Founder and Career Background
Hamilton Arendsen founded AB ARENDSEN BRADDOCK TRIAL ATTORNEYS after a distinguished career with the Justice Department, having served as a Deputy Chief in the Trial Section of the United States Attorney’s Office here in San Diego.
Leadership and Recognition in Prosecution
In addition to trying his own cases, Mr. Arendsen supervised a team of prosecutors and received the Certificate of Congressional Recognition for his work prosecuting violent crime and drug trafficking cases.
Trial Experience and Current Practice
An experienced trial lawyer with over 30 jury trials to his credit, he now puts his advocacy skills to work representing individuals and corporations accused of crimes and victims of catastrophic injuries and their families.
Professional Honors and Memberships
Hamilton has been recognized by his peers as a Super Lawyer, Lawyer of Distinction, and Outstanding Trial Lawyer. He is also a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
Education and Early Career
Mr. Arendsen grew up in Wisconsin and attended Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. He graduated summa cum laude with a degree in Political Science in 1997, earning honors from Phi Beta Kappa and the Golden Key National Honor Society. He then attended the University of Illinois College of Law, serving on the Law Review, the Public Interest Law Foundation board, and providing free legal services through the school’s clinic. In 2000, he graduated summa cum laude and Order of the Coif, and began a clerkship with the Honorable Henry A. Politz on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Personal Life and Interests
Mr. Arendsen lives with his wife, Anne, and two young boys in the Scripps Ranch community of San Diego. Together, they enjoy jogging around Mission Bay, dining out with friends, and spending time with their children. Mr. Arendsen also plays in the San Diego Men’s Adult Baseball League and enjoys motorcycle riding.
Bar Admissions
- California, 2001
- Wisconsin, 2008
Education
- University of Illinois College of Law, Juris Doctor, Summa Cum Laude, 2000
- Southern Illinois University, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Summa Cum Laude, 1997
Professional Associations
- California State Bar Association
- San Diego County Bar Association
- North County Bar Association
- Consumer Attorneys of San Diego
- Consumer Attorneys of California
- Lawyers Club of San Diego
- Federal Bar Association