Riverside County Lawyers

Trial attorney (not merely a negotiator). Criminal defense (misdemeanors and felonies), Civil (personal injury) and Appellate (criminal and civil). Worked on the defense team for then San Diego Mayor Roger Hedgecock. Written successful briefs and oral argument in both Civil and Criminal Appeals.

Specialize in Criminal Defense cases up to and including trial.

Mr. Pozza has practiced primarily in the fields of criminal defense and civil trial litigation, and now has devoted his entire practice to criminal defense and juvenile delinquency. As one of Southwest Riverside's most active trial attorneys, Mr. Pozza has accumulated a remarkably successful record of "wins" in the courtroom. He has litigated in the State Courts of California and the United States Distict Courts for the Central and Southern Districts of California.

Charles Stec is licensed General Contractor with over 15 years construction experience. As an attorney in the Construction Law Division at Wilson Keadjian Browndorf, LLP, Mr. Stec represents general contractors, tradesmen, material suppliers and property owners in all types of construction and real estate related matters including litigation, collections, and professional license complaints.

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...

Amir Alavi, a former prosecutor for 12 years, fights for his client's rights as a criminal defense attorney in Riverside County and the surrounding areas. Mr. Alavi if a seasoned trial attorney with many years of experience in the criminal justice system. Mr. Alavi was a Deputy District Attorney in Riverside County for 12 years. During these years, he prosecuted thousands of cases and reviewed cases for filing. In recent years, Mr. Alavi has been a private and court appointed Criminal Defense Lawyer in Riverside County and surrounding counties. He has a wide...

In 1998, Haig Charles Gorian dedicated himself to the protection of the criminally accused in Riverside County. Two decades later, the attorney is recognized for his aggressive and unwavering defense of those who have been accused of DUI, theft, drug crimes, homicide, and sexual offenses. Admitted to practice in the federal southern and central districts of California, the attorney’s skillful legal defense can be utilized in a number of different criminal court systems across southern California. To benefit from the resourceful skills of Attorney Haig C. 'Chuck' Gorian, contact The Law Office of H. Charles Gorian today.

Mr. Bohana is an experienced Litigation Attorney with over 30 years of trial experience. As a former Senior Attorney at State Farm and Mercury Insurance, Mr. Bohana is familiar in dealing with insurance company claims adjusters and their in-house litigation department. Mr. Bohana is there to help his clients secure the highest and best compensation for their case. Mr. Bohana has successfully tried over 100 Superior Court Jury Trials.

As a former Public Defender, Mr Bohana has extensive knowledge and expertise in dealing effectively with prosecutors and in seeking the best outcome for your case. Mr. Bohana has had over 150...

Brian completed his law degree from Whittier Law School. He has been serving the Coachella Valley with his legal services for over 35 years. Brian primarily handles cases involving personal injury, workers’ compensation, Social Security Disability benefits, and estate planning. He loves being a lawyer because the best part of his job is being able to help clients recover the benefits and compensation they truly need. Providing each client with his undivided attention, respect, and experience is his goal and has come to define his legal approach. Brian is known by his colleagues and clients as a dedicated advocate.

Jonathan A. Goldstein is the founder of the Law Offices of Jonathan A. Goldstein, Esq. (JAG Law Offices). He is an attorney, mediator, and arbitrator with over seventeen years of experience in representing public and private sector clients while serving the public interest for the last eleven years in various pro bono and voluntary roles. Mr. Goldstein is a graduate of the Johns Hopkins University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree with Honors in Political Science and a minor in Women’s Studies. He also received a Juris Doctorate with Honors from The George Washington University School...

Michael completed his undergraduate at UCLA and earned his law degree at Whittier Law School. In the early 1980s, Michael decided to move to Palm Springs and has been serving the Coachella Valley ever since. Michael has over 30 years of experience fighting tirelessly for individuals who have been injured, helping them file personal injury claims and pursuing Social Security Disability benefits on their behalf. He has personally handled hundreds of cases and recovered millions of dollars for his clients. He enjoys doing what he does because he is able to help people when they need it most.

Criminal and Family Law cross over more often than one would expect. I believe that practicing in both of these areas of law gives me an edge on the representation I can provide, because I can easily recognize the effects one case may have on the other. This also allows me to better plan your case accordingly in order to give you the best possible outcome.

Jeffrey E. Estes & Associates, A Professional Law Corporation, provides legal counsel, personal service and aggressive representation to people involved in truck, car and related motor vehicle accidents. Serving San Diego, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Imperial County, and all of Southern California.

