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"Extraordinary people, extraordinary representation, extraordinary results."
AVJustice Law Firm are top rated trial lawyers helping folks with employment, personal injury, and criminal law cases.
Employment Law Cases
Personal Injury Cases
Criminal Defense
Mr. Villegas has one of the best jury trial records in criminal law trials. In a Client review on Avvo Mr. Villegas has been referred to as the "Mexican Johnnie Cochran."
INDIVIDUALIZED ATTENTION TO MEET YOUR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS
We understand each client has unique concerns, goals and needs in connection with resolving their criminal case. Mr. Villegas will develop and implement an individual case plan tailored to your specific needs and goals. Unlike other lawyers, Mr. Villegas listens, respects and values the opinion of each client.
A PROVEN TRIAL LAWYER ON YOUR SIDE
Certain cases cannot be resolved through negotiation and must proceed to jury trial to obtain the desired results for our clients. Lawyers are not created equal and most lawyers are not trial lawyers. However, Mr. Villegas is a proven trial lawyer who has consistently demonstrated an extraordinary ability to connect and persuade jurors, resulting in an overwhelmingly high percentage of favorable verdicts for our clients. In 2015, The National Trial Lawyers recognized Mr. Villegas as one of the top 100 criminal defense trial lawyers in California.
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18 years
18 years | 12,000 cases
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State: California
Acquired: 2006
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122 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 22 reviews | Communication Style
Posted by Diego | October 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Trustworthy
Honest upfront no runarounds straight to the point. Would recommend to anyone that needs an experienced lawyer.
Posted by anonymous | September 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Buen abogado
Es un buen abogado ayuda muy bien es excelente abogado y persona sabe ayudar explica con de talles y a cualkier hora da su ayuda y contesta lo más pronto posible
Posted by Jacqueline L. | March 26, 2025
WAS SEEKING ADVICE
I had been struggling to find a lawyer who could properly assist me with my case. After speaking with four different lawyers who left me frustrated and confused, I finally connected with Antonio Villegas, and it made all the difference. From the start, he took the time to answer all my questions thor...
Posted by Johnny | August 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Johnny Huerta
There was a reason I was strongly recommended to Antonio. He answered all the questions I ask. Always get back to you and if he’s busy he will shoot you a text to get back to you as soon as he can. I felt at ease and comfortable working with Antonio. I will definitely be recommending him. Thank you A...
Posted by John | August 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
There when you need him!
I appreciate having Antonio next to me during this legal process I had to go through. He explained everything, in terms that were understandable to me. But he knows the legal stuff really well, and got my felony dropped to a misdemeanor before I knew it! And then continued through the rest of the p...
"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."
"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."
"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!"
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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"
Personal injury lawyer
DUI and DWI lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
2019
Client's Choice, Avvo
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
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
2016 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationTop 100 Trial Lawyers
2008 - Present
Mexican American Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2015 - 2018
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Criminal Justice SectionExecutive Committee Member
Informal Diversion - Dismissal
2005
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Spanish
English
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