Gary Steven Casselman

Gary Steven Casselman

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 47 years

Civil rights Lawyer at Venice, CA
Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense

P.O. Box 539, Venice, CA

About Gary

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Civil Rights 40%

Representing victims of police misconduct against police officers and their departments for over 30 years.

40%
Personal Injury 35%

Serious auto accidents, negligent and intentional torts (individual misconduct)

35%
Criminal Defense 25%

Felony and misdemeanors in California state court

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 47 years

State: California

Acquired: 1978

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No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Gary Steven Casselman

P.O. Box 539, Venice, CA, 90294

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5.0 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by A | January 14, 2026

Amazing!

A legal sniper with 360° vision. Devastatingly knowledgeable. Thinks in multiple dimensions while most are still reading the rulebook. Then hands you a clear, numbered roadmap to victory.

Posted by AirCombat | September 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Professional Skilled Trial Lawyer - Honesty, Integrity, & Class

If you are reading this, you are someone who needs legal help, and are most likely experiencing the worst time of your life. Entering into a legal battle, as a plaintiff who has been injured either financially, physically or both is a life changing choice worthy of diligent decision making. This can ...be hard to do when you are in duress from what has happened it is happening to you. When I called Mr Casselman, I was in dire need of a trial lawyer when I realized that my attorney was not able to actually perform a jury trial due to his lack of trail experience and his inability to communicate effectively (due to poor English speaking skills) before the Court. I had very legitimate concerns that the trial would fail if I did not hire someone quickly with the proper training and skills that 40+ years as a Civil Rights Trial Lawyer would certainly have. I made the best choice of my life hiring Mr Casselman just 2 days before trail began in February 2020. Mr. Casselman skillfully executed what most lawyers would have never attempted, putting on a jury trial with very little preparation against the City of Fullerton for a significant Breach of Contract case that due to the actions of a government employee, Brandan O’Reilly, the City of Fullerton Airport Manager, destroyed my Father’s 30 year aviation business. Mr Casselman, found the truth, laid out a timeline, and proved to a jury of 9 that the City in fact breached our contract early, by “anticipatory repudiation” and caused our company to be deprived of our rights to extend our 35 year lease for 30 more years as the City of Fullerton was required to honor, per the lease. Mr Casselman proceeded to earn a UNANIMOUS VERDICT from 9/9 Jurors for a 7 figure award in September 2020. Thank you Mr Casselman for doing what you do. You are a professional, with integrity and fight for what’s right... even when doing so seems nearly impossible... protecting the rights of the little guy, like David v Goliath, against a City who clearly had the upper hand with vastly more resources, strength, money and time. You still chose to fight them for us, and beat them handily, despite their ruthless tactics and below the belt style. You are a class act. We are forever grateful.

Posted by JASON RICHARDS | December 19, 2016 | Civil Rights

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Gary Steven Casselman a Civil Rights, Personal Injury and Criminal Defense Attorney responded to my email from the Avvo website when I briefly detailed what my case was about. Gary Casselman responded promptly and including that I lived in Australia. Gary asked questions to further inquire into my ca...se and gave advice. Currently Gary Casselman the Attorney and I are consulting each other to the issues of the case.

Posted by Mr.Green | July 18, 2016 | Lawsuits & Disputes

The way real pepole show they truly want to HELP you.

I called Mr.Casselman's on a Sunday morning around 8:30 because I was dealing with a legal issue that hade been keeping me up all night and stressing me out . I found him online on a avvo website I just stumbled across looking to speak to someone to get legal advice ,his name was on a long list of ...legal lawyers, of the list he was about the 8th name on the list , I started from the top ,calling 1 by 1 . the first 7 lawyers, there were no answer only a voice mail, witch I was not surprised being it was a Sunday morning around 8am but whin I called the 8th lawyer on the list Mr. Casslman he picked up on the 3rd ring and was completely helpful in giving me amazing legal advice and helping me have a very good understanding about what I should /could or in my situation able to do about it. I was so amazed how nice he was and how the BIG M word never came out his mouth . (MONEY) yes money he never got into money or getting straight to if I was going to pay him to be my lawyer and all that ,not ever once, to the point I new for a fact if I did need a lawyer HE would be the lawyer I would be giving my money to without any second thought . after speaking to Mr.Casselman I was able to have a full understanding from a legal point and feel confident about my next move on resolving this legal matter I was dealing with and scared and stressing over . thank you so much Mr. Casselman may Angels look over you and your love ones forever .

Posted by anonymous | May 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Passionate, Detailed, Professional

Gary Casselman is a lawyer who knows the law. In times of great stress and uncertainty it was his execution in the court room and dogged determination that brought me peace. He was always on time to court and always available to answer my questions between appearances. Often times high level profess...ionals talk at you and can be rude in how they explain concepts. Gary was just the opposite displaying patience and explaining things in depth and with great clarity. Gary is an exceptional writer and works extremely hard to research and present undeniable case law in his pretrial motions. My case was thrown out and even though the case is over I consider Gary a friend. He changed my life!

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Gary Steven Casselman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Blake Lynch

Unknown lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Friend

"Gary is an incredibly thoughtful and diligent man and I gladly endorse him."

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Arnold Hernandez

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I personally know Mr. Casselman, he is hardworking, very experienced and knowledgeable. He is very experienced and skilled in handling cases in federal and state court."

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Andrew Delaney

Civil rights lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Gary is a wonderful human being and a damned fine advocate. I endorse him wholeheartedly."

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Gabriel Avina

Civil rights lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Casselman is one of the top trial lawyers in Southern California."

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Jack De La Piedra

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Gary is a leader in the law profession where his reputation precedes him. Recently, I had the pleasure of working with him on some cases at Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, WY. Gary is one of the kindest human beings I have ever met. I could not proffer a higher endorsement of him."

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Merritt Mckeon

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. He was my attorney in two matters. I am pleased with his excellent, brilliant work. I have worked with him on several matters and he is wise, ethical, hard working, and really gutsy. Happy to give him five stars if that is the standard for a great lawyer."

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Rostyslav Saciuk

Unknown lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have been following Mr. Casselman's stellar professional career for decades and can only speak of him in superlatives. He is the only attorney I would use in Los Angeles, and the only Los Angeles attorney I would trust with my family, friends, and clients."

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2015

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Gradutate, Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College

2014

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2010

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2006

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2005

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1981 - Present

Attorney/ Owner, Casselman Law Offices

Associations

1990 - Present

Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles

1981 - Present

AV Preeminent Rated

Martindale-Hubbell

Sample of Legal Cases

People v Ortega

Through listening carefully to the client, investigation and numerous motions, argument and negotiation, the entire case (5 count felony) was dismissed without a trial.

Schulman v. GI Leasing dba American Riggers, et al

Verdict $690,000

Friedman v. City of Los Angeles

Pre-trial settled $3.25 million

Covin v. City of Inglewood, et al.

Plaintiff verdict over $2.7 million

Chrisman v. City of Los Angeles

Case settled, termination reversed on initial appeal.

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Education

1977

Southwestern University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

University of Michigan

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2005

Police Liability

Experts, Wrongful Death & Precautionary Probate Measures

2001

“POLICE LIABILITY IN CALIFORNIA”

HIGH TECH PRESENTATION OF EVIDENCE

Publications

1997

The Advocate: Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles DISCOVERY ACROSS THE STREET: A Short Primer on Federal v. State Procedures

Languages

Portuguese

Activity

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