Ellis & Ellis was founded on a simple belief: legal representation should be personal.
Built on Experience. Driven by Relationships.
As a husband-and-wife team, Crystal and Warren Ellis built their practice around providing clients with the attention, accessibility, and advocacy they deserve. While many firms operate as high-volume practices, Ellis & Ellis takes a different approach focusing on meaningful client relationships and strategic legal representation.
Our clients are never treated like case numbers. We take the time to understand each person’s unique situation, communicate openly throughout the process, and fight tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome.
Whether representing injury victims, defending individuals facing criminal charges, or helping families plan for the future, we remain committed to serving our clients with integrity, compassion, and excellence.
Experience You Can Trust. People You Can Talk To.
Crystal Ellis
Founding Partner
Crystal Ellis is a founding partner of Ellis & Ellis Attorneys at Law and an award-winning attorney dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate some of life’s most challenging legal situations. Her practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, and estate planning, where she combines strategic advocacy with a deeply personal approach to client service.
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Born and raised in the San Gabriel Valley, Crystal has built her legal career around serving the communities she proudly calls home. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism from Azusa Pacific University before attending Glendale University College of Law, where she pursued her legal education while working for KABC-TV in Los Angeles.
Prior to entering private practice, Crystal served as a law clerk with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, where she gained valuable experience working on criminal matters involving domestic violence, narcotics offenses, and violent crimes. This early exposure to the justice system helped shape her commitment to advocating for individuals and families facing difficult circumstances.
Today, Crystal represents clients throughout California in personal injury matters ranging from automobile collisions and premises liability cases to complex claims against government entities and large corporations. She is known for her ability to guide clients through the legal process with compassion, clear communication, and a relentless commitment to achieving favorable outcomes. Her experience also extends to criminal defense and estate planning, allowing her to provide comprehensive legal counsel tailored to each client’s unique needs.
Crystal’s dedication to her clients and community has earned her significant recognition, including being named Best Accident Attorney and Best Living Trust Attorney by the San Gabriel Valley Tribune Reader’s Choice Awards. She has also been featured as a legal commentator by regional media outlets and is frequently sought for her insight on high-profile legal matters.
At the heart of Crystal’s practice is a simple belief: clients deserve more than legal representation—they deserve an attorney who genuinely cares about their future. She takes pride in building lasting relationships with the individuals and families she serves and works tirelessly to help them move forward with confidence.
When Crystal is not practicing law, she enjoys spending quality time with her family, traveling, staying active, and discovering new adventures with her husband and partner, Warren, and their two children, Savannah and Lucas. A lifelong music enthusiast, Crystal also enjoys playing the piano in her free time and attending live EDM events with her husband. These interests reflect the same energy, curiosity, and appreciation for meaningful experiences that she brings to both her personal life and her legal practice.
Education
Azusa Pacific University
Bachelor of Arts, Broadcast Journalism
Glendale University College of Law
Legal Studies
California Law Office Study Program
Completed qualifying legal study requirements for eligibility to sit for the California Bar Examination
Bar Admissions
- California State Courts
- United States District Court, Central District of California
- United States District Court, Southern District of California
Professional Experience
- Legal Intern, Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office
- Former Law Associate, Munoz, Munoz & Ellis
Awards & Recognition
- Best Accident Attorney – San Gabriel Valley Reader’s Choice Awards
- Best Living Trust Attorney – San Gabriel Valley Reader’s Choice Awards
- Co-Owner, San Gabriel Valley’s Best Law Firm (Multiple-Year Recipient)
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
- Criminal Defense
- Estate Planning
Warren Ellis
Founding Partner
Warren Ellis is a founding partner of Ellis & Ellis Attorneys at Law and an experienced trial attorney whose practice focuses on personal injury litigation and criminal defense. With a career spanning both prosecution and private practice, Warren has built a reputation for strategic advocacy, meticulous preparation, and an unwavering commitment to protecting the rights of his clients.
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Before entering private practice, Warren served as an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney in Virginia, where he successfully prosecuted a wide range of felony and misdemeanor cases, including homicide, financial crimes, sex offenses, and other serious criminal matters. This firsthand experience inside the criminal justice system provides him with a unique perspective that continues to benefit clients facing criminal charges today.
Warren earned his Bachelor of Arts in English, magna cum laude, from James Madison University before receiving his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Richmond School of Law. During law school, he served as Lead Articles Editor for the Richmond Journal of Law and the Public Interest and was selected to the Moot Court Competition Board. He also assisted Dean Rodney Smolla in the preparation of an amicus brief submitted to the United States Supreme Court involving important First Amendment issues.
