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As a Certified Family Law Specialist, Jim Hoover represents clients in all aspects of family law litigation, including but not limited to, domestic violence, child custody and visitation, property identification, characterization, valuation and division, spousal support, child support, breaches of fiduciary duties, reimbursement claims, dates of separation, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements and related matters. After many years of experience, Mr. Hoover skillfully settles and if necessary, litigates all of these issues. Mr. Hoover educates, advocates and acts in our clients' best interests on these issues. He pays particular attention to our clients' emotional and financial difficulties. Mr. Hoover attended Santa Clara University,...

Dustin MacFarlane is an estate planning and elder law attorney with a unique background which makes him uniquely qualified to serve his clients. Prior to entering practice as an attorney in Sacramento, Dustin began his career in the long-term care industry, working with skilled nursing and assisted living facilities throughout the Central Valley and Northern California. He takes pride in the work he does in helping families provide for and protect their loved ones. Outside of his work at the firm, Dustin also hosts a weekly show on Talk 650 KSTE and is actively involved with several community organizations.

Mr. O’Brien began his legal career in 1990 at one of California's most prestigious law firms, Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison, where he specialized in personal injury and wrongful death cases. In 1996, Mr. O’Brien started his own practice where he has developed an excellent reputation for aggressive advocacy and integrity followed by an impressive history of successful verdicts, arbitration awards and settlements on behalf of his clients. His goal is to make sure injured victims are fully compensated for their losses and that responsible parties are held accountable. With over 29 years of experience, Mr. O’Brien is a...

I was born and raised in Northern California and earned my Bachelor’s degree with Honors from the University of California, Berkeley. My journey into law began after an internship at a personal injury law firm, which inspired me to pursue a legal career. I attended the University of San Francisco School of Law, where I contributed to the Maritime Law Journal, and received my Juris Doctorate degree in 2003. My practice is devoted to representing injured plaintiffs in a wide array of catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases. I am passionate about assisting individuals who might not have the resources...

Jason Horst is the Managing Partner of Horst Legal Counsel. Jason served for more than a decade as an attorney in large regional and international law firms before founding Horst Legal Counsel, serving the legal needs of businesses and individuals in California. Jason is an accomplished litigator, having successfully resolved countless disputes for his clients in a wide range of complex litigation matters, including those involving commercial contracts, partnership disputes, trademark infringement, real estate, antitrust, and more. Jason prides himself on the ability to develop and execute creative strategies to efficiently accomplish his clients’ goals. Jason is also among the...

Matthew focuses on elder law, estate planning, and related practice areas. He began his career in the field of trusts and estates, and expanded into elder and probate law. He quickly realized that he enjoyed the personal nature of working in estate and elder law, and chose to continue by opening his own firm. He is passionate about taking care of his clients, and treats each of them as if they were family. Matthew was admitted to the California bar in 2006 and has practiced law in Contra Costa Country since 2006. He earned his J.D. at...

The Pakneshan Firm is dedicated to representing clients accused, investigated or charged in state and federal criminal and administrative matters. The Pakneshan Firm is a Bay Area criminal, DUI and Civil Rights law firm which has the experience, expertise and resources to handle all phases of your case. Our firm represents clients in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, Marin, Napa, Sonoma, Solano, Santa Clara, and San Mateo counties. The Pakneshan Firm has established itself as one of the Bay Area’s premier criminal defense firms. We have a proven track record for getting the best possible results for our clients.

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Attorney Thomas Fleming graduated from Yale Law School and UC Berkeley; taught as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Law School; taught criminal trial skills, in DUI and criminal cases, to future prosecutors and defense attorneys; and taught UC Berkeley undergraduate law classes about the U.S. Constitution, the courts and politics for over 20 years.

Thomas also served the community, in DUI and criminal cases, for over two decades as a Trial Attorney with the Public Defender. He successfully took many, many cases to jury trials, and developed a very special expertise in defending against DUI and criminal...

Garrett Sutton, Esq. is a Rich Dad Advisor, a nationally acclaimed corporate attorney and asset protection expert. A graduate of the University of California, Berkeley and Hastings College of the Law, the University of California’s law school in San Francisco, Garrett has written a number of books guiding entrepreneurs and investors. Garrett’s best sellers include: Start Your Own Corporation, Loopholes of Real Estate, Writing Winning Business Plans and Run Your Own Corporation in Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad Advisor series. Garrett is also the author of How to Use Limited Liability Companies & Limited Partnerships and the co-author of Finance...

