Successes in 10+ Counties

Client charged with Attempted Murder with Premeditation & Deliberation, Assault with a Deadly Weapon, and Mayhem. Bail set at $500,000. Client exposed to Life in prison. Case involved horrific photos, 40 facial stitches depicting an 11" permanent scar, and 4 adverse witnesses.

Attempted Murder dismissed at Preliminary Hearing but refiled by DA. Filed successful 995 motion to permanently dismiss Attempted Murder. Proceeded to 9-day jury trial against vindictive DA. No investigator, no expert, no forensic pathologist—single-handedly destroyed the prosecution case.

NOT GUILTY on all counts. Client released, bail exonerated. DA offer before trial: 18 years and 2 strikes. People v. Alan Barona 21NF2491, Orange County Superior Court, Verdict 2/8/2024, Dept. C35, Judge Sheila Hanson. *9th consecutive Not Guilty verdict in 2023-2024*

Client charged with Attempted Murder, Criminal Street Gangs, Assault with a Firearm, Great Bodily Injury Enhancement (victim shot 3x). 3 Strikes case. Client exposed to 25 years to Life.

Reviewed file, evidence, and police reports. Identified problems with the case. Presented findings to DA.

DA dismissed ATTEMPTED MURDER. Rest of case resolved for 115 days already served in custody plus 2 years probation. People v. Alejandro Juarez, 24NF0877, Resolution 8/22/2024.

Client charged with Robbery and 2 counts of Attempted Rape of a stranger. 3 strikes case, 25 years to Life exposure. DA offer before trial: 16 Years State Prison.

Victim's inadvertent slip of the tongue revealed the sexual encounter was consensual and the Robbery did not happen. Beat the prosecution's full-time team of investigators, examiners and forensic scientists single-handedly.

NOT GUILTY on all counts. People v. Jesus Vasquez, 14WF4300, Orange County Superior Court.

Client charged with Battery. DA stubborn, no reasonable offer. Client had extensive criminal past and could not take the stand.

Argued self-defense without client testifying. Set matter for jury trial.

Fastest NOT GUILTY verdict in Orange County—Jury returned verdict in 13 minutes. People v. Castelan Moran, 22CM07893, Santa Ana Superior Court, Dept. C52, Verdict July 24, 2023.

Client charged with Assault with force likely to Produce Great Bodily Injury and Battery. Full videotaped confession, gruesome photos of victim injuries requiring multiple stitches. Three prior lawyers advised client to plead guilty and serve 180 days.

Relentless cross-examination of alleged victim revealed he was lying and had fabricated facts to police.

NOT GUILTY. People v. Bocanegra Moran 22CM06882, Orange County Superior Court, Santa Ana, Verdict June 1, 2023.

Client suffered minor soft tissue injuries, modest $12,000 in medical expenses.

Placed the fear of God in the adjuster and inexperienced insurance company lawyer at mediation.

$217,500.00 settlement at Mediation. P.S. v. G.F. 5/2025.

Client (Medical Provider) sued for over $135,000 by Medical Biller claiming commissions. First set of attorneys abandoned the case.

Took case to trial after prior counsel abandoned client.

$4,200 verdict—amount client readily agreed he owed. Marina Hall v. Advance Urgent Care, 30-2022-01283734-CU-CL-CJC.

Plaintiff at 100% fault for accident on 5 Freeway but sustained serious personal injuries.

Confidential per settlement agreement.

Settlement $1,000,000.00.

Weak facts, no witnesses, no corroboration. Confidential per settlement agreement.

Confidential.

$4,000,000.00 settlement.

Daughter duped illiterate 90-year-old parents into signing Quitclaim Deed and Promissory Note to their $1.2M house. Daughter filed lawsuit to force consummation. Mediator advised: "Sign over the Deed or Pay $250,000—you are sure to lose."

Proceeded to trial despite mediator advice. Eviscerated daughter's credibility.

Judge gave her nothing, found her culpable of Elder Abuse and Fraud. Awarded clients $44,000 in Attorney Fees. They demanded $250,000 but paid $44,000. Parada v. Garibay, CVRI2201705, Riverside Superior Court, 5/16/2024.

Motel owners sued by City for Public Nuisance and Narcotics Abatement. City demanded over $300,000 in restitution plus $130,000+ per year. City had 20+ police officers and expert for 8-day trial.

Picked City's case apart during closing arguments despite facts and evidence heavily against clients.

