San Bernardino, California Family Lawyers

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Jillian K. Duggan-Herd
(951) 715-4632
Riverside, CA Family Law Lawyer
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Heather Mellyn Cullen
(951) 715-4632
Riverside, CA Family Law Attorney
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Frank J. Prainito
(909) 481-3626
Rancho Cucamonga, CA Family Law Attorney
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Sheldon E. Lee
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San Bernardino, CA Family Law Attorney. 17 years experience
(909) 383-1867 505 N Arrowhead Ave
 San Bernardino, CA 92401
Family, Criminal, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Western State College of Law at Argosy University
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As an associate of Wallin & Klarich, I know the emotional aspects of going through a difficult dissolution, a family law issue or a criminal matter. I will provide the time and attention into each individual case whether it is a family law or criminal case so that my clients can be assured that their case is being competently handled.
(888) 749-7428 17592 Irvine Blvd
 Tustin, CA 92780
(888) 749-7428 4255 Main Street
Suite 7
 Riverside, CA 92501
(888) 749-7428 15437 Anacapa Road
Suite 12
 Victorville, CA 92392
Hong K. Lyu
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San Bernardino, CA Family Law Attorney. 7 years experience
(909) 383-1867 505 N. Arrowhead Ave. Suite 105
 San Bernardino, CA 92401
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal and DUI
University of La Verne College of Law
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As an associate attorney at Wallin & Klarich, I constantly use my knowledge of the law and rigorous approach to help our clients in their time of legal need. Clients know their case is in good hands with me because I constantly communicate with them throughout the legal process to create a strategy that is in their best interest. I have represented our clients in all aspects of family law, including divorce, child visitation, child and spousal support, division of property and child custody. He has also successfully defended our clients against both misdemeanor and felony charges.
17592 Irvine Blvd.
 Tustin, CA 92780
Stephen Paul Levine
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San Bernardino, CA Family Law Lawyer. 39 years experience
323 W. Court Street
Suite 402
 San Bernardino, CA 92401
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, Divorce and Domestic Violence
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I am a Certified Specialist in criminal law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization and a Member of the American Legal Specialists as well.I have been practicing in the Inland Empire for 37 years,both in Criminal Defense and in Family Law matters.I spent many years in Private sole Practice and have joined one of the most well known firms in the Inland Empire in 2007.My partners and I can handle most of your legal matters in house
Paul Jeffrey Wallin
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San Bernardino, CA Family Law Lawyer. 39 years experience
(877) 466-5245 505 N. Arrowhead Avenue
Suite 105
 San Bernardino, CA 92401
Free ConsultationFamily, Appeals, Criminal and Divorce
Pepperdine University School of Law
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For over 35 years, I have been successfully representing clients facing criminal charges or dealing with family law matters. As the Senior Partner of Wallin & Klarich, A Law Corporation, I work hard to ensure our clients are represented with respect and professionalism. When you hire our firm, you place your trust in a team of attorneys and legal professionals, whose only goal is to obtain the best result possible in your case. You are not alone. We will get through this together.
(877) 466-5245 17592 Irvine Blvd
 Tustin, CA 92780
(877) 466-5245 4255 Main Street, Suite 7
 Riverside, CA 92501
(877) 466-5245 444 W. C Street
Suite 410
 San Diego, CA 92101
(877) 466-5245 15303 Ventura Blvd.
9th Floor
 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(877) 466-5245 21151 S. Western Ave
Suite 233
 Torrance, CA 90501
(877) 466-5245 23822 Valencia Blvd.
Suite 306
 Valencia , CA 91355
(818) 785-6900 6315 Van Nuys Blvd.
Suite 210
 Van Nuys, CA 91401
(877) 466-5245 3585 Maple Street, Suite 289
 Ventura, CA 93003
(877) 466-5245 15437 Anacapa Road
Suite 12
 Victorville, CA 92392
(877) 466-5245 1619 West Garvey Ave.
Suite 107
 West Covina, CA 91790
Linda Lindsey
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San Bernardino, CA Family Law Lawyer. 8 years experience
(909) 801-7388 357 West 2nd Street #11
 San Bernardino, CA 92401
Family, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of La Verne College of Law
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Linda A. Lindsey is a life-long resident of the Inland Empire. She is not only a licensed attorney in the State of California and the United States - Central District Court of California; she also holds a M.B.A. and has over 25 years of successful for-profit and non-profit business experience. She believes that all persons should have access to justice and even with a busy law practice she contributes her time and energy at local legal aid agencies. Each case is handled with professionalism and integrity. Linda A. Lindsey currently devotes her practice to representing clients in San Bernardino...
Ronald Freeman
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San Bernardino, CA Family Law Lawyer.
