Kern County Lawyers

Highly experienced, focusing on criminal defense, personal injury and general litigation. From providing pre-litigation counsel to winning intense jury trials, I have worked closely and effectively with my clients to fight for their best interests. As a former criminal prosecutor, I have handled hundreds of cases in court. Therefore, I know how to present my cases in a light most favorable to a judge and jury. I have also worked for some of the greatest civil litigation law firms in the nation and handled many areas of practice including but not limited to personal injury and criminal law.

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For over 20 years, James D. Pacitti, the founder and managing attorney, has aggressively represented and assisted thousands of clients in entertainment, intellectual property and business matters and in state and federal litigation. James D. Pacitti has been practicing law since graduating from Fordham University School of Law in New York City in 1995 and is licensed to practice in California, Florida, New York and Pennsylvania. Born and raised in Philadelphia, James went to college at Northeastern University in Boston, graduating cum laude. After graduating law school, James practiced in his hometown for three years prior to relocating to Florida where...

Harvey Stern, a native of Youngstown, Ohio, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the legal field. His journey began at Kent State University, where he not only excelled as a member of the tennis team but also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration. Upon graduating, Harvey embarked on a ten-day vacation to Los Angeles, a trip that ultimately extended into a thirty-year residency. In the vibrant city, he pursued his legal education at UWLA School of Law, graduating in 1996 with a Juris Doctorate degree. Harvey's entrepreneurial spirit manifested in the establishment and successful management of various...

After spending years at well-known firms in both New York and California, Mr. Dorros decided it was time for something different. He founded Dorros Law with the goal of providing the more personalized services. A substantial portion of Mr. Dorros’ practice focuses on the protection of individuals’ privacy rights with a particular emphasis on protected health information, HIPAA law and medical record privacy issues. Mr. Dorros has successfully represented clients both on an individual and class action basis in State and Federal Court nationwide in significant and groundbreaking cases related to protected health information and medical record privacy and confidentiality...

I have been licensed to practice law in the State of California since 1999. I am the managing shareholder of Century City Law Group, a Professional Corporation (Century City Law Group, APC). I studied accounting at the University of Southern California, and obtained my law degree from Loyola Law School. While attending Loyola Law School, I became a Production Editor of the Loyola Entertainment Law Review, and was also placed on the Dean's Honor List. I have received Martindale-Hubbel's distinguished "AV Preeminent" peer-review rating. I was named to Super Lawyer Magazine's Southern California Rising Stars...

Philip Shakhnis is a forceful, meticulous and compassionate attorney with over 20 years of experience representing tenants. Philip has represented hundreds of tenants forced to live in slum conditions. Philip has also helped tenants poisoned by carbon monoxide leaks, exposed to mold and whose children have been lead poisoned. Philip is at the forefront of representing tenants wrongfully evicted from properties protected by local rent control laws. Philip focuses his law practice on representing tenants because he strongly believes that every family and every person deserves the right to a safe, decent and healthy home. As part of his experience...

For several years, Michael Malk aggressively litigated cases for a plaintiff's firm in Los Angeles, obtaining exemplary results for his clients in cases against some of the biggest companies in California who were represented by some of the biggest law firms in the nation. Since founding his own law firm in 2007, Mr. Malk continues to zealously represent his clients' interests. He understands that each client and each case is different. Some cases are amenable to early resolution so that the parties can obtain a sure result and move on with their lives without the stress of litigation, while other...

Mr. Kashri is a highly experienced insurance claims lawyer and a personal injury lawyer committed to providing his clients with superior service and results. Initially, he experienced years of legal practice representing some of the most prominent insurance companies. As an insurance lawyer he handled several thousand cases in litigation. Mr. Kashri has switched gears from representing insurance companies to pursuing insurance companies. Handling thousands of cases while representing insurance companies has allowed him to have a competitive edge over other attorneys. This experience has enabled him to tactfully litigate against insurance companies! Mr. Kashri handles various types of claims,...

Damian J. Nassiri practice focuses on employment law and medical marijuana collectives. His employment practice includes representing employees in wage & hour, overtime, wrongful termination, discrimination and sexual harassment cases. His practice also includes representing medical marijuana collectives and criminal defense in drug related cases.

I specialize in civil litigation, representing employees in discrimination, sexual harassment, and retaliation cases, whistleblower and class action wage-and-hour cases. A commercial pilot and flight instructor, I am also well-versed in legal matters involving aviation. Bar admissions: State Bar of California 2006; U.S. Disctrict Court – Central District of California 2006; Education: Whittier Law School 2005 (Magna Cum Laude).

