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Catherine Closson Vance
Oroville, CA Attorney with 30 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
For 26 years, I have chosen to focus on family law and only family law. This means I have depth--there is nothing in family law I have not seen, done, researched, figured out and accomplished.
I am now at the fortunate time in my career where I choose to maintain a relatively small caseload. What does this mean for you? It means your calls, texts and e-mails are answered within minutes or hours--not days. When you call, you will talk to me, not a staff member who will take a message, and no--you will not be charged...
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Daniel Lee Ledford
Oroville, CA Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
UC Berkeley School of Law Boalt Hall
Daniel Ledford is here to help clients through their legal complications. Our goal is to provide the most effective legal representation available. Although this is a stressful time, we are here to make sure your legal rights are preserved. As a former Deputy District Attorney, Daniel Ledford knows how the system works from the inside. He brings that inside knowledge to advance his clients' interests.
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Desiree J. Vance
Oroville, CA Lawyer
Estate Planning and Probate
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...
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Robert Lee Marshall
OROVILLE, CA Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
CAL Northern School of Law
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Mr. Robert LeRoy Hewitt
Oroville, CA Lawyer with 51 years of experience
Estate Planning
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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Jared Hastey
Marysville, CA Attorney with 6 years of experience
Employment, Family, Municipal and Real Estate
Lincoln Law School of Sacramento
I joined the Rich, Fuidge, Bordsen & Galyean, Inc. in 2017 as an associate attorney. Prior to joining the firm, I started a property management and real estate sales business with my wife. I am also a California Real Estate Broker.
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David R Lane
Marysville, CA Lawyer with 51 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
University of California, Davis, School of Law
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Jackie Marie Howard
Roseville, CA Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning and Probate
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Jackie Marie Howard, Attorney At Law, devotes her practice to trusts, wills, powers of attorney, probate and trust administration.
Jackie has over 27 years of experience in estate planning, trusts and probates. Jackie provides compassionate representation for her clients.
Jackie Marie Howard, Attorney At Law, is located in Placer County, which is where Jackie grew up. Jackie started her estate law practice in 1999 in Roseville, California.
Contact Jackie for your private, complimentary consultation today!
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Mohammad Mokarram
Marysville, CA Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Foreclosure Defense
Lincoln University
Attorney Mokarram has focused on Bankruptcy Law since 2009 and has a good rapport with our local Trustees and Judges. Attorney Mokarram cares about his clients and understands the difficult process people go through during the bankruptcy process.
PAYMENT PLAN: It is only $100 to hire us to start working on your case and we offer payment plans.
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Christopher Walsh
Grass Valley, CA Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Oak Brook College of Law
Walsh Law is led by Chris Walsh, a former homicide prosecutor, and Chief Assistant District Attorney, with extensive jury trial experience. An attorney for more than 19 years, Chris Walsh is an accomplished trial lawyer and has a broad range of specialized experience in the field of criminal law. As a prosecutor, Walsh was assigned the most serious cases in the offices where he worked. Walsh tried numerous sexual assaults, gang, driving under the influence, and homicide cases. He has personally tried more than 100 jury trials. Walsh was twice selected as Prosecutor of the Year. He is a member...
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Susan Marie Hearne
Chico, CA Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Chapman University and California State University - Chico
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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Pauldeep Bains
Roseville, CA Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Sacramento Bankruptcy Lawyer was formed by local Sacramento bankruptcy attorney Pauldeep Bains with the specific intent of delivering impeccable personal service to all clients while utilizing a streamlined process to promote efficiency and a stress-free atmosphere. When contacting Sacramento Bankruptcy Lawyer, you will deal directly with Mr. Bains from the initial consultation all the way through the completion of your Bankruptcy case. Your case will not be handed off to a paralegal or staff member at any point during your case. Mr. Bains’ philosophy is to provide a personalized, hands-on attorney-client relationship in a detailed, logical, and respectful manner. ...
