Counsel Without Compromise
Acosta Law assembles legal talent that defies convention. Our attorneys combine prestigious credentials with unconventional insight, bringing a unique perspective to every case we handle. We believe that effective legal representation requires not only technical expertise but also moral courage and creative thinking.
Managing Partner
Elena leads our constitutional and civil rights practice with unparalleled expertise in First Amendment litigation. A former ACLU attorney, she has argued before the Supreme Court three times, securing landmark victories for free speech and press freedoms.
Education: Yale Law School, J.D.
Admissions: Nevada, California, U.S. Supreme Court
Languages: English, Spanish
"The law should be a shield for the vulnerable, not a weapon for the powerful."
Senior Partner, Criminal Defense
Marcus brings twenty years of trial experience to our criminal defense practice. His unconventional approach to jury selection and case presentation has resulted in an impressive record of acquittals in cases other attorneys deemed unwinnable.
Education: Stanford Law School, J.D.
Admissions: Nevada, California, Federal Courts
Languages: English
"Sometimes the most radical thing an attorney can do is simply make the system work as it's supposed to."
Partner, Media Law
Diane leads our media law practice with a focus on defending journalists and publications against censorship and prior restraint. Her background as an investigative reporter gives her unique insight into the challenges faced by working journalists.
Education: Columbia Law School, J.D.; Columbia School of Journalism, M.S.
Admissions: California, New York, Federal Courts
Languages: English, Mandarin
"A free press is the immune system of democracy. When it's compromised, the entire body politic falls ill."
Partner, Intellectual Property
James specializes in intellectual property with an emphasis on fair use and transformative works. His pioneering work in defending artists against copyright overreach has established new precedents in creative expression law.
Education: Berkeley Law, J.D.; MIT, B.S. Computer Science
Admissions: California, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Languages: English, French
"The greatest threat to creativity isn't piracy, but permission culture."
Partner, Civil Rights
Sofia leads our civil rights impact litigation team, focusing on systemic discrimination cases. Her work has resulted in landmark settlements that have changed policies in major institutions across multiple states.
Education: Harvard Law School, J.D.
Admissions: Nevada, California, Federal Courts
Languages: English, Spanish
"The arc of justice bends when we apply consistent, strategic pressure at the right points."
Of Counsel, Controlled Substances
Robert specializes in the emerging field of psychedelic medicine law and cannabis regulation. His background in both pharmacy and law gives him unique insight into the scientific and legal challenges in this rapidly evolving area.
Education: UCLA Law, J.D.; UCSF, Pharm.D.
Admissions: California, Nevada, Colorado
Languages: English
"The law must evolve to accommodate scientific reality, not force science to conform to outdated legal structures."
At Acosta Law, we believe in collaborative representation. Complex cases benefit from diverse perspectives, so we typically assign multiple attorneys with complementary expertise to each matter. This approach ensures that your case receives the benefit of our collective wisdom while maintaining the personal attention it deserves.
Every case at our firm undergoes rigorous internal review, where strategies are challenged and refined before implementation. This intellectual crucible produces more robust legal approaches and often reveals innovative paths forward that conventional analysis might miss.
Experience the difference that passionate, principled legal representation can make.
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