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John S. Pozza
Murrieta, CA Attorney
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
California Western School of Law
Mr. Pozza has practiced primarily in the fields of criminal defense and civil trial litigation, and now has devoted his entire practice to criminal defense and juvenile delinquency. As one of Southwest Riverside's most active trial attorneys, Mr. Pozza has accumulated a remarkably successful record of "wins" in the courtroom. He has litigated in the State Courts of California and the United States Distict Courts for the Central and Southern Districts of California.
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W. Clayton Williford
Riverside, CA Attorney
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Chapman University
Clayton Williford dedicates all of his professional time to serving injured people that want to heal and need help recovering from insurance companies. He helps guide them to recover both physically and financially after being hurt by the carelessness of others.
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Amir H. Alavi
Murrieta, CA Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
California Western School of Law
Amir Alavi, a former prosecutor for 12 years, fights for his client's rights as a criminal defense attorney in Riverside County and the surrounding areas.
Mr. Alavi if a seasoned trial attorney with many years of experience in the criminal justice system. Mr. Alavi was a Deputy District Attorney in Riverside County for 12 years. During these years, he prosecuted thousands of cases and reviewed cases for filing. In recent years, Mr. Alavi has been a private and court appointed Criminal Defense Lawyer in Riverside County and surrounding counties.
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Michael Harris Gilbert
Palm Springs, CA Lawyer with 47 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Workers' Comp
Whittier Coll School of Law
Michael completed his undergraduate at UCLA and earned his law degree at Whittier Law School. In the early 1980s, Michael decided to move to Palm Springs and has been serving the Coachella Valley ever since. Michael has over 30 years of experience fighting tirelessly for individuals who have been injured, helping them file personal injury claims and pursuing Social Security Disability benefits on their behalf. He has personally handled hundreds of cases and recovered millions of dollars for his clients. He enjoys doing what he does because he is able to help people when they need it most.
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Brian Joseph Bourke
Palm Springs, CA Lawyer with 48 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Whittier Coll School of Law
Brian completed his law degree from Whittier Law School. He has been serving the Coachella Valley with his legal services for over 35 years. Brian primarily handles cases involving personal injury, workers’ compensation, Social Security Disability benefits, and estate planning. He loves being a lawyer because the best part of his job is being able to help clients recover the benefits and compensation they truly need. Providing each client with his undivided attention, respect, and experience is his goal and has come to define his legal approach. Brian is known by his colleagues and clients as a dedicated advocate.
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David Nick
Palm Springs, CA Attorney with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
U of San Francisco School of Law
California Criminal Defense and Civil Rights Attorney, J. David Nick is dedicated to representing individuals charged with criminal offenses in both the California State and Federal Courts. Mr. Nick has been providing legal advice regarding California’s medical marijuana laws since their inception in 1996. Currently, he is litigating various aspects of California’s new recreational marijuana laws (Proposition 64), including business permitting, prior marijuana convictions record clearance and criminal defense. Mr. Nick accepts civil rights cases involving violation of state and federal rights, police brutality and violation of school aged children constitutional rights. Mr. Nick, a graduate of the...
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Joseph T. Rhea
Palm Springs, CA Attorney with 21 years of experience
(888) 541-1436
777 E Tahquitz Canyon Way
Suite 328
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Appeals, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
University of San Francisco and University of North Carolina School of Law
Joseph T. Rhea, J.D. (pronounced "Ray") is a criminal defense and DUI lawyer with an office located in downtown Palm Springs. He is very much a local lawyer, well known as a friendly and aggressive advocate for his clients. His practice is focused on the California desert courts of Indio, Joshua Tree, Palm Springs, Banning, and Blythe. He also accepts federal court cases that are heard in the Black Rock court.
Attorney Rhea has been ranked top Criminal Defense Lawyer or DUI Lawyer by Palm Springs Life Magazine every single year since 2010. More importantly, however, he has hundreds...
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Lawrence J. Bohana
Palm Springs, CA Attorney with 50 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Mr. Bohana is an experienced Litigation Attorney with over 30 years of trial experience. As a former Senior Attorney at State Farm and Mercury Insurance, Mr. Bohana is familiar in dealing with insurance company claims adjusters and their in-house litigation department. Mr. Bohana is there to help his clients secure the highest and best compensation for their case. Mr. Bohana has successfully tried over 100 Superior Court Jury Trials.
