Desert Center Family Lawyers

Joseph V. Camarata prides himself on providing more personalized, experienced representation to clients facing criminal charges and family law matters. Mr. Camarata is a former prosecutor with substantial trial experience. When you discuss your case with him, he provides only his honest assessments and carefully explores your options in detail with you. He is aggressive in seeking the best possible outcome yet compassionate when guiding you through the legal system. Mr. Camarata is highly respected by the legal community for his ethics and for his impressive results.
With over 15 years of legal experience, Attorney Joseph V. Camarata has spent the...

I am a Certified Specialist in criminal law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization and a Member of the American Legal Specialists as well. I have been practicing in the Inland Empire for 40 years in Criminal Defense, Family Law and Personal Injury matters. I've spent many years in Private Practice and joined Milligan, Beswick, Levine & Knox, one of the most well known firms in the Inland Empire, in 2007.

Meet Taylor Goldschmidt, an attorney known for her dedication, thoroughness, and empathy. She takes pride in guiding clients through the intricate legal process, prioritizing their voices and exceeding expectations. Originally from Colorado, Taylor earned her Bachelor of Arts at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Her pursuit of legal expertise led her to Florida International University, where she earned her Juris Doctor with multiple Dean's List honors. Simultaneously, she volunteered as a Guardian Ad Litem, competed in Moot Court, served as a Teaching Assistant, and co-founded the Mindfulness Association. Taylor, drawn to San Diego, passed the California Bar Exam on her first...

Chalsie Keller is a skilled Family Law attorney licensed in California. She brings a strong background in civil litigation, having handled diverse matters from personal injury to complex contract disputes. Her legal career launched early—she was recruited to a civil litigation team in just her second semester of law school, quickly rising due to her creative strategy and sharp negotiation skills. Chalsie’s passion for advocacy began at California State University, Chico, where she earned her B.A. in 2010. While managing full-time work and studies, she supported Social Security clients through the Community Legal Information Center, gaining valuable experience in public speaking...

Steven R. Kampf is the founder of the Kampf Law Firm and has dedicated his career exclusively to the practice of family law. As a family law attorney who has been practicing for over 4 years, Mr. Kampf has handled hundreds of dissolution and paternity cases from inception to resolution with exceptional results. He has served as lead counsel on countless dissolutions and cases involving paternity disputes, child custody and visitation conflicts, child support, spousal support, domestic violence, prenuptial agreements, and many other family law issues. Mr. Kampf has proven success both in and out of the...

Our law firm has extensive experience in Family Law, Restraining Orders and Civil Litigation. I work on cases with all Partners and make appearances for a variety of cases.

Experience in Family law through all stages.

I focus on the area of family law, including divorce and related matters such as child custody, child support, paternity, spousal support and property division. I also represent clients in matters involving guardianship and dissolution of domestic partnerships. I will take time to learn about you, your family, and your goals. When taking your case, I want to learn what you hope to accomplish and what your family needs in order to get back on track. I will then develop a detailed case management plan designed to achieve realistic goals for you and your family. Throughout the legal process, I will keep...

Dolores Contreras is a decorated San Diego business lawyer with multiple awards and nominations under her belt, including the National Business Woman Association Entrepreneur of the Year Award and finalist for San Diego Magaizine's Woman of the Year. Her accomplishments and dedication to every client has lead to a successful career representing clients in business litigation, real estate law and family law. Ms. Contreras is fluent in both English and Spanish and her expertise in cross-border litigation has made her a strong voice in the Spanish speaking community.

The lawyers and staff who make up Morris & Morris are not that different from the people we represent. We encounter the same highs and lows and we share the same desire for happy and healthy families. Since the founding of our San Gabriel Valley law firm in 1997, those common interests have only served to reinforce our belief in what we do. We have children of our own and we can identify with both the difficulties and the benefits of raising a family in Southern California. We can help you ensure that your children are provided for whether...

Attorney Jeffery L. Heath has been practicing law in Orange County California for over 25 years. Jeffery's law practice emphasizes in Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Visitation, DUI Defense, and Criminal Defense. Over the years Jeffery has established him self as a strong advocate who is willing to do anything for his clients.

