Elk Grove, California Family Lawyers

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Lauren Dobkins
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Christopher Dietrich
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Elk Grove, CA Family Law Attorney. 3 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
Norma Samra
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Elk Grove, CA Family Law Attorney. 30 years experience
(916) 685-2644 9401 E. Stockton Blvd.
Suite 250
 Elk Grove, 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...
8698 Elk Grove Blvd.
 Suite 3-208, CA 95624
555 University Ave.
Suite 290
 Sacramento, CA 95825
Tonya J. Hernandez
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Elk Grove, CA Family Law Lawyer.
(916) 509-7174 9245 Laguna Springs Drive
Suite 200
 Elk Grove, CA 95758
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Robert B Anson
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Elk Grove, CA Family Law Attorney. 35 years experience
(916) 686-2773 9753 Elk Grove-Florin Road
 Elk Grove, CA 95624
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Peter Lawrence Cianchetta
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Elk Grove, CA Family Law Attorney. 15 years experience
(916) 685-7878 8788 Elk Grove Blvd
Suite 2A
 Elk Grove, CA 95624
Family, Bankruptcy, Collections and Estate Planning
Lincoln Law School
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Clifford Chigbu
Elk Grove, CA Family Law Attorney. 15 years experience
(916) 230-6381 4815 Laguna Park Dr
 Elk Grove, CA 95758
Family, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Estate Planning
Univ of N. Calif/Lorenzo Patino School of Law
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Robert Jefferson Busch Jr
Elk Grove, CA Family Law Attorney. 31 years experience
(916) 859-0370 9245 Laguna Springs Dr Suite 200
 Elk Grove, CA 95758
Family
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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Kenneth Wayne Frieze
Elk Grove, CA Family Law Lawyer. 44 years experience
(916) 427-8412 3117 Dwight Rd
 Elk Grove, CA 95758
Family, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
San Francisco Law Sch
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Jason Borg
Elk Grove, CA Family Law Lawyer. 21 years experience
(916) 478-4234 9401 E Stockton Blvd
 Elk Grove, CA 95624
Family, Divorce and Personal Injury
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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Karen Roxana Leder
Elk Grove, CA Family Law Lawyer. 31 years experience
(916) 681-2342 9701 Elk Grove Florin Rd
 Elk Grove, CA 95624
Family, Business and Divorce
UC Davis School of Law King Hall
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Tien Dao Duong
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Sacramento, CA Family Law Lawyer. 15 years experience
(916) 421-5536 5524 Assembly Ct
Suite 44
 Sacramento, CA 95823
Family, Criminal, Divorce and Estate Planning
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
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Hal David Bartholomew
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Sacramento, CA Family Law Attorney. 45 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...
Kim Tuyet Ma
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Sacramento, CA Family Law Lawyer. 11 years experience
(916) 288-9099 7801 Folsom Blvd #108
 Sacramento, CA 95826
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 3017 Douglas Blvd #300
 Roseville, CA 95661
David Alan Martin
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Sacramento, CA Family Law Attorney. 22 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...
Michael Warren Crosson
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Sacramento, CA Family Law Lawyer. 21 years experience
(916) 973-8288 2740 Fulton Ave
Ste 108
 Sacramento, CA 95821
Family, Bankruptcy, Business 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.
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
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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....
Susan Gail Cohen
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Sacramento, CA Family Law Lawyer. 32 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.
Derek J. King
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Sacramento, CA Family Law Lawyer. 11 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...
Cameron Michael Fernandez
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Sacramento, CA Family Law Attorney. 11 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 2151 S. College Dr.
Suite 102
 Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 346-8536 351 Paseo Nuevo
2nd Floor
 Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Dr. Donald Andrew Hansen
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Gold River, CA Family Law Lawyer. 14 years experience
(916) 631-1991 2377 Gold Meadow Way
 Gold River, CA 95670
Family and Divorce
Lincoln Law School
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Matthew Scott Crider
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Sacramento, CA Family Law Lawyer. 20 years experience
(916) 229-8844 330 University Ave Ste 200
 Sacramento, CA 95825
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 3017 Douglas Blvd Ste 300
 Roseville, CA 95661
(530) 231-5161 202 Cousteau Place, Suite 260
 Davis, CA 95618
Matthew D. Roy
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Sacramento, CA Family Law Lawyer. 8 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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Scott J. Sagaria
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Sacramento, CA Family Law Attorney. 16 years experience
(866) 447-8460 980 9th St
16th Floor
 Sacramento, CA 95814
Free ConsultationFamily, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Estate Planning
St. John's University and Santa Clara University School of Law
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Deborah Barron
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Sacramento, CA Family Law Lawyer. 26 years experience
(916) 486-1712 1900 Point West Way
Suite 202
 Sacramento, CA 95815
Free ConsultationFamily, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
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Contact the Law Offices of Deborah Barron for a Free Initial Consultation. A full service Law firm providing prompt professional service to businesses and individuals at the lowest cost to the client. For plaintiff personal injury cases, sexual harassment and nursing home abuse, there is no fee until we recover. Formerly with the San Francisco Law Offices of Melvin Belli, the "King of Torts." Served with a summons and complaint? We may be able to obtain insurance coverage for you or file a cross-complaint for indemnity or contribution. From business start-ups, mergers and acquisitions to complex litigation, our goal is...
