About Steven Effres
Selected as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in CA Every Year Since 2011
Personal injury attorney, Steven B. Effres, has received extensive recognition for his trial and litigation work. Since 2011, he has been selected to the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 in the State of California. Mr. Effres was one of the first attorneys profiled by the Los Angeles Daily Journal in their “Litigation Profile” Series.
He has also been recognized for his trial skills in personal injury, product liability, medical malpractice, and wrongful death cases by the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Mr. Effres, one of the leading lawyers in the country for lawsuits involving lingual nerve damage from dental negligence, has obtained the highest reported jury verdict or results in California, New York, New Jersey, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Virginia for lingual nerve injury.
A History of Success
Mr. Effres is especially proud of his firm’s role in obtaining justice for children who have been injured or victimized. He has obtained numerous multi-million dollar results for his clients. Mr. Effres handles cases in other states on a pro hac vice basis (special permission from the court), and he has been consulted by attorneys nationally, including Alaska, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Florida. He has also been a Settlement Conference Officer for the Los Angeles County Superior Court and has received numerous Certificates of Appreciation for his years of services.
Mr. Effres has also litigated cases outside of California, in states such as:
- Nevada
- Pennsylvania
- New York
- Jersey
- Virginia
- Texas
- Florida
- Mississippi
- Kentucky
- Connecticut
Mr. Effres is proud to be on the Honorary Board of the Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Charities, a nonprofit organization founded, funded, and maintained by lawyers within the Los Angeles Community. Its members are committed to helping those who need it most. He serves residents throughout Southern California, including Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Ventura, and all surrounding counties.
Schedule a free consultation with our Los Angeles personal injury lawyer by contacting us.
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
- Wrongful Death
- Automobile, Motorcycle and Bicycle Accidents
- Lingual Nerve Damage
- Construction Accidents
- Negligence
- Product Liability
- Premises Liability
- Medical, Legal and Professional Malpractice
- Elder Abuse
- Sex and Race Discrimination
- Wrongful Termination
- Injuries to Children
Bar Admissions
- California, 1983
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 1984
- U.S. District Court Central District of California, 1984
- U.S. District Court Southern District of California, 1984
Education
- Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, California, 1983
- J.D.
- Graduated With Honors
- Philadelphia University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1980
- B.S. Accounting
- Graduated With Honors
Published Works
- Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles Medical Malpractice Handbook, (Contributing Author), 1995
Honors & Awards
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the State of California – The National Trial Lawyers
- Super Lawyers®, 2006-2024
- Profiled by Los Angeles Daily Journal, “Litigation Profile” Series
- “Spotlight,” Association of Trial Lawyers of America
- “Contribution to a Safer, More Just America” Public Service Award, Association of Trial Lawyers of America
- O’Brien’s Verdictum Juris
- Recognized by the Pasadena Star
- Recognized by the Los Angeles Times
- Recognized by The Contra Costa Times
- Certificates of Appreciation, Los Angeles County Superior Court
- Recognized by Los Angeles magazine in 2012 as one of the Top 100 Attorney’s in Southern California
- Martindale-Hubbell AV-Preeminent
- Senior Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
Professional Associations & Memberships
- American Board of Trial Advocates Associate
- Los Angeles County Bar Association Member
- San Fernando Valley Bar Association, Member
- The American Association for Justice, Member
- Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, Member
- Lawyers for Social Responsibility, Founder
- Los Angeles County Superior Court, Settlement Conference Officer
- Trial Lawyers for Public Justice, Member
- Outstanding Lawyers of America, Member
- National Trial Lawyers, Member
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Member
- Diversity Law Institute, Member
- Trial Law Institute, Member
- American Bar Foundation, Member
Call (818) 222-9720 now to speak to a skilled Los Angeles personal injury lawyer.

Our Clients' Success Stories
At Effres & Effres, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.
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Dear Steven, Thanks for Everything! Hope you & your family are well. Our day care is almost open. We get our full license on Friday & construction is almost done. Thanks for changing our lives & every lives ours touches. Big Loves- J & Famiy
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Steven & Kathy, I thank you and your firm for all your support and help. You are all a class act. Thank you again. by M. H.- M.H.
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Dear Steven Effres, I just wanted to thank you sincerely from the bottom of my heart for all your hard work in settling my personal injury case. I could not ask for more from you and your staff. Your sincerity and concern of my well-being was above and beyond anything I could have wished for. I’m currently in the process of getting my real estate license, and making a couple of real estate investments. Thank you for giving me the freedom to start a new life for myself and children. I could not have done it without you. Sincerely yours- A.R.
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Dear Justin, Thank you very much for representing me. Your support and guidance were instrumental in helping me to find closure and to heal from the accident. You are a terrific attorney, and it was such a pleasure to work with you! Sincerely, C. by C. M.- C.M.
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Justin, Thank you for your courtesy and consideration. You went beyond propriety. Perhaps the right word for it is grace. R.C. by R. C.- R.C.
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Dear Steven, Just a note during the holiday season to tell you how much we appreciate all of your hard work and dedication on the Maria case. This December is the second anniversary of my mother’s tragic accident in the Burbank Mall parking lot. We could not have gotten through the tangle of issues and problems without you. We are very fortunate to have you for our attorney! Thank you again for your hard work, PATIENCE and perseverance on our behalf. by L & M- L&M
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Dear Mr. Effres and Office, It has been almost a year since we accepted the settlement for Jonathan and we wanted to thank you all for your help. We will not forget the empathy you showed us during the stressful time we were going through as a result of Jonathan’s injury. Everyone in the office was always pleasant and helpful. We also recognize the thoroughness with which our case was prepared should it have gone to trial. We won’t hesitate to refer you to our friends should they need an attorney. Jonathan is starting kindergarten next week and has a full-time mom now (since February)! We are all enjoying our new house. Wishing you all the best- M,D & J
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I cannot recommend Effres and Associates highly enough. Having lost a loved one due to malpractice, I was determined to find the best legal representation to seek justice for my family. We researched and interviewed many lawyers, and Stephen and Justin Effres stood out in every aspect; their knowledge and experience in the malpractice field, their record of winning cases, their patient guidance through the entire legal process, and their accessibility and responsiveness is unsurpassed. They treated us with genuine kindness and respect, and made such a difficult time for our family bearable. We always felt that they had our best interests in mind. They did such a great job on our case and we were extremely happy with the outcome. I highly recommend choosing them for your legal counsel.- E.C.