Redefining Divorce is a mediation firm that assists couples through amicable dissolutions and legal separations. The goal of Redefining Divorce is to help couples get through an extremely difficult time by providing guidance, compassion and affordable fees. We are successful because we are efficient and know how to navigate our clients through the murky emotional waters of the process. With our seasoned mediators, therapists, and financial advisors we are able to make this experience a bit less difficult and significantly less expensive.

We focus on quick resolutions by eliminating multiple parties and mediate between the couple only. The couple develops their...

I am an experienced Private Judge-Mediator, specializing in Arbitration & Mediation for Divorce and Family Law matters. I practice throughout the Newport Beach-Costa Mesa, California area.

Private dispute resolution is a clear alternative to public litigation, helping to resolve legal matters with efficiency and fairness. A private hearing or trial can be scheduled at your convenience and in a comfortable environment. I am dedicated to achieving satisfactory resolutions for all parties.

Serving on the Orange County Superior Court bench for a decade has provided me with unique training, knowledge and legal understanding. I have seen thousands of cases, and am...

Douglas Borthwick Esq. was born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1965. He graduated with high honors (Magna Cum Laude) from Muskingum University in 1988 with Bachelor of Arts degrees in Business, Economics, and Religion. At Muskingum University he was the recipient of the prestigious Wall Street Journal Student Achievement Award, and the Financial Executive Institute Award. Attorney Douglas Borthwick received his Juris Doctorate degree in 1991 from Capital University Law School where he was the recipient of an academic scholarship and was on the Dean's List. Throughout his time in Law School, he worked as an Intern at the...

Sherrie A. Munson is a legal force, blending exceptional representation with healing support since joining the California State Bar in 2010. With over a decade as the Program Director for domestic violence at Fairview Hospitals in Minnesota, she transitioned to family law, driven by a passion for individual advocacy. Sherrie empathizes with the emotional toll of divorce, offering legal guidance and support to foster positive healing. Her experience in an emergency youth shelter informs her advocacy for those navigating the DCSS/foster system. Sherrie ardently represents clients in family law, handling high-stakes dissolutions, domestic violence, and child custody matters. Her pride lies...

Douglas A. Hatherley is a Certified Family Law Specialist and the founding attorney of The Hatherley Firm, Inc., a family law practice based in Irvine, California. He represents clients throughout Orange County in matters involving divorce, custody and visitation, support, domestic violence, paternity, and complex property division. Mr. Hatherley earned his B.A. in Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley, and his J.D. from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. During law school, he externed for a judge in the Los Angeles Superior Court’s Family Law Division and served as Senior Production Editor of the Loyola of Los Angeles International and...

Ms. Hilliard is a highly respected and accomplished lawyer, having been awarded the American Jurisprudence Award in Family Law and White Collar Crime.

I have been a practicing lawyer in family and criminal law for over 20 years. Primarily, my practice concentrates on family law. My major focus is divorce and child custody. Over the years I have successfully litigated many child custody disputes. I have dealt even further with international child custody disputes and interstate child custody disputes. I went to UCLA for my undergraduate studies where I majored in English Literature and minored in Spanish. I took many classes that focused on film directing and producing as I was very interested in going into film production. I have been interviewed...

I am Douglas Pinkham, Orange County Divorce Attorney, as well as Family Law. I have practiced California family law dedicatedly for over 16 years. Beyond the technical, legal, aspect of the law, I understand first-hand the raw emotions, the complexities, and even the financial costs that come with a divorce, having gone through one myself. More than a lawyer who has thorough knowledge, and the required experience, you will be working with someone who has been where you are. Our entire team is here for you.

Emanuel Hudson has been practicing law representing Plaintiffs and Defendants in civil matters since 1986. Mr. Hudson’s early concentration has been in personal injury, trial practice, insurance law, family law and business transactions. Additionally, Mr. Hudson represents a broad base of interests, including world class athletes, as well as coaches involved in professional football, baseball, basketball and track & field. Other clients include members of the Saudi Arabian royal family and a former space shuttle astronaut. In managing and negotiating business ventures, Mr. Hudson strives to maximize each client’s profitability, exposure, and success through hands-on management....

