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100% Defense -Criminal Law Only -Award Winning Attorney -Over 30 years of experience in Santa Clara County Courts -Over 100 jury trials, everything from high profile murder cases to misdemeanor DUIs -Work has been featured on the front page of San Jose Mercury News -Bilingual (Spanish) One Dedicated Lawyer: I work hard because I want the best possible results. Sometimes a case that looked impossible at first, gets better if I work hard enough.

I spent nearly 25 years as a state court prosecutor. The majority of those years were served in Alameda County, and a few years were served in Santa Clara County. I specialized in high profile, complex felony prosecutions. I was the trial prosecutor in the case of People v. Madison, Merel, and Cazares. The case involved the prosecution of three men for the murder of Gwen Araujo, a transgender, teenaged girl from Newark, California. The famous case became the subject of a Lifetime Network movie called, "A Girl Like Me."

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Michelle Tidalgo, a founding partner of Morgan Tidalgo Sukhodrev & Azzolino LLP and a Certified Family Law Specialist, is an experienced trial lawyer who practices family law exclusively, focusing on diverse financial issues including business valuation, property division and child and spousal support. Ms. Tidalgo also represents clients in difficult custody disputes. Before the founding of Morgan Duffy-Smith & Tidalgo LLP in 2008, she spent part of her career practicing civil litigation and handling cases involving claims of unfair competition, breach of contract, fraud, trade secret misappropriation and employment law with a management orientation. Ms. Tidalgo began to practice family...

Ralph S. Curtis is the CEO and Supervising Attorney of Curtis Legal Group. He is a seasoned attorney with over 40 years of legal experience, handling a variety of personal injury cases representing clients who were injured in car accidents, train accidents, plane crashes, truck accidents, and boat accidents. Ralph is familiar with the nuances of the insurance world from his previous experience working for insurance companies, and his ultimate goal is to assist his clients with their legal matters by settlement or by trial, if necessary. Ralph graduated magna cum laude from St. Mary’s College with a Bachelor of...

Attorney Lauren A. Cerri is committed to achieving justice for sexual abuse victims and holding accountable those individuals and institutions responsible for allowing the abuse to occur.

Ms. Cerri has represented numerous victims in high-profile sexual abuse cases, including one that gained worldwide attention: the Audrie Pott case. Audrie was a high school student who was sexually assaulted in 2012 by three male classmates and later bullied and shamed. She took her own life eight days later. Audrie’s case changed California law by increasing penalties for teens convicted of sexual acts against individuals who are incapable of giving their consent.

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I am a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law by the State Bar of California Board of Specialization. My focus is on estate planning, trust and estate administration, and trust and estate litigation. I help individuals and families who face serious legal situations, and I help bring them solutions and peace of mind. My goal is to help clients gain the peace of mind that comes with taking care of their families, to help clients navigate through the challenges of trust and estate administration, and to zealously represent clients in litigation to seek the...

With over 5 years of experience, I understand the challenges facing families when they begin to contemplate their future. I know that you want to make sure that you are leaving your loved ones in a good place, and I want to help you develop a comprehensive estate plan that allows you to achieve your specific objectives.

I offer customized Estate Plans tailored to each client's needs. I have dealt with estates of all different sizes. Even if you feel that it is unnecessary for you to create an estate plan, you may have more assets than you realize. Certainly,...

Gina Policastri is a Certified Family Law Specialist. Call for a free 1/2 hour consultation.

Gina Policastri is a Family Law Specialist as certified by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, and partner at Lonich Patton Ehrlich Policastri, where she has worked since graduating from Santa Clara University School of Law. Gina was one of the firm’s first associates and, during her 15 year tenure, has been instrumental in growing the firm into one of the largest family law firms in California.

Gina obtained a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Santa Clara University in 2000...

The lawyers at Bohn & Fletcher, LLP represent people who have been seriously injured and families of people who have been killed by others' negligence or other wrongdoing. We have been consistently honored by our colleagues, clients and others in the legal field for our experience, expertise and ethics. If you are looking for a lawyer, you need someone who can get you results. You're looking for us.

