Civica Law will sponsor a table at CACEO’s Annual Conference from Tuesday, November 12th to Wednesday, November 13th at the Hyatt Regency in Long Beach.
Attorney: Valerie Escalante Troesh
Seaside Drug House is Now Safe and Crime-Free
One of the most seriously dangerous drug houses in the City of Seaside received over 300 police calls for service from its neighborhood.
Civica Law Wins Judgement for City of Palmdale Against Constitutional Lawsuit
On the heels of Civica’s March 2023 legal triumph for the City of Palmdale in Federal Court, our attorneys successfully defended against the remaining 4th amendment claim.
Palmdale Residence with Criminal Activity is Restored to Safety
A substantially deteriorated property in the city of Palmdale has been a hotspot for crime and transients after the property owner passed.
Civica Law Wins Lawsuit Between Illegal Cement Business and City of Chino
An illegal cement business in the City of Chino is no stranger to code violations and aggressive tactics against the City to avoid compliance.
Civica Law Ensures Palmdale Restaurant’s Compliance Without Resorting to Litigation
What was a restaurant, had been converted to an unpermitted entertainment space with an outdoor stage, live music, all in violation of municipal codes.
Valerie Escalante Troesh: Pioneering Legal Excellence for Community and Public Safety at Civica Law
Valerie Escalante Troesh, a partner at Civica Law, epitomizes leadership, innovation, and a steadfast commitment to enhancing community welfare through public entity law. Since 2016, her...
Civica Law Guides Balanced Resolution: Firm Legal Action Meets Practical Solutions in Illegal Chino Cement Plant Case
Civica Law assisted the City of Chino in dealing with an illegal cement mixing plant, operating without authorization in a zone not zoned for such activity.
Civica Law Celebrates the Transformation of Salinas’ Historic Bruhn Building: A Testament to Community Revitalization and Collaboration
Last year, Civica Law shared an exciting update about the collaborative efforts to breathe new life into the historic Bruhn Building in the heart of downtown Salinas after being destroyed in a February 2016 fire.
Navigating New Heights: How a California Court Case is Redefining Access to Drone Surveillance Footage
Drone use by cities is rapidly growing, and case law is trying to keep up. Recently, Arturo Castanares v. The Superior Court of San Diego County, City of Chula Vista, was an issue of first impression regarding the video footage a drone collects for a public agency.
City of Sunnyvale Rights Championed in Complex Code Violation Appeal
Partner Valerie Escalante Troesh, Attorney Matthew Trujillo, and Paralegal Lauren McElroy recently led the City of Sunnyvale to a significant legal victory in a complex code violation appeal. The case emerged victorious against a pro se Plaintiff (“Appellant”) in a limited jurisdiction court of appeal.
Sidewalk Vending: A Test Case For the Courts And Nuisance Abatement Law
In Santa Clarita v. Tacos Jacky, in the LA Sup Ct., the city is suing certain sidewalk vendors under a nuisance theory for violations of their vending laws and having unsanitary food conditions.