In law school he was an editor for the scholarly Arizona Law Review. He excelled in trial competitions, winning his law school closing argument competition, and representing his law school in the State closing argument competition.
Right out of law school Mr. Flores joined the Arizona Supreme Court as a law clerk to Justice James Duke Cameron. Only 10 persons from across the country are awarded the high honor of working with this Court each year. Mr. Flores helped write Supreme Court decisions touching issues in trial evidence and death penalty appeals.
Mr. Flores passed the Arizona and California State bar examinations and practiced civil law with a major law firm in both states. He maintains his law license in each state.
Mr. Flores holds an AV Peer Review Rating. AV is the preeminent Rating, achievable only after admission to the bar for at least ten years, indicating the highest level of legal ability and ethics; The pinnacle of professional excellence. See Martindale-Hubbell
Former Orange County Senior Deputy District Attorney
Mr. Flores achieved the position of senior deputy district attorney in his twelve years with the Orange County District Attorney's office. Senior positions are reserved for only the best trial lawyers in the district attorney's office. Mr. Flores has tried more than 100 cases to verdict.Top Criminal Attorney in Orange County
As a former senior deputy DA in Orange County, Mr. Flores prosecuted serious and violent felony cases in Orange County. He spent four years in the sexual assault unit trying rape, spousal rape, and child molestation cases. He also handled related Internet crimes. Mr. Flores also spent three years in the white-collar crime unit handling major fraud, insurance fraud, embezzlement, and other sophisticated fraud charges. In addition, Mr. Flores handled other serious felonies including three strikes, attempted murder, kidnapping, and robbery. He was also assigned to the search warrant task force and headed special investigations into health care fraud and workers' compensation fraud. During this time period, Mr. Flores developed a reputation as one of the finest trial lawyers in Orange County.
Mr. Flores has handled numerous misdemeanor criminal charges and civic infractions including DUI, petty theft, assault, battery, drug possession, domestic violence, and other offenses. As a criminal defense attorney, Mr. Flores has put this experience to work for his clients. Please see cases and results for examples.
The Law Office of Edward R. Flores is located in Orange County, California and is perfectly and centrally situated to most Southern California court locations, including Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego counties.
Mr. Flores enjoys a reputation as a skilled and formidable trial lawyer. He has appeared at all of the Courthouses in Orange County and many outside of Orange County, including Riverside, Los Angeles, and San Bernardino. He is respected by his former colleagues at the Orange County district attorney's office, the judges before whom he appears, defense attorneys, and law enforcement. He also enjoys a reputation for integrity that is unsurpassed in the community.
Edward R. Flores is committed to his clients; he has chosen a client-directed practice allowing him to focus personally on the individual needs of each of his clients. He listens to your needs and works directly with you to gain the best possible outcome in your case. Telephone calls are returned promptly, unless Mr. Flores is in trial calls will then be returned by the end of the day. You will appreciate this focus and intensity if he happens to be in trial on your case.
When it comes to your freedom and your future, you deserve the very best representation. Let Mr. Flores' reputation and contacts in the community work to your benefit.
Martindale-Hubbell and Avvo Rating
Martindale-HubbellAV Peer Review Rating is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the Judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell Ratings fall into two categories - legal ability and general ethical standards.
California State Bar Association
Orange County Bar Association
National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
United States District Court, Central District of California
Arizona State Bar Association
California Public Defenders Association