Seth Morris is a criminal defense attorney in Berkeley, California. Seth passionately and aggressively represents people accused of crimes in Berkeley and throughout the Bay Area. He focuses on serious and complex criminal cases in California trial courts and federal courts. Seth has been a lawyer for 15 years, and started practicing criminal defense as a Deputy Public Defender for Alameda County. He believes a strong criminal defense attorney is the only way to keep the government honest and fair and if you don't fight hard, the government will take everything it can from you. Seth has experience defending...

I believe that the Bankruptcy Court is one of the few places in out legal system where ordinary people can go for real relief. I am dedicated to helping people throughout the Bay Area access that relief. I earned my undergraduate degree at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, and I earned my law degree at the University of California, Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco. While in law school, I was Articles Editor at the Hastings International and Comparative Law Review, and I graduated in 2006. I spent my first two years practicing antitrust/consumer...

The Nieves Law Firm founder Jo-Anna Nieves takes the "criminal" out of criminal defense, and her results speak for themselves. Jo-Anna has been recognized by multiple awards agencies for her exemplary legal work, having been named the Best Criminal Defense Attorney and the Best DUI Lawyer in Oakland by Expertise.com in 2023, as well as being recognized as a Super Lawyer Rising Star for the past 7 years. Oakland Magazine also named her a Top 5 Attorney in their annual "Best of Oakland" awards. Her award-winning legal work extends beyond the criminal defense realm as Jo-Anna has been cited in multiple...

I am licensed to practice law before the Executive Office for Immigration Review, the Board of Immigration Appeals, California State Courts, the Federal District Court for Northern California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

I received my undergraduate degree from the University of California at Santa Barbara with honors and my Juris Doctor from Golden Gate University School of Law, including certificates of specialization with distinction in international and business law.

I formerly served as a media liaison for the Northern California Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and was a professor of immigration and criminal...

A skilled negotiator and talented litigator, Mr. Schofield has handled thousands of cases and has an excellent winning record at trial. He was awarded the distinction of membership in the “Top 40 Under 40” by the National Trial Lawyers in 2017.

Mr. Schofield obtained his juris doctor degree from the University of Nevada in Las Vegas. Part of his law school tuition was defrayed by an academic scholarship. He was also honored to serve on the staff of the school’s prestigious law review – the Nevada Law Journal.

Naresh Virdi at Acquest Law, Inc. offers an innovative approach to legal services. He provides sound legal options to clients in need and a voice to tell their story in an emphatic and empathetic manner. Practicing in Sacramento and broadly in Northern California, he prides himself on a higher level of legal representation for his clients.

I am a dedicated California attorney. My practice areas include Business and Real Estate Law. I bring over 15 years of experience, knowledge and skill to my legal practice. Client-focused and results-driven, I provide a practical approach to achieving my clients' goals. I am committed to exceptional representation that is effective, efficient and affordable. Outside of the office, I am committed to our local community. I have enjoyed being a Girl Scout Troop Leader and Mock Trial Attorney Coach, as well as a Founding Member of 100+ Women Who Care Sacramento Valley. I am also the Director of the Small Business Legal...

I provide consultations and legal coaching (limited-scope services) to individuals throughout all counties of California in the areas of consumer law, family law, distressed mortgages and Chapter 7 bankruptcy. My legal fees are fixed so there are no surprises. My fees are simply based on the time needed by my clients--no more, no less. I also assist California-based clients with document-preparation primarily in the areas of family law and estate planning. The difference between my document preparation services and the services provided on the internet--is that the documents are personally reviewed and approved by me, a California licensed attorney. ...

I assist clients and/or their trial counsel in California's appellate courts, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. I am a Certified Specialist in Appellate Law, State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. I am one of about 300 certified specialists in this practice area in the State of California.

Recent statistics published by California's Judicial Council show that civil appeals are reversed about 17% of the time. When I represent an appellant, over the course of almost 30 years of handling civil appeals my reversal rate is over 3 times that.

For almost...

Attorney Trevor Carson is the founder of Rooted Legal PC. Rooted Legal PC is a law firm providing comprehensive legal services to businesses in and around Sacramento, California. Trevor has worked in a wide-range of industries including, food and agriculture, construction, retail, nonprofit and tax exempt organizations, real estate, and cannabis. Trevor handles the life cycle of a business, including starting a business, buying a business, operating a business, litigating on behalf of a business, and exiting a business. Sample work includes entity formation, asset purchase agreements, demand letters, private placement memorandums, and general business litigation.

His natural fascination with businesses...

I am a California State Bar Board CERTIFIED Bankruptcy Law Specialist. Only about 1% of attorneys are Board Certified Bankruptcy Law Specialists. I have been helping clients solve their debt problems for more than 40 years. I have taught bankruptcy law seminars for attorneys through the National Business Institute and others for 20 years. I give a Free 1-hour or more bankruptcy attorney consultation. You will get real, usable information about ALL your options and answers to all your questions without the high-pressure sales pitch. My fees are reasonable and are based on your specific situation. The services you need...

