Mad River Lawyers

Arthur Nielsen has represented both families and businesses, in large and small law firms, for 26 years. His early legal experience was as a corporate attorney at major law firms in New York City, Minneapolis, and Silicon Valley, representing institutional clients with corporate financing and securities transactions. The first four years of Arthur’s legal career were on the legal side of the sort of mortgage-backed securities Michael Lewis describes in his books “Liar’s Poker” and “The Big Short.” He has no regrets about not sticking with it.

As more of a small-town attorney since 2002, Arthur represents families and small businesses...

Dr. Danny Weil is a public interest attorney specializing in land use and public policy. He is also an author of many books on public policy and education.

Lawrence is a recognized California expert in civil litigation, employment, wage-and-hour, and non-profit law. Trained in mediation and conflict resolution at Pepperdine Law School’s Strauss Institute for Dispute Resolution and Phoenix Strategies, Mr. Glasner has mediated significant cases to win-win solutions for parties ranging from individuals to major international NGOs. As a private attorney, he mediated over 400 litigated cases to successful resolution representing plaintiffs and defendants in employment, personal injury, defamation, elder abuse, business, and other civil matters, including class actions. Martindale-Hubbell, a certification signifying a lawyer’s peers rank him at the highest level of professional excellence, and ethics rated...

Dillon Whitsett earned his Juris Doctorate degree from Cal Northern School of Law in 2017, where he was awarded numerous scholarly accolades and graduated as valedictorian at the top of his class. He immediately took and passed the difficult California State Bar exam on his first try and was officially sworn in as a practicing attorney. Mr. Whitsett now handles personal injury cases at Penney & Associates’ Chico office.

Prior to becoming an attorney, Mr. Whitsett displayed a passion for advocating. He volunteered in several county civil courthouses teaching self-help classes to pro per litigants, worked alongside numerous judges, and contracted...

Lead Attorney Susan Hearne was a Peace Officer for the State of California for over 25 years, a Probation Officer in Riverside County, and a Deputy District Attorney in Butte County. She trained police officers and teaches at the local college. If you need a Butte County, Glenn County or Chico DUI or Criminal Defense Attorney, call us.
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My practice has been focused on criminal defense since 2003. I have experience at every stage of proceedings from the first court appearance through trial.

In addition to the years of practice and dozens of jury trials, I served as a Deputy Public Defender and still regularly accept court-appointments to represent those clients who are unable to afford private representation.

Before practicing law, I worked in the telecommunications sector in the mobile phone industry and later for one of Washington State's first internet service businesses.

Divorce, child custody, visitation, family law, alimony, and child support lawyer in Sonoma and Mendocino Counties. Our family law offices are in Santa Rosa, Ukiah, and Petaluma. Check out client testimonials on our website www.winecountryfamilylaw.com

Broad experience across the country in complex civil matters of significance, worked in Maine, New York, Delaware, Tennessee, Wisconsin and all courts in California. Experienced mediator, skilled listener. Served as a Superior Court Temporary Judge in San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, Solano, and Siskiyou Counties. Former Adjunct Law Professor.

Attorney Gregg Cohen brings more than 30 years of experience in criminal law to his clients who face charges in Redding, and throughout Shasta County and the surrounding Northern California communities. He advocates for clients in cases ranging from traffic offenses and drunk driving to drug charges, juvenile offenses and domestic abuse. Mr. Cohen spent 20 years as the elected district attorney for Tehama County. Prior to that, he worked as deputy district attorney for both Shasta and Tehama counties, and he served as a federal prosecutor for the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of California. Having completed an...

Trusts and Estate Planning Offices in Pleasanton and Mendocino. California estate planning attorney Debra DeCarli has been a lawyer since 1994. She received both her J.D. and Master of Public Affairs degrees from the University of Texas. Debra's unique background led to her professional commitment to estate planning for all types of families. Debra enjoys the estate planning complexities unique to non-traditional or blended families, families with young children, older couples and individuals who do not have children, and folks interested in charitable giving. Virtual meetings and flexible scheduling are available. Call Debra DeCarli at Pleasanton office: 925-568-2350 Mendocino office: 707-937-2701 Or use our...

