About Abenicio Cisneros

Abenicio Cisneros is an attorney focusing on California Public Records Act cases at both the trial court and appellate levels. With a background in community activism and the public sector labor movement, Cisneros understands how important public records are to journalists, activists, attorneys, and other concerned members of the public. Cisneros brings a talent for advocacy in service of clients to this niche area of law.

Education

University of California, Davis School of Law
J.D. 2014

Affiliations

• National Lawyers Guild

• First Amendment Coalition, Board Member, 2022-present

• AFL-CIO Lawyers Coordinating Committee (former)

Awards

• Society of Professional Journalists, James Madison Freedom of Information Award, Legal Counsel 2023

• U.C. Davis Law Martin Luther King, Jr. Public Service Award 2014

Bar admission

• California