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Jeffrey Wood
Rocklin, CA Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
When everything is on the line, attorney Jeffrey Wood is who you should turn to. With more than 20 years of prior experience as a highly accomplished prosecutor, Mr. Wood uses his unique perspective and knowledge of the justice system to build the best defense for his clients.
While at the District Attorney’s Office, Mr. Wood supervised the Family Protection Unit which handled domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse and abduction, elder abuse, child molestation. Due to his successful leadership, he was promoted to the Assistant District Attorney, where he supervised the supervisors. During Mr. Wood's time with the...
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D. Michael Phillips
Grass Valley, CA Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
PHILLIPS PERSONAL INJURY.
WE ALWAYS PROTECT THE UNDERDOG. We are passionate about protecting our clients and you shouldn’t have to pay for the mistakes of others. We can help you determine if you have a case, deal with insurers to negotiate a settlement, and identify all possible defendants to help you recover FULL AND FAIR compensation for your injury.
Not all law firms are the same, especially Plaintiff trial firms, or more specifically, personal injury law firms. Unlike other lawyers on this site, Phillips Personal Injury is FOCUSED 100% to representing individuals and families who have been harmed by the acts...
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Angeles Susi Carrion
Yuba City, CA Attorney with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
CAL Northern School of Law
Angeles “Susi” Carrion grew up in the local area before serving in the U.S. Army. After completing her military service, Ms. Carrion became a Court Clerk in the North Las Vegas Municipal Court. Later, she became a State Certified Spanish Court Interpreter in Nevada, where she interpreted both criminal and civil cases. Ms. Carrion has also interpreted for various law enforcement agencies. Ms. Carrion is the only private attorney in Colusa County that is able to communicate directly with her Spanish speaking clients without the use of an interpreter.
Ms. Carrion attended Cal-Northern School of Law in Chico, California where she...
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Wraymond Plummer
Auburn, CA Attorney with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
For over 20 years, Wray Plummer has defended juvenile delinquency charges in Sacramento and Placer Juvenile Court where he has represented thousands of juveniles charged with all levels of crime from theft to murder. He has extensive experience defending Welfare and Institutions Code 707 transfer hearings (request to transfer case to adult court).
We understand protecting a youth's future is paramount, and legal motions to seal juvenile records are included in every legally eligible case we represent. These motions are very often successful rendering the youth without any "conviction" and the juvenile records are deemed "legally never to have...
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Joseph Maloney
Auburn, CA Attorney with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment and Personal Injury
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
I am an AV-Rated attorney who represents workers in employment disputes and people who have been hurt in accidents. I represented the United States as a Department of Justice lawyer for 22 years, and I bring the experience I gained there to help real people.
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Dillon R. Whitsett
Chico, CA Lawyer with 6 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Products Liability
CAL Northern School of Law
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...
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Nikki Farris
Chico, CA Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Business, Estate Planning and Foreclosure Defense
The University of Denver Sturm College of Law
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...
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Christopher Dietrich
Roseville, CA Attorney with 10 years of experience
(916) 504-2610
915 Highland Pointe Drive, Suite 250
Roseville, CA 95678
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
University of California - Davis
Christopher W. Dietrich is the principal attorney of Dietrich Family Law practicing in the areas of Family Law (including Divorce, Legal Separation, Annulments, Child Custody and Domestic Violence Proceedings), Estate Planning, Probate, and Estate Administration. Prior to establishing Dietrich Family Law Mr. Dietrich directed the Sacramento operations of the Modesto based firm the Law Office of Thomas P. Hogan practicing in the same areas of law. He is an active member of the Sacramento County Bar Association where he has served on several committees. He also volunteers his time for Empower Yolo in Woodland to assist low...
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Doug Van Breemen
Rocklin, CA Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Western State University College of Law
If you have been arrested or charged with a crime, I can help you by fighting these charges for you.
