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Jan Demaala

Senior Case Manager

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Staff

Jan Demaala

Senior Case Manager

Languages
English · Filipino · Ilonggo

Jan Demaala holds a Political Science degree and brings 4 years of legal assistant experience to his role as Senior Case Manager. He works closely with clients to gather evidence and provide clear case status updates. Jan is known for his calm, reassuring communication style that puts clients at ease during a stressful process.

Get to Know Jan

At DDT: I am a part of the Case Management Team. Working closely with clients to gather and organize important documents and evidence, communicate with insurance companies and other parties involved in the case, and provide regular updates to clients and attorneys on the status of the case. Build strong relationships with clients based on trust and transparency and providing education and support to clients to help them better understand their case, the legal process, and their rights.

Credentials: I have a degree in Political Science and have over 4 years of experience working as a legal assistant in the automotive industry and various law firms.

Best skills: Willingness to take on challenges and commitment to get the job done.

Key to success: Taking every day as an opportunity to grow and learn.

If not this…: An influencer

Superpower: Super speed so I can be done with all my tasks faster and do more.

Career advice: Hang in there, it gets easier overtime.

Outside of work: Going on nature trips; camping, hiking, and freediving.

Happy hour order: Hot wings and cold beer

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What clients say about Jan

  • Advaith Prakash

    April 28, 2026
    “I had a really great experience with DDT. I was dealing with a stressful traffic situation, but Anita (Attorney) handled everything professionally and explained my case clearly to the prosecutor, which resulted in both of my tickets being dismissed. I also want to thank Esmeralda and Jan Damala — they were very understanding, responsive, and supportive throughout the entire process. They made sure I felt informed and less stressed at every step. Overall, the team was professional, efficient, and genuinely helpful. I’m very grateful for their support and would definitely recommend DDT to anyone dealing with traffic cases.”
  • C. Brandenburg

    December 24, 2025
    “The overall experience with DDT was positive, as the attorneys handled my case professionally and it came to the desired conclusion. I spoke with an attorney named Jared (unsure of last name) the day prior to my court hearing to discuss the process and address any questions, but attorney Kelly Moore provided me with the status update after the hearing was completed. Jared was helpful in addressing my questions, and both Jared and Kelly were professional in their communications. Maria Torres was my intake contact, and Jan Demaala was my case manager, and both were supportive during our discussions. The only recommendation I would have is to manage client expectations regarding communications during the process. In my case, after the intake discussion and signing of paperwork, we had ~5 weeks until my hearing date. I spoke to my case manager one time, received one text update with guidance regarding the attorney handling the court appearance, and had one phone discussion with the attorney. I understand that it is a large firm with many cases to handle, and it is the holiday season, but I was initially advised that I would have weekly contact with the case manager. For my case it was fine (and I honestly would not want to receive 10 calls/texts with no material information), but I could imagine clients with more complex cases might need the expected weekly check-ins. Thanks to DDT for all of your help, and happy holidays!”
  • Victoria Conley

    December 17, 2025
    “I had the pleasure of speaking with Jan today about my case and it made me feel like I have true support through this tough time. He was very personable and informative. I am grateful to have him on my side.”
  • Deana Dupee

    December 12, 2025
    “Jan was professional and listened to all my concerns and answered my questions throughly. I definitely felt heard in regards to my case.”
  • Diego Trejo

    September 25, 2025
    “Since the moment I asked a question on their website Laura reached out by text within minutes. She helped me through the process of my case. Jan was an amazing attorney who knew what he was doing negotiating with prosecutors to find the best solution for me.Great people who help a ton, profesional and resolve cases quickly.”
  • Lisa Hopson

    September 14, 2025
    “Gerald and Jan, along with the entire DDT have been awesome in this process. They were successful in getting a dismissal for my case and my drivers license reinstated. I am so thankful and grateful life is getting better because of their help. They helped me navigate this territory. They knew what I did not know. They knew who to ask and what to ask. This was money well spent. I have no regrets. They were always timely and I was impressed with their professionalism and guidance. They made me feel safe in court. I felt comfortable with them speaking on my behalf. The outcome would have been different without them. I will forever be grateful for their assistance! DDT was valuable for their knowledge and professionalism! DDT is 5 ⭐️! Best decision I ever made!”
  • CJ Forgue

    June 26, 2025
    “Every time I call Jan Demaala, he is incredibly helpful and knowledgeable, always providing clear and effective support. He’s not only great at resolving issues, but also truly supportive and committed to helping everyone involved. Jan is a dependable and kind person to speak with on the Driver Defense Team—great job!”
  • Douglas

    May 9, 2025
    “Jan was great with getting all the information needed prior to my case, and Mr. Mclane was phenomenal in court, got all charges reduced/ dropped and all i had to do was pay fines and go to driving school!”
  • Sotonye Koko

    March 24, 2025
    “So far in my experience in working with Jan Demaala he has done a proficient job in taking me through the steps of my case and ensuring that he has all the information needed to do his job. He was able to answer all my questions and update me on the case whenever necessary. I’m happy to be working with him”
  • Crystal K

    March 20, 2025
    “I want to start off by thanking Klaudia, Ricardo &Jan for guiding me through this difficult time. I was able to beat my case thanks to Klaudia’s knowledge and attention to detail. I don’t know where I would be right now without the driver defense team. They really listen and don’t judge. They’re there for support and thanks to them I’m able move on from all this. I don’t wish anybody to go through this but if you ever do end up in this situation choose Klaudia and the team. She was the best attorney I could’ve asked for. Thank you for successfully helping me beat my case. Worth every penny love you guys!”
  • Soakzzy

    March 5, 2025
    “If 10 stars was possible I would. Not only did driver defense team represent me but they made sure everything was gonna be okay regarding my case. I used driver defense team on 2 different occasions For 2 different tickets and court hearings, each case being dismissed due to knowledge within the team. If you are looking for an attorney with skill and confidence DDT is the firm for you. Not to mention the PRICE DDT is very affordable beating all the quotes you can find. Ask the firm about payment plans and they can work something out with you. Last but not least the service, great service, great attitude, very understanding, great people, I couldn’t say thank you enough! A special thank you to these people who worked on my case ( Sal Vega, Klaudia Jasinski, Jan Demaala, and Antonea Danegelis ) also thank you John for always answering when I called!”
  • Daniel Torres

    January 14, 2025
    “Amazing experience with DDT. My background is not the greatest so I was a little worried with the outcome of my case. Thanks to Klaudia everything went smooth and communication was great! I also want to thank my case manager Jan who was very helpful as well.”
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