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Overview
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10.0
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Practice Areas
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Fees & Payments
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Fees
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Free Consultation (120 minutes)
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Retainer (Always)
Payment types
Credit Card, Cash, Check
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About Me
Photos (5)
Videos (3)
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About me: www.187Law.com Click here for Okorie Okorocha's killer cross-examination. Okorie Okorocha has been recognized for his work representing celebrities and as the... more
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References
Client Reviews
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2009-03-04
9 months ago.
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Client Review:
I was accused of driving under the influence and although I was not acquitted the jury has hung in my favor and while Mr. Okorocha humiliated the...
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SanchezRandy21,
2009-03-19
8 months ago.
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Client Review:
I always thought that you had to plead guilty to a dui because everyone I know has done it. But my case was won with a blood alcohol 50% over the...
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Endorsements
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Okorie is a straight shooting, fast-thinking attorney that is well-educated and respected in his field. I would not hesitate to recommend him.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Sandra Munoz
, San Dimas (CA), About 1 year ago
Mr. Okorocha is sharp and always willing to lend advice in his area of expertise. I communicate with Okorie often through an online legal community...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Robert Miller
, Santa Ana (CA), About 1 year ago
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Résumé
Licenses
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6 years
since Okorie Okorocha was first licensed to practice law in CA.
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
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| Partner at Cailfornia Legal Team |
2004–present
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| HIPAA Privacy Investigator at U.S. Government |
2003–2004
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| Law clerk at Cifarelli Law Firm |
2001–2002
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| Law Clerk at Edelstein, Laird and Sobel |
2000–2000
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Education
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| California State University, Northridge |
Biology |
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| Southern Methodist University |
Masters Degree in Liberal Arts |
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| Washington State University |
Chemistry |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Best DUI Attorney in Pasadena California |
Pasadena Magazine |
2010 |
| Best Lawyers |
Legal Force |
2008 |
| Qualified LRIS Employment Law Panel Attorney |
Los Angeles County Bar Association |
2008 |
| Admission to Practice |
United States District Court |
2007 |
| Certification in representing victims of Domestic Violence |
Los Angeles County Bar Association |
2007 |
| First Successful HIPAA Privacy Onsite Investigation |
United States Department of Health and Human Services |
2004 |
| Certification in AIDS and the Law |
American Bar Association |
2003 |
| Peace Officer Standards and Training Certification |
State Bar of California |
2003 |
| CALI Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy |
Whittier College School of Law |
2002 |
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Associations
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Assoc. of California DUI Lawyers |
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Hispanic National Bar Association |
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Pasadena Bar Association |
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American Association for Justice |
2003–present
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American Bar Association |
2003–present
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State Bar of California |
2003–present
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California Attorneys for Criminal Justice |
2005–present
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Los Angeles County Bar Association |
2005–present
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| Member |
California Public Defenders Association |
2006–present
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| Member |
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles |
2006–present
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Consumer Attorneys of San Diego |
2006–present
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Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association |
2006–present
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
2006–present
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San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association |
2006–present
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Criminal Courts Bar Association |
2007–present
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| Member |
Shelter Animal Legal Team |
2007–present
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| Committee Member |
California Employment Lawyers Association |
2008–present
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| Board Member |
Mexican American Bar Association |
2008–present
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| Founding Member |
The Private Defenders |
2008–present
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| Administrator |
The Private Defenders |
2008–present
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| Accredited Member |
Better Business Bureau |
2009–present
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| Member |
Consumer Attorneys of California |
2009–present
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| Member |
National College of DUI Defense |
2009–present
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| Board of Trustees |
Mexican American Bar Association |
2010–present
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| President |
The Private Defenders of California, Inc |
2010–present
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| Member |
Consumer Attorneys of California |
2009–2010
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| Treasurer |
Jewish Student Union -- Thomas Jefferson School of Law |
2002–2003
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Portfolio
Legal Guides
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Avvo Answers
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Avvo Contribution:
wisconsin dui- probation officer tells me i can...
Do NOT mess with the probation officers. They are given a lot of power and can cause you to have... more
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Publications
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Cases
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- Title:
- People v. Moncado
- Practice Area:
- Criminal Defense
- Outcome:
- Case Dismissed
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Client charged with a prior strike and possession of Narcotics. The district attorney offered a 36 month sentence.
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Speaking Engagements
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Conference |
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| Participant in MCLE on Expert Witness Cross Examination |
Participant in MCLE on Expert Witness Cross Examination |
2007 |
| Sexual Harassment in the Workplace |
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace |
2007 |
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