Juan is a great lawyer , he is professional and timely , very knowledgeable of the law he even knew the judge on my case which worked in my favor knowing some of the judges tendencies. Juan handled all my paper work and wrote up my declaration with great punctuation and
Professionalism. Juan gave great insite on how to handle my case and listened very carefully to my concerns and we was able to work out a strategy for my case that made sense and would put me in the driver seat for a verdict that would come out in my favor. Juan worked with me to form a payment plan that worked out for both of us that was fare and easy for me to work with. Going to court is very stressful so it's very important to have a lawyer that knowledgeable, patient, professional , understanding and willing to work with you like Juan Alvarez.
I hired Juan’s services for a restraining order and I couldn’t be more pleased. He was thorough in explaining the process and what his services entailed, he was consistent and timely in returning calls and answering questions. The day of our hearing he presented himself with so much confidence and knowledge that the judge sided with everything we wanted and some. I couldn’t be more happy with the result. Hire Juan he truly is the best there is.
Attorney Juan Leonel Alvarez is a fierce advocate with your best interest in mind. Upon graduating from law school and passing the California Bar Exam, Mr. Alvarez decided to start his own law firm with the sole purpose of helping people in need. A strong believer in helping his community, Mr. Alvarez decided to focus his practice on Criminal and Family law matters, two of the most relevant and busy sectors of the law within socio-economically disadvantaged communities throughout Southern California.
Attorney Alvarez beleives that everybody deserves representation, and has dedicated his practice to ensuring that he is offering the best legal representation for his clients, regardless of their econmic standing. Having been raised in a Mexican-immigrant household, Attorney Alvarez understands first-hand the struggle that many folks experience attempting to establish themselves in this country. This is why Attorney Alvarez does not shy away from taking on clients who often have less, and who cannot afford the costs of high-priced legal representation. Mr. Alvarez offers flexible payment options for many of his cleints, because he understands the needs of the community he serves.
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Family law lawyer
Juan is a great lawyer , he is professional and timely , very knowledgeable of the law he even knew the judge on my case which worked in my favor knowing some of the judges tendencies. Juan handled all my paper work and wrote up my declaration with great punctuation and
Professionalism. Juan gave great insite on how to handle my case and listened very carefully to my concerns and we was able to work out a strategy for my case that made sense and would put me in the driver seat for a verdict that would come out in my favor. Juan worked with me to form a payment plan that worked out for both of us that was fare and easy for me to work with. Going to court is very stressful so it's very important to have a lawyer that knowledgeable, patient, professional , understanding and willing to work with you like Juan Alvarez.
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Posted by Sandra | May 28, 2021
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Restraining order champion
I hired Juan’s services for a restraining order and I couldn’t be more pleased. He was thorough in explaining the process and what his services entailed, he was consistent and timely in returning calls and answering questions. The day of our hearing he presented himself with so much confidence and knowledge that the judge sided with everything we wanted and some. I couldn’t be more happy with the result. Hire Juan he truly is the best there is.
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Posted by Juliana | November 12, 2019
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LITERALLY THE BEST!!
I hired attorney Juan Leonel Alvarez to take on my case after dealing with 2 other attorney that weren’t helpful at all. Mr. Alvarez was very professional and attentive. He set up an appointment as soon as the following days. With him there is no grey area with, Mr. Alvarez was very clear about the potential outcomes of my case. Walking into the court house I felt confident with him by my side. Anyone I personally know dealing with any legal I automatically refer him. He truly is the best!!
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Posted by Marco | September 19, 2019
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Best Lawyer out there!! More Bang for you buck!!
Not only was Juan patient with us throughout our time of need, he was courteous, respectful, and professional when we needed him the most. He got us what we wanted and needed form the court and both my wife and I would recommend his services to anyone out there. Do yourselves a favor and make the call.
Posted by Liz | October 31, 2018
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Restraining order against my neighbor
I must say that this Men here save me from a stressful matter. I issue a restraining order against my neighbor who has constantly been harassing me and my family. I needed someone to represent me at a really short notice. I walk in his office on October 30th 2018 and my court hearing was on October 31 st 2018 and he agreed to take my case . He quickly gathered all information needed for this case. He’s a true hero to me and my family vey professional.
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Posted by Daniela G. | January 25, 2018
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Highly recommended.
I hired Attorney Alvarez (Leo) in 2015 for multiple traffic tickets and a criminal case and I had such a great experience. He was affordable and got the job done. He even got the court to refund me for a ticket I paid that was later dismissed by him. I recommend him to my friend and family all the time.
I will re-hire soon to resolve a family case.
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Posted by anonymous | November 21, 2017
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Reassuring, Available, and Timely
Mr. Alvarez was extremely open to making himself available and welcomed communication leading up to and following my case. He was quick to answer any questions, set realistic expectations, and used his knowledge of both the law and the courthouse to yield the best possible result for me. I would recommend him to anyone dealing with the same situation I was in (DUI) as he helped me navigate a very difficult point in my life, and would consider him for future legal advisement should the need arise.
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Posted by Leslie | August 10, 2017
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Review on Juan Leonel Alvarez.
