John Chung Law

08/16/2026

August 16, 2026
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This new enrollment period will stay open until December 31, 2026, at which time the program will close to new members for a period of time as we assess our current staffing and resources. We strive to ensure that we are able to properly and adequately provide great service to all of our members.

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John Chung Law

Why was John Chung Law created? The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation investigates thousands of allegations of misconduct against its employees every year. More than 70% of these allegations result in discipline including salary reductions, demotions, and even dismissal. … Co...

06/23/2026

We have received many inquiries about why we stopped posting about cases. Initially, we stopped posting updates so that we could be sensitive to staff returning to work without the possibility of being identified. It was mostly a concern for their privacy.

Moving forward, when a client consents to posting about their case, we will provide Recent Case Updates, especially if it involves interesting or significant issues.

Below is an unredacted and unedited testimonial from a client who John Chung represented in late 2023. The client retired from CDCR last month and agreed to share this statement.

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Here is my testimony approved for posting:

When I was facing dismissal from CDCR, I found myself in one of the darkest and most uncertain seasons of my life. There were a lot of opinions, a lot of advice, and a lot of people telling me what I should do. Most were encouraging me to simply use my union representation because it was free.

But during that time, I spent a great deal of time in prayer and took my situation to God. I asked Him for wisdom, direction, and guidance. Through that process, I felt led to contact John Chung. Looking back now, I believe it was a divine appointment.

Sometimes the cheapest option is not the best option. Sometimes our decisions come with a cost, but the right decisions can change the course of our future. For me, hiring John was one of those decisions.

John provided honest advice, realistic expectations, and a clear understanding of the State Personnel Board process. He never guaranteed outcomes, but he fought for me and helped navigate a situation that seemed impossible at the time.

My case ultimately settled, reducing a dismissal to a salary reduction. That outcome allowed me to continue my career, preserve my retirement, provide for my family, and eventually reach the finish line. Today, I am retired from CDCR and able to move forward into the next season of life.

To anyone facing an adverse action, dismissal, or a difficult career decision, my encouragement is this, pray first. Seek God’s wisdom above all else. Listen carefully to His direction, even when it differs from popular opinion. The crowd may offer advice, but God sees the entire path ahead.

I am grateful for God’s faithfulness throughout the process and thankful that He placed the right people in my life at the right time. John Chung was one of those people.

Retired Correctional Lieutenant, CDCR

10/10/2023

Client Testimonial

I had a case that I have been working on for the past 6 months or so. When the case was finally concluded, I asked my client if he would be willing to write a short testimonial. I told him he could write whatever he wanted (leaving out any specific identifying details) and that the testimonial would be shared without any edits or changes. Below is what he shared.

The second part of this post is something he texted me when I checked in on him after his first week back to work (10 months post-dismissal). While the first part is very kind, to be honest, the second part is far more meaningful to me.

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“John Chung Law. I can’t say enough about Mr. Chung, or how he preferred me to call him John.

Recently dismissed from state service, I did what any of us would do, I called CCPOA. They told me that my case would have to go through a panel to decided to either help me or not because what I was dismissed for happened off duty. Instead of leaving my established career to a chance/ a gamble I decided to hire an attorney. But who? Who can help me? And then a name we all hear at work popped into my head. John Chung. I googled his name and his phone number popped up. I gave him a call. No answer. I left a voicemail, and within 10 minutes he gives me a call back. He explained the process in great detail. He knew what was going to happen before it happened. John is an amazing attorney and human being. Do not hesitate to call John. He was there for me any day and time I had questions. Weekends, after 5pm, after 10pm you name it John was there. Because of John I was reinstated and was able to continue with my career. Thank you John.”

- Unedited Client Testimonial

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“It's been good, I was reminded why I fought to come back. I got warm welcomes, a lot of "glad you're back", a lot of hugs. It made me feel good and less of an idiot for doing what I did. The lieutenant even hit me up and offered me my job back and said the unit wasn't the same with out me. Just good vibes all around. A lot of support from all of them. So thank you.”