Challenge Family Lawyers

Education Ms. Mayer graduated from the University of California, Davis with degrees in Political Science and Communications. She earned her Juris Doctorate from Santa Clara University School of Law with a Certificate in Public Interest and Social Justice. Awards and Honors During law school, Heather Mayer was recognized with the Award for Best Oral Advocate and the Pro Bono Award. Ms. Mayer is the recipient of the prestigious Witkin Award for Academic Excellence in Wills & Trusts, Advanced Legal Writing, Interviewing & Counseling, and for the Advanced Practice Clinic of the Northern California Innocence Project....

I am a founding partner at Lewellen Family Law Group P.C., where our practice is devoted entirely to family law. As a trial attorney and mediator, I handle cases that involve high conflict situations and complex legal challenges in family law litigation. I am recognized by the State Bar of California as a certified family law attorney. Throughout my career, I have advised clients ranging from straightforward divorces to those entangled in intricate financial and custody disputes. My deep-seated experience in complex family law litigation and premarital agreements equips me to guide my clients through difficult times to secure favorable results....

Mr. Luna grew up in Porterville, California which is located in rural Tulare County. He joined the United States Air Force, immediately out of high school, where he worked hydraulic systems on the F-111 Aardvark.

After leaving the United States Air Force, he moved back to his hometown and enrolled in community college. Suffice it to say, it took Mr. Luna a few years of stumbling through various courses, before he found his passion in the law. While in community college, he enrolled (at the prompting of a local attorney) in an ABA approved Paralegal Program and the rest is...

Deborah Brown enjoys helping clients through a difficult period in their lives She strives to minimize the disruption and strife associated with family law issues, but can also be tough when necessary. Her approach is tailored to each client’s unique situation and the client’s goals. She believes in custom, not cookie cutter solutions.
Deborah offers a variety of limited-scope options as well as full representation to address family issues including divorce, spousal support, child custody and child support, parentage, adoptions and guardianships. She has handled domestic violence issues, in criminal as well as family court, and DUIs and other misdemeanors....

I am a solo practitioner representing clients in the greater Sacramento area in family law, small business (including copyright & trademark) and bankruptcy matters. I have over 20 years experience and offer honest representation with fair fees. I am very comfortable with technology and happy to assist long distance clients over the Internet. Unbundled legal services available in some situations. Contact me to make an appointment for a initial consultation and strategy session.

Morgan Montoya graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a degree in psychology with an emphasis in early childhood development. While an undergraduate, Ms. Montoya volunteered with several different volunteer programs centered around youth. She was also an active member in the Prytanean Women’s Honor Society, the oldest collegiate women's honor society in the United States.
Ms. Montoya went on to attended Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco, California where she graduated with a certification in family law and a member of the Pro Bono Honor Society. During law school, Ms. Montoya had the opportunity...

The Law Office of David A. Martin & Associates is a full service law firm specializing in family law disputes. This firm has been serving the greater Sacramento Valley and surrounding communities since 1995. Attorney David A. Martin has built a reputation on personally and successfully representing individual clients on thousands of divorce and child custody matters. Mr. Martin and his professional staff of paralegals and attorneys are here to help you with your legal needs. From the very beginning, the goal of the firm has been to provide conscientious, aggressive, and diligent legal representation to our clients on all...

John Hodson is managing and founding partner of Hodson & Mullin, Attorneys at Law, a six lawyer firm with offices in Vacaville and Fairfield, California. He is AV-Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell, a board-Certified Family Law Specialist (California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization) and a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML). His practice is entirely devoted to family law as litigant's counsel, arbitrator, mediator, private judge, judge pro tem, special master, and collaborative counsel spanning over 30 years.
A graduate of The George Washington University National Law Center in Washington,...

Experienced family law attorney with focus on mediation. Go to familylawmatters.com for more information.

I joined the Law Offices of Russo & Prince in January of 2006. Throughout his time at Russo & Prince, I have focused my practice entirely on family law, including family law litigation. I obtained my undergraduate degree at the University of Notre Dame, and my Juris Doctorate at the University of San Francisco, School of Law. I am happy to say that I practice exclusively in the area of family law. My practice includes dissolution of marriage (divorce), annulment, and legal separation, as well as spousal support (alimony), child custody, visitation, child support, division of assets and debts...

Anthony Proffitt is an attorney located in Fairfield California. His practice areas are criminal defense and family law matters, including divorce, custody, visitation, and restraining orders. He has experience in debt collections and judgment enforcement as well. As a paralegal in the early 2000's, Anthony worked in a law firm located in Napa California that specialized in three strike laws and family matters. As a paralegal he opened his own business while working for the law firm and started assisting clients with affordable document preparation and filing for their legal matters. The attorney he worked for eventually became a judge...

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...

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...

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.

At the Family Law Office of Kelly L. Lynch in Folsom, California, I offer a client-centered, compassionate approach to solving your Divorce and Family Law related legal problems. As a licensed California lawyer for over 20 years and a divorced mother, I understand how to be the strongest advocate for your legal needs on both a personal and professional level. My goal is to achieve the best result for you and your children. If your divorce is not amicable and you are dealing with an uncooperative spouse, my experience as a senior trial attorney for a Fortune 500 company will...

