Heber Lawyers

I am an experienced Estate Planning and Probate attorney. I counsel clients throughout the Palm Desert area.

I approach each case with great care, attention to detail and dedication. I am passionate about providing exceptional service and representation to meet the unique needs of my clients.

Outside of work, I enjoy time with my husband Chuck and our two golden retrievers, Belle and Pepper, in our Cathedral City home. In addition, I am an auto racing enthusiast, having served as a Steward for the Sports Car Club of America.

For the past two decades, I have dedicated my practice exclusively to bankruptcy law, serving consumer and business debtors and addressing my clients' needs first. As a father of four and a widower, my journey has imbued me with a deep sense of empathy and understanding, qualities I bring to my professional life as a California bankruptcy lawyer and business owner. My approach is always one of non-judgmental support and guidance. Being fluent in Spanish, I am committed to serving a diverse range of clients. My firm operates out of two offices located in San Clemente and Palm Desert, allowing...

I enjoy many thing in San Diego including sailing, off roading and time with my kids, wife and friends. Our firm only handles estate planning and related matters. We Help Parents Make Sure Their Assets And Children Are Protected When The Unthinkable Happens To Them. Avoid Probate. Keep the government out of your affairs. Estate Planning is accessible for all and necessary for most. Yet, nearly 2/3 of all adults have no planning in place. Ask yourself: 1) Do you have an estate plan in place for your family (Will, Trust, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Directive, etc)? (2) If you have an estate...

I have been representing and helpings accident victims and their families fight insurance companies and their lawyers for over 40 years. My firm has recovered more than $80 million in settlements and verdicts for our clients. I don’t just settle cases out of court. I have had more than 75 jury trials and have won more than 95% of those cases. Our highest verdict against a car manufacturer was $5.7 million and against a County was $5.5 million. We take cases against private and corporate defendants. I have represented victims against governmental entities for...

Dahann Bowers was born in Panama and immigrated to Southern California at a young age. She is fluent in Spanish. She attended California State University San Marcos where she double majored in Political Science and Spanish. Dahann then attended Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego. During law school, Dahann interned with the Department of Child Support Services where she gained insight into child support issues and parental rights. She began working at different family law firms and was exposed to the complexities of family law. At the end of 2022, Dahann took the step to go out on...

An experienced litigator and trial attorney, Luis’ practice includes immigration law, criminal defense, and personal injury matters. A graduate of the prestigious University of California, Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco, Luis is a former clerk to the Honorable Stuart R. Pollak of the California Court of Appeal, and law clerk for the Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General. Following receipt of his law degree, Luis began his career at a well-known San Diego defense firm where he represented public entities and insurance companies in personal injury and civil litigation matters.

Motivated by a desire to represent...

Bruce R. Durkee is licensed both as an attorney and as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Bruce is also a Certified Legal Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. ?Bruce graduated magna cum laude with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Whittier Law School -- finishing in the top 10% of his class. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Accounting from Vanguard University of Southern California, graduating cum laude. Prior to becoming an attorney, Bruce owned a CPA firm...

Robert A. McLaughlin is a 1984 graduate of Boston University, where he majored in economics. He went on to earn a Master's Degree in Economics at Claremont Graduate School in 1986. In 1990, he graduated from the University of San Diego School of Law and was admitted to the California State Bar that same year. He is also a member of the San Diego County Bar Association. Attorney McLaughlin is the former President of the California Applicants’ Attorneys Association, which has 20 chapters statewide. He previously served on the CAAA’s Executive Board in the role of Secretary. Since 1966, CAAA has...

Mr. Kazmi was admitted to the California Bar in 2000. He was born in Los Angeles, California and is authorized to practice before the Supreme Court of California and the Federal District Court in the Southern District of California. Mr. Kazmi was the Business and Managing Editor for Thomas Jefferson Law Review. He received a Certificate of Global Legal Studies for his selection of numerous international courses. During law school, Mr. Kazmi was a judicial intern with the Honorable Judge Norbert Ehrenfreund of Criminal Division of the San Diego Superior Court.

University of San Diego (L.L.M., International Law, 2001; Thomas Jefferson...

The Law Office of Sean M. Hobson operates as a solo practice, concentrating its efforts on the domain of criminal defense, with a specific and focused attention directed towards DUI cases. Sean M. Hobson, functioning as a San Diego DUI Attorney, harbors an unwavering goal: to consistently procure the most favorable outcomes achievable on behalf of each and every client. This dedication forms the bedrock of the firm's philosophy. As an independently contracted firm, we extend our practice to encompass Due Process claims that fall within the jurisdiction of the Office of Administrative Hearings. These claims are intricately tied to the...

For more than 15 years, I have litigated personal injury and wrongful death cases in San Diego. After working for law firms representing both plaintiffs and defendants, I opened the Law Office of Scott R. White to better serve the needs of my clients. By keeping a small caseload, I am able to give each client the individual attention that their cases deserve.

