Jamaar Boyd Weatherby was selected as one of California’s Rising Stars in the field of general litigation. Super Lawyers selects attorneys to receive this recognition using a patented multiphase selection process. Peer nominations and evaluations are combined with independent research. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Selections are made on an annual, state-by-state basis.
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Mr. Boyd Weatherby specializes in litigation, including cases involving tort liability, contract disputes, labor and employment law and state and federal civil rights. He serves as Deputy City Prosecutor. Mr. Boyd-Weatherby also works on police litigation, Pitchess motions, internal investigation and appeals.
Mr. Boyd-Weatherby received his J.D. from University of California-Berkeley (Boalt Hall) and his B.A. in philosophy from Cal Poly-Pomona. He was admitted to the California Bar in 2004. Mr. Boyd-Weatherby joined the firm in June of 2008.
He was also been named a Super Lawyers Southern California Rising Star Attorney in 2009 and 2010. While working at Jones & Mayer as a City Prosecutor and the Orange County Public Defender Office, he has had 33 jury trials and a number of administrative and bench trials.
Served as a trainer in the Lawyers Without Borders, Liberia Project in 2010.