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Anthony has always fought hard on behalf of his fellow citizens. He served his country as a U.S. Marine for six years and prosecuted crimes on behalf of the People of the State of California as a Deputy District Attorney for nearly four years. As a Deputy DA, he tried numerous cases to jury verdicts and has spent a significant part of his legal career litigating in the courtroom. He has prosecuted and tried cases ranging from juvenile matters to felonies and strike cases, including second chair on an eight month long capital murder trial. ...

Stuart C. Talley is a partner at Kershaw Talley Barlow, PC, specializing in mass torts, class actions, and complex litigation. For over 20 years, he has represented plaintiffs in Federal and State Courts, handling large personal injury claims and cases against major corporations. He has led numerous high-stakes class actions and mass torts, representing thousands of injured clients nationwide. At Kershaw Talley Barlow, he oversees case strategy and litigation, ensuring clients receive the personal attention they deserve. In 2024, Talley received the Capitol City Trial Lawyers Association Award of Merit for his role in the Wedding v. CalPERS class action, securing a...

Porrino Law PC operates under the guidance of principal Dominic H. Porrino, who entered law practice with the intention of protecting the assets and safety of citizens by helping them negotiate the complexities of the California legal system. The competitive spirit that prompted him to play lacrosse and rugby in his youth now drives development of strategies to protect the best interests of his clients.

Mr. Porrino, an attorney whose practice encompasses legal separation, divorce, child custody and support, estate planning and other civil matters, obtained his law degree from Golden Gate University School of Law and was admitted to the...

Susan Cohen graduated from the University of California at Davis School of Law. She holds a Juris Doctor Degree from Martin Luther King, Jr. School of Law at the University of California at Davis. Her Law Office is in Downtown Sacramento. Her practice experience includes Family Law, including Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Spousal Support and Property Division. She accepts Domestic Violence, and Civil Harassment cases. She also practices in the area of Employment Law, including Discrimination on account of race, racial harassment, sex, sexual harassment, sexual orientation discrimination, age discrimination, disability discrimination, ...

Representing Clients in California If you or your loved one has suffered harm because of the abuse or neglect of a nursing home or assisted living facility, you don’t just look for any lawyer. You need a passionate advocate who will completely invest himself in your case. Los Angeles Elder Abuse Attorney Ben Yeroushalmi is the principal of Yeroushalmi Law, a law firm exclusively dedicated to protecting and fighting for victims of elder abuse and neglect. He has nearly fifteen years of experience litigating elder abuse cases and protecting the rights of the elderly and has recovered millions in compensation for his...

Gloria Martinez-Senftner heads up the Martinez Law Group, a bilingual Professional Law Corporation. with main offices at 1600 Sacramento Inn Way, Suite 116, Sacramento, CA 95815. The law firm engages in general practice, including trial and appellate work in State and Federal courts with a concentration in the areas of Immigration, Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Corporate, and Commercial Law.

Law School: University of Chicago Law School, JD
College: University of Texas-El Paso, BA.

Professional Memberships: State Bars of California, New York, Texas, Massachusetts, Iowa, and South Dakota; Member American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and the Immigrant Legal Research...

I am Sanford I. Horowitz, but you can call me Sandy. With over thirty years of experience, I have been representing victims of elder abuse, nursing home neglect, and other forms of long-term care mistreatment. Since being admitted to the California Bar in 1987, I have focused my career on advocating for the most vulnerable members of society. My practice has been exclusively dedicated to plaintiffs’ elder abuse litigation since 1993. My contributions to elder law in California have been significant. As Lead Trial Counsel and Co-Appellate Counsel in the landmark California Supreme Court case Delaney v. Baker (1999) 20 Cal.4th...

Kim Ma graduated with High Honors from UC Davis with a degree in Managerial Economics. She went on to attend the Santa Clara University School of Law and graduated with a Juris Doctorate. After graduating from Law School and passing the bar exam, Kim was hired by the Sonoma County District Attorney’s Office. Kim worked as a Deputy District Attorney where she developed impressive trial skills. Kim went on the work for one of best criminal defense firms in California before eventually joining making the shift to family law. Kim is now a practicing family law attorney who can be...

Sean M. Patrick is an attorney who represents clients in a broad range of legal matters including personal injury, family law matters, business litigation, employment and general litigation matters in counties through out California including Sacramento, Placer, Yolo, El Dorado, and Yuba. Sean has a passion for helping people. Before becoming an attorney, he worked in the medical field providing care to sick and injured patients. Now, as an attorney he continues to help others by providing the highest quality legal representation for his client's various situations. In addition to his work as an attorney, Sean...

