Seven-Figure Settlement Secured in LA County Juvenile Hall Abuse Case

Justin and team secured a seven-figure settlement against the County of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County Probation Department for abuses and misconduct committed by probation staff against our minor client housed in LA County Juvenile Hall.

We are honored and privileged to take on these righteous cases of institutional abuse and endeavor to secure justice for our vulnerable minor clients.

$850,000 Settlement

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approves $850,000 settlement for our client in a civil rights case against the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

$850,000

Our firm represented a young man who tragically died from a drug overdose while in the custody and care of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department. Our federal civil rights lawsuit alleged numerous failures by the Sheriff’s Department to protect and treat the overdosing inmate.

$550,000 Settlement

$550,000 settlement for our juvenile client against the Los Angeles County Probation Department

$500,000

Our firm represented numerous minors who were unlawfully pepper-sprayed by Probation staff while housed within Los Angeles Juvenile Hall. Our federal civil rights lawsuit alleged that after Probation staff unlawfully pepper-sprayed minors for the most minor and trivial of infractions, staff would then intentionally turn off the water to the cells preventing the minors from being able to decontaminate themselves and wash themselves of the OC spray

Third Strike – Mental Health Diversion

Our client Jonathan was accused of a third strike and facing 25 years to life if convicted. Prosecutors were adamantly pursuing the case as a 3rd strike and asking for life. Our firm conducted an extensive mental health workup and had multiple psychologists evaluate our client which enabled us to present a detailed and stringent treatment plan to the court. Upon filing our motion for mental health diversion, the judge granted our request over the prosecutor’s objection. Our client will have his case dismissed upon successful completion of mental health diversion.

Rape Charges – DISMISSED

Our client Adam was charged with rape by an intoxicant based on allegations made by the complaining witness shortly after a house party. Law enforcement referred and prosecutors filed rape charges based upon the initial incident report. Our firm conducted an extensive investigation, interviewed material witnesses, conducted cell phone and social media analysis, and convinced prosecutor’s that the complaining witness’s allegations were demonstrably false. Prosecutors agreed and determined that their case could not be proved beyond a reasonable doubt. All charges were dismissed prior to the preliminary hearing. Our client was facing 8 years in prison and lifetime sex offender registration if convicted.

Case Dismissed

Felony Firearm and Drug Charges dropped after early intervention in the case.

Felony Assault Charges

Not Guilty

Black Lives Matter Protestor Charged with Aggravated Battery

Obtained judicial diversion for Black Lives Matter protestor charged with aggravated assault and battery. The case will be dismissed and sealed after a 12-month diversionary period.