Christian Contreras is an attorney, activist and community advocate. Christian is the principal of the Law Offices of Christian Contreras, PLC which is a multi-attorney firm. Christian has a robust law practice in the areas of civil rights, personal injury, trials and some criminal defense. Christian litigates a broad range of cases primarily focused on wrongful death cases and civil rights cases affecting constitutional rights. On average, Christian takes at least seven (7) cases to trial per year. Christian has also successfully prevailed at the Ninth Circuit of Appeals and California Court of Appeals.

Christian has been recognized as an expert in civil rights and is regularly featured in prominent news outlets to contribute on various legal topics. In 2024, the Daily Journal recognized the Law Offices of Christian Contreras, PLC as a top boutique in the State of California. Since 2022, Christian has been selected as a “super lawyer” by Super Lawyers.

Christian currently serves on the board of directors for the following non-profit organizations: Los Angeles Trial Lawyers’ Charities, East Los Angeles College Foundation, Protesters Defense Alliance, and Peoples College of Law. Contreras also serves as the legal advisor for the League of United Latin American Citizens.

Christian has taught or teaches law and civil rights at various educational institutional including the law school, Peoples College of Law.