Some lawyers walk into a courtroom and disappear. They shuffle papers, mumble, and hope no one asks tough questions. Oscar Ramirez is not one of those lawyers. When he walks into a courtroom, something shifts. People look up. Judges lean forward. Opposing lawyers take a deep breath. This guy doesn’t just show up. He shows out.
Now, in 2025, Oscar isn’t just a name in a courtroom. He’s nominated for Best Lawyer of the Year. Yes, the best. Not in just one city. Not in just one field. The best in California. The legal world is buzzing, but the people who’ve worked with Oscar? They saw this coming years ago.
“It’s an honor to be named among the best—proud of our team and the work we do every day.” — Oscar Ramirez
Oscar didn’t rise on shortcuts or luck. He rose on fire. He’s always had one mission: to stand up for the people who get pushed around. He didn’t chase the easy wins. He chased justice. He went to UC Berkeley, where he sharpened his mind. Then, he went to Loyola Law School, where he sharpened everything else. Moot court wins. Scholar awards. Fellowships. Externships. He didn’t just go to law school—he crushed it.
After law school, Oscar jumped straight into the deep end. He took on cases most lawyers avoid. Wrongful termination. Catastrophic injury. Harassment. Retaliation. Wage theft. The kinds of fights that get messy, personal, and real. He didn’t flinch. He leaned in. He brought fire to every hearing and calm to every client. He didn’t just show up to court. He showed up with a game plan, a backbone, and a purpose.
Oscar has worn many hats. He’s defended businesses. He’s fought for individuals. He’s led trials as first chair and teamed up as co-counsel in others. He’s worked in federal courts, state courts, mediations, and arbitrations. In every setting, he delivered results. Big results. Seven-figure settlements. Six-figure judgments. Arbitration awards that turned heads. Clients know that when Oscar Ramirez is on your side, you’re not just hiring a lawyer. You’re bringing in a closer.
And he’s a certified mediator, too. Oscar studied at Pepperdine’s top-ranked Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution. He didn’t just study it. He put it to work. He volunteered as a mediator for the Los Angeles Superior Court’s ADR program. He’s not just skilled at arguing. He’s skilled at listening. At solving. At finding the thread that ties a case together. That’s rare.
Before co-founding Blair & Ramirez LLP, Oscar was a managing partner at a boutique employment law firm. He focused hard on trial work. He took cases to court when others settled. He also served as a post-graduate fellow at Public Counsel. There, he helped microbusinesses and nonprofits with corporate law. He gave them the tools to grow. The tools to fight back. The tools to survive.
He even externed at MALDEF—the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund. Why? Because Oscar Ramirez never forgot where he came from. He’s proud to represent the Latino community in Southern California. He’s active in the Mexican American Bar Association. That isn’t just a line on his résumé. That’s a promise. A commitment to raise the standard. A pledge to make space for the next generation of Latino lawyers.
His influence goes beyond courtrooms. Oscar has appeared on CNN Latino, Telemundo, and Fox News Latino. He’s a trusted voice. A calm presence. A sharp thinker. He’s been invited to speak at Bridgeport legal seminars. He shares his insights, his experiences, and his vision. And people listen.
Oscar’s track record? $6.25 million class action win. $2.5 million personal injury verdict. $1 million employment law class action victory. $840,000 for a sexual harassment case. $700,000 fraud verdict. Several half-a-million-dollar personal injury settlements. It isn’t luck. It’s mastery.
And the awards? Let’s talk about those.
- Nominated to ABOTA (American Board of Trial Attorneys)
- Super Lawyers
- Super Lawyers - Rising Star (2014–2020)
- Perfect 10/10 Avvo Rating
- Recipient of Avvo’s Clients’ Choice Award
- Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent® Rating
- Lead Counsel Rated
- The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40
- Top 50 Settlements - Motor Vehicle Accidents Award
- Top 100 Settlements - Personal Injury Award
- His wall isn’t decorated. It’s armored.
His wall isn’t decorated. It’s armored.
Oscar holds memberships in top legal groups: The California Employment Lawyers Association, the Labor & Employment Law Section of the State Bar, and the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles. And he serves on the Board of Directors at East LA Classic Theatre. He believes in the power of language, law, and culture. He brings all three into every room he enters.
So why this nomination for Best Lawyer in 2025? Why now? Because people finally caught up. Oscar Ramirez has been building toward this moment for years. He doesn’t chase titles. He earns them. Every client he’s helped. Every case he’s won. Every injustice he’s challenged. It all led to this.
Oscar’s the kind of lawyer who makes you believe again. Who reminds you that justice can be real. That hard work matters. That truth still wins. In a world full of noise, Oscar speaks clearly. In a world full of shortcuts, he takes the hard road—and still wins.
So, is Oscar Ramirez the best lawyer of 2025? The answer is clear. Not just because of the awards. Not just because of the numbers. But because of the heart, the hustle, and the honor. He brings it all.
Oscar Ramirez isn’t just closing cases. He’s changing the game.