When it comes to personal injury law, it is also important to be represented by a lawyer with an established reputation for preparing for trial from the outset. Even if it never goes to trial, making your case trial-ready is the best way to obtain a fair settlement.

Honors
Southern California Super Lawyer
Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rated

Mario Rodriguez received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) in 1977. He graduated from the UCLA School of Law in 1980, receiving the degree of Juris Doctor. He was admitted as an attorney in California in 1980. An experienced trial attorney, Mario Rodriguez has been a criminal defense attorney for 30 years. He represents clients charged with serious felonies in both State and Federal Court throughout the United States. One hundred percent of Mr. Rodriguez 's practice is defending individuals and businesses in the area of Criminal Law. The investigating agencies...

Mr. Sandelmann has represented large and small clients in real estate litigation, construction defects, complex title insurance litigation, employment matters, partnership disputes, manufacturing disputes, class actions involving wage & hour and other matters, medical malpractice, administrative proceedings before California governmental agencies, appeals before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and the California Appellate Courts, real estate acquisitions, real estate developments, drafting homeowners association bylaws and rules and regulations, commercial leases, contracts, telecommunication license acquisitions, entertainment and banking. Mr. Sandelmann has represented clients extensively in State and Federal courts, in arbitrations and mediations, and in administrative...

My website address is: www.financialrelieflegaladvocates.com *After graduating from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, California, I became an active real estate investor. In the real estate depression, I learned about the difficulties people can experience with their real estate and businesses and decided to specialize in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. That is my specialty at this time--it enables me to help people to reorganize and keep their businesses and reduce their real estate loans on their business and rental properties to today's fair market value. I am also able to strip 2nd loans from clients'...

Steven Weinberg concentrates his practice entirely on helping victims of medical malpractice and their families throughout Southern California to seek compensation for their injuries. He has over 42 years of experience representing victims medical malpractice and their families. He is widely regarded throughout the state as an authority on the subject. Mr. Weinberg's impressive track record includes multiple large awards and settlements in favor of his clients. Among his most notable cases is a $5 million settlement for a woman whose child suffers from chronic kidney disease due to a prescription she took while pregnant. Other...

If you are facing domestic violence charges in the Inland Empire area, then you must take swift legal action to protect your rights against the tough prosecution. Domestic violence charges come with a harsh criminal sentence and we want to help you avoid a criminal conviction at all costs. Here at The Law Offices of Ty Martinez, we offer aggressive defense to alleged criminal offenders in Riverside, Rancho Cucamonga and the Inland Empire. With more than 20 years of combined experience, we are dedicated to protecting the rights of the criminally accused. Call for your free case evaluation today!

James Olson is an associate in the Riverside office of Fernandez & Lauby. Mr. Olson graduated from University of California, San Diego in 2004 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. In 2008, he received his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of San Diego School of Law. While in law school, Mr. Olson volunteered for the San Diego County Public Defender's Office and received recognition for honors in Advanced Legal Writing and Negotiations. Also while in law school, Mr. Olson clerked for Kolod Wager Law Offices. Mr. Olson has worked as an associate attorney at...

I have received her law degree from California Southern University and started practicing law as attorney in California in 1996. I have represented numerous satisfied clients in in the areas of Probate, Trust & Will Contest, Elder abuse, Civil Litigation cases, including Trust Litigation; Real Estate litigation, and Ownership disputes with a high success rate and has built a large following of a very loyal and satisfied clientele. My Law Office represent clients in San Bernardino, Arcadia, Pasadena, Victorville, Hesperia, Apple Valley, Riverside, Orange and Los Angeles counties and are proud to have helped thousands of our satisfied clients with their legal...

Paul Gretch has provided exemplary criminal defense representation to the people of Southern California for more than 30 years. After earning his Juris Doctor at Southwestern University School of Law he was admitted to the California State Bar in 1982. Before entering into private practice as a criminal defense attorney, he served as a Deputy District Attorney for more than 6 years, where he gained invaluable insight into the trial process and the ways in which prosecutors seek convictions. Attorney Grech believes it is crucial to stay up to date in the field of criminal defense, and has taken numerous...

If you are seeking an attorney for estate planning, tax planning or wills you need an experienced attorney who will be able to guide you through the process. Call our firm today to for a free case evaluation.

