Oscar Valencia

Oscar Valencia is a California criminal defense attorney with more than 20 years of experience representing clients in state and federal courts. He handles serious criminal matters involving violent offenses, organized criminal activity, financial misconduct, and other complex allegations. His practice also includes criminal writs and appeals, allowing him to assist clients at both the trial and post-conviction stages of a case.

Valencia completed his Juris Doctor at Pepperdine Law in 2001 and was admitted to the State Bar of California that June. This training provided a foundation for analyzing evidence, interpreting criminal statutes, and addressing the procedural issues that arise in demanding cases. His long record of practice supports a careful approach to legal research, written advocacy, case preparation, and courtroom strategy.

Valencia has extensive experience with gang-related cases and matters involving strong-arm robbery, kidnapping, racketeering, extortion, murder, fraud, embezzlement, environmental crimes, and white collar offenses. He also handles administrative law, licensing matters, environmental issues, and general civil litigation. This broad background helps him evaluate disputes from multiple angles and develop strategies suited to the facts, forum, and legal risks presented in both criminal and civil contexts.

Oscar Valencia is admitted to practice in all California state courts, the federal district courts for the Southern, Eastern, Central, and Northern Districts of California, and the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado. He may also practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court. His experience across trial and appellate forums supports thorough representation in complex matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Elite Criminal Defense
• Member, State Bar of California

Licensed State

• California

Education

• Pepperdine University Rick J. Caruso School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of La Verne
  Bachelor of Arts

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