Placentia Lawyers

Undergraduate: Univ of California Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California - BA; School of Law: Whittier College School of Law; Los Angeles, California - JD Associations: Orange County Bar Association, Los Angeles County Bar Association, Beverly Hills Bar Association, Orange County Hispanic Bar Association- Board Member, American Bar Association, Mexican American Bar Association, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice Honors: Whittier Law Review Member, Whittier Law School Certified - Center for Children's Rights, Judicial Clerkship for Supervising Judge for Los Angeles Superior Court - Honorable Judge Nash

As a qualified and experienced DUI Defense Attorney, I...

Jeffrey D. Kent, Attorney at Law, has been practicing exclusively criminal law since he began his legal career in Orange County, California, in 1992. He is a 1989 graduate of the University of California, Irvine receiving B.A. degrees with honors in both Economics and Political Science. He then graduated from Western State University, College of Law in Fullerton, California with honors in 1992, and immediately passed the California State Bar Examination. Jeff worked with both the Orange County Public Defender and Orange County District Attorney's Office while in law school. During a career marked with high-profile successes, Jeff...

Marty Burbank is the expert in Elder Law, Veteran's Benefits and Asset Protection for Medical and Dental Practices. Our team is located in Fullerton, the heart of North Orange County. This proximity allows us to reach a broad spectrum of clients. Marty Burbank provides the same planning and legal power of the larger firms, yet in a personalized setting. We utilize the latest in technology to create and store documents for all our clients. Every client receives services that are customized to their specific needs. We never use templates. Since 2002 Marty Burbank has focused his practice...

Joshua D. Ramirez received his Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from Cal State Fullerton. Josh went to Loyola Law School in Los Angeles where he obtained his Juris Doctorate Degree and his LLM Degree in Taxation, which he obtained "With Distinction." He has a passion for Elder Law, as evidenced by him graduating #1 in his Elder Law class. Josh has a passion for the elderly and families mourning the loss of a loved one. Josh enjoys spending time with his wife and young son, spending the day at the shooting range, and flying.

Over the past 20 years I have handled thousands of criminal, DUI, and traffic cases throughout Southern California. No problem is too big or too small. In a normal day I appear in traffic court for multiple citations and I also spend time preparing my felony cases for trial. Recent victories include a not guilty verdict on ALL counts for a client charged with murder, criminal threats, robbery and 5 other felony counts (all with gang enhancements), a residential burglary case with DNA that resulted in a hung jury, and hung jury split 6-6 on a marijuana DUI charge that...

Joe is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law by the State Bar of California. Joe has practiced in Probate law since 2012, including in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Litigation, Trust and Probate Administration, Conservatorships, and the Probate of Estates, gaining extensive knowledge and experience in the many different and nuanced aspects of Probate law. Joe has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in the years 2020 - 2023 in the field of Estate and Trust Litigation. He was most recently further honored by being named as a Super Lawyers "Up-and-Coming 25: 2023 Orange...

Eldessouky Law is a bilingual firm representing English and Spanish-speaking plaintiffs in Los Angeles, Orange, and Riverside county in Southern California employment law and personal injury cases. Eldessouky law is a litigation firm that protects the rights of those who've been subjected to illegal employment practices, including age and disability discrimination, hostile work environments, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, wage and hour claims, and negligence resulting injury.

With years of experience, Geronimo Gutierrez IV has successfully defended clients in many cases as a Felony and Misdemeanor criminal defense lawyer for State and Federal cases. With experience comes the knowledge of resources that help our clients. Traffic tickets, DMV Hearings, Pre-Filing Matters, Diversion, Pre-Filing Diversion, Bench Warrants, Probation Violations, First-time DUI, Second-time DUI, Third-time DUI, Felony DUI, Drug Offenses, Drug Manufacturing, Robbery, Burglary, Unauthorized Entry Across Borders, Assault, Sexual Assault, Battery, Vehicular Manslaughter, Criminal RICO and more. Los Angeles County Public Defender, Los Angeles, CA Deputy Public Defender, January 2024 – April 2024 · Defended clients in Preliminary Hearings · Conducted research for...

