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Carrillo Law Firm is proud to announce that Michael S. Carrillo has been selected as a finalist for the 2026 Street Fighter of the Year award presented by Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC).
This recognition highlights attorneys whose work reflects a strong commitment to pursuing justice and standing up for individuals and families facing powerful institutions. Michael S. Carrillo is among the finalists recognized this year for his work on Soto, et al. v. City of Torrance, et al., alongside fellow attorneys Christian Contreras and Laura M. Jimenez.
Recognizing Commitment to Civil Rights and Justice
Being named a finalist for Street Fighter of the Year is a meaningful recognition of the determination and dedication required to take on challenging cases. The award category recognizes attorneys handling significant cases in which persistence, preparation, and effective litigation can make a meaningful difference.
For Michael S. Carrillo, the recognition reflects his continued work in complex litigation and civil rights matters. As a Partner and Senior Trial Lawyer at the Carrillo Law Firm, he represents clients in cases involving civil rights, police misconduct, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, and other serious legal matters. The firm represents clients in both state and federal courts and has successfully argued cases through the California Supreme Court.
Recognition for Soto, et al. v. City of Torrance, et al.
The 2026 Street Fighter of the Year finalist list includes Soto, et al. v. City of Torrance, et al., with Michael S. Carrillo, Christian Contreras, and Laura M. Jimenez named among the attorneys associated with the case.
The recognition places this case among a select group of matters highlighted by Consumer Attorneys of California for the 2026 awards. Other Street Fighter of the Year finalists include attorneys involved in cases against the New Haven Unified School District, County of San Bernardino, and El Segundo Unified School District.
For clients and communities dealing with serious legal disputes involving government entities or alleged violations of civil rights, cases like these demonstrate why experienced trial representation can be important.
Michael S. Carrillo’s Commitment to Trial Litigation
Michael S. Carrillo serves as a Partner and Senior Trial Lawyer at the Carrillo Law Firm. According to the firm, he grew up in South Pasadena, California, attended South Pasadena High School, and later attended Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana.
His work is part of the Carrillo Law Firm’s broader commitment to representing individuals and families throughout California. The firm handles civil rights litigation, police misconduct and brutality, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, child sexual abuse, car crashes, and other complex cases.
The firm reports more than four decades of experience and more than $800 million recovered for clients across its cases.
2026 CAOC Awards to Be Presented in San Francisco
The 2026 Consumer Attorneys of California awards will be presented on Saturday, November 14, 2026, during the organization’s Annual Installation & Awards Dinner, held in conjunction with the 65th Annual Convention in San Francisco.
Winners of the Consumer Attorney of the Year and Street Fighter of the Year awards will be announced during the event.
The Carrillo Law Firm congratulates Michael S. Carrillo and his fellow finalists on this recognition and celebrates the important work being done by attorneys throughout California to pursue justice through the courts.
Learn More About Michael S. Carrillo and the Carrillo Law Firm
If you or a family member has been affected by police misconduct, a civil rights violation, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, or another serious legal matter, the Carrillo Law Firm may be able to help you understand your legal options.
Michael S. Carrillo and the firm’s team of trial attorneys represent clients in complex cases throughout California. The firm offers a confidential initial consultation for individuals seeking legal assistance.
Congratulations to Michael S. Carrillo on being named a 2026 Street Fighter of the Year finalist.
