Rains Lucia Stern St. Phalle & Silver

California's premier full-service law firm with an emphasis on the representation of peace officers in disciplinary, criminal, labor, workers' compensation, personal injury and other civil matters.

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Partner
Ken Yuwiler
Encino
P: 747.221.7100
F: 747.221.7101
KYuwiler@RLSLawyers.com
Partner
Ken Yuwiler
Encino
P: 747.221.7100
F: 747.221.7101
KYuwiler@RLSLawyers.com

Ken Yuwiler is a partner at Rains Lucia Stern St. Phalle & Silver, PC (“RLS”). Ken practices labor and employment law primarily representing public safety employees in civil and administrative proceedings, assisting his clients during internal affairs investigations, critical incidents, disciplinary proceedings, and grievances, including writs and appeals. He also defends associations and public safety employees in civil cases; prosecuted civil cases brought on behalf of aggrieved employees; and has prosecuted and defended writs and appeals.

Ken has been practicing law since 1986, joining RLS after previously practicing aggressive civil litigation in a variety of disciplines on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants. He has lectured to public employees and has written articles for law enforcement publications including the PORAC News. His cases have also been widely covered in various news media and he has volunteered with the Los Angeles Superior Court in several capacities.

Ken is a licensed pilot and a PADI certified SCUBA diving instructor. He enjoys spending time with his wife and two children.

Ken is licensed to practice in the State Courts of California, the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Eastern, and Central Districts of California, the Ninth Circuit Federal Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.

Disclaimer: Any results set forth herein are based upon the facts of that particular case and do not represent a promise or guarantee.

Education

• B.A., California State University, Northridge
• J.D., Southwestern University, School of Law

Bulletins & Publications:
  • Superior Court Sets Aside Sergeant’s Proposed Termination and Ultimate Demotion
  • Demystifying Qualified Immunity
  • Information the Department Required to Provide Prior to an Interrogation
  • Fraud Investigator Wins Round Against the County of San Bernardino
  • LDF Civil Coverage Rescues Wrongly Accused Deputy
  • State Charges Dismissed Against Custody Deputies
News & Press:
  • D.A. Declines to Prosecute East L.A. Deputies Who Beat and Tased Man Who Died
  • What Do Officers Have to Disclose to Testify as a Witness? A Ruling Today Explores that Question
  • Police Union, Officer Take Aim at Arroyo Grande
  • Impacts of Police Chief’s DUI Remain A Year Later
  • Sources: Riverside Police Demote Lieutenant in Leach Case
  • Sources Say Riverside Lieutenant Will be Fired for Role in Leach Stop
  • Judge Rejects Request to Stop Orange County Layoffs
  • Sergeant Reassigned After Endorsing Sheriff Wimbish’s Opponent
  • Vice Sting Operation Provokes Complaint
  • Year After Ouster, Detective Wants Job Back
  • 2 Sheriff’s Deputies Voluntarily Resign
  • Fired Deputy Accused of Fraternizing with Inmate Fights to Regain Job
Upcoming Classes & Speaking Engagements:
Past Classes:
  • June 20th – June 21st, 2019 – Protecting Cops in the 21st Century Symposium
  • June 21st, 2018 – “Protecting Cops in the 21st Century” Symposium (Costa Mesa, CA)
  • Sept. 12-15, 2017 – CPPCA’s 86th Annual Training Conference & Vendor Show (Long Beach, CA)

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Hotline phone numbers. Northern California: 925-609-1699. Southern California: 310-393-1486.