The English Law Firm has been providing exemplary legal services and assistance to the public since 1996.

The lead attorney for the firm, Robert C. English, is a premier litigator and negotiator that will work diligently to achieve results for you in your legal matter.

As an attorney, Mr. English is well experienced in the areas of Criminal Defense, Family Law, Civil Litigation, Unlawful Detainer, and Estate Planning as well as General Legal assistance.

Mr. English is also experienced and available as a Mediator and Arbitrator to offer clients options to resolve their matters by acting as a neutral for Alternative Dispute Resolution.

Robert C. English has performed duties as a judge pro tem in Los Angeles County, receiving a Certificate of Appreciation for his service. He has served as a Family Law Mediator in the Southwest District, Los Angeles Superior Court, a Mandatory Fee Arbitrator for the Orange County Bar Association, and as a Judge Advocate General Officer (Captain) in the military. His military decorations include the National Defense Service Medal, the California Commendation Medal, Army Service Ribbon, and Parachute Badge.

Mr. English holds a Bachelor of Arts in Geography from the University of Southern California and received his Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. He is also a graduate of the United States Army Armor Officer Basic Course where he was named to the Commandant's List, graduating in the top 20%. His military experience included active duty service as a Armor Branch Officer during Desert Shield and Desert Storm. During Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, Mr. English provided reserve service as a Judge Advocate for deploying troops.

An avid writer, Mr. English has written two novels, a screenplay, several short stories and legal articles.

Mr. English is admitted to practice before all California State Courts, The Central and Southern Districts (CA) of the U.S. District Court, and the United States Supreme Court.

The firm is available for cases generally in the counties of Orange, Riverside, Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Bernardino. Representation in other counties or out-of-state can be discussed with the firm on a case by case basis.

Criminal Defense
DUI/DWI
Traffic Violations
Family Law
Dissolution/Legal Separation
Child Support/Spousal Support
Child Custody/Visitation
Domestic Violence/Restraining Orders
Contempt
Adoption
Guardianship
Juvenile Dependency
Major Felonies
Misdemeanors
Three Strikes
Administrative Hearings
Drug Crimes/Diversion
Federal Crimes
Unlawful Detainer
Evictions (Landlord)
Eviction Defense (Tenant)
Estate Planning/Probate
Wills
Trusts/Trust Administration
Probate of Estates
Civil Litigation
Auto Accident/Injury (Defense)
Premises Liability/Slip And Fall (Defense)
Malpractice/Professional Negligence (Defense)
Business Litigation/Contract Disputes (Defense) Arbitration
Mediation
Alternative Dispute Resolution