David Booth is a graduate of Brigham Young University and Chapman University School of Law and began practicing law in 2008. Immediately following law school, David took a position with the Orange County Department of Child Support Services as a staff attorney. David later went on to a position as an deputy district attorney, where he honed his trial skills. David is now the lead attorney at the Law Office of Cameron M. Fernandez where David practices divorce and family law in Irvine and throughout Orange County.

My family law career began in 2011 when I was hired as an associate attorney at the firm of Oyler & Woldman and the Law Offices of Donald N. Woldman, both family law practices. In 2016, after Mr. Woldman’s passing, I started my own practice, which has been a positive development for me. Working for myself allows me the flexibility to choose what I charge and whether or not I accept a particular case. I try to be as transparent as possible regarding the work I do for a client as well as honestly counseling them on likely outcomes of...

Certified Family Law Specialist Attorney in Orange County, California with offices in Irvine and Rancho Santa Margarita.

The Law Offices of Fernando J. Bernheim is committed to providing professional legal services and aggressive representation backed by extensive knowledge and experience in matters of law. We understand the impact that your legal issue has upon your life and we are dedicated to assuring you every remedy within the scope of the law.


For more than ten years, Attorney F. J. Bernheim has represented clients on a range of issues relating to:

Family Law
Criminal Law
Personal Injury/Civil
Bankruptcy
Real Estate
Immigration
Wills And Trusts.

Mr. Conrad is passionate about assisting clients with family law issues that matter most. Admitted to practice in the state of California in 1995, he has literally seen it all. Mr. Conrad’s expertise in family law includes divorce, child support, property division, and parental rights, which makes him a strong and accomplished player in the field of Orange County family law, and one who is fully committed to treating each party with the utmost respect and discretion.

Mr. Conrad understands time is money; therefore, he is committed to protecting both for each of his valued clients. While distinguished legal counsel always...

James Lawrence Knox is a partner at Milligan, Beswick, Levine & Knox, LLP. For almost two decades, Mr. Knox has been providing aggressive legal representation to clients facing criminal charges, as well as individuals involved in family law issues or facing administrative law proceedings. Mr. Knox, along with the other members of our legal team, is firmly committed to putting the needs of clients first and has a long and distinguished track record to show that he is a skillful litigator and knowledgeable legal professional.

Whether you are getting divorced, have been charged with a crime, received a traffic citation, or...

As the principal attorney at The Goldberg Legal Group, Mr. David Goldberg brings over 18 years of experience as a practicing attorney to your case. He is both aggressive and detail oriented in all areas of family and divorce law in Irvine. Much of his early years was spent working as a personal injury lawyer, where he gained extensive experience representing those who need insurance defense or were pursuing civil litigation. This experience got him interested in family law. Family law also brought with it a broader appeal for David Goldberg. Because it covers a range of issues, it allows...

Since 1996, Attorney Sven Buncher has helped families seamlessly move through complex family matters. He is committed to helping his clients achieve happiness by providing only top-tier legal services. Whether you are faced with complex divorce issues, have questions regarding palimony, or would like to discuss grandparent custody, Attorney Buncher can supply insightful guidance. Backed by years of experience, you can rest easily knowing that when you work with Attorney Buncher, he will be sure to cover every intricacy of your case to make the process as smooth as possible. Prior to founding The Buncher Law Corporation, Attorney Buncher...

Chandra L. Moss joined Dishon & Block as an Associate Attorney in 2009. She has solely practiced family law for the last nine years focusing on matters that include divorce, domestic violence, paternity, child custody, support and adoption. Ms. Moss is a Certified Family Law Specialist as designated by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. Prior to joining Dishon & Block, Ms. Moss was a Senior Family Law Associate with Violet P. Woodhouse, APC in Newport Beach and was a private practitioner in the Inland Empire, focusing on family law, civil litigation and criminal defense. Ms. Moss brings...

Laurence J. Brock is an attorney and family law specialist based in Rancho Cucamonga, handling family law matters for clients located throughout the state of California. He was admitted to the California state bar in 1988, and today he possesses nearly three decades of experience litigating the issues that most impact families. Brock is backed by an extensive experience in litigation and the courtroom, having practiced family and divorce law since 1992. He has a tremendous wealth of knowledge in both of the previous areas, as well as spousal support, child support, legal separation, custody, and domestic violence. He...

