Atty. Omar Issa Habbas
Raised in Los Angeles by parents who emphasized service and hard work, Omar Habbas built a legal career focused on helping people rebuild after life-changing injuries. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of the Pacific and his law degree from Santa Clara University, started as an associate with William McCann, became a junior partner, then launched his own firm in 1988.
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Omar Issa Habbas is an Attorney based in San Jose, California, practicing at Habbas Law. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and employment. Admitted to practice in California (1986). Educated at Santa Clara University School of Law (J.D., 1985) and University of the Pacific (B.A. History, 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Santa Clara County and Orange County Bar Associations Consumer Attorney of California The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Trial Lawyers of Public Justice. Serands clients in San Jose, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Raised in Los Angeles by parents who emphasized service and hard work, Omar Habbas built a legal career focused on helping people rebuild after life-changing injuries
- He received his undergraduate degree from the University of the Pacific and his law degree from Santa Clara University, started as an associate with William McCann, became a junior partner, then launched his own firm in 1988
- Omar’s practice covers catastrophic injury, wrongful death, defective drugs and devices, roadway defects, and related litigation
- Outside the office he is devoted to family—wife Rio and children Tarik, Alexandria, and Nicholas—and to fitness and travel
- he competed in bodybuilding in his youth and still trains regularly
- Philanthropy is central to his work: he supports shelters, educational institutions, hospital charities, and youth programs, and serves on Santa Clara Law’s Board of Visitors
- Omar blends vigorous representation with personal care so clients understand their options and secure the best possible recovery
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Omar Issa Habbas handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Omar Issa Habbas is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in California →
Omar Issa Habbas is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in California →
Omar Issa Habbas is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in California →
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.
Omar Issa Habbas is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Omar Issa Habbas is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
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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 San Jose 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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