Biography

Edward C. Valdez has devoted more than 50 years to providing exceptional legal representation and exhibiting leadership in the Central Valley community. His expertise as an award-winning bilingual attorney encompasses diverse areas of law, including personal injury, workers’ compensation, trucking and motor vehicle accidents, business, and real estate. As a licensed real estate broker, he can leverage his expertise to negotiate effectively for his clients in real estate and business matters. Edward C. Valdez is also a well-known mentor and volunteer, actively participating in the Central Valley Hispanic community and serving at Saint Anthony of Padua Church. He is also a top-rated workers' compensation lawyer in Fresno.

Military Service

  • With 101st Airborne Division

Civic and Professional Activities

  • Member, Fresno County Bar Association
  • Judicial Appointments Committee, Fresno County Bar
  • Liaison, Municipal Court & Fresno County Bar
  • Superior Court Judge Pro Tempore, 1974-1977
  • Member, California Trial Lawyers Association
  • Panelist, California Trial Lawyers Association
  • President, Local Chapter, Central California Trial Lawyers Association, 1979
  • Member, Consumer Attorneys of California
  • Member, California Applicants Attorneys Association
  • Member, Central Valley Applicants Attorney Association
  • Co-Founder and Secretary, California La Raza Lawyers Association
  • Past President and Vice President, Fresno La Raza Lawyers Association
  • Law Instructor, Humphreys School of Law 2 years
  • Lecturer & Speaker, various groups on workers’ compensation, personal injury & business topics.
  • Past President, Torreon Optimist Club of Fresno
  • Past Vice President, Christians in Commerce
  • Member, Fresno Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
  • Honored Professional, National Register’s Who’s Who in Executive & Professional, 2002
  • Elected, Central California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Latin American Businessman of the Year 1997


    Speaking Engagements

    • Home Healthcare Workers and Workers’ Compensation: What You Need To Know.  Celebrating The Caregiver Conference (2022)
    • 1600am Radio Podcast: What is the Workers’ Comp Claim Process for Injured Workers? (2022)
    • What are my rights when injured on the job? Centro Binacional para el Desarollo Indígena Oaxaqueño (CBDIO) (2021)

    Languages

    • Spanish


    • Fresno Location

      Address

      550 W. Alluvial Avenue,
      Suite 106,
      Fresno, California 93711

      Fax

      559-486-4073

    • Grover Beach Location

      Address

      940 Ramona Avenue,
      Suite B,
      Grover Beach, California 93433

      Fax

      559-486-4073