San Joaquin County Lawyers

Ms. Kulkarni began her employment career in Human Resources (HR) after obtaining her Master’s degree in Labor and Industrial Relations from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is also certified as a Senior Professional of Human Resources (SPHR). Ms. Kulkarni spent more than a decade performing a variety of HR functions for various size companies, before deciding to go to law school. She obtained her law degree with distinction from the McGeorge School of Law, University of Pacific where she was a member of the Roger J. Traynor Honors Society.

At Kulkarni Legal Services, Ms. Kulkarni...

Sacramento and Red Bluff immigration and criminal defense firm with over 18 years combined experience.

Thomas D. Reid received his Juris Doctorate from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento, California. Prior to his law school career, he studied Criminal Justice at the University of Nevada in Reno, Nevada. Tom is currently licensed to practice law in California and Oregon. He is an active member of the American Bar Association, Phi Alpha Delta law fraternity, the University of Nevada Alumni Association, and the Oregon and California State Bars. He served as the Treasurer, Secretary, Vice President and is currently a past President of the Probate and Estate Planning Section of the...

Christina Deadwiler is committed to assisting consumers through the bankruptcy process and providing legal representation on Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy filings.

Mr. Jakob earned his bachelor's degree (dual major in economics and government) from the College of Arts & Sciences at Cornell University. He earned his master's degree in economics from Duke University. After working in Washington, DC for National Economic Research Associates he earned his MBA, with a focus on finance, on a scholarship to what is now the Fisher College of Business at Ohio State University. While there he earned his law degree from what is now the Moritz College of Law. In law school he was a member of the school's ABA moot court...

I am a Principal attorney at Hartman King PC. My practice area focuses on environmental and weights and measures law. I represent a diverse array of clients, including Fortune 500 companies that include a nationwide natural grocery chain, a dominant online retailer and technology developer, and innovative online retail service provider, to commercial and agricultural landowners and professional fiduciaries. I represent auto industry businesses, produce and transportation companies, product and food manufacturers, and energy and petroleum facility owners and distributors. My work involves providing compliance advice and defending clients against issues related to numerous federal, state, and local laws, particularly...

Practicing as a criminal trial attorney since 1987. Handles all serious and violent feloney cases. Has lengthy experience with special circumstance homicides, Three Strike Cases and mental defenses. Former Captain, Military Intelligence,United States Army Reserve

I grew up in the San Francisco bay area. At age 18, I joined the US Army infantry and I was was trained as a paratrooper. I have also been a real estate agent and broker, owned retail businesses, and I owned several small apartment buildings. I finally went to law school because I saw that there are (obviously) many problems with our legal system and I want to be part of solutions and reform of that system or, at least, help some people avoid these problems. I received a Juris Doctorate from Northwestern California School...

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...

Ms. Henderson has been representing clients in criminal and juvenile cases since 1997. Her clients have been found not guilty on all counts in over half of her trials. The focus is always to understand the personal needs of the client (obtaining employment in the future, licensing, how the case impacts the client personally, professionally, legally and emotionally.) Often times success is gauged in reducing time,protecting the client's record for the future (avoiding strikes, priors, prison) and looking at alternative sentences. The approach to criminal defendants in most counties in California is very impersonal and often times...

Helen has provided quality mediation services in Alameda, Contra Costa and Solano counties since 1993. Her process permits private , effective resolution of legal disputes.

Richard Abdallah started the Law Office of Richard M. Abdallah after spending two years practicing law with his brother. Prior to practicing law, Richard spent 13 years working in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry. Richard received his Jurisdoctor degree from Lincoln Law School of Sacramento and his Bachelor degree from Sacramento State University, Sacramento, where he graduated Cum Laude. Richard focuses his practice on Family Law.

I have been practicing all aspects of employment law for more than 20 years, including representation of both employers and employees. I assist with all types of employment contracts, wage and hour issues, employment discrimination issues including sexual harassment, employee manuals, workplace safety, wrongful termination, discipline issues, and so on. And when a lawsuit cannot be avoided, I will also handle your litigation needs.

I have been exclusively practicing Family Law in California since 1993. I launched my own practice in 1996 and became a Certified Family Law Specialist since 2002. I an certified by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization. I practice in the Bay Area and Central Valley in California

Norma Samra has been providing clients with professional, dedicated, personalized, and aggressive legal representation for thirty years. She specializes in Family, Probate, Guardianship, Personal Injury, and Workers' Compensation Law. Each client is given specialized representation and advice based on the intricacies of their case. Clients can expect thorough explaination and communication of each applicable law and status change during their case's progression. The Law Offices of Norma Samra resolves problems as quickly and efficiently as possible. Norma is a compassionate and steadfast legal advocate that strives to secure outcomes in line with her client's best...

Our goal at the Huber Law Group is to provide our clients with a personalized and truly professional experience which they will tell their friends and family about. We don't just want "satisfied clients", our goal is to provide our clients with service that exceeds their expectations. We pride ourselves in the fact that the majority of our clients come to us through "word of mouth" referrals, and we aim to keep it that way.

Jonathan P. Huber, the firm's founder, is certified as an Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law specialist by The State...

"I am a dedicated professional committed to ensuring that you receive the finest legal services available." Robert D. Rodriguez operates a full service law firm located in Modesto and Walnut Creek, California. The Law Office of Robert D. Rodriguez has been providing a broad range of high quality legal services to a wide range of clients, including both businesses and individuals, throughout the greater San Joaquin Valley Area. The Law Office of Robert D. Rodriguez is currently providing the same level of service to the San Francisco East Bay Area. If you...

