Riverbank Family Lawyers

Benita Ventresca has been practicing family law in Santa Clara County, California, since 1978. She helps her clients throughout San Jose and the Bay Area deal with some of lifes most difficult issues while minimizing conflict and reaching the fastest possible resolution whenever possible. At Law Offices of Benita Ventresca, Attorney Ventresca provides representation in family law areas that include divorce, child custody and visitation, child and spousal support, restraining orders, and paternity actions. Attorney Ventresca emphasizes communication with her clients, persistent advocacy, and attention to all aspects of their case. Regardless of the size of the case, her...

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.

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Hello my name is Vijay Dinakar and I'm a California attorney. I have over a decade of experience handling serious criminal cases. I have successfully handled every kind of criminal case including DUIs, domestic violence, sex offense allegations and homicide cases. More recently I have used my considerable trial experience to handle restraining orders, family law cases, and select civil cases. Please contact my office for more information and all the best to you!

Lucy Zheng is a California licensed attorney, experienced in individual tax debt relief, DUI law, family law, personal bankruptcy filings, and tenant evictions. Prior to forming her own practice, Lucy worked at a law firm handling multiple client cases all throughout Northern California. She witnessed the strengths and weaknesses of a larger law firm, and thus determined she could best provide her clients with the personalized attention and service that they deserve by starting her own practice. Lucy received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with an emphasis on Public Law in only 3 years, from the University of...

I practice family law, with an emphasis on collaborative divorces and mediation. I also prepare QDROs (Qualified Domestic Relations Orders) for the division of pensions in a divorce. In addition I practice estate plannning, including preparing revocable living trusts, special needs trusts, and wills. My practice is near downtown San Jose, California. I have been an attorney for 25 years.

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...

I am licensed to practice law in California and have received federal admissions to practice law in the Northern and Central Districts of California. I have developed extensive knowledge and experience in the areas of Civil, Family, Juvenile, and Criminal Law from the inception of a case through the appellate process. I have extensive state and federal litigation experience in drafting and arguing law and motion, engaging in and defending depositions, and have engaged in dozens of hearings and Court trials. I have drafted writs and appeals in most appellate districts within the state and and have successfully received multiple...

Attorney Gemma V. Reyes has 30 years of experience as a family law attorney, conducting research, negotiations, and litigation in that field of law. She also has experience practicing in both the civil and criminal law. Attorney Reyes has a commitment to the State of California and therefore she's chosen to live, study, and practice in this state. Attorney Reyes has appeared and argued in both State and Federal Courts, litigating and arguing various motions. She has successfully worked with a wide range of people from different communities and socio-economic levels, and she adapts well to change and challenges...

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...

Michael Geller is a California-licensed attorney and the founder of The Geller Firm, a family law practice serving clients across the San Francisco Bay Area. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern California, completed medical training at the City University of New York, and earned his Juris Doctor from Santa Clara University School of Law. Michael began his legal career under the guidance of a Certified Family Law Specialist, where he gained in-depth experience in all aspects of California family law—divorce, child custody and support, spousal support, property division, and domestic violence restraining orders. This foundation shaped his...

Pamela Marraccini devotes her practice to assisting clients with their family law matters. She has over 17 years of experience being a forceful advocate addressing the issues surrounding her client’s divorce and associated issues including, child support, spousal support, complex property division, domestic violence, premarital and post-nuptial agreements. She has successfully helped clients navigate complex dissolution issues, including stock options, deferred compensation packages, valuations and division of business interests and high conflict custody. She also works with clients pursuing mediation and has extensive experience in alternative dispute resolution.

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I will do my best to resolve your case as quickly, easily, inexpensively, and amicably as possible. Through competent, caring and empathetic representation, as aggressive as necessary, I will keep you fully informed and in control of every step of the process. I invite you to read the many excellent reviews contained on the Client Testimonials page of my website. I treat my clients the way I would want to be treated if I needed a family law attorney. My service to you includes providing the most cost effective alternatives to resolving your case or situation. I provide full legal representation,...

University of Michigan - BBA (Accounting)
Certified Public Account - Michigan
University of Detroit Law School - JD
Wayne State University - LL.M Taxation
Attorney Licenses in Michigan and California

Katie Burke is an associate family law attorney at The Wald Law Group, P.C.. The firm provides comprehensive legal services for all types of family law situations. Practice areas include: Assisted Reproduction; Surrogacy; Adoption; Family Contracts & Parenting Law; Pre-Nuptial Agreements; Co-Parenting Agreements; Domestic Partnership Agreements; Divorce; Dissolution; Custody Disputes; Paternity and Contested Parentage Actions. Experienced in Collaborative Practice & Mediation. Legal services provided at both the trial and appellate level.

I am a full time family law/divorce mediator in San Francisco. I have been practicing law for 11 years and have been mediating for 6 years. I work with couples to stay out of court and to reach creative and fair agreements together in the privacy of my office.

I have a passion for the law. I will represent you to the fullest extent of the law. I am an aggressive attorney that works hard for each client. I personally handle each and every case from beginning to end.

Jeremy is an honorably-discharged U.S. Coast Guard veteran who served his country from 2007 to 2014 aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Munro (WHEC-724) homeported out of Kodiak, Alaska, and as a Marine Science Technician in Alameda, California and Paducah, Kentucky.

After becoming a parent while stationed in Paducah in 2013, Jeremy separated from the Coast Guard to return to the Bay Area to establish a relationship with his son. At that time, Jeremy’s primary goal became to attend law school in order to help those parents who care deeply about their children, but struggling to establish a relationship and custody of...

Laura Strasser has worked in the legal field for over 30 years starting her career as a paralegal, which gave her the foundation and motivation to become a well-rounded attorney. After graduating top of her class at Lincoln Law School of Sacramento, she founded a business, Legal Concepts, which provided legal research and writing on complex legal issues for many law firms practicing in the Sacramento region. She also used her skills to teach legal courses to paralegals at MTI College, including Advanced Civil Litigation, Employment Law, Personal Injury, Family Law and other general litigation matters. In...

Offering you a client-focused approach to legal problem solving, for divorce, custody, support and for small business contracts, agreements and protections. I help people sort through legal challenges. If you are dealing with debt or facing bankruptcy, going through a divorce or custody battle or wrestling with problems in a small business, I'd be happy to speak with you.

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