Atty. John A. Montevideo

Atty. John A. Montevideo

John A. Montevideo is an Attorney at Law in Santa Ana, California, and a partner in the Law Firm of DiMarco | Araujo | Montevideo, A Professional Law Corporation.

Santa Ana Santa Ana 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About John A. Montevideo at a glance

John A. Montevideo is a Senior Partner based in Santa Ana, California, practicing at Dimarco Araujo Montevideo Attorneys At Law. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in California (1979). Educated at Western State University at Fullerton (J.D., 1978) and The Ohio State University (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Santa Ana, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

John A. Montevideo is an Attorney at Law in Santa Ana, California, and a partner in the Law Firm of DiMarco | Araujo | Montevideo, A Professional Law Corporation

Education

  • After receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree from Ohio State University in 1973, Mr. Montevideo was accepted into Western State University College of Law and relocated to California
  • While attending Western State, Mr. Montevideo worked as a respiratory therapist
  • He received his Juris Doctorate in 1978
  • Fighting for Our Clients: For the past 32+ years, Mr. Montevideo has honed his skills as a work injury and personal injury trial attorney, primarily dealing in the area of general negligence, work injury, premises liability, automobile accidents, products liability, and construction law
  • Located within the heart of Santa Ana, California, his practice handles cases in the areas of Workers Compensation and has victoriously challenged third party claims on behalf of persons who have suffered catastrophic injuries or have died while on the job
  • Mr. Montevideo works tirelessly on behalf of his clients to provide the highest level of representation possible to ensure that all of his clients are treated fairly
  • His dedication and loyalty to his practice have been widely recognized by his colleagues and peers, and have earned the respect and admiration of the legal community, which is reflected in his high rating from Martindale-Hubbell
  • Leadership, Membership & Honors: Mr. Montevideo is an active member of Consumer Attorneys of California and is currently serving as President-Elect during 2009-2010 and President during 2010-2011
  • The goal of CAOC is to seek justice for all consumers and promote advocacy through training and education
  • Involving himself with numerous committees, Mr. Montevideo has been instrumental in providing insight and guidance to the organization for various projects and undertakings, including Grassroots and Legislation, actively reviewing and advocating legislation requirements, and has testified before the California Legislature
  • Mr. Montevideo received the CAOC Presidential Award of Merit in 2000 and 2002, and the CAOC Trench Soldier Award in 2004
  • Moreover, in 2006, he was inducted into Western State University, College of Law's Hall of Fame, the highest decoration awarded by the university to honor their alumni, in recognition of an exemplary career and outstanding community and professional service
  • Mr. Montevideo has served as a Board member for the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association, and is past President of that organization, receiving the President's Award in 1998
  • Mr. Montevideo was elected to the Board of Directors for the Diversity in Law Foundation
  • The purpose of this particular organization is to promote a more racially diverse bar by supporting minority law students with financial aid and education
  • He is also an active member of the Orange County Bar Association, and participant in the Mock Trial Program of the Constitutional Rights Foundation of Orange County, a faculty member for the Orange County College of Trial Advocacy, and an active member of the American Association for Justice (formerly Association of Trial Lawyers of America)

Speaking Engagements

  • Mr. Montevideo is a frequent lecturer for the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association, the Orange County Bar Association, and Consumer Attorneys of California
  • He is also a lecturer for California State University, Fullerton
  • California State University, Long Beach
  • Western State University, College of Law
  • and Forensic Consultants Association

Family

Mr. Montevideo is the father of three adult children and resides in Orange County California with his wife Deborah Montevideo

Practice Areas Explained

John A. Montevideo's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John A. Montevideo handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Truck Accidents

John A. Montevideo is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in California →

Wrongful Death

John A. Montevideo is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in California →

Personal Injury

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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Criminal Defense

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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 Santa Ana 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John A. Montevideo

