$ 500-700 per hour
Ignascio Gallegos Camarena II
also known as Need Legal Help, Here's what to do
About Ignascio
Biography
For over a decade, I sat on the other side of the table — defending large corporations against employment claims and representing insurance companies against injury claims. I learned their playbooks from the inside: how employers build a defense before an employee ever sees it coming, how adjusters are trained to minimize a payout, and how both sides count on people not knowing their rights or being too intimidated to fight back.
I do the opposite now. For the past 25 years, I've represented individuals — employees, injury victims, families, and people facing criminal charges — across San Jose and the greater Bay Area, bringing that insider knowledge with me to every case.
In employment law, I help employees who've been wrongfully terminated, discriminated against, retaliated against for speaking up, or denied wages they've earned. In personal injury, I represent people hurt by someone else's negligence, handling every insurance company interaction myself so my clients don't have to negotiate with the same tactics I used to run. In family law, I guide clients through divorce, custody, and support matters with a steady, practical hand during one of the hardest chapters of their lives. And in criminal defense, I represent people from arrest through trial, because I've seen how much the first hours and days after an arrest can shape everything that follows.
What ties all of this together is the same conviction: people deserve a lawyer who already knows how the other side thinks — because I used to be the other side. I bring that experience into every negotiation, every filing, and every courtroom.
I try cases when trying them is what gets my clients the outcome they deserve, and I negotiate hard when that's the faster, better path. Either way, my clients get a clear, honest read on where they stand and what their options actually are — not just legal jargon.
If you're dealing with a job loss, an injury, a family matter, or criminal charges, I offer a confidential consultation to walk through your situation and help you understand your next step.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Employment and Labor
40%
24 years
Personal Injury
40%
24 years
Criminal Defense
10%
24 years
Family
10%
24 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
30%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 23 years
State: California
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
Need Legal Help (Preeminent Law San Jose)
84 W Santa Clara Street, Suite 700, San Jose, CA, 95113
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Posted by anonymous | January 01, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Worst of the Worst
Smooth and reassuring talker. Confident and humble sounding. He is a part of the oiled machine. Self serving, file chrlurner. Lacks good ideas. Workmanlike. Very timid and weak against opposing party. Major local courthouse "politician." "Favor exchanger." Part of the clique. Incredible amo...
Posted by Maria | May 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Worst attorney ever.
Overall, I cannot stress enough how disappointed I am with Attorney Ignacio services. Their unresponsiveness, broken promises, and lack of effort made an already stressful legal situation even more unbearable. I would strongly advise anyone seeking legal representation to steer clear of Attorney Igna...
Posted by Matthew | March 04, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Excellent Attorney!
Ignascio Camarena's expertise in corporate law is unmatched. His strategic brilliance and commitment to my company's success set him apart. Ignascio's accessibility, responsiveness, and creative approach make him the go-to legal partner for any business. I confidently recommend him for his exceptiona...
Posted by Lance | March 01, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Exceptional Legal Representation
I cannot speak highly enough of Ignascio Camarena's legal expertise and dedication. Ignascio has been instrumental in navigating my companies through complex corporate law matters, labor disputes, and intricate contract negotiations. His in-depth knowledge, strategic approach, and meticulous attentio...
Posted by Maria | December 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Not recommended
This attorney falls short of expectations as they lack the willingness to advocate vigorously on your behalf. Instead, they tend to settle for less and charge higher fees than initially communicated. It is worth noting that although this attorney's reviews appeared positive, closer inspection reveale...
Ignascio Gallegos Camarena II's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Ignascio exhibits tenacity and the ability to think fast on his feet. His professionalism and the dedication that he provides to his clients was always evident."
"Smart and talented! You can count on Mr. Camarena to give you solid advice and representation."
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Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13
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Experience
Honors
2015
Top 100, National Trial Lawyers Organization
Work Experience
2024 - Present
Partner, Messner Reeves, LLP
2014 - 2014
Civil Case Early Settlement Conference Neutral, Santa Clara Co. Superior Court
2014 - 2024
Attorney, CAMARENA LAW OFFICE
2013 - 2014
Attorney, Foley & Mansfield
2009 - 2013
Partner, Dimalanta Clark, LLP
2004 - 2009
Senior Associate, Bustamante O'Hara & Gagliasso PC
2002 - 2004
Associate, The Nexus Law Group LLP
Associations
2002 - Present
California State Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Verdejo v. Lennar Homes of California, Inc. et a.
Secured judgment in favor of plumbing client upon demurrer to cross-complaint for indemnity
Misif, et al. v. University Foods, LLC, et al.
Settled after filing of complaint
Hennessy v. City of San Jose, et al.
Settled in favor of plaintiff
Mar v. Chim
Verdict for plaintiff on fraud claim
Fletcher, et al. v. Solomon, et al.
Secured several multimillion dollar judgments against individual defendants and settled out of court with Merrill Lynch & Co.
Education
2002
Golden Gate University
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
San Jose State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2012
High School Class Presentation
Path to a Legal Career
Publications
2002
Golden Gate University Law Review
Forum on Law and Social Change, Senior Editor
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
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Q&A
Can we press charges on someone stealing small amounts of money?
19 Sep 2014
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Can I run an LLC as two names, where one is the LLC name registered with the state, and another is a d.b.a. ?
19 Sep 2014
Q&A
How do I add a vice president to my s corp? Do I have to sell shares? If so, can I add a secretary without selling shares?
05 Mar 2013