Located 20 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, La Puente is a primarily residential community of 41,200 residents. The community was formed in 1841 and incorporated in 1956. With the motto “Where the past meets the future”, La Puente continues to be a bridge between its family-oriented small town community and the larger Los Angeles metro area.

There are numerous experienced and accomplished La Puente lawyers throughout the community. Lawyers in La Puente can help you with business, immigration, real estate transaction, criminal defense, and numerous other legal issues.

Lawyers in La Puente were recently involved in a lawsuit filed against the city, in which a former city worker claimed she was wrongfully terminated. In her complaint, the former La Puente city worker argued that she had faced a hostile work environment and racial comments because she was Latina. The plaintiff sought to recover lost salary and benefits.

Lawyers in La Puente are familiar with the Los Angeles County court system. Attorneys in La Puente may argue your case in the Superior Court of California- Los Angeles, the 5^th District Court of Appeal, or the Supreme Court of California. The Los Angeles County court system is the largest in California- it would be wise to consult a local La Puente attorney to help guide you through the system.

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Additional information on the California court system and La Puente attorneys may be found at the following:

• About California Courts
• Los Angeles Law Library
• Los Angeles County Bar Association
• Lawyer Referral Services for Los Angeles County, California