Lauren Patrick is a Partner and shareholder of Patrick Law P.C. Lauren is Certified Family Law Specialist (CLFS) Lauren oversees our Family Law Department. She focuses exclusively on family law issues including: divorce, custody, spousal support, child support, domestic violence, guardianships, adoptions, grandparent visitation. Lauren dedicated her focus to family law from the start of her legal studies, taking courses dedicated to the field such as family law, community property, family law trial skills and juvenile law. Additionally, she clerked for the Honorable Thadd Blizzard for one year at the William R. Ridgeway Family Relations Courthouse and worked as a certified law...

Since 1998, Roseville personal injury attorney Lorraine Gingery has worked in the field of personal injury and criminal defense. She started her career in law working for a top criminal defense law firm in Chico, California, then went on to attend Cal Northern School of Law. While attending law school, she worked full time for a large personal injury law firm where she would learn a vast wealth of hands-on knowledge and hard-hitting negotiation skills. Attorney Lorraine Gingery worked in the realm of personal injury for six years prior to starting her own law firm. This unique perspective and...

Dena Bez is a leading divorce attorney in Sacramento. As the founding partner of Bez Law Firm, P.C., she brings extensive knowledge, insight, and experience to each case she takes on. She started her legal career at the University of California – Santa Cruz, where she earned her B.A. in Philosophy. Attorney Bez moved on to McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific for her Juris Doctor. She is an active member of the legal community and is a part of organizations such as the American Bar Association, Women Lawyers of Sacramento, and more. Learn how she can help...

The DUI Law Firm of Jon Woolsey focuses his practice entirely DUI defense and DMV license suspension hearings, limiting his practice to the court systems of Sonoma, Napa, Marin & Mendocino Counties.

Mr. Woolsey, known as the DUI GURU, has practiced criminal defense in California ever since his graduation from California Western School of Law. His DUI defense experience has taken him to courts in San Diego, Los Angeles, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Santa Mateo, San Francisco, Marin, Napa, and Sonoma Counties.

Member of California and Federal Bar. Managing partner, current practice involves civil litigation, personal injury litigation for plaintiffs, defense, Probate, Consumer law, Family Law. As an Attorney, I am quite proficient in pleading and practice procedure, legal research in the library, web and computer, judicial procedure and rules of evidence. I have tried over a 200 court and jury trials. I have arbitrated and mediated over 500 cases. I have had experience with Superior, Appeals and Federal courts. I am a hearing officer for the City of Stockton and County of San Joaquin and a Pro...

Jen Priorello is an Associate Attorney at Goff Legal, helping clients with estate planning and trust administration matters. Originally hailing from Roseville, California, Jen’s heart never strayed far from her hometown. Though she spent a fulfilling decade in San Diego, she ultimately decided to return to her roots in the Sacramento area, where she felt a strong sense of community and belonging. Jen’s true passion is assisting individuals and families plan for their futures. She found a perfect way to combine her legal expertise with her heartfelt desire to positively impact people’s lives by working in estate planning. Jen’s dedication to...

I have been practicing law in San Joaquin county for over 28 years. Before becoming an attorney, I worked in San Joaquin County law enforcement for over 15 years. I have successfully resolved thousands of cases here. I know the area, and am familiar with the legal community. I provide legal representation and services ranging from major felony criminal defense, DUI defense, misdemeanor defense, personal injury, traffic tickets, expungements, and other forms of clearing your criminal record. If I don't practice in the area of law you need, I will make sure to find a high quality attorney who can...

Jamil Shaaban is the founder of Shaaban Law. He is the attorney for the everyday working people and fights to ensure they receive top notch legal representation for injuries caused by another. Jamil started his career in the world of insurance defense, representing well-known and large insurance companies. Jamil decided to step away from being a defense attorney and opened Shaaban Law to provide personalized legal representation to those in need. His blue-collar roots are evident in the way he works tirelessly for his clients ensuring they are fairly compensated for their lief-altering injuries. He...

I am an attorney at the Law Offices of Daniel A. Hunt, focusing on Trust & Estate Litigation. I was born in Israel and came to the United States in 2002. I am fluent in both English and Russian. I ultimately moved to the Sacramento area and went to Folsom High School before earning my undergraduate degree in psychology from CSU Sacramento. I then pursued and earned a Juris Doctorate with distinction from McGeorge School of Law. Following graduation, I became a deputy district attorney who handled all facets of criminal prosecution such as domestic violence, driving under the influence, and...

I am a trust & estate attorney with Drobny Law Offices in Sacramento, California. My practice encompasses estate planning, estate administration, and estate litigation. I lead beneficiaries and trustees through each step of the litigation process. From mediation to trials, I work to help my clients successfully resolve complex legal conflicts in the quickest and most cost-efficient way possible. I am treasurer for Sacramento County Bar Association probate section, the Women Lawyers Association, Placer County Bar Association, and Placer Women Lawyers.