As a former Public Defender, Mr Bohana has extensive knowledge and expertise in dealing effectively with prosecutors and in seeking the best outcome for your case. Mr. Bohana has had over 150...
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Earl Franklin Carter
RIVERSIDE, CA Attorney with 49 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
Arizona State Univ COL
Earl Carter has been aggressively representing clients charged with crimes in California including and especially DUI Since 1975. Earl Carter and his team of exceptional criminal defense attorneys strive to provide high quality representation at an affordable fee.
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Christopher M Kiernan
Riverside, CA Lawyer with 5 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Business, Collections and Real Estate
Emory University School of Law
Chris M. Kiernan is the Managing Attorney of the Orange County office of Talkov Law in Irvine, California with a focus on bankruptcy, real estate, and business litigation and disputes. Prior to joining Talkov Law, Chris worked alongside Scott Talkov at Reid & Hellyer, an Inland Empire law firm dating back to 1897. Chris also has experience at a Southern California-based law firm practicing commercial and bankruptcy litigation serving clients of regional and national prominence.
Chris obtained his law degree from Emory University School of Law in 2017, and his undergraduate degree in business administration from the University of South Carolina...
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Nicolas Montes
Riverside, CA Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Workers' Comp
Univ of San Diego School of Law
Attorney Nicolas Montes is a highly experienced workers' compensation and personal injury lawyer in San Diego, handling cases throughout Southern California. Castillo & Associates has recovered nearly $300 Million dollars for workers' comp applicants, victims of car accidents and their families for over 20 years. Mr. Montes primarily works out of our San Diego office, but travels throughout Los Angeles, Orange County, San Bernardino and Riverside for client matters.
If you or a family member was injured on or off the job, and you need your questions answered by an experienced lawyer call Mr. Montes at Castillo & Associates today to...
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R. Michael Bomberger
Riverside, CA Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationAsbestos, Elder and Insurance Claims
California Western School of Law
Serving all of California.
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John Lawrence Michels
Riverside, CA Attorney with 26 years of experience
Criminal Defense
Notre Dame Law School
John L. Michels is a Riverside County Criminal Defense Attorney. Areas of practice include assault & battery, drug crimes, DUI & driving offenses, theft crimes, domestic violence, probation violations, fraud, white collar crimes and murder. John L. Michels specializes in getting charges reduced or dropped all together, avoiding jail time and restoring his clients lives.
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Benjamin R. Heston
Riverside, CA Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense and Tax
Southwestern Law School
Benjamin Heston handles bankruptcy cases for individuals and small businesses. He has a strong background in public service and volunteering. Mr. Heston has served as Vice-President of the Riverside County Barristers Association, an organization primarily dedicated to assisting young attorneys in their transition to their new careers.
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Richard Gaines Heston
Riverside, CA Attorney with 46 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Foreclosure Defense
Southwestern Law School
With 46 years of practice in both bankruptcy and family law, I have developed a deep understanding of these fields, recognizing that consumers desire quick, low-conflict, and cost-effective resolutions to their issues. As one of the few dual Certified Specialists in Bankruptcy (from 1995 to the present) and Family Law (from 1992 to 2017), I am often approached by attorneys and litigants needing guidance when their cases extend from one area into the other, requiring knowledge and experience in both domains. Additionally, I have frequently contributed as a speaker and guest lecturer.
My commitment to public service is profound. I have...
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Michael Roger Schneider
Riverside, CA Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Western State Univ COL
Mr. Schneider has taken a long road to bring him to the practice of law. After High School and having studied in Mexico for a semester, he served in the U.S. Army as a Russian translator. He then studied for a year in Regensburg, Germany. Upon arriving back in the U.S.A., he obtained a B.S. in Microbiology from the University of Maryland and did post graduate studies at George Washington University in clinical Microbiology. Only after working for some years as a research assistant and clinical Microbiologist did he then attend law school.