Judge issued $100 per defendant—total $500. City of Santa Ana v. Sunland Motel, 30-2020-01164465-CU-MC-CJC.

Plaintiff alleged uninhabitable rental, negligence, nuisance, emotional distress, loss of wages, sought $250,000+ punitive damages and attorney's fees.

No expert, investigator, doctor or psychiatrist. Destroyed plaintiff during cross-examination. Single-handedly beat them with wit and argument.

Plaintiff awarded zero. Aguilar v. Flores & Silva, 30-2022-01260038-CU-RO-NJC, Judgment April 24, 2024.

Client charged with Domestic Violence. Gruesome photos, victim claimed head-butt. Blood on shirt and face. Victim, daughter, 3 police officers testified. Prior perjury conviction introduced. Judge and DA snickered at self-defense theory. Covid-era trial.

Shredded victim's credibility with over 4 hours of relentless cross-examination. Tried 6 back-to-back jury trials during Covid.

NOT GUILTY on both counts in 44 minutes. People v. Juan O. Gilrey, 19WM10182, Verdict 10/13/2021, West Justice Center.

Client in love triangle, serious physical altercation with life-threatening injuries. Client out on $500,000 Bond.

Meticulously scoured neighborhood, obtained reluctant favorable witnesses. Presented self-defense case to Fresno County DA.

DA declined to file criminal charges.

Client charged with Child Abuse. Videotape of incident, client drinking heavily, lied to police, 4 independent witnesses against him.

Surgically took apart DA's case in Closing Arguments with exhaustive legal arguments, PowerPoint slides, and overwhelmingly convincing arguments.

NOT GUILTY in 35 minutes. People v. Kona, 21CM10559, Santa Ana Superior Court, Verdict 3/21/2022.

National General Insurance denied insured's claim alleging fraud, misrepresentation in policy purchase. Would not pay anything.

Filed lawsuit, heavy-handed litigation.

Forced full massive claim plus interest and attorney's fees on eve of trial. Romero v. National General, Orange County Superior Court, 9/2023.

Client charged with Attempted Murder, Drive-by Shooting. On the lam over a decade. No bail warrant when caught. People v. Andrew Moreno, 96CF1186.

Set matter for trial, answered Ready.

DA (now Superior Court Judge) asked for Dismissal prior to Jury Selection.

Client allegedly fired 6 shots with .45 caliber into victim's car in broad daylight. $1,000,000 bail. DA offering 15 Years State Prison.

Prepared for trial.

Case Fully DISMISSED on day of Jury Trial. Orange County Superior Court, Santa Ana.

Client charged with Felony DUI, Felony Hit & Run, cracking 8 ribs, fleeing scene. All videotaped by McDonald's drive-thru cameras.

No expert, lab technician, or Forensic Scientist. Beat DA with argument, tactics and tenacity. Brutal 10-day trial.

NOT GUILTY on all counts. People v. Castillo, 14NF4466.

Full confession to detectives. Client exposure: Life in Prison.

Convinced DA to make no-jail offer.

Misdemeanor sexual battery, no jail. Client: "I didn't think I'd see freedom again." People v. Machadoparada, 21HF1714, Harbor Justice Center.

Client charged with Attempted Murder, Discharge of Firearm at Vehicle, Assault with Semi-auto, Felon in possession. DA initially offering 14 Years.

Attempted Murder dismissed. All other counts dismissed. Negotiated plea.

Pled to Aggravated Assault, 3 years. People v. Morales, 07CF2429.

Client charged with Special Circumstances Murder (lying in wait, premeditation), Attempted Murder, Street Gang Enhancements, Personal Use of semi-automatic, Conspiracy. Brazen daylight shooting, 4 witnesses. Facing Death Penalty.

Intense negotiations, zealous investigation.

Death Penalty reduced to 13 years minus credits. People v. H. Martinez, 09CF0221.

Client under investigation for Special Circumstances Murder, Murder for Profit, Lying in Wait. Facing Death Penalty. Weak case: flimsy circumstantial evidence, unreliable witnesses, botched forensics. Only evidence: partial shoe print.

Client retained Steven Alexander during investigation, then switched to bargain attorney for lower retainer. Bargain attorney did terrible job on cross-examination, failed to ask relevant questions, weak closing.

Client convicted, Life without Parole. Case was completely defensible. People v. Carlos Ceron, 01CF0449. (Included as cautionary example.)

