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Attorneys
Ralph M. Ochoa, Senior Partner
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Ralph M. Ochoa, a founding partner of the law firm of THE OCHOA & MOORE LAW FIRM, has distinguished himself in the area of legislative, regulatory and administrative law and public service. He has served as Chief of Staff to the then - Speaker of the California Assembly, Leo T. McCarthy. In that capacity, he managed legislative and policy issues with the Governor's cabinet members, state agencies, and regulatory bodies.
Mr. Ochoa holds the title of Special Ambassador. In 1978, Mr. Ochoa accompanied the First Lady, Rosalyn Carter, to the inauguration of the President of Costa Rica. He completed assignments for President Jimmy Carter on issues involving tax and economic programs and U.S. foreign policy in Latin America and the Caribbean. President Carter later appointed Mr. Ochoa to the National Advisory Council on Economic Development.
In 1999, Mr. Ochoa was appointed by Governor Pete Wilson to the California Lottery Commission, and later, as a Regent to the University of California. He is also a past Regent by way of his presidency of the UCLA Alumni Association. He has served as a member of the distinguished UCLA Board of Visitors, as a Trustee for the Graduate Theological Union, and as a member of Cal Berkeley's Board of Advisors for the Graduate School of Public Policy. Mr. Ochoa currently serves on the founding Board of Trustees for the University of California, Merced. Mr. Ochoa was also appointed by UC President Richard Atkinson as the Public Member of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), the accreditation entity in higher education in the U.S. He has served as a Trustee of the UCLA Foundation Board and as a Trustee of Jesuit High School (Sacramento, California).
In 1979, Mr. Ochoa was appointed to the Commission of the Californians by Lt. Governor Michael Curb. In 1982, Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. appointed him to the California State Building Standards Commission.
Mr. Ochoa's expertise is in the legislative, administrative, and regulatory processes of state and local government. His practice also includes business transactions, corporate representation, and negotiations. Furthermore, Mr. Ochoa is experienced in international law and is responsible for the Firm's International Law Division.
Jacqueline R. Moore, Managing Partner
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Ms. Moore, the Firm's managing partner, specializes in legislative advocacy, administrative and employment law. As a legislative advocate, she successfully negotiated with HUD on behalf of the Redevelopment Agency to secure a thirteen million dollar ($13,000,000.00) grant. Ms. Moore has also distinguished herself as a valuable asset to clients attempting to maneuver through the State Procurement Process.
In the area of employment law, Ms. Moore has defended employers, conducted investigations of discrimination complaints, and provided sexual harassment training. Ms Moore has also successfully defended clients against USC Section 1983 civil rights claims.
Additionally, Ms. Moore has represented clients before the State Legislature, Board of Equalization and other administrative bodies. Ms. Moore also represents clients in both Federal and State courts. Prior to joining THE OCHOA & MOORE LAW FIRM, Ms. Moore clerked for the Department of Fair Employment and Housing where she assisted in prosecuting civil rights violations throughout the state.
Before becoming a lawyer, Ms. Moore worked for the California Peace Officers' Association where she coordinated with Chiefs of Police, Sheriffs, District Attorneys, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Division of Law Enforcement of the California Department of Justice to provide training to law enforcement personnel.
Ms. Moore is licensed to practice before the State Courts of California and the U.S. District Court of Eastern and Northern California. She is a member of the State Bar of California, Sacramento County Bar, National Association of Female Executives, California Women Lawyers and the Black American Political Association of California.
Christopher E. Ochoa, Partner
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As an attorney and legislative advocate with THE OCHOA & MOORE LAW FIRM, Chris Ochoa heads the legislative and sports divisions of the Firm. Mr. Ochoa has almost twenty years experience in legislative advocacy, and has been involved in numerous issues including education, title insurance, building codes, real estate and development, radioactive waste, automotive repair, and community redevelopment.
Chris Ochoa is also the Firm's lead attorney in athlete representation. The Firm currently represents several professional golfers, male and female, and has represented collegiate athletic directors, coaches, and other world class athletes. Mr. Ochoa has been effective in negotiating and procuring financial endorsements and sponsorships for the Firm's athlete clients. Furthermore, Mr. Ochoa's duties include procuring television, radio, cable, internet and print media opportunities for the Firm's athlete clients and coaches.
Mr. Ochoa was educated at the United States Naval Academy, Harvard University, and UCLA, where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in History. While at UCLA, Mr. Ochoa worked for three years as a legislative advocate with the University's Governmental Relations Department. Mr. Ochoa received his Juris Doctorate from UC Davis Law School where he focused on negotiations, contracts and the legislative process. Mr. Ochoa was also a guest columnist for the law school newspaper. Through his advanced legislative process course, Mr. Ochoa served as an intern for former State Senator William Craven, and served as a consultant on the Senator's special committee investigating the Orange County bankruptcy.
Mr. Ochoa currently resides in the city of Davis with his wife and three children. He serves in a number of volunteer positions including Chairman of the Davis City Planning Commission; Committee member for the UCLA Alumni Association Board of Directors; Past President of the Sacramento Area UCLA Alumni Club; former City Finance and Budget Commissioner; and, he is a former Board Member of the Davis Art Center.