Berc Agopoglu

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Berc Agopoglu

4.9
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 26 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury ... +2 more

1901 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Berc

Biography

We provide stability, protection, and peace of mind to our clients. It is our commitment to provide you the most valuable legal service. Your prosperity is our vision.

Our firm is dedicated in providing the best defense for our criminal law clients.

We provide only the best possible representation to help our clients through the legalities involved

We provide fast service and excellent results for your injury cases.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 20%

Representation in State and Federal Cases involving Felonies and Misdemeanors.

27 years

20%
Family 20%

20%
Immigration 20%

Business visas, family legalization, non-immigrant and immigrant petitions, appeals, motions to reopen/reconsider, and removal proceedings

27 years

20%
Litigation 20%

20%
Personal Injury 20%

Auto accidents, premise liability, medical malpractice, and dog bites.

27 years

20%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 26 years

State: California

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Agopoglu Law Corp., PLC

1901 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA, 90067

agopoglulawfirm.com/

Online Presence

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Berc Agopoglu's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

5 star (13) 4 star (1)
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Posted by Aaron | January 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Since 2011

Mr. Agopoglu has been helping us with immigration, and civil litigation matters. He is a trustworthy and great lawyer which is hard to find nowadays. I highly recommend Mr. Agopoglu for any immigration or civil matters.

Posted by Cameka | February 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best lawyer I've had in my life

So before I had a lawyer who was handling a case for me but he was the worst attorney ever Nigerian lawyers don't ever trust them. And then suddenly one day I went to court and met Berc I simply asked him a question and he was so polite and honest with me that I hired him immediately hes the best att...orney ive met in my life so far he keeps you updated on everything he's very honest and loyal hes always at court early he's a very hard working lawyer and he doesn't waste time he gets the job done and his assistant alejandro is so nice as well great service great team work is what you get when you doing business with Berc its a job well done and money well spent and he don't charge an arm and a leg like other attorneys do so if anyone is ever in need of a great attorney that will really work hard for you go to the law office of Berc agopoglu

Posted by Shirin | May 5, 2015

great experience

I have been living in US for last 7 years and have hired few different lawyer to help me with my case to get my green card and it felt like every time after you sign up with them they forget about you, till I got interduce with Mr Agopoglu and he was the first lawyer that really did what he promised ...and on the pried time that he said from beginning...my experience was stress free and affordable and thanks to him I have my legal papers and I can feel safe while living in united State. Highly recommended.

Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2015

Super Lawyer!

I retained Berc for my civil lawsuit regarding unfair business practices. He got what I wanted as he removed a competitor from unlawfully using my trade name. He is a bright, passionate and efficient lawyer with a creative mind. If you have business problems, you can certainly hire Berc. I am cur...rently using him for my LLC. He formed it right and drafted a bulletproof operating agreement for our company. Thank you.

Posted by Kevin | September 13, 2014

Amazing attorney

Berc helped me with my second DUI case and did an amazing job. He was extremely helpful and really made a terrible situation tolerable. Mr. Agopoglu got me the best deal possible and for that I will be forever grateful.

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Berc Agopoglu's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Payne

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Great lawyer doing excellent legal work."

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Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Other

"Highly recommended. Knowledgeable and experienced. I endorse this lawyer."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Other

"This lawyer is highly recommended in the community. I endorse this lawyer."

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K. Jairam

Immigration lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Other

"Berg Agopolu is a smart and bright attorney who advises and represents his clients competently and skillfully. I endorse this attorney."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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John Gaertner

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Berc is an excellent trial attorney. I certainly endorse him to anyone looking for top notch criminal defense representation."

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Petya Fist

Immigration lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Other

"An excellent lawyer with great knowledge of both immigration and criminal law. I endorse this lawyer."

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Arthur Navarette

Litigation lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gihan Thomas

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is well respected among his peers. He is knowledgeable about the law and very dedicated to his clients' causes. I have referred him cases and all his clients were very happy with the outcome. I recommend his services for both criminal defense, litigation and immigration law."

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Evan Braunstein

Criminal defense lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Berc is a highly skilled attorney. I recommend Berc as a criminal defense lawyer because of his skill, integrity and attention to his clients."

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Joubin Sedgh

Criminal defense lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I fully endorse this attorney for his knowledge, trustworthiness, and the fact that he doesn't hesitate to put the extra time and effort to give valuable legal advice to both existing and potential clients."

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Michael Simkin

Litigation lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Berc is honest, and only thinks about how best to serve the client. He has common sense and knows the right questions to ask. He also is fearless. I highly reccomend."

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Peter Bronstein

Immigration lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Berc for over 10 years. Berc is dedicated to obtaining the best results possible for each and every client. Berc collaborates with others to determine the best course of action and if needed obtains experts to explore all options. An asset to obtaining the best for his client."

