Mather Lawyers

Michael A. Hackard. Michael A. Hackard is the principal attorney of Hackard Law Corporation - a Sacramento, California firm which represents wealthy families with extensive business interests as well as clients impoverished by the wrongdoing of others. Michael and his attorneys are dedicated to clients.

Hackard Law attorneys focus on trust and estate litigation, fiduciary litigation, will contests, trust contests, elder financial abuse, trust decanting, trust beneficiary rights, trustee removal, special needs trusts, supplemental needs trusts, title to assets, family business trusts, dynasty trusts, domestic asset preservation trusts and asset protection.

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,...

Zachary Rayo brings experience, efficiency and empathy to estate planning. Mr. Rayo’s approach is people-centered. He recognizes that the legal needs and special issues differ from client to client, that each person is unique, with unique needs that must be met with efficiency, active listening and care. Mr. Rayo knows the importance of social responsibility which manifests not only in ethical decisions and practices but also in involvement in socially important causes.

Chad Johnson is a highly experienced Northern California bankruptcy attorney with over 19 years of dedicated service in the legal field. Throughout his career, Chad has been involved in the representation of over 7,000 Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases, providing expert guidance to his clients. Chad's commitment to his clients goes beyond just legal advice; he strives to provide compassionate support and clear communication, ensuring his clients feel informed and confident throughout the bankruptcy process.

Morgan Montoya graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a degree in psychology with an emphasis in early childhood development. While an undergraduate, Ms. Montoya volunteered with several different volunteer programs centered around youth. She was also an active member in the Prytanean Women’s Honor Society, the oldest collegiate women's honor society in the United States.
Ms. Montoya went on to attended Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco, California where she graduated with a certification in family law and a member of the Pro Bono Honor Society. During law school, Ms. Montoya had the opportunity...

The Law Office of David A. Martin & Associates is a full service law firm specializing in family law disputes. This firm has been serving the greater Sacramento Valley and surrounding communities since 1995. Attorney David A. Martin has built a reputation on personally and successfully representing individual clients on thousands of divorce and child custody matters. Mr. Martin and his professional staff of paralegals and attorneys are here to help you with your legal needs. From the very beginning, the goal of the firm has been to provide conscientious, aggressive, and diligent legal representation to our clients on all...

Abigail is an associate attorney in the Sacramento office of Borton Petrini, LLP. She received her bachelor’s degree in art history and studio art from University of Colorado at Boulder in 2009 and her Juris Doctor from Southwestern School of Law in 2012. As an attorney at Borton Petrini, Abigail specializes in family law. She began her law career in Los Angeles, where she worked closely with clients through all phases of general civil litigation. Later, she relocated to Sacramento and developed a passion for family law. Assisting clients to reach satisfactory conclusions to their...

Jennifer T. Campbell (also known as Jenna) is a practicing attorney who focuses her practice on estate planning, estate administration, and probate law issues, including conservatorships, guardianships, and special needs trusts. She graduated from California State University, Sacramento with a Bachelor’s of Science in Criminal Justice and a minor in Philosophy. She earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, graduating in the top ten percent of her class. As an attorney, Jenna has represented clients in numerous venue throughout California, having appeared in the Superior Courts of the Counties of...

Martin Jones has over 17 years of experience as a Criminal Defense Attorney. Martin started his career in Madera County as a public defender in the high-volume traffic court. He was promoted to Felony Supervisor for all criminal matters in a short time. A few years later, he was offered Assistant Chief Defense Attorney at the Placer County Public Defender Office. Martin Jones is one of the most experienced trial attorneys in Placer County. He handled more than 68 high-profile trials, represented hundreds of clients, and worked on hundreds of DUI cases and suppression motions, including sex crimes, homicide, death...

Mr. Chapin graduated from Adrian College with a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in 2012. He earned his Juris Doctorate in 2016 from McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento, California.

While in law school, Mr. Chapin was an Anthony M. Kennedy Fellow, a founding member of multiple student organizations, a judicial extern for the Honorable Michael S. McManus in the United States Bankruptcy Court, a member of McGeorge’s inaugural ABA Negotiation Competition travel team, and a student member of the Anthony M. Kennedy Inn of Court.

Mr. Chapin is an active member of the State Bar...

Kaushik Ranchod has committed his legal practice and career to helping people from around the world fulfill their dream of visiting, working, or living in America. He has earned a reputation for providing exceptional immigration law services, and has been a featured radio speaker on KPFA (F.M.) discussing new developments in immigration law.

Otis greatly enjoys learning languages. He speaks both Spanish and Mandarin Chinese. He believes that with increasing globalization, people need to get to know one another; a good way to start is to learn each other's language. Before practicing law, Otis lived in countries as diverse as Spain, Argentina, Japan, China and Ecuador. He received two bachelor's degrees (in Philosophy and Linguistics) from Washington State University, and he later received his law degree from Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco. While at Golden Gate, Otis received various honors and awards and placed among the top of...

