The Ward Firm - Oakland, CA

Aggressive Personal Injury and Elder Abuse Representation in Oakland

Suffering a devastating injury due to another party negligence or coping with the tragic loss of a family member changes life instantly. At The Ward Firm, victims and grieving families throughout Oakland, Alameda County, and Northern California receive assertive, compassionate legal support. Founded by trial attorney Justin L. Ward, a former criminal prosecutor and insurance defense lawyer who has been licensed in California since 2003, the practice delivers results-driven representation. Having worked on both sides of personal injury and criminal law, attorney Ward possesses valuable insight into the tactics insurance carriers and government prosecutors use. When you need to hire a personal injury lawyer with seasoned trial skills, The Ward Firm offers relentless advocacy focused on maximizing your recovery.

Comprehensive Practice Areas

The firm represents injured individuals and families across a wide array of civil litigation and defense matters:

• Car and motor vehicle collisions: Fighting for fair compensation for victims injured in rear-end crashes, T-bone collisions, highway pileups, and incidents caused by drunk or distracted motorists.
• Commercial truck accidents: Holding negligent trucking companies and commercial freight operators accountable for hours-of-service violations, brake failures, and catastrophic highway wrecks.
• Motorcycle and bicycle accidents: Representing vulnerable two-wheeled riders who have suffered debilitating trauma due to careless automotive drivers.
• Elder abuse and nursing home neglect: Championing the safety of seniors who have experienced physical abuse, bedsores, falls, medical neglect, or financial exploitation in care facilities.
• Premises liability and slip and fall injury: Taking action against commercial retailers, landlords, and property owners for dangerous walking conditions and inadequate security.
• Dog bites and animal attacks: Holding reckless pet owners strictly liable under California law for puncture wounds, nerve trauma, and psychological suffering.
• Wrongful death claims: Securing comprehensive financial support and justice for surviving spouses and children facing the unbearable loss of a loved one.
• Criminal defense: Defending constitutional rights in misdemeanor and felony cases, including DUI defense, assault allegations, and drug offenses.

Client-Focused Counsel and Bilingual Support

Recognized as the 2023 Sacramento County Bar Association Distinguished Attorney of the Year and serving as Past President of the Capitol City Trial Lawyers Association, Justin L. Ward brings proven leadership to every client file. As a bilingual practitioner fluent in English and Spanish, attorney Ward ensures that clients communicate directly with their legal counsel without language barriers. Every case is handled on a contingency fee basis for personal injury claims, meaning clients pay no upfront legal fees unless money is successfully recovered. When you need to find a car accident attorney in Oakland who treats you like family and prepares each matter for trial, The Ward Firm stands ready to protect your rights.

Prime Oakland Office Near Uptown

The Ward Firm maintains an office at 1970 Broadway, Suite 260, located in the dynamic Uptown district of Oakland, California. Positioned directly adjacent to the 19th Street Oakland BART station, the office provides simple, convenient transit access for clients throughout Oakland, Berkeley, San Leandro, Hayward, and neighboring Bay Area municipalities. If you or a loved one has suffered injuries or faces criminal charges, consult a personal injury attorney in Oakland CA today to schedule a confidential and free consultation.