Echo Lake Lawyers

I am a 30 year veteran of the United States Navy. I retired as a Captain. I went to law school to fulfill a lifelong passion and now I am working hard to protect the rights of those in need of legal help and navigating through our excellent, though complex legal system.

Ms. Vance graduated Summa Cum Laude from Portland State University and received a Bachelor of Science degree in criminology. She went on to attend Cal Northern School of Law in Chico, California where she earned a Masters degree in Legal Studies and a Juris Doctorate degree. She currently sits as Trustee on the board of Trustees at Cal Northern School of Law. Ms. Vance worked as a social worker for 16 years prior to attending law school. Ms. Vance’s experience as a social worker gives her a deep understanding of families, human behavior and provides a well-rounded and empathetic advocate...

I have been handling Juvenile Delinquency matters since 2007. I accept only Court appointed cases.

Roberto Jimenez, Jr. was born and raised in Stockton, California, the center of the Central Valley. He started his legal career in 2019 at a prominent law firm in Stockton, representing employees and small businesses in addition to tackling a wide range of other legal matters. Following his time at the Stockton law firm, Mr. Jimenez’s experience and knowledge achieved him recognition and employment by one of United States’ largest and well-known employment litigation law firms in Sacramento. At the large law firm, Mr. Jimenez defended large nationwide businesses in a wide range of employment disputes. With this wealth of...

For fifteen years I worked criminal and family law in the Court House as a Court Clerk. I bring that experience to you.

MICHAEL R. NORTON attended the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts with Highest Honors in 1975. He attended U.C./Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco and was admitted to the bar in 1978. He has been a trial attorney since 1978, first with the San Joaquin County Office of the Public Defender, then as a member of Rishwain, Ellis and LeBeouf in Stockton. In 1988, Michael opened his own practice, which has been growing steadily ever since. His practice focuses exclusively on family law and related matters. Michael...

I have represented clients in employment matters since 1988. This includes cases in State Court, Federal Court, the Civil Service Commission, the California State Personnel Board, and private arbitrations pursuant to arbitration agreements. We are very proud of our success rate, in handling these cases for employees.

Judith Goodman focuses her practice on immigration law, including deportation defense, family visas, and citizenship. She is knowledgeable and experienced in these areas and in the immigration consequences of criminal convictions. Judith received her law degree from the University of California at Berkeley and spent her first 3 years as a lawyers assisting judges. She then worked in a civil law firm, and has been concentrating on immigration since 2002. Judith speaks Spanish fluently, and the majority of her clients are Spanish-speakers, but she assists clients of all nationalities.

At the Law Office of Amanda D. Berger we have the passion and drive to help you with your family law, estate planning or criminal matter. Our office will provide you with effective and zealous representation. We believe in protecting your rights because we honestly care about the outcome of your case. Ms. Berger is a Certified Family Law Specialist* and has the experience to handle your complex family law matters. Our team will be there for you every step of the way while you are walking through your legal matter. By contacting our office you will be taking the right...

Prior to becoming an attorney, Sara worked as a paralegal for over 9 years with 8 years in family law. She understands the dedication, compassion, and assistance that each client needs and deserves through, what can be, one of the most stressful and difficult times in their lives. Sara believes that an attorney should not come into the case to cause more conflict and stress, but rather to assist and guide her client’s through an already stressful and emotional time. Sara went to paralegal school, and then law school with the desire to work in the area of family law. She...