Atty. Amber L. Eck
Haeggquist & Eck partner and trial attorney Amber Eck is a tenacious advocate for employees, consumers, and shareholders, and has been for the past 28 years. Amber has taken cases to trial in both state and federal court as lead trial attorney and has recovered millions of dollars for her clients in settlements, including multiple six- and seven-figure settlements.
Consumer Protection Law & More Attorney · Serving San Diego, CA
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About Amber L. Eck at a Glance
Amber L. Eck is a employment, class action, product liability, litigation, and consumer attorney based in San Diego, California, practicing at Haeggquist & Eck LLP. Admitted to practice in United States, Federal Bar Association. Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 1995) and Pepperdine University (B.A.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Consumer Protection Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serves clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Amber L. Eck
- Haeggquist & Eck partner and trial attorney Amber Eck is a tenacious advocate for employees, consumers, and shareholders, and has been for the past 28 years
- Amber has taken cases to trial in both state and federal court as lead trial attorney and has recovered millions of dollars for her clients in settlements, including multiple six- and seven-figure settlements
- Amber doesn’t shy away from high-profile defendants — a fact well-illustrated by her role as co-lead counsel in the well-publicized class action against President Donald Trump and Trump University, which settled for $25 million
- For her work in the case, which spanned seven years, Amber and her partners took no fees
- In 2016, the Trump University settlement was deemed one of California’s Top 50 Class Action Settlements
- Amber has represented plaintiffs in employment cases for wrongful termination, sexual harassment, unequal pay, and discrimination based on gender, race, religion, pregnancy, disability, and age against such major corporations as Trader Joe’s, LuLaRoe, Dollar Tree, Cemex, and an international fast-food chain
- Amber is dedicated to providing pro bono legal assistance to underserved populations
- She is a current member of the Southern District of California’s Pro Bono Panel, and just this year was lead trial counsel representing an inmate in a jury trial for violation of his 8th Amendment rights
- She previously received the SDVLP Distinguished Service Award for her pro bono work in the case Sanchez v
- County of San Diego (alleging searches of welfare applicants’ homes were unconstitutional)
- and the Wiley M. Manuel Pro Bono Service Award for her work in Badua v
- City of San Diego (contending that the City’s long-term disability policy unlawfully discriminated against employees with mental disabilities)
- Amber is currently serving a three-year term as a lawyers representative for the Southern District of California
Practice Areas Explained
Amber L. Eck's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Amber L. Eck handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Diego.
Employment Law in San Diego
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Amber L. Eck is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Class Action in San Diego
Amber L. Eck is one of 26,226 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in California →
Product Liability in San Diego
Amber L. Eck is one of 65,610 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in California →
Civil Litigation in San Diego
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Amber L. Eck is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →
Consumer Protection in San Diego
Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.
Amber L. Eck is one of 50,226 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in San Diego
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Diego are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
San Diego Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a San Diego-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in San Diego Choose Amber L. Eck
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Amber L. Eck's practice in the field of employment, class action, product liability, litigation, and consumer.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, class action, and product liability, Amber L. Eck can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in San Diego
A San Diego-based practice means Amber L. Eck attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Amber L. Eck Handles in San Diego
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