I was a 20-year prosecutor in Placer County, which makes me perfectly suited to handle your case.
My family and I have been in the area for 24 years. I like rescue animals, fishing and football.
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Mark H. Sollitt
Auburn, CA Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Humphrey's Coll School of Law
Mark Sollitt has been a specialist DUI and criminal defense attorney since 1994 and is licensed by the State Bar of California. He serves clients in Placer County and Nevada County.
Mark Sollitt will aggressively litigate all issues that might lead to you avoiding a conviction. All defenses will be considered. Every attempt to reduce penalties will be taken. He will prepare your case, thoroughly investigate any evidence, and represent you in court.
He is dedicated to protecting the freedom, reputation, and constitutional rights of each of his clients. Schedule a consultation now. http://sollittlaw.com/
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Matthew Stevan Luzaich
Chico, CA Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Golden Gate University School of Law
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.
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Michael Thomas Lynch
Auburn, CA Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationAnimal, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Employment
Empire School of Law
I am Michael Thomas Lynch, Attorney at Law. For years, individuals across the region have turned to my law firm for help when they get arrested and need a criminal defense attorney or when they need civil litigation assistance. Bar Admissions: California, 2005 Education: Empire College Law School, Santa Rosa, California J.D. - 2004 Major: Litigation, Evidence, Trial. Humboldt State University, Arcata, California B.A. - 1986 Major: Zoology Professional Associations and Memberships: California State Bar, Placer...
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Ryan James Couzens
Auburn, CA Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
University of California, Berkeley School of Law and University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
“I know what motivates DA’s, what drives their decisions. I know what it takes for them to prove a case.” Ryan brings the advantage of having spent sixteen years on the other side, prosecuting cases for the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office. Ryan conducted 46 jury trials. As an Assistant Chief Deputy District Attorney, Ryan supervised Yolo’s felony trial teams, Case Charging Unit, and Major Crimes Unit before deciding to move into criminal defense. His insight into prosecution strategies is invaluable to his clients.
According to founding partner, David Cohen, “Ryan had a reputation in Yolo as...
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Lauren Patrick
Roseville, CA Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Lauren Pruett is a Partner and shareholder of Gale, Angelo, Johnson & Patrick 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...
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Gabriel Brandon Lenhart
Grass Valley, CA Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Probate
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
At The Law Offices of Gabriel Lenhart, our focus is on our clients’ well being and protection, rather than the fees they pay us. That is why we focus on protecting and preserving our clients’ assets using the latest Estate Planning practices. Our unique planning methodology combines Estate Planning, VA Benefits Planning, and Medicaid asset preservation planning techniques and strategies. These strategies, combined with our values based approach, enable us to work seamlessly with families to create an Estate Plan that our clients’ can truly rely upon. At The Law Offices of Gabriel Lenhart,...
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Dan Koukol
Auburn, CA Attorney with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
University of the Pacific
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...
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Erik M. Aanestad
Grass Valley, CA Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning
Florida Coastal School of Law
Erik Aanestad was raised in Nevada County and is a graduate of Nevada Union High School. He is an estate planning attorney licensed to practice in both California and Nevada. Erik counsels and finds solutions for his clients in all areas of estate planning, trust and probate law and also assists clients through the process of trust administration. These are Erik’s areas of legal expertise and he focuses his work on these specific areas of law. During his legal career, Erik has spent time volunteering as a guardian ad litem (also known as a CASA) representing...
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Tim Riswold
Auburn, CA Lawyer
Free ConsultationEstate Planning
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
I am lucky to be an estate planning and probate attorney in Auburn, California. I work just up the road from where I grew up in Newcastle.
Before attending law school at McGeorge, I spent a few years in Los Angeles. I loved going to class at U.C.L.A., but didn't care for the congestion of people and cars. So, I moved back, got married, and thought about the future.