Where do I begin!?! I was referred to Mr. Alvarez by a high profile family attorney who was located very far from my home. He promised that I wouldn't be disappointed, and I definitely was not. I walked into Mr. Alvarez office around Oct. 2016., I was very stressed because I was served for custody, child support, and visitations by the opposing party. As a single mother, working full-time, I had no knowledge or extra time to figure things out alone. That's when I decided consulted with Attorney Alvarez. Not only did he explain everything to me, he was super professional in engaging with me, and offering his exceptional services to help me. I hired Mr. Alvarez that very same day, and it was the best thing I could have done. Best investment ever!
After hiring him, we sat down several time to gather and review information about my case. Mr. Alvarez was always willing to meet with me to prepare me for our many court hearings. We went to several hearings and a long trial. My case was extremely difficult and required many experts and PPA evaluations. Mr. Alvarez, he was very supportive the entire time from beginning to end. (Oct. 2016-July 2017). We succeeded and got amazing results. Mr. Alvarez has reasonable pricing and his work is outstanding. He has also helped many of my friends and those cases have also ended in excellent results. I always refer and will continue to recommend Juan because I trust him and he does amazing work.
Mr. Alvarez is totally the man to talk to and hire!
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Posted by Sindy | July 11, 2017
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Child support and child custody/visitation
Wow, what a difference it makes to hire an attorney. Mr juan leonel was recommeneded to me by a good friend and it was the best decision i could have made. Going to court is extremely stressful and draining, i was lost before my husband and I hired him. Mr. Juan did more for me than I could have ever asked for. He is more than an attorney. He gave me great legal and personal advice and never made me feel like he was just in it for the money. He is very reasonable in price. He is prepared and professional. I've already recommended him to friends and family and would recommend him to anyone!
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Posted by Jesus Garcia | February 8, 2017
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A Great lawyer but a better person
Juan Leonel is not only very professional but personable to. He relays the information to you from every angle. He tells it to you straight unlike other lawyer that just tell you what you want to hear.
I had a DUI case and was worried. I consulted Leonel and after the conversation I had faith everything would turn out fine and it did. They dropped the DUI with alcohol level well over .8 to a wet and reckless. I am forever in debuted. Thank you!
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Posted by Andrew | January 24, 2017
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Child custody
I hired Juan Alvarez after I was told it would be very difficult to win my child custody case by multiple attorneys. His confidence and professionalism gave me the reassurance I needed to proceed with the case. This is a difficult and sensitive situation which Mr. Alvarez made me feel very at ease discussing the matter. His prompt response and compassion regarding my case was greatly appreciated. He even contacted me on numerous occasions with questions on how I wanted to proceed with the circumstances, something I have never experienced from other attorneys. I believe Mr. Alvarez’s diligence and modern methods in the court room got the settlement I was seeking and more. I highly recommend Juan Alvarez to anyone, he will not disappoint.
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Response from Juan AlvarezAugust 21, 2017
Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure representing you and helping you get the time you deserve with your child.
Posted by Cynthia | August 19, 2017
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Do not hire
I hired Juan's services Aug 2016 for a first time DUI offense. Due to being a DUI injury I was facing felony charge. I can say Juan speaks well and is comforting. Since he didn't have experience he brought on another attorney. Spent a ridiculous amount of money for Juan to not even let me know about the plea deal the people were offering for my court date in October 2016. When confronted about it, he stated that he didn't tell me because it wasn't certain. i just thought well what am I paying you for? He did make sure to call me after court date to ask if I received any discounts on laptops at the business where I was employed at, at the time. When I called and let him know that I no longer needed his services, he was upset and told me that it would look reflect bad on me/my case because I am switching lawyers. He is horrible at answering your phone calls, only when a payment was due is when he would promptly answer/return calls. Can say a lot more, and i feel like her robbed me for what I paid him. All he did was post pone court date for 3 months and also brought on another lawyer (which he breached the contract by doing so)
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Response from Juan AlvarezAugust 21, 2017
Cynthia,
I am thrilled that you were able to positively resolve your matter.
As I remember, I was retained for your case and upon making the first appearance, I learned that due to your DUI, you broke someone's arm and caused them to lose their job, thus further complicating the charge.
At that point, instead of holding on to your case, I informed you that your case would be better suited for an attorney with an impeccable record with matters like yours.
I referred you to an exceptional attorney, and I was subbed out of your case after the initial arraignment. I then made a courtesy appearance for your new attorney, and had no further involvement in your matter. You continued to contact my office even after I was subbed out of your matter and no longer involved.
I answered a few of your calls because I understood it was your first time before the judicial system and you were afraid, so I attempted to ease your concerns. I later learned that you subbed that attorney out as well when you became unhappy after you were given that attorney's honest assessment of the possible outcomes of your case.
However, despite all of that, I'm very happy you were able to resolve your matter and get the results you did, given the severity of the injuries inflicted on the victim involved in the car accident you caused.
I wish you the very best moving forward.
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Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 21
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Mr. Alvarez on countless matters, primarily DUI's, and he is a top notch attorney to say the least. Anyone who could say differently must not have met him because he's one of the best. I would trust him with any case that came across my desk in a heartbeat."
Child custody Attorney | Jun 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. I referral all child custody/support cases to Juan. He has built a great rapport with local judges that gives him credibility when advocating on behalf of his clients."