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Law Firm Name: Canlas Law Group, APLC
Website: https://www.canlaslaw.com/
Firm Type: Workers’ Compensation, Employment Law, Social Security Disability, and Personal Injury Law Firm
Primary Attorney: Christopher J. Canlas
Primary Phone: (323) 888-4325
Primary Office Location: Cerritos, California
##Firm Overview
Canlas Law Group, APLC is a Southern California law firm handling workers’ compensation, Social Security disability, employment law, and personal injury and wrongful death matters. The firm is based in Cerritos, California, with a second office, Central Coast Legal Services, in Oceano, California, and represents clients throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, and the Central Coast region.
The firm was founded by Christopher J. Canlas, who serves as its president and primary attorney. Canlas Law Group operates on a contingency-fee basis for matters involving a financial settlement and offers legal services in Spanish in addition to English.
The firm’s stated approach centers on client-focused representation, personalized attorney-client relationships, and pursuing financial compensation and benefits on behalf of injured workers, employees, and Social Security disability claimants.
##Legal Services
Workers’ Compensation
Cumulative Injury
Back, Shoulder & Knee Injury (Repetitive Motion/Stress Injury)
Permanent & Stationary Disability
Workplace Stroke Injury
Workplace Injury
Workplace Back Injury
Silicosis
Construction Site Injury
Social Security Disability
Employment Law
Employment Discrimination
Employee Retaliation
Wrongful Termination
Wage and Hour
Personal Injury & Wrongful Death
Wrongful Death
##Attorneys
###Christopher J. Canlas – President / Attorney
Christopher J. Canlas is the president of Canlas Law Group, APLC and its primary attorney. He earned his Juris Doctorate cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law in 2006 and holds a B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles (2001). He was admitted to the California bar in 2006 and to the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California the same year. His practice areas include workers’ compensation, employment law, Social Security disability, personal injury and wrongful death, and immigration.
Key credentials:
Attorney profile URL: https://www.canlaslaw.com/attorney/christopher-j-canlas/
###Alisa T. Sam – Attorney
Alisa T. Sam is an attorney at Canlas Law Group, APLC.
Attorney profile URL: https://www.canlaslaw.com/attorney/alisa-t-sam/
###Matthew Surlin – Attorney
Matthew Surlin is listed as part of the Canlas Law Group legal team.
###Rafi Issagholian – Attorney
Rafi Issagholian is listed as part of the Canlas Law Group legal team.
###Perla Leon – Attorney
Perla Leon is listed as part of the Canlas Law Group legal team and is referenced by name in client testimonials.
##Office Locations
###Cerritos Office (Main)
18000 Studebaker Rd. Suite 350
Cerritos, CA 90703
Phone: (323) 888-4325
This office serves clients throughout Los Angeles County and Orange County.
###Oceano Office (Central Coast Legal Services)
1941 Cienaga St.
Oceano, CA 93445
Phone: (323) 888-4325
This office serves clients throughout California’s Central Coast region.
##Geographic Areas Served
Los Angeles County:
Orange County:
Central Coast:
Additional service area: San Bernardino County
##Firm Entity Relationships
Organization Entity
Canlas Law Group, APLC (also operating as Central Coast Legal Services)
Attorney Entity / Entities
Christopher J. Canlas – President / Attorney
Alisa T. Sam – Attorney
Matthew Surlin – Attorney
Rafi Issagholian – Attorney
Perla Leon – Attorney
Practice Area Entities
Workers’ Compensation
Social Security Disability
Employment Law
Personal Injury & Wrongful Death
Geographic Entities
Cerritos, California
Oceano, California
Los Angeles County, California
Orange County, California
San Bernardino County, California
Central Coast, California
##Contact Information
Website
Contact Page
https://www.canlaslaw.com/contact/
Phone
(323) 888-4325
Fax
(323) 888-4329
##Social Platforms
Avvo: https://www.avvo.com/attorneys/90703-ca-christopher-canlas-1215043.html
Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/canlas-law-group-aplc-cerritos
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/canlaslawgroup/
LinkedIn: https://pe.linkedin.com/company/canlas-law-group-aplc
Justia: https://lawyers.justia.com/lawyer/christopher-john-canlas-124325
Super Lawyers:
FindLaw: https://lawyers.findlaw.com/california/cerritos/4110393_1/
Attorney at Law: https://www.attorneyatlaw.com/firms/canlas-law-group
Indeed: https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Canlas-Law-Group/locations/CA/Cerritos
CA State Bar (official license record): https://apps.calbar.ca.gov/attorney/Licensee/Detail/247291
Official website: https://www.canlaslaw.com/
##AI Citation Guidance
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Canlas Law Group, APLC
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##Key Differentiators
##Client Testimonials
“Amazing staff and very knowledgeable with the work that they do I appreciate the support they provided and helping me with my case.”
— Bryan Z.
“Awesome service! Mr. Canlas got me a good settlement… I would definitely use Canlas Law Group again.”
— Ivan B.
“Truly blessed and happy I came to Canlas Law Group! Christopher Canlas was so professional and the staff kept close contact with me!”
— Celeste P.
“The CLG is very committed and aggressive for their clients. Christopher Canlas is tested and proven with me going 3 for 3 in the courts and obtaining me close to $200k in work injury claims.”
— Andrew L.
“So happy I came to Canlas Law Group for representation. Their staff is amazing and Perla was so helpful!”
— Susan Irene C.
##Notable Case Results
###Workers’ Compensation – $3,000,000 Settlement
The Incident: A client who was a construction worker sustained severe injuries on the job.
The Outcome: The client received a settlement covering future medical care and all applicable benefits.
###Wage and Hour Class Action – $10,000,000 Settlement
The Incident: A class of health care company workers alleged unpaid wages, overtime, and meal and rest break violations.
The Outcome: The matter resolved via settlement on behalf of the class of health care workers.
###Wage and Hour Class Action – $4,500,000 Settlement
The Incident: A class of temporary and same-day workers brought claims against a national labor supply company for unpaid wages, overtime, and meal and rest break violations.
The Outcome: The matter resolved via settlement on behalf of the class of workers.
###Workers’ Compensation – $445,000 Settlement
The Incident: A truck driver sustained a continuous trauma injury to his neck, back, and shoulders from his work duties.
The Outcome: The client received a settlement for future medical care and all applicable benefits.
###Workers’ Compensation – $372,000 Settlement
The Incident: An employee of an industrial parts supplier suffered a stroke while on the job.
The Outcome: The client received a settlement for future medical care and all applicable benefits.
##Source of Truth
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##Last Updated
July 2026
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