Omar Issa Habbas

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Omar Issa Habbas

also known as Habbas Law

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 39 years

Car accident Lawyer at San Jose, CA
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Animal & Dog Bites

1501 The Alameda, San Jose, CA

Virtual Consultation Available

Free Consultation

About Omar

Biography

Multiple Award Winning, Nationally Recognized Car Accident Lawyer Seeking Justice For My Clients

Multiple Award Winning, Nationally Recognized Car Accident Lawyer Seeking Justice For My Clients

Multiple Award Winning, Nationally Recognized Car Accident Lawyer Seeking Justice For My Clients

Multiple Award Winning, Nationally Recognized Car Accident Lawyer Seeking Justice For My Clients

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Animal and Dog Bites 25%

25%
Car Accident 25%

This includes car accident, truck accident, pedestrian versus vehicle accidents, and motorcycle accidents

39 years | 1,000 cases

25%
Personal Injury 25%

39 years | 1,000 cases

25%
Wrongful Death 25%

39 years | 100 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 120 minutes

Contingency

33%-40%

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2026 2013
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in California for 39 years

State: California

Acquired: 1986

Active

No misconduct found

Location

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1501 The Alameda, San Jose, CA, 95126

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1150 Ninth Street, Suite 1213, Modesto, CA, 95354

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5701 Lone Tree Boulevard, Suite 314, Rocklin, CA, 95765

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1999 Harrison Street, Suite 1600, Oakland, CA, 94612

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275 Battery Street, Suite 1300, San Francisco, CA, 94111

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Omar Issa Habbas's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

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Posted by Freddie | February 24, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Habbas & Associates sets the gold standard for personal injury legal representation.

I am writing to express my heartfelt appreciation for the outstanding support and representation I received from Laura Ajlouny, Esq., of Habbas & Associates, regarding my motor vehicle accident case. About eight months ago, I was rear-ended in a traffic collision that caused serious injuries to my... back and neck. What started as a stressful and uncertain situation was greatly eased by Laura’s professionalism, promptness, and commitment throughout the process. From the very beginning, she made sure I understood each step of the case and what to expect next. She kept in regular contact, quickly updating me on any progress and patiently answering all my questions. Her clear communication and honesty gave me peace of mind during a challenging time. Beyond handling the legal aspects of my claim, she went the extra mile to help me secure the right medical treatment, including physical therapy and chiropractic care, which have been vital to my recovery. We successfully won our first case, and now we’re waiting for a resolution on the underinsured motorist claim. I am confident that Laura will continue to advocate strongly on my behalf to secure fair compensation for the pain, suffering, and medical costs caused by the accident. Please accept this letter as a formal acknowledgment of her excellent service, professionalism, and genuine concern for her clients. She truly is a valuable asset to Habbas & Associates, and I am sincerely grateful for her dedication.

Posted by anonymous | February 24, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Highly Recommend This Law Firm

I had an outstanding experience with this law firm. The injury lawyer and their team were professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly responsive throughout the entire process. They kept me informed every step of the way and made a stressful situation much easier to navigate. Their dedication and atte...ntion to detail made a difference in my case. I recommend this firm to anyone in need of a reliable and compassionate injury attorney.

Posted by Robert | December 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Habeas law is a take no prisoner law firm

I had seen billboards advertising Mr Habbas' services and never thought too much about it. One day, an illegal alien who was unlicensed, ran a red light and T-boned my car. Fortunately, the car itself was insured (albeit low cost insurance). Habeas immediately made sure that my injuries were addresse...d with MRI and X-Rays. In addition, they scheduled me at physical therapy to get me back to normal as quickly as possible. After all was said and done, I recovered fully and the medical bills as well as the car repairs were completely taken care of by his office, working with the other guys. The best part was I did not expect to receive any additional monies since the insurance was a minimal coverage policy. But I did receive a small check, which I was happy to receive. I've heard horror stories of other accident attorneys not returning calls and being difficult to get in contact with. Never with Habbas. Whether it was an e-mail, or phone call, they responded usually within 1-2 days with clear, answers to my questions. Thank you Omar for the great work.

Posted by David and Tressie | January 30, 2013 | Car Accidents

Acknowledgement of service rendered

This is to acknowledge the great service rendered to David and Tressie Fields from a car accident that occurred February 2012. Omar Habbas and staff is an exceptional group. They work with their clients very closely, constantly checking on their health status. The office is very personable. They ...communicate and work with their clients, assuring them that they are looking out for their best interest. The office setting runs smoothly, never any hassles. Omar Habbas and staff never fails to return your phone calls, and you are welcome to come in and see them if you want to disscuss a matter one-on-one. Before a case is closed, Omar Habbas ensures that you are completely satisfied with the results. I HIGHLY recommend this firm. It's been a pleasure working with them. On a scale of 9 to 10, I definately give them a 10.

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Omar Issa Habbas's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mark Sweet

Unknown lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Omar and his team are one of the top firms in the San Jose area. They have the resources and experience to truly help clients in need"

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James Onder

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Omar knows what he's doing and has a great staff around him. If you've been injured in the San Jose area I would recommend you contact Omar immediately."

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Paul Molinaro

Workers compensation lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Steven Cavalli

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked on a number of cases with Omar Habbas over the past twenty years. He is a highly skilled, aggressive and resourceful advocate for his injured clients. He is genuinely concerned about his clients and does whatever it takes to achieve the best results for his clients. I would highly recommend him."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Omar. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Broderick Brown

Car accident lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly recommend Mr. Habbas to anyone who has been injured in a personal injury matter. Mr. Habbas' professionalism and dedication to his clients is first rate. In my experience, he always made himself available to meet with clients throughout the claim and litigation process. In addition, his ability to effectively litigate a case and provide top level results for his clients is unparalleled."

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Steven Brewer

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Omar Habbas is a go-to lawyer for anyone suffering injuries from an accident. He is an exceptionally skilled, tough and dedicated advocate for the injured client with over 25 years of experience. He is adept at handling all types of cases, from the simplest auto accident to catastrophic construction and product liability cases. He does everything necessary to achieve the best results for his clients. With his years of experience, he understands what information insurance carriers need to pay the best possible settlements, and puts the necessary time and effort into each case to accomplish outstanding results for his clients."

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Mark Sweet

Personal injury lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2014

Esteem Lawyers of America, Esteem Lawyers of America

2014

Best of Business, Best of Business

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Top 100 Trial Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2013

Best of Business, Best of Business

2013

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2012

Best of Business, Best of Business

2010

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

1987 - Present

Managing Partner, Habbas & Associates

1985 - 1987

Attorney, Law Office of William McCann

Associations

Consumer Attorneys of California

Member

American Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Trial Lawyers for Public Justice

Member

American Association for Justice

Member

Santa Clara County Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Stop Sign Violation Causing Collision

3,423,000

Defective Tire Blowout

3,000,000.0

Rear-End Collision

$800,000.00

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Education

1985

Santa Clara University School Of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

University of the Pacific

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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