In February 2007, Holly Attiq Semaan began her professional journey at Elia Law Firm, APC, initially serving as a receptionist. Her career path took a significant turn when she was appointed as an associate attorney at Cooley, LLP, a renowned international law firm, showcasing her legal acumen and dedication. In a testament to her growth and expertise, Mrs. Semaan returned to Elia Law Firm in 2013, this time, elevating her role to that of an attorney. Her work primarily spans the intricate areas of personal injury negotiations and litigation regarding accident claims. By 2019, Mrs. Semaan's exceptional contributions and commitment were...

I was born in Louisiana and raised in Eastern Arkansas. I was fortunate to receive both my undergraduate education and legal training at leading private universities in the Midwest and California. I also studied for a year in Europe. I have been admitted to practice law in three major U.S. jurisdictions, each of which plays an important role in the commercial life of this country. My knowledge of both business and business law is extensive, having been gained through work in a large corporate law firm, as an in-house attorney for a leading multinational corporation,...

MS. BASHAR obtained her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Arizona in Management Information Systems in 1987 and her Juris Doctorate from the University of Arizona College of Law in May 1990. She joined the firm after 7 years as a sole practitioner focusing on civil litigation, business and family law. Prior to opening her own office, Ms. Bashar was an associate attorney in a civil litigation firm where she represented financial institutions as well as individuals with personal injury, fraud and contract matters. She has also worked as a Volunteer Attorney with the Family Law...

John R. Rodriguez was raised in a Houston Latino community. ICE was a regular presence in his neighborhood, and he saw how stressful and intimidating it can be to have your residency status thrown into question. Simmering with a desire to help people and protect their rights, John became a police officer and criminal investigator. He spent several years gaining experience in the investigative process, skills he now uses to build creative defense strategies for his clients. Attorney Rodriguez has over 20 years of experience defending US Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and undocumented aliens. He considers it his mission to use...

Edward Castro is a seasoned family law practitioner with an unwavering commitment to the field throughout his career. Initially focusing on domestic violence prevention, he collaborated with SDVLP and later directed FLAP, a courthouse-based family law clinic. At the YWCA Legal Advocacy Program, he served for six years as a senior staff attorney, handling diverse family law matters, emphasizing cases involving domestic violence. In 2010, Mr. Castro joined BLSAPC, where he became a partner in 2014. Specializing in high net-worth cases, he addressed complex issues like business valuation disputes, income analyses of large business owners, and asset protection trusts. He gained...

$695 to $995 Flat Lawyer Fee for a complete divorce. The Revolutionary Simplicity Of Lawyer Flat-Fees In Family Law -You Get The Total Cost Of Your Divorce Up Front, Rather Than Waiting To The End To Find Out Just How Much You Owe. When you know what you owe from the start, you can turn your attention to the matter at hand and save yourself the extra fear and worry. Otherwise, you end up spending the entire process terrified of any potential impasse or bump in the road, a common preoccupation that I have found is itself detrimental to the quick and...

Sergio G. Chaidez is an attorney who focuses on helping consumers and small business owners protect themselves and their families from predatory collection practices and fraud. He helps individuals empower themselves and defend themselves against harassment and unfair, abusive debt collection practices. He understands that anyone can fall on hard times and need help. Sergio G. Chaidez has defended hundreds of lawsuits and has helped consumers save millions. You have rights. Stand and Fight. Call or email today for your free consultation. info@sgcconsumerlaw.com 619-241-8530

Joseph Mandour is the managing partner of Mandour & Associates, APC. He received his Juris Doctorate in 1995. Since then, he has been providing legal representation to businesses facing intellectual property issues.

San Diego Attorney Patrick G. Shea is a graduate of Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego where he was valedictorian and graduated Summa Cum Laude as the top-ranked student of his class. He received American Jurisprudence Awards an astonishing 13 times during his studies. Mr. Shea has been practicing law since 1996.

The only San Diego State Bar Certified Family Law Specialist who was also a Former Federal and County of San Diego Prosecutor with Over 20 Years of Experience!

Scott C. Soady, Esq. is admitted to practice in California as well as the Southern and Central Federal District Court. He is an active member of the Trust and Estates section of the State Bar of California and the San Diego County Bar Association.

Scott C. Soady was born in Toronto, Canada and raised in Los Angeles. He attended the University of California, San Diego and graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. He went on to obtaining his Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of San Diego, School of Law in 2005.

Attorney Soady has focused his...

Ray spent years working in prestigious firms handling a multitude of Personal Injury and Employment law cases helping thousands of working class individuals recover compensation denied by their employers. Today, Ray Padilla focuses on helping people injured in car accidents get the treatment and compensation they deserve. Ray Padilla prides himself in keeping his case load small so that he can deliver quality and personal representation to each of his clients who have decided to put their faith in him.

Ray obtained his Bachelor’s degree at Arizona State University, where he earned Dean’s List Honors, before moving to San...

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...

Attorney Jorge Halperin is a lawyer dedicated to providing award-winning service to his clients. He has years of experience as a bankruptcy and family law attorney and takes the time to research your situation completely and bring about the most effective opportunities ensuring you get the successful outcome you deserve.