Mike Darlington - Uniquely Qualified To Protect Your Interests

I have litigated and negotiated thousands of divorces. For 15 years I was called upon as a judge pro tem (temporary judge) in the family law courts of San Bernardino County. For over 10 years I held the contract to advocate for minor children in custody cases in the Rancho Cucamonga courts. These experiences give me a unique perspective, enabling me to more fully understand the legal issues at play and how the judge will view your case.

I am familiar with every stage of the legal process, from filing the initial paperwork...

Clients call me when they want help, irrespective of the type of law. All my clients know I will network them to the lawyer who can best help them specifically with their problem. I specialize in the return of property that has been seized by law enforcement either during a vehicle stop or during the execution of a search warrant. Because of my business experience, often my clients ask me to set up businesses and want my advice on creating legitimate streams of income, opening bank accounts and paying taxes so they can sleep at night. ...

The Law Offices of Matthew S. Luzaich is a Criminal & DUI Defense Law Firm located in Chico, CA. It defends criminal cases in the counties of Butte, Glenn, Sutter, Tehama, and Yuba. It provides a free legal consultation with a local Chico criminal defense lawyer.

Having to hire an attorney to get compensation for your injury is difficult, and something no one wants to go through.

What I am asked, and what I am here to answer for you.

1) Do I have a case? Call me and we can discuss

2) I am hurting and don't have insurance, what do I do? Call me, I have a network of Dr's and Physical therapist I can refer you to, who will only be paid if your case is settled,

3) How long does this take? To be blunt, it varies, we settle your case as fast as it...

Originally a double science pre-med major at the state university, I am a Certified Legal specialist in California workers' compensation practicing in Mendocino county in northern California. I have an office in Point Arena California and regularly appear before the Santa Rosa WCAB. I started my legal career working for the Alternate Defense Office of the Fresno County Public Defender representing criminal defendants, before I switched to workers compensation defense, and finally to an applicant practice in 2004. From 2010 until 2014 I represented approximately 24% of all NBA claims in California. I have conducted in person trials...

As a mother of four children, Nikki Farris understands the pressure of being responsible and taking care of family. When you fall into debt, it's not only you but those who depend on your that are in danger of financial ruin. If you cannot handle the debt, Attorney Nikki Farris can help you file for bankruptcy and find debt relief through various means. Nikki is experienced in bankruptcy law, as well as estate planning and business law. As a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, Nikki is held accountable to high standards of legal service for her...

Following his admission to the bar he briefly worked for a nationwide personal injury firm. Due to numerous requests from potential clients, he opened the law firm of Penney and Associates in 1992. Mr. Penney as a young lawyer was contracted by a national law firm to take a number of their difficult cases to trial. Within six months of passing his bar he was lead trial lawyer in a large Superior Court personal injury case. Early in his career Mr. Penney has been featured in magazines, newspapers and on the local nightly news about a number of cases. The...

My practice is focused on individuals and small businesses and helping them to create estate and business succession plans that address the client's concerns and needs. I represent consumers in chapter 7 bankruptcies, as well as probate, trust administration, guardianship, conservatorship and adoption cases. I represent individuals throughout Lake County (including Middletown, Lakeport, Clearlake, Kelseyville, Lucerne, Clearlake Oaks, Glenhaven, Nice and Upper Lake) and surrounding counties. Prior to practicing law, I worked in Banking, Community Development and Education.

Dui ONLY. Lawyer in Chico 43+ years. www.California-dui-lawyers.org designates as "SPECIALIST" member.. The ratings are NOT paid for like most ads on the internet or on bill boards etc like Google etc. When you go to www.California-dui-lawyers.com. click on Butte County because lawyers are listed by where their main office is located. Also see my web site at www.duiking.com. I currently have five lawyers who have more experience than any lawyers from Sacramento to the Oregon border. Although we have satellite offices in Glenn County and Sacramento, our main office is located at 1339 esplanade, Chico ....

