California Lawyers

Mitchell T. Ehrlich is a partner with Lonich and Patton and along with David Patton, he leads the Family Law practice. His practice focuses on all areas of Family Law including Dissolutions, Child Custody, Support Matters, Property and Business Division, Pre and Post-Nuptial Agreements, Paternity, Registered Domestic Partnerships, Guardianship and Adoptions. In 2009, he became a California Certified Family law Specialist. Mitchell has over 10 years of experience as a civil litigator and trial attorney. Mitchell began focusing his practice exclusively on Family Law matters shortly after Lonich & Patton's Family Law practice was developed. Prior to that, he amassed significant...

Michael E. Lonich is the managing partner of Lonich & Patton and has nearly 30 years of experience representing a wide range of businesses and individuals. His practice concentrates on Estate Planning, Business Law and divorce mediation. Mike draws upon his expertise and the firm's resources to partner with individuals and families to develop comprehensive estate plans and successfully represent clients in trust administration and probate litigation. From the creation of a simple will to a complex trust, family limited liability partnership or business succession plan, maximizing financial benefits as well as ensuring the peace of mind that an estate...

David Patton is a Family Law Specialist as certified by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, limiting his practice to family law exclusively. He heads the firm's family law practice.

Mr. Patton has 22 years experience as a trial lawyer, spending his early years focusing on insurance defense and plaintiff's personal injury cases. After co-founding Lonich & Patton in 1994, Mr. Patton developed the firm's family law practice. Since then, he has become one of Silicon Valley's top family law attorneys. Mr. Patton is a certified family law specialist. Only attorneys certified by the State Bar of California...

Gina Policastri is a Family Law Specialist as certified by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, and partner at Lonich Patton Ehrlich Policastri, where she has worked since graduating from Santa Clara University School of Law. Gina was one of the firm’s first associates and, during her 21-year tenure, has been instrumental in growing the firm into one of the largest family law firms in California. Gina obtained a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Santa Clara University in 2000 and her Juris Doctorate from Santa Clara University School of Law in 2003, where she earned a place...

Mr. Ahluwalia is committed to helping immigrants navigate the complexities of immigration law and achieve the American Dream. Being an immigrant himself, his personal experience as an immigrant with exposure to both Eastern and Western worlds likely provides valuable insights and a unique perspective to assist his clients. Immigration matters can indeed be challenging, and having someone like Mr. Ahluwalia, who understands the legal intricacies and the unique experiences of clients, can make a significant difference in their journey. He provides zealous and personalized representation for all clients, regardless of their background or the scale of their immigration needs. He has...

Wilson Purves's practice focuses on Family-based Immigration, Deportation Defense, and Business Immigration to the United States. Mr. Purves has significant expertise in advocating for clients facing deportation proceedings nationwide and aiding individuals and families in achieving favorable results in residency, citizenship matters, and humanitarian relief. Moreover, Mr. Purves leverages his expertise in business immigration to serve a diverse clientele. With a client portfolio ranging from start-ups to industry giants, Mr. Purves brings expertise across diverse sectors including wineries, restaurants, manufacturing, academia, medical, technology, athletics, arts, fashion, artificial intelligence, and entertainment. Licensed by the California State Bar, Wilson Purves has been recognized...

I am a California attorney and law professor helping technology and digital-age service employees, executives, creatives, franchise owners, licensed professionals, fire service and EMS employees, entrepreneurs, organizations, public agencies and business owners find practical solutions to legal challenges involving employment and partnership disputes, workplace investigations, contracts, mediation, compliance, trade secrets, unfair competition, interference, severance agreements, labor and employment law, and civil litigation. I am based in the Los Angeles and Sacramento areas, practicing statewide. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Attorney Joe Rose received his Juris Doctor with honors from Lincoln Law School of Sacramento, where he excelled in many academic subjects and trial...

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...

Julia Wobbe is a tenant lawyer with Tobener Ravenscroft LLP. She serves clients in San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland, Fremont, San Rafael, Berkeley and surrounding Bay Area cities. She has helped tenants with landlord harassment, refusal to repair, and wrongful evictions. In rent-controlled jurisdictions, she fights illegal rent increases, landlord move-in evictions (OMIs and RMIs), Ellis Act evictions, and tenant evictions for renovations and capital improvements.

Yanna Sukhodrev is a partner at Morgan Tidalgo Sukhodrev & Azzolino LLP and a Certified Family Law Specialist. She focuses her practice exclusively on family law and has successfully handled a variety of matters, both before private judges and in the public courthouse, including high-earner child support issues, date of separation disputes, restraining orders, breach of fiduciary duty claims, reimbursement claims, valuation of stock options, valuation of businesses and complex challenges to the validity of pre-nuptial agreements and marital settlement agreements. She regularly handles challenging custody disputes, and has experience litigating international move away cases. She works closely with...

