also known as Victoria Clemens, VICTORIA CLEMANS, ESQ. Los Angeles LAWYER
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!
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401 Wilshire Blvd., Penthouse, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
37 Client Reviews
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Posted by Jonathan | April 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
RESPECT & GRATITUDE
It is with great respect and gratitude that I write this review for Victoria Clemens. I think we all deserve the very best representation when facing a serious charge, and for me that was a DV felony arrest. I was scared and at a complete loss at what to do and how to proceed. The moment I met Victor...
Thank you Jonathan, it was my pleasure to be your attorney through the "Journey."
Posted by anonymous | January 09, 2016 | Criminal Defense
A VERY GOOD CASE!!!!!!
Vitoria for me was an excellent lawyer, my case was a not really hard case, but she was able to keep me calm. this was my first time beeing accused of something i did not do. since the firt time i saw her i knew she was the one that was going to help me thru this. She was keeping me informed of every...
Thanks for being such a cooperative client.
Posted by JUAN OROZCO | August 24, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
juan orozco
Very professional me and my wife are very happy with her services I highly recommend Victoria she explain to me step by step what to expect of my case she made me feel very confident IF I COULD GIVE HER 100 STARS I WOULD THANK YOU VICTORIA FOR EVERYTHING YOU DID FOR ME YOU GOT THE JUDGE TO SUSPEND 18...
You're welcome. It was a pleasure serving you. I know you will do well in your life and prosper.
Posted by anonymous | December 31, 2008
Efficient, Zealous, And Never Intimadated By Bullying Opposing Counsel
Ms. Clemans assisted me in with five legal matters and followed through with each one. Not once did she ever back away from a case even after receiving her fees, she kept me well informed, was always able to reach by phone, when co-councel handling a case with Ms. Clemans tried to take extra fees o...
"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."
"Victoria L Clemans provides a valuable service on Avvo. She gives excellent answers to user questions on this site. I am happy to endorse her."
"I endorse this lawyer. Victoria provides a valuable service on Avvo. Her experience is an excellent addition to this site. I am happy to endorse her."
"Victoria Clemans has an excellent reputation and is known for her fierce advocacy. I endorse this lawyer."
"I highly endorse Mrs. Clemans. Very experienced and caring attorney who achieves great results in representing clients! I really want all people to contact her for help."
"I endorse this lawyer. She gives her time and expertise generously on AVVO and always adds value to the discussion. Clearly she knows not only the law but also how the process works - both qualities absolutely necessary to be a competent, strong advocate for her clients."
"One of the absolute best. Exceptional attention to detail, service next to none. I endorse this lawyer."
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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
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
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
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
2000
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
undergraduate
2013
Arbitration
2013
Arbitration
2011
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Speaking to kids about overcoming hardships and not giving up no matter what
2013
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