JOSHUA E. MEDELLIN

Joshua E. Medellin is an associate attorney at the Law Offices of Yasha Ahoubim, bringing over 10 years of dedicated hands-on experience in personal injury law now aimed at advocating zealously for California, Nevada, and Texas residents harmed by negligence, defective products, or unfair insurance practices. Admitted to the State Bar of Texas in February 2025, Joshua now focuses on securing maximum compensation for clients in motor vehicle accidents, serious injuries, wrongful death, and consumer claims—including those under Lemon Law—while drawing on his deep background in case evaluation, investigation, evidence building, and pre-litigation management.
 
His career began in 2015 at a prominent high-volume Los Angeles personal injury firm known for recovering hundreds of millions for victims of car accidents, truck collisions, premises liability, slip-and-falls, and other serious injuries; there, as an Intake Specialist, he handled case evaluations, client intake, preliminary investigations into causation, and medical treatment evaluation and coordination. Joshua thereafter founded his own investigative service, specializing in investigative support to personal injury law firms across Los Angeles County, which further deepened his expertise in case investigations, evidence gathering, and case assessment. His path continued with case management roles at top respected California personal injury firms known for achieving significant multi-million-dollar outcomes in cases involving trucking accidents, car crashes, spinal and traumatic brain injuries, wrongful death, and other life-altering claims. In this position, he was closely involved in the day-to-day of each case: meeting with clients to understand each accident and its collateral impact, coordinating and organizing the medical providers and records, police reports, and witness accounts. Through this steady, attentive work, Joshua focused on helping clients get back on their feet. His experience culminated as a Pre-litigation Attorney at a nationally recognized, multimillion-dollar corporate plaintiff firm that aggressively represents hundreds of thousands of accident and serious injury victims; in this role, Joshua’s led team managed 300-500 cases simultaneously, handled everything from intake to demand writing, negotiations with insurance companies to achieve favorable pre-litigation resolutions. This consistent progression across leading firms has given Joshua thorough insight into every stage of personal injury claims making him particularly well-prepared to deliver effective, client-focused representation.
 
Joshua’s legal education includes a Juris Doctor from Southwestern Law School, where he gained early advocacy experience in the Immigration Law Clinic, representing underrepresented clients in complex applications (U-Visa, adjustment of status, Special Juvenile Immigrant Status) through client interviews, investigations, declaration drafting, and strategy development. This early emphasis on compassionate, thorough representation has defined his career in injury and consumer law.
 
Joshua understands the profound physical, emotional, and financial impacts that accidents, injuries, or defective vehicles can have on victims. He prioritizes building relationships, transparent communication, and personalized attention—combining aggressive negotiation and litigation preparation with genuine care to pursue maximum recovery while keeping clients informed and supported throughout the process.
Joshua Medellin
Attorney Profile

JOSHUA E. MEDELLIN

Associate Attorney
Lemon Law & Personal Injury Lawyer

APPROACH TO LEGAL PRACTICE

As an associate at the Law Offices of Yasha Ahoubim, Joshua supports the firm’s practice in:
  • Lemon Law – Assisting consumers with claims against manufacturers for defective new vehicles under Lemon Law, seeking repurchase, replacement, or cash settlements.
  • Personal Injury Law – Representing victims of motor vehicle accidents (including rideshare/Uber/Lyft), premises liability, slip-and-fall, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, and related claims.
  • Consumer Protection – Leveraging statutes to hold corporations and insurers accountable for unfair practices, misrepresentations, or breaches of warranty.
Joshua’s bilingual proficiency and deep pre-litigation experience enable him to serve diverse communities effectively. His background in high-volume case handling, insurance negotiations, detailed investigations, and client-centered advocacy equips him to anticipate and dismantle defense strategies, build compelling evidence from the outset, and deliver thorough, compassionate representation that addresses both the legal merits and the real-life challenges clients face.

BAR ADMISSIONS

Texas (2025)

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

State Bar of Texas – Active Member


LANGUAGES


  • English (fluent)

  • Spanish (fluent) 

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

Southwestern Law School – Juris Doctor, 2020
Activities: Immigration Law Clinic

California State University, Los Angeles – B.A. in Political Science, 2015
Minor: Pre-Legal Studies
Activities: External Vice President, Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity; Debate Team Member
Honors & Research:

  • Grant Recipient, American Communities Program (research on deportations’ impact on LGBT families)

  • Researcher/Planner, Future Legal Aid Clinic

  • Researcher, California Innocence Project

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Get a Clear Answer on Your Case

Our Process

How We Handle Lemon Law Claims

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Evaluate
Warranty History

We review repair records and warranty coverage to identify violations.

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Determine
Manufacturer Liability

We calculate repair frequency, downtime, and statutory thresholds.

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Assert
the Claim

We notify the manufacturer
and enforce compliance under state law.

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Resolve
or Litigate

We pursue settlement
or proceed to trial
when required.

Attorney-Led Representation

Your Case Is Handled by an Attorney

Your claim is evaluated and enforced by an attorney, not passed through intake staff. We maintain direct oversight from review through resolution to ensure accuracy, leverage, and accountability.

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Client Experience

Clarity, Consistency, and Strong Results

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Yasha and his team are very knowledgeable! They know the ins and outs of the lemon law and are highly experienced. I trusted them with my lemon case and they got the results I wanted.

Mike A

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My new SUV had repeated battery and sensor problems. The manufacturer kept giving me the runaround. Yasha and his team were professional and got me a replacement vehicle without stress. Highly recommend!

Priya K.

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After months of back-and-forth with the dealership about my defective brakes, I finally called The Law Offices of Yasha Ahoubim. They took over everything and settled my case faster than I expected. Super grateful for their help.

Marco L.

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I was having some serious electrical and screen issues with my car. The dealership was unable to fix the problems with the car. I reached out to Yasha and he helped me lemon my car pretty quickly. Thank you for your help.

Sasha Y.

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My vehicle shut off on me in the middle of the freeway. I was scared for my life and didn’t know what to do. I immediately called the Law Offices of Yasha Ahoubim and they helped me through every step to get my car lemoned.

Sara B.