Andrew received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from San Jose State University with a special major in Law Enforcement. He received his Juris Doctor degree from Pepperdine University Law School.

Law Enforcement experience: California Highway Patrol, Advanced P.O.S.T certificate, Advanced Accident Reconstruction Officer, Drug recognition Expert, was appointed to be a Field Training Officer while still on his first year probationary period, Physical Performance Coordinator, Public Relations Officer and Court Officer. 15 Official Commendations, 10851 V.C. (stolen recovery awards) and numerous special assignments, such as the Special Intelligence Unit for the 1984 Olympics.      

Licensed to practice law in California in 1992, he practiced law at one of the largest Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice firms in Southern California as a Senior Trial Attorney. He successfully litigated cases against public entities with jury verdicts and settlements in the multi-millions. (Emmenecker v. State of California, 4.05 million, Morhorko v. State of California 1.4 million) His practice included wrongful death, product liability, medical malpractice and personal injury cases. He conducted hundreds of arbitrations and mediations.

While practicing law he has also been an instructor at the college level for the last 15 years. He teaches courses in Evidence, Criminal Law, Arrest, Search and Seizure 832 PC, Criminal Procedure, Introduction to Criminal Justice and Victimology. He created and teaches Principles of Law course. Andrew is also a guest speaker regarding Internal Affairs investigations and disciplinary appeals for PORAC and training seminars organized by Lackie Dammeier & McGill.    

At Lackie Dammeier and McGill, APC, he is a senior litigator for the firm and has successfully litigated wrongful termination cases and demotion cases involving allegations of excessive force, dishonesty, sexual harassment, misuse of property, Department policy violations and criminal law matters. He has represented Officers involved in internal affairs investigations and has attended over 1,000 internal affairs interrogations. He has been successful in getting discipline suspensions reduced or completely dropped in hundreds of cases for Officers. He has obtained favorable rulings, including Officers being reinstated to their positions after termination, from arbitrations, City Personnel Boards, Los Angeles Civil Service Commission and the State Personnel Board. A sampling of his successful resolutions include: City of Arcadia Lieutenant and Sergeant both received favorable settlements after their terminations; California Highway Patrol Officer was reinstated after he was terminated; El Monte Police Sergeant was reinstated after he was terminated; three (3) Los Angeles County Police Officers were reinstated after they were terminated; Buena Park Police Officer was reinstated after he was terminated; overturned a demotion with the City of Garden Grove; and, received a favorable settlement for a demotion at the City of Signal Hill.

Andrew is always ready to take on the tough disciplinary cases that others shy away from.  He is known throughout the State as one of the most aggressive LDF panel attorneys.  Andrew takes a personal interest in his clients and becomes self invested in their clients success.  This is why he is among the most sought after LDF attorneys when it comes to tough disciplinary cases.

Email Andrew at Andrew@policeattorney.com