(951) 525-5610 473 E Carnegie Dr #200
 San Bernardino, CA 92408
Family, Criminal, Domestic Violence and Immigration
California Southern Law School
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I help Southern California residents protect their rights in a wide range of legal matters. Whether you require assistance with a divorce, an immigration case, a criminal charge or some other type of legal challenge, I will provide the high-quality representation that you deserve. No matter how complex your issue might be, I explain your legal options clearly so that we can work together to achieve a successful outcome.
Amy Marie York Garrett
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San Bernardino, CA Family Law Attorney. 28 years experience
(909) 386-5470 463 N. Sierra Way
 San Bernardino, CA 92410
Family, Divorce and Probate
Western State University College of Law and University of Cambridge, Downing College, England
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Jeffrey Dean Grotke
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San Bernardino, CA Family Law Lawyer. 13 years experience
(909) 888-8418 320 N E St
 San Bernardino, CA 92401
Family, Appeals, Business and Divorce
Univ of LaVerne COL
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Jeff Grotke has successfully litigated in family law, including successfully defending against a claim of marital fraud, and has prevailed at trial in a claim of marital fraud and abuse of an elderly person. He has extensive experience with loan modifications, including post-foreclosure defense, bankruptcy actions, and other loan modification litigation. Personal injury cases are also about one-third of his practice, including auto-collision cases.
Joyce Marie Holcomb
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San Bernardino, CA Family Law Lawyer. 11 years experience
(909) 889-7111 215 N D St
 San Bernardino, CA 92401
Family, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
California Southern LS
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I am a member of the California State Bar since 2006; the San Bernardino County Bar and Association of Certified Family Law Specialist. I am a certified Family Specialist (I am the only female Certified Family Law Specialist in the Cities of San Bernardino, Redlands and Highland). For the past 6 years I have had the Indigent Defense Contract with the County of San Bernardino wherein I was court appointed to represent several hundred of defendants who were charged with Contempt of Court for violation of court orders (typically non-payment of child support). I also represented several hundred military personal under the...
James Lawrence Knox
San Bernardino, CA Family Law Attorney. 20 years experience
(909) 453-4059 323 W. Court Street
Suite 402
 San Bernardino, CA 92401
Family and Divorce
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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Charles William Richardson
San Bernardino, CA Family Law Attorney. 43 years experience
(909) 889-4495 330 N D St
 San Bernardino, CA 92401
Family and Divorce
Western State Univ
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C. Patrick Milligan
San Bernardino, CA Family Law Lawyer. 55 years experience
(909) 453-4059 323 W. Court Street
Suite 402
 San Bernardino, CA 92401
Family, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
Stanford Univ Law School
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Richard Allen Granowitz
San Bernardino, CA Family Law Attorney. 40 years experience
(909) 890-1717 650 E. Hospitality Lane
Suite 570
 San Bernardino, CA 92408
Family, Business, Civil Rights and Divorce
Univ of San Diego School of Law
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Jeffrey Alan Dains
San Bernardino, CA Family Law Lawyer. 28 years experience
(909) 381-0527 290 N D St
 San Bernardino, CA 92401
Family, Business, Divorce and Medical Malpractice
Western State Univ COL
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Kim Lee West
San Bernardino, CA Family Law Attorney. 22 years experience
(909) 885-2509 444 N Arrowhead Ave
 San Bernardino, CA 92401
Family and Divorce
California Southern LS
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Lance Edward Dacre
San Bernardino, CA Family Law Lawyer. 20 years experience
(909) 384-0676 472 N Arrowhead Ave
 San Bernardino, CA 92401
Family, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
Whittier Coll School of Law
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Tarus Miguel Green
San Bernardino, CA Family Law Attorney. 13 years experience
(909) 384-0676 472 N Arrowhead Ave
 San Bernardino, CA 92401
Family, Criminal, Divorce and Estate Planning
Trinity Law School
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Duane Paul Booth
San Bernardino, CA Family Law Lawyer. 32 years experience
(909) 888-7895 555 N D St
 San Bernardino, CA 92401
Family, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Estate Planning
Univ of LaVerne COL
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Jerome David Macht
San Bernardino, CA Family Law Attorney. 24 years experience
(909) 888-2211 315 W 6th St
 San Bernardino, CA 92401
Family, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
Whittier Coll School of Law
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James Aaron Skidmore II
San Bernardino, CA Family Law Lawyer. 36 years experience
(909) 885-1075 560 N Arrowhead Ave
 San Bernardino, CA 92401
Family, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
Western State Univ
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Michael Young
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Redlands, CA Family Law Attorney. 19 years experience
(866) 902-5290 1980 Orange Tree Lane
Suite 260
 Redlands, CA 92374
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Southwestern Law School
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Michael R. Young is a skilled divorce attorney from San Bernardino, CA.
Harvey Lawrence Katzman
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Redlands, CA Family Law Lawyer. 38 years experience
(909) 307-2637 47 N. 1st St.
