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Carlo Alberto Spiga

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Avvo Rating7.5
  • Glendale, CA
  • Licensed for 29 years
  • Free consultation
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About Carlo

California native Carlo Spiga completed his undergraduate studies at UCLA, where he graduated in 1987 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. Carlo Spiga then attended Pepperdine University School of Law and received his Juris Doctorate from Pepperdine in 1992. Carlo Spiga is licensed to practice law in the State of California, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeal, and the Central and Eastern (Federal) District Courts.

Through his success with Spiga & Associates, Carlo Spiga has also developed an expertise on police corruption. He was one of the first attorneys to have his client released from prison based on allegations in the “Rampart” LAPD corruption scandal. He has also worked closely with the former inspector general of the LAPD in an effort to bring other wayward officers to justice. Spiga has been a sought after lecturer at law schools and has been featured on Radio and Television speaking on criminal defense and police corruption issues.

Practice areas

  1. Criminal defense: 90%

    30 years

  2. Appeals: 5%

    30 years

  3. Constitutional: 5%

    30 years

Languages spoken

English, French, Italian, Spanish

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Spiga & Associates

655 N Central Ave
Suite 1700
Glendale, CA, 91203

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    CAActive199302/07/2022
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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    School nameDegreeGraduated
    Univ of California at Los AngelesundergraduateN/A
    Pepperdine Univ SOLlawN/A

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    Highly satisfied

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    GREAT ATTORNEY!!

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    Needed to get my record clean!

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    THANKS SPIGA!

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    ON TOP OF IT!

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    Lawyer Michael S. Waddington

    Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 13, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse Carlo. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.

    Lawyer Gihan L Thomas

    Gihan Thomas, Unknown Attorney on Jan 16, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. He is one of the best criminal defense attorneys. All my referred clients that needed his help were extremely happy with the outcome of their cases.

    Lawyer Michael S. Waddington

    Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 13, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse Carlo. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.

    Lawyer Gihan L Thomas

    Gihan Thomas, Unknown Attorney on Jan 16, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. He is one of the best criminal defense attorneys. All my referred clients that needed his help were extremely happy with the outcome of their cases.

    Lawyer John A Nojima

    John Nojima, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 13, 2012
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. Carlo is my go to guy for all of my criminal defense matters. I have referred many people to Carlo and they are always satisfied with his representation. He is fair and reasonable and has an stellar reputation in his field. I highly recommend Carlo Spiga.

    Lawyer Grace Erlene Ayers

    Grace Ayers, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 24, 2010
    Relationship: Co-worker

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Riccardo Lorenzo Ippolito

    Riccardo Ippolito, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 21, 2007
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    Very good aggressive attorney. He always fights for his clients and never backs down from the District Attorney's office.

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