Jocelyn H Sicat

Jocelyn H Sicat

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Covina, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation

643 S 2nd Ave Ste B, Covina, CA

About Jocelyn

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

White Collar Crimes, Expungements, Post Conviction Relief, Felonies, Misdemeanors, and DUIs.

18 years | 1,500 cases

40%
Personal Injury 30%

Auto Accidents

15 years | 250 cases

30%
Workers Compensation 30%

12 years | 150 cases

30%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 17 years

State: California

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Sicat Law

643 S 2nd Ave Ste B, Covina, CA, 91723

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Jocelyn H Sicat's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

92 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 12 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Ronnie | July 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Thank you so much

Jocelyn Sicat is in a league of her own, a phenomenal person, as well as outstanding lawyer. She has made me feel hopeful through this difficult time, with all the injuries I have sustained because of the accident. She truly has helped me out my life, I’m still not fully healed; however Jocelyn has ...been diligent & relentless about making sure I attend physical therapy every week. What else can I say about her, she’s sharp and has a big heart . Thank you Ms. Jocelyn Sicat for everything.

Posted by anonymous | April 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

AMAZING!

Jocelyn is amazing. Jocelyn represented me in a traffic collision case. I could not have asked for a better lawyer. If you are in need of someone who will fight for you, keep you informed in all areas of your case and treat you like family, Jocelyn is the one. I highly recommend Jocelyn, she is a...wesome!

Posted by Kevin | January 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Couldn’t ask for better l!

I met Jocelyn in 2014 when she came to my dealership to purchase a new vehicle. She was really friendly and professional ,and when she told me she was a lawyer i asked For her business card because you never know when you might need one. Fortunately but unfortunately 6 years later, the time came fo...r me to use her card and give her a call . When i called Her i was Shocked because she remembered who i was! She Remembered all the conversations we had about family and everything, it felt like i was Hiring a friend, someone who actually cared instead of a random person who would treat me like I’m just the next case that needed to be handled.. During my whole case she kept me informed every step of the way, even set up all my doctors appointments so all i had To do was show up! After my case was settled i couldn’t believe the results. It was so quick and pleasant to work with her i already Recommend all my friends. I wish I could Give her 8 stars thank you so much Jocelyn! You’re amazing work will never go Unnoticed! Take it from a happy client ... YOU WON’T REGRET IT! Thanks again .

Posted by Jon | January 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Jocelyn earned my trust completely

Jocelyn Sicat is easily the best attorney I've ever met in every respect. She represented me in a personal injury case and got me more than I thought was possible. She's intelligent, and strong-willed. We were up against a very large opponent and she never flinched. Although I'd never met her before,... she made me feel like she genuinely cared about my well-being in a way no other attorney ever has. She 's also got the greatest dedication to professional ethics I've ever encountered. She's always honest with you and you always know exactly where you stand. She communicates everything very clearly, and she makes you aware of all your options. When I need help, she's the first person I think to call.

Posted by anonymous | July 26, 2015 | DUI & DWI

Bye bye DUI!

On November 2013, I was arrested for a DUI in downtown Riverside. I only had two days to find an attorney and my friend who was convicted of a DUI before and won, referred me to Jocelyn Sicat. During that time, I spoke to Jocelyn for two hours and she was so brutally honest about my case and walked m...e through each step. That moment, I can tell she genuinely care for me and wanted to be my lawyer. She was willing to work with me through my finances and since I was trying to take my boards as an RN, she went out of her way to research what I could do during the meantime of my case. I had a sense of relief once she started working on my case The following week. Since I am no expert in this field, I was completely lost and Jocelyn made sure to walk me down each step, even if that meant repeating herself multiple time, she was very patience and she made sure I was comfortable about each step before she proceeded. She handled my criminal case as well as my DMV case. Jocelyn is a go getter, great communicator, and hard working. She does her research and really looks out for the best interest. When I had my doubts, no matter what time it was, she was there to keep me grounded. It took two long years, but Jocelyn never stopped working to get me an official dismissal! She's simply amazing and I put my life in her hands, 100%. I know I can count on Jocelyn to be my lawyer in any situation in the future. Thank you Jocelyn!