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Kirk Allen Lauby
Riverside, CA Attorney with 46 years of experience
Free ConsultationConstruction, Employment, Energy and Personal Injury
Pepperdine University School of Law and Southwestern Law School
Kirk A. Lauby has a varied and comprehensive background in business management which is of particular benefit to the firm's business and business litigation clients. Mr. Lauby was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1978, and has combined his legal practice with business endeavors in the food marketing industry, oil and gas exploration, and real estate building and development.
Mr. Lauby is an experienced trial attorney with a focus on business litigation, construction defect litigation, construction injury litigation, premises liability, contractor general counsel assignments and personal injury. He has the distinction of having represented the developer defendants in what...
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Charrisse N. Smith
Riverside, CA Attorney with 16 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
For over a decade, Charrisse N. Smith has been a trusted advocate, guiding individuals through the legal system with skill and compassion. Throughout her career, she has earned recognition for her professionalism, dedication to advocacy, and exceptional negotiation and mediation abilities. Committed to changing the narrative surrounding attorneys, Charrisse upholds the highest standards of integrity both in and out of the courtroom. She approaches each case with the same level of dedication and care she would expect for her own legal matters.
Charrisse is passionate about family law, finding great fulfillment in helping individuals navigate one of the most challenging periods...
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Sean Stuart Varner
Riverside, CA Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Business, Entertainment & Sports and Real Estate
Pepperdine University School of Law
Sean S. Varner, Managing Partner of Varner & Brandt, is a corporate and transactional attorney focusing his practice on corporate and business law, real estate, transactional law, contracts and mergers & acquisitions. With over 20 years of legal and business experience Sean takes time to know his clients and their goals and objectives. He handles numerous critical issues, including complicated transactions, facing many different industries and clients including the technology sector, retail/food & beverage industry, real estate developers, restaurants, venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, officers and directors of corporations, and a variety of family-owned businesses.
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Moises Omar Ochoa
Riverside, CA Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment and Workers' Comp
Chapman University Fowler School of Law and Chapman University Fowler School of Law
Omar Ochoa is a partner at Ochoa & Calderon, a Riverside law firm dedicated to helping clients throughout Southern California with their Workers’ Compensation cases.
Mr. Ochoa is a graduate of Pacific Union College and the Chapman University School of Law. He is a member of the California State Bar and is admitted to practice before all California state courts as well as the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. He is a member of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, the California Applicants’ Attorneys Association, and the California Employment Lawyers Association. When not practicing law and...
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Eric Rice
Riverside, CA Attorney with 13 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Chapman University Fowler School of Law
Before attending Law School, Eric majored in Sociology at California State University, Fullerton. He graduated Cum Laude and was a member of the Sociological Honors Society. During this time, Eric studied the sociological aspects of the family as well as crime and punishment. He attended Chapman University School of Law in Orange, CA.
Eric is a member of the California State Bar Family Law Section and Orange County Bar Association. He is admitted to practice law in California State Court and the United States Central District Court of California. His primary area of practice is Family Law.
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Beverly Wilson Quinn
Rancho Cucamonga, CA Lawyer with 58 years of experience
(909) 922-2028
10565 Civic Center Dr
Suite 128
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
University of Southern California Gould School of Law
As the founding attorney at The Law Office of Beverly W. Quinn, Rancho Cucamonga attorney Beverly W. Quinn provides legal representation in a variety of family law matters including divorce. She has over 45 years of experience serving Californians. Attorney Quinn is a Certified Family Law Specialist. She is a graduate of the University Of Southern California Gould School Of Law and served as president of the East-West Family Law Counsel. Receive a free consultation by contacting her firm today.
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Haig C. Gorian
Murrieta, CA Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
In 1998, Haig Charles Gorian dedicated himself to the protection of the criminally accused in Riverside County. Two decades later, the attorney is recognized for his aggressive and unwavering defense of those who have been accused of DUI, theft, drug crimes, homicide, and sexual offenses.
Admitted to practice in the federal southern and central districts of California, the attorney’s skillful legal defense can be utilized in a number of different criminal court systems across southern California.
To benefit from the resourceful skills of Attorney Haig C. 'Chuck' Gorian, contact The Law Office of H. Charles Gorian today.
