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Okorie Okorocha
also known as Okorie Okorocha
About Okorie
Biography
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
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Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
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23 years | 500 cases
Employment and Labor
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23 years | 501 cases
Entertainment
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23 years | 1,000 cases
Personal Injury
20%
23 years | 300 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
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Payment Methods
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- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 22 years
State: California
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
THE OKOROCHA FIRM
117 E. Colorado Blvd., Suite 465, Pasadena, CA, 91105
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Posted by erin | June 27, 2011 | DUI & DWI
Great Service! Thank you!
Okorie is very professional and knowledgeable. Okorie came to me as a recommendation and I cannot say enough good things about him. I had met with several other attorneys before signing up with Okorie and was charged for meetings and hassled by previous lawyers. Needless to say, it was a blessing ...
Posted by BB | March 07, 2011
You can't find a better lawyer!!!
I was fortunate enough to find the best lawyer l.a. has to offer. He is smooth and articulate. He wakes you up and shakes you. It doesn't get better than this.
Okorie Okorocha
Replied last March 22, 2011Lawyer's Comment: http://westlawnews.thomson.com/California_Litigation/News/2011/03_-_March/California_lawyer_fights_courts_on_DUI_pleas/ California lawyer fights courts on DUI pleas NEW YORK, March 7 (Reuters Legal) - An attorney in southern California is waging a legal battle against courts, prosecutors and even the state, accusing them of denying people accused of drunken driving the right to a trial. Okorie Okorocha filed two cases in Orange County Superior Court last week saying that by refusing to honor his scheduling conflicts the court was putting pressure on his clients to plead guilty. Last September, he filed a class-action suit against the Marin County District Attorney for allegedly imposing more severe punishments on defendants who choose trials over plea deals. In March last year, he filed a similar class action against the state of California and a Los Angeles judge. Okorocha told Reuters Legal that judges were singling him out because his refusal to encourage clients to plead guilty had resulted in a heavier caseload for the courts. Other lawyers encourage clients in driving-under-the-influence cases to plead guilty in order to "churn cases and make a fast dollar," he said. The court denied the petition on Wednesday, the day after it was filed, in a terse ruling that gave no reason for the action. Carol Levitzky, public information officer for the Orange County Superior Court, said the court does not comment on pending cases. Okorocha said he planned to appeal. "Defense Counsel is being harassed for taking cases to trial and not being dishonest by collecting retainers and forcing his clients to plead guilty, as is the custom and practice of the majority of lawyers that 'defend' driving under the influence cases," said one of the petitions filed last Tuesday. Okorocha said that because the Orange County court denied his requests to postpone two DUI cases, he and his clients were required to be present in court continuously during the 10-day period when DUI cases are called to trial. "The judge told my client he needs to switch lawyers or plead guilty if I'm not there," Okorocha told Reuters Legal. Okorocha, a member of the California Legal Team law firm, argued that the court's refusal to honor his other commitments deprived his clients of the constitutional right to trial with a counsel of their choice. "FRUSTRATING" FOR PROSECUTION Postponing a trial may be convenient for one party, but it can cause hardships for others, said Farrah Emami, a spokesperson for the Orange County District Attorney's Office, "It can be frustrating for the prosecution, the court and even the defendants that these cases get delayed, sometimes for an extended period of time," she said. California DUI lawyer Lawrence Taylor, who represents clients in Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside and San Diego, said that requiring continuous appearances during the 10-day assignment period places a significant burden on a defense attorney with multiple cases. "Having to sit around in court for 10 days is a huge hardship," he said. While uncommon, the tactic is used by some judges to coerce defense attorneys and their clients into settling, Taylor said. He said that judges have a different attitude toward DUI cases than toward other cases, especially in Southern California, the birthplace of Mothers Against Drunk Driving. "There's a lot of political pressure to resolve these cases favorably," Taylor said. "Judges who go up for reelection do not want to have MADD say they were not tough on drunk driving." The cases in the Orange County court's appellate division are Yousif et al v. Superior Court, County of Orange, No. 454117, and Rosenblatt v. Superior Court, County of Orange, No. 454114. The case currently pending against the Marin District Attorney is Serotte v. Marin County District Attorney et al, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, No. 3:10-4353.
