Spring Valley Family Lawyers

Maggie Simoneaux earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science with minors in Economics and Spanish from the University of New Orleans in 2003. She was awarded her Juris Doctor degree, magna cum laude, from Western State College of Law in 2008. During law school, she served as the Year in Review Editor for the Western State College of Law Law Review and graduated in the top five percent of her class. She was admitted to the California State Bar in 2008 and the Louisiana State Bar in 2009. Maggie is admitted to practice in all state courts of California and...

Sara Yunus is a Partner at Antonyan Miranda, a litigation trial attorney, a Certified Family Law Specialist, and the Managing Attorney of Antonyan Miranda’s Orange County office. Ms. Yunus has successfully litigated a broad range of family law matters, from child custody and domestic violence restraining orders to complex asset division and business valuation. Ms. Yunus garnered international media recognition for her role in successfully obtaining a $150,000 judgment of past-due child support for her 73 year old client, following 50 years of non-payment. Ms. Yunus has been a presenter on the topic of trial and litigation skills for the San...

I was born and raised in California’s Central Valley and pursued my Bachelor of Arts in International Relations at the University of San Diego. I completed my law degree at Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 2016, where I had the honor of being valedictorian and serving as a law review editor. Since passing the bar in 2017, I have dedicated my practice exclusively to family law and became a Certified Specialist in Family Law in 2024. My legal practice encompasses a wide range of family law matters, including handling high conflict divorces and child custody issues, military divorces, as well...

I have more than ten years of experience handling employment and labor law matters. Prior to opening my law firm, I worked several years at The Castañón Law Group. There, I represented employers and employees in discrimination, including retaliation and harassment, and wrongful termination cases before the Superior Court and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”). My experience representing employers and employees affords me valuable insights into seeking justice for aggrieved employees. I also worked several years at Millard Administrative Representation, where I assisted employees in discrimination, including retaliation and harassment, cases before the EEOC. Furthermore, I worked multiple years at...

Sydney is an associate who brings a range of experience to the practice of family law. She delivers results through client-centered representation that combines respect, advocacy, and compassion. As a fierce advocate, she provides clients with the critical tools to make informed decisions and resolve the often emotion-filled challenges of complex dissolution disputes. Sydney completed her undergraduate studies at Loyola Marymount University and earned her Juris Doctorate from Chapman Dale E. Fowler School of Law. Prior to joining Moradi Neufer, she practiced family law at a boutique law firm in Orange County. She also served as a certified law clerk with...

I am a Senior Trial Attorney at Reel Fathers Rights. As a lifelong resident of Southern California, I was born in Newport Beach and moved to the Inland Empire at a young age. I have dedicated my entire adult life to the legal field, starting as a paralegal and process server while attending law school. Experience: I attended California Southern Law School, where I earned my Juris Doctorate and passed the California Bar in 2002. Since then, I have focused my career on representing individuals in family law matters, including high-conflict and complex litigation. My extensive experience has allowed me to help...

I am an Attorney at Reel Fathers Rights, based out of our Orange County office. Since 2017, I have dedicated myself to the practice of law, bringing a wealth of skills and experience to the firm. Experience I handle all aspects of family law and asset protection, with extensive experience representing clients in high-conflict cases. My expertise spans divorce, intricate business valuation and income determination, complex custody matters, child support, spousal support, asset and debt division, prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, family law mediation, and trust and estate planning. I am also an active member of the Orange County legal community, serving on the...

I am Nicky Kvitsinski, an Associate Attorney at Reel Fathers Rights, working out of the Orange County office. I graduated from the University of California at Santa Cruz with a Bachelor of Arts and earned my Juris Doctorate from Western State College of Law, where I graduated Magna Cum Laude. During law school, I was honored for my academic excellence with three CALI Awards and a Witkin Award. In my final year, I served as a Marketing Editor for the Law Review Journal and published a compelling article on psilocybin reform. **Experience** After law school, I joined Reel Fathers Rights...