John Carty graduated from UC Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco and passed the California Bar Examination, on his first attempt, in 1980. He has been a practicing California attorney since being sworn in on December 16, 1980. He has practiced law in Calaveras, Stanislaus, Sacramento, and San Joaquin Counties for his entire career.

Yanna Sukhodrev is a partner at Morgan Tidalgo Sukhodrev & Azzolino LLP and a Certified Family Law Specialist. She focuses her practice exclusively on family law and has successfully handled a variety of matters, both before private judges and in the public courthouse, including high-earner child support issues, date of separation disputes, restraining orders, breach of fiduciary duty claims, reimbursement claims, valuation of stock options, valuation of businesses and complex challenges to the validity of pre-nuptial agreements and marital settlement agreements. She regularly handles challenging custody disputes, and has experience litigating international move away cases. She works closely with...

Eric Hartnett possesses an impressive real estate and business law background. He is a former partner at a preeminent real estate firm in Silicon Valley and has garnered a considerable wealth of experience by working his entire career at small and medium-sized firms. He has represented a wide array of clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies and government entities to individuals and small businesses. Eric's skills and expertise have been recognized through his repeated receipt of Super Lawyers's Northern California Rising Star award.

While the majority of his cases have been venued in the Bay Area (e.g. Santa...

Renee Ross is certified in Family Law by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization and is a highly skilled and insightful attorney. She represents family law clients throughout Pleasanton and the surrounding areas. She has more than a decade of experience and handles a broad range of cases including divorce, child custody and support, high net worth divorce, and same-sex family law issues. Attorney Ross can also provide counsel for adoptions, domestic partnership issues, complex property divisions, and other family law cases. She is passionate about providing personalized legal solutions for her clients, guiding them with skill...

Michel J. Rouhani received his Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) degree in 1992. He was licensed to practice law in California in 1992. He is licensed to practice before the Supreme Court of California and all Courts of the State of California, the Supreme Court of the United States of America, the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California. For the past 30+ years,...

Sonya L. Sigler is the founder of PractiGal LLC and is the creator of the WELCOME to the Next Level Process. She created this WELCOME Process to effectively sell herself when she needed to figure out a clear path forward professionally and personally. Having learned to do this work the hard way, Sonya now builds powerful storytellers who can then refine and polish their personal brand. This work empowers others to align their work and life visions and to approach both with a renewed vigor.
For the last twenty years, Sonya has worked with founders, team leaders, and their employees...

James H. (Jim) Gulseth was born and attended high school in Devils Lake, North Dakota and graduated with an A.B. degree from the University of California at Berkeley. Jim earned his JD degree at the University of California Hastings School of Law in San Francisco and is admitted to practice in the State of California and before the Federal District Court, Northern District of California, and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. He is a member of the Corporations, Business Transactions, Securities and Tax and Intellectual Property Sections of the State Bar of California. Jim’s reported cases include...

Joshua D. Brysk advises clients on Business & Commercial Law, Civil Litigation, Estate Planning, Real Estate, Construction, Tax Law, and Wills, Trusts & Probate matters. He provides knowledgeable and skilled representation to clients in the San Francisco Bay Area and throughout California. With over 25 years of experience, Joshua is committed to providing unmatched personal attention and high quality legal advocacy. Helping clients avoid and solve their legal problems, Joshua's focus is always on achieving the best possible outcomes. Outside of work, Joshua is a seasoned traveler. He has also enjoyed living and working in Australia and Israel.

Are you looking for a San Jose Bay Area Criminal Defense Attorney? You have come to the right place! At Law Office of James Dunn, you can have confidence in the representation you can receive when you come to this firm. Attorney Dunn has dealt with a wide variety of criminal charges, and he has a thorough understanding of the criminal process. Attorney Dunn is knowledgeable, experienced, and committed to fighting for you and the resolution that is in your best interests. You can have confidence in the support you can receive when you come to this law firm. Whatever...

Andrew Marcellino is a seasoned lawyer who has represented many clients throughout Santa Clara County in the trial and mediation process. He fights for his clients in the courtroom, but emphasizes negotiation and mediation as alternatives whenever possible. He does this to save his clients time, money and emotional stress, and to help them retain control over their legal results.

We assist family law clients in matters of domestic violence, divorce, custody and visitation, child support, restraining orders, property division, modifications of court orders, paternity matters, and other issues related to family law. We also provide experienced representation in criminal...

