Contra Costa County Lawyers

Ed Kraus is a shareholder with Silicon Valley Law Group. For over 20 years he has represented individuals, small and large companies in a variety of civil and criminal litigation matters. Ed has successfully handled litigation involving employment issues, real estate, construction, commercial disputes, contract issues, unfair competition and Americans with Disabilities Act claims on behalf of businesses. Ed also handles a wide variety of criminal litigation including representing individuals and corporations accused of grand theft, embezzlement, real estate fraud, insurance fraud, environmental, trade secret violations, driving under the influence, other driving related charges and other general criminal matters.

Ed believes...

At Szeto-Wong Law, we are dedicated to protecting what matters most—your family, financial security, and fundamental rights. As an experienced divorce and family law attorney, I understand the complexities of cases involving child custody disputes, high-net-worth divorces, and asset division. Whether safeguarding investments or ensuring a fair custody arrangement, I provide strategic and compassionate counsel to guide you through the legal process. Beyond family law, our firm is committed to advocating for employee rights in cases involving workplace discrimination, wrongful termination, wage disputes, and retaliation claims. We believe in holding employers accountable and ensuring fair treatment for workers across California. With a...

I, Nick Lansdown, am a Marine Corps Veteran. After my military service, I wanted to continue helping people who have been taken advantage of, one way or another. I got into employment law because it is the single most important area of law that impacts everyday people on a daily basis. I have dedicated myself to becoming a forceful advocate for people who have been taken advantage of or discriminated against. I bring the Marine Corps motto to my practice, Honor Courage and Commitment.

RECENT JURY AND COURT TRIAL SUCCESSES*
Domestic Violence: Penal Code 242, 243, 243, 273.5 + Great Bodily Injury enhancement: Not guilty on all Four counts. Client walked.
DUI Jury Trial--Hung Jury: .18, running red light: hung jury 4-12, case dismissed.
0.01 DUI Probation (court trial),
0.05 DUI-THC, Opiates, gore point violation, drifting: Hung Jury 6-6 case dismissed,
.22 DUI Hung Jury 6-6 case dismissed,
.20 DUI Hung Jury 11-1 case dismissed,
.20 DUI Stipulated Acquittal;...

Established in 2005, my practice is devoted solely to criminal defense and fighting for my clients. My clients are treated with respect and their cases are given the attention they deserve. I pride myself in communicating with my clients and provide them with aggressive representation. If you need help, please call for a free consultation. If you decide to retain my services, I will fight equally hard for you regardless of whether you are facing a traffic citation, misdemeanor or a felony. Your case will receive the investigation and attention it needs. I started off...

Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate law, focusing on estate planning for families with children. Besides doing estate planning, I regularly file petitions in the Courts to gather loose assets into a trust after someone has died (i.e., a "Heggstad" petition) or to modify an irrevocable trust in order to correct errors or deficiencies, or add in provisions that can be beneficial to a family. Additionally, I assist with probate and trust administration of a decedent's estate or trust after they have died.

I have been practicing criminal defense for over 16 years. During that time, it has become clear that there is a tremendous need for immigration attorneys that are well-versed in the area of criminal law. I have substantial experience in both federal and state (county) courts, having defended clients accused of all types of offenses: federal drug trafficking, homicide, manslaughter, sex offenses, drug charges, gang offenses, three strikes, DUIs, robbery, burglary, misdemeanors, juvenile offenses, and more... I am a trial attorney. That means if you need to take your case to trial to safeguard your rights, you...

Experienced, dedicated, and determined Sacramento DUI attorney.

The Law Offices of David D. Fischer provides skilled criminal defense representation in both state and federal courts. With a reputation for compassionate advocacy, Mr. Fischer understands that facing criminal charges can be one of the most challenging experiences in a person's life. He approaches each case with dedication and personal attention, taking the time to understand his clients' unique circumstances and concerns. Mr. Fischer's client-focused approach means that he maintains clear communication throughout the legal process, ensuring his clients understand their options and can make informed decisions about their defense. Drawing on his extensive experience in criminal law, he develops...

