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Hazel-Lynne Ocampo Espejo

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Avvo Rating8.8
  • Covina, CA
  • Licensed for 10 years
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About Hazel-Lynne

When I began my law school career in 2007, I knew that I wanted to help individuals protect their rights against a criminal justice system that presumes guilt rather than innocence. During my first two years of practice, I began to also see individuals facing injustice in the workplace. I expanded my practice to include protecting indiivudals who have faced unlawful discrimination, unfair wage and hour practices, and other all too common workplace violations.  I have handled hundreds of criminal and employment matters throughout Southern California. 

If you or someone you know is facing criminal charges or employment issues, do not hesitate to call me at (626) 600-1439. I speak directly with each of my clients and provide free consultations.

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Practice areas

General practiceEmployment and laborDUI and DWICriminal defense
  1. Criminal defense: 40%

    11 years

  2. DUI and DWI: 40%

    11 years

  3. Employment and labor: 10%

    9 years

  4. General practice: 10%

    10 years

Languages spoken

English

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Law Office of Hazel Espejo

643 S. Second Avenue
Suite D
Covina, CA, 91723

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    CAActive201007/31/2021
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers332
    Legal guides2
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate granted
    Top ContributorAVVO2015
    Rating: EXCELLENTAVVO2015
    SFST Student Course CompletionRobert F. La Pier2013
    Work Experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    AttorneyLaw Office of Hazel Espejo2013 - Present
    AttorneyFakhimi & Associates2011 - 2012
    Certified Legal InternSacramento Public Defender's Office2009 - 2010
    Certified Legal InternSan Diego County Public Defender's Office2009 - 2009
    Certified Legal InternSolano County Public Defender's Office2008 - 2008
    Associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember2015 - Present
    Pasadena Bar AssociationMember2015 - Present
    CACJMember2014 - Present
    California Public Defenders AssociationMember2011 - Present
    Education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    UC Davis SOL King HallLaw2010
    University of California, BerkeleyBA2007
    Univ of California BerkeleyBA2007
    Legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    DUI with 0.11 Breath tests gets wet recklessWET RECKLESS (Client was able to avoid the expenses of the IID)
    Misdemeanor in Santa ClaritaCase dismissed!
    Petty Theft - Avoided Criminal chargesNo criminal charges filed
    People v. M.L.Wet reckless with NO DUI class requirement

    Reviews

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    Review Hazel-Lynne Espejo

    Great Attorney - Highly recommend

    Posted by

    We all know the "ten" reasons why you should not co-sign for a loan. Well despite how good of a friend and how many promises they make to never make you the one responsible for their debt - don't believe them!! This happened to me. The auto was detained and the creditor came after me for overdue payments and repossession of the vehicle. I hired Hazel to help me since I had never been in this position and legally didn't know what to do. Hazel handled the case with the creditor very professionally. She kept the case out of court and negotiated with the creditor for me to sign off and pay for the car at a price I could afford.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    Great Lawyer

    Posted by

    Possibly looking at some jail time and loosing my job. Ms Espejo got me everything I needed allowing me to keep my job and stay out of jail. Ms Espejo exceeded my every expectation. Not being fully aware of the justice system Mrs Espejo walked me through every step and kept me aware of what to expect while going through the system. She was very professional and always available when I had questions.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    EXCELLENT

    Posted by

    Very kind and understanding. Explains things very well. She gave great information about my traffic ticket case and helped me go to my trial with confidence!
    This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
    Consulted attorney

    fought hard, when no one else would!

    Posted by

    I ran into a situation with the law. It didn't look good at the time. Because of my past discretion with the law. I was inevitably in a bad place; seeing how the DA in the matter was extremely focused on seeing me be incarcerated on this matter. But thanks to Hazel knowledge and for sight on the matter, she was able to get the charge reduced and she kept me out of jail. My family and I are forever eternally greatful. Thanks for your help! Sincerely yours blessed to have you as my attorney.

    As Professional and reliable as it gets

    Posted by

    Hazel really made my trouble with the law as smooth as possible for me. She always kept me informed with what I needed to do, and this was especially helpful because it's easy to forget when you live a busy life. I was really grateful for that. I've hired twice already, one for my DUI and one for a traffic ticket. Although I still got a DUI I did not hesitate to hire her again for my traffic ticket because of her professionalism and how hard she worked for me. She got my traffic ticket dismissed by the way! Thanks Hazel, you're a lifesaver!

    Early termination of probation

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    Hazel was instrumental in helping terminate probation early from my reckless driving case. It was a challenging endeavor as the time had only been less than half of what the original probation term had been. She battled through it and we were able to get the result that we wanted. Would highly recommend her.

    DUI Case

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    When I was first looking for a lawyer, I happen to call Hazel because i knew she studied criminal law in school. Upon hearing about my case, she told gave me the breakdown on what was going to happen. She explained everything in detail and even at times I was confused, she took the time to explain it again. Hazel insured me that she will take care of my case so I trusted her to handle things on her end, while i focus on just working. She always kept me up to date on everything. Sometimes, we would have to meet up, so she would go to my place of work. Overall, I would definitely recommend hiring Ms. Espejo.

