Cathedral City, CA

Manuel J. Barba

Manuel J. Barba is a DUI defense attorney specializing in California Criminal Courts and the DMV. He holds the prestigious ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist designation, making him the only DUI defense attorney with this designation in the Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Imperial County areas. He is also a nationally recognized Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST) Instructor and is trained in Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) and Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) protocols. Attorney Barba has extensive training in forensic blood and urine analysis, including Gas Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry, and breath testing analysis. He is a specialist member and Vice President of the California DUI Lawyers Association, and a member of the National College for DUI Defense, DUI Defense Lawyers Association, and California Attorneys for Criminal Justice. He has received numerous awards including the AV® Preeminent™ rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, 'Top Lawyers' from Palm Springs Life Magazine and Inland Empire Magazine, AVVO Superb Rated Attorney, and Client's Choice Award.

Eleonora Zeltser

Eleonora Zeltser serves as Chief Legal Officer and principal injury attorney at Braff Law Car Accident Personal Injury Lawyers. The California-based law firm has consultation offices in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, Fresno, San Francisco, and over 80 more locations all throughout the state. Ms. Zeltser has significant experience in personal injury law on both coasts of the United States. She began her legal practice in New York before establishing her personal injury law firm in Los Angeles. Her keen legal acuity stems from 5 years of successfully investigating and litigating personal injury cases on behalf of a major insurance company - this experience gave Eleonora a powerful perspective into insurance companies’ tactics to minimize their payouts. She now uses this expertise to advocate for injury victims in California, always fighting vigorously for the full compensation to which they are entitled. Known for her tenacity and compassion, Eleonora has earned her powerful reputation as a successful California personal injury lawyer through her extensive knowledge, versatility, and steadfast commitment to achieving optimal results. She always prioritizes individual attention and clear communication with her clients, ensuring that unfortunate injury victims remain informed, confident, and get the help they need. With a proven track record of success and abundant glowing testimonies from highly satisfied individuals, Eleonora is prepared to leverage her skills and experience to pursue the highest possible compensation for you.