Attorney Steinberger is a Personal Injury Lawyer, Celebrity Attorney, Television Legal Analyst and Commentator, Professor of Law (media studies), Federally Appointed S.E.C. Arbitrator, Class Action Attorney for Major cases. Attorney Steinberger is a veteran trial attorney with extensive experience in criminal law, personal injury law and mass product liability litigation. Attorney Steinberger is the founder and senior partner of The Law Offices of Jeffrey W. Steinberger, A Professional Law Corporation.

Scott is a cum laude graduate of Harvard Law School and former Assistant United States Attorney.

At Lesowitz Gebelin LLP, Scott handles copyright and trademark infringement cases, trade secrets litigation, defamation, internet law, and general civil litigation matters. Scott represents both plaintiffs and defendants.

Scott is a Super Lawyers Rising Star. Avvo.com ranks Scott as a 10 out of 10. The LA Business Journal recognized Scott as one of Los Angeles County’s top 25 white collar and cyber crimes attorneys.

Scott is licensed to practice law in both California and New York.

As a Business Lawyer for Entrepreneurs, I help entrepreneurs start their U.S. business without dealing with complicated government forms.

In 2013, I took the leap to start a virtual law firm right after law school so I could help entrepreneurs start their business and so that I could work online from anywhere in the world at the same time (...best decision I've EVER made).

Since then, I’ve assisted more than 3,000 entrepreneurs start their business and I'm the only lawyer with more than 1,000 5-Star Google Reviews (highest in the nation) from clients who love my quick and streamlined online service.

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Michelle Yang, founder of Cali Lemon Lawyers by Prestige Legal Solutions, P.C., graduated from University of Southern California with a B.S. and attained her J.D. from University of West Los Angeles, School of Law. While attending Law School, Michelle devoted her time into consumer advocacy work at one of the largest Plaintiff’s lemon law firms based in Los Angeles and continues to develop her passion for consumer rights. Her dedicated work ethic coupled with her empathy for people has led her to successfully represent hundreds of California consumers in breach of warranty lawsuits brought against car manufacturers.

I represent a wide range of clients in civil appeals and in writ proceedings, including business owners, property owners, insurers, employers, public entities, film finance lenders, film producers, bankruptcy creditors, and trademark holders. I also regularly provide assistance to trial counsel in proposing jury instructions and verdict forms and drafting dispositive motions and oppositions—all with a keen eye toward helping trial counsel to preserve the record for any future appeal.

Eliot Houman is a co-founding partner of The Accident Guys. Mr. Houman has handled numerous complex lawsuits from their inception through trial and appeals, and has helped his clients obtain millions of dollars in judgments and settlements.

Mr. Houman graduated towards the top of his class from the prestigious Northwestern University School of Law in Chicago, Illinois.

Prior to founding The Accident Guys, Mr. Houman worked at some of our nation’s most well-respected law firms, including a national firm voted one of America’s “Most Feared Plaintiffs Firms of 2014.” Having honed his legal skills working alongside many of our country’s best and...

Top 40 Under 40, Rising Star in California, Best Criminal Trial Attorney! Aggressive, young, and hungry. Sally does not shy from a fight, she comes prepared with a history of success, honors and awards recognizing her ability to win for her clients. Not one unhappy client- check the reviews. Sally is driven for success, in creating her own law firm to helping each and every one of her clients, she shows the same unyielding commitment.

The courtroom is more than arguing, there are numerous motions that are filed. You want an attorney with skills in research and writing so that...

A skilled attorney with litigation, appellate, and transactional experience in areas such as real property, contracts, business and corporate governance, business entity formation, and bankruptcy. Currently counsels Common Interest Developments on a wide range of matters, including operational issues, corporate governance, interpretation of governing documents, corporate matters, dispute resolution, litigation, and general transactional matters. Obtained very favorable outcomes for clients as both plaintiffs and as defendants, and is also one of the few attorneys knowledgeable of the unique issues surrounding homeowner associations as bankruptcy creditors. Obtained Juris Doctor degree from Pepperdine University School of Law. Licensed to practice...

Mr. McMorris is a trial lawyer and directs Thornton Law Firm’ workplace injury and health care subrogation practices. He is a member of the Massachusetts and New York bars and the American Association for Justice. Mr. McMorris’ trial experience has included several jury verdicts in excess of $1 million dollars in cases involving products liability, construction accidents, toxic exposures, lead paint poisoning, and asbestos exposure. Mr. McMorris is appointed by the federal district court to serve as plaintiff’s liaison counsel in asbestos litigation, and has served in that positions since 1993. He was appointed by the Superior Court of...

