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5.0 /5.0
12 Client Reviews
$ 300-485 per hour
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Valerie Garcia Hong
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About Valerie
Biography
Valerie Garcia Hong represents individuals and companies with business litigation matters, including contract disputes, partnership and corporate matters, professional negligence claims, and premises liability. Valerie also advocates for individuals and families who have been injured in car accidents, slip and falls, and wrongful death actions.
For over 10 years, Valerie has also worked as an Adjunct Professor at California Western School of Law. She obtained her law degree from Chicago-Kent College of Law and Bachelors of Science in Journalism from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
- Top 25 Women San Diego Super Lawyers by Super Lawyers Magazine (2019-2022)
- Top 50 San Diego Super Lawyers by Super Lawyers Magazine (2019-2022)
- "Service to the Legal Community" by the San Diego County Bar Association (2020)
- 40 Top Business Leaders Under 40 Finalist by San Diego Business Journal (2018)
- "Super Lawyer" (2016-2022) and "Rising Star" (2015) by Super Lawyers Magazine
- "Best of the Bar" by San Diego Business Journal (2015-2016)
- “Excellence in the Law” by the Filipino American Cultural Organization
- “President’s Award” by the Filipino American Lawyers of San Diego
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Pag-asa Legal Clinic (Director)
- Filipino American Lawyers of San Diego (FALSD) (President and Director)
- Filipino American Chamber of Commerce - San Diego (Director)
- Women of Color in the Law (Director)
- San Diego County Bar Association's Civil Litigation Committee
- San Diego County Bar Association's Ethnic & Racial Diversity Committee
- San Diego County Bar Association's Appellate Committee
- Ladies on Course Golf Club (President)
- Reading Legacies (Board of Trustees)
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
- San Diego County Bar Association / Law + Technology Summit: “Ethics of Technology & How Not to Commit Malpractice with your Computer" (2019)
- San Diego County Bar Association / Civil Litigation Committee: “Essentials for a Civil Litigator’s Toolbox – Ethics in Mediation” (2018)
- Ahern Insurance / McCarthy & Holthus: “Ethics and Substance Abuse” (2018)
- Lawyers Club / International Women’s Day: “Challenges Facing Women Trial Lawyers” (2018)
- San Diego Defense Lawyers: "Appellate Issues for Civil Defense Litigators" (2016)
- San Diego County Bar Association – North County: "Appellate Tips for the Trial Attorney" (2014)
- Filipino American Chamber of Commerce – San Diego: "Employment and Litigation Matters for Small Business Owners" (2013)
- Pan Asian Lawyers of San Diego, Tax Law Society, and Filipino American Lawyers of San Diego: “Hanging Up Your Own Shingle - Tips for Solo Practitioners Including Legal Ethics” (2012)
Excellent Service and Effective Representation - Finding Creative, Client-Centered Solutions
Providing Appellate Expertise in Persuasive Written and Oral Advocacy
Excellent Service and Effective Representation - Finding Creative, Client-Centered Solutions
Excellent Service and Effective Representation - Finding Creative, Client-Centered Solutions
Practice Areas
8
Practice Areas
Appeals
14%
Business
14%
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
14%
Lawsuits and Disputes
14%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in California for 20 years
State: California
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
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Posted by Corrie | February 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Dependable
Attorney Valerie Hong is the embodiment of professionalism and commendable negotiation skills. She showed compassion and exuded confidence in handling my case. It was so reassuring to hear her say “ we will get this resolved “. I put my trust in her. True to her word, after a year long of uncertainti...
Posted by Sammy | February 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Honestly the BEST
Honestly the BEST. Valerie took my personal injury case defending me recognizing there was no possible chance of winning and it was about minimizing the damage. She was able to work with my financial status and communicated with me throughout the legal process. There were so many times where it would...
Posted by Marysol | January 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Corporate & Incorporation
Great Experience
Hiring Garcia Hong Law has been a constant breath of fresh air for me. I had an already ongoing case where I needed both Corporate and Employment representation and, in just 24 hours after officially being hired, Valerie turned around the outcome of the case in my favor. Working with Valerie is like...
Posted by Doris | April 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellence & Concern
As a first-timer in a lawsuit and litigation world, I was glad and thankful to the Lord for directing me to Atty. Valerie. She gave time to know even the smallest details of the case and its surrounding circumstances. She combined her legal expertise and cultural background in helping me. She made su...
Posted by John | October 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Car Accident
My pregnant girlfriend and I had a car accident last year with a drunk driver. We knew we needed a lawyer and we’re glad Ms. Valerie Hong helped us through the process. She help us reduced the amount of money we owe in chiropractor and the hospital bills. And also we received a good settlement for my...
Valerie Garcia Hong's Lawyer Endorsements
"Valerie is skilled trial lawyer, with experience, knowledge and passion. She is a fighter, problem–solver and looks for opportunity within the problem. She is well liked and trusted by all, including Judges, opposing counsel and her clients! She is a force to be reckoned with!"
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Top Attorneys Award, The Daily Transcript
2012
Young Attorneys Award (Nominated), The Daily Transcript
2009
President's Award for Outstanding Service, Filipino American Lawyers of San Diego
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
N/A
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Principal/Attorney, Garcia Hong Law APC
1900 - Present
Attorney, Garcia Hong Law APC
2007 - 2018
Shareholder, Pettit Kohn Ingrassia & Lutz PC
2005 - 2007
Associate, Gilbert, Kelly, Crowley & Jennett, LLP
Associations
Pan Asian Lawyers of San Diego
Filipino American Lawyers of San Diego
San Diego County Bar Association
Appellate Committee, Website Liaison
2012 - 2013
San Diego Defense Lawyers Association
2010 - 2012
Association of Business Trial Lawyers (San Diego chapter)
2008 - 2008
San Diego Inn of Court
Sample of Legal Cases
Yee v. Cheung (2013) 220 Cal.App.4th 184
Education
2005
Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
University of Illinois
BS
N/A
University of Illinois
Undergraduate
Speaking Engagements
2018
International Women’s Day
Challenges Facing Women Trial Lawyers”
2018
Civil Litigation Committee
“Essentials for a Civil Litigator’s Toolbox – Ethics in Mediation”
2016
San Diego Defense Lawyers
"Appellate Issues for Civil Defense Litigators"
2013
North County Bar Association
"Creating and Preserving Your Case for Appeal: How, When, and Why to Object, Raise, and Preserve Issues"
2013
Community Law School - Legal Seminars for the Community
"Small Business Basics: Forming Your Business, Employing Workers, and Protecting IP"
2012
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
"Hanging Up Your Own Shingle - Tips for Solo Practitioners"
2012
Diverse Women's Task Force of Lawyers Club
"Challenges Minority Attorneys Face in the Workplace"
Publications
2018
San Diego Defense Lawyers' The Update
"Proposed Revisions to the Mediation Privilege"
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
If a family member signed for a summons at my home, am I considered served directly?
13 Sep 2018
Q&A
Can I still file a lawsuit against someone who hit me in car accident on September 7th 2018?
13 Sep 2018
Q&A
Is it permissible to show exhibits in opening statement if I expect them to be admitted into evidence?
26 Jul 2018