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Debora A Paul
Chowchilla, CA Attorney with 29 years of experience
Divorce, Family and Juvenile
Lincoln University
I work with clients to achieve their goals by explaining court processes and procedures along with giving advice tailored to their specific legal issues. Whether the client's goals encompass mediation or litigation I have the experience to complete the case.
Providing expert service since 1995
Areas of Practice:
Family Law
Divorce Mediation
Guardianships
Adoptions
Caregivers Authorizations
Grandparent Visitations & Step-Parent Visitation
Juvenile Dependency
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Steven Geringer
Madera, CA Lawyer with 41 years of experience
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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Dede J Agrava
Fresno, CA Attorney with 15 years of experience
Divorce and Family
San Joaquin College of Law
As an Attorney I have handled many types of cases. I was a Deputy District Attorney prior to opening my own law office. Prior to law school I was a claims adjuster for AAA Insurance for over 12 years. I obtained my Real Estate Broker's license in 2008. I understand how to get things done and still treat others with respect.
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Lyndsie Nichole Russell
Fresno, CA Lawyer with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Southern California Gould School of Law
Ms. Russell was raised in Northern California and attended California State University, Fresno as a member of the Smittcamp Family Honors College. She competed for four years as a member of the Fresno State Mock Trial team, completing over one hundred trials and winning numerous awards for her performance as a student attorney and witness. She graduated in 2012 with her B.A. in Political Science, cum laude and her B.S. in Criminology, cum laude and with department honors. She received her J.D. from the University of Southern California, Gould School of Law in 2015.
During law school, Ms. Russell served as...
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Charles Frederick Magill
Fresno, CA Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
San Joaquin COL
Charles Magill’s relentless and creative style of legal service has resulted in more than 150 jury and court trial victories. Because of his uncanny ability to explain complex legal cases with unmistakable clarity, many news organizations, including FOX, ABC, CBS, NPR, NBC, The Wall Street Journal and The Fresno Bee, have sought his concise legal insight in interviews. He is an active member in the local Fresno Community and a member of the Greater Fresno Area Chamber of Commerce. He and his firm have received multiple awards of recognition, many of which are a direct result of client nomination.
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James Clifford Anderson
Turlock, CA Attorney
Employment, Estate Planning, Landlord Tenant and Personal Injury
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
James practices in the areas of employment law for management, personal injury, estate planning, and real estate. James graduated from Arizona State University, in Tempe, Arizona, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. He went on to earn his J.D. from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, Sacramento, where he graduated fifth in his class, With Great Distinction, and Order of the Coif. While at McGeorge, James completed a judicial externship with the Honorable Justice George Nicholson, at the California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, in Sacramento. ...
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Richard M. Oberto
Fresno, CA Attorney with 17 years of experience
Appeals, Criminal Defense, Juvenile and White Collar Crime
University of California, Berkeley School of Law
Attorney Richard M. Oberto is committed to providing clients the best legal representation in cases where people have the most at stake.
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Robert May
Fresno, CA Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
California Western School of Law
Robert May was raised the oldest of five siblings in a blue-collar family on the Central Coast. Robert spent his teenage years working after school and each summer at the local cement plant where he would shovel an endless supply of sand and repair cement trucks. Robert then made the decision to be the first member of his family to receive a college degree. Robert’s goal was to attend Cal Poly San Luis Obispo after his grandfather, Bob May, who worked at the San Luis Mill for more than thirty years, took Robert to the campus.
After graduating from Righetti High...
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Frank Marvin Nunes
Fresno, CA Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
San Joaquin College of Law
With a background that includes serving as an in-house counsel for a nationally known insurance company, he’s proven himself equally adept at litigating complex business cases. In fact, Frank’s practice is 100 percent devoted to litigation.
Frank is a down-to-earth, lifelong resident of Fresno County who was raised on his family’s vineyard in Selma. He’s returned the blessings he received as a Valley kid by staying local when he attended Fresno State and then San Joaquin College of Law to earn his Juris Doctorate (J.D.) in 1994.
Today, he uses his community roots, courtroom experience, and a practical, personable touch to leverage...