Where is John A. Montevideo's law office located?
John A. Montevideo's law practice is located in Santa Ana, California. The firm is Dimarco Araujo Montevideo Attorneys At Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John A. Montevideo handle?
John A. Montevideo focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John A. Montevideo practiced law?
John A. Montevideo has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did John A. Montevideo go to law school?
John A. Montevideo earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact John A. Montevideo for a consultation?
You can contact John A. Montevideo directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John A. Montevideo received?
John A. Montevideo's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Civil Litigation Insurance Personal Injury Accident Insurance Accidents Agricultural Tort Claims Airbag Injury Airplane Crash Litigation Alcoholic Beverage Law All Terrain Vehicle Products Liability Animal Attacks Animal Law Aquatic Injuries Automobile Accidents And Injuries Automobile Insurance Automobile Insurance Coverage Automobile Liability Automobile Negligence Automotive Crashworthiness Automotive Design Liability Automotive Products Liability Automotive Restraints Automotive Warranty Law Aviation Accidents Aviation And Aerospace Aviation Insurance Aviation Liability Aviation Litigation Bicycle Accidents Bicycle Products Liability Black Lung Boating Accidents Bodily Injury Brain Injury Breach Of Warranty Bus Accidents Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Casualty Insurance Catastrophic Injury Chemical Explosions Chemical Exposure Chemical Products Liability Civil Liability Civil Practice Civil Rights COBRA Commercial Insurance Commercial Property Insurance Commercial Vehicle Liability Common Carrier Law Common Carrier Liability Law Complex and Multi District Litigation Complex Litigation Construction Accidents Construction And Design Law Construction Arbitration Construction Claims Construction Defects Construction Equipment Liability Construction Insurance Construction Labor Law Construction Law Construction Liability Construction Litigation Construction Mediation Construction Products Liability Construction Safety Consumer Law Consumer Litigation Consumer Protection Consumer Rights Contractors Liability County Liability Criminal Law Cumulative Trauma Deferred Compensation Disability Benefits Disability Insurance Dog Bites Dram Shop Liability Electrical Injury Elevator Liability Employee Benefits Employee Benefits Litigation Employee Compensation Employee Rights Employer Liability Engineering Products Liability Environmental Products Liability ERISA Escalator Liability Excess Coverage Explosions Farm Equipment Liability Firearms Litigation First And Third Party Insurance First Party Insurance Flammable Fabrics Food Borne Disease Food Products Liability Gas Explosions General Liability General Practice Government Government Tort Liability Governmental Liability Head Injury Helicopter Crash Litigation Highway Construction Law Highway Design Liability Inadequate Security Industrial Accidents Industrial Products Liability Insurance Arbitration Insurance Bad Faith Insurance Coverage Insurance Litigation Insurance Mediation Insurance Products Insurance Recovery Intentional Torts Interstate Commerce Labor and Employment Liquor Liability Liquor Licensing Litigation Local Government Civil Rights Local Government Liability Manufacturers Liability Mass Torts Motor Carrier Law Motor Carrier Liability Motor Vehicle Accidents And Injuries Motorcycle Accidents Motorcycle Products Liability Negligence Negligent Hiring Negligent Security Occupational Cancer Occupational Injuries Occupational Safety And Health Office Equipment Products Liability OSHA Pedestrian Injuries Personal Injury Arbitration Personal Injury Mediation Personal Liability Personal Property Personal Rights Plaintiffs Personal Injury Power Line Contact Injury Premises Liability Premises Security Prevailing Wage Litigation Private Security Litigation Product Defects Product Failure Product Recall Product Safety Product Warning Labels Products Liability Products Liability Arbitration Products Liability Insurance Coverage Products Liability Mediation Propane Products Liability Property Damage Property Insurance Property Insurance Coverage Property Law Property Loss Psychological Injury Public Liability Public Transportation Law Recreational Products Liability Recreational Vehicle Products Liability Rental Vehicle Litigation Repetitive Stress Injury Roof Industry Liability Scaffolding Liability School Bus Accidents Seat Belt Injury Seatbelt Injury Self Insured Law Severe Burns Sexual Abuse Slip and Fall Spinal Injury Stucco Litigation Subway Accidents Third Party Wrongful Death Tire Defect Litigation Tire/Rim Mismatch Tort Liability Torts Tourist Injuries Toxic Exposure Toxic Tort Class Actions Toxic Torts Transit Labor Transportation Transportation Liability Transportation Safety Traumatic Brain Injury Trial Practice Truck Accidents Trucking Law Trucking Liability Uninsured And Underinsured Motorists Uninsured And Underinsured Motorists Arbitration Unintended Acceleration Vehicle Rollovers Wage And Hour Class Actions Wage and Hour Law Warranty Law Welding Products Liability Whiplash Workers Compensation Workers Compensation Arbitration Workers Compensation Mediation Workers Compensation Self Insurance Wrongful Death

Education

J.D.
Western State University at Fullerton
- 1978
B.A.
The Ohio State University
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1979

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