Business Details
50 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Oxnard Legal Advocates
The Law Offices of Richard L. Francis and Associates have provided dedicated legal representation since 1976, specializing in personal injury, bankruptcy, labor law, real estate, trust litigation, and environmental law. Our team prioritizes personalized client service, maintaining an open-door policy and offering Spanish-speaking support to serve Ventura County, Santa Barbara County, and Los Angeles County. With decades of experience, we prepare every case as though it will go to trial, ensuring thorough investigative procedures and insurance negotiations to maximize client compensation.Our attorneys, including former Ventura Mayor Richard Francis and members of the Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Association, have secured numerous seven-figure settlements, including the largest Workers Compensation award in Ventura County. We offer free initial consultations and operate a 24-hour response team to address urgent legal needs.
Services
Personal Injury Law
Bankruptcy Law
Labor Law
Real Estate Law
Trust Litigation
Environmental Law
Dog Bite Injuries
Wrongful Death
Auto Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- We have recovered the largest Workers Compensation award in Ventura County history ($6.9 million).
- Our team includes a former Ventura Mayor and members of leading legal associations.
- We offer 24-hour response and Spanish-speaking legal services for diverse communities.
- We handle all case aspects including property damage claims and insurance negotiations.
- We prepare every case for trial to maximize settlement outcomes through thorough preparation.
Associations and certifications
- Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Association
- Consumer Attorneys of California
Services
Personal Injury Law
We represent clients injured in car, motorcycle, and truck accidents, dog bites, and workplace incidents. Our attorneys negotiate with insurers to reduce medical liens and recover compensation for lost wages, scarring, and long-term disabilities. With decades of trial experience, we prepare every case for litigation to maximize settlements.
Bankruptcy Law
Our firm specializes in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy filings to eliminate unsecured debt and protect assets. We help clients restructure payments to save homes and vehicles while negotiating principal reductions on mortgages and car loans through court-approved repayment plans.
Labor Law
We advocate for workers facing wage theft, unsafe conditions, and discrimination. Our practice includes class-action suits and individual claims to recover unpaid wages, secure workers' compensation benefits, and enforce protections under state and federal labor laws.
Dog Bite Injuries
We help victims of dog bites recover medical costs and compensation for scarring. Our team works with plastic surgeons to minimize permanent damage and negotiates with homeowners' insurers to secure full policy limits, as demonstrated in recent $100,000+ settlements.
Wrongful Death
We provide compassionate representation for families losing loved ones in accidents. Our attorneys prove liability, calculate economic losses, and recover compensation for funeral costs, lost income, and emotional suffering while navigating complex insurance investigations.
People
Richard L. Francis
Attorney & Founder
Former Ventura Mayor with 45+ years of legal experience, co-author of Ventura County's SOAR environmental initiative, and recipient of the Ventura County Star's Readers Choice award for favorite lawyer.
Charles William Oaks
Attorney
Experienced trial lawyer with multiple seven-figure verdicts in personal injury and labor law cases, focusing on catastrophic injury representation and complex litigation.
Alta Manzo
Attorney
Dedicated legal advocate with expertise in bankruptcy proceedings and real estate law, providing strategic debt relief solutions and property dispute resolution services.
Juan Gonzalez
Executive Administrator
Former licensed insurance agent with six years of claims-handling experience, specializing in identifying coverage gaps and negotiating settlements with insurance companies.
Questions
What personal injury cases do you handle?
We handle car, motorcycle, truck, and dog bite injuries, wrongful death claims, and workplace accidents with a focus on maximizing compensation through settlements or trials.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations to evaluate your case and discuss legal options without upfront costs.
Can you help with bankruptcy filings?
Yes, we specialize in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies to eliminate debt and protect assets like homes and vehicles.
Are your attorneys available after hours?
Yes, our 24-hour response team handles urgent legal matters and offers Spanish-language support for clients.
How are labor law cases resolved?
We pursue unpaid wages and workplace protections through individual claims or class-action lawsuits, leveraging decades of litigation experience.
What makes your firm different?
Our combination of trial preparation, free consultations, and multilingual services sets us apart in client-focused legal representation.
