Lancaster Government & Administrative Lawyers

Jennifer McGrath has created a unique law practice specializing in all areas of cannabis law. With over twenty years of legal experience, Ms. McGrath provides legal support and guidance on California Cannabis Law to cannabis businesses throughout the state as well as Cities and Counties in navigating the emerging California State and local regulation of both recreational and medical marijuana in this rapidly changing environment.

– cannabis licensing (local and state)
– cannabis regulatory compliance
– appeals of cannabis license/permit denials or discipline
– cannabis litigation & administrative hearings
– development agreements
– building permits
– zoning & land use
– leases
– voter initiatives
– advocacy
– government...

Defending Orange County clients for 24 years. I am a Certified Specialist in Criminal Law as awarded by the State Bar of California. Former Public Defender who has tried approximately 95 jury trials, including numerous murder, and attempted murder cases in Orange County Superior Court. Also specializing in serious felony cases, including drug sales, robbery, assault with weapons, burglary, grand theft, domestic violence, fraud, child molestation, sex crimes, felony driving under the influence (DUI), gross vehicular manslaughter, and other felonies. Also represent clients in misdemeanors, specifically focused on driving under the influence (DUI) and other vehicle...

Think Defense is a professional law corporation that delivers effective legal representation in white-collar cases, blue-collar cases, and business litigation.

Before founding the firm, Mr. Dabiri was an Assistant U.S. Attorney in Los Angeles and Orange County, where he investigated and prosecuted a wide range of federal criminal cases.

Before serving as a federal prosecutor, he litigated complex civil cases at one of the best and biggest law firms in the world, O'Melveny & Myers.

And before joining the firm, he clerked for a federal trial judge at the U.S. District Court in Los Angeles.

He earned his bachelor's degree in Political Science...

I am passionate about helping people. I love getting to know my clients and providing them with a positive experience and services that offer real value to their lives.

Your Estate plan is important to you and should fit your life and values, not just a form printed out with your name stuck in it. My estate plans are tailored to you and are of immediate use to help you organize your life with a personalized Grab-and-Go book.

My broad business career in high technology with several Fortune 500 companies gives me a unique perspective and business sense...

We are California's premier professional license law firm, appealing license denials, defending accusations, and assisting professionals with government regulatory compliance issues. For 20 years, I have fought for professionals and business owners, listening with compassion, being straightforward and honest with our clients. Our clients face a system that can be cold, impersonal, uncaring and harsh. We act as skilled and knowledgeable guides through that system. We strive to educate and inform clients, to minimize case weaknesses and maximize strengths, in order to achieve the best results while mindful of a client's budget and appetite for risk....

After years of practice at one of the world’s largest law firms, the California Court of Appeal, Orange County District Attorney’s Office, and the United States Department of Justice, Mr. Zandi joined with his mentor, friend, and one of California’s leading trial lawyers, Shawn Steel, to form Steel Zandi, APLC. Mr. Zandi is nationally recognized as one of the leading experts in Qui Tam and state and federal whistleblower litigation and policy. While serving as an assistant United States attorney with the United States Department of Justice, Mr. Zandi led the DOJ’s Affirmative Civil Enforcement Task Force (ACE). As director of...

Since 1976, Robert (Bob) Ziprick , a partner at Ziprick & Cramer, LLP (and its predecessor law firms), has provided outstanding legal services, while maintaining an emphasis on strategic, practical, cost-effective approaches to legal problems and solutions. Mr. Ziprick specializes in Real Estate, Litigation, Business, Healthcare Law, and Government Relations/Public Policy. He is dedicated to providing quality legal services to his clients, assertively representing clients in a professional and ethical manner. He fosters a close working relationship with his clients, whether individuals or corporations, tirelessly working in his client's best interests. Bob earned a B.A. degree in history and...

General practitioner who provides exemplary consultation and representation for families and businesses in Minnesota and California. Unbundled legal services available. Business attorney who provides superior legal leadership for established companies, as well as startup endeavors. Institutes policies and procedures to ensure compliance with municipal, state and federal laws and regulations. Clients include medical service providers, security firms, restaurants, local organizations (not for profit,) home improvement contractors, etc. I pride myself on understanding a business’ needs and responding promptly, efficiently and effectively. Family attorney who provides compassionate legal guidance for empty nesters, as well as young couples. Focuses on ensuring a benevolent...

I entered Loyola Law School’s evening program in September 1968 where during my tenure I represented indigent people as part of the school’s law clinic program. Also, having excelled in legal writing and moot court competition, finishing as a semi finalist, I was, in my last year as a student given a Teaching Fellowship where I was privileged to teach first year law students the basics of legal writing and prepare them for moot court competition. While in law school I was employed full time by the American Arbitration Association as Assistant to the Regional Director where I was able...

