Desiree T. Washington

Washington Law Firm is a full-service law firm headquartered in Los Angeles County, representing individuals and companies of every size. The firm is recognized for its premier practice, providing business advice to a broad range of persons and companies.

Desiree T. Washington is the owner of Washington Law Firm. She obtained a B.A. from the University of Chicago, where she majored in Medieval and Early Modern History. Thereafter, Desiree Washington attended the University of Iowa, College of Law, where she obtained a J.D. emphasizing jurisprudence and civil rights law. Desiree Washington is licensed to practice before the highest courts in the United States, California, and the District of Columbia. She is a former research assistant to Professor Kenneth C. Kress, professor of jurisprudence and tort law, and a former prosecutor for the State Bar of California. For a number of years, Desiree Washington worked as a litigator representing high-profile clients including, but not limited to, Lloyds of London, CNA, Genentech, National Lampoon, Nokia, and Netflix. In addition to litigation, she works extensively as a business transactions attorney.

Desiree T. Washington's entrepreneurial spirit, flexibility, and innovation continue to define Washington Law Firm. The firm’s culture respects the individual’s abilities, which have combined to make Washington Law Firm a premier practice in Los Angeles.

Desiree T. Washington takes a deliberate approach to each client’s legal challenge and business opportunity, always with the goal of reaching an effective, concrete resolution. Her perspective allows her to understand her client’s business and evaluate legal issues in terms of business realities and objectives.

The firm is defined by its combination of pragmatism and innovation. She develops solutions to protect and advance our clients’ interests—with innovative thinking, a collaborative spirit, and breakthrough strategies.

University of Chicago

Undergraduate Degree

University of Iowa College of Law

Law Degree

Attorney, Owner

Washington Law Firm

2001 - Current

Prosecutor

State Bar of California

2001 - 2004

District of Columbia Bar Association

Member

2004 - Current

California State Bar  # 217368

Member

2001 - Current

American Bar Association

Member

2001 - Current

California

State Bar of California

ID Number: 217368

Since 2001

District of Columbia

District of Columbia Bar

ID Number: 983290

Since 2004

• Free Consultation
• Credit Cards Accepted
• Contingent Fees

Bankruptcy

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief

Civil Rights

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Entertainment & Sports Law

Landlord Tenant

Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

Collections

Consumer Law

Class Action, Lemon Law

DUI & DWI

Elder Law

Employment Law

Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination

Estate Planning

Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

Foreclosure Defense

Insurance Claims

Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance

Insurance Defense

International Law

Human Rights, Imports & Exports

Legal Malpractice

Products Liability

Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts

Real Estate Law

Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law

Securities Law

Tax Law

Criminal Tax Litigation, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits

Traffic Tickets

Suspended License

White Collar Crime

Workers' Compensation