Posted by Pablo Fernandez | December 07, 2010 | DUI & DWI
DUI case dismissed
These are my thoughts about Okorie being a DUI specialist: 1) Hire Okorie if you are in a DUI situation, fight the system! 2) Okorie you have to be more communicative with your clients and keep in close touch with them,not let the months go by without a word! I know what you are thinking but you kn...
Posted by anonymous | June 22, 2010 | DUI & DWI
The Doctor is in!
Okorie "Dr DUI" Okorocha is amazing. His command of the process and the expected outcome of my case was excellent. He was very reassuring during difficult times. The legal process can be very daunting. He kept it simple and complete. I recommend Mr Okorocha with confidence!
Posted by Fred | June 08, 2010 | DUI & DWI
10 jurors for acquittal, 2 jurors for guilty= hung jury!
10 jurors for acquittal, 2 jurors for guilty= hung jury! Mr. Okorocha, aka Dr. DUI, is a great person in general. He is very professional and straight forward. His fees include pre and post trial. Ask other lawyers what their rates are for and I guarantee it ONLY INCLUDES PRETRIAL. Trust me, I resear...
Okorie Okorocha's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"Okorie is a straight shooting, fast-thinking attorney that is well-educated and respected in his field. I would not hesitate to recommend him."
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Experience
Honors
2021
Top 100 Attorney, National Black Lawyers
2015
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates
2013
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
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010
Board Certified - Criminal Trial, National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2007
Admission to Practice, United States District Court
Work Experience
2004 - 2011
Counsel, THE OKOROCHA
2003 - 2004
HIPAA Privacy Investigator, U.S. Government
Associations
2010 - Present
NORML Legal CommitteeLifetime Member
2008 - Present
California Employment Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
2006 - Present
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los AngelesMember
2006 - Present
San Francisco Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2003 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2009 - 2010
Mexican American Bar AssociationBoard of Trustees
2005 - 2011
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Criminal Justice SectionAttorney Member
Sample of Legal Cases
ALBERT BRUNSON, Petitioner, v. WARDEN B M CASH, Respondent.
Not Guilty of Attempted Murder
Education
2014
University of Florida
MS - Master of Science
2014
University of Florida College of Pharmacy
Graduate Certificate
2012
University of Florida College of Pharmacy
MS - Master of Science
2002
Whittier College School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
Northridge St.
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2023
California Public Defenders Association Conferences
Forensic Evidence
2022
California Public Defenders Association Conference
Forensic Evidence
2021
North County Bar Association
DUI Forensics
2021
California Public Defenders Association Conference
Forensic Evidence
2021
Arizona Public Defender Association Annual Seminar
Jury Selection
2021
Arizona Public Defender Association Annual Conference
DUI Forensics
2019
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
2017
The Private Defenders of California, Inc. Annual Seminar
Juror Psychology
2017
State Bar of California, Continuing Education of the Bar (UCLA)
Forensic Evidence
2016
Annual Forensics Symposium
DUI Forensics
2015
Annual Seminar--The Private Defenders of California, Inc.
Forensics in Court Cases
2014
State Bar of California Annual Conference San Diego
Forensic Evidence
2014
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
2013
Annual Seminar
DUI Forensics
2012
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
2011
UCLA Pre Law Fraternity
Criminal and DUI Law
2011
Aspen Legal Seminar
Criminal and DUI Law
2011
77th Annual Conference
DUI Law
2010
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
Publications
2014
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
2014
2013
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
2012
Journal of Forensic Science (July 2012)
Dissipation of Mouth Alcohol
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Are pepper spray and tasers legal in Los Angeles
18 Apr 2010
Q&A
Shoud I sue the DMV for wrongfull suspension of license?
15 Apr 2010
Q&A
Court Suspension Versus DMV Suspension (First Offense DUI)
12 Apr 2010
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
California's Hayden Act Protecting Shelter Animals
12 Apr 2010
Video Legal Guide
Part Two: Los Angeles DUI Killer Cross Examination of a Police Officer
07 Apr 2010
Video Legal Guide
Part One: Los Angeles DUI Attorney Okorie Okorocha on how to do a killer Cross Examination
07 Apr 2010