I am a dual-licensed attorney, licensed to practice law in both India and California. I bring a strong international legal background to Reel Fathers Rights, where I am a dedicated advocate for fathers in family law matters. **Role at Reel Fathers Rights** Since joining Reel Fathers Rights as an Associate Attorney at the Corona office, I have built a reputation as a rising star and a fierce advocate for fathers in child custody and child support cases. I have represented men and fathers in hundreds of hearings across California, including Riverside, Hemet, San Bernardino, Barstow, Orange, Vista, and Los Angeles....

Tamara Shari Benefield is a top-notch family law litigator for over 20 years handling high asset divorces, contested custody proceedings, as well as providing aggressive and compassionate representation for all things family law from child support and spousal support hearings as well as international and interstate child abduction cases. Ms. Benefield is a highly skilled cross examiner and exceptionally gifted trial attorney. She knows the rules and laws regarding evidence and knows how to successfully raise objections and keep out certain evidence. She is a former professor at West Los Angeles College of Law and taught Civil Procedure to prepare students...

Attorney James L. Arrasmith takes great pride in addressing the diverse legal needs of the California community, regardless of each case’s complexity. Practicing in every county across the state, his unwavering commitment to excellence defines his professional ethos. He handles every case with meticulous care and precision, ensuring timely and professional service. For those seeking a reputable attorney in California, Mr. Arrasmith’s law firm stands out as the best choice. Known for his deep personal and professional commitment to clients, he has earned a prominent standing in the legal community. His extensive authorship of legal articles further reinforces his esteemed reputation. Diligence,...

A large portion of my practice is devoted to the division of retirement accounts requiring Qualified Domestic Relations Orders or QDRO’s. In this unique area of law, I can bring a sense of calm and order by reviewing and offering advice as to the division of most deferred compensation plans.

I bring a diverse background with plenty of life experience to the table for my clients. Before taking the plunge into law school and the practice of law, I worked in the Kern County District Attorney’s Office, Bureau of Investigation, Kern County Employees’ Retirement Association (KCERA) and ran a successful termite...

Experienced Principal with a demonstrated history of working in the law practice industry. Skilled in trial advocacy, representing clients with business disputes, labor and employment law and family Law. Samira received her undergraduate degree with honors from University of California at Berkeley and obtained a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from Santa Clara University School of Law, with a specialization in intellectual property. Samira practices in Federal Court, State Court and the Appellate Court.

DEBRA R. SCHOENBERG, ESQ., HAS A LONG AND DISTINGUISHED CAREER.
More than thirty years ago, she established her own firm, which has vast experience and expertise in the highly sensitive and complex practice of family law. Ms. Schoenberg has established a professional reputation for thoroughness, strategic thinking, keen attention to detail, loyalty, and dedication to client service.

Today Ms. Schoenberg handles cases that range from complex financial issues and extensive marital estates, to high-conflict custody matters. Adept at negotiating resolutions as well as aggressively pursuing litigated outcomes, she also handles straightforward family law cases, pre- and post-marital agreements, and marital settlements. Ms....

Mr. Lederman is a Certified Specialist in Family Law by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Contra Costa County Bar Association's Family Law Section and served as Section President in 2008. He is also a past State Bar Family Law Section Legislation Chair and is the 2017 Family Law Section Chair. He frequently speaks and writes on family law issues.

Ethan M. Weisinger is a California State Certified Family Law Specialist working in all of the Bay Area Counties. He represents clients in all aspects of conventional family law matters, (divorce/separation, child custody, spousal/child support, etc.) as well as dissolution of same-sex marriages, including Registered Domestic Partnerships. Ethan graduated with honors from California Polytechnic University in San Luis Obispo with a degree in English and Political Science. Ethan then went on to study law at the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, and graduated with honors, with an emphasis in Trial Litigation in 2010. From 2010...

Because divorce is a problem to be solved, not a battle to be won, I focus on alternatives to the court system, through Collaborative Law and Mediation. I believe that most families and children are best served by being supported to work together in resolving their family matters. The fundamental goal in both Collaborative Divorce and Mediation is client empowerment.

With either mediation or the Collaborative process you will have control of the decisions that are made and will be firmly supported, legally and emotionally, in achieving a successful dissolution of your relationship. This not only allows but also encourages you...