Atty. Justin Chou
Justin received his J.D. from Berkeley Law (Boalt Hall) in 2011 and his B.A. with distinction in Political Science from UC Berkeley in 2008. As a law student, he was selected to compete in the American Association for Justice Trial Competition and the National Trial Competition on behalf of Berkeley Law.
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Justin Chou is an Associate based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on personal injury and product liability. Admitted to practice in State (2011) and California (2011). Educated at University of California, Boalt Hall School of Law (J.D., 2011). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Justin received his J.D. from Berkeley Law (Boalt Hall) in 2011 and his B.A. with distinction in Political Science from UC Berkeley in 2008
- As a law student, he was selected to compete in the American Association for Justice Trial Competition and the National Trial Competition on behalf of Berkeley Law
- In 2010-11, he co-chaired the Board of Advocates, overseeing the school's appellate, negotiation, and trial competition teams
- He was also elected Managing Editor of the California Annual Criminal Review, and in 2009 he authored an article that was published by the Berkeley Journal of Criminal Law
- After graduating from law school, Justin served the community as a Deputy Public Defender in Contra Costa County
- There he represented clients in all aspects of their criminal cases and tried fourteen jury trials
- In 2014, he brought his passion and trial experience to Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger to advocate for those who have suffered catastrophic injury and wrongful death
- Justin remains active as a coach for the Berkeley Law Mock Trial team and is a member of the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association, American Association for Justice, and Attorneys Information Exchange Group
- He is also an avid motoring enthusiast, musician, and martial artist
- Example Case Results Family v
- Various Entities $10,000,000 – global settlement Represented the family of a man who was killed by dangerous rental accommodation practices
- Minor Children v
- Various Entities $9,750,000 – global settlement Represented children who suffered birth defects due to toxic exposure
- Patient vs
- Medical Device Company and Implanting Doctor $5,500,000 – settlement Represented a woman was surgically implanted with a defective medical device
- Outdoor Diner v
- Various Entities $2,125,000 – global settlement Represented a man who suffered catastrophic brain injury when struck by a vehicle while dining outside at a popular South Bay restaurant
- Zhou v
- City of San Jose $1,000,000 – jury verdict Represented the family of a man who was killed by a negligently-inspected tree that fell in a busy San Jose public park
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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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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 Francisco 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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