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Okorie Okorocha

Okorie Okorocha

also known as Okorie Okorocha

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 22 years

Sexual harassment Lawyer at Pasadena, CA
Practice Areas: Sexual Harassment, Employment & Labor, Criminal Defense ... +2 more

117 E. Colorado Blvd., Suite 465, Pasadena, CA

About Okorie

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 20%

Nationally Board-Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer Numerous Trial Acquittals Homicide Acquittals Client retained me after a homicide conviction, & I had him re-sentenced to time served. Sex Crime life sentence cases reduced by plea to a few years.

23 years | 500 cases

20%
Employment and Labor 20%

Nationally Board-Certified Civil Trial Lawyer Sexual Harassment Wrongful Termination Discrimination Retaliation

23 years | 501 cases

20%
Entertainment 20%

Entertainment Contracts and Litigation. Music Contracts Record Deals

23 years | 1,000 cases

20%
Personal Injury 20%

Nationally Board-Certified Civil Trial Lawyer Car Accidents Airplane Accidents Wrongful Death Brain Injuries

23 years | 300 cases

20%
Sexual Harassment 20%

Nationally Board-Certified Civil Trial Lawyer Sexual Harassment in Employment Many trials and many settlements over the years

23 years | 300 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 22 years

State: California

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Location

THE OKOROCHA FIRM

117 E. Colorado Blvd., Suite 465, Pasadena, CA, 91105

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Okorie Okorocha's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

114 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 40 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Kris | March 17, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Recommend this attorney for DUI cases

Okorie always kept in contact with me. He was always available to talk and answer questions. Okorie made me feel comfortable as a client. He was always prepared and knew coming into to trial what his defense argument would be. Okorie told me ahead of time what to expect and what he recommended. ... He never gave up in trial, a true fighter till the end. Even though my case was not successful, it was a well prepared case with an atttorney who knows his stuff!

Posted by Tigran | March 07, 2011 | Criminal Defense

Excellent Lawyer

Okorie Okorocha has been representing me in my case, for drunk in public and resisting arrest he is very professional and has helped me our a lot, he has spend count less hours on my case just so he can get justice for me. he was recommended to me by Victory Herapetyan who was representing me in my... case from day one, and now Okorie has taken over i have seen a major difference. thank you!

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...ow what I am saying..., even if you have nothing to say,say it to your client! 3) Once engaged in trial Okorie you are superman! All of the sudden he is able to annihilate anybody,District Attorneys,police officers,experts,jurors and even the judge! He knows the law in and out and because of that he won my case. So I have to give him a Magna Cum Lauda as my final grade. Well done,thank you very much

Posted by Donato | August 02, 2010 | DUI & DWI

DUI Defense

Mr Okorocha was was recommended to me by a very high profile litigation attorney so I felt very comfortable having Mr Okorocha representing my case. I was very impressed by his knowledge and expertise about the subject matter. I would definitely recommend Mr Okorocha to any of my friends or family in... need of a good DUI lawyer. I hope to stay in touch with Mr. Okorocha simply because he is very professional and and outstanding human being.

Posted by anonymous | July 13, 2010 | DUI & DWI

Trial lawyer of last week, last month and the whole year

Dr. DUI knew more than the prosecutor, the judge, and the scientist that the government tried to used. I was unsure at the beginning but the prosecutor lost before halfway through the trial.

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Okorie Okorocha's Lawyer Endorsements

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Robert Miller

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 08

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."

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Sandra Munoz

Sexual harassment lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Kenneth Hamilton

Unknown lawyer | Apr 11

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."

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Bryce Armendariz

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Okorie is one of the sharpest minds on DUI defense and a great trial attorney."

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Bartley Babcock

Civil rights lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Douglas Borthwick

Employment and labor lawyer | Nov 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeffrey Rager

Unknown lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Civil rights lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nicholas Loncar

Employment and labor lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Hovanes Margarian

Civil rights lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John O'Brien

Civil rights lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Richard Spencer

Civil rights lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Okorie always fights hard and gets the best results for his clients!"

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Daniel Tam

Unknown lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Abraham Chaparian

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daryl Thompson

Sexual harassment lawyer | Dec 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He comes highly recommended."

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John Phillips

Unknown lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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James Dicks

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Jonathan Weinman

Unknown lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Theresa Hofmeister

Unknown lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"excellent attorney"

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Kiarash Feyzjou

Sexual harassment lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 Committee

Lifetime Member

2008 - Present

California Employment Lawyers Association

Attorney Member

2006 - Present

Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles

Member

2006 - Present

San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2003 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2009 - 2010

Mexican American Bar Association

Board of Trustees

2005 - 2011

Los Angeles County Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section

Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

ALBERT BRUNSON, Petitioner, v. WARDEN B M CASH, Respondent.

Not Guilty of Attempted Murder

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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

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)

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

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