Focused on immigration law throughout Northern California.

As a lawyer for over 30 years, on a daily basis, John Teter has assisted thousands of clients in achieving their business and personal goals. He draws on this wealth of real-world experience, coupled with interaction with colleagues and a lifetime commitment to continuing education, to provide his clients the best legal representation possible. It is a great source of personal pleasure to apply these tools to assist others. Mr. Teter considers each case to be a personal challenge to achieve what is best for each of his clients.

As an experienced taxation law attorney, he has the knowledge and resources...

Jessica joined Mello & Pickering LLP in January 2015. In 2011 Jessica received her undergraduate degree from Saint Mary’s College of California where she majored in political science. After graduating from Saint Mary’s, she received her law degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 2014. She was then admitted to the California State Bar in December 2014, after passing the state bar exam on her first attempt. During her law school education, Jessica gained extensive experience in family law working for the Department of Child Support Services, the San Francisco Bar Association’s family law project and a solo family...

Trademarks represent the sweat equity and goodwill you’ve built into your products or services, even your entire business. They distinguish your goods and services from those of your competition, allowing consumers to choose you instead of someone else. In essence, your marks are you.

Without the protection of a federally registered trademark, your brand or business sits at greater risk of unfair competition from far-flung operators ranging from simple businesspeople unaware of your mark to unscrupulous counterfeiters eager to sponge off your success.

Registering your marks with the USPTO protects the unique identity of your brand.

I am a startup business lawyer and litigator practicing in Silicon Valley as head of a 4-lawyer boutique firm, George Grellas & Associates. We are business lawyers with a specialty in early-stage tech startups. Since 1984, we have helped small to medium-sized businesses, startups, entrepreneurs, and executives - several thousand in all. We help form companies - fund them - sell or merge or acquire them - sell their assets - do their corporate work, employment work, contracts, leases, and standard terms - licensing, trademark, and IP work - founder and equity incentive structures - commercial deals of all types. We...

Stanwood Law protects business names, logos, and slogans through flat-fee trademark registration. Based in beautiful Campbell, California; serving clients nationwide. More information at http://www.stanwood.law.

I am Michael Shea Jr. from Shea & Shea, and I am a San Jose personal injury attorney. If you have been injured in an accident due to the negligent actions of another, then you may be entitled to file a lawsuit to collect compensatory damages. I have years of experience in fighting for the rights of the wrongfully injured, and you can look to me for the assistance that you need. Contact my firm today for the representation that you need in your case.

Lawrence (Larry) Kelly has been providing professional and courteous Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Law services for clients in the South Bay Area and beyond for 25+ years.

Lumina Immigration Law, PC, led by Sahar Mousavi, a highly experienced immigration attorney, is dedicated to reuniting families, protecting vulnerable individuals, and guiding clients through complex immigration matters. We specialize in family-based immigration, waivers (I-601, I-601A), citizenship, VAWA, U-Visas, asylum, and deportation defense. We also assist professionals and investors with employment-based immigration, including EB-1, EB-2 NIW, and E-2 visas. As an Iranian immigration attorney and Farsi-speaking lawyer, Sahar Mousavi proudly serves clients nationwide.

As the founding attorney of the San Jose-based immigration law firm Sadri Law, PC, Elham Sadri has a reputation for passionate advocacy and insightful legal counseling. Elham is a seasoned expert in Nationality and Immigration Law and specializesin subjects such as removal defense, custody, asylum, green cards, visas, and naturalization. She is dedicated to keeping families together through successful representation in immigration cases across the United States. While still a student at the PennState Law Center for Immigrants’ Rights, Elham took an active role in developing immigration solutions specifically for non-citizen crime victims, including survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault....

Marc van Niekerk is Special Counsel with Silicon Valley Law Group’s Business Litigation and Intellectual Property & Employment Group. Over the course of his career, Marc has tried more than 50 cases to verdict and also has extensive mediation experience. His practice focuses on business litigation, with special emphasis in the areas of intellectual property disputes, business torts and commercial contract disputes. During his more than 25 years in practice, Marc has counselled and represented clients in a wide array of commercial disputes including, inter alia, employee solicitation and trade secret misappropriation, business disputes, including breach of contract,...

