Kern County Domestic Violence Lawyers

MICHAEL R. NORTON attended the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts with Highest Honors in 1975. He attended U.C./Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco and was admitted to the bar in 1978. He has been a trial attorney since 1978, first with the San Joaquin County Office of the Public Defender, then as a member of Rishwain, Ellis and LeBeouf in Stockton. In 1988, Michael opened his own practice, which has been growing steadily ever since. His practice focuses exclusively on family law and related matters. Michael...

I am a 30 year veteran of the United States Navy. I retired as a Captain. I went to law school to fulfill a lifelong passion and now I am working hard to protect the rights of those in need of legal help and navigating through our excellent, though complex legal system.

Brian has been practicing law for over 21 years and understands the ups and downs of life. After graduating from California State University at Sacramento Brian worked in the financial services industry as a business banker with Wells Fargo and a Stockbroker/financial planner with Merrill Lynch. Then in an abrupt change, and while still young enough to chase his dreams Brian took his shot at becoming an Actor. He headed off to Los Angeles and pursued Acting! He took acting classes and auditioned while waiting tables, bartending, walking dogs, and working as a personal fitness trainer. After 6 years...

At the Law Office of Amanda D. Berger we have the passion and drive to help you with your family law, estate planning or criminal matter. Our office will provide you with effective and zealous representation. We believe in protecting your rights because we honestly care about the outcome of your case. Ms. Berger is a Certified Family Law Specialist* and has the experience to handle your complex family law matters. Our team will be there for you every step of the way while you are walking through your legal matter. By contacting our office you will be taking the right...

Byron I. Roope founded the Law Office of Byron Roope in 2011. From the time he was young, Byron knew that he wanted to be an attorney. He comes from a family of attorneys and always desired to follow in the same path. As an undergraduate at Utah State University, he majored in Law and Constitutional Studies, focusing on courses that would give him a solid foundation in the law. Following his graduation from Utah State, he attended McGeorge School of Law. It was there that he developed his love for the courtroom, excelling in the school’s Trial Advocacy...

David J Hamilton has a busy practice in Santa Rosa, California. He has very competent staff, including three paralegals and a Law Clerk with his Juris Doctor Degree. The areas of practice include restraining order prosecution and defense, child custody, child support, divorce, as well as criminal defense of various types.

Mr. Storey first became acquainted with the criminal justice system as a deputy sheriff in 1970. He completed his education through Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego while working as a deputy and sergeant at the Imperial County Sheriff’s Office. He transferred from the Sheriff’s Office to the District Attorneys Office after receiving his Juris Doctor. Mr. Storey is a second generation resident of Imperial County. His law enforcement experience and time with the District Attorneys Office influenced him to run for political office which resulted in his election as Imperial County District Attorney where he served until 1987. Mr....

I have practiced criminal law for approximately 36 cases. I have handled all sorts of felonies and misdemeanors. including charges of murder, mayhem , assault with a deadly weapon, robbery (armed and bank, DUI, criminal and terrorist threats,domestic violence, RICO (racketeering/criminal enterprise cases), gang related cases, drug smuggling importation, distribution and possession, smuggling drugs on the high seas, exotic bird smuggling, white collar crimes, fraud, car theft, grand theft, petty theft, vandalism, disturbing the peace and violations of the U.S. military code. I know that as a client, all charges you are facing are serious to you....

Education- While attending law school, Michael was the first student at La Verne Law to volunteer in both the Disability Legal Aid clinic, which protected disabled children's rights, and the Immigration Clinic, which involved representing a client seeking asylum in the United States. Helping people through these clinics only reinforced Michael's belief in the law. Through all of this work, Michael was able to graduate Cum Laude from law school, while at the same time interning at a local law firm to obtain practical experience.

Experience - Michael is well versed in Family Law, having interned for over a year prior...

Colleen has been licensed to practice as an attorney in California more than 20 years. She is also licensed to practice in Nevada. In addition to earning a Juris Doctor, she has earned a Masters in Law in Taxation. She is also a trained mediator from Pepperdine University.

Family law attorney. I handle cases involving divorce and custody. Those cases involve sub-issues such as alimony, child support, restraining order, kick-out order, division of community assets, enforcement of orders, and post-judgment issues that may arise.

My private practice focuses exclusively on criminal defense. I believe in providing my clients with excellent service, protecting their freedom and their rights. Before opening Bethune Law Corporation, I worked as a public defender both in Orange County and in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Prior to that I worked as a prosecutor both in Orange County and Cambridge Massachusetts. My practice of law has only ever been in the criminal law arena and I enjoy it tremendously.