About Charles Robert Cleveland
Charles Robert Cleveland Jr. is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1997 and holds bar number 188692. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Cleveland is a partner at the Law Offices of Cleveland & Metz, a law firm located in Rancho Cucamonga, California. He has been practicing law for over 28 years, serving clients throughout the Inland Empire region.
Mr. Cleveland earned his Bachelor of Science in Law from Western State University in 1992. He then pursued his Juris Doctor degree at the American College of Law, graduating in 1995. During his time at Western State University, he was recognized with the California Community College Law School Scholarship and the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) law school scholarship. Prior to his legal education, Mr. Cleveland completed his undergraduate studies at Western State University.
Mr. Cleveland concentrates his practice in the areas of workers' compensation and personal injury law. He represents individuals who have sustained injuries in workplace accidents, guiding them through the complexities of the workers' compensation system. His practice encompasses all stages of litigation, including initial case evaluation, discovery, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts. He has extensive experience in handling cases involving workplace injuries, ensuring that his clients receive the benefits and compensation they are entitled to under the law.
Throughout his career, Mr. Cleveland has handled cases in the Superior Court of California for the County of San Bernardino, the United States District Court for the Central District of California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal on multiple occasions. Prior to founding his own firm, he worked as an associate at a mid-size litigation firm in Rancho Cucamonga for five years. His extensive experience in workers' compensation and personal injury law has made him a trusted advocate for injured workers in the Inland Empire.
Mr. Cleveland is an active member of the California Applicants' Attorneys Association, serving on its Board of Governors. He is also a sustaining member of the California Applicants' Attorneys Association for over 20 years and currently serves on this organization’s Board of Directors. Additionally, he is a member of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles. He is a Certified Specialist in Workers' Compensation Law with the State Bar of California. Mr. Cleveland is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of the Inland Empire effectively.
