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Nationally Board Certified Lawyer held by federal and state courts to be excellent: "Mr. Okorocha... is not only a competent attorney but quite an excellent one"
Finding of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California in BRUNSON v. CASH, Feb. 28, 2013.
Practice areas
Languages spoken
Igbo, English
THE OKOROCHA FIRM
117 E. Colorado Blvd.
Suite 465
Pasadena, CA, 91105
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 2003 | 02/06/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top 100 Attorney | National Black Lawyers | 2021 |
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2015 |
Trial Lawyer of the Year | The Private Defenders of California, INC | 2013 |
Southern California Rising Stars | Southern California Super Lawyers | 2013 |
Nationally Board Certified in Civil Trial Law | National Board of CIVIL Trial Advocacy | 2013 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2012 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2011 |
Board Certified - Criminal Trial | National Board of Legal Specialty Certification | 2010 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2010 |
Certified Specialist - Criminal Trial Advocacy | State Bar of California | 2010 |
Admission to Practice | United States District Court | 2007 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Counsel | THE OKOROCHA | 2004 - 2011 |
HIPAA Privacy Investigator | U.S. Government | 2003 - 2004 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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NORML Legal Committee | Lifetime Member | 2010 - Present |
California Employment Lawyers Association | Attorney Member | 2008 - Present |
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles | Member | 2006 - Present |
San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2006 - Present |
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Family Law Section | Member | 2005 - Present |
State Bar of California | Member | 2003 - Present |
Mexican American Bar Association | Board of Trustees | 2009 - 2010 |
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section | Attorney Member | 2005 - 2011 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Albany Law Journal of Science and Technology | Okorocha, Okorie, “FLAWED BLOOD TESTS: The DUI Exception to Admissible Evidence” Alb. LJ Sci. & Tech, 2013 | 2014 |
Journa of Practical and Clinical Law | “Hospital serum blood tests versus common DUI-related whole blood tests” Journal of Practical and Clinical Law Volume 16.1 (2013) | 2014 |
Journal of Forensic Sciences | “Commentary on Jaffe, Dena H., et al. Variability in the blood/breath alcohol ratio and implications for evidentiary purposes. J Forensic Sci 2013; Epub May 17; doi: 10.1111/1556-4029.12157. | 2014 |
Journal of Forensic Sciences | “Commentary on: Vosk T, Forrest AR, Emery A, McLane LD. The measurand problem in breath alcohol testing. J Forensic Sci 2014 Feb 6. doi: 10.1111/1556-4029.12406 [Epub ahead of print].” | 2014 |
Syracuse Science & Technology Law Reporter | Alcohol Breath Testing: Is There Reasonable Doubt? | 2013 |
The Journal of Law and Social Deviance | FIELD SOBRIETY TESTS : CRIMINAL INJUSTICE | 2013 |
Journal of Forensic Science (July 2012) | Dissipation of Mouth Alcohol | 2012 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Florida | MS - Master of Science | 2014 |
University of Florida College of Pharmacy | Graduate Certificate | 2014 |
University of Florida College of Pharmacy | MS - Master of Science | 2012 |
Whittier College School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2002 |
Northridge St. | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1999 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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North County Bar Association | DUI Forensics | 2021 |
Arizona Public Defender Association Annual Seminar | Jury Selection | 2021 |
Arizona Public Defender Association Annual Conference | DUI Forensics | 2021 |
California Public Defenders Association Annual DUI Seminar | Scientific Evidence | 2019 |
California Public Defenders Association Annual DUI Seminar | DUI Trial Strategy | 2019 |
California DUI Lawyers Association Annual Meeting | Using Scientific Evidence at Trial | 2019 |
The Private Defenders of California, Inc. Annual Seminar | Juror Psychology | 2017 |
Annual Forensics Symposium | DUI Forensics | 2016 |
Annual Seminar--The Private Defenders of California, Inc. | Forensics in Court Cases | 2015 |
John M. Langston Bar Association DUI Seminar | DUI Law and Science | 2014 |
Annual Meeting of the State Bar of California | Blood, Breath and Field Sobrietry Tests | 2014 |
Annual Seminar | DUI Forensics | 2013 |
Monthly Meeting in Northern California | Breath and Blood Testing | 2012 |
CDLA Southern California Monthly Meeting | Breath and Blood Testing | 2012 |
Annual Conference | Issues in Criminal and DUI Law | 2012 |
UCLA Pre Law Fraternity | Criminal and DUI Law | 2011 |
Aspen Legal Seminar | Criminal and DUI Law | 2011 |
77th Annual Conference | DUI Law | 2011 |
Spike TV Legal Expert | Sexual Harassment | 2010 |
L.A DWP workers caught drinking KCBS Los Angeles News | DUI | 2010 |
Issues in Criminal Law and DUI Cases | Criminal Law & DUI | 2010 |
Case name | Outcome |
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ALBERT BRUNSON, Petitioner, v. WARDEN B M CASH, Respondent. | Not Guilty of Attempted Murder |
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Robert Miller, DUI and DWI Attorney on Apr 8, 2008
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Okorocha is sharp and always willing to lend advice in his area of expertise. I communicate with Okorie often through an online legal community that we are both colleagues and members in, and have even seen him in court, and I often see things in a different light after reading his sharp analysis or after speaking to him. He is not only heartily endorsed, but a credit to whatever client or matter he is working on. Highest recommendation.
