About The Law Office of Gary S. Austin
About Us
Gary S. Austin is a trusted trial attorney and the founder of the Law Office of Gary S. Austin, located in Riverside, CA. With more than 20 years of experience in litigation and negotiation, Mr. Austin brings a practical, solutions-oriented approach to legal challenges across family law, civil disputes, and employment law.
He is known for delivering strategic clarity to complex matters, whether representing clients in divorce, custody disputes, domestic violence restraining orders, or high-stakes business and contract cases. Mr. Austin has served as lead trial counsel in state and federal courts, earning a reputation for calm, persuasive courtroom advocacy and thorough case preparation.
Prior to founding his own practice in 2010, he spent a decade at the esteemed Law Office of Carl E. Douglas in Beverly Hills, where he litigated high-profile civil rights and wrongful death cases, including multimillion-dollar jury trials. He also served as a legal intern in the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, gaining early trial experience that continues to inform his direct and effective litigation style.
Outside the courtroom, Mr. Austin is a dedicated civic and youth advocate. He served as president of the Miracle Mile Optimist Club and as a long-standing board member of Optimist Youth and Family Home Services, supporting mentorship and stability for at-risk youth. He has also contributed as a television legal commentator, offering expert insight on national media platforms like Court TV during coverage of high-profile criminal trials.
Mr. Austin is a graduate of Loyola Law School and a certified trial attorney through the National Institute for Trial Advocacy. He currently serves on the Board of the Loyola Law School Alumni Association, where he continues to support the development of future legal professionals.
Whether guiding a client through a family crisis or advocating for children and parents in transition, Mr. Austin brings integrity, focus, and a commitment to helping clients move forward with clarity and confidence.
Mission Statement:
1. To keep our clients informed of the process at every step of representation.
2. To provide effective, aggressive representation in court and during negotiations while maintaining the highest level of integrity.
3. To continue legal education to keep up with new laws and rules.
4. To provide information and options to our clients to allow them to make informed decisions that will best suit their needs.
5. To provide personalized service to each of our clients.
Five Things:
1. Attorney Austin has had an extensive career representing clients in both the civil and criminal courts throughout Southern California. This means that his experience with judges, forms, and procedures is an added benefit to his clients.
2. Attorney Austin gives personalized, one-on-one high-quality service to his clients. His clients work directly with him.
3. Attorney Austin is very involved in the community and giving back to the community that has given to us. Attorney Austin was the President of the Optimist Youth and has served on many boards and various committees geared toward assisting the community.
4. The Law Office of Gary S. Austin provides a kind, caring environment and works toward amicable and quick resolutions for their clients. Clients should feel comfortable and like a priority when they use his services. Attorney Austin always tries to keep his clients apprised of the possible outcomes, what the law allows, and what he believes to be in their best interest.
5. The Law Office of Gary S. Austin is cost-effective because they operate with low overhead expenses. Attorney Austin understands that many households are still struggling to make ends meet. He works with his clients to provide cost-effective ideas, payment options or other means to ensure that they receive the best services while still able to care for their families