Hazel-Lynne Ocampo Espejo
SENIOR ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
Hazel Blackman represents individuals in all employment matters involving wage and hour disputes and claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination. Prior to joining Blackstone, PC, Ms. Blackman also represented individuals in criminal and family law matters, which afforded her extensive courtroom experience. She has experience in handling cases at all stages of litigation, including severance negotiations, mediation, discovery, motion practice, and trial.
Ms. Blackman holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Legal Studies from the University of California, Berkeley. She earned her Juris Doctorate from University of Davis- School of Law, where she was a Managing Articles Editor for the Journal of Juvenile Law and Policy, Co-Chair of the Filipino Law Student Association, Negotiations Team Board Member, and recipient of the Pro Bono Program Certificate and Public Service Law Program.
Ms. Blackman is licensed to practice in California and all districts of the United States District Court in California.
- Employment Law
- Employment Discrimination, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
- Free Consultation
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Contingent Fees
Certain cases may qualify for contingent fees. Contact (626) 600-1439 for a free consultation and to speak directly with Attorney Hazel Espejo.
- California
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- Senior Associate Attorney
- Blackstone Law, APC
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- Associate Attorney
- JLG Jaurigue Law Group
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- Associate
- Fakhimi & Associates
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- Associate Attorney
- Pensanti & Associates
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- Legal Research Assistant
- Sacramento County Public Defender's Office
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- Counsel clients, negotiate with prosecution, and follow up on cases when further research or investigations are necessary. Conduct legal research, prepare memos and motions, and update information databases. Assist in maintaining records of clients requesting information on the amendment to CA Penal Code section 4019 and research issues arising from the amendment.
- Student Representative
- Thomson Reuters
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- Train and assist law students on how to best utilize Westlaw to conduct legal research.
- Certified Legal Intern
- Solano County Public Defender's Office
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- Conduct legal research, prepare memos and motions, and research trial binders in preparation for trial.
- Certified Legal Intern
- San Diego County Public Defender's Office
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- Counsel clients during various phases of the criminal justice system. Speak on their behalf during arraignments and preliminary hearings. Negotiate with prosecution during misdemeanor arraignments and readiness conferences. Conduct legal research, prepare memos and motions, and organize trial binders in preparation for trial.
- Student Participant
- UC Davis Prison Law Clinic
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- Provide legal services to an incarcerated client at the Solano County Prison.
- Legal Interim Intern
- Qualcomm Incorporated
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- Collect information on custodians, assist outside counsel in document searches and hard copy document collections, and assist in the processing of these collections. Maintain collaborative workspaces to ensure that all information remains current. Records Expungement Clinics; Assist in the organization and planning of Clean Slate Clinics Aid those with criminal records in applying for dismissal of convictions, reductions of felonies to misdemeanors, sealing of records, and certificates of rehabilitation
- University of California, Davis, School of Law
- J.D. (2010) | Law
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- University of California - Berkeley
- B.S. (2007) | Political Science and Legal Studies
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- State Bar of California # 273851
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- Westide Bar Association
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