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%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 13 years

State: California

Acquired: 2012

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No misconduct found

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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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | DUI & DWI

Posted by anonymous | November 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

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 re...commend 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.

Posted by Cynthia | August 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

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)

Juan Alvarez

Replied last August 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.

Posted by Jesus Garcia | February 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

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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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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