Whitewater Lawyers

As a founding parter at DiMarco Araujo Montevideo, I have dedicated my practice to advocating for the rights of personal injury victims.

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...

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...

With over 35 years of experience in the field of personal injury and workers' compensation, I have the skills to fight for the rights of all injury victims.

With over 20 years of experience in the field of workers' compensation, I have the skills to get injured workers back on their feet.

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.

BRENT LANCE, LL.M. (Tax-NYU), has 43+ years of experience in California, Cross-border and International Tax matters. His experience includes seven years practicing international and California tax law at Baker & McKenzie, the world’s largest international law firm and five years leading an international tax consulting group as a partner of KPMG, the world’s largest international accounting and consulting firm. The balance of Mr. Lance’s 43+ years of cross-border tax and legal experience was earned by advising “snowbirds,” “expats,” international business owners, international investors and others with cross-border lifestyles in the boutique law firm he founded in Palm Desert 28 years...

A lawyer who understands the concerns you have and the situations you are going through, may be hard to find. As someone who has been through a divorce and heavily involved in the criminal justice system, attorney Heath L. Baker may understand your concerns regarding your family law, criminal law, and personal injury cases, more than you would expect. Mr. Baker understands what it is like to face emotionally difficult situations, which go beyond “winning” a case. Mr. Baker retired from the Riverside Police Department after obtaining years of experience with the courts, investigations, and the judicial process, seeing both sides of...

Criminal defense attorney in Palm Desert, California

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...

For over 38 years Geoffrey Hopper has represented numerous (currently several hundred throughout the western United States) employers ranging in size from as few as two employees to several thousand in number and employees in all aspects of labor and employment law (including discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour, wrongful termination, union disputes, etc.). He has been rated in the top 4% of attorneys in North America as well as having served as the President of the Riverside County Bar Association.
Geoffrey has additionally conducted over 2,000 employment law seminars for a multitude of groups including attorneys, bar associations, universities,...

I am dedicated to helping injured injured workers get well, return to work, and receive what they deserve for their workers' compensation claims. I publish and edit WCWebzine.com, a free tool for legal research and practical information to help navigate California's evolving workers' compensation system. WCW is easy to use, with relevant links to the source.

Jay has represented and advised investors of public companies in shareholder derivative actions and complex class action litigation for over a decade. He helped secure millions of dollars in financial recovery and corporate governance reforms. He investigated and litigated claims involving such issues as accounting fraud, executive compensation, board entrenchment, board elections, corporate takeovers, inadequate internal controls, and violations of the False Claim Act, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, anti-money laundering laws, and vehicular and aeronautical safety regulations.

Since 2017, Jay has focused his legal practice on helping entrepreneurs successfully form and operate their businesses, representing clients in contract or business...

Scott Bowen, Esq brings legal experience in family law, special education law, and healthcare law matters. Scott also brings over 20 years of expertise in healthcare compliance, medical coding, and healthcare consulting to the firm. Representing clients in a wide array of family law matters, including divorce, child custody, spousal support modification, and special education matters, with more than 20 years of industry and legal experience, the advocates at Bowen & Kennedy leverage our industry and legal experience to assist clients by taking a comprehensive approach to the needs of our clients with understanding, care, and zealous advocacy. At Bowen & Kennedy,...

At The Law Offices of Brian Brandt, our exceptional legal team has years of experience successfully working with accident victims throughout Southern California. For more than three decades, Brian has been helping clients seek justice. Whether you’ve been injured in a car accident, truck accident or suffered another type of personal injury, we can create a customized approach that fits your specific legal needs. You have questions. We have answers. Don’t underestimate the impact of your accident. Your injury can have a tremendous impact on your life financially, physically and emotionally. Contact us for a free initial consultation at...

Hello, Please allow me to tell you about my law practice. I have been an attorney for over 23 years. Currently I practice criminal defense in all state courts in southern California including Murrieta, Riverside, Vista, San Diego, Indio, Rancho Cucamonga, Fullerton and others. I represent clients charged with all levels of misdemeanor and felony offenses including DUI, domestic violence, theft, assault, battery, drugs, violent crimes, sex crimes, gang allegations, homicides, and Violations of Probation. I also represent clients at the Department of Motor Vehicles. My fees are negotiable and we have a...

