Juan Leonel Alvarez

Juan Leonel Alvarez

4.7
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 13 years

Family Lawyer at Whittier, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

7356 Painter Avenue, Suite 101, Whittier, CA

About Juan

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 80%

Child Custody Hearings, Child Support Modifications, Divorces, Move-Away Orders.

14 years | 150 cases

80%
Criminal Defense 10%

DUI, Drug Cases, Misdemeanor Matters, Bench Warrants.

14 years | 50 cases

10%
Personal Injury 10%

Automobile Accidents

11 years | 25 cases

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 13 years

State: California

Acquired: 2012

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Location

Law Office of Juan Leonel Alvarez

7356 Painter Avenue, Suite 101, Whittier, CA, 90602

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Juan Leonel Alvarez's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jessica | January 22, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Highly recommended

From the moment I met Leo, I knew he was the right person to handle my case. I was in a very difficult, high-conflict co-parenting and domestic violence situation, and Leo helped me navigate it with confidence and clarity. My case went on for over a year, and he remained consistent, supportive, and d...etermined the entire time. Thanks to Leo, I was awarded sole legal and physical custody of both of my children. I am beyond grateful and very happy with the outcome. I highly recommend Leo to anyone going through a challenging custody case.

Posted by Anthony | July 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Family

Single Father Who Hit Rock Bottom!

As I write this, just know where I am coming from… I was stripped off my daughter out of the blue. I had no idea about anything child custody, family law, etc! When these events happened to me. I was given Leo number from a friend of mine and he said “Call him ASAP he will get your daughter back” and... let me tell you, that was best decision I ever did in my life! Leo was very smart, patient, knowledgeable, humble, kind, and most of all willing to work with someone like me who had everything taken from him, daughter, home, job, and yet I stood there on hands and need begging him for help! He replied “Get up, we got work to do” Leo not only research day and night but also help me understand my rights and how Family Law works Pros and Cons. Leo also was patient and diligent enough to answer all my emails, texts and phone calls in a very professional timely manner! We all know that courts and lawyers are expensive. Luckily for me Leo was passionate and willing to help a struggling single father. From coaching me thru the most difficult time in my life, to working with me financially enough to render his service. After multiple court hearings, meditation, phone calls and meetings. Leo kept me in check, reminding me not to do anything rational or stupid! Keeping me in the loop and calming me down because of multiple continuous from the other parties side. Regardless, Leo did what he promised me he would do the very first day we met! He got me my daughter back after being without my daughter for over 107 days. I am not one to write reviews when I go to restaurant or hotel. But I am writing to this to thank Leo THANK YOU!!! Thank God for your knowledge in Family Law and for helping me through this tough time and aiding a new beginning of my life. I am walking living proof that justice was served for Fathers sake! All thanks to this man hard work and integrity!

Posted by Kai | November 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

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 ga...ve 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.

Posted by Sandra | May 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

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 kn...owledge 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.

Posted by Juliana | November 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

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 p...otential 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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Teresa Gutierrez

Family lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Grace Ayers

Criminal defense lawyer | 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."

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Miguel Duarte

Child custody lawyer | 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."

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Sina Mohajer-Jasbi

Family lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2006 - 2008

Commission and Compliance Assistant, City of Los Angeles - Villaraigosa Adminstration

Associations

2015 - Present

Whittier Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Southeast District Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2012 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

Education

2011

UC Hastings COL

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

Univ of Southern Calif

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

Spanish

English

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