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A Personal Injury & Criminal Defense Team You Can Trust


When you are injured in an accident or facing criminal charges, the decisions you make can affect your health, freedom, finances, family, and future.

The Law Offices of Albert Garcia provides experienced, local representation to clients throughout Visalia, Tulare County, Kings County, and California’s Central Valley.

With more than 30 years of courtroom experience, Albert Garcia brings the perspective of a former Tulare County prosecutor and seasoned trial attorney to every case.

Call (559) 636-8558 to speak with our legal team.

PERSONAL INJURY

Helping You Rebuild After a Serious Injury


An accident can change your life in seconds.

You may be left with physical pain, medical appointments, lost income, damaged property, emotional distress, and uncertainty about what comes next. Meanwhile, the insurance company begins investigating the claim and protecting its own financial interests.

Our legal team is here to protect you.

We investigate the incident, preserve evidence, communicate with the insurance companies, gather medical documentation, identify all available insurance coverage, and fight for the full and fair compensation available under California law.

Your priority should be your health and recovery. Our priority is protecting your claim and holding the responsible parties accountable.


PERSONAL INJURY CASES WE HANDLE

Automobile Accidents

We represent drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and families injured by negligent, distracted, speeding, impaired, or reckless drivers.

Commercial Trucking Accidents

Truck collisions can involve commercial carriers, vehicle owners, employers, contractors, maintenance companies, and multiple insurance policies. These cases require prompt investigation and preservation of important evidence.

Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcyclists often suffer devastating injuries because they have little physical protection during a collision. We fight insurance-company attempts to unfairly blame the rider.

Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents

Pedestrians and bicyclists may suffer catastrophic injuries when struck by a motor vehicle. We investigate driver conduct, visibility, roadway conditions, traffic controls, and all available insurance coverage.

Premises Liability

Property owners and businesses have a responsibility to use reasonable care in maintaining their property.

Premises liability cases may involve:


  • Wet or slippery floors
  • Uneven walkways
  • Broken pavement
  • Unsafe stairways
  • Inadequate lighting
  • Falling merchandise
  • Broken glass
  • Unsecured swimming pools
  • Dangerous property conditions
  • Negligent security

A property owner is not automatically responsible whenever someone is injured. Liability depends upon the condition of the property, what the owner knew or should have known, whether reasonable precautions were taken, and the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Dog Bites and Animal Attacks

Dog bites can cause serious wounds, infection, nerve damage, permanent scarring, disfigurement, and emotional trauma. We investigate ownership of the animal, available insurance coverage, and the circumstances of the attack.

Catastrophic Injuries

We represent clients suffering from life-changing injuries, including:


  • Traumatic brain injuries
  • Spinal injuries
  • Fractures
  • Burns
  • Amputations
  • Organ damage
  • Permanent impairment
  • Severe scarring
  • Disfigurement
  • Paralysis

Wrongful Death

When negligence results in the loss of a loved one, surviving family members may have the right to bring a wrongful death claim.

We provide compassionate representation while pursuing accountability and compensation for the devastating losses suffered by the family.

Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Claims

When the responsible driver has no automobile insurance or does not have enough insurance to cover the damages, compensation may be available through the injured person’s own uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage.

Even though the claim is made through your own insurance company, disputes can still arise regarding liability, injuries, medical treatment, and the value of the claim.


Compensation Available in a Personal Injury Case


Depending upon the facts of the case, compensation may include:


  • Past and future medical expenses
  • Lost wages
  • Reduced earning capacity
  • Physical pain and suffering
  • Emotional distress
  • Permanent disability or impairment
  • Scarring and disfigurement
  • Loss of enjoyment of life
  • Property damage
  • Loss of consortium
  • Funeral and burial expenses in wrongful death cases

Every case is different. The value of a claim depends upon the injuries, evidence, available insurance coverage, medical treatment, future care, and individual circumstances involved.

Past results do not guarantee future results.

No Attorney Fee Unless We Recover for You

Personal injury cases accepted by the Firm are generally handled on a contingency-fee basis.

This means attorney fees are paid from the recovery under the terms of the written fee agreement. You do not pay attorney fees if the Firm does not obtain a recovery for you.

Personal injury consultations are free.


CRIMINAL DEFENSE

Protecting Your Freedom and Your Future

An arrest or criminal accusation can place your freedom, employment, reputation, professional licensing, driving privileges, family relationships, and future at risk.

You should not face the criminal justice system alone.

Albert Garcia previously served as a Tulare County prosecutor. He understands how criminal cases are investigated, evaluated, charged, negotiated, and tried.

Our Firm carefully examines the reports, recordings, witness statements, searches, physical evidence, forensic evidence, and legal issues involved in each case.

We provide honest advice, direct communication, and a defense strategy based upon the actual facts and evidence.


