Dos Palos Lawyers

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...

After attending the University of California, Davis (King Hall) School of Law, Anjali A. interned at the SF Public Defender's Office before joining the Fresno County Public Defender's Office in 2016. She quickly established herself as a strong and fearless advocate for her clients, winning numerous misdemeanor and felony jury trials. She is also one of the few attorneys who specializes in Juvenile Defense. In 2017, she was recognized as the Juvenile Defense Attorney of the Year. In 2018, she was recognized as the "Trial Dog" of the Public Defender's Office for her numerous hangs and acquittals. She is...

Christina A. Roberson is a Fresno County criminal defense attorney who represents men, women and juveniles in the California state court. She works passionately and tirelessly for her clients on a wide range of criminal defense matters. Ms. Roberson attended San Joaquin College of Law, where she was the top ranked student three of her four years, while working full time as a law clerk gaining valuable experience. In May of 2012, she graduated with high honors, and was admitted to the California State Bar in November of 2012. During her law school career, Ms. Roberson was published in...

Family Law presents situations that are an emotional time in a persons life. Let me assist you through what is commonly described as a confusing and overwhelming process. I will explain the process and options available. My confident representation will voice your concerns and fight for what is in the best interest of your family.

I have been in the legal field for the last 15 years. As a former police officer, I initially practiced criminal law, but have gravitated to family law and juvenile dependency. My training and experience has enhanced my ability to assist...

Samantha N. Schales is an associate in the Fresno office of Borton Petrini, LLP. Samantha received a Bachelor of Arts in History with an emphasis in Legal Studies from La Sierra University. She received her Juris Doctorate from San Joaquin College of Law. During law school, Samantha began her legal career at Borton Petrini as a Certified Law Clerk where she gained valuable experience in family law and probate. As a Fresno lawyer, Samantha represents clients in all aspects of family law including dissolution, legal separation, spousal support, property division, child custody, child support, domestic violence...

Otto P. Cipolla, Jr. is the founder and owner of The Law Offices of CIPOLLA, CALABA, MARRONE, WOLLMAN & SILVA. Mr. Cipolla founded the firm in 1995. He has since grown the firm from 2 attorneys to 30 attorneys. The firm now has seven offices throughout California. Mr. Cipolla has taught, lectured and given seminars in all aspects of Workers’ Compensation Law for employers, insurance carriers, brokers and third party administrators. Mr. Cipolla has been a Judge Pro-Tem not only at the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board but also in both Municipal and Superior Court. CCMW&S practice is...

We specialize in consumer protection law in California and our lemon law layers serve Fresno, San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, as well as lemon law law firm serving Sacramento, Bakersfield and San Jose. Specifically, we focus on car dealership lies, defective vehicles, solar panels and home contractgor repairs, in addition to other unfair business practices targeted at consumers like you. Our lemon law lawyers assist clients in claims against BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Ford, GM, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ram, Jeep, Kia, Hyundai, Kia, Toyota Honda and many other RV and motorcycle manufacturers. Our auto fraud lawyers assist clients sue dealerships that...

My name is Nicole Hancock from Shea & Shea, and I am a San Jose personal injury attorney. I dedicate my practice to fighting for the rights of the wrongfully injured, and I am intent on helping my clients achieve effective and cost-efficient results. If you have been injured in an accident due to the negligence of another, then you may be entitled to file a lawsuit to pursue money damages. Contact my firm today to discuss the situation that you face, and to begin pursuing the future that you need.

I practice family law, with an emphasis on collaborative divorces and mediation. I also prepare QDROs (Qualified Domestic Relations Orders) for the division of pensions in a divorce. In addition I practice estate plannning, including preparing revocable living trusts, special needs trusts, and wills. My practice is near downtown San Jose, California. I have been an attorney for 25 years.

I am an Associate Professor at Santa Clara University School of Law. I am also Director of the school's High Tech Law Institute.

