Associate
Abraham J. Galvan Sanchez
He/Him
Abraham J. Galvan Sanchez is an associate in Best Best & Krieger LLP’s Municipal Law practice group. Abraham assists public clients with an array of transactional matters concerning municipal government, with a focus on public records, land use and housing laws. Abraham serves as Assistant City Attorney for the City of Ontario, Deputy City Attorney for the City of Palm Springs, and Deputy City Attorney for the City of San Jacinto.
Abraham received his law degree from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law, where he was a senior executive editor of the Berkeley Business Law Journal and a member of the La Raza Law Students Association.
Abraham is a Moreno Valley native and resident. He enjoys hiking, reading and spending time with his son, Levi.
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Up & Coming, Municipal Law, 2025
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Municipal Law, "One to Watch", 2022–2024
- Hispanic Bar Association of the Inland Empire
Presentations
- "Planning Commissioner Jeopardy," League of California Cities 2025 Planning Commissioners Academy, March 6, 2025
- "Municipal Law Jeopardy," Municipal Management Association of Southern California Annual Conference, Nov. 13, 2024
- "Associated Students of UC Riverside’s Law Day," UC Riverside Law Day, May 2, 2024
- "A Day in the Life of a Practicing Attorney," UC Riverside Presley Center Webinar, April 19, 2024
- "Keynotes: Affordable Housing Development on School Lands," Ventura County Housing Conference, Feb. 29, 2024
- “Landmark Appellate Decision on Access to Police Misconduct Record Stands,” Daily Journal, Jan. 17, 2024
- “Dinner with Alumni: Law and Policy,” University of California, Riverside Student Alumni Association Dinner, Jan. 24, 2024
- “Plan Check for Planners Series: Know the Codes / PSA and CEQA,” American Planning Association Inland Empire, Nov. 16, 2023
- “Expanding Horizons: Insights into New Housing Laws Under One Roof,” Municipal Management Association of Southern California Summer Session, July 27, 2023
