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Okorie Okorocha
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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
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
20%
23 years | 500 cases
Employment and Labor
20%
23 years | 501 cases
Entertainment
20%
23 years | 1,000 cases
Personal Injury
20%
23 years | 300 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
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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Okorie Okorocha's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | February 11, 2010 | DUI & DWI
Case Discharged in Simi Valley
Excellent lawyer! I need to get a DUI taken care of because it was affecting my medical lisence. I found Okorie and he was there thru every step of the way. Very knowledgeable and trustworthy. He was a sort of celebrity to other lawyers in the coutrtroom who admired his work. I feel completely sati...
Posted by kathy | November 18, 2009 | DUI & DWI
Outstanding representation
Okorie is an outstanding attorney. He recently represented me in a misdemeanor DUI trial case in Riverside county. Okorie is extremely knowledgeable re: all aspects of DUI laws, DMV proceedings, trial strategies etc. I interviewed all of the "top gun" DUI lawyers in southern California, prior to sel...
Posted by anonymous | November 11, 2009 | Criminal Defense
Trial lawyer of the year!!!
Okorie Okorocha is the best lawyer i have ever met. He will never fail to help you. He will give you 110% at ALL times. He will answer your phone calls at 3 a.m. if he has to. he has done everything for me and more. He has helped me with several different cases and recently just helped me with a pett...
Posted by anonymous | November 11, 2009 | DUI & DWI
Suprisingly unprofessional
I am entering this review because I recently retained Mr. Okorocha's services. He was ill equipped to handle my case, would not respond to my calls and dropped me as a client after I questioned him on his approach. I had a 2nd DUI offense and a high blood alcohol level and after reading his review on...
Okorie Okorocha
Replied last November 20, 2009[Name removed by Avvo] is completely misleading in his review.above. The public records indicate that [Name removed by Avvo] had a blood alcohol well above .20 and crashed his vehicle into a parked car. [Name removed by Avvo] is my only negative review ever. All other reviews can't be wrong and [Name Removed by Avvo] who repeatedly gets DUIs cannot be the only one that is right. [Name Removed by Avvo] is the only client I have ever had to disengage. Despite doing 2 months of work on the case, I gave [Name removed by Avvo] a FULL refund. [Name removed by Avvo] received every dime he paid me and was charged nothing. Yet, he says I am not trustworthy. [Name removed by Avvo] says I would not respond to his calls. I responded to what had to be 100 calls and emails in a matter of one week. I have more than one client, and cannot spend all my time on one client. Other clients deserve my time as well. [Name removed by Avvo] paid nothing and received my help. What else could [Name removed by Avvo] want? He received my free legal services for 2 months. He has nothing to complain about. Furthermore, I gave [Name removed by Avvo] a discount on his two cases, a DUI and his probation violation since he was still on probation from the first DUI as he accumulates them quickly. I wish you the best [Name removed by Avvo], but do not misrepresent my services on the internet. Your dishonesty says it all and I am not surprised you are the only client I have ever had to drop and give a full refund.
Posted by Gene | November 02, 2009 | Employment & Labor
Aggressive Employment Law Attorney
He takes on employmentr cases that are meritorious that others may not because of the stature of the employee. He was exrteemeley confident through the whole process and the resut was about exactly as je had predicted. Especialy knowledgable about the mediatiojn process where it is requested by th...
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."
"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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"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."
"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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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
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Q&A
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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