Catherine graduated Hastings College of Law and UC Berkeley to become one of north state's finest lawyers.

Catherine King enjoys direct contact with clients and meeting their needs to achieve a hopeful resolution to matters of concern.

For more than a decade, Benjamin Mainzer has built a reputation as a skilled and tenacious attorney. His practice emphasizes personal injury, wrongful death, and other types of tort litigation. Ben has litigated in state and federal court and has argued before the California Supreme Court, Third District Court of Appeal, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He has earned a “superb” rating by the attorney rating service, AVVO–the highest rating possible—and has been recognized as a “Top 40 under 40” by the National Trial Lawyers.

Why You Should Retain My Services

I have extensive jury and bench trial criminal litigation experience. District Attorneys know that I am willing to go to trial and fight for my client's rights.
I offer flat fee retainer agreements to reduce client's costs in Conservatorship and Guardianship matters. I am experienced in LPS (mental health), Probate Conservatorships , Limited Conservatorship cases, and Guardianships, representing both petitioner and conservatees.
I have both personal and professional experience in the area of disabled rights, as an attorney and parent of a disabled child. Institutions often fail to serve the very people they should be...

Michael D. Raysor was born and raised in rural Shasta County, California. He is the son of a forester and a horticulturalist. He maintains a large vegetable garden and a small orchard with the goal of becoming self sufficient.

Mr. Raysor is a graduate of West Valley High School and Shasta College. In 2000, he moved to the Bay Area to attend UC Berkeley, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in Economics and History. In 2008, Mr. Raysor graduated from Golden Gate School of Law in San Francisco, where he earned a joint Juris...

Mirko Ivanovic is the Managing Partner at Ivanovic & Lucius, P.C, an attorney with extensive corporate experience, and has served as a law enforcement professional for nearly twenty years. His practice is focused on corporate consulting, estate planning, elder abuse, family law, finance, general counsel services, immigration, and personal injury law. Before becoming an attorney, Mirko held key executive roles in both public and private entities, contributing significantly to their growth and development. He served as a top-level manager for a $1.8 billion corporation and held executive positions in consulting, finance, and marketing sectors. Additionally, Mirko actively participated on the board...

Douglas A. Wright has established a reputation as the go-to attorney for estate planning matters, succession planning, living trusts, wills, probate, and business law matters.

Doug holds a Juris Doctor from University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, and was awarded the Witkin Award for Academic Excellence in Professional Responsibility (Ethics). Doug also spent a summer studying in the prestigious International Legal Studies program in Salzburg Austria with United States Supreme Court Justice Anthony M. Kennedy. Doug completed his undergraduate studies at UCLA and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science.

Doug is admitted to the California Supreme Court,...

Joseph A. Hernández is an Applicant's Workers' Compensation. Attorney Mr. Hernández received his Bachelor of Science from the University of California at Berkeley. He subsequently graduated from the University of California School of Law at Davis. Mr. Hernández has worked for in the Workers' Compensation field for over 35 years. In 1986 he joined Gray & Prouty, a work comp defense firm, handling workers' compensation matters as well as civil defense. Mr. Hernández now dedicates 100% of his time to helping injured workers with his legal service in the Eureka, Crescent City and Redding, California areas. Mr. Hernández looks forward to...

Mr. Gomes was raised in Siskiyou County, California. He graduated from California State University, Chico with a degree in Political Science in 1996, and obtained his Juris Doctorate and certificates in public interest and high technology law from Santa Clara University School of Law in 1999. During law school he interned in and directed the Consumer Law Program at the East San Jose Community Law Center, worked in the legal department at Computer Curriculum Corporation, and externed for Magistrate judge Patricia V. Trumbull at the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, in San Jose. After law...

