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Christopher Montes de Oca
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Recent Car Accident recovery obtained over $12,000, after Jury Verdict. No Fee if No Recovery. Call for a Free Consultation.
I have had the distinction of achieving many outstanding awards including one for my dedication to pro bono services. I believe strongly in using my legal skills for the betterment of the community.
I’m a personal injury attorney who focuses on helping people who have been injured in a car accident. These moments are extremely stressful for you and your family. My team and I will help you during these difficult and emotional times.
I love what I do and work hard to make my clients my top priority. My goal is to provide the highest quality legal services to you. I’m committed to protect and advance your legal rights while providing you with personal and effective service. My work speaks for itself. That’s why most of my cases are referrals from past clients. I believe this is the highest honor an attorney can receive.
I was one of the youngest attorneys to be admitted to the State Bar of California. I am bilingual in Spanish and the former President of the Long Beach Barristers Bar Association. I am one of the few attorneys to have a verdict over ten million dollars.
Let me help you achieve legal success with honesty and integrity. I look forward to talking with you and to discuss how my team and I can help. Please contact us today for a free confidential consultation so that we can begin to take care of you.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
15%-40%
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Licensed in California for 19 years
State: California
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 17 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Christopher Montes de Oca
14414 Whittier Blvd., Whittier, CA, 90605
Law Offices of Christopher Montes de Oca
355 South Grand Ave, Suite 2450, Los Angeles, CA, 90071-9500
Law Offices of Christopher Montes de Oca
111 West Ocean Blvd., Suite 1950, Long Beach, CA, 90802
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Christopher Montes de Oca's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 10 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | November 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Renegotiated Reckless Driving Case after conviction!
I plead no contest to a reckless driving case for driving very fast and was issued 40 days of Cal Trans service that I did not complete. Mr. Montes De Oca negotiated a generous extension of time and reduced the Cal Trans to community service. Later on, he directed me on how to get the charge expung...
Posted by Danny | June 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Broken hand
I broke my hand in a car accident which i wasn't at fault and had Chris and his other attorney Artin to defend since the other insurance company didn't want to pay me for there client who hit me and Chris and Artin went the extra mile and above and beyond to get me paid. I was always kept informed an...
Posted by Dana | January 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent Lawyer
My name is Dana. Two years ago I fell and shattered my left wrist after stepping on ice in a restaurant. As a result, I underwent surgery to repair the break and now have a metal plate and screws attached to my left wrist. Chris represented me in my personal injury suit and we came out of mediatio...
Posted by anonymous | April 18, 2015 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Great Help!
Chris was great! He called me back and answered all of my questions. He even gave me advice on options going forward with my case. I will definitely recommend Chris to family and friends!
Posted by anonymous | October 29, 2014
Superb Attorney, Great at his job
Of all the lawyers I looked at to take my case, Chris was by far the most clear, understanding, and communicative. He made sure I understood exactly what was going on and did his best to keep me relaxed. In the end, he was able to get my felony charge lowered to a misdemeanor and then cleared from ...
Christopher Montes de Oca's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Christopher is a go-getter with a passion for his clients and possesses the drive to get excellent results for them."
"Chris is smart, relentless, and dedicated to his craft. I've seen first hand the extra miles he goes for his clients. Highly recommended!"
"I endorse Chris Montes de Oca due to his tenacity to obtain the best results for his clients. His extensive experience in personal injury work makes him an excellent attorney to refer cases to."
"Mr. Montes De Oca is a knowledgeable attorney who possesses substantial experience in Personal Injury & criminal defense. With great skills he provides excellent representation to his clients. In my opinion he is one of the best qualified attorneys to consult; either as a client or as a colleague. His generosity to the community, and to other members of the bar has no limits. I highly recommend Mr. Montes de Oca."
"Mr. Montes de Oca is a highly skilled and knowledgeable criminal defense and personal injury attorney. I've consulted with him on a number of my cases and always receive great advise. His attention to detail is uncanny and his clients always get his best effort. I know that any case that I refer to him, will be well taken care of. I endorse this lawyer, without reservation."
