Gustavo Magaña

Gustavo Magaña is a Santa Clara attorney who represents individuals in civil rights and personal injury litigation throughout the Bay Area. His practice includes matters involving police brutality, excessive force, racial profiling, discrimination, harassment, motor vehicle and pedestrian accidents, slip-and-fall accidents, and workplace injuries. As a Bay Area native and the child of immigrants, he brings personal and cultural insight to his work and shapes his representation around each client’s circumstances.

Gustavo earned a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Santa Clara University, with minors in Philosophy, Ethnic Studies, and Spanish. He later earned his Juris Doctor from Santa Clara University. During his studies, he participated in programs and organizations that supported his interest in legal issues and multicultural communities. This academic background strengthened his understanding of public institutions, civil rights, culture, and the legal principles involved in protecting individual interests.

Gustavo’s work addresses claims involving constitutional protections as well as injuries caused by accidents or unsafe conditions. His civil rights practice includes excessive force, racial profiling, equal protection, and First Amendment violations. In personal injury matters, he assists people affected by vehicle collisions, pedestrian accidents, falls, workplace incidents, and other injuries. He approaches litigation with careful preparation and close attention to the facts, legal issues, and personal impact of each claim.

Gustavo Magaña is committed to providing quality legal representation to people whose rights or well-being have been harmed. His professional mission centers on challenging discrimination and helping underprivileged individuals seek fair treatment through the legal system. He handles each matter with professionalism, compassion, and attention to detail. By combining legal knowledge with an understanding of the communities he serves, he provides focused advocacy tailored to each client’s needs and goals.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Law Office of Gustavo Magaña, A Professional Corporation
• Member, The State Bar of California

Licensed State

• California

Education

• Santa Clara University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Santa Clara University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)