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Frank Huerta Jr
Fresno, CA Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning and Tax
UC Davis School of Law King Hall
"I love my work. I get to make a real difference to help people maintain their businesses and livelihoods. A file is more than just paper, it is my client's hard work and often a significant portion of their lives. I enjoy working with my clients to empower them to take control of their tax, estate planning and business issues." Frank Huerta Jr. Esq.
Frank Huerta Jr. has 19 years of experience as an attorney and law clerk working in government and tax law issues. He has a successful record of representing taxpayers before the IRS, Franchise Tax Board, Board Of...
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Peter Fisher
Fresno, CA Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
James E. Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona
Peter B. Fisher is an experienced personal injury and civil litigation attorney with Curtis Legal Group’s Sacramento office. He focuses his practice on helping injured victims involved in motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall accidents, fires, electrocutions, workplace accidents, elder abuse, and products liability cases.
Peter graduated from the University of California at Santa Barbara with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics in 2004. He earned his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law in 2009. During law school, he was a Certified Student Attorney for the Tucson City Public Defender’s Office,...
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Doris Youmara
Fresno, CA Lawyer with 5 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Arizona Summit Law School
Doris Youmara joined Curtis Legal Group as a personal injury attorney in April 2021. She has worked in the legal industry for over 10 years, a large part of that spent working on files in active litigation. In addition to her current work, she has also handled other criminal and civil litigation matters.
Doris is admitted to practice in all state courts in California, as well as the United States District Courts for the Northern and Eastern Districts of California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. In addition to these admissions, she previously obtained an...
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Jesus Martinez
Clovis, CA Attorney
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
California Western School of Law
Immigration attorney Jesus Martinez has your best interest at heart. As the son of immigrants, he understands the fears and concerns clients have with their case. Lawyer Jesus will fight for you to get the best immigration result possible.
El abogado de inmigración Jesús Martínez tiene su mejor interés en el corazón. Como hijo de inmigrantes, comprende los temores y las preocupaciones que los clientes tienen con su caso. El abogado Jesús luchará por usted para obtener el mejor resultado de inmigración posible.
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Sarwinder Singh Dhanjan
Fresno, CA Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
San Joaquin College of Law
The Honest and Trustworthy attorney that you have been waiting for.
Prioritizing Personal Injury and Immigration Law.
We speak: Punjabi, English, Hindi, Spanish
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Cathleen Anne Cowin
Fresno, CA Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationAgricultural, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Real Estate
Santa Clara University School of Law
I've been in practice since 1991 serving clients primarily in areas of business law, real estate, and agricultural law.
I love working with small business owners. On the transactional side of my practice, I enjoy helping them set up various entities (partnerships, LLCs, and corporations), analyze contracts/leases, avoid liability, and set up good business practices. On the litigation side, I've represented numerous clients dealing with business frauds and business relationships that have gone bad. I've also handled a number of business sales/purchases either in the form of stock purchases, LLC membership transfers, or asset purchases.
Part of the fun of representing...
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Andrew S. Mendlin
Fresno, CA Attorney with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Andrew S. Mendlin is the Vice-President and Supervising Attorney of Curtis Legal Group. He focuses his practice on helping victims of motor vehicle accidents, motorcycle accidents, premises liability, wrongful death, dog bites, and product liability cases. His previous experience as an insurance claims adjuster provides him with strong insight into how to successfully negotiate plaintiffs’ claims with insurance companies.
Andrew has been practicing law in the state of California since 1996 and is a trial lawyer with a reputation for achieving large compensation for his clients. With over 25 years of experience in personal injury litigation, he takes pride in working...
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Tina M Barberi
Fresno, CA Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
California Western School of Law
At the Law Office of Tina M. Barberi, P.C., our criminal and DUI trial attorney stands out among other law firms because we offer an established reputation for obtaining great results for our clients. We are dedicated to our clients and will fight hard to get the results you need when facing criminal charges. We are different from most lawyers because we focus on being proactive, rather than reactive, when dealing with the criminal justice system and the Courts. We handle criminal and DUI matters daily and know how Fresno judges handle cases similar to yours....