Client charged with Indecent Exposure, Lewd Act. Full confession introduced, 2 independent witnesses. DA offering 90 days jail plus lifetime sex-offender registration.

3-hour cross-examination. Victim admitted she had not seen client's private parts, statement coerced by Detective (Detective later placed on administrative leave, forced to retire).

NOT GUILTY. No jail, $100 administrative fee. People v. Mauricio Perez, 04CM05777.

8 Count Information: Two Attempted Murder with Firearm for Gang, GBI (victim shot in eye, lost eye, 6-month coma), Vehicle Theft, Drive-by Shooting. DA offer: Life without Parole.

Negotiations.

"Life Offer" reduced to 13 years. People v. Joshua Ayon, 07WF2752.

Two clients at local Car Wash. Owner offered $500 total, denied hours worked, claimed illegal work status barred recovery.

Filed case. Prepared for trial.

$250,000.00 settled 10 minutes prior to Jury Selection.

Wife obtained TRO, emergency protection, ordered client to turn in guns, stay away. Accused of damaging furniture, punching holes in walls.

Thorough, relentless cross-examination. Item-by-item impeachment of wife's testimony.

Judge Scott Cooper denied Petition, "glaring inconsistencies in testimony." Rights restored, weapons returned next day. Flores v. Rutkiwiecz, July 2020.

Three clients: Sexual Harassment, Underpaid Wages, Emotional Distress, Invasion of Privacy (Restroom Peeping), Wrongful Termination/Retaliation. Defendant offered $2,500.

Told defendant case would be filed that same day.

Settled for $450,000.00 two weeks later. Confidential.

Client made full confession to police. DA: "180 days in jail would be a gift." People v. Rufina Hernandez, 05NM12821, Fullerton.

Set for trial.

Case Dismissed on morning of trial.

Client charged with Possession/Transportation for sale of 12+ lbs Meth, $500K+ cash, suspected meth lab. Exposure: 58 years State Prison.

Discovered hyper-technical defects. Negotiated.

25-year offer reduced to 2 years. Client released in 4 months with credits. People v. A. Farias, Riverside Superior Court.

Client charged with Domestic Violence, Battery against co-habitant. DA offered 60 days jail. People v. Rudy de la Torre, 06CM08950.

Prepared for trial.

Fully Dismissed 10 minutes before Jury Selection. Judge: "Mr. De la Torre, your attorney has pulled off a miracle for you."

Client charged with Domestic Violence, Battery against spouse, Child Endangerment. DA seeking 60 days jail.

10-day jury trial.

NOT GUILTY on serious counts. 30 days Community Service instead of 60 days jail. 07NM02523, Fullerton.

Minor client: Terrorist Threats, Residential Burglary, Aggravated Felony Assault, Criminal Street Terrorism, Possession of firearm. Avoiding 6 years California Youth Authority.

Negotiations.

All counts dismissed. Pled to Possession of Firearm, 90 days Juvenile Hall. Confidential.

Client charged with unlawfully providing false information, falsely representing self to police. DA recommending 60 days jail. 06NM09774, Fullerton.

Challenged charges.

Charges Dismissed. No jail.

Client charged with Sexual Battery after Unlawful Entry. DA offered 180 days Jail, 5 years Probation, lifetime Sex Offender registration.

8-day jury trial. Destroyed alleged victim's credibility and police officer's competence on cross-examination. City Attorney refused to retry: "I don't want to be humiliated in front of the jury again."

Hung Jury 7-5. Full Dismissal. Client paid $100 administrative fee. 09NM11638 Fullerton.

Client had pled guilty with another lawyer, received 10 days jail. Retained Steven Alexander post-conviction.

Set aside guilty plea, set for trial.

Full Dismissal 15 minutes prior to Jury Selection. 09CM05789.

Client under investigation for Attempted Murder of Police Officer & Assault with Deadly Weapon on Police Officer.

Investigation established officer was initial aggressor (unlawful detention, warrantless entry). Found reluctant witnesses, submitted exculpatory evidence to DA.

Investigation closed, no charges filed. People v. J.G.

Client charged with Child Endangerment. Social Services involved. DA offered 180 days jail, stay away from children for 3 years. 09CM09666.

Set for trial, zealous representation.

Entire case Dismissed.

Client charged with Cruelty to Child. Evidence: 8 photos with 3" belt marks, welts, lacerations, confession, 2 adverse witnesses. DA offer: 120 days jail. 10CM10640.

Trial preparation.

