Siannah Collado is a distinguished trial attorney who joined Stalwart Law Group in January 2024. She specializes in a wide range of personal injury cases, including motor vehicle accidents, catastrophic injuries, complex spinal injuries, sexual assault, school bullying, and wrongful death.

Born and raised in San Pedro, California, to Panamanian immigrant parents, Siannah Collado has built a remarkable legal career. In addition to being a distinguished trial attorney for complex personal injury cases, Siannah is known for her commitment to advocacy, mentorship and community service. Her extensive career milestones reflect her unwavering dedication to heartfelt causes and her commitment to always ‘pay it forward.’

Notable Wins/Settlements & Verdicts:
$41.6 Million Verdict: Achieved in a groundbreaking bench trial in Santa Monica.
$1 Million Verdict: Secured for a victim of severe school bullying, leading to the implementation of preventive measures within the school system.
More About Siannah
After graduating as Valedictorian and Class Vice President from St. Mary’s School in the Panama Canal Zone, Siannah returned to California to attend El Camino College in Torrance, where she served on Student Government and was elected as the student representative on the Board of Trustees. Siannah earned her A.S. in Business Administration and then transferred to USC, where she earned a B.A. with honors in International Relations. At USC, she was the founding member and coordinator of the Hispanic Scholarship Fund – Scholar Chapter.

Driven by her passion for advocacy, Siannah pursued a law degree at Southwestern University in 2004. She was actively involved in the Student Bar Association, Latino Law Student Association, and Black Student Law Association. Her achievements included winning 2nd place at Nationals with the Moot Court team and leading the first BLSA Mock Trial Team to 1st place in the Regional competition. Siannah’s legal acumen led her to teach Criminal Law at her alma mater after graduation.

Following law school, Siannah was selected as a Fellow with the Los Angeles chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), where she gained invaluable litigation experience by shadowing attorneys and judges. She then served as a Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney, quickly rising to handle complex cases in the Victim Impact Program, including domestic violence, sexual abuse, and murder cases. In 2016, Siannah transitioned to civil litigation, where she has successfully tried 16 cases and became a member of ABOTA in 2023.

Community Involvement:
Beyond her legal career, Siannah has made significant contributions to her community. She dedicated a decade to teaching Project LEAD, educating inner-city 5th graders about the criminal justice system at Centinela Elementary School in Inglewood and Rosa Parks Elementary in Lynwood. Siannah also coached a moot court team at Southwestern Law School, fostering the next generation of legal talent.

In addition to her professional commitments, Siannah is deeply involved in mentorship, guiding local youths aspiring to pursue careers in the criminal justice system. Her commitment to community service is further exemplified by her passion for animal welfare. Siannah dreams of launching “Stray Outta Compton,” a project aimed at rescuing, spaying, and neutering pets in the area at low cost for responsible dog owners. She also enjoys traveling with her daughter, Désirée Elyse, supporting their beloved USC Trojans and LA Dodgers, and is on a mission to visit all 30 MLB stadiums with her daughter.