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Mark Lang Creede
Fresno, CA Attorney with 36 years of experience
Construction
University of San Francisco School of Law
Mark L. Creede is an AV rated (Martindale-Hubbell Preeminent) construction law attorney specializing in private and public work contract disputes involving heavy highway, commercial, and industrial construction, mechanic's liens, stop payment notices, payment and performance bonds, subdivision bonds, commercial construction defect claims, change orders, delay, disruption, and acceleration claims, bid disputes, surety law, design professional liability and claims, insurance claims, litigation, arbitration, and mediation. He represents general engineering contractors, general building contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, owners, developers, architects, engineers, sureties, and insurance carriers. Mr. Creede is also a construction arbitration panelist with the American Arbitration Association and a member of...
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David R. Mugridge
Fresno, CA Attorney with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals, Business, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
San Joaquin College of Law
Attorney Mugridge is a State Bar Certified Criminal Law Specialist. He is personally fluent in Spanish. He has been listed as a California SuperLawyer in Criminal Law since 2009. Mr. Mugridge was selected to the "Top 100 Criminal Lawyers" in America by the National Criminal Lawyers Association for 2014. Formerly a research attorney for Presiding Justice George Brown (dec.) of the 5th Dist Court of Appeals, Homicide (including Death Penalty defense) is his primary focus.
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Dean Bailis Gordon
Fresno, CA Attorney with 49 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment and Personal Injury
University of California, Davis, School of Law
Forty-Seven Years experience representing employees, consumers, and accident victims. Several verdicts and settlements of more than $1 million. Northern California Super Lawyer-Employment litigation for Employees. Lead appellate attorney in Horsford v. Board of Trustees (2005) 132 Cal.App.4th 359, which has been cited more than 300 times by appellate courts. Member of California Employment Lawyers Association, National Employment Lawyers Association, and Consumer Attorneys of California.
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Benjamin Tryk
Fresno, CA Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationConstruction, Employment, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
Ventura College of Law
Ben has been practicing for more than 13 years in Fresno in the area of personal injury. Presently, Ben has tried over 20 cases to verdict. He handles various personal injury matters, including Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Wrongful Death Matters, Big Rig & Trucking Accidents, Electrocution & Burn Injuries, Pesticide Exposure Injuries & Insurance Bad Faith Cases.
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Susan Ann Hemb
Clovis, CA Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Foreclosure Defense
San Joaquin COL
Since 2004, Susan Hemb has developed a successful bankruptcy and family law practice based on her commitment to providing top-tier legal services to her clients. Whether her clients are facing financial crisis or the difficulties associated with family law matters in California, they can rest assured that she will protect their rights and interests. Whether you need diplomatic negotiation or aggressive trial advocacy, Ms. Hemb is a compassionate attorney who takes the time necessary to tailor her representation to meet the unique needs of each client.
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James D. Miller
Fresno, CA Attorney with 23 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Business, Employment and Estate Planning
University of San Diego School of Law
James D. Miller focuses on bankruptcy, employment and business litigation as well as small business formations and start-ups.
Mr. Miller earned a B.A. in Political Science from the University of California, San Diego, and his law degree from the University of San Diego School of Law. Mr. Miller served as a San Diego Law Review member ranking in the top 2% of his class.
Directly after graduating, Mr. Miller worked with a prominent, national law firm representing large corporations and high profile tech companies in both venture capital and IPO financing, as well as defending employment class...
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Rebecca M. Medina
Clovis, CA Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Divorce and Family
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
After seeing firsthand the stress and emotional pain inflicted on my clients and their families involved in traditional court-based litigation, I decided to practice law in a more transparent, supportive, and empowering way.
Too often, the traditional court-based process of resolving a family law matter such as a divorce makes a difficult situation worse. It heightens conflict. It takes away your power to make decisions. And it makes your personal matters public. I provide effective ways for you to avoid these negative impacts, by providing collaborative and mediation services for:
• Couples who are divorcing or dissolving their domestic partnership and need...
