Antonio Villegas

Antonio Villegas

also known as AVJustice Law Firm

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 20 years

Personal injury Lawyer at West Covina, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Employment & Labor, Criminal Defense

591 Plaza Drive, West Covina, CA

About Antonio

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 40%

The AVjustice Law Firm represents people injured in car, motorcycle, bus, taxicab, or rideshare accidents, pedestrian injuries, dog-bites, animal attacks, police wrongful death, and serious slip-and-fall accidents, among many others.

12 years

40%
Employment and Labor 35%

Mr. Villegas represents employees in cases involving wage and hour violations, retaliation, wrongful termination, discrimination, and in I.R.S. Whistleblower cases. Mr. Villegas began his career as an Employment Litigation Associate in the Los Angeles office of a National Law Firm.

18 years

35%
Criminal Defense 25%

Represents clients in all aspects of criminal cases, including arraignment and plea, preliminary hearing, pre-trial, and jury trial. Mr. Villegas is an extremely talented trial lawyer and has secured acquittals in the most difficult and impossible cases - including 3rd Strike life in prison cases.

18 years | 12,000 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 20 years

State: California

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

AVJUSTICE LAW FIRM

591 Plaza Drive, West Covina, CA, 91790

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Antonio Villegas's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

122 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 18 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by Isaac | July 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Lifesaver/Angel/Counselor

I am 29 years old and was facing two felony charges one for Domestic Violence and the other for Child Endangerment. Her friend was on FaceTime and overheard us arguing and called the police and told them I beat her and that I had threatened her with my firearm (I’m an armed security officer) a polic...e helicopter and 10 squad cars showed up to my house and arrested me in riverside county. I was told I was facing 5-10 years in prison. I contact Mr. Villegas and immediately felt at ease. Mr. Villegas heard me out didn’t judge me or make me feel like a liar and was so clear in the steps we needed to take next to approach this nightmare. Mr. Villegas took a look at all my paperwork took action and contacted the Riverside county Prosecutor and decided not to file against me. The Deputy Sherriff then decided to file a Gun Violence Protective Order case against me so that I would not be able to own any firearms. Mr. Villegas was able to work out a resolution where I get my gun rights restored and have the case dropped. Mr. Villegas has continued to provide counsel to me and check my mental health. In addition, Mr. Villegas got the California Insurance Commissioner’s Office to approve my license application that was held up because of my domestic violence arrest. He has played a huge role in helping me turn my life around. He is a very special lawyer and person!

Posted by Juliana | January 27, 2023

Worried Mother at ease.

Thank you sooo much for your advise..Some other lawyers I reached out before Antonio wouldn't even talk to me without payment first..After I explained my sons situation, he jumped right in & put my mind at ease within 10minutes, no payment required..Thank you, we need more lawyers like you who aren't... out to just take peoples money but genuinely care to help.

Posted by anonymous | October 06, 2019 | Criminal Defense

Reliable

I had been arrested, bailed out and awaiting court appearance. I lost sleep over knowing the D.A. could pick up my case and I could possibly face criminal charges. Antonio put my worries to rest by explaining the legal process and thoroughly going through the possible outcomes. He made himself availa...ble and followed up, was caring and compassionate which goes a long ways these days. I will highly recommend him to anyone needing legal advice or an attorney.

Posted by Darin | February 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Civil Rights

Early morning help

I recently had an issue with my daughter being held on a WIC 5150 hold. I was desperate for legal advice. I called Antonio very early in the morning and he called me back within minutes. We quickly put together a strategy appropriate for the situation and moved forward. The strategy worked and within... hours, my daughter was released. Tony is absolutely a top notch attorney and is well versed in law and associated procedures. He aggressively defends his clients and can communicate well with both clients and others involved in the case. I also found that he does not use over the top legalese to explain the circumstances , and makes understanding the situation and everything involved his top priority.

