Luis Santiago Valencia

Luis Santiago Valencia

4.8
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 18 years

Litigation Lawyer at Cerritos, CA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Employment & Labor

10900 183rd St # 171 D, Cerritos, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 18 years

State: California

Acquired: 2008

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Location

Law Offices of Luis Santiago Valencia

10900 183rd St # 171 D, Cerritos, CA, 90703-5342

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Luis Santiago Valencia's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 15 reviews | Case Results

Posted by John | September 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Speeding Ticket / DUI

I first hired Lou to represent my mother in a battery charge. He got her reduced time. PD plea bargain was 6-10years and Lou got her 16months. He alsorepresented me on a few occasions such as a speeding ticket, a driving on a suspended license and a DUI. Lou went above and beyond traveling to Inyo ...County. He got me house arrest on a 3rd DUI offense. In which I was still able to work and provide for my family. I would recommend him to anyone in need of legal representation. Lou is not only professional and sharply dressed. He's a man with integrity and great personality.

Posted by anonymous | September 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

DUI

While I was deployed Mr. Santi had my full trust to always appear in court while I was gone. He never let me down and never gave up trying to contact me, even though it was difficult at times. He helped me when I thought no one else could. Having tremendous tact and patience, Mr. Santi aggressively p...ushed my case even when some would see as a "no brainer." After a brief period of time the case was won and dismissed. With Mr. Santi's hard work and dedication, he has accomplished much more then what people see. I highly recommend Mr. Santi to any person seeking legal advice/help.

Posted by Joe | September 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

Awesome experience-highly recommend

My wife and I were referred to Santiago by a friend and we couldn't be happier. We had such a lovely experience despite the fact that we had to meet under such horrible circumstances. A little back history about our situation; my wife and I moved into a new apartment complex and to our horror disco...vered that it had a huge pest infestation. We lost a lot of time and money and our landlord was not being reasonable in compensating us for the trouble and hardship. Although Mr. Valencia wasn't familiar with the area of law we needed, he definitely went above and beyond to help us out and found out what he needed to do to help us! We are definitely satisfied with the outcome and would highly recommend and seek Mr. Valencia out again!

Posted by anonymous | September 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Trust goes a long way

My daughter has a serious drug problem and I have been dealing with her as all related issues for almost 10 years. Mr. Valencia guided my daughter and I through a strike charge and 9 year prison term. Two prior attorney's simply took our money, Mr. Valencia helped get my daughter into Delaney Stree...t and avoid serious jail time. I have my daughter back know...I am glad I trusted him

Posted by Frank | April 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Thank God for Luis he saved our family from a nightmare

My husband was charged with Fraud. We hired another attorney and all he did was steal our money. He insisted that my father take an offer of one year in county jail, 400 hours of community service and $160,000.00 in restitution. We thought we were going to lose our home. We hired Luis and he war...ned us this case would go to trail and it would be a nightmare. It did and it was. Luis told us to file a complaint with the California State Bar against one of the attorneys involved in the case, as he believed that they were withholding evidence. "boom" he was right. The D.A then offered no jail time, 400 hours and $60,000 in restitution, but Luis told us not to take it. I have to say that at trial Luis proved that he was a UCLA grad, a Marine and just a darn good attorney. The Jury found in favor of my family and the nightmare was over... huff. Why am I writing this review? Out of shear thanks! He never lied to us, always answered the phone and was just a stellar attorney.

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Luis Santiago Valencia's Lawyer Endorsements

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Veronica Castillo

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. This is an amazing lawyer who is very compassionate and sticks by his beliefs. He has stood up to some bullies in his defense for the underdog."

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Derrick Smalls

Workers compensation lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Valencia is a highly Knowledgeable and professional attorney."

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M. Alvarez

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Mr. Valencia on several occasions and he was always the go-to guy when questions of law came up and we needed someone to make a hard-hitting closing argument. He is a fighter and someone I would want in my corner in any case in court. I endorse this lawyer."

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William Bruzzo

Criminal defense lawyer

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Alan Castillo

Criminal defense lawyer

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M. Alvarez

Criminal defense lawyer

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Derrick Smalls

Criminal defense lawyer

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Veronica Castillo

Workers compensation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Trial Attorney of the Year, Castillo

2006

Distinguished Advocate, University of California Los Angles

1999

Distinguished scholar, Bruin Corp

Work Experience

2015 - 2016

Gang Expert, Valencia and Castillo

2008 - 2009

Deputy District Attorney, Riverside District Attoreny

2000 - 2004

Instructor, LAUSD

1990 - 1999

Company Seargent, USMC

Associations

2016 - Present

Los Angleles County Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

North Orange County Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

2008 - 2008

State Bar of California

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People vs. Ruiz

Hung jury - civil compromise offered

Saucedo vs. Sanchez

Judgement in Favor of Plaintiff

People vs. Meda

Dismissed

Robbery Dismissed P.C. 211 at Preliminary Hearing

Case was refiled and later settled for a Misdemeanor

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Education

2008

University of California at Los Angeles School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2008

Univ of California at Los Angeles

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Latino Lawyers association

How to fight a Gang Enhancement

2012

Cypress Community College

Attending UCLA

Publications

2000

LAUSD 18th Street and inner ethnic gangs

Languages

Spanish

Activity

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