Business Details
Trusted Monterey Legal Team for Personal Injury & Criminal Defense Cases
At the Biegel Law Firm, we take a collaborative team approach to each case, leveraging nearly 150 years of combined litigation experience. Our Monterey County personal injury attorneys have successfully obtained millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for clients, helping them manage medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. We are recognized by prestigious legal organizations, including Northern California Super Lawyers and the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, and hold an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell.Our commitment to personalized client service includes free consultations and a willingness to go the distance to secure justice. With a proven track record in complex cases, including insurance bad faith and wrongful death, we prioritize client rights and maintain transparency throughout the legal process.
Services
Personal Injury
Criminal Defense
Civil Litigation
Wrongful Death
ATV Accidents
Car Accidents
Premises Liability
Products Liability
Truck Accidents
DUI Defense
Highlights and features
- Over 150 years of combined litigation experience
- Proven track record of multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements
- Collaborative team approach with external investigators and experts
- AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell for ethical standards and legal excellence
- Free, no-obligation consultations with personalized case strategy
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent
- American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
- Northern California Super Lawyers
- Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
- San Francisco magazine Top Attorneys in California
What people say
Changed my opinion about lawyers
By my side throughout
Tenacity, skill, kindness
Highest quality legal service
Compassionate and dedicated
Services
Personal Injury
Our personal injury attorneys advocate for clients injured in preventable accidents, including car crashes and premises liability. We handle medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering compensation claims. With a focus on client-centered representation, we leverage decades of trial experience to secure favorable verdicts and settlements.
Criminal Defense
We defend clients facing felony and misdemeanor charges, including DUI, drug crimes, and domestic violence. Our approach combines aggressive advocacy with strategic defense planning to protect client freedoms. With experience in jury trials and plea negotiations, we aim to minimize legal consequences and preserve rights.
Wrongful Death
Our wrongful death attorneys represent families who lost loved ones due to negligence or malice. We pursue compensation for funeral costs, lost income, and emotional damages. Through expert testimony and thorough investigations, we hold responsible parties accountable in cases involving accidents and product failures.
Civil Litigation
We handle complex civil litigation matters including business disputes, contract breaches, and fraud cases. Our team prepares for trial while exploring settlement opportunities to maximize client interests. With experience in jury trials and appellate advocacy, we protect business and individual assets.
ATV Accidents
Our ATV accident lawyers represent clients injured in off-road vehicle crashes caused by mechanical defects or operator negligence. We pursue compensation for spinal injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and related medical costs. Through product liability claims and accident reconstruction, we establish liability against manufacturers and negligent parties.
People
Lawrence E. Biegel
Lead Attorney
With over 50 years of experience, Mr. Biegel specializes in criminal defense and civil litigation. An ABOTA inductee, he has secured multi-million dollar verdicts in complex cases including insurance bad faith and wrongful death lawsuits.
Cristina Almada Biegel
Attorney
Cristina focuses on personal injury and civil litigation, contributing to significant settlements in catastrophic injury cases. She collaborates with experts to build strong claims for clients across Monterey County.
Joseph A. Cisneros
Attorney
Joseph represents clients in personal injury and criminal defense matters, leveraging trial experience to negotiate favorable plea deals and verdicts. He prioritizes client communication throughout the legal process.
Victoria Schermer-Kleinkopf
Attorney
Victoria specializes in personal injury litigation, managing complex cases involving premises liability and product defects. She advocates for client recovery through settlements and courtroom trials.
Lupita Fernandez
Attorney
Lupita focuses on criminal defense and civil litigation, providing strategic representation in DUI and drug crime cases. She works to minimize penalties while maintaining client confidentiality and rights.
Questions
What practice areas does Biegel Law Firm specialize in?
We specialize in personal injury, criminal defense, civil litigation, wrongful death, ATV accidents, car crashes, premises liability, and products liability cases.
How does the firm handle personal injury cases?
We pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering through settlements or trials, using expert witnesses and accident reconstruction when needed.
What makes Biegel Law Firm different from other law firms?
Our 150+ combined years of experience, multi-million dollar verdict track record, and personalized client approach with free consultations set us apart.
Do you handle cases outside Monterey County?
Yes, we represent clients statewide and nationally, including cases in California's Central Valley, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
What payment options are available?
We work on contingency for personal injury cases - you pay nothing unless we win your case.
How can I schedule a consultation?
Call us at (831) 373-3700 to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with our legal team.
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