Stephan helps individuals and businesses resolve tax controversies and minimize tax liability. He is a tax attorney with the NewPoint Law Group. The mission of NewPoint Law Group is to provide the highest level of client service in the areas of taxation, estate planning, business law, and real property law. Our team of tax attorneys and professionals is motivated by the relentless pursuit of helping our clients achieve their goals.

A native of Orange County, California, Eric left the warm weather of Southern California to attend St. Mary’s College where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Integrated Liberal Studies and Philosophy as well as a Paralegal Certificate. Eric worked as a paralegal for several AM 100 Law Firms for five years while attempting to pursue his dream of becoming a rockstar. Ultimately, Eric’s desire to perform in a courtroom prevailed over his desire to be on stage so he hung up his bass guitar to attend the University of Pacific, McGeorge School of Law where he obtained his Juris...

Hi! I'm Rich, I formed Quiles Law, P.C. in 2022. I attended Notre Dame de Namur University for my undergrad, then went on to obtain my Juris Doctorate, with a concentration in business, from McGeorge School of Law. While there, I served as the treasurer for the Latino Law Students Association and Team Lead for the Bankruptcy Clinic. My primary practice area is now Family Law, focusing on divorce, custody, and support. Outside of work, I like to travel the world in search of new foods to try.

Ashley Amerio is the president of Amerio Law Firm, which she founded in 2007. Prior to establishing Amerio Law Firm, Mrs. Amerio worked as a prosecutor for the Amador County District Attorney’s office, where she held a nearly perfect record of convictions as a zealous trial attorney. Mrs. Amerio attended San Jose State, before relocating to Sacramento to attend McGeorge School of Law, while interning for one of the largest law firms in the Sacramento area. Today, Mrs. Amerio and her thriving Injury Law Firm focus on utilizing their experience to provide aggressive and compassionate representation for their personal injury...

I practice employment law and represent employees and employers in federal and state courts, administrative hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and in direct negotiations. I also provide strategic and preventative advice and counseling to employers and executives.

I started my legal career as a law clerk to Williams H. Pryor Jr. of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, after which I practiced employment law for several years with two of the largest and highly-regarded international law firms: Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP in Los Angeles and Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP in Sacramento. I have...

Brian is an experienced trial attorney that has obtained numerous 7 and 8 figure verdicts and settlements. Brian recently won a record-setting medical malpractice verdict of $26.2 million, the largest medical malpractice verdict in the history of Sonoma County Brian has received numerous accolades by nationally respected legal peer review organizations. Brian has been recognized by the National Trial Lawyers as a Top 40 Under 40 Attorney in the Civil Plaintiff Division since 2017, a limited invitation extended exclusively to lawyers under the age of 40 that embody the highest standard of trial advocacy and leadership. Brian has been recognized...

Attorney Jim Filippi is the founder and principal attorney for the Filippi Law Firm, P.C. He is a native of Northern California, where he was born and raised. Jim has an extensive educational background, graduating with the following degrees: -Juris Doctor (JD) from Northwestern California University School of Law -Bachelor of Science in Law from Northwestern California University School of Law -Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California Coast University -Associates of Science in Administration of Justice from Diablo Valley College Certificate in Law Enforcement from Napa Valley College Jim is also an adjunct professor of law at Northwestern California University School of Law, from where...

Mike only represents plaintiffs and has achieved some of the highest recoveries on record on behalf of his clients in the North Bay area counties and in the State of California in certain practice areas. In 2024, Mike was lead counsel in a medical malpractice case that resulted in a jury verdict of $26.2 million for his client. Some of Mike’s other results include obtaining $37.7 million in a blended personal injury and wrongful death case; $25 million in a wrongful death case; $10.4 million in a trucking accident case, and $6.2 million in a civil rights case. Mike has...

In the last seventeen years, Law Offices of Joseph Salama has helped companies and individuals navigate successfully through the legal system. For some, this meant going before a jury, whether in federal or state court, or before an administrative law judge. For some, it meant getting out of the case as quickly and painlessly as possible. For some, it meant putting the right knowledge, documents, and systems in place to minimize the risk of litigation. But for all of them, it meant listening, understanding, and then making the commitment to meet their needs such that they could begin to outsource...

Attorney Kulvinder Singh's law practice advocates for personal injury plaintiffs, business clients and people with family, criminal and immigration cases in the greater Sacramento area.

Colby combines aggressive advocacy and compassion to assist clients through difficult times. Dedicated to helping clients navigate through complex legal matters with integrity, Colby has a tough yet sensitive approach to divorce and family law. Common sense and tenacity are hallmarks of his advocacy. Colby is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley, where he earned a B.A. in Rhetoric, with a minor in Celtic Studies, and a J.D. from the University of San Francisco (USF) School of Law, where he was the Student Commencement Speaker at his law school graduation, the Co-Chair of the USF Public...

