Carl Edwin Douglas
About Carl
Biography
CARL E. DOUGLAS
(born May 8, 1955) is an American lawyer, specializing in police misconduct cases. He is best known for being one of the defense attorneys in the O.J. Simpson murder case. Douglas attended Northwestern University for undergraduate degree and was admitted to the California State Bar after earning his Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree the University of California-Berkeley Boalt School of Law. He is the former managing attorney at the Law Office of Johnnie Cochran Jr, before leaving the firm to start his own firm, The Douglas Law Group, in 1998. Among Douglas’ other clients was singer Michael Jackson (both trials), actors Jamie Foxx, and Queen Latifah.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
40 years
40 years
40 years
38 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
25%-45%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in California for 45 years
State: California
Acquired: 1981
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 1997
Location
DOUGLAS / HICKS LAW
8484 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 548, Beverly Hills, CA, 90211-3234
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Carl Edwin Douglas's Reviews
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Posted by Terri T. | January 6, 2015
SIMPLY THE BEST
Attorney Douglas is SIMPLY THE BEST at what he does. He handled our wrongful death case & was successful in getting my love ones a multimillion dollar verdict. ALL communications (emails, calls & text) were prompt. After awhile ALL of his staff felt like family & we COULD NOT be more pleased with the...
Posted by Gregory | November 3, 2014
Carl was my attorney and bombed my case.
I strongly suggest anyone considering Mr. Douglas to re consider. He was my attorney and violated ethical tenants of attorney client confidentiality and failed to properly prepare my case for trial. He was trounced by defense because he lacked a general knowledge of medical issues and did not handle...
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"Carl and I had the privilege of trying a case together. Carl is one of the best attorneys I've seen in trial. He is tenacious, energetic, and dedicated. He believes in his case and is the epitome of what an advocate should be."
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"I endorse this lawyer. I first met Carl as opposing counsel on a case many years ago. I respect his legal ability and dedication over the years."
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"I have known Mr. Douglas since our law school years at UC Berkeley, Boalt Hall SOL. Thoughtful and studious then, Carl became a top notch criminal defense attorney who places all his formidable skills at his clients' disposal. Nothing is held back and fight is to the end. I would trust Carl without any reservations."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 1997.
Public reproval with/duties issued in CA, 1997
updated on 02/28/2011A censure or reprimand issued by the Supreme Court or the State Bar Court that is not a matter of public record unless imposed after the initiation of formal disciplinary proceedings. No period of suspension is imposed. The reproval may be imposed with duties or conditions.
Honors
2017
Hall of Fame Inductee, John M. Langston Bar Association of Los Angeles
2013
Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr. Soaring Eagles Award, American Association for Justice
2006
Trial Lawyer of the Year, Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
1999
Trial Lawyer of the Year, John M. Langston Bar Association of Los Angeles
1994
Trial Lawyer of the Year, John M. Langston Bar Association of Los Angeles
Associations
2000 - Present
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los AngelesBoard of Governors
2000 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaMember
1985 - Present
National Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Not Guilty of all charges.
Verdict totaling $4.9 Billion
Education
N/A
undergraduate
N/A
JD - Juris Doctor
Languages
Spanish
English