Monique Amanda Alarcon
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**Monique Amanda Alarcon** **Partner at Wisner Baum** **Los Angeles, CA** **Practice Areas: Civil Rights Litigation, Personal Injury** Monique Amanda Alarcon is a dedicated attorney and partner at Wisner Baum, based in Los Angeles, where she champions the rights of individuals facing significant challenges in civil rights and personal injury matters. With a robust background in pharmaceutical drug liability, defective medical devices, and consumer fraud litigation, Monique is committed to holding corporations and entities accountable for wrongdoing. She also selectively takes on cases involving police misconduct and civil rights violations, ensuring that those impacted by systemic injustices receive the representation they deserve. Before joining Wisner Baum, Monique honed her legal skills as an associate attorney at the esteemed law office of Carol A. Sobel. There, she deepened her expertise in civil rights litigation, advocating for vulnerable populations in cases centered on police accountability, homelessness, and violations of constitutional rights. Notably, Monique represented homeless individuals charged with “quality of life” offenses, actively participating in their defense during arraignments, trials, and post-conviction hearings. Monique earned her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Law & Society from the University of California in 2013, followed by her Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. During her time in law school, she externed with Public Counsel’s Children’s Rights Project, one of the nation’s largest pro bono firms, and clerked at the Disability Rights Legal Center, gaining invaluable experience in advocacy. Her academic accomplishments include drafting and filing an opening brief in a § 1983 civil rights appeal during her tenure with the Ninth Circuit Appellate Advocacy Clinic and receiving a “Top 10 Brief” award as a member of the Scott Moot Court Honors Board. With a passion for justice and a commitment to her clients, Monique Alarcon continues to be a formidable advocate for those navigating the complexities of civil rights and personal injury law in Los Angeles.
About Personal Injury Law
Personal injury attorneys represent individuals who have been injured due to the negligence of others. They work to obtain compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Common matters include car accidents, slip and fall, medical malpractice, workplace injuries.