About John Ramirez

Mr. Ramirez has been instrumental in conducting and defending Internal Affairs investigations, Skelly hearings, arbitrations and Writs in defense of police associations throughout the State of California. With his intimate knowledge of California Labor Laws, The Ramirez Firm has played a vital role ensuring the rights and careers of employees continue to be safeguarded.

Education. John R. Ramirez graduated from UCLA in California in 1994 receiving a BA in Political Science and History. Mr. Ramirez received his Juris Doctor from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in 1998. During law school, Mr. Ramirez was awarded Honors in Trial Advocacy, Best Oral Advocates and the Outstanding Moot Court Graduate Award, all prestigious recognitions of academic excellence. Mr. Ramirez also received many honors and awards for his oral advocacy and legal writing ability, including numerous published articles within the Southern California legal community.

Experience. After law school, Mr. Ramirez worked as a Deputy District Attorney for the Alameda, Kern and San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Offices. Over the course of 7 years, he conducted numerous misdemeanors (15) and felony (72) jury trials. After his tenure, Mr. Ramirez applied his law enforcement experience and trial skills to Police Civil Rights Litigation defense. Mr. Ramirez has represented the Los Angeles and San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, defending peace officers in excessive force and unlawful shooting civil suits.