Ryan has worked nearly exclusively with church and other nonprofit organizations, including charter schools, in either locating or in making their location’s availability to other groups on shared/exclusive basis. Including with those services provided, he has assistance in site evaluations, building permits, code and land variances, zoning matters including entitlements and violations, and Conditional, Special and Administrative Use Permits, and the always unpleasant Unlawful Detainer action.

On the legal side, Ryan has negotiated, authored, and reviewed numerous contracts regarding the sale, rental, leasing or licensing of facilities (often in today’s economy on a shared basis), including cell towers, property tax assessments/exemptions,...

Founded in 1992 by U. C. Berkeley (Boalt Law School) graduate Jeffrey Wilens, the Lakeshore Law Center has successfully prosecuted numerous class and individual actions against payday loan companies, creditors, automobile dealerships, lending institutions, timeshare marketers, and other businesses for racketeering, consumer fraud, false advertising, unfair business practices, credit reporting and debt collection violations.

Based in Orange County, Focus Law is a premier business litigation firm trusted by entrepreneurs and business owners across Southern California. For over 20 years, we’ve helped clients overcome complex legal challenges—from partnership disputes and shareholder conflicts to contract breaches and corporate compliance. We understand that when legal problems arise, your time, money, and reputation are all on the line. That’s why we don’t just fight your legal battles—we solve them with precision and strategy, so you can stay focused on growing your business. Our concierge-style service gives you the agility of in-house counsel without the overhead. Whether you're navigating a high-stakes...

Redefining Divorce is a mediation firm that assists couples through amicable dissolutions and legal separations. The goal of Redefining Divorce is to help couples get through an extremely difficult time by providing guidance, compassion and affordable fees. We are successful because we are efficient and know how to navigate our clients through the murky emotional waters of the process. With our seasoned mediators, therapists, and financial advisors we are able to make this experience a bit less difficult and significantly less expensive.

We focus on quick resolutions by eliminating multiple parties and mediate between the couple only. The couple develops their...

Contact an Orange County criminal defense attorney with The Law Office of Barney B. Gibbs if you have been arrested and want to fight your charges. The firm is led by Barney B. Gibbs, an attorney who has practiced exclusively criminal defense for more than 30 years. In total, Mr. Gibbs has handled over 2,500 criminal cases. This level of experience can serve to benefit clients. The size of the firm also can serve as a benefit. Mr. Gibbs promises his clients one-on-one and individualized attention, catered to meet their needs. Other added benefits to the firm are their flexible...

Attorney Amanda Johnson has an extensive background in law, graduating from Trinity Law School in Santa Ana, California. While attending law school she worked with the Orange County Rescue Mission providing legal services to members of society who might not otherwise have access to legal aid. She was also a member of Asian Pacific American Law Student Association, the Public Relations Director for the Student Bar Association, and she attended an International Human Rights Program in France. Before moving to California for law school, she attended the University of Wisconsin La Crosse where she obtained a Bachelors in Science and...

Mario Zapata has gathered over 9 years of experience in effectively representing and working with clients achieve their goals under U.S. immigration law. He has represented a wide variety of clients, including large and small companies, undocumented immigrants, and individuals threatened of deportation. Mr. Zapata handles a wide variety of immigration matters, including family-based and employment-based petitions, adjustment of status, naturalization, citizenship and waiver applications, and consular processing. He appears extensively at USCIS interviews and before Immigration Courts throughout the U.S. Mr. Zapata has successfully argued before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, the...

I am a Columbia University graduate with a degree in Oriental Studies (Summa Cum Laude) and Harvard Law School alumnus. While at Harvard, I shared my time with a classmate who would later become Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court. My international experience includes participation in the official US-China Joint Session on Trade, Investment and Economic Law in Beijing—an event the China Daily described as "the most significant legal exchange in history between China and the United States." This experience contributed to removing obstacles for advancing international trade. My travels throughout the United States and internationally have shaped me into...