Christian Contreras
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Christian Contreras

Attorney, civil rights activist, and community advocate.

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Mr. Contreras has a robust law practice in the areas of civil rights, personal injury, trials and criminal defense. Mr. Contreras litigates a broad range of cases primarily focused on wrongful death cases and civil rights cases affecting constitutional rights. On average, Mr. Contreras takes at least seven (7) cases to trial per year. Mr. Contreras has also successfully prevailed at the Ninth Circuit of Appeals. Mr. Contreras is the principal of the Law Offices of Christian Contreras, PLC which is a multi-attorney firm.

Mr. Contreras currently serves on the board of directors for the following non-profit organizations: East Los Angeles College Foundation, Protesters Defense Alliance, Mexican American Bar Association, Peoples College of Law, and Los Angeles Trial Lawyers' Charities Mr. Contreras also serves as the legal advisor for the League of United Latin American Citizens.

Finally, Mr. Contreras also teaches civil rights at the law school, Peoples College of Law.

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$25,000,000 Civil Rights Case$5,000,000 Wrongful Death Case$2,836,800 Street Vendor Verdict$2,800,000 Civil Rights Case$2,750,000 Civil Rights Case$2,500,000 Civil Rights CaseNot Guilty Verdict in Felony Criminal Case$1,750,000 Post-Trial Civil Rights Settlement$50,000 Protestor CaseJudicial Diversion in Criminal Case$85,000 Case against Delta Airlines$600,000 Civil Rights Case$400,000 Civil Rights Case$3,300,000 JAIL DEATH CASE$25,000,000 Civil Rights Case$5,000,000 Wrongful Death Case$2,836,800 Street Vendor Verdict$2,800,000 Civil Rights Case$2,750,000 Civil Rights Case$2,500,000 Civil Rights CaseNot Guilty Verdict in Felony Criminal Case$1,750,000 Post-Trial Civil Rights Settlement$50,000 Protestor CaseJudicial Diversion in Criminal Case$85,000 Case against Delta Airlines$600,000 Civil Rights Case$400,000 Civil Rights Case$3,300,000 JAIL DEATH CASE

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Miriham Antonio
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Miriham Antonio

Miriham Antonio is a UCI Law student focused on civil rights, criminal defense, and Latina leadership.

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Miriham Antonio is a third-year law student at the University of California, Irvine School of Law, specializing in civil rights and criminal defense. She is set to graduate in May 2025. She earned her bachelor's degree magna cum laude from the University of Southern California in 2020.

Miriham has gained extensive legal experience through externships and pro bono work. She externed with the civil division of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of California and later with Chief Judge Emeritus Philip S. Gutierrez of the U.S. District Court. In law school, she has dedicated herself to pro bono service, working with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Mississippi Center for Legal Services, and the UCI Criminal Justice Clinic, where she assisted in representing clients in criminal defense cases.

Beyond her legal work, Miriham is deeply involved in leadership and advocacy. She serves as the Student Vice-Chair of the Mexican-American Bar Association and sits on the board of the Latina Public Service Academy, an organization committed to empowering Latinas to pursue careers in public service and leadership.

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$25,000,000 Civil Rights Case$5,000,000 Wrongful Death Case$2,836,800 Street Vendor Verdict$2,800,000 Civil Rights Case$2,750,000 Civil Rights Case$2,500,000 Civil Rights CaseNot Guilty Verdict in Felony Criminal Case$1,750,000 Post-Trial Civil Rights Settlement$50,000 Protestor CaseJudicial Diversion in Criminal Case$85,000 Case against Delta Airlines$600,000 Civil Rights Case$400,000 Civil Rights Case$3,300,000 JAIL DEATH CASE$25,000,000 Civil Rights Case$5,000,000 Wrongful Death Case$2,836,800 Street Vendor Verdict$2,800,000 Civil Rights Case$2,750,000 Civil Rights Case$2,500,000 Civil Rights CaseNot Guilty Verdict in Felony Criminal Case$1,750,000 Post-Trial Civil Rights Settlement$50,000 Protestor CaseJudicial Diversion in Criminal Case$85,000 Case against Delta Airlines$600,000 Civil Rights Case$400,000 Civil Rights Case$3,300,000 JAIL DEATH CASE

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Racial discrimination is illegal—but it still happens. Learn how The Christian Contreras Firm helps Californians stand up to injustice and demand accountability through civil rights litigation.

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Wrongful Death by Police or Jail Misconduct in California: How Families Can Seek Justice

Families deserve answers and justice after losing a loved one to police violence or jail misconduct. Discover your rights and how The Christian Contreras Firm can help you hold authorities accountable.

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How to Fight Back Against Police Brutality in California: Your Legal Rights and Next Steps

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Alex coolman, Esq.
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Alex coolman, Esq.

Alex Coolman is a civil rights attorney with a background in postconviction advocacy and prison litigation.

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Alex Coolman spent more than a decade focused on postconviction representation in state and federal court for individuals convicted of serious felonies before pivoting towards civil rights litigation, motivated in part by the frequency with which his incarcerated clients were abused and neglected in California prisons. He has litigated cases involving wrongful death, excessive force, retaliation, and jail and prison conditions. He is a member of the National Police Accountability Project (NPAP), the Consumer Attorney Association of Los Angeles (CAALA), and Consumer Attorneys of San Diego (CASD).

Alex Coolman is an associate attorney with the firm.

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$25,000,000 Civil Rights Case$5,000,000 Wrongful Death Case$2,836,800 Street Vendor Verdict$2,800,000 Civil Rights Case$2,750,000 Civil Rights Case$2,500,000 Civil Rights CaseNot Guilty Verdict in Felony Criminal Case$1,750,000 Post-Trial Civil Rights Settlement$50,000 Protestor CaseJudicial Diversion in Criminal Case$85,000 Case against Delta Airlines$600,000 Civil Rights Case$400,000 Civil Rights Case$3,300,000 JAIL DEATH CASE$25,000,000 Civil Rights Case$5,000,000 Wrongful Death Case$2,836,800 Street Vendor Verdict$2,800,000 Civil Rights Case$2,750,000 Civil Rights Case$2,500,000 Civil Rights CaseNot Guilty Verdict in Felony Criminal Case$1,750,000 Post-Trial Civil Rights Settlement$50,000 Protestor CaseJudicial Diversion in Criminal Case$85,000 Case against Delta Airlines$600,000 Civil Rights Case$400,000 Civil Rights Case$3,300,000 JAIL DEATH CASE

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Standing Up to Racial Discrimination in California: How Civil Rights Litigation Protects Your Freedom

Racial discrimination is illegal—but it still happens. Learn how The Christian Contreras Firm helps Californians stand up to injustice and demand accountability through civil rights litigation.

5 min
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Wrongful Death by Police or Jail Misconduct in California: How Families Can Seek Justice

Families deserve answers and justice after losing a loved one to police violence or jail misconduct. Discover your rights and how The Christian Contreras Firm can help you hold authorities accountable.

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How to Fight Back Against Police Brutality in California: Your Legal Rights and Next Steps

Victims of police brutality in California deserve justice. Learn about your rights, the legal process, and how The Christian Contreras Firm can help you pursue accountability.

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