    Honest & Hard working Attorney Fighting for what is Right !

    Posted by

    After my first meeting with Hazel, I knew she was the right lawyer for me. She was attentive and professional, she was very down to earth and easy to talk with. She explained everything to me patiently and according to the labor laws. She took on my case knowing it was complicated but was confident she could resolve it promptly and in my favor. I was extremely happy because I had contacted several other attorneys and they didn't feel I had a case or that it was worth their time. She kep me updated and I was always able to contact her very easily, she would go out of her way to meet at local public coffee shops so that I didn't have to travel far or incur any costs to me, and after a couple of months she had settled my dispute in my favor. In conclusion , I had a very positive outcome and would highly recommend Ms. Hazel Espejo to anyone who needs an attorney with integrity and knowledge. Thank you so much :)

    Attorney endorsements

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    Joshua Bannister, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 24, 2016
    Relationship: Other

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Kyle Morishita

    Hazel is a diligent and intelligent attorney. She is passionate about representing her clients.

    George Henderson, Criminal defense Attorney on May 16, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. This attorney's contributions to this forum demonstrate her talent and professionalism.

    Judd Nemiro

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Tony Soliman, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 18, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Ms. Espejo is an excellent attorney who possesses the knowledge, passion, morals & ethics that any client would love to find in their attorney. She is dedicated and very hard working, always proving that her clients are her number one priority. I endorse this lawyer.

    Erin Collins, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 21, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Ms. Espejo provides aggressive representation by thinking outside the box. She wins trials and gets cases dismissed. I highly recommend this attorney.

    Rob Uriostegui

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Jesse Duran, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 23, 2014
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    I've worked with Hazel on several matters and endorse her for any criminal defense case. She is well-versed in the law, and aggressively defends her clients.

    Matthew Nezhad, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 23, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    With a great track record of published answers to consumers' questions on Avvo.com and the recommendations from clients and attorneys alike, it is easy to see that attorney Hazel-Lunne Ocampo Espejo is skilled and knows the law well too. If you have a legal question in her area of expertise, she is your answer.

    Simon Kabzan

    I endorse this individual as a highly respected and knowledgable lawyer in their practice.

    Hovanes Margarian, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 24, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Peter Marek, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 21, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. Strong local endorsements, good reviews and excellent answer contributions. Highly respected by her colleagues. This cal alumni knows her law and procedure. Call her for a consultation!

    John Ambrosio, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 21, 2013
    Relationship: Friend

    I have known Ms. Espejo since college, throughout law school, and beyond. She and I were classmates in UC Berkeley and UC Davis. We were also colleague interns for the Sacramento County Public Defender. As attorneys, I often seek her advice in matters of criminal law and civil litigation. Ms. Espejo always offers a fresh, unique, and creative perspective on cases and facts that I cannot receive from other peers. I have seen her academic excellence in the classroom, superior understanding of the criminal law, conduct complex legal research in practice, and advocate for clients fervently and without reservation. As a criminal defense attorney, myself, Ms. Espejo would be my first choice for representation--bar none.

    Marjan Hajimirzaee, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 23, 2013
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    I highly endorse Hazel Espejo. She's driven and fights relentlessly for her clients. She is very knowledgeable and experienced in her practice.

    Jesse Yang, Employment and labor Attorney on Oct 22, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Hazel is a knowledgeable and hardworking attorney that I have had the pleasure of knowing for the past five years. She truly cares for and works diligently to achieve the best results for her clients. As a fellow attorney, I have consulted Hazel on various employment and litigation issues and she's always been tremendously helpful. I fully endorse Hazel without reservation.

    Lisa Mattern, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 20, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse Hazel. I had the pleasure of first meeting Hazel a few years ago. Since that time she has impressed me with her concern for her clients and her efforts on their behalf.

    Margaret Mendoza, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 8, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I absolutely endorse Hazel. I met Hazel a few years ago when she began her legal career. She works hard for her clients and is sincere in her desire to get the best possible outcome for them. Her diligence, compassion and integrity have earned her respect from others in the legal community.

    Levon Kevorkian, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 3, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Hazel is great. She is a very hard worker, intelligent, and incredibly experienced. She also has a great demeanor when dealing with opposing counsel, which trust me goes a long way for any criminal defense attorney. I fully endorse Hazel with the utmost enthusiasm.

    Isileli Mataele, General practice Attorney on Mar 8, 2013
    Relationship: Supervised lawyer

    I endorse this lawyer. Very hard worker and very diligent.

    John Hinely

    If you are looking for an attorney that has passion and cares about those that are facing the California Judicial System, then look no futher!! I have personally witnessed Hazel step in on a Sunday, when most attorneys are away, just to ensure that a person was represented in court on the following day. Hazel is certainly a roll model for us all to live by.

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