Victoria L. Clemans
also known as Victoria Clemens, VICTORIA CLEMANS, ESQ. Los Angeles LAWYER
About Victoria
Biography
I am an experienced trial lawyer (both bench and jury trials,) and received the AM JUR AWARD in TORTS as well as the CORPUS JURIS SECONDUM AWARD in TORTS as a firstyear in lawschool. I was also awarded TOP WOMEN ATTORNEYS BY LOS ANGELES MAGAZINE in 2013. As an aggressive lawyer I have earned other awards such as SUPER LAWYERS RISING STARS after prevailing in 11 jury trials in just two years practicing criminal defense in Los Angeles between 2009-2011. I went on to practice criminal defense in Torrance, Van Nuys and the Criminal Courts Building where i also had presitigous results. I also have a background in Personal Injury and have quite a bit of a track record with the three firms I worked with during Covid. I investigate every single case that I am retained on and am mindful of the costs of hiring a lawyer and do my best to be reasonable while being ambitious. Born the daughter of two Stanford graduates, I bring with me book smarts and street smarts and find joy in the small victories as well as the big. One of my favorite quotes is:' A good lawyer knows the law, A great lawyer knows the judge." My father was a competative swimmer as well as a DJ and I have definitely inherited those characteristics which I bring with me into the courtroom. I worked as an intern as a law clerk to Anthony J. Mohr during my last year of law school and I volunteer as a judge every year for The American Mock Trial Association. I look forward to winning more awards and trials and cases, and I look forward to meeting you!
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
22 years | 1,800 cases
16 years | 500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 22 years
State: California
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
Victoria Clemans, Esq,
401 Wilshire Blvd., Penthouse, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
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Victoria L. Clemans's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 37 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Jose-Miguel | December 7, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
Victoria Clemans, an attorney to go with!
I have the pleasure to have worked under Victoria Clemans, on several cases. Ms. Clemans is very caring and an amazing attorney to work with. She has been very successful with getting clients’ cases revolved. I am proud to have been part of her team, and if I was ever un auto accident, I would want M...
Posted by Paul E. | July 22, 2024 | Hired Attorney
GREAT LAWYER!!!
During the roughest time of my life, Victoria brought me peace in a complex and distressful situation. She quickly understood and responded to all of my concerns. She is a sharp and aggressive lawyer. While court appearance itself is very stressful, Victoria prepared me well, giving me the confidence...
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Replied last October 4, 2024It was a pleasure working with such a caring professional and appreciative client.
Posted by anonymous | July 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Spitfire attorney
Ms. Clemans represented my husband in a 17b (reduce a felony to a misdemeanor). Our previous attorney omitted the request and therefore it was not removed. Ms. Clemans fought for my husband and did not stop nor give up until a resolution was achieved which resulted in obtaining the misdemeanor. ...
Posted by anonymous | September 23, 2022 | Consulted Attorney
Criminal defense
Victoria Clemans was my private lawyer for my first and last case. She was amazing for her work that made me get a misdemeanor instead of a felony in my record, and she was able to get me 120 hours of community Labor which is 15 days instead of paying any fees. I recommend her for anyone who needs he...
Victoria Clemans
Replied last September 26, 2022It was a pleasure working with such a good guy. I really do believe this will be your LAST CASE!! You have so much going for you and keep up the good work!
Posted by JOEL | November 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney
GREAT ATTORNEY
Ms. Clemans is an amazing and capable attorney. She is well versed in numerous aspects of a defense attorney. Besides her knowledge of the law, she is skillful at determining defense strategies and assessing her clients. She is assertive when needed yet practical when presented with situations. She h...
Victoria Clemans
Replied last September 26, 2022Thank you for the amazing write up. It was a pleasure working with you and your family!
Victoria L. Clemans's Lawyer Endorsements
"Without doubt a competent and dedicated advocate but she has a practical and humanistic side that allows her to impart a bit of wisdom to those who seek her advice. Sometimes it is as important to someone wise in your corner as it is to have a technically competent lawyer. I would not hesitate to send a family member to her."
"I endorse this lawyer. Victoria combines a fresh perspective with years of experience. She is clearly one of the top criminal defense lawyers in the City of Angels."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Top Attorney, Los Angeles Magazine
2013
Top Attorneys Rising Stars Los Angeles Magazine, Top Attorneys Southern California
2013
Top Womens Attorney for Septemer, Los Angeles Magazine
2013
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2007
CRF Award for Volunteer Scorer, Constitutional Rights Foundation
2006
CRF Award for Volunteer Scorer, Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
2005
CRF Volunteer Scorer Award, Constitutional Rights Foundation
2000
Bancroft-Whitney Award, American Jurisprudence Award
Work Experience
2013 - Present
First Chair, CEO, Law Offices of Victoria Clemans
2003 - Present
Attorney at Law, LAW OFFICES OF VICTORIA CLEMANS
2000 - 2000
Clerk, Hon. Anthony J. Mohr
1989 - 2000
Paralegal, Law Offices Of Theodore A Cohen
Associations
2010 - Present
Women Lawyers Association of Los AngelesMember
2007 - Present
Indigent Criminal Defense AttorneysBar Panel Attorney
2003 - Present
Top Lawyer of 2020Attorney at law
2003 - Present
AvvoAttorney at Law
2007 - 2008
California Public Defenders AssociationMember
2003 - 2010
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Case dismissed!
ACQUITTAL
VICTORY
Case Dismissed due to attorney Victoria taking the lead.
2 Felony Counts reduced to 1 misdemeanor, no probation.
Placement in drug rehab
probation-30 days Cal Trans CASE DISMISSED!
Suspended Sentence
Case dismissed! PC 490.2
Dismissed
Dismissed
CASE DISMISSED! Due to attorney knowing new theft laws
Dismissed
Case Dismissed
Dismissed!
Diversion then dismiss
Outstanding!
Dismiss after short period of diversion, no labor or fines
Dismissed! Client very happy!
Dismissed, client overjoyed!
Case resolved informally, not charged
Client ecstatic! All 5 counts dismissed!
People unable to proceed
Dismissed by the People on day of jury trial
Dismissal in furtherance of justice
Charges dropped for insufficiency of the evidence!
Not guilty after 7 day jury trial
Acquitted after 6 day jury trial
Acquitted after 7 day jury trial
Acquittal after 8 day jury trial
People unable to Proceed on 9 of 10
Acquittal after 7 stress-laden days of jury trial
Acquittal after long cause felony gun trial
Dismissed when Serna Motion granted on 1-29-10
Dismissed in furtherance of justice on 1/22/10
Education
2000
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
undergraduate
Speaking Engagements
2013
Arbitration
2013
Arbitration
2011
2007
Speaking to kids about overcoming hardships and not giving up no matter what
Publications
2013
Languages
Spanish
English
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