San Luis Rey Appeals & Appellate Lawyers

Welcome to the Law Offices of William R. Burgener, a criminal defense practice with over 30 years experience in protecting the rights and freedoms of each of its clients. Attorney Burgener practices a broad spectrum of criminal litigation in all San Diego county courts: State and Federal, Downtown, South Bay, Vista and El Cajon. All clients receive an initial free consultation and advice.If you have been accused of a major felony, such as: drugs, theft, sex crimes, “three strikes”, smuggling, violent crimes, and probation violations OR a misdemeanor such as: a DUI, domestic violence, assault, battery, drugs, or driving on a...

I began my career as a legal administrator for a Chapter 13 bankruptcy trustee. That experience required me to evaluate cases and claims from the perspective of a court neutral and examine the strengths and weaknesses of the respective positions of the multiple parties to a bankruptcy proceeding. It also required me to develop an in-depth knowledge of how cases proceed when they are governed almost exclusively by a complex statutory scheme. These experiences, learned early on in my career provided me with the type of analytical skills that would prove highly beneficial as my career progressed. After bankruptcy, I joined...

Jaymie Sabilia-Heffert is an attorney at Sanders Law Group and is a member of the firm’s Copyright Infringement team. She is an experienced civil litigation attorney, with diverse knowledge and experience in a wide range of legal fields, including complex construction litigation, business disputes, and administrative appeals. She has experience litigating matters in both state and federal courts. Jaymie earned her J.D. from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center in New York and is admitted in New York State, the Northern District of New York, and the Southern District of New York.

Lori Carver Hershorin is a licensed California, Texas and Indiana attorney with over 30 years of experience. Lori's practice focuses on real estate, escrow title, business, insurance and appeals. Ms. Hershorin has prevailed in 39 appeals out of 42. In 1991, Ms. Hershorin began her legal career at McDermott Will & Emery focusing on fraud, real estate, and employment matters. She subsequently joined Lewis Brisbois and focused on mortgage fraud, real estate and breach of contract litigation. In 1995, Lori joined the in-house legal team of Fidelity National Title Insurance Company as an Assistant Vice-President and Associate...

LEPISCOPO & ASSOCIATES has extensive experience in advising and representing clients as OUTSIDE GENERAL COUNSEL and, if needed, LITIGATION SPECIALIST (State and Federal Courts, including appeals) and in the following practice areas: • CORPORATE AND BUSINESS LAW: Form corporations and other business entities, act as general counsel, prepare corporate and business agreements, negotiate contracts and other agreements, and advise on corporate business laws. • CIVIL LITIGATION: Corporate and business litigation (e.g., contracts, commercial leases, and collections). • GOVERNMENT, ELECTION, AND POLITICAL LAW: Advise and represent government entities regarding pending legislation, statutory and regulatory compliance, general and special elections, compliance with...

Joshua D. Vera is an associate attorney in the Intellectual Property Division of Sanders Law Group with a focus on copyright infringement. Mr. Vera takes great pride in advocating on behalf of his clients and ensuring the rights of intellectual property owners are respected.

Renee J. Aragona is a litigation associate of the Sanders Law Group. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Aragona represented and litigated mortgage lenders and loan servicers in creditor’s rights, landlord/tenant, and replevin actions. Ms. Aragona is now focused on representing and protecting the intellectual property of our clients through copyright infringement litigation. Ms. Aragona is passionate and fights for her clients rights.

Jacqueline Mandel is an attorney at Sanders Law Group and is a member of the Copyright Infringement team. Prior to joining the team, she avidly defended her clients in contract disputes, evictions, criminal defense actions, and other civil matters. She has trial and litigation experience and is now looking forward to bringing those skills to defend the intellectual property rights of our clients.

