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. A former president of the USC Law Surf Club, his non-law-related activities include surfing and skiing. Justin is recognized by The National Trial Lawyers—a professional organization of premier trial lawyers from across the country—as one of the Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Lawyers in California. He also received the San Fernando Valley Bar Association Attorney Referral Service's Inaugural Distinguished Advocate Award. 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. He has also contributed as a columnist to the Daily Journal, a prominent legal newspaper.
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
- Wrongful Death
- Torts
- Negligence
- Premises Liability
- Products Liability
- Dog Bites
- Auto Accidents
Awards
- Super Lawyers® Rising Stars, 2021-2024
- Super Lawyers®, 2025
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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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"A special thank you for all you’ve done."A special thank you for all you’ve done. It’s great that everything is settled now. by L & S- L&S
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"I can say I am a very happy camper and well pleased."On September 30th 2014 I was in distress following an automobile accident that totaled my vehicle. I was devastated and in excruciating pain to my chest, neck and upper back! Next day I made a desperate call to Effres & Associates who came highly recommended by a previous Attorney. A few days later an Attorney travelled to my home, interviewed me and decided to handle my case! He was diligent and professional and worked very hard with me. Called very often to give me updates on the progress of my case!! Today, 21 months later he settled my case for the maximum $$$ allowed by the opposing Insurance Company. I can say I am a very happy camper and well pleased with "My Attorney" and would recommend Effres & Associates anytime or anywhere. Thanks for allowing me to share my experience!!- L.C.
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"They were on top of it since the beginning. They always answered my phone calls and emails quick."Will recommend Steve and Justin to anybody in need of a great lawyer. They were on top of it since the beginning. They always answered my phone calls and emails quick. Frequent phone calls with updates on my case, late work hours. Ready to kick ass.- O.M.
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"I feel that nobody could have done a better job than you."Dear Mr. Effres: I just don’t know where to start to show you how much I appreciate your concern in my case. I am glad that I had you representing me in trial. I feel that nobody could have done a better job than you. I thank your family too, for putting up with the stress that this case may have caused, also the time that it may have taken you away from them. You will always be on my mind and I will never forget the experience I had. Thanx. by T. R- T.R.
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"I would definitely recommend this firm."I would definitely recommend this firm, after everything they have done for me I can’t describe in words, the person that was responsible for my serious Injuries was on suspended license and no insurance but they still stood by my side and fight for me, this firm is about Justice. They were always there when I need anything, they came to the hospital, they even help me go to the court and my favorite I was able to text them when I had a question very convenient. Thanks alot to Justin Effres for always responding to all my questions and never giving up on my case.- A.K.
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"Thank you so much for your help and patience. It is greatly appreciated."Steve- Thank you so much for your help and patience. It is greatly appreciated. by J. W.- J.W.
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"Thank you for all your help & kindness to me!"Steven, Douglas, Kathy, Raeann & Staff, Thank you for all your help & kindness to me!- R G.
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"I’m thankful to your professional service and advice."Dear Mr. Effres: I’m thankful to your professional service and advice. And I will be very proud of myself that I have your name-card in my rolodex. Sincerely by J. D.- J.D.