Javed Ellahie's practice focuses on estate planning, probate, real estate law and bankruptcy. He carries a Martindale-Hubbell “AV-rating”, the highest rating of legal knowledge and ethics.
Mr. Ellahie has also served as a Trustee to the Santa Clara County Bar Association and the West-Valley Mission Community College District and on the Monte Sereno City Council.

Mr. Ellahie’s estate planning experience includes setting up estate plans such as simple and complex trusts, drafting irrevocable trusts, family limited partnership, charitable trusts and other documents that provide the maximum flexibility. Mr. Ellahie can draft wills and trusts that meet the requirements of the Islamic...

Craig Hansen has been a trusted advocate in the San Francisco Bay Area since his admission to the California State Bar in 2000. A seasoned trial and appellate attorney, he has successfully represented individuals and businesses of all sizes—from ambitious startups to Fortune 500 companies—across a wide spectrum of legal disputes. Craig began his legal career at a prominent San Jose firm, where he represented businesses, individuals, and investors in complex commercial, financial, and intellectual property litigation. He later joined a national law firm, honing his trial skills while defending major corporations such as General Motors, Ford, and Honda alongside some...

Christine Pham is a San Francisco native with over 10 years of litigation experience. Her background in litigation, bankruptcy, and knowledge of California family law, combined with her creative legal strategies and sincere compassion for her clients, has made her a recognized and trusted name in and around the Bay Area.

Christine focuses her practice on helping families and couples in a range of family law and family formation matters, including child custody and support, spousal support (alimony), dissolution of marriage (divorce), legal separation, division of property, and assisted reproduction.

Christine’s dedication to her clients is reflected in the testimonials they give...

I am currently of Counsel with Silicon Valley Law Group, where my practice encompasses a wide range of areas including advising on corporate governance, policy creation and enforcement, mergers and acquisitions, antitrust advice, cybersecurity issues, and treasury and contractual negotiations. Additionally, I handle investigations, litigation, and resolution of various disputes related to business and technology. Before joining Silicon Valley Law Group, I dedicated over 25 years to serving as in-house counsel at Lam Research Corporation, culminating in my role as the acting Chief Legal Officer. Prior to my tenure at Lam, I was engaged in private practice where I primarily focused...

Caitlin Robinett Jachimowicz is a graduate of Santa Clara University School of Law in Santa Clara, California, where she received a certificate in Public Interest and Social Justice Law. She also served as the Student Bar Association President and participated in various organizations and community service groups throughout law school. Mrs. Jachimowicz was awarded the Student Leader of the Year award in 2010 and was awarded scholarships from the NAACP and Santa Clara Law Alumni Association for her pro bono and volunteer work with underprivileged communities. Mrs. Jachimowicz was featured in the Santa Clara Law and Undergraduate magazines for her...

Since 1989, Lori has been practicing civil litigation throughout Northern California. She is experienced in civil litigation, professional malpractice, employment discrimination, labor and employment, personal injury, wrongful termination, and general business and contract disputes. Lori is licensed to practice law in both state and federal courts in California. With more than 25 years of experience, Lori Costanzo has engaged in a broad range of complex civil actions; she has handled jury and bench trials in both state and federal courts, and has served as a fierce advocate for her clients in mediation and arbitration. Her experience extends to the judicial level...

Lydia is a Certified Family Law Specialist as certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization and has experience in all aspects of family law matters, including child custody and visitation; child and spousal support; property identification, characterization, valuation and division; reimbursement claims; pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements; and domestic violence issues. Lydia also provides representation in guardianships and step-parent adoptions. Lydia serves a broad range of clients including attorneys, doctors, business owners. parents and grandparents. She is passionate about providing counsel that is empathetic and pragmatic and ensuring that her clients are aware of their options. Lydia works...