Georgia L. Staab has been practicing law in Santa Barbara for over 22 years. Her practice is devoted to representing clients in all aspects family law, including divorce, child support, child custody and visitation, spousal support, guardianships, pre and post nuptial agreements, post-judgment modifications, post-divorce issues, domestic violence, paternity and move-aways. As a seasoned family law attorney, Georgia can explain your rights, responsibilities and the alternatives available for resolving the issues of your case. She will listen to your unique situation, and work to find solutions that are in the best interests of you and your family....

The Law Offices of Jennifer S. Morrison is a divorce law firm in Fresno, California that provides exceptional, aggressive representation to clients throughout the Central Valley, including Fresno, Tulare, Madera, and Kings Counties. At her Fresno divorce law firm, Jennifer Morrison represents clients in all aspects of family law matters, including but not limited to divorce, paternity, child custody and visitation rights, child and spousal support, and property and debt division.

Our motto is "Personal Attention—Aggressive Representation." We take this motto very seriously, and take great pride in the fact that among divorce law firms in Fresno we are especially attentive...

Charles "Chip" Oxton is a Santa Barbara attorney representing clients in all aspects of family law and civil litigation. Chip is a highly-skilled and respected legal advisor and litigator with nearly 40 years' experience practicing law in Santa Barbara. He has represented clients in a broad range of legal matters, including divorce and custody cases, personal injury and civil disputes, conservatorships and guardianships, wills and probate administration, real estate law, and landlord-tenant law. Legal disputes are often intense, emotionally-charged experiences for the parties involved. Chip's approach to practicing law involves providing clients with calm, reasoned advice in an environment devoted...

As the managing attorney of the Law Offices of R Morgan Holland, L.C., Santa Maria lawyer R. Morgan Holland represents Californians in family law and bankruptcy matters. Since 1988, Attorney Holland has been practicing as a lawyer in California, and he has managed his own firm for more than two decades. He is a graduate of Ohio State University and the University of Akron School of Law. Get in touch with his firm for a no-charge case evaluation.

Mr. Gill graduated from San Luis Obispo High School as a Valedictorian. He obtained his Undergraduate training at the University of California, Santa Barbara. At U.C. Santa Barbara, he majored in Law & Society and Religious Studies, and was awarded the prestigious Dean's Honors in Fall 1989 and in Spring 1992. After graduating from U.C.S.B., he enrolled at California Western School of Law for his law degree with a Dean's Scholarship. After graduating, he passed the California bar exam on his first attempt. Mr. Gill is admitted to the State Bar of California and the United States District Court...

Criminal Defense Law. I use my 13 years of legal experience to fight for you on the Central Coast. As a former prosecutor, I know the ins and outs of the legal system and can work those details to your advantage.

Help small to medium size companies navigate through a wide variety of legal challenges: formation, funding, governmental impediments, operational legal planning, merger and acquisition, employee relations, and labor compliance. All with the goal of litigation avoidance. Litigation in all California state courts and the Northern and Eastern U.S. District Courts of California.

I understand the suffering families experience during divorce and have a passion for helping them through these difficult times. Divorce is one of the most difficult steps that anyone will ever have to take in life. The process has a profound emotional and financial impact upon everyone involved. Not only does divorce sever a couple's legal status as "married" and all of the benefits that flow from it, it necessitates significant real and personal changes in the lives of everyone involved whether anticipated or not. I am committed to helping clients through these difficult times and help them transition to...

Like many people, I suffered through a difficult divorce. The hardest part for me was the constant feeling of being overwhelmed and no longer in control of my life. That experience truly transformed the way I practice family law. I have made sure that we do everything possible to help clients not feel the same way I did during my divorce by making customer service the hallmark of our firm. We will do whatever is necessary to reduce their anxiety and know that our firm will make their needs a priority. That’s why I make sure that we are available...

Lindsey K. Terry was raised in Tuolumne County and graduated from Summerville High School. She attended Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco. Lindsey K. Terry graduated in the top 3% of her class and was awarded several academic honors for top marks, including the highest grades in Criminal Litigation and Trial Advocacy. She was also the winner of the Appellate Advocacy competition. Lindsey K. Terry is a member of the Jesse Carter Honor Society, a graduate of the Honors Lawyering Program, and graduated summa cum laude from Golden Gate.

Lindsey K. Terry...