El Dorado County Family Lawyers

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....

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...

Daryl J. Lander has worked for over 25 years helping people to obtain the justice they deserve. His primary areas of practice are: Family, Criminal and Civil Law.

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,...

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...

Kim Ma graduated with High Honors from UC Davis with a degree in Managerial Economics. She went on to attend the Santa Clara University School of Law and graduated with a Juris Doctorate. After graduating from Law School and passing the bar exam, Kim was hired by the Sonoma County District Attorney’s Office. Kim worked as a Deputy District Attorney where she developed impressive trial skills. Kim went on the work for one of best criminal defense firms in California before eventually joining making the shift to family law. Kim is now a practicing family law attorney who can be...

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...

Attorney Kulvinder Singh's law practice advocates for personal injury plaintiffs, business clients and people with family, criminal and immigration cases in the greater Sacramento area.

If you are going through a divorce and wondering where you can even begin to look for the right attorney, come to the Law Offices of Frank F. Ali. At this firm, you can receive the help you need from a divorce lawyer in Roseville. Attorney Ali has dealt with all different kinds of divorce, including high net-worth divorce, contested divorce, and uncontested divorce. He has dealt with cases of legal separation, and if you are interested in learning more about divorce mediation, he can inform you. He has been admitted to the California State Bar and is well equipped...

Hi! I am Natalya, and I began my career after receiving my Juris Doctor from McGeorge School of Law at the University of the Pacific with concentrations in trial advocacy and criminal litigation. Since joining Gale, Angelo, Johnson & Patrick P.C. I have practiced exclusively in family law including divorce, domestic violence restraining orders, child custody, child support, spousal support, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. My focus is on bringing compassionate and results to each client I represent. Fun Fact: I am fluent in Russian

Dena Bez is a leading divorce attorney in Sacramento. As the founding partner of Bez Law Firm, P.C., she brings extensive knowledge, insight, and experience to each case she takes on. She started her legal career at the University of California – Santa Cruz, where she earned her B.A. in Philosophy. Attorney Bez moved on to McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific for her Juris Doctor. She is an active member of the legal community and is a part of organizations such as the American Bar Association, Women Lawyers of Sacramento, and more. Learn how she can help...

I am a former USAF Officer, this is where I honed my skills in hard work and determination. I was a B-52 crew member; that was where I learned the necessity of teamwork. For over 20 years I have done trials, in State Criminal Courts, Federal Civil Rights trials, Family Law Courts as well as many administrative hearings; this is where I learned how to win trials. In my office, my clients, my staff and I form a team that is ready to take on all adversaries.

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...

Matthew Crider formed Crider Law Group so he could help individuals and business owners by providing creative solutions and be their trusted advisor and legal counselor. Matthew provides services in the areas of estate planning, family law, and business advisory services. Matthew’s estate planning practice focuses on personalized estate planning and administration for individuals, couples and families, and includes wills, revocable living trusts, family business entity planning, and co-tenancy arrangements. His family law practice focuses on assisting families in a dissolution matters, including divorce, child custody and visitation, child and spousal support, and parental rights. ...

Michael Hulshof graduated Cum Laude from California State University of Fresno with degree’s in History, and Sociology. He went on to attend the University of La Verne College of Law. During his time at La Verne College of law Michael made the Dean’s List on multiple occasions and became an editor for the school’s Business Law Journal. As a student, Michael worked in NBC-Universal’s legal department in Universal City. After graduating from Law School and passing the California bar exam, Michael was hired by The Law Office of Christian Schank as a family law attorney. Michael handled over 200...

Drummond F. McCunn Drummond F. McCunn received his Juris Doctor from San Francisco Law School in 1974. His undergraduate degree is a Bachelors of Science degree in Mathematics from Stanford University in 1969. He has been an estate planning attorney for over 33 years in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Attorney James L. Arrasmith takes immense pride in his role of assisting the California legal community with its diverse legal requirements, regardless of the complexity or difficulty posed by each case. He practices in all California Counties. Mr. Arrasmith's unwavering pursuit of excellence underscores his approach. He ensures that cases are handled in a professional and timely manner, characterized by meticulous care and precision. When seeking a reputable attorney in California, Mr. Arrasmith's law firm stands out as the optimal choice. Renowned for his commitment to clients on both personal and professional fronts, Mr. Arrasmith has earned prominence in the legal...