Following law school, Warren completed a judicial clerkship serving under multiple judges, gaining invaluable insight into courtroom procedures, judicial decision-making, and effective litigation strategy. He later transitioned into private practice, where he spent nearly a decade as a partner at Munoz, Munoz & Ellis before co-founding Ellis & Ellis Attorneys at Law.
Throughout his career, Warren has successfully represented clients in both civil and criminal matters, handling everything from serious felony trials to complex personal injury cases involving catastrophic injuries and governmental liability. His litigation experience includes jury trials, settlement negotiations, motion practice, and appeals. He has obtained successful outcomes for clients in cases against municipalities, government agencies, corporations, and insurance companies throughout California.
As a personal injury attorney, Warren is passionate about helping injured individuals and families hold negligent parties accountable. He understands the physical, emotional, and financial hardships that often follow a serious accident and works tirelessly to help clients secure the compensation they need to move forward.
Clients appreciate Warren’s direct communication style, thoughtful legal analysis, and dedication to achieving practical results. Whether advocating for injury victims, defending individuals accused of crimes, or counseling clients through complex legal matters, he approaches every case with professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to excellence.
Together with his wife and law partner, Crystal Ellis, Warren has built a law firm centered on personal service, accessibility, and meaningful client relationships. Their shared philosophy is simple: every client deserves experienced legal representation and personal attention from the attorneys entrusted with their case.
Outside of the office, Warren enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, scuba diving, hiking, and exploring national and state parks with Crystal and their children, Savannah and Lucas.
Education
James Madison University
Bachelor of Arts in English, Magna Cum Laude
University of Richmond School of Law
Juris Doctor, Cum Laude
Bar Admissions
- California State Courts
- Virginia State Courts
- United States District Court, Central District of California
- United States District Court, Southern District of California
- United States District Court, Eastern District of California
Professional Experience
- Founding Partner, Ellis & Ellis Attorneys at Law
- Former Partner, Munoz, Munoz & Ellis
- Former Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney, Henrico, Virginia
- Former Judicial Law Clerk
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
- Criminal Defense
- Civil Litigation
Meet the Team
Behind every successful case is a dedicated team working together to support our clients every step of the way. At Ellis & Ellis, our staff plays an important role in ensuring that clients feel informed, supported, and cared for throughout the legal process.
From scheduling appointments and managing case communications to assisting with documentation and client support, our team is committed to providing the personalized attention that has become a hallmark of our firm.
Tiana Diaz
Tiana is originally from Pomona, California, and graduated from Arizona State University in 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a minor in Studio Art. In her free time, she enjoys reading both historical nonfiction and fiction, drawing and painting, and spending quality time with her family. Tiana aspires to become a corporate attorney, with the goal of building a career in mergers and acquisitions and working alongside some of the most established M&A firms in the industry.
Shawn Vigil
Born in 1964 in Glendale, California, Shawn Vigil is a proud woman of Irish, Scottish, and Spanish heritage whose life has been shaped by family, dedication, and service to others. A longtime resident of Monrovia, California, she has proudly raised all five of her children there.
Family is at the heart of Shawn’s life. She is a proud mother of five, grandmother of thirteen, and great-grandmother of two, and considers her family her greatest source of pride and inspiration.
Shawn’s educational background includes Legal Studies, Criminal Justice, and the Medical field. Today, she is grateful to be working in the legal profession alongside caring and dedicated people, fulfilling a longtime goal while continuing her passion for helping others.
Outside of work, Shawn enjoys arts and crafts, sewing, fishing, and spending quality time with family. Her journey reflects resilience, lifelong learning, compassion, and a deep devotion to family and community.
Georgette Mora
Georgette is a paralegal at Ellis & Ellis Attorneys and is originally from La Puente, California. She graduated from California State University, Fullerton in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in Communications, with an emphasis in Entertainment and Tourism.
In her free time, Georgette enjoys going to concerts, traveling, and spending time with her dog. Her career goals include gaining more legal experience and, one day, becoming an attorney and working in the entertainment industry.
Ashley Munkirs
Ashley is from West Covina, California, and graduated from the University of La Verne with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology and a minor in American Law. She also earned her Paralegal Certificate from the University of La Verne. In her free time, Ashley enjoys golfing, reading, and trying new spontaneous adventures. As she begins her career as a paralegal, her goal is to continue learning, growing professionally, and gaining valuable experience while making a meaningful contribution to the legal profession.
A Team Approach to Legal Representation
While Crystal and Warren personally oversee every matter, they are supported by a trusted team that shares their commitment to exceptional client service. Together, we work to ensure that every client receives the attention, communication, and advocacy they deserve.
