San Lucas Lawyers

Ryan Maughan is a dedicated champion for justice and a steadfast voice for his community. Born and raised in Southern California, Ryan has spent his career advocating for individuals and families facing difficult circumstances. His passion for service began long before he stepped into a courtroom—he first served as a VISTA volunteer through AmeriCorps, working to uplift underserved communities by promoting causes like early childhood literacy and family advocacy. Today, Ryan continues that mission as a trial attorney, fighting for clients who have been wronged and seeking to bring them the justice they deserve. He is known for his unwavering commitment...

Jeffrey B. Pape is AV® PreeminentTMPeer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell® . He is a certified specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization in Taxation Law.

Born in Sioux City, IA, Jeff has practiced law for 35 years. He has extensive legal experience in civil litigation, trust litigation and probate litigation, in addition to business transactions and estate planning. He has also successfully handled a wide range of business litigation matters, which has enhanced his ability to counsel his business clients.

Jeff was named as a Super Lawyer in 2005 and 2009. He has a well-deserved reputation for professionalism...

Timothy Walton has more than eighteen years experience in litigation with senders of unsolicited commercial email.

Joshua Robinett Jachimowicz was admitted to the State Bar in 2011. Mr. Jachimowicz began working with his father's firm as a law clerk while attending law school. He graduated the University of California at Santa Barbara with a bachelor's degree in Physics. Like his father, he received his law degree from the Santa Clara University School of Law. While at Santa Clara, he received honors for his academic efforts in Wills and Trusts, Employment Discrimination and Trial Techniques classes. As a young attorney, he has handled numerous criminal matters, including petty thefts, drug offenses, and DUIs. Mr. Jachimowicz recently married...

I was an elected official in Santa Cruz County, California for twenty years. Now, I am an environmental attorney, practicing law in Santa Cruz County. To get my perspective on politics, law, and government, read the postings I make, daily, to my blog, "We Live In A Political World." You can find my blog at www.gapatton.net.

Hi! I'm the Managing Attorney at Lawvex - a multi-attorney California business, real estate, and trusts/estates firm. Our firm has the deep expertise to handle complicated matters but our heart is to provide innovative service offerings and small engagements to those of you who have never used a lawyer before. We operate with a modern and lean business model that keeps our costs down, which allows us to efficiently handle the big projects while still being available and affordable for the small ones. Give us a try and thanks for supporting our efforts to promote speed, efficiency and...

Rodolfo strives to serve the community with integrity and honesty. He began his legal career as an associate attorney with a small immigration firm followed by a non-profit immigration firm where he oversaw immigration matters including: asylum, deportation defense before immigration court, naturalization, adjustment of status, consular processing, family petitions, and U visa cases. He represents clients throughout the United States and internationally.

Rodolfo is the son of immigrants and an advocate for immigrant rights. During his time in law school, he participated in the Southwestern Law School Immigration Clinic helping underrepresented immigrants. He also was a Summer Law Clerk at...

I have over 21 years experience serving Santa Cruz, Santa Clara and Monterey Counties with superior and efficient land use, real estate, and business law services – all backed by professionalism and integrity. In my current practice in Capitola, I represent individual, business and public agency clients in a wide range of real estate, land use, and public law matters (transactional and litigation), with special emphasis on: Land use permits; Zoning compliance and red tag removal; CEQA and Coastal Act compliance and litigation; Writ of mandate litigation (against or on behalf of public agencies); Real estate transactions, disputes...

I have been a bankruptcy lawyer since 1988. I have helped thousands of people solve their debt problems and start a new life. Please watch my video to learn more about me.

I am experienced trial attorney who has represented both Plaintiffs and Defendants in complex litigation matters. I graduated from Vanderbilt Law School in 2004 and was trained in some of America's largest law firms. I have been named a "Top 40 under 40" in the State of California by the National Trial Lawyers and recognized by Super Lawyers magazine as a "Rising Star"; which is reserved for less than 3% of attorneys under 40. My practice focuses on personal injury and labor and employment matters; and I offer a free initial consultation.

