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Alan James Romero
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About Alan
Biography
Alan Romero, a 2020 CAALA Trial Lawyer of the Year Finalist, is the principal and lead trial attorney at Romero Law. Mr. Romero is a seasoned and well-respected litigator who has served as a staff instructor at both the CAALA and CELA trial colleges. Mr. Romero has been rated “AV Preeminent” by Martindale-Hubbell since 2019 and has been recognized as one of the Top 500 Leading Civil Rights & Plaintiff Employment Lawyers in the United States by every year since 2020.
Some of Mr. Romero’s notable results have included a historic $8,115,000 jury verdict against the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department arising out of proven allegations of public corruption, a criminal referral to the United States Department of Justice that resulted in the criminal convictions of two Los Angels County Sheriff’s Department deputies who were engaged in racketeering on behalf of the Executioners deputy gang operating out of Compton Station, and a groundbreaking $1,000,000 jury verdict against the City of Parlier on behalf of a Police Chief who was wrongfully removed as a result of his whistleblowing against public corruption within the City.
Prior to law school, Mr. Romero interned for the Consul for Legal Affairs of the Consulate of Mexico in Los Angeles and later worked as a social worker providing services to severely disabled adults in underserved communities. After law school, Mr. Romero interned for — and was later hired by — the law firm of Mathews & Weisser. Working under the regular and direct supervision of the firm’s lead litigator, a California attorney and English barrister, Mr. Romero was exposed to a wide variety of litigation in the areas of taxation, securities law, and white-collar fraud, litigating matters pending before American and British courts.
Mr. Romero received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from California State University in Los Angeles, where he was accepted into the Early Entrance Program at the age of fifteen. Mr. Romero then went on to obtain his Juris Doctor degree from Southwestern Law School in the accelerated two-year SCALE program.
Mr. Romero is accredited as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. Mr. Romero presently serves as a Director-at-Large for both the Southwestern Law School and California State University Los Angeles Alumni Associations, and is a Chair-appointed Associate Member of the Los Angeles County Democratic Party, serving as a voting member of its Judicial Interview Committee.
Natively fluent in Spanish, Mr. Romero is a fifth-generation Angeleno on his father’s side and the 15th great grandson of Aztec Emperor Moctezuma II on his mother’s side. Mr. Romero is well-known for his lifelong passion for world cinema.
Ethical, intelligent, and effective litigation representation.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Discrimination
25%
Employment and Labor
25%
20 years | 250 cases
Sexual Harassment
25%
Wrongful Termination
25%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
45%-50%
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Check
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in California for 18 years
State: California
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
Romero Law, APC
(626) 396-9990
Fax
251 S. Lake Avenue, Suite 930, Pasadena, CA, 91101
romerolaw.com/Gallery
Online Presence
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Alan James Romero's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 5 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Piña | November 4, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Se logró un buen resultado
Me atendieron de forma muy profesional y con mucho respeto siempre me mantuvieron informado y pelearon por obtener el mejor resultado agradezco todo su esfuerzo
Posted by Nalleli | June 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Go-To Lawyer
Before working with Alan and his team, I had consulted another lawyer who made me feel very uneasy about the process with my case. I met with Alan to get a second opinion and immediately knew I wanted him to be my attorney. He handled the transition of case files, seamlessly and was always very commu...
Posted by George | December 4, 2012
ROMERO LAW and ALAN ROMERO get highest marks!
Mr. Romero has personally helped me on several cases and was always responsive. At the outset, he explained to us all perspectives - and brought in additional experts when needed. He was very direct on why we could lose or why we could win but the odds were clearly against us. He would take th...
Posted by Ana | September 25, 2012
Endorsement
Alan has assisted our company with a variety of litigation-related issues, from employment matters to the resolution of disputes related to multi-million dollar real property construction projects. We have always gotten exceptional results, and we have the utmost trust in Alan to solve any problem t...
Posted by Astri | July 14, 2012
Recommendation
Mr. Romero has assisted our organization with a number of complex litigation matters over the past few years, and we continue to depend on him and his office for cogent and forward-thinking legal advice.
Alan James Romero's Lawyer Endorsements
"When I was looking for outside counsel to handle an entertainment litigation matter, I am glad I went with Alan. He was able to deliver results by successfully taking the case to trial with a favorable jury verdict. I have also hired Alan to tackle on similar entertainment litigation matters and I would highly recommend him to others as well."
Catherine Caraway-Howard
Employment and labor lawyer | Aug 10
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I have worked with Alan on several employment cases. He is very smart, persistent, and hard-hitting. We had great results. Alan's integrity is impecable."
"I have worked with Alan and can confidently say he is an outstanding litigator and trial lawyer. His extensive experience, strategic mindset, and proven record of success consistently strengthen every case he handles. He is exceptionally hardworking and dedicated, always putting in the effort needed to secure the best results for his clients. All of his clients are in the hands of a skilled, passionate and experienced advocate who will never back down."
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"Alan is a hard-working, talented attorney. His tenacity would make him a superior advocate for any individual or business."