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Robert Steven Peters
Riverside, CA Lawyer with 49 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims and Personal Injury
Western State University College of Law
At R. Steven Peters – Injury & Accident Lawyers, we have successfully represented thousands of clients in personal injury cases involving car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents and other acts of negligence. We are one of only a few firms in Southern California that can claim recoveries of more than $625,000,000. We take each case very seriously and opposing counsel, along with the insurance companies takes us seriously. When you retain R. Steven Peters insurance adjusters take notice that they’re up against one of the most experienced injury lawyers in Orange County.
We will get to know you and your...
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William L Huestis
Riverside, CA Attorney with 18 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Chapman University Fowler School of Law and Chapman University Fowler School of Law
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Kyle Joseph Siems
Corona, CA Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationUniversity of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Voted a Semi-Finalist for San Diego’s Top Family Law Attorneys according to the San Diego Daily Transcript. Kyle J. Siems received his Bachelor of Arts in History from Loyola University of New Orleans, where he graduated Cum Laude and was chosen to study at the John Felice Rome Center of Liberal Arts during his junior year. Mr. Siems received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. After graduating law school, Mr. Siems worked as a staff attorney with the Legal Aid Society of Hawaii. As Legal Aid, Mr. Siems primarily handled family...
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Alexis Joaquin Saenz
Riverside, CA Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationIP
Loyola Law School
The proprietor, Mr. Alexis Saenz is a patent attorney with nearly a decade of experience. He has prepared hundreds of patent applications and responses to the USPTO. He has an upfront approach guiding clients early on in what to expect out of the patent process.
His emphasis of practice is with start-up ventures and mid-size companies in the growth stage. Having work experience with a start-up company has provided him with keen insights on the successes and pitfalls growing companies encounter. Alexis is active in start-up communities and local chambers of commerce often lending an ear to those businesses needing a...
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David Hull Ricks
Rancho Cucamonga, CA Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Brigham Young Univ J Reuben Clark LS UT
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Jonathan King
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA Attorney with 17 years of experience
8301 Utica Ave Suite 101
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Nursing Home, Personal Injury and Products Liability
New York University School of Law
Jonathan King is a passionate and skilled attorney. Jon loves pouring his energy into helping people most in need find hope and justice.
Jon began his legal career representing large corporations, first at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom and then at Gibson, Dunn, and Crutcher. Dissatisfied representing corporate interests, Jon switched course. He worked as a criminal defense lawyer for many years, where he gained extensive trial experience, before switching to personal injury law.
For the past seven years, Jon has represented injured people against insurance companies and corporations, trying numerous cases to verdict. For Jon, representing injured people is about...
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Nima Etemadian
Ontario, CA Lawyer
Personal Injury
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Attorney Nima Etemadian is a founding partner of MOET LAW GROUP, a personal injury law firm that has offices in Ontario and Irvine, CA. Focused on protecting his client’s best interests, Attorney Etemadian provides a personalized form of representation. Recognized as a knowledgeable and quick-moving attorney, Nima is passionate about helping his clients move forward in life. Fluent in English and Farsi, Attorney Etemadian is able to help many different individuals and families. Working with clients throughout Southern California, Nima and his colleagues offer a free, no-obligation consultation.
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Babak Robert Moghadam
Ontario, CA Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Attorney Robert Moghadam is a founding partner and managing attorney of Moet Law Group, APC. For years, he has been a trusted legal counsel throughout the state of California, representing clients in both personal injury and criminal defense matters.
He earned his Juris Doctor degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, California where he was the recipient of the Dean’s Honor Roll. His extensive knowledge of the law, passion, diligentness, and ruthlessness as a litigator have resulted in numerous successful outcomes for his clients.
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Robert Little
Rancho Cucamonga, CA Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Criminal Defense
Univ of San Diego School of Law
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Theodore Huang
Rancho Cucamonga, CA Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Immigration
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 and 2013 Avvo Clients' Choice Award. 62 recommendations on Avvo.com, 43 5/5 stars on Yelp, 18 LinkedIn recommendations. Practicing US Immigration only: family, crimes and naturalization, marriage-fraud, waivers, business, green cards and visas K1, H1B, L1A, O and E visas. Our law office is open 6 days a week. Emergency consultations are available in the event of arrest and detention. Attorney Huang is licensed in Maryland and has been practicing U.S. immigration law since 1997. Situated in the growing Inland Empire of Southern California, Attorney Huang's law office...
