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Contact
Email
Phone
(626) 618-9374
Address
225 S Lake Ave Ste 300, Pasadena, CA, 91101-3009, US
Professional
About
Manuel A. Medrano is a dedicated personal injury attorney based in Pasadena, CA, and a founding partner at Medrano & Carlton. With a strong commitment to advocating for his clients, Manuel brings a wealth of experience and a passion for justice to every case he handles. His extensive background includes representing a diverse clientele ranging from business professionals and educators to medical practitioners and entertainment industry members, as well as various business entities. Known for his tenacious approach, Manuel has earned the trust of clients and referrals from fellow attorneys who recognize his unwavering dedication to their cases. His experience encompasses both state and federal court, where he has successfully navigated complex legal challenges and fought aggressively for his clients' rights. Before establishing his law firm, Manuel served as a federal prosecutor in the Los Angeles U.S. Attorney's Office, where he tried 60 cases to verdict without losing a jury trial. This invaluable experience allows him to understand the intricacies of prosecution, giving him a strategic advantage in personal injury cases. Additionally, he is an accomplished legal analyst, frequently appearing on local and national media platforms, and he shares his knowledge as an adjunct law professor. With a Harvard Law School education, Manuel A. Medrano combines legal expertise with a genuine concern for his clients' well-being, making him a formidable advocate in the field of personal injury law.
About White Collar Crime Law
White collar crime attorneys defend individuals and corporations accused of financial crimes. They handle complex fraud and regulatory investigations. Common matters include fraud, embezzlement, securities violations, money laundering.
Credentials
Education
1981 Harvard Law School JD - Juris Doctor 1978 Harvard College AB - Bachelor of Arts, cum laude
Languages
English | Spanish
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2016 Top Attorney, Los Angeles Magazine 2015 Super Lawyer, White Collar Criminal Defense, Los Angeles Magazine 2012 Top Criminal Defense Attorney, Pasadena Magazine 2004 Golden Mike--"Kiki" (Kiki Camarena story), Radio & Television News Association 1996 Emmy--O.J. Simpson: The Trial, Los Angeles Television Academy
Publications
2016 Los Angeles Daily Journal Dynamic Duo (profile of Manny Medrano) 2015 Antelope Valley Times Suspected DUI driver crashes into Lancaster home, woman killed 2015 Antelope Valley Times Man pleads not guilty in crash that killed elderly woman sleeping inside Lancaster home 2015 Los Angeles Times Club owner indicted on charges of laundering money for Mexico drug trade 2015 The Press Nightclub owner accused of money laundering to help drug traffickers
Associations
2016 - Present Los Angeles County Library Foundation Board Member 2014 - Present Justice at Stake Board Member 1982 - Present State Bar of California Attorney Member 2012 - 2013 Los Angeles County Bar Association Board of Trustees--Chair of Communications 2011 - 2013 Goodwill Industries of Southern California Board Member
Speaking
2016 ABA Midyear Meeting Future of Latinos in the Law 2015 UCLA Undergraduate Class Latinos and the Law 2015 U.S. Attorney's Office: Hispanic Heritage Month Hispanic Heritage Month 2015 San Gabriel Valley Bar Association Monthly Meeting Dealing with the Media in High Profile Cases 2015 Los Angeles County Law Library: Los Angeles Law Training White Collar Law
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Updated: Jun 04, 2026