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Ross Sobel

Immigration lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Berc for several years. He is a very hardworking, dedicated lawyer. He has worked with me on several matters. I often will have a criminal case with immigration issues. Together we have been able to help our clients tremendously in both areas at the same time. Berc is also known for his success in medical malpractice and personal injury matters. He can take whatever you throw at him and make it work for his clients. I take my own reputation very seriously, and I am confident whenever I refer matters to Berc that he takes care of them just as if it were his own family."

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Paul Fegen

Immigration lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Friend

"I am a retired attorney who has practiced for 48 years who has run into thousands of attorneys and I have worked intimately with Berc Agopoglu. Berc Agopoglu is one of the top ten attorneys out all the thousands of attorneys I have worked with. He is an excellent attorney who cares for his clients and is extremely competent and efficient."

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Jay Ghoreichi

Criminal defense lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Zealous and aggressive representation when you need it most."

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Christian Lassen

Personal injury lawyer

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Petya Fist

Immigration lawyer

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John Gaertner

Family lawyer

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Gihan Thomas

Immigration lawyer

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Evan Braunstein

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Joubin Sedgh

Business lawyer

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Peter Bronstein

Business lawyer

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Michael Simkin

Real estate lawyer

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Milord Keshishian

Patent infringement lawyer

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Ross Sobel

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Highest Possible Rating in Legal Ability & Ethical Standards, Martindale-Hubbel Peer Review Rating

2025

Highest Possible Rating in Legal Ability & Ethics, Martindale Hubbel Confidential Judicial Opinion

2013

Best Law Firms, Manta.Com Online

N/A

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Founder, AGOPOGLU LAW CORP., PLC

Associations

2022 - Present

Caala

Member

2018 - Present

National Association of Distinguished Counsel

Fellow

2001 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

1999 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Uzun v. City of Santa Monica

Successfully overturned district court's summary judgment decision.

People v. G.G.

No Charges Filed

Matter of MK

Successfully Won Bail Hearing

Malicious Prosecution Case

Judgment Entered In Favor of Plaintiff

TRO Case Successfully Defended

Successfully Beat Restraining Order Request

People v. J.R.

No jail. Probation reinstated with Drug and Alcohol Program

Federal Court of Appeals

Emergency motion with 9th Circuit Filed Within Hours of Removal which stopped deportation

People v. A.P.

No charges are filed and custody petition filed for the father

MATTER OF SM

Outstanding Success in Reopening

601 Waiver & Motions to Reopen

Three cases pending for over ten years reopened for permanent residency applications.

Naturalization Case

An impossible case is won.

People v. S.I.

Only 96 hrs in jail. Credit for two plus two time served.

EB-1 Visa Approved for Turkish Celebrity

Both Acquired Their Green Cards

Matter of LD

After getting 10 extensions for B-2 status, client won diversity visa during stay and finally adjusted her status with her family in the USA.

People v. M.A.M.

Client only plead to DUI, removal proceedings were successfully reopened, and Client got out on immigration bond. Client is seeking asylum in immigration court and eligibility for U visa is being investigated as well.

Matter of JMT

Successfully reopened client's case with the Board of Immigration Appeals and Case was remanded back to Immigration Court for Relief

People v. M.M.

Sentenced to 2 months Time Served

People v. A.V.P.

Theft conviction was vacated and client successfully acquired U.S. Citizenship based on elimination of the theft conviction.

People v. H.P.

Sentence Reduced

Matter of RB

Success

Annie Tyler v. Fireside Convalescent Hospital

Elder Abuse Established and Settled Six Figures

United States v. (Confidential Client)

Dropped

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Education

1998

Whittier College School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

University of Southern California

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

KTLA News Criminal Defence

2014

2nd Appellate District Court of Appeals

2013

TV Interview

Criminal Defense

2013

Q&A

Criminal Defense

2013

Press Meeting NBC News

2013

Press Interview UCLA Accusations

2013

Press Conference UCLA Accusations

2013

Constellation Place

Preemptive Interview on Accusations

2012

California Court Of Appeals, Second Appellate District

Writ of Coram Nobis

2007

Appellate Review

Controlled Substance Violations

Publications

2022

9th Circuit Court of Appeals Uzun v. City of Santa Monica

2015

Thompson Publishing Group/West People v. CB

2015

2014

Thomson West publication People v. F.C.B.

2014

Daily Court Review Pledging Innocence

2014

Court of Appeals Peoplve v. C.B.

2014

Daily Bruin UCLA Injunction

2014

Court of Appeals People v. FCB

2014

New York Daily News Charges Filed

2013

2013

2013

2013

2012

California Court of Appeals Peopl v. Marc Christian Steigleder

2008

MAG Interview with Successful Turkish Attorney

2007

Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Gabriel Guerra-Valenzuela v. Alberto R. Gonzales

2007

Los Angeles Daily Journal Case Precedents (Gabriel Valenzuela Guerra)

2005

California Court of Appeals, Second Appellate District Kourosh Eddie Ehteshami v. Lee Simmons

Languages

English

Spanish

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