Adam Garcia is a partner at Sacramento Law Group LLP where he practices consumer bankruptcy law. Adam has developed a streamlined and efficient method for processing chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcy cases. When contacting Sacramento Law Group LLP you will deal directly with an attorney and not a bankruptcy paralegal. From the first phone consultation to the final petition signing you will deal 1 on 1 with an attorney. Your case will not be handed off to a non-attorney at any point throughout your case. Adam's philosophy is to deliver a personal approach to...

Originally from Brooklyn, New York, I came to Sacramento after 4 years in the U.S. Air Force, including combat service in Southeast Asia. My time in the military and especially my youth in the streets of New York has taught me much about dealing with difficult situations. I am grateful for that education and I employ it to help my clients. I wasn't born with a silver spoon and relate well to others who worked their way up. My practice is devoted solely to Personal Injury and Wrongful Death cases on behalf of injured persons. I have never nor will I ever...

Dustin MacFarlane is an estate planning and elder law attorney with a unique background which makes him uniquely qualified to serve his clients. Prior to entering practice as an attorney in Sacramento, Dustin began his career in the long-term care industry, working with skilled nursing and assisted living facilities throughout the Central Valley and Northern California. He takes pride in the work he does in helping families provide for and protect their loved ones. Outside of his work at the firm, Dustin also hosts a weekly show on Talk 650 KSTE and is actively involved with several community organizations.

John Steiner is an attorney licensed to practice in California (state) and all four United States District Courts in California (federal).

John is the founder of Steiner Injury Law. Steiner Injury Law serves individuals in Sacramento and the rest of California who have been involved in an automobile accident or otherwise suffered injuries due to the actions or negligence of a third party.

"We have a no-fee guarantee for accident and personal injury clients. Accident and personal injury clients pay no money upfront and only pay a contingent fee if we recover for them."

Steiner Injury Law handles numerous types of personal injury...

I am a California State Bar Board CERTIFIED Bankruptcy Law Specialist. Only about 1% of attorneys are Board Certified Bankruptcy Law Specialists. I have been helping clients solve their debt problems for more than 40 years. I have taught bankruptcy law seminars for attorneys through the National Business Institute and others for 20 years. I give a Free 1-hour or more bankruptcy attorney consultation. You will get real, usable information about ALL your options and answers to all your questions without the high-pressure sales pitch. My fees are reasonable and are based on your specific situation. The services you need...

At my firm, bankruptcy is all we do. By focusing just on bankruptcy, we are able to keep our skills sharp and maintain great relationships with the local bankruptcy trustees and bankruptcy judges. Those relationships are extremely important when choosing a bankruptcy attorney.

I have been practicing law since 2001 and opened my own bankruptcy law firm in 2006. I have filed over 1,400 bankruptcy cases and have counseled with thousands of individuals about Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. My firm colleagues and I work very hard to ensure that each bankruptcy client is treated with...

Mr. Bartholomew, a native of Elk Grove, California, received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science at the University of California, Davis, and his Juris Doctor from the same institution. Formerly a partner for 15 years with the law firm of Desmond, Miller, Desmond & Bartholomew, he co-founded the firm of Bartholomew & Wasznicky in 1989. He is a retired captain in the United States Army Reserve and is a licensed real estate broker. In addition to membership in the California Bar, he is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court and the United States Tax...

I have been practicing estate and probate law since 1994. My practice is 100% focused on California probate court cases only. I pride myself on efficiency and answering my client's questions within minutes rather than days. I am a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law. I have highest ratings on numerous websites including Martindale Hubbell "AV" rated, AVVO "10.0" rated, and am a "Superlawyer." I also am a past Sacramento Bee estate and probate "expert." I speak on estate and probate law to professional groups and have been quoted in numerous articles on the...

My approach to practicing law is to make it as stress-free as possible for my clients. That means that I have created an environment where working with my firm is understandable, approachable and pleasant. I have been practicing law for approximately 15 years and my area of specialization is estate planning, which includes the drafting of wills, trusts and also handling probate matters. As mentioned previously, taking care of my clients is my top priority, and as such, I charge a flat fee for nearly all of the clients that I work with. We do not...

Ben has been practicing Estate Planning, Probate, and Elder Law since 2005. Prior to that, he was the Operations Manager and In-House Counsel for Arbitration Works, Inc., a leading provider of construction industry alternative dispute resolution services working closely with the California Contractor’s State License Board. Ben has also taught 1st-year Contracts Law and Wills & Trusts. Ben is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force Reserves, an Avionics Technician who served active duty during Operation Desert Storm. Honorably discharged as a Technical Sergeant, he was recognized several times for his excellent Mishap Prevention Program as the Squadron Safety NCO.