James B. Preston has been in practice since January 1973, after graduating from the University of California, San Francisco, in 1972, earning the designation of Order of the Coif honor society. Initially practicing in the field of criminal law as the chief felony trial attorney in the Public Defender’s Office. In 1977 he opened his private practice, ultimately specializing in Family Law, becoming a State of California State Bar Certified Family Law Specialist in 1985. He served as the Chairman of the American Bar Association’s Family Law Section, the largest group of Family...

Seasoned corporate and transactional lawyer specializing in vendor and supplier contract terms and conditions, software licensing, machinery purchasing, franchising, website terms and conditions/privacy policies etc. I also have a MBA and have lived in the start up world and know the pain points of entrepreneurs. Not only I can be a great legal advisor, I can also advise on a multitude of business issues, from procurement, to program management, HR, team building and more!

Ken is a transactions attorney, arbitrator and mediator with 29 years of experience in intellectual property licensing, litigation, and technology transactions. He practiced at leading US law firms and served as Senior Vice President at Samsung Electronics as the head of the Silicon Valley IP Office from 2011 to 2021. Ken has handled more than two hundred IP litigation matters, negotiated numerous patent licenses including three of the largest patent cross license agreements, and helped clients to acquire companies ranging from startups to a multibillion dollar company. He was also extensively involved in SEP and FRAND disputes...

I have focused my practice solely on estate planning and advanced estate planning, specifically the legal work to PREVENT PROBATE. As a San Mateo County native, I receive great satisfaction in using the law to help other San Francisco Bay Area residents and home owners avoid the time consuming, costly and disruptive probate process. I meet with every client at a Fidelity Law Office near them and guide them through the estate planning process in a fun and efficient way. My positive approach and knowledge of estate planning law ensures that each client makes the right decisions for their estate...

James P. Lambe is a former Fresno criminal defense lawyer who completed 100 jury trials. In trials of life sentence cases, he obtained eight acquittals, four hung jury dismissals, and three in limine motion dismissals. He employed creativity in settling four death penalty cases. He also concluded thirty-three other murder cases (preventing a murder conviction in eighteen of them) and one hundred and four three strikes cases (preventing a three strikes sentence in ninety-four of them). He was the trial attorney in two published cases which effected significant changes in California law: People v. Myers (1998)...

Welcome to the Law Office of Maria E. Vizzusi. You deserve an employment law advocate to uphold your employee rights. You don't pay if you don't get a settlement. Please call the office today to discuss your case for free. Bienvenido a la Oficina Legal de María E. Vizzusi. Usted merece un defensor de la legislación laboral que defienda sus derechos de trabajador. No paga si no obtiene un premio de dinero. Llame a la oficina hoy para discutir su caso de forma gratuita.

Mr. DiBuduo is a patent attorney at Dowling Aaron Incorporated in Fresno, CA that has been registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. His practice is focused on all aspects of intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, Internet law, and unfair competition. Mr. DiBuduo has a Distinguished® Peer Review Rating in Intellectual Property, Patents and Litigation from Martindale-Hubbell and has been selected for the last four years by SuperLaywers® to the Northern California Rising Star List. These peer recognitions exemplify Mr. DiBuduo’s legal abilities and ethical standards.

Fluent Spanish speaker.

Bruce A. Pence III has practiced exclusively in the arena of Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts, Conservatorships and Elder Law since obtaining his Juris Doctorate from McGeorge School of Law and passing the California bar in 2015. In early 2023, Bruce A. Pence III began his own practice, Bruce Pence Law APC, focusing on Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts, Conservatorships and Elder Law based in Los Osos, California serving the Counties of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara. Bruce Pence Law APC offers flat fee estate planning packages as well as trust administration services, probate services and conservatorship services. Bruce Pence...

