Cesar Rueda has been a lifelong housing advocate, presently focusing on defending tenants being unlawfully evicted. He received his Juris Doctor from Southwestern Law School where he received the distinction of Junior Advocate of the Year in the Trial Advocacy Honors Program, 2020 - 2021. He also has a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of California at Berkeley and a Certificate in Negotiations from the Harvard Business School.
After working as a real estate and mortgage broker for several years, he decided to change careers to help address the growing housing crisis in Los Angeles. “I believe the battle lines have been redrawn. While working as a realtor, my goal was once to help immigrant and first-time buyers acquire their homes. I feel I’m now needed to help tenants keep their rent-controlled apartments.”
Before founding Housing Justice Now, Cesar worked as a law clerk for the Eviction Defense Network, BASTA Universal and as an attorney for the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles. By utilizing the best practices from his prior work experience, he seeks to provide exceptional legal services to every tenant he represents.
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3940 Laurel Canyon Blvd Pmb 107, Studio City, CA, 91604-3709
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Posted by U Stokes | March 18, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Best Advocate housing attorney
Ceaser is an exceptional attorney and was an incredible asset during a major transition in my life. I was navigating an extremely difficult situation involving an abusive landlord while also leaving an abusive relationship, and his professionalism, knowledge of the law, and strategic approach made al...
Posted by Nichole | February 19, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Mr. Rueda did the impossible for me, he saved my life and tonight I am sleeping at HOME in my own bed!!!
Mr. Rueda saved my life today and I can't express how grateful I am. He's about the Tenant and knows what needs to be said and done. He said I am the hardest case he has had yet and we walked out of that courtroom and I went HOME. He is compassionate and passionate about his job, I think he actually...
Posted by Uge S | November 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Super Hero Attorney Cesar
I had been down and out with no one to turn to, and then Cesar showed up like a superhero attorney. There are not enough words to express how grateful I am for Cesar. He has been a true pillar throughout my case. He is not only an exceptional attorney but also someone I genuinely trust and feel comfo...
Posted by ERICA | November 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
BELIEVE: A positive first impression & Strong Advocacy.
The first thing that stood out to me was the word “BELIEVE” on the back of his card. To some, that might seem minor, but to me it marked something significant. After talking with Cesar, I knew he believed in himself to win. He actually said, “I don’t lose,” and that is the kind of confidence anyone w...
Posted by Alexis | November 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Extremely Helpful and Willingness to seek case through
Mr.Cesar Rueda has been extremely helpful when it comes to my case. He has been professional, confident, and consistent with my case. He hasn’t kept me in dark and has promptly notified me of any upcoming changes, dates or any important information that needed to be addressed. The dedication and comm...
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