Amador City, California Family Lawyers

Mark Valen
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Jackson, CA Family Law Attorney with 40 years experience
(209) 223-4114 1500 S Hwy 49, Suite 201
 Jackson, CA 95642
Family and Divorce
University of San Francisco School of Law
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My practice has been devoted exclusively to family law for more than thirty years. Whether a case is simple or complex, my goals are to help clients: (1) Make wise decisions by educating them as to the range of likely outcomes; and (2) Avoid the costly and destructive experience of litigation, while creating a future which will best serve their interests and those of their children in the years following the divorce. Although I seek settlement whenever possible, there are occasions where litigation is inevitable. In those instances, I draw upon my litigation and trial skills, and dedication to my client's cause...
Robert G. Moore
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Jackson, CA Family Law Attorney with 48 years experience
(209) 257-1728 601 Court Street, Suite 205
 Jackson, CA 95642
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
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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...
Sara Sturtevant
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Valley Springs, CA Family Law Attorney with 11 years experience
(831) 280-0214 PO Box 305
 Valley Springs, CA 95252
Family, Collections, Divorce and Estate Planning
New College of California
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Sara Sturtevant is a licensed California attorney specializing in mediation and family law. She was the Associate Dean at Monterey College of Law and ran the school’s Practical Lawyering Program. Before joining Monterey College of Law, Sara worked at the court’s Self Help Center in Monterey. As an attorney and mediator, Sara believes that people have their own best solutions to any problem they face. This is as led her to help create programs in community mediation and self-help legal education to provide resources for people to access when facing legal problems. Sara believes that mediation should be...
(831) 287-9781 PO Box 236
 Marina, CA 93933
Wendy Suzanne Coghlan
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El Dorado Hills, CA Family Law Lawyer with 17 years experience
(916) 933-3357 5176 Hillsdale Circle
Suite 100
 El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Family, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
Lincoln Law School
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Daryl John Lander
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Cameron Park, CA Family Law Attorney with 29 years experience
(530) 409-4045 4120 Cameron Park Drive
Suite 102
 Cameron Park, CA 95682
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal and Personal Injury
Western State Univ
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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.
(916) 642-2727 3017 Douglas Blvd.
Suite 300
 Roseville, 95691
Steven Cilenti
Jackson, CA Family Law Attorney with 30 years experience
(209) 223-5550 35 Court St
 Jackson, CA 95642
Family, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
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Stephen Roger Zalkind
Jackson, CA Family Law Attorney with 48 years experience
(209) 223-2244 833 Vogan Toll Rd
 Jackson, CA 95642
Family, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
Howard Univ School of Law
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Jeffrey Duane Seaton
Jackson, CA Family Law Lawyer with 28 years experience
(209) 223-2311 435 Court St
 Jackson, CA 95642
Family, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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Pamela K. Roberts
Shingle Springs, CA Family Law Lawyer with 37 years experience
(530) 676-8041 3420 Coach Ln
 Shingle Springs, CA 95682
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Bankruptcy and Divorce
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Robin Danean Korte
El Dorado Hills, CA Family Law Attorney with 22 years experience
(916) 606-6914 4496 Dunnwood Dr
 El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Family, Business, Divorce and Real Estate
California Western School of Law
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Terri Anne Smith
Shingle Springs, CA Family Law Lawyer with 19 years experience
(530) 677-5830 3294 Royal Dr
 Shingle Springs, CA 95682
Family, Divorce and Education
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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Joanne Marie Biernacki
El Dorado Hills, CA Family Law Lawyer with 7 years experience
(925) 956-3463 3941 Park Dr Ste 20 # 166
 El Dorado Hills, CA 95762-4577
Family
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Denize K. Weiner
Cameron Park, CA Family Law Attorney with 5 years experience
(530) 677-9487 3350 County Club Dr Ste 202
 Cameron Park, CA 95682
Family
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Christopher Dietrich
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Elk Grove, CA Family Law Attorney with 4 years experience
(916) 504-2610 9245 Laguna Springs Drive, Suite 200
 Elk Grove, CA 95758
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of California - Davis
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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...
(916) 504-2610 915 Highland Pointe Drive, Suite 250
 Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 504-2610 700 University Ave
Suite 130
 Sacramento, CA 95825
Hal David Bartholomew
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Sacramento, CA Family Law Attorney with 46 years experience
(916) 455-5200 4740 Folsom Blvd
 Sacramento, CA 95819
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Tax
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Mr. Bartholomew, a native of Elk Grove, California, received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science at the University of California, Davis, in 1968 and his Juris Doctor in 1971 from the same institution. Formerly a partner for 15 years with the law firm of Desmond, Miller, Desmond & Bartholomew, he co-founded the firm of Bartholomew & Wasznicky in 1989. He is a retired captain in the United States Army Reserve and is a licensed real estate broker. In addition to membership in the California Bar, he is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the United...