In the legal industry, great attorneys are considered experts in their respective fields. When the topic is real estate, Ann Wilson is the expert you seek. Whether the need is real estate transactions, easement disputes, homeowners’ associations and common interest developments, or subjects as complex as partition actions and title and boundary disputes, Ann’s decades of experience practicing law has focused exclusively on real estate for clients throughout the Central Coast, and beyond. Most importantly, Ann is committed to providing personal and professional representation to individuals, homeowner associations, common interest developments, and other parties facing real estate law concerns such as...

Preston Kim is an associate attorney at Yeroushalmi Law, and exclusively represents victims of abuse and neglect in nursing homes and assisted living facilities across California. A native of Los Angeles, Mr. Kim graduated from UCLA in 2012, and obtained a Juris Doctorate degree from Southwestern Law School in 2015. To contact Yeroushalmi Law, please call (310) 623 - 1926.

Darin K. Spiegel was born and raised in San Luis Obispo and studied Political Science at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. He earned his juris doctorate degree from the University of LaVerne College of Law. During law school Mr. Spiegel was invited to join the Moot Court traveling team and served as the Student Bar Association Vice President and President, respectively. Mr. Spiegel was admitted to the California State Bar in 2009 and started the Law Office of Darin K. Spiegel, specializing in personal injury. He partnered with J Johnson Law Office, Inc. in 2012 expanding his areas...

Amanda Gladin-Kramer grew up waking up with the sunrise to work on her family farm in North Carolina. She attended the University of North Carolina for her Juris Doctor and is licensed to practice law in California and North Carolina. She brings over a decade of experience negotiating hundreds of successful settlements, winning trials and motions, and serving as lead counsel on seven-figure personal injury cases. She is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Amanda speaks Spanish. She thrives on fighting hard and finding creative solutions to tough cases. Outside of the law, Amanda is a longtime English as...

Blanca Zarazúa’s father, Aquilino, came to the United States in 1945 when he began working as a Bracero or guest worker in Chualar, California. Ms. Zarazua maintains her own law practice in Monterey County, California and has been in practice since 1987 when she began working as Associate Tax Counsel with Bank of America in San Francisco, California; she was a Certified Tax Specialist for 20 years. Prior to joining Bank of America, Ms. Zarazúa worked as a law clerk with the California Supreme Court in San Francisco. While still a student, Ms. Zarazúa worked for the...

Christopher E. Botti, co-founder of Botti & Morison Estate Planning Attorneys, Ltd., specializes in all aspects of estate planning. Mr. Botti advises clients on all aspects of estate, gift and generation-skipping tax planning, including the creation of revocable trusts, irrevocable life insurance trusts, qualified personal residence trusts, charitable remainder trusts, private annuities, private foundations, grantor retained annuity trusts, family limited partnerships and dynasty trusts. He also assists clients in the funding of revocable trusts and the preparation of estate and gift tax returns, all forms of trust and probate administration, including the purchase and sale of large trust assets, the...

Michele Elizabeth Hales has been assisting clients with Family Law matters since her admittance to the California Bar in 1992. In addition to a successful litigation practice, she also offers Alternative Dispute Resolution services, such as Mediation, Collaboration and Unbundled Family Law Assistance. She is dedicated to providing experienced, skilled and knowledgeable representation, and pursuing the best possible outcomes for your family law needs. Michele received her B.A. from the University of California Davis in 1989. She earned her J.D. from Santa Clara University School of Law in 1992. Michele is a member of the State Bar of California, Santa Clara...

Before I pursued a career in law, I accumulated over ten years of experience managing the business operations of franchise restaurants. During that period, I also launched an apparel line that successfully reached over 150 brick-and-mortar stores, including major retail chains both in the U.S. and internationally. This background has equipped me with a unique understanding and perspective, enabling me to connect with my clients effectively. I am passionate about advising entrepreneurs who require swift and dependable solutions, recognizing the immense value of their time and the intense focus their businesses demand. In 2020, I became a part of Employer Advocates Group...

