Hazel Ocampo, Agriculture Attorney in San Diego, California
focused on Agriculture, Environmental, and General
ShareholderatGreenberg Traurig, LLP
San Diego, CA
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Hazel Ocampo is a shareholder based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on Agriculture, Environmental, and General. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
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- San Diego, CA
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- Agriculture · Environmental · General
- Handles Agriculture, Environmental, and General matters from San Diego, CA.
About Hazel Ocampo: Hazel Ocampo is a shareholder based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on Agriculture, Environmental, and General. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Hazel takes on
Hazel concentrates on agriculture, environmental, general, government, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Hazel handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Agriculture
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Agriculture cases in San Diego, California
Hazel takes agriculture 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 Hazel agrees to represent you.
Environmental cases in San Diego, California
Hazel takes environmental 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 Hazel agrees to represent you.
General cases in San Diego, California
Hazel takes general 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 Hazel agrees to represent you.
Government cases in San Diego, California
Hazel takes government 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 Hazel agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in San Diego, California
Hazel 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 Hazel agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Hazel Ocampo — agriculture lawyer in San Diego
Hazel Ocampo is a shareholder based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on Agriculture, Environmental, and General. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
Hazel Ocampo is an Environmental, Natural Resources, and Land Use attorney, guiding clients through the intricacies of federal, state, and local regulations including the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, CEQA, Superfund, RCRA, the Endangered Species Act, and California’s Proposition 65.
Hazel regularly conducts audits and defends companies subject to government agency investigations and enforcement regarding alleged violations of environmental regulations. Specifically, Hazel handles administrative enforcement actions before the U.S. Department of Justice, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Regional Water Quality Control Boards, the Department of Toxic Substances Control, the Department of Environmental Health, and the Air Pollution Control District. She also advises clients on a variety of compliance matters, renewable energy, real estate due diligence (Phase I/Phase II), and universal and hazardous waste regulations.
Hazel has represented a variety of industrial operators, including national telecommunications companies, aeronautic manufacturers, vehicle manufacturers, metal recyclers, food processors, and dry cleaners in cases involving air emissions, vapor intrusion, contaminated groundwater, surface water and soil.
Prior to entering private practice, Hazel worked for the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) where she assisted with the implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Prior to that, she was selected for the prestigious Executive Fellowship in the California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal/EPA). While with Cal/EPA, she handled matters relating to water and soil contamination and automotive issues for the Schwarzenegger Administration.
Concentrations
•Air, water, and waste regulation
•Real estate due diligence
•Governmental investigations
•Superfund and contamination
•Water rights
•Water resources
•Renewable energy
•Climate change
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Accolades
•Listed, San Diego Business Journal, “100 Women of Influence in Law,” 2025
•Team Member, a Law360 “Environmental Practice Group of the Year,” 2022
How Hazel handles agriculture matters
Hazel Ocampo is an Environmental, Natural Resources, and Land Use attorney, guiding clients through the intricacies of federal, state, and local regulations including the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, CEQA, Superfund, RCRA, the Endangered Species Act, and California’s Proposition 65. Hazel regularly conducts audits and defends companies subject to government agency investigations and…
Who Hazel represents
Hazel reviews new inquiries case-by-case for agriculture, environmental, and general matters in San Diego and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Cornell Law School J.D. Editor, Journal of Law and Public Policy
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University of California at Los Angeles B.A.
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Hazel studied at — in Cornell Law School J.D. Editor, Journal of Law and Public Policy and — in University of California at Los Angeles B.A..
Law school and academic background
Hazel completed — in Cornell Law School J.D. Editor, Journal of Law and Public Policy and — in University of California at Los Angeles B.A.. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Hazel runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Hazel Ocampo's office in San Diego
Hazel's primary office is at 12760 High Bluff Dr., Ste. 240, San Diego, CA, 92130. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
12760 High Bluff Dr., Ste. 240
San Diego, CA 92130
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How to hire Hazel Ocampo — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new agriculture attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Hazel usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Hazel charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Hazel'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; Hazel will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a agriculture attorney in San Diego, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many agriculture 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 Hazel
Hazel discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in agriculture practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every agriculture 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. Hazel confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Hazel's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many agriculture practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Hazel Ocampo
How much does it cost to hire Hazel for a agriculture case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Hazel walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Hazel offer a free consultation?
Hazel charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Hazel's office. Some agriculture attorneys offer free consults — check Hazel's current terms during booking.
How long do agriculture cases in California typically take?
Simple agriculture 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. Hazel gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Hazel take my case if I'm outside San Diego?
Hazel 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 — Hazel 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 Hazel?
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. Hazel will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Hazel accepting new agriculture clients right now?
Hazel's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Agriculture attorneys serving San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California
Hazel handles agriculture matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified agriculture attorneys in that community.
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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