Case Fully Dismissed.

Client pled guilty. $28,000 cash seized. Asset Forfeiture initiated by DA.

Hired to recover cash.

All $28,000 returned after 1 court appearance. Case Dismissed. 30-2009-00123643-CU-AF-CJC.

Client arrested for Possession for Sale. Home ($2M+), 50' yacht, $250K vehicles, Harley Davidson, $400K+ cash seized.

Convinced authorities not to file charges.

No charges filed. All assets returned in less than 30 days. Confidential.

Gas station employee, 56 hrs/week, underpaid overtime, no lunch/rest breaks. No documentary proof. 20+ employees, managers, corporate officers against him. Defense expert. Defendants offered $274.

4-day trial. 5 witnesses, 6,000+ adverse documents, 2 defense lawyers.

$40,000 plus costs and attorney's fees—total over $90,000.

Garment store employee underpaid. Fancy law firm, 3 lawyers, support staff, forensic CPA. Defendants offered $2,500. Laughed and snickered first day.

Trial.

$133,000 plus $185,000 attorney's fees.

Gas station employee not paid overtime. High-powered OC law firm offered $5,000 to "go away."

Depositions, trial preparation.

$75,000 on eve of trial.

Client worked 75 hrs/week at mini-market, no overtime pay. Defendants promised "our high-powered corporate lawyers will eat you alive," laughed at $25,000 demand.

Trial preparation.

Settled for $65,000 on morning of Jury Trial. J.Perez v. S.F., Dept. C23.

Four exotic dancers at strip club. Told to "go file whatever case you wanna file, you won't get a penny."

Filed and litigated.

Settled for $160,000. Confidential.

Two children testified against client. Client admitted heavy drinking, prior domestic violence. DA offer: 120 days jail.

Client took stand, claimed self-defense. 4 witnesses, 2 police officers against him.

Hung Jury 9-3 for Acquittal. Case Dismissed by Judge. People v. Malfavon, 11CM00089.

Client positively identified as shooter. Admitted gang member, on Parole. No alibi, no witnesses. No Bail Parole Hold, fugitive.

Visited area at 2 a.m., found apartment security camera. Tape showed client 9 miles away at time of shooting. Parole Hold lifted.

Avoided life sentence. No case filed. People v. Jose Alfredo Jimenez.

Client charged with Probation Violation for shotgun and ammunition. Minimum 4 years State Prison. No bail.

Brought shoddy, improper police tactics to DA's attention.

Probation Violation dismissed. Client sent home. People v. Cesar Ayala, 10CF1565.

Boyfriend/girlfriend case. DA offer: 180 days jail. Guilty plea would have shattered client's dream of becoming Police Officer. People v. M. Miranda, 11CM06117.

Personally scoured neighborhood, spoke with homeless, pimps, street prostitutes. Found exculpatory witnesses.

Case DISMISSED.

Client charged with Hit & Run, running red light. Serious accident, 3 witnesses against client. 11CM14271.

Trial preparation.

Case Dismissed. People v. Ramirez de Castillo, Santa Ana.

Client charged with Battery on Police Officer (hit pedestrian officer with truck, fled), Resisting Arrest. DA refused compromise, insisted 60 days jail.

Jury trial.

NOT GUILTY of Battery. Judge sentenced to $100 fines only. People v. Jorge Garibay, 11CM10201.

5 undocumented workers, 12-hour shifts for $5/hr, 105° heat, no restroom breaks. No documentary proof. Employer threatened to have them deported.

Sent unfiled copy of Fresno Superior Court lawsuit. Told employer threats unimpressive.

Settled for $600,000 in 3 days. Confidential.

Infinity Insurance "investigating" for 9 months. Vehicle recovered in Tijuana. Insurer claimed client involved, offered no evidence.

Letter of representation faxed to carrier.

$58,000 settlement check hand-delivered 3 hours later.

Client charged with Forgery (PC 470(a)), Forgery of Governmental Seal (PC 472), Manufacturing False Documents (PC 113). Elaborate sting: ICE, DOJ, DHS, DA, SAPD. 1,000+ fake green cards. Minimum 5 years, $75K fines. ICE/DHS pressure on DA.

Threatened Motion to Exclude Evidence for improper seizure.

DA made 180-day offer. Client released same day. Did 85 days (refused to post bail). People v. Nahed Gonzalez, 11CF2963.