Posted by Jerrod | January 22, 2018 | Sex Crime

Definitely recommend

Needed legal advise, and possible hire of Antonio, as I was being falsely accused of a sexual encounter. I appreciated most his attentiveness and being extremely straightforward. He was patient and heard out my full encounter with this accuser. Then, he took his time and began his process immediat...ely. He was straightforward in that even though the case of the accuser was false, he told me how they could still win, and gave me details of what we needed to do next. All of it was new (and honestly scary) to me, so him being as straightforward as he was gave me the clarity I needed. Luckily, it did not develop into a case, but had it gone that far, Antonio would have been a clear hire. Antonio was recommended to me by a very close friend. He had successfully helped him with a DUI case, and had nothing but great things to say about him. This along with all the other reviews show his range and knowledge. I will definitely be recommending him to any family or friend in need.

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Antonio Villegas's Lawyer Endorsements

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Anand Desai

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"I had the pleasure of working alongside Antonio Villegas, and I can confidently say that he is one of the most extraordinary trial attorneys I’ve encountered. His courtroom presence is commanding, his preparation is meticulous, and his advocacy is both strategic and fearless. Simply put, he has the legal strategies to win. What truly sets Antonio apart, though, is the compassion he brings to his work. Behind the sharp legal mind is someone who genuinely cares about his clients and colleagues alike. That combination of skill and heart makes him an outstanding lawyer. I wholeheartedly endorse Antonio."

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Leonel Mojica

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I’ve known Antonio “Toni” for over 3 years as a colleague and as a friend. As a criminal defense attorney, Toni has been successful in vigorously representing his clients with whom he establishes a one-on-one professional relationship to get the best results. I endorse this lawyer."

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Kratu Patel

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"Antonio and I had worked together as Deputy Public Defender's in Los Angeles County for 7 years. He possesses the perfect blend of confidence and the iron will that it takes to be powerhouse trial lawyer. He comes highly recommended!"

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Jesse Arana

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Antonio Villegas is well respected by fellow members of the SoCal defense bar. He is helpful with assisting his colleagues, and passionate about defending his clients' rights and vindicating their innocence at jury trial."

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Katherine Hardie

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Villegas has built a practice based on his years of experience doing both criminal defense trials and civil litigation. His skills in the courtroom are unparalleled and he has impeccable credentials and training that help him excel when legal research and writing is necessary. Mr. Villegas is well rounded in his ability to fight for his clients and I have not seen a weakness in any aspect of his practice. Antonio is adept at dealing with his clients, opposing counsel, jurors, witnesses, and the Bench. I would trust him with my own case."

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Gerri Marshall

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Miguel Duarte

Employment and labor lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have referred many employment law cases to him and each time the clients have been extremely happy with the outcome. Antonio has a very impressive trial background that enables him to get the best results for both his civil and criminal clients. I don't always endorse other attorney's however I have no problem giving him my full recommendation."

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Pat Carey

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Antonio and I were adversaries when I was a district attorney and now we are colleagues as criminal defense lawyers. His experience is unmatched by other lawyers in the community and most importantly he isn't afraid to go to trial. Whether you are his client, his adversary, or his co-counsel, you are with a fantastic lawyer"

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Anand Desai

Personal injury lawyer

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Miguel Duarte

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Pat Carey

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Client's Choice, Avvo

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2008 - 2015

Deputy Public Defender, Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office

2007 - 2008

Litigation Associate, Morgan Lewis & Bockius

2005 - 2007

Litigation Associate, Baker Hostetler

2003 - 2004

Summer Associate, Baker Hostetler

Associations

2016 - Present

National Trial Lawyers Association

Top 100 Trial Lawyers

2008 - Present

Mexican American Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2015 - 2018

Los Angeles County Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section

Executive Committee Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Uber Driver Arrested for Assualt

Informal Diversion - Dismissal

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Education

2005

University of California at Los Angeles School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Univ of California at Los Angeles

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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