Attorney Greg H. Kassel was born and raised in San Bernardino, CA. He obtained his B.A. in Political Science from the University of Denver in 1985 and earned his J.D. from Western State School of Law, San Diego in 1989.
Greg joined his father and brother in Kassel & Kassel Law Office, handling both minor and complex criminal cases. He is a member of all Federal Courts and the United States Supreme Court.
Greg is a former president and treasurer of the Inland Trial Lawyers Association. He was rated 10 Best Attorneys by the American Institute of Criminal Attorneys and is a...

Michael Perez serves as an Associate Attorney at Envision Family Law. Previously, he worked as an Associate Attorney at a prestigious Beverly Hills family law firm, where he handled domestic violence restraining orders, support matters, and dissolution cases involving complex property distribution. Michael holds a B.A. in Communication Studies from UCLA and obtained his Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. During law school, he was actively involved in the Public Interest Law Foundation, dedicated to supporting underrepresented individuals in the legal system. He also participated in the Street Law Teaching Practicum, collaborating with Judith Schwartz-Behar, esq. from the Harriett...

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.

With 46 years of practice in both bankruptcy and family law, I have developed a deep understanding of these fields, recognizing that consumers desire quick, low-conflict, and cost-effective resolutions to their issues. As one of the few dual Certified Specialists in Bankruptcy (from 1995 to the present) and Family Law (from 1992 to 2017), I am often approached by attorneys and litigants needing guidance when their cases extend from one area into the other, requiring knowledge and experience in both domains. Additionally, I have frequently contributed as a speaker and guest lecturer. My commitment to public service is profound. I have...

Scott H. Finkbeiner is a co-founder of Wilkinson & Finkbeiner, LLP and is an expert in Family Law as he is California State Bar Certified Family Law Specialist. Scott is also a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Scott has dual degrees in accounting and finance from the University of Arizona. Scott serves as a volunteer for the Superior Court as a judge pro tem, Family Law settlement judge and mediator. Scott specializes in all aspects of complex family law cases from mediations to trials. Scott has litigated all issues involved in divorce and paternity cases...

Mr. Schneider has taken a long road to bring him to the practice of law. After High School and having studied in Mexico for a semester, he served in the U.S. Army as a Russian translator. He then studied for a year in Regensburg, Germany. Upon arriving back in the U.S.A., he obtained a B.S. in Microbiology from the University of Maryland and did post graduate studies at George Washington University in clinical Microbiology. Only after working for some years as a research assistant and clinical Microbiologist did he then attend law school. Mr. Schneider graduated from Western State University College...

Sean S. Varner, Managing Partner of Varner & Brandt, is a corporate and transactional attorney focusing his practice on corporate and business law, real estate, transactional law, contracts and mergers & acquisitions. With over 20 years of legal and business experience Sean takes time to know his clients and their goals and objectives. He handles numerous critical issues, including complicated transactions, facing many different industries and clients including the technology sector, retail/food & beverage industry, real estate developers, restaurants, venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, officers and directors of corporations, and a variety of family-owned businesses.

For over a decade, Charrisse N. Smith has been a trusted advocate, guiding individuals through the legal system with skill and compassion. Throughout her career, she has earned recognition for her professionalism, dedication to advocacy, and exceptional negotiation and mediation abilities. Committed to changing the narrative surrounding attorneys, Charrisse upholds the highest standards of integrity both in and out of the courtroom. She approaches each case with the same level of dedication and care she would expect for her own legal matters. Charrisse is passionate about family law, finding great fulfillment in helping individuals navigate one of the most challenging periods...

John L. Michels is a Riverside County Criminal Defense Attorney. Areas of practice include assault & battery, drug crimes, DUI & driving offenses, theft crimes, domestic violence, probation violations, fraud, white collar crimes and murder. John L. Michels specializes in getting charges reduced or dropped all together, avoiding jail time and restoring his clients lives.

