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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"I truly appreciate all the time, energy and patience you devoted to my case."Dear Mr. Effres, I’d just like to thank you for all you did for me. I truly appreciate all the time, energy and patience you devoted to my case. Sincere thanks by B. B.- B.B.
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"I want to thank you and say, God Bless you. If I ever need a lawyer again I won’t forget you."Dear Mr. Effres, It was very kind of you to want to help me with getting settled with social security. I did not send any papers, as I thought I should wait until the first of the month. I have received my check at last. It came on the 3rd of August. I must tell you it made me very happy to know you wanted to help me. I did appreciate that so much, and I want to thank you and say, God Bless you. Sincerely, M. K. P.S If I ever need a lawyer again I won’t forget you. by M. K.- M.K.
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"And most importantly, they are honest."First of all, they are professional, they care about their clients, they are available for questions and work very hard to get their clients the best result in their case. And most importantly, they are honest.- S.W.
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"Throughout the entire process I truly felt like I had someone on my side, and that Justin truly cared about my best interest."Justin Effres was my attorney. He came to my home on a Saturday in San Bernardino to discuss my case with me. Prior to deciding to go with Effres & Associates I had interviewed several other Law Offices. However out of everyone I talked to Justin seemed the most knowledgeable, and more importantly sincere about helping me with my case. Justin also assured me that if I had any questions or concerns, that I would be dealing directly with him, not an assistant. Justin held 100% to his word. Throughout the entire process I truly felt like I had someone on my side, and that Justin truly cared about my best interest. Thank you so much Justin.- E.N.
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"Your sincerity and concern of my well-being was above and beyond."Dear Steven Effres, I just wanted to thank you sincerely from the bottom of my heart for all your hard work in settling my personal injury case. I could not ask for more from you and your staff. Your sincerity and concern of my well-being was above and beyond anything I could have wished for. I’m currently in the process of getting my real estate license, and making a couple of real estate investments. Thank you for giving me the freedom to start a new life for myself and children. I could not have done it without you. Sincerely yours- A.R.
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"I am very pleased that you kept me informed at each step of this process."Dear Mr. Effres: Thank you for all of your work on my behalf regarding the wrongful death of my mother in the parking lot of the Burbank mall. This was a difficult and complex case in that there were several entities that had to be dealt with simultaneously. To make matters worse, none of the parties were inclined to move forward in an effort to reach a resolution. Thanks to your persistence, patience and skillful negotiation a very favorable settlement was subsequently reached with all parties satisfied and in full agreement. I am very pleased that you kept me informed at each step of this process and thankful to have you as my attorney in this matter. Yours truly by L. W.- L.W.
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"Best law office to work with!"Effres & Effres law office helped me to work through my case after I was rear ended by a young person who drove someone else's car with a minimal insurance coverage. They were great, always available, answering all my questions, giving the best advises, not aggressively but based on an informed decision-making process, which I was very much part of. We got a great result. I would strongly suggest this law office to anyone who was injured in an accident. They are great, responsible and accommodating you, every step on the way.- Susanna
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"Thanks again and keep up the good work."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