Lawyer Overview

Portasha R. Moore was born in Phoenix, Arizona. At an early age, Portasha moved to Lynwood, California with her parents, where she remained until graduating from high school. Portasha has known since the age of five that she would be an attorney. She has always enjoyed assisting others in solving their personal and business problems.

Portasha graduated in 1993 from California State University at Long Beach with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. She then attended Western State University College of Law in Fullerton, California, graduating in 1997.

After graduating from law school, Portasha worked for the civil litigation defense firm, Waters, McCluskey and Bohle in Santa Monica, California. In 2000, she was offered a position to train under John E. Sweeney, and Carl E. Douglas, who were former associates of Johnnie L. Cochran.

Portasha worked under Mr. Sweeney and Mr. Douglas for five years, where she developed her trial skills and tried criminal and civil cases. She obtained many not-guilty verdicts in criminal jury trials and multi-million dollar awards in civil trials.

While working for the John E. Sweeney Law Offices, Portasha represented Guillermo Flores Jr., who was severely injured in an automobile accident, sustaining severe brain damage. In April 2005, Portasha obtained a 2 million-dollar settlement for Mr. Flores.

In August 2005, Portasha was able to accomplish her lifelong dream, and opened the Law Offices Portasha R. Moore, where she practices family law and estate planning. Portasha is a member of the legal advisory board for the Jenesse Center, Inc., a domestic violence shelter for battered women.

Hours:  M-F - 9:00a to 5:00p (Additional hours by appointment).

Areas of Practice

• Family Law and Divorce
• Estate Planning, Wills, and Trusts
• Probate and Estate Administration
• Personal Injury Claims
• Criminal Defense

West Practice Categories

Mediation, Police Misconduct, Grand Jury Proceedings, Prisoners' Rights, Search & Seizure Protections, Criminal Law, Criminal Fraud, DUI/DWI, Drug Violations, Felonies, Juvenile Crimes, Misdemeanor, Traffic Violations, Estate Planning, Elder Law, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Living Wills, Powers of Attorney and Appointment, Trusts, Wills, Family Law, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Childrens' Rights, Collaborative Law, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Domestic Violence & Neglect, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Disability, Medicare & Medicaid, Nursing Home, Litigation & Appeals, State Appellate Practice, State Trial Practice, Personal Injury -- Plaintiff, Animal Bites -- Plaintiff, Assault & Battery -- Plaintiff, Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff, Premises Liability -- Plaintiff, Property Damage -- Plaintiff, Slip and Fall -- Plaintiff, Wrongful Death -- Plaintiff, Probate & Estate Administration, Estate Administration, Medical Malpractice, Estate & Gift Taxation

Pro Bono Activities

• Legal Advisory Board, Jenesse Center, Inc.

Past Employment Positions

• John E. Sweeney Law Offices, Associate, 2000 - 2005
• Waters, McCluskey and Bohle, Associate, 1997 - 2000

Education

• Western State University College of Law, Fullerton, California, 1997
  J.D.
• California State University at Long Beach, Long Beach, California, 1993
  B.S. in Criminal Justice

Offers Free Initial Consultation

Address

Biltmore Court, Seventh Floor
520 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90071-2600

Office Hours

Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Additional hours available by appointment

Phones

(213) 683-5323

Faxes

(213) 627-7795

Emails

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Websites

http://www.portashamoore.com