Carmel-by-the-Sea Lawyers

Raised on the Monterey Peninsula, Geoffrey A. Norris started his practice in 1990. Mr. Norris has been helping people through the court system for years. The firm prides itself on personal service and client satisfaction. If you have a legal need do not hesitate to contact us to schedule a consultation.

JEANINE STRONG is a Certified Appellate Specialist by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization, a certification held by fewer than 300 attorneys in California.

Her practice focuses on writs and appeals, both civil and criminal, but her work in a case often begins at the trial court level, consulting with trial lawyers and drafting dispositive motions, motions in limine, trial briefs, and post-trial motions.

She is also a "Super Lawyer," an honor granted to only the top 5% of attorneys in a practice area.

Jeanie received her J.D. from the University of Iowa, College of Law in 1986, where...

William V. Pernik is a criminal defense attorney licensed to practice in all state courts in California. His office is located in Salinas, in a historic Austin House just minutes away from the courthouse. William Pernik practices exclusively in the field of criminal defense. Born in former Soviet Ukraine, William Pernik immigrated to the United States in 1996. He obtained an undergraduate degree in Psychology from U.C. Davis and a juris doctor degree from University of San Francisco School of Law, from which he graduated with Honors (cum laude), a certificate in Public Interest Law, and a number of...

Attorney Jonathan Romeyn is an experienced advocate for those with business law matters including contracts, business disputes, intellectual property, antitrust and unfair competition, general litigation and more. If you are looking for a responsive, determined attorney with business acumen, experience and energy, call Jonathan Romeyn!

Mr. Tade is an experienced civil litigator specializing in personal injury, workers' compensation, labor and employment law.

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. Nadrich Accident Injury...

Description of Alternative Dispute Resolution by Wikipedia Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) includes dispute resolution processes and techniques that act as a means for disagreeing parties to come to an agreement short of litigation. Despite historic resistance to ADR by many popular parties and their advocates, ADR has gained widespread acceptance among both the general public and the legal profession in recent years. ADR is generally classified into at least four types: negotiation, mediation, collaborative law, and arbitration.

John is a former Deputy Public Defender for two separate Public Defender offices and has 23 years of criminal law experience. He has handled from simple cases all the way to murder with very successful results

Chris Cain is an experienced attorney specializing in immigration and criminal defense law, with an office located in Salinas, California. With over ten years of experience in the field, Chris has built a reputation for providing high-quality legal services to his clients. He has received numerous positive reviews on both Google and Yelp, with dozens of 5/5 ratings highlighting his expertise and dedication to his clients. As a criminal defense attorney, Chris focuses on cases related to DUI, reckless driving, and traffic tickets. His in-depth knowledge of the legal system and years of experience make him a formidable advocate in the...

Blanca Zarazúa’s father, Aquilino, came to the United States in 1945 when he began working as a Bracero or guest worker in Chualar, California. Ms. Zarazua maintains her own law practice in Monterey County, California and has been in practice since 1987 when she began working as Associate Tax Counsel with Bank of America in San Francisco, California; she was a Certified Tax Specialist for 20 years. Prior to joining Bank of America, Ms. Zarazúa worked as a law clerk with the California Supreme Court in San Francisco. While still a student, Ms. Zarazúa worked for the...

Amanda Gladin-Kramer grew up waking up with the sunrise to work on her family farm in North Carolina. She attended the University of North Carolina for her Juris Doctor and is licensed to practice law in California and North Carolina. She brings over a decade of experience negotiating hundreds of successful settlements, winning trials and motions, and serving as lead counsel on seven-figure personal injury cases. She is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Amanda speaks Spanish. She thrives on fighting hard and finding creative solutions to tough cases. Outside of the law, Amanda is a longtime English as...

Herrera is an accomplished trial lawyer with over 44 years of jury trial experience, including serious felony matters and "simple" misdemeanors. He has over 26 years experience as an elected school board member, and over 5 years service as Adjunct Professor in Education ("Law & Education") at Sacramento State University. He is a veteran (U.S. Navy) who believes strongly in fighting for the "little guy." You will get honest, straight-forward advice from Herrera, at a most reasonable cost.

Steven M. Gordon is a 1975 graduate of the University of California at Berkeley, receiveing a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis in Accounting. In 1980 Mr. Gordon graduated from Monterey College of Law, was admitted to the the State Bar of California, and began the practice of law in Salinas. Mr. Gordon has practiced law in Salinas since 1980. The firm aggressively represents its clients in the fields of civil litigation, real estate law, business law, estate planning, and trust administration.

I obtained my law degree in 1975 from Santa Clara University. I also have a Master's degree in Philosophy.

With more than two decades of experience, Attorney Marder can help you in matters involving sexual harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and more. Visit our website to learn more about our firm, our services, and how our employment law attorney in Sacramento can help you. Schedule your free case review today! We are located at: 501 San Benito Street Suite 200 Hollister, CA 95023.

Vanessa graduated from Monterey College of Law in January 2015 with dual degrees in Doctor of Jurisprudence and Master of Legal Studies. She passed the bar and was sworn in on June 1, 2015.

?She joined the firm in June 2015. She is a member of the Monterey County Bar Association, Monterey County Womens Lawyers Association, California Applicants’ Attorney Association (CAAA), Filipino Community of the Salinas Valley, Monterey Bay Workers’ Compensation Attorneys Association, National Filipino American Lawyers Association (NFALA), and the National Filipino Amercan Lawyers Association-Silicon Valley & Monterey (NFALA-SVM).

In her past jobs, she had work injuries and...

I chose to become a criminal defense attorney because I didn’t want to continue living in a society where the right to fight for our liberty and promised justice existed for some and not for others.
I grew up witnessing the disparity my entire life.
Since 2008, I have been fighting for the people who need their voices to be heard.

With offices in Salinas and San Jose, the law firm Amos, Dittrich & Ushana represents injury victims throughout Central and Northern California in workers' compensation and personal injury claims arising from on-the-job injuries, auto accidents, slips and falls, and other injury-causing incidents.

This firm has over 22 years of criminal defense experience. We are death penalty qualified, have handled each and every type of criminal case from appellate, misdemeanors, felonies, and special circumstance cases.

Although our main office is in the central california area, we currently defend cases throughout California.

Fees are tailored toward the case and the work involved.