Awards & Recognition

  • AVVO Superb Rated Attorney: 2013 – 2025
  • The AV® Preeminent™ rating from Martindale-Hubbell® – The Martindale-Hubbell® AV® Preeminent™ rating is the highest possible rating for an attorney for both ethical standards and legal ability. This rating represents the pinnacle of professional excellence. It is achieved only after an attorney has been reviewed and recommended by their peers – members of the bar and the judiciary.
  • The ACS Forensic Lawyer-Scientist Designation as recognized by the Chemistry and the Law Division of the ACS – The ACS-CHAL designation of Forensic-Lawyer Scientist is the highest form of scientific recognition available to lawyers. It is a milestone and stands as a strong indication that the lawyer not only knows the law but truly understands the science in a fundamental way. Currently there are only six DUI defense attorneys in the State of California who have been awarded the ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist designation; and attorney Manuel J. Barba is the only DUI defense attorney in the Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Imperial County areas.

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Associations & Memberships

Manuel J. Barba, California Public Defenders Association
Manuel J. Barba, National association of criminal defense lawyers
California Attorneys for Criminal Justice - Manuel Barba
America Chemistry Society - Attorney Manuel J. Barba

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