"Chris is a powerhouse in the Personal Injury field. He is well known for his rigorous representation of clients and from start to finish of a case, a true professional. He is a devoted advocate and skillful litigator. I am comfortable sending all my PI referrals to Chris."
"An extremely skilled and strong advocate for his clients I highly recommend him"
"Chris is an outstanding attorney. He works tirelessly to achieve the results that his clients deserve. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Christopher. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Mr. Montes De Oca is professional, direct, and extremely sharp - all qualities of an outstanding attorney. He has demonstrated an acumen in criminal law matters and as a result, I refer criminal cases to him at every opportunity. In my time working and dealing with Mr. Montes De Oca, I have always been impressed with him."
"I endorse Christopher Montes De Oca. I have known Christopher for a few years and have found him to be very knowledgeable in the area of criminal defense. Christopher is a very passionate about the representation of his clients and this passion has resulted in positive outcomes for many of his clients. If you want strong representation by a knowledgeable attorney, contact Christopher Montes De Oca Esq."
"Mr. Montes De Oca is a persistent and unyielding advocate for his clients. He has an established track record of successful litigation outcomes for his clients. I do not hesitate to refer litigation cases to his office. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Mr. Montes de Oca as an attorney. I have been witness to some amazing results he has obtained for his clients in personal injury cases and criminal defense. I have also witnessed the care he has for his clients, his desire to bring them quality representation that is affordable. In one case in particular he went out of his way to call me about a firearm charge one of his clients faced, knowing that is my area of expertise and that it would be much less expensive for his client for him to have me answer a quick question than decipher confusing firearm laws. I have known Mr. Montes de Oca since law school, and on top of his impressive professional resume he is also a very nice person."
"I endorse this lawyer. Chris is a compassionate advocate who is always protecting his client's best interests."
"I have worked with Chris on some criminal matters and I have learned to know his work ethics. Even though he charges a reasonable flat fee on most cases, he is always very aggressive in representing his clients and looking after their best interests."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Montes de Oca is a fantastic lawyer. I never hesitate to refer clients to him as he is truly a counselor and a strategic legal thinker."
"I highly endorse this lawyer. Mr. Montes De Oca is a superior well-rounded attorney in many fields, a skill most other attorneys in his field do not posses. Mr. Montes De Oca is compassionate about his clients and strives to maintain constant contact with clients."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2017
Rated Attorney, Lead Counsel
2017
Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
2016
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine
2015
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2014
Plaintiff Trial Academy, Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
2014
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2013
Top Attorneys in Southern California, The New York Times & Los Angeles Magazine
2013
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2012
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Client Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
Orange County Bar Association College of Trial Advocacy, Orange County Bar Association
2007
Certificate of Faculty Appreciation, Argosy University
2005
Scott McCune Memorial Award, Orange County Legal Education Foundation
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Owner, Law Offices of Christopher Montes de Oca
Associations
2010 - Present
American Bar AssociationAdvisory Panel Member
2009 - Present
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los AngelesMember
2008 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember
2007 - Present
Long Beach Bar AssociationBoard of Governors
2007 - Present
Long Beach Bar Association, BarristersPast President
2006 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar Association BarristersChair of Government Relations
2006 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Workers' Compensation
$1,000,000.00
Accident
$1,200,000.00
Car Accident
$10,778,626.00
Education
2006
Western State University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
Argosy University
MBA
2003
University of California - Santa Barbara
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
American Bar Association
The Culture of Solethics: Ethical Dilemmas that Plague Solo Practice
2012
Western State University College of Law New Student Orientation
Alumni Keynote Speaker
2012
Marina High School
Trial Practice
2007
Law Day at Long Beach Unified School District
American Legal System
Publications
2006
Western State University Law Review
Western State University Law Review Member
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Guides
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Should I Post the Bail Amount or Use the Services of a Bail Bondsmen?
12 Nov 2011
Legal Guide
Immigration Consequences of a Criminal Conviction
12 Nov 2011
Legal Guide
Making Telephone Calls From Jail (California Penal Code Section 851.5)
27 Sep 2011