Gastélum Law fights for the preservation of rights by seeking justice for our clients and helping them navigate the legal process with dignity.

We will seek the truth and get you justice.

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Denisse O. Gastélum

Experienced civil rights litigator

who employs her defense experience to achieve justice.

Advocate who collaborates

with diverse stakeholders to propose innovative strategies and solutions.

Effective communicator

who works with community leaders to educate and mobilize community members.

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Results

Denisse O. Gastélum has been instrumental in securing many victories in high profile cases, including:
Civil Rights | Inmate-on-Inmate Violence
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Settlement on behalf the family of a man who suffered a brain injury at a county jail following an attack by a known violent inmate

Civil Rights | Jail Suicide
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Settlement on behalf the family of a man who died by suicide at a county jail

Wrongful Death | Premises Liability
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Settlement on behalf of a family whose son was crushed to death by a 50-ton front loader at a recycling yard

Civil Rights | Police Shooting
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Settlement on behalf of an unarmed man who was shot and killed by sheriff’s deputies and police officers during a multi-agency task force
CIVIL RIGHTS | POLICE SHOOTING
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Settlement on behalf of a mentally ill man who was shot and killed by
deputies while holding a wooden stick during a 5150 call for service

Civil Rights | Uncontrollable Impulse
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Settlement on behalf of the family of a man who died by suicide during a chemical weapon assault by a militarized police force

Civil Rights | Jail Suicide
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Settlement on behalf of the father of a man who died by suicide in a county jail as a result of not being monitored despite being classified as “high risk suicide”
Sexual Abuse
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Settlement on behalf of a former student who was sexually abused by USC gynecologist Dr. George Tyndall

Emotional Distress | Trucking Accident
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Settlement on behalf of a high school student who suffered Post Traumatic Stress Disorder during a crash involving a tractor-trailer and bus, killing 10 high school students and causing severe burns and injuries to dozens of other students

Civil Rights | Excessive Force
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Settlement on behalf of a woman who was severely beaten by a police officer during a traffic stop

Catastrophic Injury | Dependent Adult Abuse
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Settlement on behalf of a special needs adult who suffered a fractured femur during a restraint hold at an adult day care facility

Civil Rights | Attempted Suicide
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Settlement on behalf of a man who attempted suicide in jail

Catastrophic Injury | Trucking Accident
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Settlement on behalf of a high school student who suffered third degree burns during a crash involving a tractor-trailer and bus

Civil Rights | Police Shooting
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Settlement on behalf of the children of a 71-year-old mentally ill man who was shot and killed by police officers while holding a pair of scissors during a 5150 call for service

Civil Rights | Police Shooting
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Settlement on behalf of a man who was shot and killed by officers while holding a pocketknife
Wrongful Death | Trucking Accident
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Settlement on behalf of a family whose son was killed in a crash involving a speeding truck during rush hour

Civil Rights | Sexual Harassment
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Pre-Lawsuit Settlement on behalf of a woman who was sexually harassed by a politician

*These results, testimonials, or endorsements do not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter.