San Joaquin Divorce Lawyers

Since 1997, Riverside County Attorney Shaun Hanson has handled more than 5,000 cases in the family law courts of his community. The complexities of family law that can make cases of this nature particularly difficult are ones for which Attorney Hanson has a deep understanding, and he has made it his mission to achieve amicable resolutions / settlements for the clients he represents both in and out of the courtroom. Dedicated to ensuring that the rights and best interests of his clients are protected throughout the legal process, Attorney Hanson is a clear choice for representation. As an active...

I am a locally grown attorney deeply committed to serving the families of my Yuba-Sutter Community through my legal practice. Having lived in this community for nearly 34 years, I have raised my children in Sutter with my husband, who is a Yuba City native and a nurse at Rideout Hospital. While studying at the University of California, Davis School of Law, I interned at multiple law offices where I focused on family protection and preventing domestic violence. I was also a member of the UC Davis Family Protection Clinic. These experiences have molded me into a fierce advocate for my...

Nancy Mass is a Certified Specialist in Family Law and a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. She has practiced family law exclusively since 2005. She is a Partner at Lakin Spears LLP, a boutique family law firm which represents clients in San Mateo, San Francisco and Santa Clara counties. Nancy handles all aspects of high-asset dissolutions, including those involving complex financial issues, property characterization, business valuation, child custody, child support, and spousal support, from the inception of a case through settlement or trial. Nancy also prepares prenuptial and postnuptial agreements and works with clients...

Jennifer Phillips is a Family Law Attorney with over 15 years of experience in family law, including the areas of divorce, property division, custody, child support and alimony. She knows the players in a family law action and the expectations of the court, which reduces stress throughout the legal process. When she first meets with clients, she takes the time to answer all of their questions, listen to their concerns and provide essential information about the process of divorce and family law proceedings.

We aim to serve residents of the Tri-Valley area in litigation, landlord-tenant, real estate litigation, family law, and immigration.

Emma is a native resident of California. She grew up in Aptos, California in Santa Cruz County. Growing up next to the beach instilled a love of the ocean and all the animals that live within. After living in California for her entire life, Emma moved to Eugene, Oregon to attend the University of Oregon for undergrad. Unsure of what she wanted to do next, Emma spent the next few years working as a supervisor at Starbucks and studying for the LSAT. Emma entered law school in 2020 and thought she wanted to get into environmental law. After graduating, Emma...

Kristy Hernandez received her B.A. in Political Science and Comparative Literature from the University of California at Davis. She received her Juris Doctorate from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law with a concentration in Advocacy. In 2004 Kristy founded the Law Office of Kristy Hernandez which now has offices in Sacramento and Fresno. Kristy has assisted hundreds of clients in debt relief cases and is a passionate advocate for consumer rights. In addition to practicing law, from 2004 to 2007 Kristy taught at legal writing and oral advocacy as an adjunct professor at McGeorge School of Law. Kristy is...

Matt A. Erickson was born and raised in the South Bay Area. He briefly left San Jose to attended Purdue University where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Management with a minor in Economics from the Krannert School of Management. After graduating from Purdue University in 2008, he returned to the Bay Area to attend Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco, where he was awarded an academic scholarship. During his time at Golden Gate University School of Law, he won multiple awards, was a member of the law review, and was inducted as a member of the...

Philip Crawford graduated Magna Cum Laude from Santa Clara University School of law. Philip has practiced in Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties for the past 33 years. His practice includes Family law, Juvenile law, Education Law, and Labor law.
Philip is a former Police Officer, Police Sergeant at San Jose Police Department. He is the founding attorney and former chief counsel for the Santa Clara County Correctional Officers Union. He has served as Chief Negotiator for public employee unions in negotiations and has handled hundreds of internal affairs investigations...

Experienced litigator in both Yuba and Sutter Counties practicing primarily in family and criminal courts.

Taylor B. Wallin is a Certified Family Law Specialist with over 15 years of experience. Taylor is a skilled litigator equipped with the legal sophistication necessary to handle issues ranging from international child custody disputes to complex financial matters, including jointly owned businesses. Taylor is a keen negotiator and strategist, constantly working towards a fair settlement whenever possible. However, if settlement is not reached within a reasonable time frame, Taylor employs a well-designed strategy to bring the case to trial. During Trial, Taylor clearly articulates the client’s story to the Judge with passion and an organized presentation of...

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