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Rick Horowitz
Fresno, CA Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and Juvenile
San Joaquin College of Law
Rick Horowitz is a skilled criminal defense attorney in Fresno and the founder of The Law Offices of Rick Horowitz. At the firm, he regularly assists clients who are facing serious criminal charges, including weapons charges, drug charges, sex crime charges, and even murder charges. His proven track record has earned him the respect of his clients, while his determination and aggressive approach to defense has earned him the respect of local judges and fellow attorneys, including prosecutors. If you or a loved one needs a criminal defense lawyer in the Fresno area, contact the firm for a free consultation....
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Martin Gasparian
Fresno, CA Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Georgetown University Law Center
In 2014, Mr. Gasparian took his passion for personal injury law and created Maison Law, a firm that gives everyday people the opportunity to stand up against major insurance companies and seek the compensation they need. As a lawyer, Mr. Gasparian takes a hands-on approach to every case. He believes that every client should work directly with their lawyer, get honest advice and the personalized attention to detail their case deserves.
He is known for his detail-oriented strategies, positive attitude, and personable relationship with his clients. In his spare time, Mr. Gasparian enjoys working out, playing basketball, and spending time with...
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Amanda Brooke Whitten
Fresno, CA Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment
University of California - Davis
Amanda Whitten specializes in suing large corporations for sexual harassment, discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination. She is a native of the Central Valley, has a passion for Bulldog football at Fresno State, running marathons, and social justice. Ms. Whitten's law practice extends from Bakersfield to Sacramento to Oakland. She has cases filed in federal and state courts all over the Central Valley. She has significant experience with jury trials in courts throughout the state. She knows how to get your case ready for a jury trial. Just within the last few years, Ms. Whitten has recovered millions of...
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Narek Avetisyan
Fresno, CA Lawyer with 6 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment and Personal Injury
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
I'm a nerd when it comes to the law. I've handled a diverse caseload: business, contracts, employment, landlord-tenant, commercial, federal state and local regulations, injuries, corporate disputes, arbitration, mediation, and anything you can think of.
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Daniel K. Martin
Fresno, CA Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
San Joaquin College of Law
Being charged with a crime is a stressful and scary proposition. You need someone who will fight for you and get the best possible results. Daniel K Martin has represented many people charges with crimes like driving under the influence, domestic violence, and homicide. If you have been charged with a crime, Mr. Martin will meet with you for free to discuss your case. He will answer your questions and let you know how he can help. Can today for an absolutely free consultation. (559) 255-3425 In most cases payment plans are available with the first payment often...
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Jeffrey Nadrich
Fresno, CA Attorney with 48 years of experience
Free ConsultationAsbestos, Nursing Home, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Jeffrey Nadrich is a successful and nationally-recognized personal injury lawyer specializing in all aspects of personal injury, mostly: Auto accidents, Motorcycle accidents, Bicycle accidents, Truck accidents, Dog bite injuries, and Wrongful Death cases.
Mr. Nadrich is a 1972 graduate of the University of California Berkeley. He is also a 1975 graduate of the University of California Hastings College of the Law. Mr. Nadrich was admitted to the California State Bar in 1976.
Mr. Nadrich is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocate Forum, STLA, AAJ, CAALA, LACBA, ABA, and many other prestigious legal organizations. Due to its...
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Griselda Torres
Fresno, CA Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Collections, Consumer and Personal Injury
San Joaquin College of Law and California State University - Fresno
Ms. Torres graduated summa cum laude from California State University, Fresno with a degree in Criminology and earned a Juris Doctorate degree from San Joaquin College of Law, where she received numerous accolades. Ms. Torres is admitted to the California State Bar and the United States District Court, Eastern District Bar. She is a board member of the Fresno County Women Lawyers and a member of the Fresno County Bar Association, La Raza Lawyers Association, Consumer Attorneys of California and the Central California Bankruptcy Association. Ms. Torres is fluent in Spanish.
Ms. Torres represents her clients aggressively,...
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Shayda C. Yamini
Fresno, CA Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationNursing Home, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Southwestern Law School
Shayda Yamini was born in raised in Los Angeles CA. She graduated from the University of California at Los Angeles in 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology. She attended law school at the Southwestern University School of Law, receiving her J.D. in 2012. She is a member of the Beverly Hills Bar Association; the State Bar of California, and CAALA.
