Atty. Laurel Alexandra Buchanan

Atty. Laurel Alexandra Buchanan

Laurel Buchanan is a partner at Decker and Buchanan Law which focuses on Civil matters including Business Law, Real Estate Law, and Personal Injury. The firm also handles Criminal Law and Probate matters in the Inland Empire region.

Riverside Riverside 13 yrs experience 13 year
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Profile Summary

About Laurel Alexandra Buchanan at a glance

Laurel Alexandra Buchanan is an Attorney based in Riverside, California, practicing at The Law Offices of Laurel A. Buchanan Inc.. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, car accidents, drug crimes, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in California (2013). Educated at California Southern Law School J.D. Chapman University, Fowler School of Law (LL.M., 2023). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Riverside, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Laurel Buchanan is a partner at Decker and Buchanan Law which focuses on Civil matters including Business Law, Real Estate Law, and Personal Injury
  • The firm also handles Criminal Law and Probate matters in the Inland Empire region
  • Ms. Buchanan is a Southern California native who has been active in the legal community for many years
  • While obtaining a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Management, Ms. Buchanan was chosen to intern for local County Counsel in the Temecula area
  • After interning for County Counsel in Dependency Court, Ms. Buchanan pursued a Juris Doctorate degree
  • Ms. Buchanan attended California Southern Law School in the evenings while working as a Law Clerk on civil law matters during the day
  • After graduating first in her class, she went on to open her own firm
  • Ms. Buchanan later partnered up with Attorney Jeffrey Decker to form the law firm of Decker and Buchanan
  • Together they bring experience and expertise, along with compassion and concern, to their legal practice
  • Ms. Buchanan is aware of the challenges that individuals face when having to deal with legal problems
  • Ms. Buchanan and her staff enjoy spending the necessary time to educate clients

Practice Areas Explained

Laurel Alexandra Buchanan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Laurel Alexandra Buchanan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Car Accidents

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Drug Crimes

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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 Riverside 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 Laurel Alexandra Buchanan

Where is Laurel Alexandra Buchanan's law office located?
Laurel Alexandra Buchanan's law practice is located in Riverside, California. The firm is The Law Offices of Laurel A. Buchanan Inc.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Laurel Alexandra Buchanan handle?
Laurel Alexandra Buchanan focuses on dui/dwi, car accidents, drug crimes, personal injury, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Laurel Alexandra Buchanan practiced law?
Laurel Alexandra Buchanan has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
Where did Laurel Alexandra Buchanan go to law school?
Laurel Alexandra Buchanan earned their education at (LL.M., 2023).
How can I contact Laurel Alexandra Buchanan for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Laurel Alexandra Buchanan received?
Laurel Alexandra Buchanan's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

LL.M.
California Southern Law School J.D. Chapman University, Fowler School of Law
- 2023

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2013

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