Fredrick S. Cohen
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Sacramento, CA Family Law Attorney. 27 years experience
(916) 925-7177 2020 Hurley Way
Suite 200
 Sacramento, CA 95825
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
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Richard Abdallah
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Sacramento, CA Family Law Attorney. 6 years experience
(916) 226-4480 455 University Avenue, Suite 360
 Sacramento, CA 95825
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Lincoln University
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Richard Abdallah started the Law Office of Richard M. Abdallah after spending two years practicing law with his brother. Prior to practicing law, Richard spent 13 years working in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry. Richard received his Jurisdoctor degree from Lincoln Law School of Sacramento and his Bachelor degree from Sacramento State University, Sacramento, where he graduated Cum Laude. Richard focuses his practice on Family Law.
Lauren Dobkins
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Sacramento, CA Family Law Attorney.
(916) 449-9680 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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Wazhma Aziza Mojaddidi
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Sacramento, CA Family Law Attorney. 13 years experience
(916) 436-3007 3400 Cottage Way, Suite E
 Sacramento, CA 95825
Family, Divorce and Immigration
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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Michael Hulshof
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Sacramento, CA Family Law Lawyer. 4 years experience
(916) 288-9099 7801 Folsom Blvd. Suite 108
 Sacramento, CA 95826
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of Laverne - School of Law
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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...
(916) 288-9099 Law Office of Cameron M. Fernandez - Roseville Office
3017 Douglas Blvd. #300
 Roseville, CA 95661
Abigail T. Anderson
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Rancho Cordova, CA Family Law Attorney. 4 years experience
(916) 858-1212 3100 Gold Canal Drive, Suite A
 Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Free ConsultationFamily
Southwestern Law School
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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...
Barbara Peyton
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Sacramento, CA Family Law Attorney. 38 years experience
(619) 488-2701 2701 Cottage Way
Suite 11
 Sacramento, CA 95825
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Lincoln Univ
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Guido E Gaiteri
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Sacramento, CA Family Law Lawyer. 10 years experience
(866) 863-3834 3830 Watt Avenue
Suite 11
 Sacramento, CA 95821
Family, Business, Divorce and Immigration
University of California - San Francisco
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Mr. Gaiteri is a multi-cultural, experienced, bi-lingual attorney with over 16 years of law practice. During his legal tenure, Mr. Gaiteri has worked for major international corporations, Fortune 500 companies, and well-respected, well-known, US law firms. He has volunteered at Bay Area non-profit associations, such as the Eviction Defense Collaborative of San Francisco, the Concord Domestic Violence Law Clinic, and the San Francisco Bar Association Volunteer Legal Services Program. Mr. Gaiteri is fluent in Spanish and a dedicated family-man. He resides in West Roseville, CA, with his wife and daughter,
Katherine Codekas
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Sacramento, CA Family Law Attorney. 19 years experience
(916) 662-4527 1425 River Park Drive, Suite 201
 Sacramento, CA 95815
Free ConsultationFamily, Appeals, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
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Carolyn J. Chan
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Sacramento, CA Family Law Attorney. 26 years experience
(916) 877-5297 Sierra Oaks Professional
 Sacramento, CA 95825
Free ConsultationFamily, Animal, Criminal and Divorce
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Ms.Chan excels at working on challenging cases. Over 20+ years in Family law courts with a very high win rate (Sacto, San Diego, Butte,etc.) In news media for prevailing in horrific Family law case Sacto, in early 1990's; Former Volunteer at Facilitator's Office and Volunteer Legal Services. Statewide legal representation in animal law cases since 2003; Admitted to Federal District Courts CA+Bankruptcy Courts. http://www.criminaldefenseattorneychico.com/ CRIMINAL LAW CASES website * * *Attorney's Cases in the Media* * * ---> http://www.courthousenews.com/2013/11/27/63266.htm ...
(530) 359-8810 2485 Notre Dame Blvd.
 Chico, CA 95928
Edward Misleh
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Sacramento, CA Family Law Lawyer. 7 years experience
(916) 443-1267 615 Tenth Street
 Sacramento, CA 95814
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
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The Law Offices of Edward Misleh, APC is located in Sacramento, California and focuses on divorce, family law, domestic violence, probate, estate planning, and personal injury. We are one of the few law firms that offers a free consultation for all new clients.
Stephanie Bamberger
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Sacramento, CA Family Law Lawyer. 17 years experience
(916) 455-5200 4740 Folsom Blvd.
 Sacramento, CA 95819
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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Sabrina Miaei Schneweis-Coe
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Lodi, CA Family Law Attorney. 17 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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Matthew Smith
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West Sacramento, CA Family Law Attorney. 13 years experience
(530) 758-7800 1250 Harbor Blvd #700
 West Sacramento, CA 95691
Family, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Domestic Violence
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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Kristine Young
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Gold River, CA Family Law Attorney.
2377 Gold Meadow Way, Suite 100
 Gold River, CA 95670
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Estate Planning and Probate
Santa Clara University School of Law and University of California - Irvine
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