About John
John Gonzalez is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1989 and holds bar number 142825. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Gonzalez is the founder and CEO of Central Valley Injured Worker Legal Clinic, Inc., a law firm specializing in workers' compensation cases. The firm has offices in Modesto and Stockton, California, serving clients throughout the Central Valley region.
Mr. Gonzalez earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, Davis, School of Law in 1989. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at California State University, Sacramento, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice with honors in 1986. During his time at UC Davis, he developed a strong foundation in legal principles, which he has applied throughout his career.
Mr. Gonzalez concentrates his practice in the area of workers' compensation law. He represents individuals who have sustained work-related injuries, guiding them through the complexities of the workers' compensation system. His practice encompasses all stages of litigation, including initial case evaluation, discovery, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings. He has personally entered into over 10,000 settlement agreements and appeared in more than 20,000 court hearings, demonstrating his extensive experience in this field.
Throughout his career, Mr. Gonzalez has handled cases in various courts, including the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board in Stockton, Sacramento, Fresno, San Jose, and Oakland. He has also appeared in the Superior Court of California for the County of Stanislaus and the Superior Court of California for the County of San Joaquin. Prior to founding his own firm, he worked as an associate at Green & Azevedo from 1990 to 1994, gaining valuable experience in workers' compensation law.
Mr. Gonzalez is an active member of the California State Bar Association. He has been recognized as a Certified Legal Specialist in Workers' Compensation Law by the State Bar of California since 1996. He is also a member of the Workers' Compensation Section of the California Lawyers Association. In addition to his professional activities, Mr. Gonzalez is involved in community service, including serving on the board of the Youth Leadership Institute. He is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to effectively serve the diverse communities of the Central Valley.