Siles & Foster is devoted exclusively to representing injured and disabled workers with Workers’ Compensation, Social Security Disability and SSI claims. Our Attorneys are certified specialists in Workers’ Compensation. We also represent individuals before the Bankruptcy Court for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy protection.

Jameson Sheehan earned his undergraduate degree from California State University, Chico, and a Master’s Degree and his Juris Doctorate from Cal Northern School of Law. He has been a member of the California State Bar since 2019.

Jameson’s legal education and experience spans over a decade; his more than 10 years as a paralegal in various aspects of trusts, estates, business transactions, real estate transactions, contract litigation, workers’ compensation, and general civil litigation has given him a wide breadth of knowledge and experience to the benefit of his clients.

Jacob believes in rigorous preparation and outworking the other side. He is an advocate for his clients and works relentlessly to provide the best results possible and in the best interest of his clients.

EXPERIENCE Prior to earning my Juris Doctor Degree I worked as a Paralegal for numerous Law Firms in Chico, Yuba City, Monterey and Santa Cruz, California. In the 15 years employed as a Paralegal I acquired extensive experience in the areas of Criminal Defense, DUI, Personal Injury, Family Law, and Workers Compensation, under the direct supervision of highly skilled attorneys. In 2002 I was hired as an Associate Attorney with Law Offices of Matthew E. Williamson, a Firm based in Monterey and Pebble Beach, California. In 2003 I became a full partner of the Chico based office, and in 2004...

I have represented clients in thousands of DUI cases, where the procedures and science can get very complicated.

I have also represented clients in some of the most serious crimes one can think of, including sexual crimes and murder.

I was born and raised in Northern California. I have been practicing law in our local courts for over a decade now, as a criminal defense attorney and prosecutor. I've seen both sides, and I have a unique set of skills and experience which I can use to fight for your interests.

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Hi, I'm Judd! I am an experienced patent and trademark attorney based in California, serving clients both domestically and internationally. With offices located in both Northern and Southern California, I am able to provide clients throughout the world with personalized and effective legal solutions. My areas of expertise include patent prosecution, litigation, trademark registration, and disputes. I am committed to staying up-to-date with the latest developments in patent and trademark law and am an active member of the National Association of Patent Practitioners and the Los Angeles Intellectual Property Law Association. I take pride in helping clients protect their intellectual property assets...

As a Chico and California personal injury lawyer, I have 30 years of experience obtaining large settlements and winning trials for my clients. I have been lead counsel in more than 25 trials. I have tried and won cases in both State and Federal Court, against some of the largest businesses and insurance companies around. At the Law Offices of Adam Sorrells, we strive to provide excellence and personalized service to our clients. All phone calls are taken or promptly returned, and we keep you informed at all times of the status of your case. Check out our many reviews...

Santa Rosa criminal defense lawyer Ronald Dinan is the founder of Ronald Dinan & Associates, where he and a team of legal professionals offer diligent representation to Northern California residents who have found themselves charged with a crime. In his nearly 40-year career, Mr. Dinan has handled 12,000+ cases, and as a result he has a sophisticated understanding of the California justice system. He is a member of a number of professional organizations, including California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and National College for DUI Defense. In 2013, he founded the VA Free Legal...

Nicole graduated from Butte Glenn Community College with an Associates of Arts degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences before attending California State University, Chico where she received a degree in Journalism, Option in News Ed. with a minor in Criminal Justice. While attending CSU Chico, she received a scholarship for academics and performance.

After attending CSU Chico, Nicole Reimer received her Juris Doctorate at Cal Northern School Of Law in Chico, California. While attending Cal Northern School Of Law, she was the salutatorian of her graduating class after having received the second highest grade point average for every year of her...

I have been a bankruptcy lawyer since 1988. I have helped thousands of people solve their debt problems and start a new life. Please watch my video to learn more about me.