One of the most accomplished civil rights attorneys in the nation, Dale K. Galipo is the founder and principal of The Law Offices of Dale K. Galipo, located in Woodland Hills, California. Originally from a suburb of Cleveland, Ohio, Mr. Galipo attended Orange High School and graduated from The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, with a degree in business administration, Mr. Galipo obtained his Juris Doctor from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law in 1984. In 1989, The State Bar of California admitted him to practice, and Mr. Galipo has since earned a reputation as one of the top civil rights attorneys in the nation.
Starting his own law firm in 1991, Dale Galipo began concentrating in personal injury cases. Soon thereafter, he started obtaining multi-million dollar jury verdicts on personal injury cases. During the 1990’s, Mr. Galipo also handled numerous criminal cases. He had achieved so much success in criminal law, that Mr. Galipo was dubbed “The Strikes Man” by the Daily Journal for multiple jury acquittals in “three strikes” cases. He won approximately 90% of his criminal trials, with several of his high-profile cases covered by local and national print as well as televised media. From 1995 thru 1996, Mr. Galipo obtained six consecutive jury acquittals on major felony cases.
Dale K. Galipo, Los Angeles Civil Rights Attorney
Out of love for the people…
“Someone has to police the police”
In 2002, Dale Galipo started to devote nearly all of his attention to civil rights cases involving police misconduct. The majority of his cases were excessive force cases, but he also handled jail cases, false arrest, denial of medical care and sexual misconduct cases. In 2004, Mr. Galipo started obtaining multi-million dollar jury verdicts for victims of police misconduct and police abuse. In 2012, Mr. Galipo received the Defender of the Constitution Award by the Inland Empire Chapter of the Federal Bar Association and was more recently the Honoree for the MLK award presented in his name at the UC Davis School of Law. In the last eight years, Mr. Galipo has prevailed in 57 Jury trials and obtained more than 100 seven-figure verdicts and settlements.
With fifteen published opinions in civil rights cases, Dale Galipo has been selected to the Southern California’s SuperLawyers list for the past eight years. As a 2018/19 finalist for the CAALA Trial Lawyer of the Year, he is often asked to speak at the annual CAALA convention as well as to law students and lawyers about his civil rights practice, most often on how to successfully try a civil-rights case. Recently inducted as a Fellow of The American College of Trial Lawyers and also an active member of The Inner Circle of Advocates, Mr. Galipo has gone to trial and won more cases against the police than any other attorney in the country.
Raising the Legal Standard
IMPRESSIVE OUTCOMES:
Secured over $500 MILLION in verdicts and settlements for clients.
Triumphed in over 58 jury trials within the past twelve years.
Authored fifteen published opinions in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.
INDUSTRY RECOGNITION:
CAALA 2020 Trial Lawyer of the year!
CAOC 2020 Consumer Attorney of the Year!
PEER RECOGNITION:
Southern California Super Lawyers list 10+ years.
Proud Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers.
Exceptional Legal Expertise
Dale K. Galipo has been named CAOC Consumer Attorney of the Year and CAALA Trial Lawyer of the Year. Celebrate his outstanding achievements by watching the video highlights of these events below, showcasing his relentless pursuit of justice.
2018 Trial Lawyer of the Year
CAOC Consumer Attorney ofthe Year
CAALA TRIAL LAWYER OF THE YEAR!
Dale K. Galipo, a renowned Southern California attorney, is celebrated for his deep understanding of the region's diverse communities and law enforcement environments. Galipo, a tireless advocate for civil rights, has earned recognition as a reliable ally for individuals unjustly treated by law enforcement. His significant contributions to the legal community were acknowledged when he was named Trial Lawyer of the Year in 2020 and included in the Inner Circle of Advocates. Galipo's commitment to his clients, dedication to the community, and proven trial expertise continuously result in significant courtroom victories, distinguishing him in the field of civil rights law.
Closing Argument in Archibald v. San Bernardino
On November 19, 2015, a deputy came across a pedestrian, Nathanael Pickett, at a crosswalk, despite no prior calls or complaints about Pickett's behavior. The deputy, accompanied by a volunteer citizen, initiated an interaction with Pickett after he looked at them. This interaction escalated when the deputy tried to handcuff Pickett without explanation, leading to Pickett attempting to escape and subsequently falling. Despite showing signs of surrender, Pickett was physically assaulted by the deputy. Subsequently, the deputy shot Pickett twice, leading to his death. Watch Dale K. Galipo give the closing argument and rebuttal argument in this case.
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