Kristen is the founder of Integrated General Counsel, a full-service business and employment law firm located in Pleasanton. IGC is designed to help entrepreneurs and business owners start, grow, and manage their companies. Kristen enjoys this work because she knows firsthand what it takes to dream up, build, and run one's own enterprise.

Kristen received her undergraduate degree in accounting from the University of San Francisco and her Juris Doctorate from Golden Gate University. Her professional experience includes a decade working for large firms like Morrison Foerster and Pillsbury Winthrop and as in-house counsel for a Fortune 500 international architecture &...

Hello. My name is Carol Ferreyra and I am the founder and owner of Ferreyra Law Group. I am a California Family Law attorney who has been practicing exclusively Family Law since 2003. I am also a Certified Family Law Specialist, accredited by the State Bar of California Board of Special Legalization.

I am devoted to helping my clients resolve their legal issues in the manner that is best suited for them in the most cost effective manner.

Tammy J. Mercado has a passion for helping her clients achieve their desired result. She listens and she personally responds to your text, email, or phone call promptly. She offers real solutions to your legal matters. Tammy will carefully evaluate the legal issues in your case, provide you sound advice, and offer you the pros and cons of each possible scenario so you can meet your legal objectives. She encourages clients to participate in their own matters. Tammy believes that client participation is key to a positive result and to keep attorney fees as low as possible. You can be...

I have been practicing solely in family law since 2011. In 2018 I was accepted as a Certified Family Law Specialist with the State Bar of California. I have also received training focused in Family Law mediation.

J. Michael Hosterman has over forty years of experience in personal injury law. He is known for his empathetic nature and vigorous advocacy on behalf of his clients. Civic-minded and forward-looking, Mr. Hosterman is involved in many community and professional organizations; he is a longtime member of the Pleasanton Downtown Association and the Rotary Club of Pleasanton. "Mike was a great asset to me and my case. He and his staff were on top of the details of my case and were always going the extra mile for me." - Kristi H. Livemore, CA "Michael was very honest, professional, diligent and such a friendly...

Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS), State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization; LLM Taxation; Member California State Bar; Hawaii State Bar; Arizona State Bar; Contra Costa County Bar Association; Family Law Section Hawaii State Bar; Family Law Section Arizona State Bar, Trust and Estates Section Arizona State Bar. The law offices of Doyle Golde Grossman Family Law Group provides family law, divorce, estate planning and trust administration services in the Contra Costa County providing the community with deep legal talent and a professional result based representation.

Attorney with over 30 years of experience representing clients in Divorce and Family Law matters. Certified Specialist in Family Law, certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. My practice includes representation in all areas of divorce and family law, including child custody; child visitation; child support; spousal support ; division of community property (including high value assets); annulment; paternity; and drafting marital settlement agreements. I am also available to provide limited scope representation or consultation for self-represent parties. Representing clients throughout Contra Costa and Alameda Counties.

In 2003, Carl R. Gustafson graduated from UCLA Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelors in History. In 2005, he was a legal intern for Global Justice in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where he drafted sections of human rights situation reports and submitted them to the United Nations and other international bodies. He also researched issues of international jurisdiction and the enforcement of international treaties. Carl went on to graduate with honors from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law in 2007, where he was also an associate editor for the Ecological Law Quarterly. It was Carl's yearning to right wrongs...

I have litigated many contract disputes. I taught the law of contracts at JFK University Law School for ten years. I know contracts from the practical as well as the academic point of view.

Karen S. Fenchel

Professional Biography

Karen Fenchel is a sole practitioner in Walnut Creek, CA. She is a Certified Family Law Specialist and has focused on all areas of family law. Her practice is settlement oriented and includes both family law mediation and collaborative law. Karen has a strong commitment to helping clients resolve issues without going to court. She utilizes her training in both mediation and collaborative practice to assist families in crisis and help them gain control of their lives. Through mediation, collaborative process and negotiated settlements, she works toward equitable solutions that consider the...

An experienced professional with experience in government, business, real estate, and community services. Earned a California real estate and a California law license. Has participated tax auction sales and cleared title. Was appointed to Sacramento County Board in 2014. Later appointed to a Los Angeles County business board in 2018. Has won trials, hearings and experienced in motion practice. A relatable lawyer who aims to get you the best results and evaluates all factors involved in the case. An eloquent speaker in court. Speaks conversational Spanish and understands different cultures which is important.

Eric Farber is the Founder of Pacific Workers, the Lawyers for Injured Workers. We represent injured workers in their fight for justice against the insurance companies. With a solid team of well trained, caring and compassionate professionals, it is easy to see why Pacific Workers has garnered numerous awards and accolades but more importantly, over 250 five star reviews from clients.

Mr. Prutton graduated with high honors in 1979 from Michigan State University with a B.S. in Forestry. He received his law degree in 1982 (J.D. cum laude) from one of the top schools in the country, the University of Illinois College of Law. From 1982 - 1985 he practiced law with Baxter & Hammond in Grand Rapids, Michigan representing insurance companies and corporations. From 1985 - 1987 he represented similar interests while an associate with Low, Ball & Lynch in San Francisco. In 1987, Mr. Prutton opened his own law office in the Bay Area, switched sides...