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Dennis M. gonzales
Los Angeles Office
Tel 818.545.1925
Fax 818.545.1937
dgonzales@lbaclaw.com
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Dennis M. Gonzales is a native Californian. He
received his Juris Doctorate from Southwestern Law School in 1974, and has been a trial lawyer
for over thirty years.
In 1974, Mr. Gonzales began his career with the Los Angeles County Counsel’s Office. He worked
in the Children’s Services Division, protecting the rights of juveniles. In 1976, he began
working in the General Litigation Division and then went on to the Law Enforcement Services
Division. He started litigating cases involving dangerous conditions and federal civil rights
during this time. From 1980 through 2008, he specialized in “wrongful death” and “excessive
force” cases in both State and Federal venues for the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Mr. Gonzales represented the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office for over thirty years. He has
tried and won over 120 cases in State and Federal Courts. The majority of these jury trials
involved employment, civil rights, police misconduct and personal injury.
After 100th trial victory, he received awards from the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the
Professional Peace Officers Association and the Sheriff’s Relief Association. In addition, he
was awarded a commendation by The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors for his 100th Trial
Victory and another commendation for thirty-four years of outstanding service.
After his 2009 retirement from Los Angeles County, Mr. Gonzales is excited to continue his
career with the prestigious law firm of Lawrence Beach Allen & Choi, P.C. In addition to
litigation, Mr. Gonzales has been the leader of numerous seminars in trial tactics and strategy.
Bar Admissions and Memberships
California State Bar, 1974
United States Supreme Court
United States District Courts of California
United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
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