Sandra Munoz, Sexual harassment Attorney on Apr 16, 2008
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Okorie is a straight shooting, fast-thinking attorney that is well-educated and respected in his field. I would not hesitate to recommend him.
Kenneth Hamilton, Unknown Attorney on Apr 11, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Okorie is a leader in criminal, civil rights, and labor law. He has the experience, determination, and passion to win your case. When I have a question about how to help my clients I call Okorie. I endorse this lawyer.
Bryce Armendariz, DUI and DWI Attorney on Sep 4, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Okorie is one of the sharpest minds on DUI defense and a great trial attorney.
Bartley Babcock, Civil rights Attorney on Dec 21, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Douglas Borthwick, Employment and labor Attorney on Nov 26, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Jeffrey Rager, Unknown Attorney on Nov 13, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Civil rights Attorney on Sep 28, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Nicholas Loncar, Employment and labor Attorney on Aug 15, 2014
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Few people possess the intelligence, knowledge, charisma and legal skill of Okorie Okorocha. He is a legendary trial attorney, knowledgable expert witness and a powerful advocate for his clients' rights and interests. I endorse this lawyer.
Hovanes Margarian, Civil rights Attorney on Jul 7, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
John O'Brien, Civil rights Attorney on May 1, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community.
Richard Spencer, Civil rights Attorney on Mar 31, 2014
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Okorie always fights hard and gets the best results for his clients!
Daniel Tam, Unknown Attorney on Feb 7, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. It is clear by reading the answers in the AVVO community that this lawyer is a top notch attorney who is highly respected in the legal community.
Abraham Chaparian, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jan 25, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Daryl Thompson, Sexual harassment Attorney on Dec 25, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. He comes highly recommended.
John Phillips, Unknown Attorney on Dec 16, 2013
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With a great track record of hundreds of published answers to consumer questions on Avvo.com and the recommendations from clients and attorneys alike, it is easy to see that attorney Okorocha is skilled and knows the law well, too. Kudos.
James Dicks, DUI and DWI Attorney on Dec 3, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.An extremely motivated, honest, caring, and intelligent attorney who works hard for the clients rights. He keeps up with the law by attending law seminars on a regular basis. I wholeheartedly recommend this attorney.
Jonathan Weinman, Unknown Attorney on Nov 30, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
Theresa Hofmeister, Unknown Attorney on Nov 7, 2013
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excellent attorney
Kiarash Feyzjou, Sexual harassment Attorney on Oct 6, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
Ann Gottesman, DUI and DWI Attorney on Aug 12, 2013
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I highly endorse Okorie Okorocha. He is one of the brightest, most aggressive and dedicated DUI defense attorney I have had the pleasure of knowing and learning from. Okorie is heads above most other criminal defense attorneys in his knowledge of DUI law, and the underlying science that is often misunderstood and misused to convict innocent drivers. Okorie is better than Perry Mason during cross examination, and fellow colleagues will travel to court just to see him destroy the credibility of the prosecution witnesses on the stand. As a DUI attorney and recognized DUI toxicology expert, Okorie has a unique set of skills that is rarely matched by others in his profession. He is also compassionate, and truly cares about his clients and seeking justice for them.
M. Miller, Civil rights Attorney on Jul 17, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
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