Jeff Lawson is a shareholder of Silicon Valley Law Group, where his practice focuses on compliance and litigation related to environmental law and land use. He also litigates complex commercial and employment cases. Jeff serves the petroleum, manufacturing, water, agriculture, transportation, financial services, real estate, and semiconductor industries. He also serves as a mediator in environmental and commercial disputes. Jeff has been recognized by Law & Politics Media and San Francisco Magazine as one of "Northern California's Super Lawyers" from 2004 to the present and has been named one of the top 100 lawyers in Northern California in 2011, 2012...

With over 5 years of experience, I understand the challenges facing families when they begin to contemplate their future. I know that you want to make sure that you are leaving your loved ones in a good place, and I want to help you develop a comprehensive estate plan that allows you to achieve your specific objectives.

I offer customized Estate Plans tailored to each client's needs. I have dealt with estates of all different sizes. Even if you feel that it is unnecessary for you to create an estate plan, you may have more assets than you realize. Certainly,...

Michel J. Rouhani received his Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) degree in 1992. He was licensed to practice law in California in 1992. He is licensed to practice before the Supreme Court of California and all Courts of the State of California, the Supreme Court of the United States of America, the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California. For the past 30+ years,...

As the founder of The Law Office of Mark Gullotta, San Mateo County lawyer Mark Gullotta provides legal services in a wide variety of estate planning issues and matters of probate. He has been practicing as an attorney for more than 18 years. Prior to deciding to establish his firm, Attorney Gullotta worked at another firm and as a CPA. In 2012 and 2013, he was the chair of the Trust and Estates Section of the San Mateo County Bar Association. His firm is happy to offer complimentary consultations—contact them today to get yours.

Dale R. Gomes graduated from Bethany College in 1996 with a bachelors degree in Psychology and a minor in Theology. Four years later, Dale graduated from McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento where he distinguished himself as a talented and aggressive advocate. Mr. Gomes began his law practice at the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office where he specialized in litigating cases involving societies most vulnerable victims in the sexual assault and child abuse division of the District Attorney's Office.

In 2007 after six years practicing law in the bay area, Dale accepted a position at the El Dorado...

Mr. Mitchell is dedicated to defense by training and experience, familiar with the demands of protecting the interests of the criminally accused. He worked for 7 years as a Public Defender and handled thousands of cases before going into private practice. He has experience in representing individuals in cases involving Homicide, Domestic Violence, DUI, Drug Sales and Possession, Weapons, Elder Abuse, Assault and Battery, Burglary, Robbery, Evading, Gang, White Collar Crimes, Conspiracy and Probation Violations.

He also pursues Civil Right Violations, police misconduct cases, ensuring his clients are afforded their rights or compensation for the deprivation of the same.

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DISMISSALS. ACQUITTALS. CHARGE REDUCTIONS. MILLIONS RECOVERED. Named a Top California Criminal Defense and Civil Rights Attorney, Mr. Sterling is an accomplished trial lawyer with an extensive track record of winning in both federal and state court. In addition to defending his clients in criminal court, Mr. Sterling has also recovered millions of dollars for his clients who have been victimized and unlawfully targeted by law enforcement.

The Law Offices of Justin E. Sterling is a top-rated law firm committed to the exclusive practice of criminal trial defense and civil rights litigation. The firm brings high-end and aggressive representation to...

United States Immigration Attorney. Voted Elite Lawyer (2022) and Lawyers of Distinction (2022). Born in Whittier, California, Jerry took over the family business (a small construction company) at a young age and successfully ran it for years before relocating to the Gulf Coast. During that same period, he sold real estate in the Los Angeles market by day and went to law school at night, graduating with Moot Court honors (JD). After graduating from the University of Alabama with a Master’s degree in business administration (MBA), 2013, he launched a successful local boutique luxury real estate company to offer his expertise...

As a DUI and criminal defense attorney, I have always been passionate about protecting the constitutional rights of the criminally accused. Like the story of David and Golieth, I have often felt the government, represented by the police and the district attorney or prosecutor, over extend their power and pursue criminal charges and convictions upon the citizen at any cost. Of course, there are dangerous criminals in this world who must be brought to justice. But too often, overzealous prosecutors over-charge, or forget that sometime officers arrest innocent people and sometimes officers do not tell the truth. I want...

Christa Riggins is a wrongful termination lawyer in Los Angeles and the founder of Riggins Law. Ms. Riggins has committed her practice to helping employees enforce their rights in the workplace and has successfully litigated countless employment disputes involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination. Ms. Riggins’ success has resulted in millions of dollars in settlements for her clients. Before opening her law firm, Ms. Riggins worked at the district attorney’s office and then as a wrongful termination lawyer at a boutique employment law firm. At the law firm, Ms. Riggins focused her practice on pregnancy and disability discrimination and violations...

