Atty. Hazel Ocampo
Hazel Ocampo is an Environmental, Natural Resources, and Land Use attorney, guiding clients through the intricacies of federal, state, and local regulations including the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, CEQA, Superfund, RCRA, the Endangered Species Act, and California’s Proposition 65. Hazel regularly conducts audits and defends companies subject to government agency investigations and enforcement regarding alleged violations of environmental regulations.
Environmental & More Attorney · Serving San Diego, CA
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About Hazel Ocampo at a Glance
Hazel Ocampo is a Shareholder based in San Diego, California, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Their practice focuses on personal injury, white collar, litigation, environmental, and government. Educated at Cornell Law School J.D. Editor, Journal of Law and Public Policy (—) and University of California at Los Angeles B.A. (—). Serves clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Hazel Ocampo
- Hazel Ocampo is an Environmental, Natural Resources, and Land Use attorney, guiding clients through the intricacies of federal, state, and local regulations including the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, CEQA, Superfund, RCRA, the Endangered Species Act, and California’s Proposition 65
- Hazel regularly conducts audits and defends companies subject to government agency investigations and enforcement regarding alleged violations of environmental regulations
- Specifically, Hazel handles administrative enforcement actions before the U.S
- Department of Justice, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Regional Water Quality Control Boards, the Department of Toxic Substances Control, the Department of Environmental Health, and the Air Pollution Control District
- She also advises clients on a variety of compliance matters, renewable energy, real estate due diligence (Phase I/Phase II), and universal and hazardous waste regulations
- Hazel has represented a variety of industrial operators, including national telecommunications companies, aeronautic manufacturers, vehicle manufacturers, metal recyclers, food processors, and dry cleaners in cases involving air emissions, vapor intrusion, contaminated groundwater, surface water and soil
- Prior to entering private practice, Hazel worked for the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) where she assisted with the implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
- Prior to that, she was selected for the prestigious Executive Fellowship in the California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal/EPA)
- While with Cal/EPA, she handled matters relating to water and soil contamination and automotive issues for the Schwarzenegger Administration
- Concentrations •Air, water, and waste regulation •Real estate due diligence •Governmental investigations •Superfund and contamination •Water rights •Water resources •Renewable energy •Climate change Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, San Diego Business Journal, “100 Women of Influence in Law,” 2025 •Team Member, a Law360 “Environmental Practice Group of the Year,” 2022
Practice Areas Explained
Hazel Ocampo's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Hazel Ocampo handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Diego.
Personal Injury in San Diego
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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White Collar Crimes in San Diego
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Civil Litigation in San Diego
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Environmental Law in San Diego
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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Government & Administrative Law in San Diego
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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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 Hazel Ocampo
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 Hazel Ocampo's practice in the field of personal injury, white collar, litigation, environmental, and government.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, white collar, and litigation, Hazel Ocampo 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 Hazel Ocampo attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Hazel Ocampo Handles in San Diego
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