John Steiner is an attorney licensed to practice in California (state) and all four United States District Courts in California (federal).

John is the founder of Steiner Injury Law. Steiner Injury Law serves individuals in Sacramento and the rest of California who have been involved in an automobile accident or otherwise suffered injuries due to the actions or negligence of a third party.

"We have a no-fee guarantee for accident and personal injury clients. Accident and personal injury clients pay no money upfront and only pay a contingent fee if we recover for them."

Steiner Injury Law handles numerous types of personal injury...

At the Law Office of Tina M. Barberi, P.C., our criminal and DUI trial attorney stands out among other law firms because we offer an established reputation for obtaining great results for our clients. We are dedicated to our clients and will fight hard to get the results you need when facing criminal charges. We are different from most lawyers because we focus on being proactive, rather than reactive, when dealing with the criminal justice system and the Courts. We handle criminal and DUI matters daily and know how Fresno judges handle cases similar to yours....

I've been in practice since 1991 serving clients primarily in areas of business law, real estate, and agricultural law. I love working with small business owners. On the transactional side of my practice, I enjoy helping them set up various entities (partnerships, LLCs, and corporations), analyze contracts/leases, avoid liability, and set up good business practices. On the litigation side, I've represented numerous clients dealing with business frauds and business relationships that have gone bad. I've also handled a number of business sales/purchases either in the form of stock purchases, LLC membership transfers, or asset purchases. Part of the fun of representing...

During World War II, the U.S. government incarcerated my U.S. citizen grandparents because of their Japanese ancestry. This history and serving as my grandfather's caretaker inspired me to fight for social justice. I clerked for Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, LLP and the Honorable Kristen L. Mix of the U.S. District Court. As an immigration attorney, I managed an office and assisted over 1,000 clients in deportation and removal proceedings. I received honors from Chambers and Partners, Best Lawyers, and Super Lawyers. I completed a ten-day silent meditation course and coached a basketball team. I speak at conferences...

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...

GUY O. KORNBLUM is the principal in Guy O. Kornblum, A Professional Law Corporation, with an office in San Francisco, California. He has specialized as a trial and appellate lawyer for over 45 years. The firm specializes in a wide range of civil litigation, including serious injury and wrongful death, financial and physical elder abuse, and all aspects of insurance including “bad faith” claims. Mr. Kornblum himself has handled over 4,000 litigated matters to conclusion and has several million dollar plus cases to his credit. He has represented hundreds of clients, small businesses, individuals, and large...

Ben has been practicing Estate Planning, Probate, and Elder Law since 2005. Prior to that, he was the Operations Manager and In-House Counsel for Arbitration Works, Inc., a leading provider of construction industry alternative dispute resolution services working closely with the California Contractor’s State License Board. Ben has also taught 1st-year Contracts Law and Wills & Trusts. Ben is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force Reserves, an Avionics Technician who served active duty during Operation Desert Storm. Honorably discharged as a Technical Sergeant, he was recognized several times for his excellent Mishap Prevention Program as the Squadron Safety NCO.

Josh has been an aggressive litigator and trial lawyer his entire career. After gaining years of experience at two of the country's top law firms, Josh left to pursue his own practice with the goal of fighting for those who need it most. Josh is at home in the Courtroom, yet takes particular care in ensuring that his Client's interests are addressed at every phase.

Will Morehead is certified by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization as a Criminal Law Specialist, an essential qualification conferred on only a handful of attorneys practicing in San Francisco and Marin. Will is a seasoned trial lawyer with over fifteen years experience. He has never lost a felony trial. As an adjunct law professor and expert on the rules of evidence, he teaches future lawyers how to be trial lawyers. As a former prosecutor, Will understands how the other side thinks about a case. He knows what levers, and what leverage, prosecutors respond...

Board-Certified in DUI Defense (as approved by the American Bar Association). Co-Author of two-volume treatise California Drunk Driving Law. Regent with the National College of DUI Defense. Editor of NCDD Journal's Case Law Update. 32 years of personal experience in defending DUI cases with Bay Area courts, handling DMV suspension and revocation actions, and defending professional licenses with administrative boards.
My mission is to minimize the consequences of the police action taken against you and to help you avoid a similar problem in the future. I don't just handle the case---I help the person! ACT NOW and...

Charles Magill’s relentless and creative style of legal service has resulted in more than 150 jury and court trial victories. Because of his uncanny ability to explain complex legal cases with unmistakable clarity, many news organizations, including FOX, ABC, CBS, NPR, NBC, The Wall Street Journal and The Fresno Bee, have sought his concise legal insight in interviews. He is an active member in the local Fresno Community and a member of the Greater Fresno Area Chamber of Commerce. He and his firm have received multiple awards of recognition, many of which are a direct result of client nomination.