Marvin J. Straus earned his law degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 1997. He is a Partner of Parker Straus LLP’s San Diego and Los Angeles officers. Primarily focusing on areas of complex fraud litigation and insurance defense, he has earned a reputation for his landmark case results and in-depth knowledge of the insurance industry. He has conducted many depositions, mediations, discovery, and examinations in cases ranging from arson, property theft, commercial, cargo, to specialty claims. Passionate about educating others on insurance defense, he frequently presents to insurance companies and organizations on fraud, coverage, and examinations.

I grew up in Sacramento, California and the path that has led me to my current position has been anything but normal. I was the product of a single parent home and anything but a model student as I progressed through school. Had it not been for my long and successful collegiate wrestling career, I probably would not have finished my education. While most lawyers built a foundation for their legal careers by excelling in high school and college, I spent most of my educational years finding new and amazing ways to get into and out of...

Criminal attorney Sanders B. Patton, Esq has successfully handled a wide variety of criminal law defense cases including grand theft, high-profile murder and juvenile delinquency matters. During his legal studies, Mr. Patton focused on criminal law and litigation. He participated in the Student Bar Association and the Criminal Law Society, received Honor Roll Status, and received a Pro Bono Honors Award for his commitment to non-profit efforts. Mr. Patton also had the opportunity to broaden his perspective on legal issues by studying the comparisons of international criminal and constitutional laws to those in the U.S., under Supreme Court Justice Anthony...

Mr. Alexander Zarin, Esq. is The Zarin Law Firm, APC's founder and managing partner. Mr. Zarin brings his extensive experience in legal matters to the firm.

Mr. Zarin focuses all of his efforts in the firm’s family law practice. His areas of expertise include divorce, legal separation, child and spousal support, child custody and visitation, division of property and assets, premarital and post-nuptial agreements, supervised/unsupervised visitation requests, and restraining orders.

Mr. Zarin has litigated vigorously on behalf of his clients in custody and visitation proceedings, child and spousal support hearings, and dissolution proceedings. Handling each case from start to finish, Mr. Zarin...

I spent over a decade learning from two of the top Family Law attorneys in San Diego County. After being licensed I immediately began handling all areas of Family Law matters and building what became one of the best and well regarded practices in the field. My knowledge of the law often results in attorneys that have been in practice for more than 20 years regularly seek my opinion in their own cases.

At the beginning of 2019 I decided to join the law firm of GARWOOD ATTORNEYS, ALC primarily as a litigation attorney.

The core values in my practice are...

Julian B. Myers is an attorney licensed to practice law in Mexico and California. Given his bi-cultural background, Mr. Myers is especially valuable in bridging the “cultural gap” that often arises in cross-border transactions. Julian B. Myers represents foreign and domestic clients with matters in the U.S. and abroad, assisting them with a wide variety of legal matters, such as:

CORPORATE AND BUSINESS

• Business planning and entity selection.
• Entity formation, ongoing maintenance and legal compliance.
• Operational matters and fundamental changes (i.e. registration in other jurisdictions, annual reports, conversions, mergers and acquisitions, etc.).
• Corporate finance, securities and private placements.
• Corporate and business tax.
• Planning, negotiating...

San Diego Criminal Defense Attorney Heather A. Melone was born and raised in Southern California. She grew up in the Los Angeles area and graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1997 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Studies. During her time at UCSB, Heather became interested in obtaining a law degree as she realized that to effectuate real change she would have to either work within the confines of the current law, or work to change the laws. After graduating from UCSB, Heather joined the United States Peace Corps and spent three years volunteering in Thailand....

Meet Michael A. Klitzke, a distinguished attorney with a passion for justice and a focus on Auto Fraud and Lemon Law cases across California. Graduating summa cum laude from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 2014, Mr. Klitzke's academic excellence was matched by his active involvement as an Editor for the Law Review and a National Competitor for the Mock Trial Team. Prior to establishing Auto Law, Mr. Klitzke honed his skills at the Auto Fraud Legal Center from 2015 to 2023, representing numerous individuals and entities in state and federal courts throughout California. His expertise in the field has earned...

Daniel Halimi began working at the law firm D’Egidio Licari Townsend & Shah, APC as an intern during his second-year of law school. In time, the firm promoted Mr. Halimi to Senior Associate Attorney, heading the firm’s litigation division. At the firm, Mr. Halimi became known for zealously advocating for his client, successfully resolving complex multi-million dollar disputes against large firms. Mr. Halimi continues to advise the firm, but now focuses his expertise on his own clients at Halimi Law Firm..

Mr. Halimi attended California State University, Northridge and received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Real Estate. Mr....

Sergio Feria is graduate of Whittier College (1979) and the University of San Diego School of Law (1982). Mr. Feria was admitted to the California Bar in December 1982. He began his legal career in 1982 in Los Angeles with Tapia & Meastas, a civil law and criminal law litigation and trial law firm.

In 1986, Mr. Feria opened his law firm, the Law Offices of Sergio Feria, in San Diego. His statewide practice emphasizes the following practice areas: serious personal injury, wrongful death, products liability, and insurance related matters that arise from auto accidents,...