Carlos M. Ambriz

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Biography

Carlos M. Ambriz earned his J.D. from McGeorge School of Law in May 2000. He holds a dual bachelor’s degree in political science and Chicano studies from California State University, Fresno. Mr. Ambriz brings more than 24 years of litigation experience to the firm in the practice of medical malpractice defense, employment law, and business litigation.

 

Mr. Ambriz has extensive trial preparation experience and has contributed to the development of numerous cases for trial. He “second chaired” a jury trial in Sacramento County that proceeded to verdict and will “first-chair” a trial in the San Joaquin County Superior Court in February of 2026. Mr. Ambriz has appeared in Federal Court throughout California and has argued before the California Third District Court of Appeal.

 

Mr. Ambriz joined Low McKinley & Salenko in January 2026. His civil litigation practice focuses on defending physicians, dentists, and other healthcare professionals in medical malpractice cases.

 

Mr. Ambriz has been a member of the State Bar of California and the San Joaquin County Bar Association since July 2000. He is also admitted to practice before the United States District Courts for the Eastern, Northern, Central, and Southern Districts of California.

Education

  • McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, Sacramento, California
    • J.D., Juris Doctor - 05/2000
  • University of California, Fresno, Fresno, California
    • B.A., Bachelor of Arts - 05/1997
    • Major: Political Science and Chicano Studies

Bar Admission

  • California, 2000
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of California, 2004
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of California, 2011
  • U.S. District Court Central District of California, 2006
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of California, 2011

Professional Associations

  • State Bar of California, 12/2000 to Present
  • San Joaquin County Bar Association, 2000 to Present

Current Employment Position

  • Senior Attorney

Past Positions

  • Cassel Ginns, Partner, 2016 to 2026
  • Herum/Crabtree/Suntag, Senior Attorney, 2014 to 2016
  • Cassel Malm Fagundes, LLP, Attorney, 2001 to 2014