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Adriana C. Quintero
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Biography
Adriana Quintero received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Berkeley, double majoring in Political Science and Spanish. After graduating from UC Berkeley, Ms. Quintero attended California Western School of Law in San Diego, California, to gain the tools to fight for and give a voice to the vulnerable and underrepresented and pursue a career as a criminal defense attorney.
While in law school, Ms. Quintero was involved in campus organizations and the community. She worked as a research assistant for her Criminal Procedure professor, researching the interaction of Miranda rights and culture in criminal defense. Ms. Quintero also served as president of the La Raza Law Student Association, was a member of San Diego La Raza Lawyers, and regularly volunteered at naturalization clinics hosted by local non-profit organizations.
As a law student, Ms. Quintero held several legal internship and externship positions. While studying abroad in Santiago, Chile, Ms. Quintero interned with the Office of the Attorney General of Chile, where she co-authored an article published in a legal periodical in Chile and drafted informational pamphlets on the transition from the inquisitorial to adversarial system in Chile. Ms. Quintero also externed for two federal judges and a California appellate court justice, where she researched and drafted opinions and report and recommendations on both criminal and civil matters. She worked on various immigration matters with the non-profit organizations, Casa Cornelia Law Center and Employee Rights Center.
While waiting for California Bar Exam results, Ms. Quintero worked as a law clerk with the Riverside Public Defender’s office, where she conducted preliminary hearings, second-chaired a serious felony trial, and handled misdemeanor cases.
Ms. Quintero then began working as an associate attorney at a civil law firm, handling mainly public interest cases, including environmental, land use, and municipal cases. After that, Ms. Quintero worked as a deputy public defender with the Los Angeles County Public Defender, where she handled a variety of criminal cases and conducted preliminary hearings, litigated motions, and tried cases to verdict. Ms. Quintero left the Los Angeles County Public Defender in order to bring her passion and expertise in criminal and DUI defense law to Vadgama Law.
Ms. Quintero is licensed to practice law in the state of California. She is also a member of California Attorneys for Criminal Justice and California DUI Lawyers Association.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
10 years
DUI and DWI
50%
10 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in California for 11 years
State: California
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Adriana C. Quintero
18000 Studebaker Rd Ste 700, Cerritos, CA, 90703-2684
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Adriana C. Quintero's Reviews
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Posted by Kevin | April 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
The least I can do is give her 5 stars
Adriana is an absolute professional. When I got my DUI I had no idea what I was doing and she was there every step of the way. COVID pushed my court case back over a year but she continuously kept my informed and provided advice to complete my court ordered requirements. She was absolutely excellent ...
Posted by anonymous | August 9, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Amazing Outcome and Incredibly Helpful
Adriana, through her expertise and skill, gained the minimum amount of punishment allowed by law in a matter that typically punishes the defendant more. I recommend Adriana and her firm to anyone who finds themselves as defendants in criminal and/or dui matters.
Posted by Johnny | July 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Best lawyer
Adriana helped me with a DUI I picked up. I had a high BAC and also crashed into a few cars so it was not just a simple case. Adriana worked with me to understand the process with DMV and court and guided me through it all. She always took my calls and was patient in answering my questions. She fough...
Posted by Rich | April 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney
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Got me the best deal imaginable
When I got my DUI last year I felt extremely stressed out and didn’t know what to do. Knowing that a public defender was likely not my best option I found Adriana who was there to answer every call and message and question that I had from the very beginning. The deal that she got me was absolutely am...
Posted by Gabriela | March 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney
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Adriana Quintero y Shakti las personas más profesionales y amables que Dios puso en nuestro camino para que nos ayudara a sacar a mi novio de la cárcel, siempre fue honesta con nosotros y cualquier duda que teníamos lo explico en inglés y español, nos explico los procesos y juicios en español ya que ...
Adriana C. Quintero's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. She is a hardworking attorney. She would be a valuable advocate to have in your corner."
"Adriana is an excellent attorney. She cares for her clients and is smart and extremely professional."
"I had the opportunity to work with Ms. Quintero for over a year. She's a passionate fighter and an excellent attorney who works hard to achieve the best results for her clients, whether she's negotiating a fair disposition or arguing for justice at trial."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Quintero cares about her clients and will always fight to obtain the best results. She is very respectful, diligent and talented."
"It is my pleasure to endorse attorney Adriana Quintero. She is an intelligent, dedicated and compassionate advocate."
"Ms. Quintero is resourceful, professional, intelligent, and passionate. These traits have helped her, and will continue to help her, succeed."
"Adriana is one of the most committed and truly caring attorneys I have had the pleasure of knowing and observing practice. Not only is she personally invested in getting positive results for her clients, but she is always prepared and knowledgeable of the law."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I highly endorse Ms. Quintero. I have known her to be one of the most knowledgable and aggressive defense attorneys in Southern California. If you are considering her for representation, rest assured that you are in excellent hands."
"Ms. Quintero is a force to be reckoned with in the courtroom. Clients represented by her are in great hands."
"Adriana is a brilliant attorney. She is compassionate towards her clients and incredibly knowledgable in all areas of criminal/DUI defense work. I strongly endorse this lawyer."
"Adriana has a rare level of experience, in the courtroom, with current Judges, fighting for all sorts of clients. She has defended hundreds of clients and is aware, on the ground level, of how the system works. She has a real passion for her clients and the work she performs, and you can see it in her work."
"Adriana is a smart, talented and compassionate criminal defense lawyer. She fights for her clients rights, innocence and future. She has the experience, knowledge and skills to get results!"
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Experience
Honors
2021
Lawyers of Disctinction, Lawyers of Distinction
2021
10 Best Criminal Law Attorneys, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2013
Justice Howard B. Weiner Scholarship, Justice Howard B. Weiner
2012
Academic Achievement Award, California Western School of Law
2012
San Diego La Raza Lawyers Scholarship, San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association
Work Experience
2021 - Present
Managing Attorney, Vadgama Law
2017 - 2021
Attorney, Vadgama Law
2015 - 2017
Deputy Public Defender, Law Office of the Los Angeles County Public Defender
2015 - 2015
Associate Attorney, Briggs Law Corporation
2014 - 2014
Volunteer Attorney, Post-Bar Law Clerk, Riverside County Public Defender's Office
2014 - 2014
Law Clerk, Riverside County Public Defender's Office
Associations
2019 - Present
California Attorneys for Criminal JusticeMember
2015 - Present
California Public Defenders Association
2014 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
Los Angeles County Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
People v. R.M.
Case Dismissed
People v. R.B.
Acquitted of both charges
People v. H.
Acquitted of all charges
Education
N/A
California Western SOL
N/A
Univ of California Berkeley
Speaking Engagements
2018
Know Your Rights, Naturalization Clinic
Know Your Rights/Conozca Sus Derechos
2018
Know Your Rights, Consultation Clinic
Know Your Rights/Conozca Sus Derechos
2016
Careers in the Law
Careers in the Law
2014
Bolivia: Ground Zero for the Rule of Law, International Legal Studies Program
International Law
2014
ACESSO Capacitación, Proyecto ACCESO
Trial Techniques
2013
Careers in International Law
Careers in International Law
2012
International Legal Studies Program Informational Event
Informational Event
2012
FTV Noticias, lunes 25 de julio de 2012
Interview Regarding Experience Working with the Office of the Attorney General of Chile
Publications
2012
Revista Jurídica del Ministerio Público, Fiscalía Ministerio Público de Chile
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Languages
Spanish
English
Portuguese
Activity
Legal Answers