Adam L. Marangell is a highly experienced attorney with over 27 years of legal practice, specializing in civil litigation, employment disputes, and police officer employment law. As the founder and principal of the Law Office of Adam L. Marangell, APC, he provides dedicated representation in personal injury, employment law, and law enforcement-related legal matters.

Professional Experience

• Judge Pro Tem, Orange County Superior Court (2023–Present)
  • Presides over civil harassment cases & trials for restraining orders, small claims trials, and mandatory settlement conferences.
• Principal Attorney, Law Office of Adam L. Marangell, APC (2006–Present)
  • Leads a boutique civil litigation firm focusing on personal injury, employment law, and police officer legal representation.
• General Counsel, Los Angeles Sheriffs’ Professional Association (2006–Present)
  • Oversee and coordinate all aspects of Association’s legal affairs
• Special Master, State Bar of California (2005–Present)
  • Appointed to serve Los Angeles and Orange counties in legal proceedings requiring a neutral Special Master.
• Attorney, State Bar of California (1997–Present)
  • Admitted to practice before the California Supreme Court, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, and the Ninth Circuit Federal Court of Appeals.

Legal Expertise

Mr. Marangell has tried over fifty termination appeals of police officers in venues across California, most often before the Los Angeles County Civil Service Commission and the California State Personnel Board. His extensive experience includes arguing over 500 Skelly Hearings before multiple agencies. He has also defended thousands of internal affairs investigations and responded to hundreds of officer-involved shootings and use-of-force incidents.

Education

• J.D (1996) – WSU
• B.A. (1992) – UCI