Omar Ochoa is a partner at Ochoa & Calderon, a Riverside law firm dedicated to helping clients throughout Southern California with their Workers’ Compensation cases. Mr. Ochoa is a graduate of Pacific Union College and the Chapman University School of Law. He is a member of the California State Bar and is admitted to practice before all California state courts as well as the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. He is a member of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, the California Applicants’ Attorneys Association, and the California Employment Lawyers Association. When not practicing law and...

You can get Rid of Your 2nd Mortgage or HELOC and KEEP your HOME! Call me for a free consultation right now. 800 FILE AWAY 800 345 3292 I graduated in the top 15% of my class from California Western School of Law in San Diego in December 1993. I took the bar and passed it the first time in February 1994. I obtained the results of the exam and was sworn in on June 1, 1994. At the time, there was a nationwide recession, it was only natural to open a bankruptcy practice at the time. So, I did. I have been...

Sharon L. Tate was admitted to the California State Bar in 1997, and has spent most of her career as a trial attorney, handling family law matters, personal injury litigation and general civil litigation. She has also worked as a law school professor and tutor, helping students to succeed in law school and pass the California Bar Exam.

Sharon finds that family law satisfies her love of legal research, writing and courtroom advocacy as well as her desire to help others, particularly families. She enjoys working closely with clients to craft practical solutions to their problems.

In law school, Sharon was a...

Serving all of California.

If you are going through a divorce, you no doubt are dealing with a plethora of issues. A Murrieta divorce attorney at Singleton Smith Law Offices, Inc. has experience with all kinds of divorce issues and can help you. Attorney Singleton Smith has earned her honorable reputation and is well qualified to support you during this time. She has a membership with the San Bernardino County Bar and the American Bar Association. She also has associations with the State Bar of California, the Southwest Bar Association, and the Riverside County Bar Association. On top of that, she received the Justice...

Benjamin Heston handles bankruptcy cases for individuals and small businesses. He has a strong background in public service and volunteering. Mr. Heston has served as Vice-President of the Riverside County Barristers Association, an organization primarily dedicated to assisting young attorneys in their transition to their new careers.

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.

Attorney Nicolas Montes is a highly experienced workers' compensation and personal injury lawyer in San Diego, handling cases throughout Southern California. Castillo & Associates has recovered nearly $300 Million dollars for workers' comp applicants, victims of car accidents and their families for over 20 years. Mr. Montes primarily works out of our San Diego office, but travels throughout Los Angeles, Orange County, San Bernardino and Riverside for client matters.

If you or a family member was injured on or off the job, and you need your questions answered by an experienced lawyer call Mr. Montes at Castillo & Associates today to...

Mr. Palacios represents entrepreneurs, startups and early stage businesses, corporations, physicians and healthcare businesses, and individuals in the areas of business and commercial transactions, business planning, corporate law, business law, healthcare business law, business financing, private placements, including acquisitions and sales of businesses, intellectual property portfolio management, commercial real estate, employment, and bankruptcy law. Mr. Palacios is also an entrepreneur.

Chris M. Kiernan is the Managing Attorney of the Orange County office of Talkov Law in Irvine, California with a focus on bankruptcy, real estate, and business litigation and disputes. Prior to joining Talkov Law, Chris worked alongside Scott Talkov at Reid & Hellyer,  an Inland Empire law firm dating back to 1897. Chris also has experience at a Southern California-based law firm practicing commercial and bankruptcy litigation serving clients of regional and national prominence.

Chris obtained his law degree from Emory University School of Law in 2017, and his undergraduate degree in business administration from the University of South Carolina...

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.

Clayton Williford dedicates all of his professional time to serving injured people that want to heal and need help recovering from insurance companies. He helps guide them to recover both physically and financially after being hurt by the carelessness of others.

At R. Steven Peters – Injury & Accident Lawyers, we have successfully represented thousands of clients in personal injury cases involving car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents and other acts of negligence. We are one of only a few firms in Southern California that can claim recoveries of more than $625,000,000. We take each case very seriously and opposing counsel, along with the insurance companies takes us seriously. When you retain R. Steven Peters insurance adjusters take notice that they’re up against one of the most experienced injury lawyers in Orange County.

We will get to know you and your...