John Serrao

About John Serrao – Top Personal Injury & Criminal Defense Attorney / Providing Successful Representation / Helping Clients Win Cases in Ontario, California

John Serrao is an attorney with nearly 20 years of experience, focusing on Criminal Defense and Personal Injury cases. Based in Ontario, California, he provides aggressive representation and personal service to his clients, fighting for justice every day. Throughout his career, Mr. Serrao has recovered millions of dollars for injured victims and has successfully helped hundreds of clients avoid jail, securing dismissals and reduced charges in their criminal cases.

Mr. Serrao's approach is rooted in the firm belief that thorough preparation and diligent effort are crucial for achieving favorable results in court. Whether handling a personal injury claim or a criminal defense matter, he ensures that every detail is meticulously examined and every piece of evidence is secured to support his clients' cases.

His notable case results include a confidential structured settlement for the family of a victim burned in an apartment fire due to faulty smoke detectors, resulting in a nearly $2 million payout. He also secured $627,500 in a medical malpractice case for failure to diagnose diabetes, a significant outcome given the case's initial challenges. Additionally, Mr. Serrao has obtained multiple six-figure policy limits settlements for personal injury clients, with some cases including personal contributions from defendants beyond their insurance policies. In criminal defense, he has achieved not guilty verdicts at trial for serious charges such as drug sales with gang enhancement, obstruction of justice, and assault with great bodily injury, as well as reduced charges and dismissals for a wide range of cases including grand theft, rape, possession of child pornography, indecent exposure, welfare fraud, DUI, domestic violence, and assault with a deadly weapon.

Mr. Serrao's commitment to his clients and his legal acumen have earned him recognition, including being named a Top Personal Injury Attorney by Attorney & Practice Magazine and Lead Counsel Magazine, a Top Criminal Lawyer by Lawyers of Distinction in 2017, and among the 10 Best Attorneys by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys. He is also recognized as a Top 100 Defense Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers and a Distinguished Member of Who's Who in America, and holds a Superb AVVO attorney rating.