I ended up convincing my wife to attend law school with me. It was a good thing I did, for I had the best study partner in our class. She graduated...
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Jim Filippi
Rocklin, CA Lawyer
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
Northwestern California University School of Law and Northwestern California University School of Law
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...
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Frank Lawrence
Grass Valley, CA Lawyer with 33 years of experience
578 Sutton Way, No. 246
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Appeals and Native American
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Frank has nearly 30 years of experience representing tribal governments and entities in a broad range of tribal, federal and state law matters, with an emphasis on sovereignty and jurisdictional issues. Frank’s practice includes appellate, civil and administrative litigation in tribal, federal and state courts and agencies. He has extensive experience advising tribal councils, developing tribal codes, ordinances, resolutions and policies, creating tribal governmental and economic development entities, and counseling clients in all aspects of federal Indian law, contracts, administrative law, employment issues, and environmental law, among other areas. Frank has written numerous amicus curie briefs for...
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Maria Amaya
Chico, CA Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
CAL Northern School of Law
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...
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Patrea Rose Bullock
ROSEVILLE, CA Attorney with 30 years of experience
(916) 672-8443
1420 East Roseville Parkway, Suite 140-335
ROSEVILLE, CA 95661-4042
Free ConsultationLincoln University Law School
I am a loving wife and mother of two incredible young men, who are the loves of my life. I am passionate about dachsunds (Rosie, Cosmo and Zoey) and mentoring young lawyers. My mission is to educate and help California consumers regarding their Lemon Law rights.
Long before I knew about the Lemon Law, we had a Jeep that was a lemon. We were so frustrated with both the car and the dealership that we ended up trading it in to CarMax, losing money as the vehicle had depreciated. Had we known about the Lemon Law, we could have...
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Adam David Sorrells
Chico, CA Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Products Liability
CAL Northern School of Law
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.
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Matthew Clinton Smith
Yuba City, CA Attorney with 12 years of experience
Criminal Defense and Personal Injury
Dedicated lawyer who fights for his clients in and out of the courtroom.
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Frederick William Penney
Chico, CA Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Brigham Young Univ J Reuben Clark LS UT
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...
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David Gregory Cohen
Auburn, CA Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
David G. Cohen founded the Cohen Defense Group in 2017 with the retirement of noted Placer County Criminal Defense Lawyer, Mark A. Berg. David had joined the Law Offices of Mark A. Berg in 1996. Mr. Cohen is a certified Criminal Law Specialist by the California Board of Legal Specialization and has been involved in representing defendants in felony and misdemeanor cases in California for over 20 years. His current caseload in the firm includes felony cases, “three strike” cases, drug crimes, and homicides. Moreover, Mr. Cohen is the firm’s primary attorney driving under the influence cases...
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Mr. William Gordon Walker III
Nevada City, CA Attorney with 40 years of experience
Appeals, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
Bill came to Nevada City in 1983 to join the Nevada County Public Defendner's office at a time when he was the youngest attorney ever to practice in the county. He was the attorney for that office in Truckee Court for several years, while practicing Juvenile Law and Misdemeanor defense in Nevada City's Court. For most of his nearly 21 years in the Public Defendner's office, Bill handled the most serious and complicated felony cases, and help train and mentor some of the other attorneys in the office. Bill retired from the office in 2004, to pursue...
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Michael Wayne Cooper
Paradise, CA Attorney with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense and Divorce
UC Davis School of Law King Hall
Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law:
I provide a complete range of estate planning, elder law, probate, trust administration, veterans pension and Medi-Cal eligibility services. I work with clients to create and implement an estate plan specifically designed with them in mind, including their family, their business, their property and their personal wishes. This includes preparation of Durable Powers of Attorney for Health Care and Durable Powers of Attorney for Asset Management.
Family Law:
I have over 30 years of experience in family law. Besides being a highly trained, experienced and knowledgeable family lawyer, I am personally and professionally sensitive to the concerns...