Benita Ventresca has been practicing family law in Santa Clara County, California, since 1978. She helps her clients throughout San Jose and the Bay Area deal with some of lifes most difficult issues while minimizing conflict and reaching the fastest possible resolution whenever possible. At Law Offices of Benita Ventresca, Attorney Ventresca provides representation in family law areas that include divorce, child custody and visitation, child and spousal support, restraining orders, and paternity actions. Attorney Ventresca emphasizes communication with her clients, persistent advocacy, and attention to all aspects of their case. Regardless of the size of the case, her...

I am a patent attorney that focuses on obtaining software patents. Having an engineering degree in computer science in addition a law degree, I routinely work with software engineers in terms they understand. I have eperience in a wide array of software technology areas, such as mobile app development, networks, machine learning, virtual reality, augmented reality, and databases.

My name is Brett A. Burlison - and I am a Trial Lawyer with offices in San Francisco, San Jose and Austin, Texas. In the beginning of my career, I was put in a posistion where I was able to hone my skills on difficult cases. I was an integral part of a large defense firm's trial team where I regularly represented corporations and insurance carriers in brain injury, product liability, and catastrophic injury trials. I have represented my clients in numerous jury trials and handled plaintiffs' cases in both California and Texas - at the state and Federal level. That experience led me...

Cecelia became a Certified Family Law Specialist in 2002 and has continued to maintain these credentials. She has been practicing law since 1991. At this time nearly 100% of her business is in Family Law matters, including Divorce, Custody, Support, Guardianship, Parentage, pre and post nuptial agreements, and other related matters. This includes not only negotiated settlements, but trials and appeals. She understands the pressure that is asserted by the system (and the opposing spouse) when going through a court proceeding and is committed to, as much as is possible, reducing the stress experienced...

Attorney Gemma V. Reyes has 30 years of experience as a family law attorney, conducting research, negotiations, and litigation in that field of law. She also has experience practicing in both the civil and criminal law. Attorney Reyes has a commitment to the State of California and therefore she's chosen to live, study, and practice in this state. Attorney Reyes has appeared and argued in both State and Federal Courts, litigating and arguing various motions. She has successfully worked with a wide range of people from different communities and socio-economic levels, and she adapts well to change and challenges...

Pamela is a litigator specializing in real estate and business law in Santa Cruz and Santa Clara Counties. Agriculture and the land where she has been raised are important to Pamela. As a fifth generation resident of the Pajaro Valley, she has spent a lot of her spare time volunteering on numerous non-profit boards in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties.

I'm a transactional lawyer practicing in Santa Cruz with clients throughout California in 2 areas. 1) Business Law: entity selection, entity formation, contracts, business strategy, partnerships, joint ventures, negotiation regarding real estate... 2) Real Estate: Buy-sell For Sale By Owner guidance: review, drafting, negotiating, integrating, Zoning and land use, lease agreements, HOA CC&R disputes, problems with city and county permits and violations, easements and neighbor problems...

Stewart Tabak is a personal injury attorney in Stockton, California advocating on behalf of injured plantiffs throughout San Joaquin County, the San Francisco Bay Area, and beyond. With expertise in personal injury, wrongful death, and medical malpractice, Tabak Law Firm offers dedicated and compassionate representation for its California personal injury law clients. Having been litigating personal injury cases since 1979, Stewart Tabak has more civil jury trial experience than any other personal injury lawyer in the Central Valley.

Solution oriented attorney who specializes in Business, Estate Planning, and Consumer Finance Law, offering a proven background of advising large and small businesses. My goals in working with clients is to drive business operations, team building, company governance, and regulatory compliance for small companies, and individuals. Experience in same at: Lincoln Law School of San Jose, Credit.com, A&W Properties, WAP Forum, and eCycle, Inc, and General Electric. Actively collaborates with public- / private-sector officials, senior-level executives, leadership peers, stakeholders, and / or clients to analyze needs while identifying challenges and resolving legal / business issues...