Shayda is a highly talented, resourceful and aggressive trial attorney, bringing tremendous passion and enthusiasm to her work as an advocate for the rights of her clients. She is an expert in representing injured individuals and their families...
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Steven P Roberts
Fresno, CA Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Willamette University College of Law
Steven P. Roberts studied economics and philosophy at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and graduated magna cum laude from California State University, Humboldt. He obtained his juris doctorate degree from Willamette University. During law school, he was a senior law clerk for the United States Attorney's Office, District of Oregon. Mr. Roberts was admitted to the California State Bar in 1999 and became a member of the San Luis Obispo Bar Association in 2000. Mr. Roberts is a founding partner Roberts & Spiegel, LLP and is admitted to practice law in both California State and Federal courts. He is currently...
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Martin Taleisnik
Fresno, CA Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Univ of Oregon School of Law
Attorney Martin Taleisnik is a defense lawyer who has been committed to representing the criminally accused for more than a decade. With a background in science, he has an invaluable perspective into all kinds of criminal cases including those involving murder, sexual assault, theft, robbery and DUI. In addition, Mr. Taleisnik offers affordable payment plans and free initial consultations, so call his firm, Sawl Law Group, today to get started on your case!
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Mark Broughton
Fresno, CA Attorney with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Western State College of Law at Argosy University
Mark A. Broughton is a Fresno County criminal defense attorney who represents men, women, and juveniles in state and federal court. Mr. Broughton has been licensed to practice law for the past 39 years. He regularly defends people accused of simple misdemeanor DUIs to complex cases such as white collar, gang related matters, and murder charges. He was the chief defense attorney for a 17-attorney criminal defense law firm where he worked exclusively in criminal matters for nearly 15 years. Mr. Broughton is death penalty qualified and is currently on the special circumstances/death penalty panel of attorneys who are...
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Melissa Morgan
Fresno, CA Attorney with 3 years of experience
Personal Injury
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Melissa Morgan is a personal injury attorney for Curtis Legal Group. She focuses her practice on representing injury victims and their families in a variety of cases involving the negligence of another person or a business. She handles claims involving motor vehicle accidents – such as car accidents, motorcycle accidents, auto pedestrian accidents, trucking accidents, bicycle accidents and more – as well as workplace accidents, dog bites, and premises liability.
Melissa graduated from California State University, Chico with a Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies and Minor in Criminal Justice, with distinction in 2017. She earned her law degree from...
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Jeffrey Tyson Hammerschmidt
Fresno, CA Attorney with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Univ of Missouri School of Law
Mr. Hammerschmidt's practice is limited to the defense of persons accused of crimes in state and federal courts, including white collar matters. Mr. Hammerschmidt served as a Deputy District Attorney for more than 12 years and also served as the lead legal advisor to a police department of more than 800 police officers. He is certified as a Criminal Law Specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. Mr. Hammerschmidt is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell, which is the highest rating given to an attorney and he is listed in the Bar Register of...
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Douglas Eugene Noll
CLOVIS, CA Lawyer with 47 years of experience
P.O. Box 2336
CLOVIS, CA 93613
Arbitration & Mediation
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
Douglas E. Noll, Esq. is a full time mediator, peacemaker, arbitrator, and facilitator, specializing in difficult, complex, and intractable conflicts. He is an adjunct professor of law and has a Masters Degree in Peacemaking and Conflict Studies. Mr. Noll is AV-rated and was a business and commercial trial lawyer for 22 years before turning to peacemaking. He is a Fellow of the International Academy of Mediators, a Distinguished Fellow of the American College of Civil Trial Mediators and on the American Arbitration Association panel of mediators and arbitrators. Mr. Noll was one of the first U.S. mediators certified under the...
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Danny Chrisney
Fresno, CA Lawyer with 5 years of experience
Free ConsultationImmigration
Arizona State University
Danny Chrisney is the managing lawyer at the Wilner & O’Reilly | Phoenix office. The son of a Guatemalan immigrant, Danny speaks fluent Spanish. He studied at Brigham Young University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics with a Minor in Portuguese. While at BYU he was involved in the Maya K’iche program.