Jean Claude (JJ) B. Mallein Jr. is an experienced business, tax and trusts and estates attorney. Dedicated to wealth preservation, he has focused his education and practice on helping California residents secure their estates and prepare for the future. As a partner at boutique tax and estate planning firm in the Silicon Valley, Mr. Mallein gained valuable experience in wealth management, estate planning, tax planning, business succession planning, trust and estate administrations, tax controversy, real estate transactions and like-kind exchange cases. He is fully prepared to tackle complex business and estate planning cases. Mr. Mallein is a Dual Certified...

Loren Barr specializes in estate and trust litigation, estate planning, and trust and estate administration. He has represented hundreds of clients in estate, trust, and elder abuse cases, and has extensive experience drafting and administering wills and trusts. He has been certified by the California State Bar of Legal Specialization as a Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law since 2004 and has served as a witness in elder abuse and trust cases. Loren has been recognized as a Northern California “Super Lawyer” every year since 2008. Loren grew up in Lafayette, California and graduated...

The difference between an adequate defense and the best defense possible is the result of knowledge, experience and reputation.

All California defense attorneys have passed the bar exam and have some knowledge of the law. Because I was in the trenches handling serious felony cases in the Placer County Public Defender’s Office, I have the experience you can only get from this type of high-intensity legal defense work.

Combining this experience with the knowledge I acquired inventing and developing the CrimeTime criminal sentencing software and Crime Finder mobile applications gives me a clear advantage when it comes to designing case resolutions that...

Gordon Young is a 25-year litigator, specializing in financial, trust and securities litigation. Gordon tries and arbitrates cases for trustees, beneficiaries, financial professionals, investment advisors, stock brokers, Wall Street banks, and broker-dealers. These cases include civil, probate and regulatory claims based on breach of fiduciary duty, breach of trust, fraud, suitability, mismanagement of mutual funds and managed accounts, the prudent investor rule, as well as employee promissory notes, up-front loans, raiding, trade secret, unfair competition and related employment claims. Gordon has successfully assisted numerous investment professionals with FINRA related expungement actions. Gordon has been recognized eleven times...

I am an accomplished California Criminal Defense Attorney. I aggressively represent clients in a wide array of criminal matters, including DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Juvenile Law, and White Collar Crime.

With years of courtroom experience, I am dedicated to comprehensive and diligent representation for those facing criminal charges. I will fight to protect my clients' rights and interests, while pursuing the best possible outcomes.

Additionally, I speak Spanish. I am honored to represent our diverse population in Northern California.

San Francisco criminal defense lawyer Seth P. Chazin is certified as a Criminal Law Specialist by the California State Board of Legal Specialization and has been named a Northern California Top 100 Lawyer. During his more than 20 years of experience, attorney Chazin has effectively defended thousands of clients accused of crimes in the Bay Area, California and in various places throughout the United States. Drawing upon his history of success, he will provide clients with the knowledge, skill and aggressiveness needed to secure the best possible results.

Sabi Mand is a zealous advocate for his clients. He works vigorously to provide effective representation and results for his clients. Sabi has worked for several Bay Area law firms handling all aspects of Family Law before starting his own practice. He has also worked as a mediator for over 15 years, and helps clients resolve their disputes amicably. Sabi has volunteered as an attorney for the Alameda County Superior Court, Family Law Division. He has very refined negotiation and interpersonal communication skills. He has been a coach and judge for the UC Hastings negotiation team. In addition, Sabi has had the...

Ms. Johns is a civil trial lawyer who has tried more than one hundred cases to verdict. She is the managing partner for Hillary Johns, Trial Lawyer which maintains offices in Beverly Hills, the Bay Area and New York City. She graduated from Occidental College in 1990 and Golden Gate University School of Law in 1993 where she graduated with Dean’s List and class honors. She is licensed to practice law in California, the California Southern, Central and Northern U.S. Federal District Courts, the District of Columbia, Montana, New York, and the New York Eastern and Southern U.S....

"I am dedicated to my clients and work hard to achieve the results needed in every case." I represent clients across various counties including San Francisco, Marin, San Mateo, Contra Costa, Alameda, Santa Clara, Napa, San Joaquin, and all other Northern California Counties. No case is too big, and no case is too small. Each case holds particular significance to the client and deserves 110% effort. This is what I do! We handle everything from traffic stop signs, to DMV suspensions, to DUI cases, to serious felonies.

Frances M. Phares is of counsel to Wisner Baum where she concentrates her practice on pharmaceutical product liability, toxic tort cases and major transportation accidents. Known for the caring attentiveness she brings to each case, Fran has been honored with the Martindale Hubbell Client Champion Silver award and the Avvo Clients’ Choice award. To schedule a free consultation, contact Wisner Baum today.