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"Mr. Romero is a dedicated advocate who consistently puts in the extra hour and the extra effort both to see that his clients' needs are met and to give back to the legal community at large. He is both a leader and an advocate."
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"Mr. Romero is one of the most exemplary and extraordinary attorneys that I have encountered in 24 years of practice. Despite being a judge, magistrate, prosecutor, and private attorney for nearly two and a half decades, I continue to learn valuable information from his posts every day. I would highly recommend."
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"I have known Mr. Romero for more than seven years now and I would recommend him without reservation. He is an intelligent, tenacious, successful attorney who provides his clients with the highest level of service and professionalism. He successfully manages a skilled team of attorneys and support staff and is well equipped to tackle the largest, or smallest legal matters."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Romero is a dedicated and hard working attorney, who I would recommend to those in need of resolving disputes. His zealous advocacy and loyal character shape his ability to effectively solve any problem."
"Mr. Romero is a hard-working litigator who is at home in the courtroom. I would most definitely refer him to my family law clients for their civil litigation needs."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Alan is a very capable and talented attorney. I enjoyed working with him and learned a lot."
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Julie Schurman
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Dheeraj Singhal
Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer
William Watkins
Divorce and separation lawyer
Kirby Canon
Employment and labor lawyer
Traci Hinden
Employment and labor lawyer
Steve Hollatz-Castillo
Real estate lawyer
Michael Velarde
Employment and labor lawyer
Robert Chatham
Business lawyer
Arash Beral
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Amy Ruskin
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Celeste Brecht
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Kenneth Shy
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine
2024
Super Lawyer, California Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine
2021
Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine
2021
Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Employment Lawyers, Lawdragon
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Trial Lawyer of the Year Finalist, Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
2020
Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Employment Lawyers, Lawdragon
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine
2019
Rated AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell®
2018
Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine
2018
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates
2018
Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2017
Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine
2017
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Top 40 Litigation Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates
2016
Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine
2015
Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Top 40 Litigation Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates
2014
Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine
2014
Rising Star, Southern California Super Lawyers
2014
Top 40 Litigation Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates
2013
Life Member, Seven Figure Lawyers
2013
Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine
2013
Rising Star, Southern California Super Lawyers
2012
Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine
2012
Life Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2010
Life Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Trial Attorney and Managing Shareholder, Romero Law, APC
2015 - 2019
Moot Court Instructor, Pasadena Unified School District
2009 - 2010
Trial Attorney, Wilson Trial Group
2007 - 2009
Litigation Attorney, Mathews & Weiser LLP
Associations
2022 - Present
Adelante Youth AllianceBoard Member
2021 - Present
Hispanic National Bar AssociationMember
2020 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaMember
2017 - Present
Cal State LA Alumni AssociationDirector at Large
2014 - Present
United States District Court for the Northern District of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice
2013 - Present
United States Tax CourtAdmitted to Practice
2013 - Present
Behavior Analyst Certification BoardBoard Certified Behavior Analyst
2012 - Present
Pasadena Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
California Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los AngelesMember
2011 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Mexican American Bar Association of Los AngelesMember
2007 - Present
United States District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice
2007 - Present
United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth CircuitAdmitted to Practice
2007 - Present
State Bar of California Litigation SectionMember
2006 - Present
California Bureau of Real EstateBroker/Officer
2012 - 2019
CELA Immigrant Employee Rights CommitteeChair
Sample of Legal Cases
Anchor Bay Entertainment, LLC v. John Yuka & Giulia Family Trust, et al.
Judgment –Cancellation of Fraudulent Transfer Documents and Trust Deeds for $10MM Property
Lindsay Dunlap v. STARZ Home Entertainment, LLC
$1,479,846 jury verdict for intentional misrepresentation affirmed.
International Startup Company DOE
$50,000,000 transaction consummated.
Anchor Bay Entertainment, LLC v. BF1 Films, LLC and Jeffrey Yordy
Judgment $2,769,382.93.
John L. Campbell v. Liberty Media Corporation, et al.
Dismissal by Plaintiff as to client corporation.
Sahak Ekshian v. JAGR Vertices, Inc. and Jacob Parseghian
Judgment for $605,784.93
Confidential v. Confidential
Settlement (Savings of $1,600,000.00)
Confidential v. Confidential
Settlement (Savings of $7,000,000.00)
STARZ Home Entertainment, LLC v. Lindsay Dunlap and Ember Entertainment
Jury Verdict $3,054,694.45
Rebecca Bolanos v. Darbun Enterprises, Inc., Children's Hospital Los Angeles, et al.
Settlement: $1,500,000.00
Confidential v. Confidential
Settlement: $247,000.00
Rebecca Bolanos v. Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles
Petition for Writ of Mandate granted.
Education
2011
Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Post-Masters Certificate
2006
Southwestern University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
California State University at Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2021
Trial College
Instructor
2021
Plaintiff's Trial Academy
Instructor
2020
2020 CELA Annual Conference
Trial Themes
Publications
2022
Plaintiff Magazine (California)
Chasing the White Rabbit: Dealing with Difficult and Dissocial Deponents
2021
CAALA Advocate
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Languages
Spanish
English