Anne-Marie Janine “A.J.” de Bartolomeo is a shareholder and partner at Tadler Law LLP with over thirty years of experience, prosecuting class actions, and complex collective matters in courts throughout the country. She has been named among the highest class of attorneys for professional ethics and legal skills with an AV-Preeminent™ rating by Martindale-Hubbell and has been recognized by her peers for inclusion in the Northern California Super Lawyers list every year since 2013. A.J. graduated from Fairfield University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Politics and Economics where she was a National Merit Scholar. She then received her Juris...

When everything is on the line, attorney Jeffrey Wood is who you should turn to. With more than 20 years of prior experience as a highly accomplished prosecutor, Mr. Wood uses his unique perspective and knowledge of the justice system to build the best defense for his clients. While at the District Attorney’s Office, Mr. Wood supervised the Family Protection Unit which handled domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse and abduction, elder abuse, child molestation. Due to his successful leadership, he was promoted to the Assistant District Attorney, where he supervised the supervisors. During Mr. Wood's time with the...

Alexander Kugelman is an attorney concentrating on tax controversies, domestic and international tax compliance, and tax collection defense. Mr. Kugelman counsels and represents individuals, small businesses, and estates.

His experience includes four years of federal government court experience at the U.S. Tax Court and a U.S. District Court. That background blends substantive tax law knowledge with administrative and litigation experience. This unique combination differs from that of an accountant or a general practitioner attorney.

Kugelman Law was created as an alternative to overpriced law firms and disreputable tax resolution companies.

Alexander was motivated to start his firm while working at the U.S. Tax...

Spiller Law is a business, estate planning and entertainment law firm located in San Francisco, California. Business: We serve small to medium-sized businesses in the areas of contracts, business planning, mergers and acquisitions, partnership agreements, corporate formation and dispute resolution. We have advised businesses in involved in aviation, finance, health care, insurance, manufacturing, real estate, music, film, and television. Estate Planning: We work with individuals and couples to create simple to sophisticated estate plans, depending on their needs. Entertainment Law: We advise film/TV, new media, and music clients as to business planning, business formation, contract negotiation, and licensing

Mr. Kelly is among California's top personal injury and wrongful death lawyers. In the first half of 2016 alone he resolved three cases for $12.5 million (auto roll over), $10.5 million (wrongful death) and $7.5 million (Birth injury malpractice). In 2015 he obtained a record $2.45 million wrongful death verdict against Kaiser for medical malpractice. In 2014 he was voted the California "Trial Lawyer of the Year" by Cal-ABOTA. He co-tried and won the first DePuy defective hip trial in 2013; he was inducted into the Inner Circle of Advocates in 2013; he was nominated for the Consumer Attorneys...

I have dedicated my career to championing immigrants like you! We know that immigration is a stressful process and we do everything we can to take that stress off your plate and prepare strong, tailored and persuasive immigration filings for our clients. We have advocated for immigrants for years and we have seen it all. We have a deep understanding of the law, the system, the players and the process. We know each matter is fundamentally important for each client: whether it is family unification, citizenship, career or safety, and we craft our filings to advocate specifically for each person...

The Law Office of Matthew J. Tuller is a boutique estate planning and trust settlement law firm that serves Marin County and the greater San Francisco Bay Area by providing a diverse clientele with highly customized planning & settlement solutions. Founding Partner Matthew J. Tuller, Esq. focuses on developing substantive, meaningful relationships with each client. We believe that there is no higher compliment than when an existing client or allied professional refers someone they care for to our firm. Going above and beyond to provide services that people want and need produces happy clients, which gives us both satisfaction and...

Fariba is the founder of Fariba Faiz Law Offices PC, based out of San Francisco, California. Attorney Faiz is an experienced immigration attorney with a proven track record of successfully petitioning in the realm of investment immigration (E-1/E-2 visas and direct and regional center EB-5 projects), family-based immigration, and employment-based immigration. Fariba works with multinational firms and their employees and immigrant investors in partnership to transfer, intra-company, foreign personnel and their families to the United States. She partners with employers and employees in various industries including information technology, pharmaceuticals, biotech, finance and banking sector, hospitals and healthcare providers, architectural design...

Arnold I. Berschler's accomplishments are:
Proctor Member of the Maritime Law Association of the United State, and a California Certified Legal Specialist in Admiralty and Maritime Law.
Lead attorney in published opinions emanating from the Ninth Circuit of the United States Court of Appeals, and from the State of California Court of Court of Appeals.
Litigates cases in the state and federal court level.
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