At a Glance
Abraham is an associate in the Municipal Law practice group.
He received his law degree from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law.
He is a member of BB&K’s ARC: Advanced Records Center and a Certified E-Discovery Specialist.
Abraham J. Galvan Sanchez is an associate in Best Best & Krieger LLP’s Municipal Law practice group and a member of the Housing working group. He also serves in BB&K’s ARC: Advanced Records Center, which provides comprehensive and cost-effective support for records-related matters, including California Public Records Act request processing. In addition, he is a Certified E-Discovery Specialist.
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.
Education
- University of California, Berkeley School of Law, J.D.
- University of California, Riverside, B.A., political science/law and society, magna cum laude
Admissions
- California
Awards
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Municipal Law, "One to Watch", 2022–2023
Authored Articles & Publications Apr 13, 2022
California Court of Appeal Clarifies Application of Statute of Limitations Under Subdivision Map Act
Alisha Winterswyk and Abraham Galvan Sanchez Discuss Conditions of Approval and Takeaways in Daily Journal Article
Legal Alerts Feb 03, 2022
In With the New – Part Three
BB&K's New Law Guidance for a Happy New Year
Legal Alerts Jan 19, 2022
In With the New – Part One
BB&K's New Law Guidance for a Happy New Year
Legal Alerts Sep 09, 2021
SB 9: It’s Not a Duplex Bill, It’s a Fourplex Bill!
Bill to Allow Lot Splits and Two-Unit Projects By-Right in Single-Family Zones Passes in Legislature and Awaits Governor Approval
Legal Alerts Jan 07, 2021
California Public Records Act Update
New CPRA Case Law and Legislation for 2021
Legal Alerts Jul 10, 2020
City of Santa Monica Successfully Defends its At-Large Voting System
California Appellate Court Holds Plaintiffs Must Establish “Dilution” to Successfully Challenge At-Large Voting Systems Under CVRA
Legal Alerts Jun 04, 2020
Jurisdiction Over CPRA Cases Not Limited to Courts in the County Where Records are Situated
A California Appellate Court Draws a Distinction between the Power of a Court to Rule —“Jurisdiction”— and the Proper Place for a CPRA Suit —“Venue”
Legal Alerts May 29, 2020
California Supreme Court: Government Cannot Charge Fee to Redact Police Body Camera Footage
California Public Records Act Provision Permitting Public Agencies to Charge for “Extraction” Analyzed
Legal Alerts Apr 03, 2020
Public Records Requests During COVID-19 Crisis
California Public Agencies Struggle with CPRA Compliance
Legal Alerts Jan 16, 2020
California Public Records Act Case Law Update
Part 2: New CPRA Laws for 2020
Legal Alerts Jan 15, 2020
California Public Records Act New Legislation
Part 1: New CPRA Laws for 2020
Legal Alerts Jan 03, 2020
Only a Contracting Party May Sue Under Government Code Section 1092
Calif. Supreme Court: San Diegans for Open Government v. Public Facilities Financing Authority of the City of San Diego
Legal Alerts Oct 09, 2019
LAPD, ACLU Reach Settlement in Public Records Act Lawsuit
LAPD Agrees to Requirements Significantly Beyond the CPRA
Legal Alerts Jun 26, 2019
Public Agencies Should Follow Appellate Decision on SB 1421 Despite New, Conflicting Ruling
Ventura County Decision Latest to Address Public Release of Police Records
Legal Alerts Mar 06, 2019
No Committee Exception to Brown Act Public Comment Requirement for Special Meetings
California Appellate Court Decision in Preven v. City of Los Angeles