At Richard Ross Associates, it is our goal to aggressively protect the rights of our clients while maintaining a friendly, approachable attitude. With more than 30 years of legal experience, You can trust Richard Ross to fight for your best interests. Attorney Ross received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California at Los Angeles and his Juris Doctorate at San Fernando Valley College of Law. He is a member of the State Bar of California. This exceptional Westlake Village divorce lawyer provides quality, professional legal representation to clients in the Thousand Oaks area.

David A. Shaneyfelt has nearly thirty years’ experience in litigating complex civil matters in state and Federal courts across the country. A former shareholder with the New York-based law firm of Anderson Kill, Mr. Shaneyfelt has represented numerous private and public business entities in disputes against insurance companies and joint powers agencies.

His representative cases and matters include the recovery of insurance policy benefits (defense and indemnity) for employment practices liability (EPLI) cases, wage and hour class actions, director and officer (D&O) liability, public entity liability, professional malpractice, reinsurance, accidental death insurance, and lifetime disability. He has also handled a wide-variety...

Oxnard estate planning attorney Eric Ridley loves helping families and small businesses in Oxnard, Ventura, Camarillo and Santa Barbara counties protect their assets through estate planning, Family Asset Protection & Medi-Cal planning. I help seniors preserve their self-determination and their dignity, along with their assets. Attorney Eric Ridley always gives free consultations, and answers his own phone. Agressive and compassionate, Eric Ridley serves clients in Ventura, Santa Clarita, Port Hueneme and all points in between. https://www.ridleylawoffices.com

Mark Vomacka Larson (born in 1980) is an American award-winning attorney, currently a named-partner at Larson, Larson & Dauer, a renowned workers’ compensation law firm based in Mission Hills, LA, California. Larson is a noted and top-rated litigation attorney and focuses his practice on workers' compensation, and employment law. Due to his success at such a young age, Larson has received countless awards, including being voted one of the Best Attorneys in America by the American Academy of Attorneys and the American Institute of Law. He was also repeatedly named as a Top 40 under 40 Attorney. Since the...

I have been practicing criminal defense and DUI defense for well over 20 years. My office is located in Encino, California, and my practice focuses mainly on Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. No case is too large or too small for my firm. Call me any time for a free, confidential consultation about your case.

At Acorn Law PC, Nikki Hashemi helps clients achieve peace of mind. Nikki received her B.A. from the University of British Columbia with a Major in Political Science and an Honors Degree in Germanic Studies. She obtained her Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School of Los Angeles, where she was also invited to join the Moot Court. Nikki was admitted to the California Bar in 2005 and has since represented hundreds of clients in the United States Bankruptcy Courts for the Central and Southern District. She is admitted to all Courts within the State of California. Nikki is determined to deliver...

Adina Helena Rosenfeld is an attorney admitted to practice in California, she has wide-ranging experience in the area of family law. Her practice focuses on complex child custody disputes, including move-away cases, domestic violence, parental alienation, child visitation and divorce matters. Ms. Rosenfeld works to keep the best interest of the children in mind and ensures that her clients are informed at every stage of the process. She is dedicated to professional excellence reassuring her clients by developing a comprehensive plan of action. She is settlement oriented; however, she is equally adept at litigation. Clients appreciate her attention to detail,...

Robert May was raised the oldest of five siblings in a blue-collar family on the Central Coast. Robert spent his teenage years working after school and each summer at the local cement plant where he would shovel an endless supply of sand and repair cement trucks. Robert then made the decision to be the first member of his family to receive a college degree. Robert’s goal was to attend Cal Poly San Luis Obispo after his grandfather, Bob May, who worked at the San Luis Mill for more than thirty years, took Robert to the campus.

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I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. In undergraduate school, I became fascinated about taxes. This led me to graduating Chapman Law School with an emphasis in tax in 2013. Initially, I worked in workers compensation but decided to eventually pursue my interests in tax law. I have been representing taxpayers for many years. My experience in workers compensation and helping injured workers obtain the benefits they deserve has given me a unique perspective of what it takes to help those that are disadvantaged. I continue to bring this perspective and sense of duty when representing taxpayers before the...

Robert was the youngest graduate of his class at Southwestern Law School. He has been the recipient of several legal awards, including the Witkin Award for Academic Excellence, the Wildman & Schumacher Scholarship, and the Edna Kraemer Dunlap Scholarship. Robert is also certified as a professional LexisNexis and WestlawNext researcher. He earned his Bachelor of Arts cum laude from UCLA with a major in political science.

Robert’s primary focus is drafting, editing, and negotiating contractual agreements. He has a passion for intellectual property (IP) law, which encompasses copyrights, trademarks, and patents. He is certified as a professional LexisNexis and WestlawNext...

