Luis Santiago Valencia

Luis Santiago Valencia

4.8
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 17 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 17 years

State: California

Acquired: 2008

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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 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2020 | Car Accidents

Patient and gave advice

I called Luis about a car accident I had. I was looking for advice and he gave it to me. He broke down what the possible outcomes might be for my specific scenario and told me what my best next steps would be. Though I didn't have a case for him to take on, he was very helpful and understanding.

Posted by Martha | April 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Extremely professional and did everything possible to make our family comfortable

Santiago is an awesome attorney. Throughout the entire process he was very engaging and sympathetic. Santiago kept our family in the loop the entire time and answered all questions at any given time. The case was dismissed and all charges were dropped. Highly recommend!

Posted by Alan | September 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

A huge help, very kind

I got rear-ended several months ago by a drunk driver and would receive intimidating letters in the mail from their insurance. My foot got hurt from the impact and as soon as I spoke to Luis, he immediately arranged a doctor to have a look at my injury and has been very proactive with whatever I need.... He will always answer his phone, and if he can't talk he even gives you a specific time to call back. He will also contact me to keep tabs on how things are going. Very approachable, helpful, kind and all around great attorney

Posted by anonymous | September 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Federal Crime

Consult with more than 1 lawyer, you will find the truth.

I hired Mr. Santiago after a friend referred me to him. Although he provided a lot of information, I was in for a surprise. He was quick to accept me as a client as well as disregard me as a human being after he was paid. I will give him this, he did give me the time of day when I was making my payme...nts. My case was at the federal level, with my future on the line; I wanted to make the best decisions without much impact to my current life. Mr. Santiago did not go over critical information within my pre-indictment report. He also failed to show up with me to my pre-sentence interview as lawyers normally do. Did I mention he did not file stipulation of factual basis before sentencing? I did not find that out 'till the judge asked for it on my final court date. Mr Santiago and I signed a contract which was lost, so a new contract was written up. Mr Santiago has failed to live up to conditions within that contract. Only after a reminder that we're bonded by a contract with specific terms, he decides to comply. To show my discontent, I plan to file a formal complaint to the State BAR along with a witness I took with me to court who can file another on his behalf. Perhaps a few sites where actual verified clients can share their thoughts. On a scale of 1 to 10, I rate a solid 2.

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Replied last September 29, 2016

This person and his friend tried to sell me advertising on the internet. In this review they mention their sales pitch "a few more sites where actual verified clients"- After I used Avvo instead of their internet advertising services, these two people threatened me with negative reviews. I am sorry that they feel this way but this is not how business is done.

Posted by Rick | September 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Tough attorney against Insurance companies

I contacted Mr Valencia when I was involved in a traffic accident and the clients insurance adjuster began harassing me saying that his client wasn't at fault. Mr. Valencia is a well educated, well spoken attorney who understood the fact of my case right away. The next day he called up the insurance ...adjuster who reversed his decision and got the case resolved in two weeks.

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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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