 2016)
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Criminal Defense Case
Case Dismissed
Hit and Run Defense
Hit and Run Defense
Client’s seizure disorder proven, resulting in dismissal of hit and run charges. (People v. Davies, Sept 2013)
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Criminal Defense Case
Case Dismissed
Firearm Possession Defense
Firearm Possession Defense
Firearm/ammo possession case dismissed after lack of knowledge defense presented. (People v. Schmutz, Sept 2016)
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Criminal Defense Case
Reduced Charge
Murder to Manslaughter
Murder to Manslaughter
Murder charge during robbery reduced to voluntary manslaughter after opening statements. (Murder in Robbery Case)
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Criminal Defense Case
Voluntary Manslaughter Verdict
Murder to Manslaughter
Murder to Manslaughter
Mental health evidence led to voluntary manslaughter verdict. (People v. Nicholas Vargas)
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Criminal Defense Case
Acquittal on Motion
Murder Defense
Murder Defense
Murder charge dismissed due to false informant testimony. (People v. Manuel Rodriguez)
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Criminal Defense Case
Acquittal
Felony Theft Defense
Felony Theft Defense
Client acquitted of felony and third strike in department store theft case.
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Criminal Defense Case
Acquittal
Misdemeanor Battery
Misdemeanor Battery
Client acquitted of spitting-related battery after proving video tampering.
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Criminal Defense Case
Dismissal
Resisting Arrest Defense
Resisting Arrest Defense
Vehicle stop proved illegal; resisting arrest charges dismissed.
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Criminal Defense Case
Acquittal
Sexual Assault Defense
Sexual Assault Defense
Clerk acquitted after interpreter revealed incorrect translation of statements.
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Criminal Defense Case
Charges Dropped
Domestic Violence Self-Defense
Domestic Violence Self-Defense
Domestic violence charges dropped after proving self-defense.
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Criminal Defense Case
Voluntary Manslaughter Conviction
Gang-Related Murder Defense
Gang-Related Murder Defense
Murder charges dropped; client served 3 years for voluntary manslaughter. (People v. Benjamin Vargas)
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Criminal Defense Case
Dismissal
Court Order Violation
Court Order Violation
Parent who fled with children had charges dismissed; no jail time.
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Criminal Defense Case
Dismissal
Resisting Arrest Defense
Resisting Arrest Defense
Resisting arrest charges dismissed after police misconduct uncovered.
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Criminal Defense Case
Sanctions Awarded
DA Discovery Violation
DA Discovery Violation
$4,935 in monetary sanctions obtained against DA for discovery violations.
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Criminal Defense Case
$74M Reduced to $20K
DA Lawsuit Penalty Reduction
DA Lawsuit Penalty Reduction
$74M penalty reduced to $20K settlement through negotiation.
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Criminal Defense Case
Dismissal
Vehicular Manslaughter Defense
Vehicular Manslaughter Defense
Vehicular manslaughter case dismissed mid-trial due to lack of evidence.
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Criminal Defense Case
Dismissal
Murder Defense
Murder Defense
Murder case dismissed mid-trial after DA failed to meet burden of proof.
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Criminal Defense Case
Acquittal
Felony Battery Defense
Felony Battery Defense
Client acquitted of felony battery; proved victim exaggerated injuries.
Juvenile Matters
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Juvenile Matters Case
Case Not Filed; Counseling
Terrorist Threats
Terrorist Threats
Client accused of sending threatening text messages; agreed to counseling and DA declined to file charges. (In Re Christopher, August 2016)
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Juvenile Matters Case
Informal Probation; Case Dismissed
High School Sexual Assault
High School Sexual Assault
Client accused of sexually assaulting a high school student; completed informal probation, case dismissed, and file sealed. (In Re Kevin, June 2016)
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Juvenile Matters Case
Probation; Case Eligible for Dismissal
Armed Robbery
Armed Robbery
Client accused of participating in armed robbery; after contest, court recognized client as victim, placed on probation, and set up eligibility for dismissal. (In Re J, July 2016)
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Juvenile Matters Case
Case Dismissed After Restitution
Theft / Car Break-Ins
Theft / Car Break-Ins
Client accused of breaking into cars and stealing items; case dismissed and file sealed after restitution and program completion. (In Re Lee, September 2015)
Family Law
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Family Law Case
Husband Jailed; Full Property Control Awarded
Community Property Dispute
Community Property Dispute
Client secured full control of community property after husband violated court orders; husband jailed.
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Family Law Case
Relocation Granted
Child Relocation / Move-Away Case
Child Relocation / Move-Away Case
Client allowed to move to Thailand with daughter despite international legal hurdles.
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Family Law Case
Elevated Support + Insurance Secured
Spousal Support / Pension Dispute
Spousal Support / Pension Dispute
Life insurance and enhanced spousal payments secured after exposing fraudulent pension election by spouse.
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Family Law Case
Custody and Visitation Agreement
Custody and Visitation
Custody and Visitation
Custody agreement required drug testing and gradual, protective visitation schedule.
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Family Law Case
$200,000 Awarded
Property Division
Property Division
Secured $200,000 property division at trial, exceeding initial $30,000 settlement offer.
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Family Law Case
Equal Custodial Timeshare Awarded
Custody Battle
Custody Battle
Won equal parenting timeshare at trial despite unfavorable custody evaluation report.
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Family Law Case
Spousal Support/Alimony Terminated
Spousal Support Termination
Spousal Support Termination
Negotiated favorable early termination of spousal support from long-term marriage.
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Family Law Case
Spousal Support Doubled
Increased Spousal Support
Increased Spousal Support
Spousal support increased after revealing husband's secret second family supported with cash business.
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Family Law Case
Restraining Order Granted
Domestic Violence / Harassment
Domestic Violence / Harassment
Secured restraining order against abusive ex using spoofed online accounts.
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Family Law Case
False Posts Removed
Online Defamation
Online Defamation
Court ordered removal of defamatory posts targeting client on "slut-shaming" websites.
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Family Law Case
False Abuse Claims Dismissed
Custody Battle Defense
Custody Battle Defense
Defended client against fabricated abuse allegations; judge dismissed false claims.
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Family Law Case
Settlements Negotiated
Divorce Settlement Negotiations
Divorce Settlement Negotiations
Helped clients avoid emotional and financial tolls of litigation through out-of-court settlements.