Heather S. Mayer
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Gold River, CA Family Law Lawyer
(916) 631-1996 2377 Gold Meadow Way
Suite 100
 Gold River, CA 95670
Free ConsultationFamily, Estate Planning and Probate
Santa Clara University School of Law
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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....
Derek J. King
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Sacramento, CA Family Law Lawyer with 12 years experience
(916) 749-6445 2100 21st Street, Suite B
 Sacramento, CA 95818
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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Mr. King began his legal career with the Sacramento County Public Defender's Office as a California State Bar Certified Law Student. He has defended juveniles during Sacramento County Juvenile Court detention hearings, assisted psychiatric patients placed on Conservatorship holds, and represented in-custody and out-of-custody clients during Sacramento Superior Court misdemeanor arraignments. Mr. King twice earned academic honors for his internship work at the Sacramento County Public Defender's Office. After graduation, Mr. King served as a Law Clerk and Deputy District Attorney in Del Norte County where he prosecuted felony and misdemeanor juvenile cases. As a prosecutor, Mr. King...
Susan Gail Cohen
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Sacramento, CA Family Law Lawyer with 33 years experience
(916) 925-1249 2020 Hurley Way
Suite 307
 Sacramento, CA 95825
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Employment
University of California, Davis, School of Law
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Susan Cohen graduated from the University of California at Davis School of Law. She is located in Sacramento County. She also accepts cases in the San Francisco Bay Area, including the Peninsula, Santa Clara County, San Mateo County, Contra Costa County and Napa County. 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, sex, sexual harassment, racial harassment, race discrimination, age discrimination, disability discrimination, ...
Nareshwar Singh Virdi
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Sacramento, CA Family Law Lawyer
(916) 378-0259 1900 Point W Way
#270
 Sacramento, CA 95815
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Immigration
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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Nareshwar Virdi at Acquest Law, Inc. offers an innovative approach to legal services. As one of three attorneys who was raised in India and now living in Sacramento, he provides sound legal options to clients in need and a voice to tell their story. Practicing in Sacramento, he prides himself on a higher level of legal representation for his fellow immigrants, former residents, U.S. citizens and those from other countries.
Kim Tuyet Ma
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Roseville, CA Family Law Lawyer with 12 years experience
(916) 288-9099 3017 Douglas Blvd #300
 Roseville, CA 95661
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
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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...
(916) 288-9099 7801 Folsom Blvd #108
 Sacramento, CA 95826
Dr. Donald Andrew Hansen
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Gold River, CA Family Law Lawyer with 15 years experience
(916) 631-1991 2377 Gold Meadow Way
 Gold River, CA 95670
Family and Divorce
Lincoln Law School
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Gillian Brady
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Davis, CA Family Law Attorney with 19 years experience
(530) 756-2536 430 D St
 Davis, CA 95616
Family, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
American University Washington College of Law
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Gillian is the owner and founder of Better Solutions Mediation & Law Services. Gillian is an experienced attorney and mediator who has helped hundreds of people resolve their legal issues without going to court.
Michael Warren Crosson
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Carmichael, CA Family Law Lawyer with 22 years experience
(916) 973-8288 5650 Marconi Avenue
Suite 20
 Carmichael, CA 95608
Family, Bankruptcy and Divorce
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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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.
John S. Yohanan
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Altaville, CA Family Law Attorney with 41 years experience
(408) 297-0700 P.O. Box 237
Angels Camp, Calaveras County
 Altaville, CA 95221-9998
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
Santa Clara University School of Law
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The decision to file for divorce is difficult and highly personal. You may have many questions and concerns but find it hard to talk about these issues with friends and family. They may have the best of intentions, but divorce and family law situations often involve private issues that are uncomfortable to share. Sometimes your family and friends may simply not understand your situation. I invite you to my website where I have attempted to provide you with general information relating to various issues or problems that may arise in a divorce proceeding. These are listed as "practice areas."...
Scott J. Sagaria
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Roseville, CA Family Law Attorney with 17 years experience
(916) 449-9680 3017 Douglas Blvd.
#100
 Roseville, CA 95661
Free ConsultationFamily, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Estate Planning
St. John's University and Santa Clara University School of Law
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Patrick Curry
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Stockton, CA Family Law Lawyer with 26 years experience
(209) 473-0394 5637 N Pershing Ave
 Stockton, CA 95207
Family, Divorce, Elder and Estate Planning
Humphreys College of Law
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Member of California and Federal Bar. Managing partner, current practice involves civil litigation, personal injury litigation for plaintiffs, defense, Probate, Consumer law, Family Law. As an Attorney, I am quite proficient in pleading and practice procedure, legal research in the library, web and computer, judicial procedure and rules of evidence. I have tried over a 200 court and jury trials. I have arbitrated and mediated over 500 cases. I have had experience with Superior, Appeals and Federal courts. I am a hearing officer for the City of Stockton and County of San Joaquin and a Pro...
