Stephen Guichard joined LJDFA as an associate in 2020, and he currently specializes in defending hospitals, doctors, nurses, and “health care providers” in medical malpractice lawsuits. Mr. Guichard has represented clients in personal injury and auto liability defense, real estate/real property disputes and regulatory compliance, landlord/tenant matters including many unlawful and/or forcible detainer trials, manufactured housing practice, homeowner’s association matters, bankruptcy court, restraining orders, and probate. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, with a focus on marketing and advertising, from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California.

In 2015, Mr. Guichard obtained his Juris Doctorate degree with distinction from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento, California. During his legal studies, he earned certificates in Business Law and Capital Law & Public Policy, highlighting his dedication to understanding the intersection of law, business, and public policy. He was an active leader in law school, serving as President of the student chapter of the Federalist Society, participating in the Justice Anthony M. Kennedy Inn of Court, and receiving the Honorable Robert J. Traynor Society Award for academic excellence.

Mr. Guichard is admitted to practice in all of the state courts of California, as well as the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal and the U.S. District Courts for the Central, Southern, Northern and Eastern Districts of California. He is a member of the Sacramento County Bar Association, Los Angeles County Bar Association, Orange County Bar Association, Federalist Society and St. Thomas More Society.

Recognized for his professional excellence, Mr. Guichard has been selected by Super Lawers® and named a Super Lawyers Rising Star for, both, 2025 and 2026.

A native of Sacramento, California, Mr. Guichard has lived in both Northern and Southern California; he currently splits time between the two practicing statewide with his residence in the capital. In his free time, he enjoys staying active in the community and spending quality time with his two dogs.