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Farnaz Salessi, Personal Injury Attorney in Santa Ana, California

focused on Personal Injury and Product Liability

Stalwart Law Group

Santa Ana, CA

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Farnaz Salessi is an attorney based in Santa Ana, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability. Currently practicing at Stalwart Law Group.

Based in
Santa Ana, CALIFORNIA
Experience
attorney
Known for
Personal Injury · Product Liability
  • Handles Personal Injury and Product Liability matters from Santa Ana, CALIFORNIA.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).

About Farnaz Salessi: Farnaz Salessi is an attorney based in Santa Ana, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability. Currently practicing at Stalwart Law Group.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Farnaz takes on

Farnaz concentrates on personal injury and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Farnaz handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Personal Injury cases in Santa Ana, California

Farnaz takes personal injury matters in Santa Ana, 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 Farnaz agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in Santa Ana, California

Farnaz takes product liability matters in Santa Ana, 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 Farnaz agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Farnaz Salessi — personal injury lawyer in Santa Ana

Farnaz Salessi is an attorney based in Santa Ana, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability. Currently practicing at Stalwart Law Group.

Farnaz Salessi is an experienced trial attorney and litigator who handles personal injury cases. She specializes in catastrophic injury, wrongful death, product liability, government entity, premises liability, and insurance bad faith claims. Her efforts have resulted in the successful recovery of millions of dollars for her clients in complex cases.

Ms. Salessi is a zealous, detail-oriented advocate who is proactive in litigating her cases. Her representative results include the following:

  • $26,075,000 settlement for the victim of a motorcycle accident who suffered a traumatic brain injury.
  • $2,017,350 verdict as second chair for the victim of a motor vehicle accident who suffered a cervical ligament tear.
  • $1,450,000 settlement from MiraDry, Inc. and Sientra, Inc. on behalf of a client who suffered permanent nerve damage from the MiraDry System, a Class II medical device.
  • $1,000,000 settlement in a case involving an uncovered, sunken trench left in the middle of a public sidewalk.

In 2024, Farnaz was recognized as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers magazine, a distinction awarded to less than 2.5 percent of attorneys in the state who are 40 years of age and under.

Ms. Salessi received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with magna cum laude honors from the University of Southern California. Ms. Salessi then obtained her Juris Doctor with magna cum laude honors from the University of California, Irvine.

Ms. Salessi is a member of the State Bar of California. She served on the Board of the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association in 2023 and 2024, and is a member of the Orange County Bar Association and the Consumer Attorneys Association of California.

Farnaz's approach to personal injury cases

Farnaz Salessi is an experienced trial attorney and litigator who handles personal injury cases. She specializes in catastrophic injury, wrongful death, product liability, government entity, premises liability, and insurance bad faith claims. Her efforts have resulted in the successful recovery of millions of dollars for her clients in complex cases. Ms. Salessi is a zealous, detail-oriented…

Clients Farnaz works with

Farnaz reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury and product liability matters in Santa Ana and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • University of California Irvine

    J.D. · 2019

Farnaz studied at J.D. in University of California Irvine.

Law school and academic background

Farnaz completed J.D. in University of California Irvine. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Farnaz runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Farnaz has received 2 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).

Locations

Farnaz Salessi's office in Santa Ana

Farnaz's primary office is at 1327 N Broadway, Santa Ana, California, 92706. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Stalwart Law Group

1327 N Broadway

Santa Ana, California 92706

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Hiring guide

How to hire Farnaz Salessi — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Farnaz charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Farnaz'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; Farnaz will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in Santa Ana, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury 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 Farnaz

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

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every personal injury 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. Farnaz confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

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

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Farnaz Salessi

  • How much does it cost to hire Farnaz for a personal injury case?

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

  • Does Farnaz offer a free consultation?

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

  • How long do personal injury cases in California typically take?

    Simple personal injury 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. Farnaz gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Farnaz take my case if I'm outside Santa Ana?

    Farnaz 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 — Farnaz 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 Farnaz?

    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. Farnaz will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Farnaz accepting new personal injury clients right now?

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

Areas served

Personal Injury attorneys serving Santa Ana, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California

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