Adam Kocaj is a skilled personal injury attorney and trial lawyer at the Law Offices of Samer Habbas & Associates with an outstanding track record. He has resolved more than 800 cases throughout his career to date, securing millions of dollars for his clients and taking great pride in helping them when they need it most. His practice focuses primarily on traumatic injuries. Adam handles a wide range of cases, with his areas of expertise including all types of motor vehicle accidents, dog bites, premises liability, wrongful death, consumer cases, and more. Adam has already earned recognition for his skills,...

Sean O’Connor has practiced criminal law for over sixteen years in both San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. Mr. O’Connor has devoted the majority of his practice to criminal defense litigation for all courthouses within the Inland Empire. Mr. O’Connor has litigated hundreds of serious and complex felony and misdemeanor criminal cases including murder, robbery, sex crimes, narcotics, three strikes law, white collar crime, and theft related offenses. He has aggressively defended and successfully represented numerous clients at trial proceedings, including numerous murder trials, as well as at other proceedings, including preliminary hearings, probation violations, sentencing and criminal law and motion...

For over thirty years, I have been handling criminal cases and matters involving sex offenses. As a Partner of Wallin & Klarich, A Law Corporation, I protect my clients’ rights with an unparalleled knowledge of sex crimes defense. In addition, I have experienced significant success in obtaining a Certificate of Rehabilitation or Governor’s Pardon for my clients.

Kyle A. Patrick is the principal of The Law Office of Kyle A. Patrick, P.C., where he practices in the areas of estate planning, conservatorships, probate administration, trust administration, trust and will litigation, business planning, real estate, and civil litigation. Kyle has represented individuals, families, private professional fiduciaries, businesses, non-profit organizations, religious groups, public entities, and governmental organizations in a variety of matters. A Hoosier by birth, Kyle moved to California at a young age. He graduated from Riverside Polytechnic High School in 1994, enlisted in the United States Army, and was assigned to the 1st Infantry...

Todd Turoci, a practicing attorney for over 20 years says his practice can be summed up in three simple words: Experience, Integrity, and Professionalism.

He has dedicated his career to helping residents and businesses in the High Desert obtain meaningful debt relief solutions. He provides each client with an in-depth examination of their financial situation and helps them make informed decisions regarding their short-term and long-term financial goals.

Working one-on-one with clients he personally handles all bankruptcy-related legal matters on their behalf. He will help you determine whether filing for bankruptcy is in your best interest and can assist you in pursuing...

Raeet (Rita) D. Taddesse is a Partner with Fernandez & Lauby LLP. She has handled a wide variety of complex matters, including quasi class actions, professional liability, securities fraud, intellectual property, trade secrets, unfair competition, slip & fall, construction accidents, construction defect, antitrust, banking, real estate, community association, and insurance litigation. Ms. Taddesse has experience in mediation, arbitration, trial, and appellate practice. Ms. Taddesse graduated with honors from California State University at Long Beach in 1994 and obtained her Juris Doctorate degree from Whittier College School of Law in 1996, where she was on the Dean's Honor List. Ms. Taddesse is admitted...

Peter M. Hsiao is an attorney at law and the principal of California Workers Compensation Lawyers. Mr. Hsiao has called Los Angeles “home” for the last 40 years. He has lived in various parts of the greater southern California area. He appreciates the diversity and contributions of people in different walks of life. Mr. Hsiao attended University of Southern California for his undergraduate studies before obtaining his Juris Doctorate degree at Whittier Law School. He has been a licensed attorney in California since 2002 and is admitted to appear in federal courts. Mr. Hsiao began his legal career as an attorney...

Diefer Law Group, PC provides legal representation to victims of discrimination, sexual harassment, and employer retaliation in the workplace. As former employment defense lawyers, our Orange County employment law attorneys provide clients with a unique perspective; a perspective that enables them to craft innovative case strategies for each case that they handle. Our firm offers employee-focused representation throughout Southern California, zealously fighting for the rights of our clients. While caring, our lawyers are also aggressive. We are not afraid to go to trial and take pride in our ability to find solutions to complicated employment law problems. When it...

I was born in Brazil but grew up in Riverside after my family immigrated to the United States. Growing up I loved playing football, basketball, soccer, and baseball with my brothers and the kids in the neighborhood but I was always fascinated by my oldest brother's interest in science. So after graduating from high school in Riverside I majored in Electrical Engineering at California Polytechnic University where I obtained both a Bachelor and Master degree in Electrical Engineering. As an engineer I have worked for a number of different technology companies ranging from large aerospace...