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Balam Osberto Letona
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Biography
My parents are hardworking immigrants. They raised me and my four siblings in Union City, CA and for a time in Gilroy, CA.
My parents taught me the value of hard work, respect for others and to love family. I grew up with a lot of cousins, aunts, and uncles. Some of those folks are blood-related and others aren’t, but my parents never saw any difference and neither do I. When you visit my office or become a client I hope to treat you with the same warmth and caring that I learned from my family.
There are many reasons I chose to become an attorney, but what I’ve learned over time is that it’s my love of people and their own story that sustains me. I will take the time to listen to you, learn your story and let you know if I can help.
I started my own law office with the purpose of helping normal people solve problems that may seem hopeless. Contact me. I hope I can take the weight off your shoulders.
The first consultation is free. Most of the cases I take I don’t charge any attorney fees up front, but if the case settles or we win at trial then you agree to pay me.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Pro bono
10 %
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 21 years
State: California
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Balam O. Letona, Inc.
409 13th Street, 6th Floor, Oakland, CA, 94612
Law Office of Balam O. Letona, Inc.
1509 Seabright Avenue, Ste. C1, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062
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Balam Osberto Letona's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 14 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Roger | July 30, 2020 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Outstanding Attorney
Mr. Letona is a brilliant, professional and caring attorney. I rarely write reviews, but am inspired to do so for Mr. Letona. He helped me resolve a dispute promptly to my complete satisfaction in a way that was mutually beneficial to both parties involved. Outstanding from start to finish. I give hi...
Posted by Isidra Dolores Ortiz q | October 5, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
El es un excelente abogado
El tomo mi caso ,de fraude al consumidor, sólo tomo 2 horas en la primera cita y mi caso al tercer día estaba resuelto a mi favor, no podía creer que en tampoco tiempo obtuviera buenos resultados,Yo se los recomiendo a este excelente abogado y le doy un 100% de gracias por su ayuda.
Posted by Susie | February 1, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Highly recommend
I had purchased a vehicle through a small dealership and after 10 months of going back and forth trying to get the dealership to send in paper work for the finance company and DMV, I received a letter stating that they were going to repossess my vehicle. I immediately googled local Consumer Lawyers, ...
Posted by Al | January 24, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Responded quickly - Very happy results1
Being retired and after years of saving, my wife and I decided, at Christmas this year, it was time to get a new truck as the first step toward realizing our dream 5th Wheel. Timing seemed perfect… I found a new 2016 Model truck at last year’s price – a very good deal. I asked for certification tha...
Posted by Kirk | May 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Client Definitely Satisfied
The unlawful eviction suit I brought to Malia Powell at Senior Citizens Legal Services could not be categorized as a typical Senior Problem, or the suit’s Plaintiff a typical Senior Citizen, a career Artist/Educator. The Defendant’s decision to take the suit to a jury trial rather than settle out of ...
Balam Osberto Letona's Lawyer Endorsements
"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."
"I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer! He is very knowledgeable and a leader in his field. All the bankruptcy attorneys in our area consult with him when we encounter Fair Debt Collection and Credit Reporting issues. He is competent and personable as well."
"I enthusiastically recommend Balam Letona to anybody looking for a consumer protection attorney. I first met Balam roughly 15 years ago when he came to the East San Jose Community Law Center as a clinical law student. He proved to be one of the most capable students I have supervised in my twenty years at the Law Center. He was always a zealous advocate for each of his clients. He demonstrated a keen intellect, and was truly a pleasure to work with. Since graduating from law school, Balam has become well-known for achieving outstanding results for his clients. He is now one of the most respected consumer protection attorneys in the State of California. I recommend him without hesitation."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Balam for many years from various law conferences that we have attended. He is resourceful, intelligent and has a broad understanding of the legal issues facing consumers."
"I have sent several clients to Balam and each time my clients come back happy. He is professional, reasonable and competent. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer.. Balam is an outstanding attorney who gives sound advice and personal attention to each one of his clients."
