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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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 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | General Knowledge

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 Nate | October 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Great Lawyer!

I was referred to Luis by a friend who spoke very highly of his skills. My work did not want to compensate me after I cut my hand on one of their fryer wire baskets so I hired Luis to help me with my case. Not only was he very respectful and understanding, he was very knowledgeable in his field. Ulti...mately, he was able to help me win my case. I will definitely seek his help again should I ever need it.

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.

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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