Shane R. Kennedy was born and raised in San Luis Obispo. He graduated from San Luis Obispo High School in 2009, and California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), San Luis Obispo in 2014. He earned his law degree from Western State College of Law in Irvine, California, graduating magna cum laude in 2019. While in law school, Shane was elected as the ABA Media Alerts Editor of the Law Review, served as Vice-President of the Business Law Association, interned with a general counsel of an international corporation, and studied international intellectual property law at University College Dublin in Ireland during...

Representing injured Californians since 1975, Dunnion Law practices personal injury law exclusively. The firm has won more than $400 million for its clients, including million dollar settlements on car accident, truck accident, dog bite and wrongful death cases.

Dunnion Law strives to assist those who have experienced personal injury due to the negligence or dangerous acts of others. In doing so, the firm offers aggressive legal representation and trustworthy legal counsel to their clients.

Although Dunnion Law practices negotiations, they do not compromise on the amount of compensation that clients should receive for their injuries and other damages. The attorneys...

Criminal Defense Attorney, Former Prosecutor. 20 years experience, All Federal and State Criminal matters. Death Penalty qualified.

Clear and consistent communication with clients is a top priority. So is delivering consistently outstanding results promptly and reasonably. You will always speak directly with me when you call my law office. Over 28 years of law practice, I have helped hundreds of clients dealing with physical injury, elder financial abuse, difficult intrafamily conflicts over aging parents, any many other civil law issues. I live in beautiful Carmel Valley, California and have an office in Carmel, California. I offer free or reduced-price consultations for many types of cases.

When you come to The Law Office of Jonathan Rooker, you can receive the help you need from a criminal defense lawyer who knows and understands the Fresno Courts. Criminal charges are a serious matter and can result in life altering penalties. Some cases require an aggressive defense, while others require patience. Having an attorney who knows how to do what is best in your situation is an important attribute. That is the lawyer you want to have on your side. Attorney Jonathan Rooker is up to the task! He obtained his Juris Doctorate from San Joaquin College...

Amanda Moran is now the Managing Partner of the Moran Law Firm. Amanda's dedication and commitment to legal excellence began to show in her successful record of obtaining positive resolutions for her clients. Attorney Moran has significant experience writing Criminal Writs and Appeals. She also served as the second chair attorney in a death penalty case with Attorney Mugridge, and co-counsel in preparation for numerous homicide cases. Attorney Moran has obtained successful verdicts in jury trials, and is highly regarded for her impressive ability to challenge even the most experienced District Attorneys at all stages of the trial....

Earl Carter has been aggressively representing clients charged with crimes in California including and especially DUI Since 1975. Earl Carter and his team of exceptional criminal defense attorneys strive to provide high quality representation at an affordable fee.

I defend all criminal accusations with the upmost seriousness, thoroughness and relentless determination to win.

I do this because whether the government is charging you with a misdemeanor or felony, it is threatening to take away your most invaluable and irreplaceable possessions: your rights, your freedom, your reputation, contact with your family and friends, and indeed your very life.

Even in cases where jail or prison is not part of a sentence, probation can limit your freedom and take away basic Constitutional rights. Your right to privacy - to refuse to consent to a warrantless search of your...

At Montgomery & Wetenkamp, we understand the sleepless nights and stress that flows from dealing with tax and legal matters. While working directly with Montgomery & Wetenkamp, we will lead you on a course to a resolution of your tax and legal issues. We offer affordable legal representation with a focus on IRS tax relief nationwide. Pure tax attorney representation! No middlemen. Attorneys Montgomery & Wetenkamp will personally handle every aspect of your tax relief case. Speak with a tax relief attorney today by calling (800) 454-7043 for your free consultation.

The Law Offices of Christopher Martens is a Team of Individuals working together to provide you with high quality criminal defense for those accused in Fresno, Tulare, and Kings Counties. Three key members make up the team who will defend you when you are charged with a crime. Attorney Christopher Martens, is a graduate of Oak Brook College of Law, and a member of the California State Bar. He has been practicing law since March of 2005 when he was recognized as an attorney and admitted to the State Bar as a licensed Attorney.