7 stitches on victim's chin, pool of blood, horrific photos. 4 officers, victim testified. 2 prior incidents with same victim. DA offer: 180-270 days, felony plea, 3 years probation.

Destroyed victim's credibility on cross-examination. DA believed "slam dunk victory."

Hung Jury 6-6. On retrial, DA dismissed entire case. People v. McCullough, 10HF2038.

Two 911 calls, tacit confession, loaded .45, pool of blood. DA offer at Arraignment: 14 years State Prison. Client would have accepted 5 years.

DA arrogantly rejected 3-year counter-offer. Prepared for intensive trial.

Fully Dismissed 30 minutes prior to Jury Selection. "Dismiss in the Interest of Justice." People v. A.P., San Bernardino.

Client under investigation. Irrefutable iPhone video by another motorist.

Resolved with Fresno DA.

No case filed. Insurance paid vehicle damages. People v. J.M.

DA offer: 60 days jail, Probation, stay away 3 years. Most defense attorneys scramble for plea. People v. Alicia Palacios, 07NM13041.

Trial.

Case fully Dismissed. North Justice Center.

Client held on No Bail Parole Hold. People v. Aurelio Morillon, 12NF1849.

Challenged charges.

Case Dismissed. North Justice Center.

Registered Dental Assistant at Smile Implant Center, Newport Beach. Defendant insisted Independent Contractor, offered $2,500. Plaintiff offered $25,000 before trial—refused.

Trial. Defendant played every trick.

Judgment $31,662 plus costs and fees—over $70,000 total. Defendant did not pay—dental license suspended. Jose Gomar v. Thomas Teich, 30-2011-00461624-CU-OE-CJC.

Client and 4 others. 8-count complaint. Documented by OC Register, LA Times. People v. Justin C. Gonzalez, 08WF0360.

Case fell apart piece by piece. Set for trial.

DA moved to dismiss. All defendants freed. All charges Dismissed.

Plaintiff sought $11,000. Defendants offered nothing at MSC, laughed at mediation. Inexperienced, incompetent.

Trial. Jury awarded $13,500. Judge awarded $122,000 attorney's fees ($135,500 total). Defendants appealed repeatedly, lost.

4th District rejected final appeal. Total: $365,000 (interest, appeal fees, malicious prosecution). Dominguez v. KJS, Kerry J. Snyder, 30-2012-00611672.

Unlicensed contractor. Heating unit burned down house—$300,000 damage. Allstate subsidiary. Other lawyers recommended bankruptcy.

Intense negotiations and litigation.

Settled $300,000 debt for $15,000 payable in 5 installments over 1 year.

Client charged with 2 counts Child Abuse, Injury to Telephone lines, Domestic Violence Battery. $20,000 bail. DA offer: 180 days jail, 3 years probation, stay away 3 years. People v. D. Martinez, 16CM00979.

Zealous investigation, neighbor interviews. Set for trial, answered Ready.

DA dismissed case.

Former partner sued for $150,000, $50,000 equipment. Claimed damages, loss of profits, conversion, fraud, punitive damages. Daniel Cano v. John Roberto.

4-day trial.

Plaintiff awarded zero dollars.

Manager at retail store, unpaid overtime. Defendants claimed overpaid, filed cross-complaint for overpayment, fraud, embezzlement. Top value $25,000. Sotelo v. MNC.

Demurrers, discovery, depositions.

Defendants settled for $48,000, dismissed cross-complaint.

Dentist office burglarized, $100,000+ stolen. Insurer denied claim, alleged "inside job." MN v. Safeco.

In-office interview with insurance attorney.

Check for $115,000 issued. No case filed.

Landlord evicting non-paying tenant. Tenant had Public Law Center + 3 law firms. Claimed Age/Race Discrimination, Uninhabitability, Retaliation. Requested Jury Trial, demanded $85,000. Prior attorney recommended paying $50,000 to oust. Castro v. Miranda, 30-2018-0102276-CL-UD-CJC.

Set for trial. Tenant had 4 attorneys, 38 Motions in Limine, Witness Lists. Motions denied, jury instructions refused.

Tenant settled for $100, moved out in 8 days. Lead attorney: "I've asked around about you and everybody tells me you know your stuff."

Senior homeowner leased to gang members. 2 months behind rent. Process server chased away by armed gang members and pit bulls. Johnson v. Gomez, Harbor Justice Center.

Set for trial. Appeared Dept. H14. 4 gang members appeared to intimidate.

Ousted in 6 days with court order.