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Josh Avalos is an associate in Best Best & Krieger LLP’s (BBK) Special Districts practice group, where he assists public agency clients with a wide range of litigation matters.

Josh originally joined as a summer associate. While in law school, he gained valuable litigation experience as a law clerk with the United States Attorney’s Office. He also served as Senior Online Editor of the UC Davis Law Review.

Born and raised in Fresno, CA, Josh now resides in San Diego. Outside the office, he enjoys spending time with friends and exploring the many golf courses that San Diego County has to offer.

Accolades
  • Reynoso Academic Excellence Award, UC Davis School of Law, 2024
  • University of California Presidential Summer Public Service Fellow, UC Davis School of Law, 2023
  • Samuel S. Folk Scholarship Recipient, UC Davis School of Law, 2022
  • Dean’s Merit Scholar, UC Davis School of Law, 2022 
Thought Leadership

Publications

  • “SB 827 Expands Training Obligations for Local Agency Officials,” Riverside Lawyer Magazine, Jan. 2026

Education & Admissions

Education
University of California, Davis School of Law
J.D.
San Diego State University
B.A., journalism, cum laude
Bar Admissions
California

Languages

English