We represent the rights of consumers in all forms of consumer rights litigation, including lemon law, breach of warranty, debt collection violations, credit reporting issues, unauthorized robocalls and telemarketing calls, consumer fraud and related issues. We also handle employment litigation, including wage and hour cases, overtime pay issues, wrongful termination, discrimination and sexual harassment. Many of the firm's cases are brought as class actions and we handle personal injury cases as well.

Leonard (“Leo”) Manalo is a Los Angeles-based attorney who defends clients accused of California and federal crimes. His practice covers everything from asset forfeiture, to DUI and drug crimes.

A graduate of Loyola Law School, Mr. Manalo also holds a degree in economics from San Francisco State University. With his ability to understand complicated financial evidence, he particularly enjoys helping clients get back assets seized by the government.

Mr. Manalo began his career with the San Diego County public defender's office, where he helped investigate a wide variety of crimes. While there, he discovered that even innocent people aren't always treated fairly...

With a dedicated focus on personal injury and employment law, Jonathan litigates high profile cases since his becoming a partner at Kahn Roven, LLP.

Nathan D. Wirtschafter, Corp. is a business litigation and business collection firm. We collect unpaid receivables, promissory notes and judgments. We help creditors recover owed debts. We represent clients in California’s state and federal courts, as well as in arbitration and mediation. We represent large companies, small businesses and individuals. The firm is committed to being personable, professional, and effective. We are consistent, ethical, highly skilled, and tenacious. We strive to find the best strategy to help our clients achieve their goals as quickly as possible within a budget that fits their needs. We...

Shannon H.P. Ward is a Partner and Trial Lawyer at The Aarons Law Firm located in Encino, California, where she specializes in sexual harassment and assault cases, as well as handling the firm’s wrongful termination, discrimination, and retaliation cases.

Shannon has been asked to participate as a speaker and moderator for several professional legal seminars in Los Angeles, and actively participates in planning educational events for other attorneys through the Consumer Attorneys’ Association of Los Angeles (CAALA), where she is a member of the Education Committee and the Vice Chair of the Law Student Outreach Committee. Shannon has been named as...

I am John J. Negley, Jr., a Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS) recognized by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization. We are the number ONE best reviewed family law firm in the county according to Google! In Ventura County, there are only about 10 attorneys with this certification, and our firm proudly employes three of them, all specializing in family law. Our team of attorneys are seasoned litigators and mediators, adept at managing a broad spectrum of complex cases. These include matters involving multiple businesses, professional corporations, professional athletes, physicians, and executives. Mr. Negley graduated at the top of...

I'm 100% defense oriented since my first internship in law school in 1999. I've always helped clients charged with crimes and protected the innocent and wrongfully accused. I've never been a cop or a prosecutor; I've never arrested people or argued to send people to prison. I've always fought for the underdog against the massive weight of the state. Now I am directing my talents and energy to assist clients charged with DUIs and related offenses who want to fight their charge and avoid the DUI conviction nightmare.

I am a passionate California attorney with expertise in Personal Injury, Vehicle Accidents and Wrongful Death matters. I provide aggressive representation for clients throughout the state.

Handling injury claims since 1976, I have been involved in the recovery of over 100 million in compensation. With extensive experience, I am dedicated to fighting for the rights of my clients. I keep my clients fully informed as we pursue the best possible results.

Outside of work, I am an avid volunteer for community groups including coaching for Little League baseball, basketball, and soccer. Additionally, I am a proud Eagle Scout.

Andrade Law Offices is comprised of Lead Counsel and Owner, Steven R. Andrade and Associate Philip M. Green. Together they bring more than 50 years of combined legal expertise in the legal practice of Personal Injury, Criminal and DUI defense. Steven Andrade has been recognized by the National Trial Lawyers as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the State of California and is a member of Multi-Million Dollar Advocates. With thousands of trials to his credit, it is no wonder he is recognized with these prestigious recognitions. Steven R. Andrade is known as the lawyer that other lawyers...

Michael P. Thornton is founder and chair of Thornton Law Firm LLP. A nationally recognized expert on toxic tort litigation, Mr. Thornton graduated from Dartmouth College and Vanderbilt Law School. In the 1970’s he successfully undertook the representation of a number of shipyard and construction workers who had developed asbestos-related diseases. Over the years, the firm has grown to become the largest firm in the Northeast representing victims of asbestos and other toxic materials. The firm has brought justice to workers who contracted cancer and other health issues from exposure to chemicals, defective drugs, and defective products, and to...

Representing Landlords in Eviction Cases. Assisting Interstate Household Goods Moving Companies with Tariffs and Contracts. Practicing member of the State Bar of California and the United States District Court for the Central District of California.