Calvin A. Slater has been a lawyer since 1981, with over 30 years of experience with helping clients, such as entrepreneurs, physicians, business owners and real estate investors. His legal expertise includes real estate matters, tax-deferred exchanges, trusts, estate planning, asset protection, as well as business matters such as formation, planning, and succession. He emphasizes a personal connection with each client to understand their needs and provide effective solutions. He encourages a team approach by collaborating with a client’s other professionals such as accountants and investment advisors. Mr. Slater is a certified specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law by...

Ms. Gallenberg received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California Los Angeles where she double majored in Political Science and Sociology with a minor in Public Policy. Ms. Gallenberg received a Juris Doctor degree and a Civil Litigation Certificate from the University of California Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco. During law school, she received several academic excellence awards, and was a founding member and Articles Editor for the Hastings Business Law Journal. She also served as a Judicial Extern for the Honorable Judge Sanchez Gordon in the Los Angeles Superior Court (Stanley Mosk...

Kevin Chroman, Esq. graduated from Loyola Law School graduate (2000), wherein he won the state-wide mediation advocacy award. Presently, Kevin runs a Collaborative Mediation Clinic at Loyola Law School, where he is an adjunct professor. The program was given high honors by the City as the Best New Mediation Program in 2014. Individually, Kevin has been awarded the Eureka Award in recognition of his contributions to the collaborative and peace making community. Kevin is a UC Berkeley graduate with a Masters degree in English Literature from DePaul University. Kevin is a Family Law practitioner, whose practice focuses exclusively on Collaborative...

We handle many US immigration cases on behalf of clients throughout the United States and from around the world.

Our mission is to provide you with individual attention and professional service at every step on the path toward achieving your immigration goals. U.S. immigration law is extremely complex and the assistance of a professional guiding you throughout the process is absolutely essential! Whether you choose to retain our firm to assist you with your immigration needs, we highly recommend that you speak with an immigration attorney.

Joshua Glotzer is the managing attorney of Joshua W. Glotzer, APC and has been in practice for over 20 years. Joshua W. Glotzer, APC is a full-service personal injury law firm representing victims of accidents for decades in California including Los Angeles, Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, West Covina, Lancaster and other cities throughout California. The Glotzer law firm has successfully obtained results for clients in cases ranging from wrongful death claims, car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents and slip and fall injuries. Mr. Glotzer has tried and settled cases for the injuries suffered as the result of...

Jerod Gunsberg is the founder and lead attorney of the Law Offices of Jerod Gunsberg. He is a seasoned criminal law defense attorney, representing clients in all California state and federal criminal matters. He focuses his practice on many different types of criminal cases, including misdemeanors, violent offenses, complex narcotics, white collar crime, medical marijuana defense, sex crimes, elder abuse, computer crime and juvenile criminal issues. Mr. Gunsberg spent the early part of his career in the entertainment industry and even owning his own independent record label for a time. When he decided to follow his life long dream...

ABBAS HADJIAN, https://abbashadjian.com/ is a nationally recognized California Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS). He is Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL). Mr. Hadjian is a bi-lingual (Farsi & English) expert in Mahr, Iranian Civil Law, Family Law and Procedure, and legal documents, who has testified in Federal and State Courts on these topics. In addition to providing expert testimony on Iranian family law and dowry / mahr, Mr. Hadjian’s law practice is limited to litigation of complicated Family Law issues, and private or Court assigned mediation. Mr. Hadjian...

Partner David G. Jones has substantial experience in providing advice on labor and employment issues to both employers and employees. Mr. Jones is also well versed in employment litigation, having handled cases, among many others, concerning discrimination, sexual harassment, benefits issues, and retaliation. In the past, Mr. Jones has represented entities such as City and County of Los Angeles and Wal-Mart in employment related matters. Mr. Jones has drafted, reviewed and negotiated hundreds of employment and severance agreements for employers and employees at all levels, from large companies to small, and executives to rank and file employees. ...

Martin I. Aarons has been an employment law trial attorney for more than 12 years. Mr. Aarons handles discrimination, harassment, and retaliation cases of all kinds, shapes, and sizes. Mr. Aarons is licensed to practice in all California courts, and local federal courts. He is a member of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, serving on their Board of Governors. As part of CAALA, Martin was the 2014 Street Fighter of the Year finalist, he has received the Presidential Award in 2013, and the Steven C. Glickman Award in 2012. He also was selected to Super Lawyers 2016-2018, Super...

