Awards
2005, California Lawyer Magazine, CLAY Award, Yagman chosen as one of California’s top 41 lawyers for “extraordinary achievements, making a significant impact on the law, work has had a profound, far-reaching impact, and whose achievements are expected to have such an impact in coming years, and have changed the law, broken new ground, and substantially influenced public policy.”
2002, California Lawyer Magazine, CLAY Award, Yagman chosen as one of California’s top 25 lawyers for “cutting edge work that helps the state maintain its reputation as a trendsetter, that shaped the law, the profession, and the way the law affects industry and the public, and who left a lasting impact on the way those who follow them will practice.”
2000, Los Angeles Daily Journal, Yagman chosen as one of “Top 100 Most Influential California Lawyers.”
1999, Los Angeles Times, Yagman chosen as one of “Top 103 Most Influential People” in Los Angeles.
1996, Peoples College of Law Clarence Darrow Award: “for renowned progressive legal advocacy, commitment to pro bono work, and tireless involvement in diverse political and human rights efforts at local, national, and international levels. Throughout the 1970’s, 1980’s, and 1990’s, Yagman has been engaged in progressive legal advocacy and has established legal precedent that has secured benefits to us all. The legal community across the nation can be grateful for the dedication and hard work that has been the hallmark of Stephen Yagman’s practice.”
1993, Los Angeles Criminal Courts Bar Ass’n, President’s Award, “In recognition of zealous and dedicated advocacy and protection of his clients’ rights he has battled courageously against abuse of governmental power at the risk of great personal sacrifice and loss.”
1974, Guild of Catholic Lawyers, Jurisprudence Award.
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