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Jocelyn H Sicat's Lawyer Endorsements

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Marc Grismer

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jocelyn is an amazing attorney who truly cares for her clients. She does everything she can to help clients relax in their time of need. She will go above and beyond to achieve the best results for her clients. I would highly recommend Jocelyn."

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Lara Gressley

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jocelyn Sicat is one of the finest attorneys I know. She has a command of all of the fields in which she practices, and advocates zealously for her clients. Ms. Sicat gets results. You need not search any further for the right attorney. Ms. Sicat is exceptional."

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Peter Goodman

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"One of the best criminal defense attorneys I know. Jocelyn will always put more than 100% into every case. She is very client centered and displays a high level of empathy for her clients."

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Steven Mitchell

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Sicat is a phenomenal attorney who truly represents her client's best interests. If you need an attorney, you cannot go wrong in hiring Jocelyn. She will insure you achieve the best result possible in your case."

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Felipe Plascencia

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is an extremely dedicated and talented attorney. If you are looking for someone to fight for you and to do it the right way, she is it."

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David Dastrup

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Earl Vergara

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jocelyn is one of the brightest, focused, and committed attorneys I've ever met. She is intelligent and tenacious in the court room, and will fight for her clients 110% even if the odds are against her. Outside of court, Jocelyn is humble, highly personable, and treats each and every client as her MOST important client. I strongly endorse this attorney."

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Tomas Requejo

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer and would work with her again in the future. She is dedicated to her work and constantly strives to do everything she can to ensure the best results for her clients."

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Hazel-Lynne Espejo

Litigation lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jocelyn provides sound and effective legal advice for her clients. Her professionalism, knowledge of the laws and courts, and dedication to her clients make her a terrific litigation attorney."

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Lara Gressley

Criminal defense lawyer

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Steven Mitchell

Criminal defense lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2019

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyers Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyers Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyers Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2016

10 Best Attorneys for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2016

10 Best Attorneys for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Personal Injury Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Super Lawyers

2015

Top 100, The National Trial Lawyers

2015

Client's Choice Award, AVVO

2015

Best Attorney Lifetime Charter, Rue Ratings' Best Attorneys of America

2015

10 Best Attorneys for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys

2015

10 Best Attorneys for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2015

Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2015

Professional Woman of the Year, National Association of Professional Women

2015

Super Lawyers Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyers Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Client's Choice Award, AVVO

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Attorney, Sicat Law

Associations

2014 - Present

Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles

Member

2014 - Present

MABA PAC

Board Member

2014 - Present

National Association of Professional Women

Memeber

2012 - Present

California DUI Lawyers Association

Member

2007 - Present

California Notary Public

Notary

2006 - Present

Citrus Valley Association of Realtors

Broker

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. V.T.

No Jail Time

People v. A.G.

CASE DIMISSED

People v. J.R.

CASE DIMISSED

People v. J.M.

CASE DIMISSED

People v. S.M.

NOT GUILTY after trial

People v. R. P.

CASE DISMISSED

P.L. v. S.W.

$100,000.00

People v. J.S.

DISMISSED

V.D. v. UIM

$275,000.00

People v. C.H.

DISMISSED

F.U. v. M.D.

$250,000.00

People v. K.F.

Wet Reckless

People v. G.A.

CASE DISMISSED

People v. M.L.

Charges reduced to misdemeanor drug possession

People v. G.C.

CASE DISMISSED

People v. J.F.

CASE DISMISSED

People v. J.T.

CASE DISMISSED

People v. A. R.

CASE DISMISSED

People v. M.B.

CASE DISMISSED

People v. B. C.

NOT GUILTY after trial

People v. D. M.

Charges reduced to speeding ticket

Negligent Notary Public

NOT GUILTY after trial

People v. B. F.

CASE DISMISSED

People v. A. C.

NOT GUILTY after Trial

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Education

2007

Regent University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

University of Southern California

B.S. and B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2015

Ed Kuwatch's California DUI Seminar

DMV License Impplications of DUI Convictions

Languages

Tagalog

Activity

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