Larita Yusuf is an experienced litigator and a registered patent attorney. As an intellectual property attorney, she has helped creators secure design patents with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the African Regional Intellectual Property Office (ARIPO) and their original works with the U.S. Copyright Office. She earned a Juris Doctor from Wake Forest University School of Law and a B. Sci. in Biology from Francis Marion University. While in law school, she worked as a federal judicial intern in the District of South Carolina and as a patent legal intern at a boutique intellectual property law...

I am currently Litigation Director for Denning Moores APC and litigating cases in the areas of Civil Appeals and Writs, Medical Malpractice, Elder Abuse, Wrongful Death, Premises Liability, Real Estate and Land Use, Commercial Contracts, Construction Defect and Complex Business Litigation. Most of my background is in civil appeals and writs, which has given me a unique perspective on trial practice in vast areas of the law.

Nicola C. Richards Nicola C. Richards is an associate attorney at the Sanders Law Group and is currently focused on advocating for her clients in consumer protection through the Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”). Prior to joining Sanders Law Group Ms. Richards worked as a paralegal handling insurance claims for credit cards, mortgages and loans. Ms. Richards went on to intern at Nassau County’s social services department where she managed cases for daily Fair Hearings. Moreover, Ms. Richards used her time to work with Lawyers Helping Our Community (LHOC) to increase business production for companies in Chicago IL for the Asian...

James Decker is an appellate attorney and founder of Decker Law. Prior to forming his own firm, James was a partner at a boutique real estate and business litigation firm in Orange County, and before then he served as lead attorney for a mid-size firm’s appeal and complex motion practice group. James attended law school at Chapman University School of Law, where he graduated with cum laude distinction. He also served on the Chapman Law Review and earned CALI awards (i.e., top class grade) in several courses. As an attorney, James’s expertise and passion is legal research and writing....

I have practiced criminal law for approximately 36 cases. I have handled all sorts of felonies and misdemeanors. including charges of murder, mayhem , assault with a deadly weapon, robbery (armed and bank, DUI, criminal and terrorist threats,domestic violence, RICO (racketeering/criminal enterprise cases), gang related cases, drug smuggling importation, distribution and possession, smuggling drugs on the high seas, exotic bird smuggling, white collar crimes, fraud, car theft, grand theft, petty theft, vandalism, disturbing the peace and violations of the U.S. military code. I know that as a client, all charges you are facing are serious to you....

PUBLISHED OPINIONS Phyllis P. v. Superior Court, Civ. No. B018861, Court of Appeal California, Second Appellate District, Division Five. 183 Cal.App.3d 1193, July 30, 1986, John M. Polakovic and Robert W. Scott for Petitioner. Dixon v. Superior Court, No. G005278, Court of Appeal California, Fourth Appellate District, Division Three, 195 Cal.App.3d 758, October 22, 1987. Petitioner’s Application for Review by the Supreme Court was denied January 6, 1988. Mariellen Ross and Robert W. Scott for Real Parties in Interest. Creditors Collection Serv. v. Castaldi, Civ. A. No. 665881., APPELLATE DEPARTMENT, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO, 23 Cal. App. 4th Supp. 1; January...

Certified by the California State Bar as a Criminal Law Specialist. Over 20 years trial experience. Practice devoted to criminal defense. Top-Rated Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer (Rated Superb 10/10 by Avvo.com; Rated A.V. by Lawyers.com.) The law firm of Eisner Gorin LLP is Rated a Top 5% US Law Firm.

Call (800) 274-4290 for your free private consultation today and put my knowledge and experience to work for you.
Criminal Defense - Appeals / Appellate law - Federal Criminal Defense


Shaun Khojayan and Associates, a Criminal Defense Law Firm, based in Los Angeles will help you early in your criminal defense matter. We provide criminal defense representation in California State Courts and all United States Federal Courts.

Mr. Khojayan earned his J.D., with Distinction, from the University of the Pacific. He has conducted complex federal felony trials with most resulting in not guilty verdicts. Mr. Khojayan has also written and argued appeals...