Mark J. Boskovich is a dedicated advocate for individuals and families who have been affected by injury or sexual abuse. He is known for his tireless efforts in advancing a client’s cause. Mr. Boskovich is now a proud member of the Corsiglia McMahon & Allard, L.L.P. legal team. He recognizes that healing from any wrong against your person, from sexual abuse to personal injury, is a complex, multi-step journey that is greatly influenced by the dedication and success of your legal representation. As such, he believes in empowering his clients with powerful representation and dedicated service.

While I was always interested in a legal career as I grew up and went through my years of education, it was not until I became quite involved in the civil rights movement during the 1960’s that I really began to understand how absolutely vital it was to protect the individual rights of citizens. This is especially true for persons charged with a criminal offense. People ask how I can represent “guilty” people, or those persons accused of serious crimes. The fact is I am proud and honored to do so because I deeply believe in the principles of...

I am an experienced Estate Planning, Trust, Will, Probate, Business Formation, and Civil Litigation attorney. I zealously represent clients throughout Sacramento.

Having practiced law for over 25 years, I bring a wealth of knowledge and skill to advocate for my clients' rights and interests. I am dedicated to providing personal attention and outstanding service, while pursuing the best possible outcomes.

A native of Sacramento, I returned to Elk Grove in 2001 and thereafter fulfilled my dream of opening my own practice. Outside of work, I can be found enjoying time with my wife and three children.

Contact me for a free, no obligation...

I assist our clients with all aspects of the estate planning process, including: the creation and/or modification of an estate plan, providing guidance upon the incapacity of a client, engaging in Medi-Cal planning, and helping the client’s trusted loved ones through the process of administrating the estate plan upon the client’s passing. When I meet with clients, I make an effort to provide an open and friendly space where the clients may ask their questions and feel that their concerns are being heard. I am proud to be the owner of a law office that values our clients’ peace of...

Coastside attorney specializing in estate planning and real estate law. Call 650-762-9090 for a free 30-minute consultation in my Pacifica office or in your home. Happy to visit assisted living facilities as well....I love seniors!

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...

JAHAN C. SAGAFI is the partner-in-charge of the firm’s San Francisco office, where he represents workers in employment class actions challenging discrimination, wage and hour abuses, Fair Credit Reporting Act violations, and other types of exploitation. He has won a jury trial for a nationwide class of approximately 1,000 technical support workers, an en banc appeal in the Ninth Circuit, and many settlements to recover backpay for overtime compensation, meal and rest breaks, vacation benefits, discriminatory pay and promotion gaps, and more.

Mr. Sagafi has represented a wide array of workers throughout the country, including HVAC service technicians,...

I grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, joined the Marine Corps and then went to law school. After my active duty time as a trial attorney, I became a senior executive in the debt buying and collections industry on the East Coast. I spent 7 years buying and collecting debts and even running a law firm that collected consumer debt exclusively. I know all the tricks.

I founded The Cardoza Law Corporation to bring the truth to consumers and help you get what you deserve from illegal debt collectors, credit reporting agencies, robo-callers, and businesses that just plain rip...

Jubin J. Sharifi, is the founding attorney at the Sharifi Firm, APC. He graduated from California State University Northridge in 1996, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on Finance and Marketing. In 2000, he received his J.D. from Southwestern University School of Law, located in Los Angeles California. Jubin was admitted to the State Bar of California in 2001 and is also licensed to practice law in the State of Florida.

Jubin clerked in the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office, defending the City of Los Angeles against civil claims made against the city in a...

The Law Offices of Douglas Horngrad and Sam O’Keefe have been a preeminent criminal defense firm since 1989, trying cases in the nine Bay Area counties and beyond. The firm is on the cutting edge of criminal law, utilizing novel legal theory and thorough investigation, and the attorneys are known for their responsiveness, discretion, around-the-clock availability, and total devotion to clients. Sam O’Keefe is a native of San Francisco and started working at the Law Offices of Douglas Horngrad & Sam O'Keefe in 2009. He has extensive experience handling misdemeanor and felony cases in both state and federal courts in California....