Attorney Johnny Lai is passionate about helping people assert and defend their Constitutional Rights, especially when being accused of a crime by the state. As a person of color and Asian American, Attorney Johnny Lai became an attorney to help serve low income and underserved communities. Attorney Johnny Lai graduate from UCLA Law School's Public Interest Law Program. He received his Masters Degree from U.C. Berkeley and undergraduate degree from Pomona College in Claremont, CA.
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Johnny Lai has been a criminal defense attorney since 2001. He graduated from UCLA School of Law's Public Interest Law Program.
21 years
Languages spoken
Spanish, Mandarin
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 2001 | 02/07/2022 |
Legal answers | 10 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers (Selected for membership) | National Trial Lawyers | 2014 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Law Office of Johnny Lai, Inc. | 2010 - Present |
Attorney | Law Office of Johnny Lai | 2003 - 2010 |
Attorney | Working Peoples Law Center | 2002 - 2003 |
Intern | Los Angeles Public Defender's Office | 2001 - 2001 |
Deputy Public Defender | Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office | 2001 - 2002 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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San Gabriel Valley Lawyer Referral Service | Member | 2010 - Present |
American Civil Liberties Union | Secretary | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of California at Los Angeles School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2001 |
University of California - Berkeley | MA - Masters | 1998 |
Pomona College (Claremont) | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1996 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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City of Arcadia Law Day | Free Legal Advice | 2015 |
Case name | Outcome |
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People v. B.N | Case Dismissed |
People v. K.H. | Despite 0.23/0.22BAC, final result: Standard 1st; 0.15+ Enhancement Stricken |
People v. M.M. | From initial 16 month prison offer, final outcome: 30 days County Jail, Reinstate probation, Standard DUI terms |
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Melvin Heard, Criminal defense Attorney on May 5, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Tangela Terry, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 23, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Melvin Heard, Criminal defense Attorney on May 5, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Tangela Terry, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 23, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Douglas Goss, Unknown Attorney on Feb 1, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. It is very clear from his experience and his contributions that Mr. Lai is extremely knowledgeable and highly competent. I wouldn't hesitate recommending him.
Samuel Tyre, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 27, 2015
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Johnny is one of the most respected lawyers in our community. He is a great advocate for his clients.
Peter Marek, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jan 13, 2015
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13 years as a criminal defense attorney with part of that served as a public defender is very court experienced. Do yourself a favor and schedule a consultation.
Victoria Clemans, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 13, 2015
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I endorse Mr. Lai. I have seen him over the years in court, practicing law. He is dedicated and professional and always has a tactic to defend his clients.
Ann Gottesman, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 30, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Lai is well respected by his peers in the legal community.
Nicholas Okorocha, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 30, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Johnny Lai is a highly knowledgeable and competent attorney.
Terrance Cheung, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 13, 2014
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Mr. Lai is a well respected and diligent criminal defense attorney. He zealously represents his clients, and fights until the best outcome can be achieved. I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 14, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Johnny. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Thomas Hong, Civil rights Attorney on Apr 7, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I worked with Johnny at UCLA School of Law on a moot court case and found him to be very intelligent, passionate about the law and a great person to be around. I strongly endorse this outstanding lawyer.
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