Riverside County Lawyers

Raeet (Rita) D. Taddesse is a Partner with Fernandez & Lauby LLP. She has handled a wide variety of complex matters, including quasi class actions, professional liability, securities fraud, intellectual property, trade secrets, unfair competition, slip & fall, construction accidents, construction defect, antitrust, banking, real estate, community association, and insurance litigation. Ms. Taddesse has experience in mediation, arbitration, trial, and appellate practice. Ms. Taddesse graduated with honors from California State University at Long Beach in 1994 and obtained her Juris Doctorate degree from Whittier College School of Law in 1996, where she was on the Dean's Honor List. Ms. Taddesse is admitted...

Diefer Law Group, PC provides legal representation to victims of discrimination, sexual harassment, and employer retaliation in the workplace. As former employment defense lawyers, our Orange County employment law attorneys provide clients with a unique perspective; a perspective that enables them to craft innovative case strategies for each case that they handle. Our firm offers employee-focused representation throughout Southern California, zealously fighting for the rights of our clients. While caring, our lawyers are also aggressive. We are not afraid to go to trial and take pride in our ability to find solutions to complicated employment law problems. When it...

I was born in Brazil but grew up in Riverside after my family immigrated to the United States. Growing up I loved playing football, basketball, soccer, and baseball with my brothers and the kids in the neighborhood but I was always fascinated by my oldest brother's interest in science. So after graduating from high school in Riverside I majored in Electrical Engineering at California Polytechnic University where I obtained both a Bachelor and Master degree in Electrical Engineering. As an engineer I have worked for a number of different technology companies ranging from large aerospace...

Kyle A. Patrick is the principal of The Law Office of Kyle A. Patrick, P.C., where he practices in the areas of estate planning, conservatorships, probate administration, trust administration, trust and will litigation, business planning, real estate, and civil litigation. Kyle has represented individuals, families, private professional fiduciaries, businesses, non-profit organizations, religious groups, public entities, and governmental organizations in a variety of matters. A Hoosier by birth, Kyle moved to California at a young age. He graduated from Riverside Polytechnic High School in 1994, enlisted in the United States Army, and was assigned to the 1st Infantry...

I focus on helping injured people. My practice includes all types of personal injury cases and workers compensation matters. I handled hundreds of trials and mediations. I began my legal career at a prominent insurance defense firm in 1991 as an associate, defending and all types of corporations and individuals accused of causing personal injuries.

My goal is to provide each client with competent legal representation and honest advice. I will represent my clients in an aggressive, supportive and honest manner in order to achieve the results they deserve. My clients will discover that when they arrive at my office they are greeted by an Experienced, Competent and Caring Attorney who will provide personal attention to their case and answer the many questions they may have. I am a no-nonsense attorney who will tell my clients what they need to know. Call today for your FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION (951)529-8836 Special rates for our military...

Rob Bernheimer is a public policy expert and attorney with a proven track record of providing game changing strategies to complex issues, particularly where law and politics converge in government, corporations, non-profits, clubs and homeowners associations.

With nearly a decade as a Mayor and City Councilmember, and over 25 years of experience in representing clients in government, political and legal matters, Bernheimer has served as the strategic quarterback for Fortune 500 companies, private individuals, public agencies, corporations, non-profits and global investment companies in legal, municipal and special district issues across California.

His experience includes:
- Real estate development and...

Neil R. Hedtke is licensed to practice law in both California and Arizona. Mr. Hedtke received his Bachelor of Science at the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York in 1992. After graduating, he served five years in the United States Army and is a graduate of the Airborne and Ranger schools.
Mr. Hedtke attended the University of La Verne College of Law, where he received his Juris Doctor degree.
Prior to opening his own practice, Mr. Hedtke practiced law with several local law firms as an Associate. Over the past several...

Mary Melech is an associate attorney at Holstrom, Block & Parke, APLC. She graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles with a degree in Political Science. She went on to receive her Juris Doctor from Chapman University School of Law, which she attended on scholarship. She focuses her practice primarily on family law, with an emphasis in child custody, domestic violence, and child support. Her commitment to clients gained her a 10.0 Superb rating on Avvo. She is a member of multiple, prestigious organizations such as the American Civil Liberties Union of South California, the American Bar Association, and...

BBA - University of Texas (Austin) 1992
JD - California Western School of Law 1995
Admitted to the California State Bar 1995

Experienced Attorney Kathy Bloom has helped family law and divorce clients for 36 years. Practice areas include annulment, divorce, child custody, child support, child visitation, domestic violence, military divorce, paternity, prenuptial agreements and spousal support.