Peter M. Walzer is the founding partner of the Southern California law firm Walzer & Melcher LLP focused exclusively on family law. He is a past president of the Southern California Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and is a former chair of the executive committee of the State Bar Family Law Section. Mr. Walzer has been a Certified Family Law Specialist for 21 years and is a former president of the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists. He on the Legal Education Committee of the American Bar Association Family Law Section. He is on the executive committee...

extensive business and international trade experience as in-house counsel for major global company and COO of international trading & project management company; practice focused on commercial and international trade matters, risk management, and dispute resolution, including litigation in state and federal courts, arbitration and mediation

Fredrick W. Voigtmann is a noted expert in employment-based, investor and business immigration matters, having been mentored by the two leading EB-5 practitioners, including a former General Counsel of the Immigration and Naturalization Service (“INS”). Mr. Voigtmann is a Board Certified Legal Specialist in immigration law.

Mr. Voigtmann has practiced immigration and nationality law exclusively since 1993, concentrating on EB-5, labor certifications, H1-B, L-1 and E-2 visas. He has represented Regional Centers in obtaining USCIS designation and has prepared hundreds of I-526 and I-829 foreign investor petitions and immigrant visa applications. His appellate experience includes assisting with the oral argument...

Mary Ellen Waller is a director, shareholder, and general counsel of Feinberg & Waller, APC. Ms. Waller is not available for individual client retention, her focus is on the management of Feinberg & Waller, a law firm practicing exclusively in divorce and family law with offices located in Calabasas and Beverly Hills, California. Ms. Waller has helped lead the firm to become one of Southern California's premier family law firms, serving clients in all aspects of family law, including highly complex family law litigation. Clients receive increased value and benefit from her role, they are not charged for the expertise...

As one of the firm’s founding attorneys, Ching K. Chiao is a respected and prominent member of the Southern California Real Estate and Business Law community. Mr. Chiao represents various individuals and businesses, including major real estate developers in the Greater Los Angeles Area with portfolios in excess of $500,000,000. His representation includes notable deals with Home Depot, Office Depot, Food-4-Less, Rite Aid, Ross Dress-for-Less, JC Penny’s, McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Starbucks, Seattle’s Best, Foot Locker, Gymboree, AT&T, Sprint, Verizon, MetroPCS, and many more. Mr. Chiao prides himself on delivering exceptional results in a cost-effective manner. Companies who utilize...

Dena A. Kleeman has practiced family law since her 1983 graduation from Stanford Law School, becoming a California Certified Family Law Specialist in 1994 and receiving specialized training as a divorce mediator in 1998. During the course of her career, Ms. Kleeman has handled complex divorce matters involving business valuation, divorce taxation, real property, and complex compensation, benefits, and intellectual property issues. Ms. Kleeman currently serves as a judge pro tempore for the Los Angeles County Superior Court. She is a member of the ABA, the State Bar of California, the Los Angeles County Bar Association and the Beverly Hills Bar...

Robert G. Berke has practiced in the fields of immigration, criminal, and legal ethics since 1990. A former law professor and publisher of the Criminal Immigration Resource Pages, Mr. Berke has zealously represented clients across the United States and across the world. Berke Law Offices, Inc. is recognized for its accomplishments in cases where immigration law and criminal law intersect, regularly winning cases other lawyers have called impossible.

I am dedicated to outstanding representation for Tax, Business, and Trusts & Estate Planning law matters. My jurisdictions include the State of California, U.S. Court of Appeals Ninth Circuit, U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the U.S. Tax Court.

A Certified Specialist in Taxation Law, I have extensive experience and expertise providing legal advocacy for a wide range of issues. I am committed to helping clients accomplish their goals efficiently and effectively.

I have been recognized by numerous organizations, including Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell, and Los Angeles times Magazine. Additionally, JMBM has been honored among the 2020 Best Law...

I am an experienced California attorney focused on Land Use, Zoning, Environmental, Litigation and Construction Law matters.

First a licensed architect, I attended law school to further my interest in construction and development. With over 25 years of experience, I bring a depth of knowledge and unique insight to help clients achieve their goals and objectives.

Outside of work, I enjoy international travel and a new passion for 50's modernist architecture. I can often be found taking architectural tours, running by Richard Neutra houses in Silverlake, and biking along beachfront structures.

Elliot Conn has devoted his legal career to protecting consumers. A graduate of the prestigious University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, Elliot knew from day one that he wanted to use his law degree to help people. In law school, Elliot volunteered as a student advocate at the East Bay Community Law Center, gaining valuable experience and helping consumers in a variety of matters. Elliot was a founding member of the Berkeley Consumer Advocacy and Protection Society. Elliot also served as the Senior Editor of the Berkeley Journal of International Law.

Before founding Conn Law, PC, Elliot was an attorney...