Atty. Leonard Sandoval
“From a young age, I knew I wanted to become a lawyer. Long before I had ever met one, based on what I read in books and saw in movies, I believed lawyers were smart people who wore suits and helped others solve serious problems.
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Leonard Sandoval is a Lead Trial Attorney based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Weitz & Luxenberg, P.C.. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court (CA Central) U.S. Court of Appeals (Ninth Circuit) (2010) and Washington (2026). Educated at UCLA School of Law (J.D., 2010) and California State University, Fullerton (B.A., 2007). Active member of American Association for Justice Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles Consumer Attorneys of California. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- “From a young age, I knew I wanted to become a lawyer
- Long before I had ever met one, based on what I read in books and saw in movies, I believed lawyers were smart people who wore suits and helped others solve serious problems
- That idea of helping people when they need it most still drives my work today.” As a successful trial lawyer, Lenny Sandoval brings experience and compassion to his work as a member of the Weitz & Luxenberg mesothelioma and asbestos team
- In April 2011, when Mr. Sandoval joined W&L, he began representing plaintiffs in asbestos litigation
- Since then, his career has been devoted to advocating for families who have lost loved ones far too soon.Working with Clients Facing Unimaginable LossFor most of his career, Mr. Sandoval has worked with extraordinary people facing unimaginable loss - spouses who lost partners, children who lost parents, and families forced to navigate life without someone they depended on
- Many of his clients lost not just loved ones, but years they should have had together: retirements, anniversaries, and the chance to watch their children and grandchildren grow.“While the work I do can never get them their loved ones back, I can make sure that they see some semblance of justice and the companies responsible for their loss are held to account,” emphasizes Mr. Sandoval.Focusing on Trial Work for Asbestos Exposure VictimsHe has represented clients across the country and handled every phase of their cases, from start to finish
- Since 2017, much of his practice has focused on trial work.After serving as second chair on several trials, he had the opportunity to lead his first trial in 2022. “That trial remains the proudest moment of my career,” Mr. Sandoval explains.“After weeks of trial, my team secured a meaningful verdict in favor of our client
- It was a powerful reminder of why this work matters and the impact a dedicated legal team can have on the lives of people seeking accountability.”Mr
- Sandoval continues, “I have been trying to replicate that moment ever since - and I intend to spend the rest of my career doing just that: fighting for families, pursuing justice, and making sure their voices are heard.”Outside the OfficeMr
- Sandoval is licensed to practice law in the state of California.He earned his J.D. from the UCLA School of Law in Los Angeles and his B.A. from California State University, Fullerton
- His B.A. was in sociology.When he’s not working, Mr. Sandoval enjoys spending time with his wife and coterie of pets (four dogs and two cats), traveling the world, cooking, and playing music
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 Los Angeles 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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