Kulvinder Singh
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Roseville, CA Family Law Lawyer with 22 years experience
(916) 939-5151 970 Reserve Drive
 Roseville, CA 95678
Family, Criminal, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
Univ of N. Calif/Lorenzo Patino School of Law and University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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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.
Matthew D. Roy
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Sacramento, CA Family Law Lawyer with 9 years experience
(916) 361-6028 770 L St
#950
 Sacramento, CA 95814
Family, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Probate
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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Miss Brooke Katrina Bryant
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Roseville, CA Family Law Attorney with 11 years experience
(916) 782-4529 108 Main Street
 Roseville, CA 95678
Free ConsultationFamily and Bankruptcy
University of California - Davis
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I specialize in family and bankruptcies. I have handled all aspects of family law cases from initial consultation, up through trial, and final judgment. I am also available to assist you with your bankruptcy needs, and figure out which chapter is right for you.
Sabrina Miaei Schneweis-Coe
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Lodi, CA Family Law Attorney with 18 years experience
(209) 339-9196 404 West Pine Street, Suite 14
 Lodi, CA 95240
Family, Arbitration & Mediation and Estate Planning
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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David Alan Martin
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Sacramento, CA Family Law Attorney with 23 years experience
(916) 381-4040 8795 Folsom Blvd
 Sacramento, CA 95826
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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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...
Cameron Michael Fernandez
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Sacramento, CA Family Law Attorney with 12 years experience
(916) 288-9099 7801 Folsom Blvd #108
 Sacramento, CA 95826
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Santa Barbara College of Law
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Cameron Fernandez graduated with high honors from Santa Barbara College of Law in 2005, having attended law school while working full-time at the family law office of the Law Offices of Shannon L. Fernandez, and raising his family of four young children. During law school, Cameron completed internships with Santa Barbara County Superior Court Judge Rogelio Flores, as well as the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office. Cameron began practicing law in 2006 and became a full partner of FERNANDEZ and FERNANDEZ in 2007. In 2014 Cameron founded the Law Office of Cameron Fernandez which is the preeminent family...
(844) 384-3332 4 Venture #255
 Irvine, CA 92618
(805) 346-8536 867 Pacific St.
 San Luis Obispo , CA 93401
(805) 346-8536 2415 Professional Parkway
 Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 346-8536 351 Paseo Nuevo
2nd Floor
 Santa Barbara, CA 93101
William Kopper
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Davis, CA Family Law Lawyer with 38 years experience
(530) 758-0757 417 E St
 Davis, CA 95616
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Estate Planning
University of California, Davis
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Matthew Scott Crider
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Roseville, CA Family Law Lawyer with 21 years experience
(916) 229-8844 3017 Douglas Blvd Ste 300
 Roseville, CA 95661
Family, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
South Texas College of Law
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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. ...
(916) 229-8844 330 University Ave Ste 200
 Sacramento, CA 95825
(530) 231-5161 202 Cousteau Place, Suite 260
 Davis, CA 95618
Lauren Pruett
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Sacramento, CA Family Law Attorney with 3 years experience
(916) 758-2900 980 9th St
16th Floor
 Sacramento, CA 95814
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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Norma Samra
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Suite 3-208, CA Family Law Attorney with 31 years experience
8698 Elk Grove Blvd.
 Suite 3-208, CA 95624
Family, Divorce, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
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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...
(916) 685-2644 9401 E. Stockton Blvd.
Suite 250
 Elk Grove, CA 95624
555 University Ave.
Suite 290
 Sacramento, CA 95825
Kristen Goodwin Alexander
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Auburn, CA Family Law Attorney with 19 years experience
(530) 888-3848 1519 Lincoln Way
Suite A
 Auburn, CA 95603
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of California - Davis and University of California - Davis
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Practice limited exclusively to family law.
Ms. Erika Anne Englund
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Folsom , CA Family Law Lawyer with 13 years experience
(916) 357-6777 1024 Iron Point Road
 Folsom , CA 95630
Free ConsultationFamily
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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Scott Dale Mitchell
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Stockton, CA Family Law Attorney with 13 years experience
(209) 529-7406 20 North Sutter
Suite 202
 Stockton, CA 95202
Free ConsultationFamily, Bankruptcy, Criminal and Divorce
Humphrey's Coll School of Law
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Scott Mitchell is highly experienced in a wide range of legal matters, including bankruptcy, personal injury, criminal defense, and divorce. He has handled thousands of cases, developing an in-depth knowledge and a nuanced understanding of many areas of the law. Nothing substitutes real-world experience and proven knowledge, and with Attorney Mitchell, you have access to a seasoned attorney who knows the ins and outs of many state and federal courts. He works hard for his clients in order to get the right results. If you would like to see how Attorney Mitchell can help you, call for a FREE consultation.
(209) 529-7406 1231 8th Street
Suite 650
 Modesto, CA 95354
Lindy Giacopuzzirotz
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Roseville, CA Family Law Attorney
(916) 758-2900 3017 Douglas Blvd
#100
 Roseville, CA 95661
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
California Western School of Law
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