I’m Matrona, founder of Family Legacy Planning Firm, where I believe estate planning is about more than just paperwork—it’s about shaping the future for those you care about most. With a personalized approach, I work closely with my clients to ensure their values, wishes, and legacy are properly protected. I focus on building lasting relationships and providing clear guidance tailored to each family’s unique needs, so they can move forward with confidence, knowing they’ve planned wisely. My own family experienced conflict over my grandparents' estate when I was a small child, and that has deeply shaped how I serve families—helping...

We are a boutique business law firm with over twenty-five years of combined experience representing privately held small to medium sized businesses, in the areas of business/corporate law, beverage law (wineries, breweries, restaurants) asset protection, intellectual property and real estate law. We adhere to a pragmatic approach in representing our clients by first understanding the needs/goals of our clients and then offering feasable solutions to those needs.

DON FEATHERSTONE is the Managing Shareholder and Founder of the Firm. He has the distinction of being peer reviewed and rated by Martindale-Hubbell for professional skills and ethics; and is one of the Inland Empire's leading Employment Law and Workers' Compensation Defense attorneys. Since 1987, Mr. Featherstone has successfully represented a broad range of clients on matters relating to employment, workers' compensation, wage and hour, discrimination, privacy, wrongful termination, sexual harassment, subrogation, and fair employment/housing/civil rights law. He also has a substantial amount of appellate experience with case law on record. Mr. Featherstone taught workers' compensation law at U.C. Riverside...

Attorney Samuel F. Trussell has 38 years experienced as a personal injury attorney. His areas of practice include wrongful death, vehicular accidents, defective products, premises liability, elder abuse, swimming pool injuries and any other way in which people have been injured through the negligence of others. Samuel handles all cases directly and takes a personal interest in each of his client's cases. In addition, Samuel is a professor of law who has taught Tort Law at the Californian Desert Trial Academy for eleven years.He is also an instructor in the University of California, Riverside Extension, Paralegal Studies Program, teaching Tort Law...

First of all, thank you for visiting my website and taking the time to learn about me and what I do to help my clients. When you get to know me, you will find that I am all about integrity, trust and doing the right thing to help my clients solve their problems.

I have over thirty five years of experience in law, business, real estate, government and politics. I have settled in the Palm Springs area because I love the weather, the people and the lifestyle. (I’ve given up wearing ties except when I am in court or at a...

My vision for creating the Divorce Mediation service was in recognition of the excessive costs and ordeal clients are forced to put up with in the traditional divorce scenario in Court. Everything accumulated by a family can be consumed in the divorce process because there is no insurance policy to cover the legal expense, no business that has a budget for litigation expenses and no government help, so the community estate must bear the costs for both sides. Needless to say, a typical contested divorce can easily exceed $100,000 and what does a family have to show for it?...

Forest graduated from the University of San Diego in May of 2003, and has had a varied and interesting career. After law school, Forest did an extended internship at the United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia in The Hague, the Netherlands. She was assigned to the lead prosecutor on the team prosecuting Serbian Dictator Slobodan Milosovic for war crimes. Following her time in The Hague, she worked as a research and writing attorney for a team defending a notorious MS-13 gang member in a death penalty case where it was alleged that her client took part in the...

I have been a constitutional defense attorney for over 30 years [after serving a few years as a federal judicial law clerk and as a deputy district attorney], 13 of which were as a deputy public defender for San Bernardino County, after which I retired and helped form Ledger & Kennedy, which evolved into Kennedy & Roe at the beginning of 2007, which I dissolved in August of 2012 and commenced my current sole practice.

I concentrate exclusively on criminal and constitutional litigation, and I have handled every manner and nature of criminal case, from infractions to LWOP murders.

I am...

Who is David Blaisdell? Dave was born in Indiana. As a baby he and his parents came out to California pulling a trailer. His parents heated his bottle on the hot radiator when they had to pull over to cool the engine in driving across the desert. Dave attended schools in Southern California. He graduated from Los Altos High School. He attended both San Diego State and San Jose State. In the army he was stationed at Fort Ord, Fort Gordon, Killeen Base (now West Fort Hood) and Presidio of San Francisco. After service in the army Dave graduated from...

Chris is the Founder and Principal of Heritage Legal, PC, with offices in Palm Springs. Heritage Legal, PC offers legal services in the general areas of Estate Planning (Wills and Trusts), Trust Administration, Trustee and Executor services, Probate, Family Law, and Bankruptcy. Chris has focused an important part of his practice on the unique estate and relationship planning needs of the LGBT community and other non-traditional families. Chris earned his B.A. in Russian Area Studies from the University of Maryland, and his Juris Doctorate from The American University, Washington College of Law, in Washington, D.C.

