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  • Arcadia, CA
  • Licensed for 20 years
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About Johnny

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.

Practice areas

  1. Criminal defense: 50%

    Johnny Lai has been a criminal defense attorney since 2001. He graduated from UCLA School of Law's Public Interest Law Program.

    21 years

  2. DUI and DWI: 25%

  3. Speeding and traffic ticket: 25%

Languages spoken

Spanish, Mandarin

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107 W Huntington Dr Ste E
Arcadia, CA, 91007

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    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    CAActive200102/07/2022
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers10
    Legal guides0
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate Granted
    Top 100 Trial Lawyers (Selected for membership)National Trial Lawyers2014
    work experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    AttorneyLaw Office of Johnny Lai, Inc.2010 - Present
    AttorneyLaw Office of Johnny Lai2003 - 2010
    AttorneyWorking Peoples Law Center2002 - 2003
    InternLos Angeles Public Defender's Office2001 - 2001
    Deputy Public DefenderLos Angeles County Public Defender's Office2001 - 2002
    associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    San Gabriel Valley Lawyer Referral ServiceMember2010 - Present
    American Civil Liberties UnionSecretaryN/A
    education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    University of California at Los Angeles School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2001
    University of California - BerkeleyMA - Masters1998
    Pomona College (Claremont)BA - Bachelor of Arts1996
    speaking engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    City of Arcadia Law DayFree Legal Advice2015
    legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    People v. B.NCase 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

    Reviews

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    Knowledgeable, ethical and prompt

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    Responsive, patient, and trustworthy lawyer

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    Experienced winner who fights for a successful outcome.

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    The Best of the Best

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    Great, Trustworthy Lawyer

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    Amazing Attorney

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    Excellent every step of the way!

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    Lawyer Melvin Alanson Heard

    Melvin Heard, Criminal defense Attorney on May 5, 2015
    Relationship: Other

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Tangela Denise Terry

    Tangela Terry, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 23, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Melvin Alanson Heard

    Melvin Heard, Criminal defense Attorney on May 5, 2015
    Relationship: Other

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Tangela Denise Terry

    Tangela Terry, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 23, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Douglas Alan Goss

    Douglas Goss, Unknown Attorney on Feb 1, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    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.

    Lawyer Samuel Ernst Tyre

    Samuel Tyre, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 27, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Johnny is one of the most respected lawyers in our community. He is a great advocate for his clients.

    Lawyer Peter John Marek

    Peter Marek, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jan 13, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    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.

    Lawyer Victoria L Clemans

    Victoria Clemans, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 13, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    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.

    Lawyer Ann Anat Gottesman

    Ann Gottesman, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 30, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Lai is well respected by his peers in the legal community.

    Lawyer Nicholas Chukwuemeka Okorocha

    Nicholas Okorocha, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 30, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. Johnny Lai is a highly knowledgeable and competent attorney.

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    Terrance Cheung, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 13, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    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.

    Lawyer Michael S. Waddington

    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.

    Lawyer Thomas Sung Hong

    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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