Leandro H. Duran, Esq.

With a focus on catastrophic personal injury cases, I have the experience, skills and dedication to resolving all types of Personal Injury cases including:

• Car/Truck Accidents
• Motorcycle Collisions
• Trip/Slip & Fall
• Pedestrian Accidents
• Wrongful Death
• Premises Liability
• Traumatic Brain Injury

If you or family member have been affected by any of these severe injuries, please contact me as soon as possible. Too often failing to take prompt action can result in the spoilage of evidence, don’t let that happen. Contact my cellular phone number at 510-540-1046 via direct phone call or text to schedule a meeting and begin the process of seeking justice and compensation.

Educational Facts

• University of California, Walnut Creek 1978
• University of California, Hastings College of Law, 1984

Professional Facts

• Admitted to California State Bar on January 17, 1986
• Appointed by the Board of Governors to serve the Commission
• Volunteer Discovery Commissioner for Contra Costa Superior Court (2019-2021)

Bar Activities

• Member of the La Raza Lawyers Association, Alameda Chapter; President (1996 to 2000)
• Served as member of the California State Bar’s Executive Committee on Law Practice Management from 1987 to 1990
• Member of the California State Bar’s Executive Committee on Solo and Small Firms (1995-1998), (1998-1999) State Bar Chair
• Member of Earl Warren American Inn of Court (1997 to 2001)
• Member of the State Bar’s Trusts & Estate Law Section
• Member of the State Bar’s Litigation Section

Specialties

• Personal Injury and Estate Planning

Law Practice

• Solo Practice commencing in Richmond, California.
• Solo Practice in Oakland and San Jose, California (1991-93) .
• Solo practice in Walnut Creek (1994 to 1999)
• Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Duran, Gonzales, Ochoa & Tafoya (1999 to 2001).
• Co-Founder & Managing partner, Duran, Ochoa & Icaza (2001 to 2004)
• Alameda County Bar Association Distinguished Law Firm Award (2003)
• Honored as Hispanic Hero by the Oakland Raiders (2003)
• Solo Practice in Walnut Creek (2004 to 2008)
• Oakland Centro Legal de la Raza Visionary Leadership Award (2006)
• Served on Alameda County Bar Associations Judicial Evaluations Committee (2007)
• Solo Practice in San Jose (2009 to 2010)
• Solo Practice in El Sobrante (2011-2015)
• Solo Practice in Walnut Creek (2016 to present)