Family Law

Divorces, child custody and visitation, child and spousal support, restraining orders.

• Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
• Restraining Orders
• Enforcement Actions

• Child Abuse
• Domestic Violence
• Elder Abuse

• Child Support
• Children's Rights
• Custody
• Paternity
• Visitation

• Civil Unions
• Domestic Partnerships
• Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transsexual, Transgender Rights
• Living Together/Cohabitation
• Marriage
• Power of Attorney
• Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements

• Competency Hearings
• Guardianships & Conservatorships
• Powers of Attorney
• Healthcare Power of Attorney
• Nursing Home Negligence

• Grandparent Rights
• Termination of Parental Rights

Divorce

Uncontested/contested divorces, child custody/visitation, child/spousal support, restraining orders.

• Alimony/Palimony/Spousal Support
• Annulment
• Child Support
• Custody/Visitation Rights
• Delinquent Support Payments
• Division of Property
• Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution(ADR)
• Restraining Orders
• Uncontested Divorce
• Collaborative Law

CA, Dec 2006
Bar Number: 244671

California State Courts; U.S. District Court, Northern District; U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th District.

State Bar of California, Sonoma County Bar Association, National Association Criminal Defense Lawyers, California DUI Lawyers Association, Family Law Section Sonoma County Bar Association.

I attend continuing legal education classes in all areas including family law.

Co-authored "Granham v. Heald: Are the Grapes Really Free?", Empire L. Rev 25 (2006).

• Marital dissolutions
• Property division
• Restraining orders
• Disputes over spousal support, child support, custody and visitation

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I have over eight years combined experience in the legal and financial professions. I also have many connections in the legal and financial communities. Prior to starting my own firm, I worked for a Northern California Law Firm, the Sonoma County District Attorney's Office, and Redwood Credit Union. I decided to start my own law firm because I wanted to practice law a different way. I want to bring integrity and personalized attention to my law practice by focusing on the best interest of my clients, while moving away from the traditional billing mentality and practices historically associated with the legal service industry. I want to bring an affordable alternative to large firm practices which generally lack the flexibility to tailor billing arrangements to accommodate the needs of the average person. My enthusiasm for the law, compassion for my clients, and aggressive method of litigation has brought many of my clients' successful results with their legal matters.

Prior to starting my own firm I worked for a multi-specialty Northern California Law Firm and focused my practice on civil litigation, criminal defense, and family law. Some of my experience at this law firm included the following:

• Investigated and researched factual basis of cases to prepare for trial. Conducted hearings and tried cases.
• Coordinated, managed, and executed four appellate matters.
• Attend and conduct mediations, arbitrations, and depositions.
• Draft complaints, motions for summary judgment, demurrers, and other pleadings relevant to civil law, criminal law, and family law.
• Facilitate settlements in numerous civil, criminal, and family law actions.

(707) 545-1522

Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Yes

Family Law Legal Clinic - Starting at $750.
Drafting MSA - Starting at $500.

$225.

Yes, for thirty minutes.

$3,500 may be higher depending on the facts of the case.