Sean Musgrove and his team of attorneys provide aggressive representation in a cost effective manner. A former Fortune 500 company employee, attorney Sean Musgrove founded his own law office to provide efficient legal services with exceptional representation. Using his experience, he has grown his office into a mid-size firm, while providing stellar customer service at an affordable price. He guarantees quality and efficiency with every client, tailoring his services individually and accordingly to ensure you receive the best representation at all times. We have experience in all matters related to divorce, child custody,...

For more than 46 years, Robert G. Moore has provided the highest-quality family law services. He was awarded the AV Preeminent ®, the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards by Martindale-Hubbell ®, the world's most trusted legal resource for almost 140 years. Mr. Moore earned the AV Preeminent ® rating through a strenuous review process from fellow attorneys and judges. This ranking is the pinnacle of professional excellence and a testament to Mr. Moore's dedication to providing the finest quality family law services. Additionally, Mr. Moore is featured in the 87th edition of the Bar Register...

Robert B. Anson was an artist when he became a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America when the school was located at Yale University, now relocated to Hyde Park, New York where he received an associates degree followed by 7 years of chef training apprenticeships, specialization French Cuisine. He obtained a bachelors degree in business, major in Hotel Management from the University of New Haven, with coursework in economics followed by coursework from the New England Hotel Association, with 10 years management experience as a chef, culinary union member, and restaurant management, accounting and consulting. Robert B. Anson is an attorney...

DeLonda Kay Coleman was born and raised in Sacramento, California and attended John F. Kennedy High School. After graduating from high school, she accepted employment with the State of California. During her 16+ year tenure with the State of California, Ms. Coleman attended Sacramento City College, University of Phoenix and Lincoln Law School of Sacramento. Ms. Coleman graduated with highest honors from Sacramento City College; graduated Magna Cum Laude from University of Phoenix and made Fourth Year Dean's List at Lincoln Law School of Sacramento.

Vincent E. Nelson has been advising and representing the people of Napa and other Northern California Counties since 1989. He is committed to the representation of his client’s interests as they face the complex challenges related to divorce, personal injury or other family legal proceedings.

Layla is a Family Law attorney who practices law with compassion, integrity, and pragmatism. Family Law matters are inherently emotionally difficult, and this area of law called to Layla because she knew that her deep sense of empathy would best serve her clients. Layla has extensive experience in Family Law matters that involve domestic violence issues. While in law school, Layla was also employed at a domestic violence agency, initially performing Family Law related paralegal tasks. When she became a Certified Law Student, practiced law under the supervision of an attorney. After Layla became an attorney, the agency promoted her...

The Law Office of Tamara Grosvenor is a child-focused Family Law Practice. Ms. Grosvenor was compelled to become an attorney while volunteering for Sierra Community House (former Tahoe Safe Alliance) as well as the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Truckee North Lake Tahoe (CAPC) in both Placer and Nevada Counties. Because of her vast experience, Grosvenor understands the issues faced by abused and neglected children, as well as victims of domestic violence. She has completed the National Association of Counsel for Children (NACC) Red Book training and has extensively trained as a mandated reporter.

The Law Offices of Edward Misleh, APC represents clients involved in family law matters to include: divorce, legal separation, annulment, child custody, child support, spousal support, alimony, palimony, marital property, community property, pensions, business assets, cohabitation rights, estate planning, wills, trusts, conservatorships, guardianships, name changes, domestic violence and elder abuse.
When you need help with a legal matter, you can count on our skilled and licensed attorney to explain your rights and to spell out your options. Our legal staff is friendly, courteous, and informative. We will handle your legal matter with a focus on achieving the best...

Attorney Caryn Warren has a proven track record of success in the legal areas of DUI, Criminal Defense, and Personal Injury. After law school Caryn worked as a defense attorney for 10 years where she defended hundreds of clients charged with misdemeanors to serious and violent felonies. Ms. Warren later spent 4.5 years working as a Deputy District Attorney. At the DA’s office, Caryn learned the perspective of the prosecutor, what drives their decisions, and what it takes to prove a case. Having worked on both sides allows a holistic perspective enabling her to see shortcomings in DA cases. After spending...

I have been a Sacramento criminal defense attorney and family law practitioner for over 40 years. I am very well versed in the procedures employed in charging and defending felonies and misdemeanors and have stayed current with all recent propositions that have enabled people to take advantage of recent modifications of the criminal justice system.

Likewise, I have always taken great satisfaction in helping families in times of domestic turmoil by plain-speaking the issues associated with divorce, custody, support, and property division. I believe it is easier to handle stressful situations in a relaxed manner, but with firm resolve when...

Mr. Gaiteri is a multi-cultural, experienced, bi-lingual attorney with over 16 years of law practice. During his legal tenure, Mr. Gaiteri has worked for major international corporations, Fortune 500 companies, and well-respected, well-known, US law firms. He has volunteered at Bay Area non-profit associations, such as the Eviction Defense Collaborative of San Francisco, the Concord Domestic Violence Law Clinic, and the San Francisco Bar Association Volunteer Legal Services Program. Mr. Gaiteri is fluent in Spanish and a dedicated family-man. He resides in West Roseville, CA, with his wife and daughter,