Brittany D. Forrester, Esq., is a Senior Associate at Tully Rinckey PLLC, where she focuses her practice primarily on national security law with experience in federal employment matters. Brittany represents clients who have security clearance issues with agencies such as the FBI, CIA, NSA, DIA, DOD, NRO, NGA, and DOE. She has represented numerous clients in security clearance revocation proceedings and has a proven record of saving clients’ jobs as well as anticipating and resolving potential future issues with their security clearances. Prior to joining Tully Rinckey, Brittany spent more than two years representing clients in security clearance cases and Administrative...

Tate represents clients in Child Abuse Central Index (CACI) grievance proceedings throughout California.

Samuel Spital is the Managing Attorney at Spital and Associates. He is committed to personal service; his honesty, integrity and trustworthiness are only surpassed by his exceptionally high level of concern for his client. The law firm serves individuals and businesses in a wide array of administrative law, criminal defense and civil litigation. Sam Spital began his legal career as a Deputy Attorney General for the California Department of Justice (serving from 1970 - 1978, in both the Criminal and Civil Law Divisions). As a Deputy Attorney General, he handled over 50 appeals, in all State and Federal...

At the Wolf Law Office, we offer over 25 years of experience handling a wide range of construction contracts and claims for clients throughout the Bay Area and Northern California.

Our principal attorney, George W. Wolff, worked in the construction industry before attending law school, acted as an arbitrator, advocate, and trial attorney on private and public construction jobs and brings a comprehensive understanding of the practical and legal issues related to construction contracts and disputes to our clients, helping you avoid or resolve disputes as quickly and efficiently as possible.

In our years of experience, we have built a comprehensive network...

David E. Mastagni is a partner with the law firm of Mastagni Holstedt, APC, who specializes in labor and employment law representation of public safety employees, including trial and appellate litigation in California and federal courts. In particular, he handles complex civil, class action and collective action litigation, claims arising out of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the U.S. and California Constitutions, the California Public Records Act (CPRA), the Public Safety Officers Procedural Bill of Rights (POBR), the California Labor Code, the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act, and other statutes protecting the rights of employees.
Among his other legal activities, David is an...

Heidi Machen has been an attorney since 1996 when she graduated from University of California Hastings College of the Law and passed the California Bar Exam. Prior to hanging her shingle as a sole practitioner in 2008, representing clients in matters of employment and regulatory law, Ms. Machen served in various policy and executive positions in local and Bay Area government.

Among her extracurricular activities, she is an avid cyclist, a Vegan cook, an amateur oil painter, has been known to contribute to theatrical productions on or off stage, and to participate in Democratic party doings. She...

Devina Douglas has worked hard to build a reputation within the northern Bay Area as an attorney who is as easy to work with as she is knowledgeable. She has experience in all facets of criminal practice from pre-filing investigations through jury trial, including investigation, arraignments, motions, discovery, pre-trial negotiations and plea bargaining, probation violations, and post-conviction remedies. She handles various felony and misdemeanor cases involving DUI, homicides, marijuana crimes, fish and game violations, drug offenses, sex crimes, and domestic violence.

Devina attended the California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly SLO), where she earned a...

Adam Stoddard is a partner in the firm and has represented developers, general contractors and their insurance companies specializing in the representation of businesses and individuals in complex construction defect litigation, contract, and fraud-based disputes. This included representation ranging from Fortune 500 companies, to national builders and to individual board members of non-profit corporations through the initial investigation, pre-litigation process, and trial. Adam also worked for a prominent plaintiff's law firm representing homeowner's associations in complex construction defect cases. This provided Adam with a practical approach to critically evaluate construction defect claims and implement effective resolution strategies through mediation and settlement...

Paul Neuharth has been practicing criminal and administrative law exclusively for 25 years. Considered a top State, Federal Criminal defense and DUI attorney in San Diego, Mr. Neuharth has worked his way through College and Law School as a California State Law Enforcement Officer for almost 7 years. As an award winning trial attorney, he zealously fights for the best possible outcome for every client – regardless of the criminal charges. He has been recognized as a leading DUI and criminal defense lawyer in greater San Diego, by the legal community.

Gould School University of Southern California. American Jurisprudence Award. Captain US Army Bronze Star Vietnam. Asst. US Attorney Central District California. Senior Partner Knapp Marsh Jones & Doran; Morse Giesler & Callister. Expertise in Home Owner Association cases and dispute resolution matters, real estate matters, litigation, and business law.

I am an accomplished California attorney, representing clients with Government, Environmental, Natural Resources and Land Use matters. I have over 30 years of experience with a broad array of federal, state and local issues. I bring knowledgeable and skilled advocacy to effectively and efficiently meet your legal needs. A recipient of CalCIMA's Spirit of the Industry Award, I am also listed among The Best Lawyers in America and Northern California Super Lawyers.