CRIMINAL CASES WE HANDLE

DUI and Driving Offenses

We defend cases involving alcohol-related DUI, drug-related DUI, refusal allegations, hit-and-run allegations, reckless driving, license consequences, and other serious driving offenses.

Domestic Violence

Domestic violence accusations can result in arrest, protective orders, firearm restrictions, custody consequences, and significant criminal penalties.

These cases require immediate and careful attention.

Assault and Battery

We represent clients accused of misdemeanor and felony assault, battery, aggravated assault, assault with a deadly weapon, and offenses involving allegations of serious bodily injury.

Drug Offenses

We defend cases involving possession, possession for sale, transportation, manufacturing, prescription medications, controlled substances, and unlawful search and seizure.

Theft, Burglary, Robbery, and Fraud

We represent clients accused of petty theft, grand theft, burglary, robbery, embezzlement, identity theft, fraud, and other property-related offenses.

Juvenile Defense

A juvenile case can have lasting consequences for a child’s education, opportunities, and future.

We represent minors and their families throughout the juvenile court process.

Gang Allegations and Enhancements

Gang allegations can greatly increase the seriousness of a criminal case and the potential punishment.

These cases often involve complicated factual and legal issues requiring thorough investigation.

Weapons Charges

We defend cases involving firearm possession, concealed weapons, prohibited-person allegations, weapons enhancements, and other California weapons offenses.

Serious Felonies and Violent Crimes

We represent clients facing serious felony charges, including:


  • Arson
  • Kidnapping
  • Robbery
  • Attempted murder
  • Murder
  • Manslaughter
  • Vehicular manslaughter

Criminal Investigations

You do not have to wait until criminal charges are filed before consulting an attorney.

Early representation may help protect your rights before an interview, interrogation, search, surrender, arrest, or charging decision.


An Accusation Is Not a Conviction

The appropriate defense depends upon the facts and evidence involved in the case.

Potential issues may include mistaken identity, false allegations, self-defense, lack of intent, unreliable witnesses, insufficient evidence, unlawful searches, involuntary statements, forensic problems, or violations of constitutional rights.

No attorney can ethically guarantee a particular outcome. Our Firm will provide an honest assessment and fight for the best result reasonably available under the circumstances.


WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE OUR FIRM

More Than 30 Years of Experience
Albert Garcia has represented clients in California courts for more than three decades.


Former Tulare County Prosecutor
His prosecutorial background provides valuable insight into how criminal cases are evaluated, charged, and presented.


Local Representation
Our office is located in Visalia. We serve clients throughout Tulare County, Kings County, and surrounding Central Valley communities.


Personal Attention
Our clients know the attorney and legal team handling their case. We believe in honest advice, clear communication, thorough preparation, and personal service.


Prepared to Fight
We prepare every case with the understanding that preparation creates leverage—whether the matter is resolved through settlement, negotiation, dismissal, motion, mediation, plea agreement, or trial.


SPEAK WITH OUR LEGAL TEAM

Contact the Law Offices of Albert Garcia to discuss your legal options.


Law Offices of Albert Garcia
1011 W. Center Avenue
Visalia, California 93291
Telephone: External link opens in new tab or window(559) 636-8558

Personal injury consultations are free. Criminal defense consultations and representation are handled under separate fee arrangements.

Submitting a contact form or communicating with the Firm does not create an attorney-client relationship. Do not submit confidential, sensitive, or time-sensitive information unless the Firm has authorized you to do so.


A serious collision can change your life in seconds. Our legal team understands what injured clients and their families face after an accident.Being Arrested


WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE ARRESTED OR DETAINED


Remain Silent. Ask for an Attorney. Call Our Office.


If law enforcement stops, detains, or arrests you, stay calm and do not physically resist—even if you believe the officers are wrong.


Do not try to explain your side of the story. Do not argue your innocence. Do not answer questions about where you were, what happened, who was involved, or what you knew.


Anything you say may be misunderstood, taken out of context, or used against you later. Once you make a statement, it cannot be taken back.


Clearly and respectfully say:


“I am exercising my right to remain silent. I want an attorney. I will not answer questions without my attorney present.”


Then stop talking.


Do not allow officers to pressure you into changing your mind. Statements such as “This is your chance to explain,” “We already know what happened,” or “Things will be easier if you cooperate” do not mean that speaking is in your best interest.


You should also clearly say:


“I do not consent to any search.”


Do not physically interfere if officers conduct a search. Simply state that you do not consent and allow your attorney to challenge the search later if appropriate.


Do not discuss your case with other people in a patrol car, police station, holding cell, or jail. Do not discuss the facts of your case during recorded jail telephone calls or through jail messages.


Call the Law Offices of Albert Garcia as soon as you are able.


