Meet Justin Effres
Los Angeles Injury Attorney On Your Side
Personal injury attorney, Justin J. Effres, earned his J.D. from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law in 2012 and his B.A. in Rhetoric from the University of California, Berkeley in 2009. He has an unequivocal passion for advocacy and serving his clients throughout Southern California, including Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Ventura, and all surrounding counties.
As a first year lawyer he was a proud member of the Bet Tzedek New Leadership Council, which allowed him to provide pro bono legal services to indigent clients in the areas of housing, elder law, employment rights, debtors’ rights and bankruptcy.
Education & Achievements
Justin is a rising star trial lawyer. He tried his first 5 jury trials in just 21 months. One verdict was 10 times the insurance company’s top offer, and another verdict was more than double the insurance company’s top offer. Justin also played an integral role in recent multimillion dollar settlements: $11.25M, $5.75M, $2.015M, and $1.6M.
As a fifth year lawyer, Justin graduated from the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College at the Thunderhead Ranch in Dubois, Wyoming. This exclusive, nationally-renowned training program only accepts lawyers who represent human beings and not insurance companies, large corporations, or governmental entities other than legal services or public defenders.
During law school at the University of Southern California (USC), he clerked at Effres & Effres. He also spent a semester externing for the Honorable Barry Russell at the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California, and a summer doing research for esteemed real estate law professor and textbook author George Lefcoe.
As an undergraduate at the University of California in Berkeley, Justin served as intern and then intern coordinator for the Pretrial Services Division of the Alameda County Superior Court of California, Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse. Pretrial Services facilitates the release of recently arrested criminal defendants on their own recognizance – without posting bail – where it can be shown that they are not a flight risk or a danger to the community.
More About Our Attorney
Justin is from Southern California. Former president of the USC Law Surf Club, Justin’s non-law related activities include surfing, skiing, and mountain biking. His active lifestyle and rigorous educational background strengthen his ability to convey how serious injuries really impact his clients’ quality and enjoyment of life. Justin is recognized by The National Trial Lawyers, a professional organization composed of premier trial lawyers from across the country, as one of the Top 40 under 40 Civil Plaintiff Lawyers in California. In addition to his work as a Plaintiff Lawyer, Justin proudly serves as a volunteer Settlement Officer for the Los Angeles County Superior Court’s Resolve Law LA Virtual MSC Program.
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
- Wrongful Death
- Torts
- Negligence
- Premises Liability
- Products Liability
- Dog Bites
- Auto Accidents
Awards
- Super Lawyers® Rising Stars, 2021-2024
Bar Admissions
- California, 2012
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 2012
- U.S. District Court Central District of California, 2012
Education
- University of Southern California, Gould School of Law, Los Angeles, California, 2012
J.D. - University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, California, 2009
B.A. Rhetoric
Professional Associations & Membership
- Consumer Attorneys of California President’s Club
- Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles Member
- Los Angeles County Bar Association Member
- Association of Surfing Lawyers Member
Call (818) 222-9720 now to get a free case review with a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer.
Our Clients' Success Stories
At Effres & Effres, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.
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Steve, his son Justin and the entire staff were so friendly, helpful and welcoming. I was in a work related accident and Mr. Effres knew that I was not at fault, and fought hard long hours to resolve my case. Frequent phone calls with updates, every question or concern answered, listened to everything I said. I am very grateful that Mr. Effres chose to represent me. I highly recommend his law firm and he will do whatever it takes to win. I really don’t know how to thank him/them enough…- O.
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Dear Mr. Effres, I received your letter regarding regrets that you will not be able to take my case. Thank you. I understand your decision and am grateful for the excellent advice and the time you spent listening, guiding and helping me towards the decisions I need to make. I would have no hesitation referring your firm to others. May you and your firm prosper in the pursuit of truth and justice. Sincerely, S.C. by S. C.- S.C.
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Thank you very much for your thoughtfulness and for all you’ve done to help Erik. by L & Family- L & Family
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Thank you so much Steve, Justin and staff. You made this experience easy for me. Thank you for all the late work hours, all the phone calls... for everything. I am overwhelmed with the outcome, I was not expecting the result, but you and your guys made it happen and I have no words to express my gratitude. Thank you for treating me like a friend and not just a client... Thank you so much.- O.M.
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Two attorney firms dropped us before the 2 year deadline and we were panicking. My husband was badly hurt when a truck backed into him as he was walking by. Justin took us in and we really felt like we had someone on our side. I really feel like it's his reputation as a trial lawyer that got us the deal. I would absolutely recommend him!- S.K.
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Dear Steve, With our case now settled, we wanted to reach out to thank you, Justin and the entire team for your representation of our daughter. It was clear to us that your professionalism, expertise and advocacy of our family’s interests made the entire process run smoothly. We specifically appreciate how well you interacted with our daughter. After we hung up with you on speaker phone leaving the courthouse that last day she said “I like him” in a very childlike, affectionate tone. We also wanted you to know that our decision to settle did not come easily. In the end, we believe the decision was in our daughter’s best interest. We know you worked hard to prepare a strong case and do regret not having the opportunity to see that through. Lastly, on a personal note, we wanted to compliment you on Justin. He is a truly impressive young man; intelligent, polite and very good natured. Just a couple of comments Steve made in the days leading up to our daughter’s trial as we got to know Justin better. To our daughter; “You can tell a lot about a man by seeing how his children behave; Mr. Effres seems like a really good man.” To S: “If you have a son, he (Justin) is what you want him to be like; if you have a daughter, he’s the kind of guy you’d like her to end up with.” Anyway, I’m sure you don’t need to hear it from us, but you and your wife must be very proud of your sons. I hope this doesn’t sound hollow, because it is most definitely not, but please keep in touch and let us know if there is ever anything we can do for you. If we ever come across a friend who is in need of representation, we will recommend you and your firm without reservation. Thanks again and best wishes by S, S, and M- S, S & M
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After I decided to use the services of Effres and Associates I was given a list of things I needed to do in order to document my injuries. The lawyers were very detailed and helped explain why every step was necessary. Everything was my decision and they were willing to work with me instead of pushing me into what they felt was right. They also constantly communicated with me in regards to my recovery, medical issues and the progress of the case. This firm helped me get the compensation I deserved after I herniated a disc in my low back and nearly died in a car accident. Nothing can completely take away the events of one night but being able to afford any future medical treatment necessary and having been compensated for five years of lost wages was a good start. I cannot imagine using a different firm. I have referred any one I know to the lawyers at Effres and Associates because these guys are top class.- Y.P.
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Dear Steve, Rene, Daisy & Team, We received your check and wanted to thank you for your hard work on our behalf. The money enabled us to pay off the replacement car and other bills, so it was a great help. Thanks again and keep up the good work. Our best by D & G- D & G