"Balam is compassionate, honest, and a great listener who truly cares. He puts a lot of time in keeping himself educated and on top of the law and refining his trial and consumer protection litigation skills. Highly recommend Balam as an excellent choice."
"Balam Osberto Letona really seems to care about his clients and works diligently to get every one of them the best result possible. I endorse this attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. If I receive questions in Japan about U.S. credit card usage, I know that Balam is a valuable resource who can point clients in the right direction. The words "Honest and Caring Representation" on his website sum it up quite well."
"Mr. Letona gives well thought out answers on this site. He has earned my respect."
"You will never regret hiring Balam as your attorney. He is smart, aggressive and cares deeply about his clients. I recommend him highly and without reservation."
"Balam is an excellent attorney with a wealth of knowledge in the field of consumer protection. He has provided me with plenty of insight into various issues that frequently plague consumers. He is passionate about what he does and an absolutely inspiration to other attorneys."
"I endorse this lawyer. Balam is an excellent attorney with strong integrity. I have known him since law school where he was also an exceptional student. He knows consumer law inside and out and is not afraid to take a good case all the way to a jury. And win."
"I have seen Balam in action, and he is one of the best consumer lawyers I know. Compassionate, concerned, detail oriented and always fully prepared. I highly recommend him if you are a consumer in need of an advocate."
"I am very impressed with Balam Osberto Letona and his credentials. I endorse this attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Balam and I worked on a ground breaking debt collection case he filed in the Northern District of California in which the jury returned a verdict of $500,000 for abuse of his clients. Balam showed great passion for his work. He listens and spends the time to really know his clients. I highly recommend him."
"I know Mr. Letona through the Trial Lawyers College, founded by Gerry Spence and currently taught by a faculty of the finest attorneys in the nation. Mr. Letona is a graduate of the College, and he brings those cutting edge skills, and a passion for justice to his work as a lawyer. He fights for regular people and stands up to the big banks and relentless debt collectors. I recommend Mr. Letona without hesitation."
"Balam is a hardworking, tireless consumer advocate. Should he offer to accept your case do not look back. You've been given a gift."
"Balam Letona is a knowledgeable attorney in the areas of bankruptcy, identity theft and consumer law. I proudly endorse Mr. Letona's work."
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Experience
Honors
2007
Commitment Award, Katherine and George Alexander Community Law Center
Work Experience
1997 - 1999
Teacher, elementary school
Associations
2016 - Present
Hispanic National Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Monterey County Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
2008 - Present
Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers CollegeGraduate and Member
2005 - Present
Santa Cruz County Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
National Association of Consumer AdvocatesMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Ritsema v. Nationstar Mortgage LLC
$80,000+ verdict for the Ritsema's.
Mary Basich v. Patenaude & Felix, APC 2013 WL 1755484
Summary Judgment Granted In Part
Holman v. Experian Information Solutions, Inc. 2012 WL 1496203
Class Certification Granted
Narcizo Zavala Guillen v. Bank of America Corporation #CV10-05825 EJD
Demurrer Denied
Manuel Fausto et.al. v. Credigy Services Corp. 598 F.Supp.2d 1049
Summary judgment denied. Plaintiff verdict at trial.
Education
2003
Santa Clara Univ SOL
law
1997
Univ of California Berkeley
undergraduate
Speaking Engagements
2015
Identity Theft and Credit Reporting Problems KHDC 90.9 FM
Identity Theft
2013
Identity Theft: Scourge of Millions -Introduction to Identity Theft in Civil Practice
Identity Theft
Publications
2012
Santa Cruz Sentinel
Three years after becoming a victim of ID theft, Freedom man's battle wages on
2012
Santa Cruz Sentinel
Former Freedom man reaches settlement in identity theft case
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Verizon Wireless employee used my information to open an account.It's been 2 months but they haven't done anything about it.
20 Mar 2014
Q&A
Can I sue Comcast for 5 accounts that were fraudulently opened using my name and social security number,
17 Jan 2014
Q&A
Can a Bank demand a notarized affidavit and police report to remove an inquiry after I have a fraud alert on my credit?
27 Mar 2013