Doris Youmara joined Curtis Legal Group as a personal injury attorney in April 2021. She has worked in the legal industry for over 10 years, a large part of that spent working on files in active litigation. In addition to her current work, she has also handled other criminal and civil litigation matters. Doris is admitted to practice in all state courts in California, as well as the United States District Courts for the Northern and Eastern Districts of California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. In addition to these admissions, she previously obtained an...

Mr. James C. Suits II is the Chief Executive Officer of Suits Litigation, Inc. and has 18 years of experience handling a broad range of personal injury litigation in San Jose, California. Mr. Suits focuses on representing individuals injured in accidents, as well as due to the intentional acts of others. Prior to founding his own firm, Mr. Suits handled the defense of personal injury claims, which has provided him with an inside perspective on both sides of personal injury claims. This experience allows him to effectively evaluate the strengths and weaknesses in his clients’ cases, as well as successfully...

Jimin founded Solution Now Law Firm to build a law firm that is unlike any other. She prides herself on leading a team dedicated to providing personal attention to each of her clients. Her team will go above and beyond where most lawyers go to help their clients.

As a persuasive and successful personal injury lawyer, Jimin helps car accident victims protect their rights – receive a fair and full settlement for their injuries and property damage.

Elijah Keyes’ interest in estate planning and special needs began as a child where he saw the effects of long term illness in his household. He gained an appreciation of the effects of physical and mental illnesses and how they affect families and communities. Ever since becoming an attorney, Elijah has worked exclusively in the areas of estate planning, special needs, elder law, and tax.

Elijah is recognized as a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. He is the Vice President and a Trustee of the Silicon Valley...

Julia Lemon became an associate at Lonich and Patton, LLP in November 2007. Julia is well versed in Estate Planning and Business Law, however she has a a special interest in Family Law matters. Julia began her relationship with the firm as a second year law clerk in 2005. Julia was raised in San Jose and attended Presentation High School. Thereafter, she attended the University of California at Davis where she was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority. In 2004, Julia graduated with honors and as a member of Phi Beta Kappa, earning a Bachelor's Degree with a major in...

Attorney Jonathan Romeyn is an experienced advocate for those with business law matters including contracts, business disputes, intellectual property, antitrust and unfair competition, general litigation and more. If you are looking for a responsive, determined attorney with business acumen, experience and energy, call Jonathan Romeyn!

Fifteen years ago, I was sitting at my computer, wedged between a steaming coffee maker to my left and my fledgling law firm’s first associate three feet to my right. Today I’m humbled to have 10,000 square feet working alongside the best lawyers and paralegals in the world. It is now time for me to give back. I’m conservative on some issues and liberal on others, but high-minded about them all. I will always be politically active, but have no desire to be a political activist; striving instead to find Veritas Aequitas = Truth &...

Colby Dean LaVelle II proudly manages LaVelle Law Offices with the personal attention of a boutique law firm but with the resources of larger law firms. An honored graduate of Santa Clara University of Law, Mr. LaVelle has dedicated his career to the pursuit of justice. He began his legal career working for the San Francisco District Attorney's Office. Following his success litigating criminal matters, Mr. LaVelle started the LaVelle Law Offices. Now with eight locations across California, The LaVelle Law Offices is an incarnation of Mr. LaVelle's desire to serve the public, as he...

Julia Wobbe is a tenant lawyer with Tobener Ravenscroft LLP. She serves clients in San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland, Fremont, San Rafael, Berkeley and surrounding Bay Area cities. She has helped tenants with landlord harassment, refusal to repair, and wrongful evictions. In rent-controlled jurisdictions, she fights illegal rent increases, landlord move-in evictions (OMIs and RMIs), Ellis Act evictions, and tenant evictions for renovations and capital improvements.

Attorney Paul Van Der Walde is a founding partner of Caputo & Van Der Walde LLP. For more than two decades, he has tried cases throughout Santa Clara courtrooms. His goal is to help individuals who are victims of accidents, whether small or big. He has many accomplishments, such as being part of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and being awarded the Personal Injury Attorney of the Year by Consumer Business Review. Learn more about Attorney Van Der Walde and find out how the firm can help you get the financial compensation you deserve.

