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Amber L. Eck, Consumer Attorney in San Diego, California

focused on Consumer, Employment, and Litigation

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Amber L. Eck is an attorney based in San Diego, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Consumer, Employment, and Litigation. Currently practicing at Haeggquist & Eck LLP.

Based in
San Diego, CALIFORNIA
Experience
attorney
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Consumer · Employment · Litigation
  • Handles Consumer, Employment, and Litigation matters from San Diego, CALIFORNIA.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Consumer Protection Law (2026).

About Amber L. Eck: Amber L. Eck is an attorney based in San Diego, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Consumer, Employment, and Litigation. Currently practicing at Haeggquist & Eck LLP.

Areas of practice

Amber's practice areas in San Diego

Amber concentrates on consumer, employment, litigation, product liability, and class action. Each area below outlines the kind of case Amber handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Consumer cases in San Diego, California

Amber takes consumer matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Amber agrees to represent you.

Employment cases in San Diego, California

Amber takes employment matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Amber agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in San Diego, California

Amber takes litigation matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Amber agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in San Diego, California

Amber takes product liability matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Amber agrees to represent you.

Class Action cases in San Diego, California

Amber takes class action matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Amber agrees to represent you.

Biography

Amber L. Eck, consumer attorney serving San Diego

Amber L. Eck is an attorney based in San Diego, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Consumer, Employment, and Litigation. Currently practicing at Haeggquist & Eck LLP. Amber works from San Diego, California and takes on consumer matters across the region.

Haeggquist & Eck partner and trial attorney Amber Eck is a tenacious advocate for employees, consumers, and shareholders, and has been for the past 28 years. Amber has taken cases to trial in both state and federal court as lead trial attorney and has recovered millions of dollars for her clients in settlements, including multiple six- and seven-figure settlements. Amber doesn’t shy away from high-profile defendants — a fact well-illustrated by her role as co-lead counsel in the well-publicized class action against President Donald Trump and Trump University, which settled for $25 million. For her work in the case, which spanned seven years, Amber and her partners took no fees. In 2016, the Trump University settlement was deemed one of California’s Top 50 Class Action Settlements.

Amber has represented plaintiffs in employment cases for wrongful termination, sexual harassment, unequal pay, and discrimination based on gender, race, religion, pregnancy, disability, and age against such major corporations as Trader Joe’s, LuLaRoe, Dollar Tree, Cemex, and an international fast-food chain.

Amber is dedicated to providing pro bono legal assistance to underserved populations. She is a current member of the Southern District of California’s Pro Bono Panel, and just this year was lead trial counsel representing an inmate in a jury trial for violation of his 8th Amendment rights. She previously received the SDVLP Distinguished Service Award for her pro bono work in the case Sanchez v. County of San Diego (alleging searches of welfare applicants’ homes were unconstitutional); and the Wiley M. Manuel Pro Bono Service Award for her work in Badua v. City of San Diego (contending that the City’s long-term disability policy unlawfully discriminated against employees with mental disabilities).

Amber is currently serving a three-year term as a lawyers representative for the Southern District of California.

Working with Amber on a consumer matter

Haeggquist & Eck partner and trial attorney Amber Eck is a tenacious advocate for employees, consumers, and shareholders, and has been for the past 28 years. Amber has taken cases to trial in both state and federal court as lead trial attorney and has recovered millions of dollars for her clients in settlements, including multiple six- and seven-figure settlements. Amber doesn’t shy away from…

Who Amber represents

Amber reviews new inquiries case-by-case for consumer, employment, and litigation matters in San Diego and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Amber studied and practices

  • Boston University School of Law

    J.D. · 1995

  • Pepperdine University

    B.A.

Jurisdictions

Amber's state bar admissions

  • United States, Feder

    ACTIVE

Amber studied at J.D. in Boston University School of Law and B.A. in Pepperdine University.

Law school and academic background

Amber completed J.D. in Boston University School of Law and B.A. in Pepperdine University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Amber runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Amber's legal honors and published work

Amber has received 15 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Consumer Protection Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Securities Regulation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — San Diego Volunteer Lawyers Program Distinguished Service Award

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Finalist, San Diego Magazine Woman Of The Year Award

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Best Of The Bar, San Diego Business Journal (2016-2019)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Nominee, National Association of Women Business Owners’ Woman Business Owner of the Year and Trailblazer Awards

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Consumer Protection Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026).

Locations

Amber L. Eck's office in San Diego

Amber's primary office is at 225 Broadway, Suite 2050, San Diego, California, 92101. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Haeggquist & Eck LLP

225 Broadway, Suite 2050

San Diego, California 92101

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Hiring guide

How to hire Amber L. Eck — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new consumer attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Amber usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Amber charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Amber's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Amber will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a consumer attorney in San Diego, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many consumer matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Amber

Amber discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in consumer practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every consumer matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Amber confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Amber's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many consumer practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Amber L. Eck

  • How much does it cost to hire Amber for a consumer case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Amber walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Amber offer a free consultation?

    Amber charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Amber's office. Some consumer attorneys offer free consults — check Amber's current terms during booking.

  • How long do consumer cases in California typically take?

    Simple consumer matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Amber gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Amber take my case if I'm outside San Diego?

    Amber is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Amber will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Amber?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Amber will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Amber accepting new consumer clients right now?

    Amber's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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