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Okorie Okorocha

The Okorocha Firm
  • Civil Rights, Employment Law, Cannabis & Marijuana Law
  • California
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THE OKOROCHA FIRM
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3940 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Suite 1038 (310) 497-0321
Studio City, CA 91604

Okorie Okorocha, M.S. (Pharmaceutical Science-Forensic Science), J.D.

EXPERT TESTIMONY

DUI , Impairment, Driving Related Impairment, Alcohol & Drug Testing, Drug use: Amounts for Personal Use or Sale, Chemical Analysis of Blood, Blood Testing in Labs and Hospitals, Breath Testing, Breathalyzers, Forensic Toxicology, Forensic Science, Field Sobriety Tests, Pharmacology

EXPERIENCE

Qualified as an Expert Witness in Drug, Alcohol and/or DUI cases in the Superior Courts in the following Counties:

1. Superior Court of Contra Costa County
2. Superior Court of Fresno County
3. Superior Court of Humboldt County (APPOINTED BY THE COURT/COUNTY)
4. Superior Court of Los Angeles County (APPOINTED BY THE COURT/COUNTY)
5. Superior Court of Orange County
6. Superior Court of Riverside County (APPOINTED BY THE COURT/COUNTY)
7. Superior Court of San Bernardino County (APPOINTED BY THE COURT/COUNTY)
8. Superior Court of Sacramento County
9. Superior Court of Santa Barbara County
10. Superior Court of Santa Clara County
11. Superior Court of San Diego County (APPOINTED BY THE COURT/COUNTY)
12. Superior Court of San Francisco County (APPOINTED BY THE COURT/COUNTY)
13. Superior Court of San Mateo County
14. Superior Court of Sonoma County (APPOINTED BY THE COURT/COUNTY)
15. Superior Court of Ventura County (APPOINTED BY THE COURT/COUNTY)
16. Superior Court of Madera County
17. Superior Court of Kings County

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Northridge State

Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Science-Forensic Science Specialization—University of Florida


Doctorate in Law – Whittier College, Faculty of Law


Partial list of Papers

1) Okorocha, O. (2012), Commentary on: Sterling K. The rate of dissipation of mouth alcohol in alcohol positive subjects. J Forensic Sci 2012. In press. DOI: 10.1111/j.1556-4029.2011.02023.x. Journal of Forensic Sciences, 57: 1140. doi: 10.1111/j.1556-4029.2012.02156.x
2) Okorocha, Okorie. "Alcohol Breath Testing: Is There Reasonable Doubt?." Syracuse Sci. & Tech. L. Rep. 27 (2012): 124-162.
3) Okorocha, Okorie, “Field Sobriety Tests: A Prosecutorial Injustice,” in press in a peer reviewed journal for April 2013

Practice Areas
Civil Rights
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Cannabis & Marijuana Law
Marijuana Business Formation, Medical Marijuana
Additional Practice Area
  • Sexual Harassment
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Igbo: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
DUI Expert Witness - Forensic Scientist - Forensic Toxicologist - Forensic Lawyer - Trial Lawyer
The Okorocha Firm
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Education
University of Florida
M.S. | Pharmacy - Forensic Science
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Whittier Law School
J.D. (2002) | Law
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California State University - Northridge
B.S. (1999)
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Professional Associations
The Private Defenders of California, Inc
Board Member
- Current
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California State Bar  # 226658
Member
- Current
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The Mexican American Bar Association
Board Member
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Certifications
Certified Specialist
State Bar of California
Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law
National Board of Trial Advocates
Websites & Blogs
Website
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Contact & Map
Studio City
3940 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
#1038
Studio City, CA 91604
Telephone: (800) 285-1763