Andrew S. Mendlin is the Vice-President and Supervising Attorney of Curtis Legal Group. He focuses his practice on helping victims of motor vehicle accidents, motorcycle accidents, premises liability, wrongful death, dog bites, and product liability cases. His previous experience as an insurance claims adjuster provides him with strong insight into how to successfully negotiate plaintiffs’ claims with insurance companies. Andrew has been practicing law in the state of California since 1996 and is a trial lawyer with a reputation for achieving large compensation for his clients. With over 25 years of experience in personal injury litigation, he takes pride in working...

Maria C. Jaime is a personal injury attorney with Curtis Legal Group. She focuses her practice on representing clients injured in auto accidents, truck accidents, off-road vehicle accidents, accidents resulting from trip and fall cases, and victims involved in wrongful death cases. Maria graduated from California State University, Stanislaus with a Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences in 2000. She then earned her law degree from Lincoln College of San Jose in 2003 and is licensed to practice law in the state of California. As the daughter of migrant farm workers, she spent her childhood in a farm labor center...

Lynn Gorelick has been an attorney for over 34 years. Attorney Lynn Gorelick is the Immediate Past President of the California DUI Lawyers Association. This is the only and most well respected legal organization for California Lawyers specializing in DUI defense. Ms. Gorelick has been a member of this organization since its inception and has served on the Board of Directors for over 15 years. She is committed to the protection your rights.

Ms. Gorelick is a Faculty and Sustaining member of the National College of DUI Defense. She has been a featured speaker at the...

Free Phone Consultation: https://www.treeoflife.legal Hi, Edmund here. I help homeowners, professionals and business owners design a meaningful future for their families and leave a legacy of love. My mission is to care for parents and their children as Jesus would — to give peace and hope — one estate plan at a time. Because of my dedication to our 500+ clients, I’ve received many humbling awards, including the 10 Best Estate Planning Attorney in California and recognition as one of the top 2.5% estate planning attorneys for 7 straight years. If you want an attorney who listens and explains things clearly, then I...

Gina Azzolino is a Partner at MTSA and a Certified Family Law Specialist with the State Bar of California. She has practiced family law exclusively since 2005.

Ms. Azzolino has significant experience in all areas of family law, including child custody and visitation, child support (including high-earner disputes), spousal support, domestic violence and restraining orders, date of separation disputes, breach of fiduciary duty claims, set-aside of premarital agreements, property division, reimbursement claims, business valuations and other complex financial issues. Ms. Azzolino works closely and regularly with forensic accountants on complicated financial issues as well as with mental health professionals...

I am a skilled Silicon Valley Business attorney. I provide counsel for Bankruptcy & Restructuring, Real Estate, Debtor & Creditor Rights, and Commercial Litigation matters.

With 25 years of experience, I bring extensive knowledge and insight to every case. My areas of expertise include arbitration and mediation, as well as litigation. I am dedicated to exceptional representation focused on the practical, cost-effective solutions you need.

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For over 8 years Mrs. Bansmer has been practicing law and providing legal services in the areas of Divorce and Family Law. She has a degree in economics and psychology from the University of California-Davis. She received her Juris Doctor from the University of Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. She founded Bansmer Law with the strong conviction that clients deserve practical advice with sound legal counsel. At Bansmer Law, compassionate and aggressive legal representation is implemented to produce winning results.

Since 1993 I have been prosecuting negligent corporations and people who have hurt my clients. My main focus is to help injured people and their families. I have tried approximately 20 trials to verdict. I am on the Board of Consumer Attorneys of California and I am the defacto president of the San Joaquin County Trial Lawyers Association.

I'm a litigator and trial lawyer with 10+ years of experience as lead trial counsel, both in jury trials and bench trials in civil litigation, personal injury, family law, and employment law. My appellate experience consists of briefing and arguing before the Appellate Division of the Santa Clara Superior Court and the Sixth District Court of Appeal. Prior to becoming an attorney, I worked full time as a Software Engineer while attending law school in the evening. During law school, I was a member of the Honorable William A. Ingram American Inn of Court, received an award for Academic Excellence in Evidence,...