Admissions: State Bar of California, 2008. Education: Whittier College School of Law Practice Areas: Tax, Family Law I started my legal career in tax resolution and bankruptcy law. As a tax attorney, I helped clients secure tax resolution with the IRS, FTB, and various California tax agencies. As a bankruptcy attorney, I worked in two large Sacramento bankruptcy firms that filed over 40 cases per month. Over the years I have shifted my practice to family law. Currently, my divorce practice ranks in the top 3 positions in Google for Sacramento divorce attorneys. As a result, I am currently managing...

Porrino Law PC operates under the guidance of principal Dominic H. Porrino, who entered law practice with the intention of protecting the assets and safety of citizens by helping them negotiate the complexities of the California legal system. The competitive spirit that prompted him to play lacrosse and rugby in his youth now drives development of strategies to protect the best interests of his clients.

Mr. Porrino, an attorney whose practice encompasses legal separation, divorce, child custody and support, estate planning and other civil matters, obtained his law degree from Golden Gate University School of Law and was admitted to the...

Susan Cohen graduated from the University of California at Davis School of Law. She holds a Juris Doctor Degree from Martin Luther King, Jr. School of Law at the University of California at Davis. Her Law Office is in Downtown Sacramento. Her practice experience includes Family Law, including Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Spousal Support and Property Division. She accepts Domestic Violence, and Civil Harassment cases. She also practices in the area of Employment Law, including Discrimination on account of race, racial harassment, sex, sexual harassment, sexual orientation discrimination, age discrimination, disability discrimination, ...

Hi! I'm Rich, I formed Quiles Law, P.C. in 2022. I attended Notre Dame de Namur University for my undergrad, then went on to obtain my Juris Doctorate, with a concentration in business, from McGeorge School of Law. While there, I served as the treasurer for the Latino Law Students Association and Team Lead for the Bankruptcy Clinic. My primary practice area is now Family Law, focusing on divorce, custody, and support. Outside of work, I like to travel the world in search of new foods to try.

Christopher W. Dietrich is the principal attorney of Dietrich Family Law practicing in the areas of Family Law (including Divorce, Legal Separation, Annulments, Child Custody and Domestic Violence Proceedings), Estate Planning, Probate, and Estate Administration. Prior to establishing Dietrich Family Law Mr. Dietrich directed the Sacramento operations of the Modesto based firm the Law Office of Thomas P. Hogan practicing in the same areas of law. He is an active member of the Sacramento County Bar Association where he has served on several committees. He also volunteers his time for Empower Yolo in Woodland to assist low...

Lauren Pruett is a Partner and shareholder of Gale, Angelo, Johnson & Patrick P.C. Lauren is Certified Family Law Specialist (CLFS) Lauren oversees our Family Law Department. She focuses exclusively on family law issues including: divorce, custody, spousal support, child support, domestic violence, guardianships, adoptions, grandparent visitation. Lauren dedicated her focus to family law from the start of her legal studies, taking courses dedicated to the field such as family law, community property, family law trial skills and juvenile law. Additionally, she clerked for the Honorable Thadd Blizzard for one year at the William R. Ridgeway Family Relations Courthouse and worked as...

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....

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...

Practice limited exclusively to family law, specializing in complex financial cases. Certified Family Law Specialist by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization.

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...

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...

Sean M. Patrick is an attorney who represents clients in a broad range of legal matters including personal injury, family law matters, business litigation, employment and general litigation matters in counties through out California including Sacramento, Placer, Yolo, El Dorado, and Yuba. Sean has a passion for helping people. Before becoming an attorney, he worked in the medical field providing care to sick and injured patients. Now, as an attorney he continues to help others by providing the highest quality legal representation for his client's various situations. In addition to his work as an attorney, Sean...

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.