Introduction

Among the results that define Amicus Legal Group’s track record: $1.1 million recovered for a child burned in an apartment fire, $1 million for a family whose child suffered fatal injuries from a street racer, and case dismissals on charges as serious as attempted murder, embezzlement, and DUI. These outcomes span both sides of the firm’s practice, personal injury and criminal defense, and they reflect the range of matters that this Ontario, California firm handles for clients across the Inland Empire.

Amicus Legal Group is located at 800 N Haven Ave #205 in Ontario, CA 91764. The firm serves San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, including communities across the Inland Empire such as Corona, Eastvale, Jurupa Valley, Lake Elsinore, Moreno Valley, Riverside, Chino, Fontana, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino, and Victorville. Cases are handled on a contingency fee basis for personal injury matters, with free case evaluations available. Phone: 909-588-1777. Website: amicuslegalgroup.com.

Practice Areas

Personal Injury

Amicus Legal Group’s personal injury practice covers car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, Uber accidents, wrongful death, dog bites, burn injuries, drunk driving accidents, pedestrian accidents, slip and fall incidents, train accidents, and premises liability claims.

California’s approach to personal injury law includes a two-year statute of limitations for most claims and a pure comparative negligence standard. Under pure comparative negligence, an injured person can recover even if they were partially at fault for the accident, with the recovery reduced in proportion to their degree of fault. This differs from states with modified comparative fault rules that bar recovery once a claimant’s fault exceeds a threshold.

Motorcycle accidents are a notable concentration of the firm’s personal injury work. California has nearly 800,000 registered motorcycles, and the state records almost 20,000 motorcycle accidents annually. Motorcycle crashes are approximately 35 times more likely to result in a fatality than car accidents. Attorney John-Paul Serrao handles the firm’s motorcycle accident practice, bringing specific focus to this category of claim.

Dog bites in California are governed by Civil Code Section 3342, which imposes strict liability on dog owners for bites occurring in public places or when a victim is lawfully on private property. The bite victim does not need to prove the dog had bitten before or that the owner knew of any dangerous propensity. Liability attaches based on the fact of the bite.

Burn injuries can be among the most devastating personal injury outcomes, often requiring extended medical treatment, multiple surgeries, and long-term rehabilitation. The $1.1 million recovery obtained by Amicus Legal Group for a child burned in an apartment reflects the serious nature of these claims and the firm’s capacity to pursue full compensation in catastrophic injury cases.

Wrongful death claims arise when negligent conduct causes a fatality. The $1 million recovery for the family of a child killed by a street racer illustrates the firm’s approach to these cases: maximum recovery pursued on behalf of families who have suffered an irreversible loss.

Criminal Defense

Amicus Legal Group’s criminal defense practice covers DUI defense, domestic violence, lewd acts with a child, child endangerment, criminal threats, murder charges, burglary, drug offenses, internet crimes, white collar crimes, and robbery.

The dismissals the firm has obtained in attempted murder, embezzlement, and DUI cases represent outcomes at different points across the criminal severity spectrum, from driving offenses to violent felonies and financial crimes. A dismissal means the prosecution was unable to proceed: charges dropped rather than reduced, cases ended rather than resolved through a plea. These outcomes reflect the kind of advocacy that produces the best possible result for clients, not just a mitigation of the worst.

Attorney Profile

John-Paul Serrao is a confirmed attorney at the firm, where he focuses on motorcycle accident cases within the personal injury practice. His specific concentration in motorcycle accident claims reflects the specialized knowledge these cases require: understanding of accident reconstruction in motorcycle crashes, the particular injury patterns that result, and the insurance industry’s tendencies in handling these claims.

Notable Results

The firm’s documented results include:

$1.1 million for a child burned in an apartment. This outcome in a burn injury case reflects both the severity of the injuries involved and the firm’s ability to pursue catastrophic injury claims to substantial recoveries.

$1 million for a family whose child sustained fatal injuries from a street racer. Street racing accidents frequently involve questions of multiple defendants, criminal conduct, and the intersection of civil and criminal proceedings.

Dismissals of charges for attempted murder, embezzlement, and DUI. Dismissals represent the strongest possible outcome in a criminal case, ending the prosecution rather than resolving it through a negotiated plea.

Location and Service Area

Amicus Legal Group serves clients throughout the Inland Empire, specifically San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. Communities within the firm’s service area include Corona, Eastvale, Jurupa Valley, Lake Elsinore, Moreno Valley, Riverside, Chino, Fontana, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino, and Victorville.

The Inland Empire is one of the most populous and economically active regions in Southern California, with substantial highway traffic volumes, a significant trucking and logistics industry presence, and all the associated conditions that generate personal injury cases.

The firm’s office is located at 800 N Haven Ave #205, Ontario, CA 91764. Phone: 909-588-1777. Website: amicuslegalgroup.com.

Client Focus

Amicus Legal Group handles both personal injury and criminal defense, which means clients with overlapping matters, such as someone injured by a drunk driver who also faces a criminal charge arising from the same incident, can find representation in both dimensions without needing separate firms.

Free case evaluations allow prospective clients to discuss their situation and understand the legal issues before committing to representation. For personal injury cases, the contingency fee structure means clients incur no attorney fees unless the firm obtains a recovery.

California’s two-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims creates a real deadline. Evidence dissipates, witnesses become unavailable, and the legal right to pursue a claim has a fixed expiration date. Acting promptly preserves the full range of available options.

For criminal defense clients, speed matters for different reasons: early intervention can affect how evidence is preserved, how charges develop, and what options exist at the investigative stage before a formal case is fully built.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does California’s dog bite law work?

California Civil Code Section 3342 imposes strict liability on dog owners for bites that occur in public places or when the victim is lawfully on private property. You do not need to prove the dog had a history of biting or that the owner knew of any dangerous propensity. The bite itself, combined with lawful presence, is sufficient to establish the owner’s liability.

What types of criminal charges does Amicus Legal Group defend?

The firm’s criminal defense practice covers DUI, domestic violence, lewd acts with a child, child endangerment, criminal threats, murder, burglary, drug offenses, internet crimes, white collar crimes, and robbery. The firm has obtained dismissals in attempted murder, embezzlement, and DUI cases.

What is pure comparative negligence in California?

California uses pure comparative negligence, which means an injured person can recover compensation even if they were partially at fault for an accident. The recovery is reduced by the percentage of fault attributed to the injured person. This differs from states that bar recovery entirely if a claimant’s fault exceeds a threshold percentage.

Does the firm handle motorcycle accident cases?

Yes. Attorney John-Paul Serrao focuses on motorcycle accident cases within the personal injury practice. California has close to 800,000 registered motorcycles, and motorcycle crashes are statistically far more likely to result in serious injury or death than car accidents.

What does it cost to have the firm handle my personal injury case?

Personal injury cases are handled on a contingency fee basis. There is no attorney fee unless the firm recovers compensation for you. Free case evaluations are available to discuss the specifics of your matter.

Closing

The Inland Empire generates a volume and variety of personal injury and criminal defense cases that demand attorneys with genuine courtroom experience and a track record of results. Amicus Legal Group has built that track record across both practice areas, from seven-figure personal injury recoveries to outright dismissals of serious criminal charges. The firm’s service area covers the full breadth of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, giving clients across the region access to the same level of representation. For anyone in the Inland Empire facing a personal injury claim or a criminal charge, the firm offers a free case evaluation and a record that speaks directly to what it can accomplish.

Amicus Legal Group, 800 N Haven Ave #205, Ontario, CA 91764. Phone: 909-588-1777. Website: amicuslegalgroup.com.