Position: Partner
Practice Areas: Personal Injury | Wrongful Death | Criminal Defense | Civil Rights
Jurisdictions: California & U.S. District Court – Central & Southern Districts of California
Experience: 14 Years
Email: Damon@RogersBeltran.com
Phone: 213.900.9004
Fax: 213.900.9005
Personal Experience
Damon knew from an early age that he wanted to be a Criminal Defense Attorney. He was inspired by the great trial lawyers including Johnnie Cochran and Gerry Spence. He would attend California State University, Fullerton, where he graduated with honors in Criminal Justice. Later, At Southwestern Law School, he excelled in trial advocacy, constitutional law and criminal law, and honed his courtroom and appellate skills at the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office where he was a certified law clerk handling felony preliminary hearings, misdemeanor appellate briefs, and assisting the habeas corpus litigation team. Following law school Damon’s first legal job was as a trial associate assisting a prominent criminal defense firm with serious felony trials.
Damon’s introduction to civil litigation was akin to trial by fire. Damon studied the rules of civil litigation intensely and relied on his courtroom, research and interpersonal skills to thrive in his new environment. Damon was a quick study and was handling significant cases in short order. He now handles both civil (e.g., catastrophic personal injury) and criminal defense (e.g., felonies, misdemeanors) cases, among others, and thrives in high stakes litigation.
Damon’s legal practice is guided by his identity as a lifelong martial artist. Damon has been practicing martial arts since he was 5 years old. He is a fourth degree black belt and has taught martial arts since 1998. He has trained in a wide range of disciplines, including Boxing, Kickboxing, Taekwondo, Eskrima, Jeet Kun Do, Judo, Jiu Jitsu, Kobudo, and Krav Maga. Damon’s background as a martial artist has reinforced in him the traits of humility, kindness and respect, and his fighter mentality has propelled his courtroom advocacy.
Representative Civil Cases
- $ 5.5 Million – Jane Doe v. John Roe – Severe auto accident caused by DUI driver
- $ 3.6 Million – John Doe v. John Roe – Motorcycle Accident where client suffered a subdural hematoma and a traumatic brain injury
- $ 1.9 Million – Juan Murillo v. WPM, Inc. – Traumatic Brain Injury suffered during assault & battery on commercial premises
- $ 1.25 Million – M.M. v. Building Owner – Eye Injury after exit sign falls and hits plaintiff in the eye
- $ 550,000 – Jane Doe v. Dr. Roe – Wrongful Death lawsuit against “pill mill” doctor
- $ 171,000 – R.P. v. E.S. & J.S. – Dog Bite injury to index finger
As A Criminal Defense Attorney
| Result | Case Summary |
|---|---|
| Not Guilty Verdict | Client facing DUI charges after 911 caller reported reckless driver on the freeway |
| Full Dismissal of All Charges | Client facing felony gross negligent discharge of a firearm charge |
| Full Dismissal of All Charges | Client facing felony battery with great bodily injury (“GBI”) allegations where DA was seeking 8 years state prison |
| 2 years | Client facing 25-to-life for two counts of attempted murder with GBI allegations |
| Full Dismissal of All Charges | Assault and Battery case dismissed after motion filed to compel police department to turn over evidecne |
| 4 years | Client facing 60 years for transportation of over 20 kilos of meth and heroine found in his car during lawful traffic stop |
| Probation, no jail time | Client prosecuted in Federal Court in San Diego for stealing more than $100,000 from Social Security by receiving direct deposits for years for his dead uncle |
| Dismissal of All Charges | Winning “Serna Motion” leads to dismissal of all charges by the judge |
| Dismissal of All Charges | DA drops all charges based on our arguments that there was insufficient evidence to convict our client at trial |
| 180 days county jail | Client with 6 prison priors facing 9 years in state prison for felony burglary and receiving stolen property |
- Not Guilty Verdict – Client facing DUI charges after 911 caller reported reckless driver on the freeway
- Full Dismissal of All Charges – Client facing felony gross negligent discharge of a firearm charge
- Full Dismissal of All Charges – Client facing felony battery with great bodily injury (“GBI”) allegations where DA was seeking 8 years in state prison
- 2 years – Client facing 25-to-life for two counts of attempted murder with GBI allegations
- Full Dismissal of All Charges – Assault and Battery case dismissed after motion filed to compel police department to turn over evidence
- 4 years – Client facing 60 years for transportation of over 20 kilos of meth and heroin found in his car during a lawful traffic stop
- Probation, no jail time – Client prosecuted in Federal Court in San Diego for stealing more than $100,000 from Social Security by receiving direct deposits for years for his dead uncle
- Dismissal of All Charges – Winning “Serna Motion” leads to dismissal of all charges by the judge
- Dismissal of All Charges – DA drops all charges based on our arguments that there was insufficient evidence to convict our client at trial
- 180 days county jail – Client with 6 prison priors facing 9 years in state prison for felony burglary and receiving stolen property
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