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Johnny T Lai
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Biography
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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Licensed in California for 24 years
State: California
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
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Law Offices of Johnny T Lai
107 W Huntington Dr Ste E, Arcadia, CA, 91007
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Posted by Simon | July 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Responsive, patient, and trustworthy lawyer
I am so happy that I have found the best lawyer for my traffic matter. Before this, I tried to give a call to a few lawyers including Mr. Lai. None of them responded me except Mr. Lai. He also listened patiently to my traffic matter (both on phone and in person) and explained everything in detail how...
Posted by Leigh | August 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Experienced winner who fights for a successful outcome.
Attorney Lai was very forthcoming and experienced in handling my criminal matter. He provided a proper investigation and diligently fought for my defense. He counseled me one on one and over the phone and was very efficient with his time. I am very grateful and thankful to Attorney Lai for successful...
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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."
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"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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Experience
Honors
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers (Selected for membership), National Trial Lawyers
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Johnny Lai, Inc.
2003 - 2010
Attorney, Law Office of Johnny Lai
2002 - 2003
Attorney, Working Peoples Law Center
2001 - 2001
Intern, Los Angeles Public Defender's Office
2001 - 2002
Deputy Public Defender, Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office
Associations
2010 - Present
San Gabriel Valley Lawyer Referral ServiceMember
American Civil Liberties Union
Secretary
Sample of Legal Cases
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
Education
2001
University of California at Los Angeles School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
University of California - Berkeley
MA - Masters
1996
Pomona College (Claremont)
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
City of Arcadia Law Day
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Languages
Spanish
Mandarin
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Are search warrants public record in California?
26 May 2015
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Will i get arrested if a car get reported stolen under my name ? the car is register under my ex boyfriend but he had gave me ca
17 Mar 2015