Founding Attorney ENSURING
Compensation for your Injury
John Hernandez
John Hernandez founded Hernandez Injury Lawyers with a mission to provide aggressive and compassionate representation for individuals injured throughout California. With decades of experience in workers’ compensation and personal injury law, he has dedicated his career to helping injured workers and accident victims secure the compensation and justice they deserve.
Before founding the firm, John served as a Workers’ Compensation Administrative Law Judge at the Los Angeles District Office. In that role, he presided over complex workers’ compensation cases and gained firsthand insight into how claims are evaluated and decided within the California workers’ compensation system. This unique judicial experience allows him to approach every case with a strategic advantage when advocating for his clients.
John is also a bilingual advocate, proudly providing legal services in both English and Spanish to ensure clear communication and accessibility for the diverse communities the firm serves. His commitment to client advocacy, integrity, and community leadership continues to shape the standard of excellence at Hernandez Injury Lawyers.
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law
Juris Doctor (J.D.), 2000
Certificate in Public Interest Law, 2000
University of Phoenix
Master of Business Administration (MBA), 2010
University of California, Santa Cruz
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Latin American & Latino Studies, 1996
Douglas Owenby
Attorney at Law
Douglas Owenby is a seasoned attorney who focuses primarily on workers’ compensation law, dedicating the majority of his practice to representing injured workers throughout California. With decades of legal experience, he brings strategic insight, disciplined advocacy, and a client-focused approach to every case he handles. In addition to his workers’ compensation practice, Douglas also assists clients in select personal injury matters when appropriate.
Douglas was admitted to the bar in 1980 and has been part of Hernandez Injury Lawyers since the firm’s founding in 2017. His extensive legal background allows him to approach each case with thoughtful strategy and careful legal analysis, ensuring that clients receive clear guidance and strong advocacy during challenging times.
Before entering the legal profession, Douglas served in the United States Army, where he was trained as a German language interrogator. His military service instilled the discipline, analytical thinking, and commitment to service that continue to guide his work as an attorney.
Outside the office, Douglas is an avid reader who values continuous learning and intellectual curiosity.
Education
Southwestern School of Law
Two-Year Law Program, 1980
University of Southern California (USC)
Undergraduate Studies, 1978