Lucy Zheng is a California licensed attorney, experienced in individual tax debt relief, DUI law, family law, personal bankruptcy filings, and tenant evictions. Prior to forming her own practice, Lucy worked at a law firm handling multiple client cases all throughout Northern California. She witnessed the strengths and weaknesses of a larger law firm, and thus determined she could best provide her clients with the personalized attention and service that they deserve by starting her own practice. Lucy received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with an emphasis on Public Law in only 3 years, from the University of...

Based out of Santa Clara County, The Law Office of Eben L. Kurtzman has been providing reliable legal advice and representation in criminal law defense and personal injury prosecution cases for over two decades. Eben has handled over one thousand cases and has had more than fifty jury trials. His practice is centered on the idea that the client is the most important part of any case, and that a straight-forward, honest approach is the best way to succeed. He will give you a realistic, honest assessment of your case. He encourages all of his clients to ask questions and...

Very experienced and highly ("AV") rated business lawyer. Offer the experience of a large firm and the responsiveness of a start up.

If you are in need of an estate planning lawyer in San Jose, you can have confidence in the help you can secure from Attorney Timothy D. Henry. His reputation speaks for itself, and you can rest assured in the help you can procure when you come to the Law Offices of Timothy D. Henry. This law firm exists to support individuals just like you, and you can have confidence that your case can receive the care and attention it requires when you come here. Attorney Henry attended Idaho State University, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree. He...

I was born and raised in Monterey, CA. I am fourth generation local. I graduated from Monterey High School. I then graduated from Brigham Young University and attended law school locally, and transferred and graduated in the top 10 of my class from San Joaquin College of Law. I have worked on both state and federal criminal cases. I have worked on hundreds of DUI cases, ranging from standard DUIs to DUI death cases, including DUI murder and involuntary manslaughter. I have appeared on local news stations as a criminal defense lawyer and have worked on cases featured on...

Mr. Gin is a graduate of California Polytechnic State University ('71, Cum Laude, B.S., City and Regional Planning) and the McGeorge School of Law ('82, with distinction, Order of the Coif). He specializes in estate planning, probate, trust adminstrative, elder law, government, and creditor rights. Mr. Gin has served Griswold, LaSalle, Cobb, Dowd & Gin, LLP since 1982 and became of Counsel in 2017. He has received a BV Martindale-Hubbell rating.

Mr. Levinson is a graduate of the University of California, Berkely ('77, B.A.) and San Joaquin College of Law ('91, J.D.). As a Partner with Griswold, LaSalle, Cobb, Dowd & Gin, LLP, his concentrations include family law, landlord-tenant issues, residential real estate, and business litigation. Mr. Levinson is the owner of Heritage Realtors and Property Management, a local company since 2011 and has also served the West Hills Community College Board of Trustees for 32 years. He has been awarded the highest personal rating of "AV" by Martindale-Hubbell for the past 6 years.

Mr. Sherman received his undergraduate degree from the University of California at Berkeley and his law degree from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. He was admitted to practice in California in 1988. Mr. Sherman's practice focuses on business and real estate. He assists his clients in litigation (in State and Federal Court) and ADR (alternate dispute resolution), such as mediation and arbitration. Mr. Sherman is also licensed to practice law in Texas.

Attorney Ashlee D. Gonzales (nee Adkins), Esq. is the newest addition to the legal team at Brewer Offord & Pedersen LLP. Before passing the California Bar exam in November 2015, Ashlee started out as an assistant office manager for the firm, where she handled new client inquiries, assisted attorneys with drafting motions & pleadings, completed research projects, and filed documents with the court. Attorney Gonzales practices real estate law, including landlord & tenant matters.

Before coming to work for Brewer Offord & Pedersen LLP, Ashlee Gonzales received her law degree from John F. Kennedy University College of Law. While earning her...