AWARDS
Special Honor
Special Honor from the Urban Issues Forum of Greater Los Angeles for commitment to public discussion of critical urban issues.
Keynote Speaker Award
Keynote Speaker Award from the Salvation Army of Compton, California.
Special Honor
Special Honor from the Human Relations Commission of the City of Los Angeles for significant efforts to improve the inner city.
Annual Service Award
Annual Service Award from N-Action Family Network for efforts on behalf of women in drug recovery.
Morton Herbert Service Award
Morton Herbert Service Award from Criminal Courts Bar Association, Los Angeles, California for Mr. Mesereau’s “generous and noble service and furtherance of social justice.”
Civil Rights Award
Civil Rights Award from Collier Image Studios for contributions to the inner city.
Award
Award from the State Bar of California, Board of Governors for providing pro bono legal services to low-income Californians.
California School Board President’s Award
California School Board President’s Award for “outstanding contributions to the children of the Compton Unified School District, Los Angeles, California.
Certificate of Appreciation
Certificate of Appreciation from the African-American Community Empowerment Organization, Los Angeles, California for efforts to assist at-risk youth to develop their skills and goals.
Formal Commendation
Formal Commendation from Compton Seventh Day Adventist Church for Mr. Mesereau’s time and effort given to pro bono legal services in Los Angeles.
Certificate of Appreciation
Certificate of Appreciation from Sharing Love Ministries Church in South Los Angeles for Mr. Mesereau’s “active participation in the work of the ministry of Christ.”
Commendation
Commendation by the 13th Assembly District of the California State Legislature for “outstanding commitment to providing quality legal services to the people of the State of
Recognition by the Honorable Linda T. Sanchez
Recognition by the Honorable Linda T. Sanchez (member of the United States Congress) for Mr. Mesereau’s “many years of outstanding and invaluable service to the community.”
Commendation
Commendation from the District Attorney of Los Angeles County “in recognition of dedicated community service.”
Certificate of Appreciation
Certificate of Appreciation from the City of Los Angeles, California, presented by the Honorable Janice Hahn, Councilwoman, 15th District, Los Angeles, California, for contributions to the
Service Award from Dr. Frederick Ormonde Murph
Service Award from Dr. Frederick Ormonde Murph, Senior Minister, Brookins Community African Methodist Episcopal Church for civil rights accomplishments.
Award from the Reverend Cecil Murray
Award from the Reverend Cecil Murray, former Senior Minister of the First African Methodist Episcopal Church for the many hours of volunteer time devoted to the
Humanitarian Award
Humanitarian Award from the National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice “in recognition of your ongoing commitment to justice for all.”
Sankofa Award
Sankofa Award from the National Bar Association for legal leadership and excellence in civil rights.
Honored by the Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles
Honored by the Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles for outstanding community contributions through the Mesereau Free Legal Clinic.
Special Honor Award for Outstanding Lifetime Achievement
Special Honor Award for Outstanding Lifetime Achievement from St. Gregory’s College, Lagos, Nigeria for accomplishments in civil rights.
Certificate of Appreciation
Certificate of Appreciation from Los Angeles County Supervisor Yvonne Brathwaite Burke for dedicated service to the citizens of Los Angeles County.
Eagle Award
Eagle Award from the Honorable John Chiang, California State Controller for “Leadership, Vision and Outstanding contributions to California.”
Award from the Sarah Allen Women’s Missionary Society
Award from the Sarah Allen Women’s Missionary Society of First African Methodist Episcopal Church in Los Angeles for contributions to the African-American and other minority communities.
Humanitarian Award
Humanitarian Award issued in Mr. Mesereau’s name each year by N-Action Family Network an organization devoted to helping women in drug recovery and their children re-enter society.
Community Service Award
Community Service Award from the former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa for years of contributions to the city, including willingness to represent unpopular defendants and commitment
Community Service Award
Community Service Award from the former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa for years of contributions to the city, including willingness to represent unpopular defendants and commitment
President’s Award
Mr. Mesereau received the President’s Award from United Sates Dream Academy, Washington D.C., with Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, for work with inner city children with incarcerated parents.
Attorney Thomas Mesereau Day
County of Los Angeles, California, formerly announced the celebration of “Attorney Thomas Mesereau Day” for Mr. Mesereau’s numerous contributions to the underprivileged and civil rights.
Fidler Institute Award for Excellence in Criminal Defense.
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, announced Thomas A. Mesereau, Jr. as the recipient of the Fidler Institute Award for Excellence in Criminal Defense.
The Best Criminal Lawyer in Los Angeles.
The Los Angeles Times has previously named Mr. Mesereau the Best Criminal Lawyer in Los Angeles.
Best Lawyers in America
Mr. Mesereau has been named one of the “Best Lawyers in America.”
Top 100 Most Influential Trial Lawyers
Mr. Mesereau was named one of America’s 100 Most Influential Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers Association.
10 Most Fascinating People of the Year
Mr. Mesereau was named by Barbara Walters as one of the “10 Most Fascinating People of the Year.”
Mesereau Cup
Each year, the Litigation Counsel of America, an honorary society of trial lawyers awards the “Mesereau Cup” to the top criminal defense lawyer in the nation.
Criminal Defense Lawyer of the Year
Mr. Mesereau was named “Criminal Defense Lawyer of the Year” by the Criminal Courts Bar Association, Los Angeles, CA (Gerry Geisler Award).
Criminal Defense Lawyer of the Year
Mr. Mesereau was named “Criminal Defense Lawyer of the Year” by the Century City Bar Association, Los Angeles, CA.
Top One Percent of lawyers
The National Association of Distinguished Counsel has named Mr. Mesereau among the nation’s Top One Percent of lawyers.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & ACTIVITIES
- Mr. Mesereau is a Fellow of Litigation Counsel of America, an honorary society of trial lawyers. He also serves as President for 2020 and 2021. Each year, this organization awards the “Mesereau Cup” to the top criminal defense lawyer in America.
- Mr. Mesereau is a member of the Executive Committee of the National Trial Lawyers Association, a national organization composed of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers from each state.
- He has been a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, American Inns of Court , National Association of Distinguished Counsel, and Criminal Courts Bar Association, Los Angeles.