LAW OFFICES OF ALBERT GARCIA

(559) 636-8558


Albert Garcia is a former Tulare County prosecutor with more than 30 years of courtroom experience. Early legal representation may help protect your rights before an interview, interrogation, search, surrender, arrest, or charging decision.


Remain silent. Request an attorney. Call us immediately.

THINGS TO DO IF IN AN ACCIDENT


Things to Do When You've Been In a Car Accident

A car accident can be frightening and confusing. What you do immediately afterward can affect your safety, medical recovery, and ability to pursue a claim. Take the following steps to protect yourself and your rights.


1. Stop and Remain at the Scene

Never leave the scene of an accident. Stop as close to the collision as safely possible and turn on your emergency flashers.


2. Check for Injuries and Call 911

Check yourself, your passengers, and others involved for injuries. Call 911 immediately if anyone is injured or if the accident is blocking traffic or creating a dangerous condition.


Do not attempt to move someone who may have suffered a serious neck, back, or head injury unless remaining in place creates an immediate danger.


3. Move to a Safe Location

If no one is injured and the vehicles can be moved safely, move them out of traffic. If the vehicles cannot be moved, remain in a safe location and wait for law enforcement and emergency personnel.


4. Call the Police

Request that law enforcement respond and prepare a collision report. When officers arrive, provide an honest and accurate description of what happened.


Do not guess, speculate, argue, or admit fault. If you do not know the answer to a question, say that you do not know.


5. Identify Witnesses

Obtain the name, telephone number, address, and email address of every witness. Witnesses frequently leave before law enforcement arrives, and their statements may become important if the other driver later changes their story.


6. Take Photographs and Video

Use your cellphone to document as much as possible, including:

a. Damage to every vehicle;

b. The position of the vehicles;

c. License plates;

d. Skid marks and debris;

e. Traffic signals, stop signs, and roadway conditions;

f. Nearby businesses, homes, or cameras;

g. Your visible injuries; and

h. The surrounding accident scene.

Take photographs before the vehicles are moved when it is safe to do so. Continue photographing visible injuries as bruising, swelling, or discoloration develops.


7. Exchange Information

Obtain the following information from every driver involved:

a. Full name, address, and telephone number;

b. Driver’s license information;

c. Insurance company and policy number;

d. Vehicle owner’s name and contact information;

e. Vehicle year, make, model, color, and license plate number; and

f. Names and contact information for all passengers.

Photograph the other driver’s license, insurance card, license plate, and vehicle whenever possible.


8. Seek Medical Attention

Some injuries are not immediately apparent. Pain, stiffness, headaches, dizziness, nausea, numbness, and other symptoms may develop hours or days after a collision.


Seek prompt medical attention if you are experiencing symptoms or believe you may have been injured. Tell the medical provider exactly how the accident happened and describe every symptom you are experiencing.


Call 911 or obtain emergency care immediately if you experienced a loss of consciousness, confusion, severe headache, chest pain, difficulty breathing, weakness, numbness, or significant neck or back pain.


9. Report the Accident

Notify your insurance company promptly. Provide the basic facts necessary to report the claim, but do not guess about fault, the seriousness of your injuries, or the value of your claim.


Ask whether your policy includes collision coverage, rental reimbursement, uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage, and Medical Payments Coverage, commonly called MedPay.


In California, an SR-1 report must be submitted to the Department of Motor Vehicles within 10 days when anyone is injured or killed or when property damage exceeds $1,000. This requirement applies regardless of who caused the accident and is separate from any police or insurance report.


10. Preserve Evidence and Keep a File

Keep all accident-related documents together, including:

a. The police report or report number;

b. Insurance correspondence and claim numbers;

c. Medical records, bills, and prescriptions;

d. Photographs and videos;

e. Witness information;

f. Repair estimates and vehicle photographs;

g. Towing, storage, rental car, and transportation receipts;

h. Proof of missed work or lost income; and

i. A written record of your symptoms and how your injuries affect your daily life.


Do not repair, sell, or dispose of the vehicle before the damage has been fully photographed and inspected.


11. Protect Your Rights

The other driver’s insurance company may ask you to provide a recorded statement, sign medical authorizations, accept an early settlement, or discuss your injuries before their full extent is known.


Do not sign documents, accept a settlement, or provide a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurance company without first understanding your rights. Avoid discussing the accident or posting photographs, videos, activities, or information about your injuries on social media.


An experienced personal injury attorney can preserve evidence, communicate with the insurance companies, review available coverage, document your damages, and protect you from accepting less than your claim is worth.


The Law Offices of Albert Garcia represents accident victims throughout Visalia, Tulare County, and the surrounding Central Valley. Contact our office for a free consultation. There are no attorney’s fees unless we recover compensation on your behalf.

Servicing these California areas

Visalia, Porterville, Tulare, Hanford, Dinuba, Exeter, Farmersville, Lindsay, Tulare County and surrounding central valley communities.

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