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Sergio Andres Rodriguez-Gomez
Rancho Cucamonga, CA Attorney with 19 years of experience
Business, Real Estate and Tax
Universidad de la Sabana
Sergio A. Rodriguez was drafted in 1998 by one of the “big five” consulting and accounting firms. He provided advice and representation for multinational corporate clients in the areas of taxation and commercial law. Mr. Rodriguez came to California in 1999 to further his education in the area of business law and obtained a Master in Business Administration in year 2000.
Mr. Rodriguez was a partner at Russakow Ryan & Johnson for 3 years, and is now the owner and Managing Attorney of SRG Law Group. During his carrier Mr. Rodriguez has acquired significant experience in many different fields...
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John Karas
Temecula, CA Attorney with 40 years of experience
Free ConsultationCannabis Law, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
California Western School of Law
Trial attorney (not merely a negotiator). Criminal defense (misdemeanors and felonies), Civil (personal injury) and Appellate (criminal and civil). Worked on the defense team for then San Diego Mayor Roger Hedgecock. Written successful briefs and oral argument in both Civil and Criminal Appeals.
Specialize in Criminal Defense cases up to and including trial.
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John H. Bauer
Palm Desert,, CA Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
My website address is: www.financialrelieflegaladvocates.com *After graduating from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, California, I became an active real estate investor. In the real estate depression, I learned about the difficulties people can experience with their real estate and businesses and decided to specialize in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. That is my specialty at this time--it enables me to help people to reorganize and keep their businesses and reduce their real estate loans on their business and rental properties to today's fair market value. I am also able to strip 2nd loans from clients'...
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Daniel Joseph Kolacia
Rancho Cucmonga, CA Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Southwestern Univ School of Law and Southwestern University School of Law
For over 17 years now, Daniel Kolacia, has focused on providing quality representation in criminal law.
Daniel Kolacia focused his career in criminal law. As a former prosecutor, he has had experience handling all types of criminal cases. He has handled homicide cases, drug cases, driving under the influence and traffic cases, white collar crime, and burglary and theft. Some of his high profile cases have been featured on Dateline, CNBC, Los Angeles Times, and local papers.
Criminal defense requires someone with experience, knowledge, and know-how to provide the best representation. Because when your liberty is threatened, the stakes can be no...
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Scott Howard Finkbeiner
Temecula, CA Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
California Western School of Law
Scott H. Finkbeiner is a co-founder of Wilkinson & Finkbeiner, LLP and is an expert in Family Law as he is California State Bar Certified Family Law Specialist. Scott is also a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Scott has dual degrees in accounting and finance from the University of Arizona. Scott serves as a volunteer for the Superior Court as a judge pro tem, Family Law settlement judge and mediator. Scott specializes in all aspects of complex family law cases from mediations to trials. Scott has litigated all issues involved in divorce and paternity cases...
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Margie Brakhage
Murrieta, CA Attorney with 15 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Family
Western State University College of Law
Criminal and Family Law cross over more often than one would expect. I believe that practicing in both of these areas of law gives me an edge on the representation I can provide, because I can easily recognize the effects one case may have on the other. This also allows me to better plan your case accordingly in order to give you the best possible outcome.
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H. Christopher Coburn
Norco, CA Attorney with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Brigham Young University J. Reuben Clark Law School
MR. COBURN HAS SERVED AS A COST-EFFECTIVE AND SUCCESSFUL LEGAL PROFESSIONAL SINCE 1987
Christopher Coburn has been practicing as a licensed attorney in California for more than 30 years. He has experience litigating cases, helping clients that are facing foreclosure, loan modification, and representing clients with criminal charges. With decades of knowledge and experience, he is confident that he and his firm are a valuable resource for clients.
At the Law Offices of H. Christopher Coburn, we understand that when you seek out a lawyer, you want one that offers reliable and cost-effective solutions. Mr. Coburn would like to be the attorney...