Susie Altamirano

Professional Experience

Susie Altamirano is an accomplished Senior Associate with Olivarez Madruga Law Organization LLP, serving as part of the firm’s Municipal Law practice group. Mrs. Altamirano serves as the City Attorney for the City of La Puente, Assistant City Attorney for the City of Bell Gardens and Deputy City Attorney for El Monte, Cudahy and San Fernando. She also serves as special counsel to other municipal clients.

Mrs. Altamirano manages and advises clients in a full range of Municipal Law issues, including the Political Reform Act, the Brown Act, Fair Political Practices Commission regulations, Public Records Act, election law, conflict of interest law, community foundations, risk management, labor and employment law, public contracting, public work projects, and competitive bidding requirements.

Mrs. Altamirano has extensive experience in government relations, political consulting and campaigns, public policy, taxation, business and finance. Prior to joining Olivarez Madruga Law Organization LLP, she successfully ran her own political consulting firm advising local, statewide, and national political candidates.

While in law school, she clerked for the Orange County District Attorney’s office, and was a founder and president of the Latino Student Bar Association. In addition, she was a recipient of the Distinguished Public Service Award for her work in the non-profit sector.

Prior to law school, she gained valuable experience serving as the Executive Writer to the Governor for the State of California and interning for the White House.

Admissions & Associations

• State Bar of California
• Board of Directors, Los Angeles Latino Chamber of Commerce
• Member, Mexican American Bar Association
• Member, City Attorney Association of Los Angeles County

Speaking & Publications

• Presenter, City Attorneys Association of Los Angeles County (CAALAC) (February 16, 2023): “The Levine Act Expansion and Senate Bill 1439”

Honors & Awards

In 2019, Susie was recognized and awarded by Senator Archuleta as a Women of Achievement for her community service.