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Jonathan Brook Ambaye
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Biography
I am an experienced Litigation Attorney with a demonstrated history of working in the legal services industry. I am a strong legal professional skilled in Labor-Employment Law, Personal Injury and Business-Contract Law.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Employment and Labor
50%
12 years
Personal Injury
20%
11 years
Contracts and Agreements
10%
12 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 12 years
State: California
Acquired: 2013
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Location
Jonathan B. Ambaye
800 wilshire blvd, Ste. 200, Los Angeles, CA, 90017
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Lawsuits & Disputes
Posted by anonymous | July 11, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
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Mr. Ambaye represented me in a case where he was very professional and knowledgeable. He quickly returned my calls and made sure i was always up to date with what the court was deciding on my case. I would highly recommend this lawyer and will keep him as a family representative for the near future.
Jonathan Brook Ambaye's Lawyer Endorsements
"I send all my civil cases out to Jonathan. And the main reason is because I know he’s an honest person. It’s hard to find civil lawyers you can trust since it’s often just about the dollar to them. Although he’s a lot younger than his peers in the field, I still prefer Jonathan over everyone else because of his hunger and honesty."
"Mr. Ambaye is not only very knowledgeable in his areas of practice, but also trustworthy and honest, qualities that are essential to every great attorney. I endorse and recommend this lawyer because Jon works very hard for his clients and their interests."
"Mr. Ambaye is a super talented criminal defense lawyer. His strength lies in his creativity which fosters unique defense strategies that average lawyers would overlook. Mr. Ambaye is also hard working and trustworthy."
Ali Benchakroun
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2011
Criminal Justice Teaching Fellowship, Syracuse University College of Law
2010
Scholarship for Academic Achievement, Melanie Gray Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
2010
President of the Month, Northeast Black Law Students Association
2010
Impunity Watch Journal, Syracuse University College of Law
2006
Elle Baker Student Leadership Award, University of California at Riverside
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Managing Attorney, Law Office of Jonathan B. Ambaye
2015 - 2016
Contract Attorney, Canlas Law Group, Aplc
2011 - 2012
Graduate Law Clerk, Contra Costa County Office Of The Public Defender
2010 - 2010
Law Clerk, The Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia
2010 - 2011
Law Clerk, United States District Court, Northern District Of New York
2009 - 2010
Legal Intern, California Department of Transportation
Associations
2018 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
2018 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law SectionMember
2017 - Present
United States District Court, Central District of CaliforniaLicensed to Practice in Federal Court
2015 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaMember
2013 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2017 - 2018
American Bar AssociationMember
Education
2011
Syracuse Univ COL
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
Univ of California Riverside
Business economics
Speaking Engagements
2018
Career Workshop
Careers in Law
2017
Career Workshop
Careers in Law
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Hi there- Can I still collect unemployment in CA if I was terminated for a policy violation?
07 Jan 2019
Q&A
Was suspended for having a diabetic attack at work and offered doctors note but was turned down saying I was sleeping?
03 Aug 2018