Dedicated Criminal Defense Attorney If you’re facing criminal charges, it’s important to act fast. The stakes are high — your freedom and your future could be at risk. Joe Galasso is an experienced, dedicated criminal defense attorney, here to offer you effective and aggressive legal representation in your time of need. As your criminal defense lawyer, Joe will work tirelessly to bring your case to a timely and favorable conclusion. By handling thousands of cases, ranging from low-level infractions to serious, violent felonies, Joe fully understands the various arresting agencies and prosecuting offices in the county, which gives him...

Daniel Ferris practices with Kirk Law Group. Kirk Law Group has been protecting your rights for 10 years. Daniel does a wide range of practice fields that can accommodate the needs of clients. If you need assistance with your legal matters contact Kirk Law Group at 951-784-4160.

Mr. Kennedy brings a varied background to his expertise in personal injury law: banking, retail, teaching and military. He speaks both Spanish and French, having served at NATO in Perris, France. He knows slip and fall/trip and fall cases, having spent 10 years in the supermarket business and attending USC on a scholarship from Lucky Stores. HE PERSONALLY VISITS EVERY ACCIDENT SITE! Mr. Kennedy comes from an Irish Boxing family which justifies the email address, "lawyerswhofight"! He loves his work and looks forward to helping people any time, any where! Call for a...

John L. Michels is a Riverside County Criminal Defense Attorney. Areas of practice include assault & battery, drug crimes, DUI & driving offenses, theft crimes, domestic violence, probation violations, fraud, white collar crimes and murder. John L. Michels specializes in getting charges reduced or dropped all together, avoiding jail time and restoring his clients lives.

For over thirty years, attorney Fred J. Knez has been representing individuals and corporations in serious personal injury and business litigation (plaintiff and defendant). Attorney Knez graduated from Pepperdine University School of Law in Malibu, California in 1979, was a member of the Honor Board and Law Review, admitted to practice law in California in 1980, admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court in 1981, admitted to practice in the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in 1983, and in the U.S. Supreme Court in 1984. Attorney Knez began his private practice in 1984.

Randall Hicks is an attorney who limits his practice to adoptions, specifically only adult and stepparent adoptions. In addition to his office in Riverside, he has satellite offices in Los Angeles County (Sherman Oaks), San Diego and Orange County (Irvine).

Kathleen G. Alvarado is an accomplished advocate who is relentless in her goals of obtaining the best settlements and verdicts for her clients. She is not afraid to be firm in her convictions. She leaves no stone unturned, and investigates every option available when working for her clients. Ms. Alvarado is a graduate of Loyola Marymount where she earned her undergraduate degree. She earned her Juris Doctor degree at Loyola Law School. Prior to entering private practice, Ms. Alvarado served as a Deputy District Attorney for San Bernardino. While serving as a Deputy District Attorney for...

As the founder of the JLF Firm, Mr. Fayngor always knew that he wanted to fight for the rights of injured victims. People who were hurt through the negligence of others, only to be later told they were not hurt enough or their life was not valuable enough to warrant fair compensation. During his time at Whittier Law School, Mr. Fayngor worked at multiple personal injury based law firms, honing his skill and advocating on behalf of injured clients. This provided him with a wide range of experience and strategies that he draws from daily to help maximize his clients'...

DUI Defense Attorney Manuel J. Barba is an expert in DUI Defense and is dedicated to defending people accused of DUI, as well as other driving related cases. Attorney Manuel J. Barba awards and designations: - Forensic Lawyer-Scientist Designation from the American Chemical Society, Chemistry and the Law Division. - AV® Preeminent™ rating from Martindale-Hubbell®. - Superb 10 rating by Avvo.com, the highest rating a lawyer can receive. - Specialist member of the California DUI Lawyers Association - Nationally recognized Standardized Field Sobriety Test Instructor - Trained in Advanced Roadside...

Kyle K. Lauby is a partner in the Riverside office of Fernandez & Lauby. Mr. Lauby graduated in 2003 from the University of California at Los Angeles School of Law with a specialization in business law. In 1999, he graduated magna cum laude from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business. Mr. Lauby is admitted to practice in the State of California and before the United States District Court for the Central District of California. He has litigated cases in a variety of practice areas, including construction defect, wrongful death, personal injury, securities fraud, antitrust, and general...

Attorney Dani Mouri is a personal injury attorney in Riverside, CA dedicated to helping individuals and families who have been injured by the negligence of others.