 Redlands, CA 92373
Family, Bankruptcy, Business and Divorce
Glendale University College of Law
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Lenita Skoretz
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Redlands, CA Family Law Attorney. 20 years experience
(909) 792-9222 12 Nevada St., Suite C
 Redlands, CA 92373
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Probate
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Michael Patrick Caruso
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Lake Arrowhead, CA Family Law Lawyer. 17 years experience
(619) 794-6333 PO Box 2069
 Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352
Free ConsultationFamily, Bankruptcy, Criminal and Insurance Claims
Washington Univ School of Law
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Jordan Michele Gustafson
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Redlands, CA Family Law Lawyer. 3 years experience
(909) 363-4724 1255 W Colton Ave #113
 Redlands, CA 92374
Family and Divorce
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Jillian K. Duggan-Herd
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Riverside, CA Family Law Lawyer. 6 years experience
(951) 715-4632 4094 Chestnut Street
 Riverside, CA 92501
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Gonzaga University School of Law
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Temecula Family Law Attorney Jillian Duggan-Herd is an Attorney at the Law Office of Heather Cullen. Attorney Duggan-Herd is currently an active member of State Bar of California and practices exclusively Family Law. Attorney Duggan-Herd is a native Californian who graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from the University of California, San Diego. She then earned her Juris Doctor Degree from Gonzaga University, School of Law in Spokane Washington. Prior to joining the Law Office of Heather Cullen team, Attorney Duggan-Herd had a successful legal practice wherein she represented her client to successful outcomes in various family...
(951) 715-4632 28465 Old Town Front Street, Suite 321
 Temecula, CA 92590
Heather Mellyn Cullen
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Riverside, CA Family Law Attorney. 19 years experience
(951) 715-4632 4094 Chestnut St
 Riverside, CA 92501
Family and Divorce
University of California - Riverside and University of California, Davis, School of Law
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The family law practice at the Law Office of Heather Cullen strives to maintain effective, quality relationships with each of our clients. We treat each client with integrity and respect for his or her individual needs, goals and objectives. We focus on intelligent legal representation. We pledge to listen to and communicate with each of our clients. At our firm, we will give you the personal attention you need as you work through your family law issue. Our practice focuses on all areas of family law, from complicated divorce with complex property division, custody and support to simple preparation...
(951) 715-4632 28465 Old Town Front Street
Suite 321
 Temecula, CA 92590
Valerie Lee Murphy
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Riverside, CA Family Law Attorney. 11 years experience
(951) 715-4632 4094 Chestnut Street
 Riverside, CA 92501
Family and Divorce
California Southern, School of Law
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Valerie L. Murphy is a native Southern Californian who joined the Law Office of Heather Cullen as an Attorney in early 2008. Attorney Murphy's legal focus is on family law matters including divorce, termination of domestic partnerships, custody and visitation, establishment of parental relationships (paternity), domestic violence, division of community property, child support and spousal support. Attorney Murphy has extensive experience and personal knowledge with issues regarding the United States Military and Family Law. Her experience includes issues relating to divorce, child and spousal support, the Soldier and Sailors Relief act, as well as application of Federal...
(951) 715-4632 28465 Old Town Front Street
Suite 321
 Temecula, CA 92590
Joseph Torri
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Riverside, CA Family Law Lawyer. 13 years experience
(866) 630-5757 4255 Main Street
 Riverside, CA 92501
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Western State Univ COL
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Joseph Torri is on the Riverside Superior Court's - Family Law Minor's Counsel List of Approved Attorneys. Judges sitting in California family law courtrooms may appoint private counsel to represent children in high-conflict child custody cases. Also, Mr. Torri is a volunteer mediator at the Los Angeles Superior Court Southeast Judicial District in Norwalk, California. Joseph Torri received his undergraduate degree from California State University, Fullerton, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice with a minor in Speech Communication. While at undergraduate college, Mr. Torri was on the speech and debate team, as well as, President...
(866) 630-5757 28202 Cabot Road
 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(866) 630-5757 13215 E. Penn Street
 Whittier, CA 90602
(866) 630-5757 6 Centerpointe Drive
 La Palma, CA 90623
(866) 630-5757 74710 Highway 111
Suite 102
 Palm Desert, CA 92260
(866) 630-5757 625 N. Main Street
 Orange, CA 92868
David N Booth
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA Family Law Lawyer. 8 years experience
(844) 384-3332 8600 Utica Ave. #200
 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Chapman University Fowler School of Law
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David Booth is a graduate of Brigham Young University and Chapman University School of Law and began practicing law in 2008. Immediately following law school, David took a position with the Orange County Department of Child Support Services as a staff attorney. David later went on to a position as an deputy district attorney, where he honed his trial skills. David is now the lead attorney at the Law Office of Cameron M. Fernandez where David practices divorce and family law in Irvine and throughout Orange County.
(844) 384-3332 4 Venture #255
 Irvine, CA 92618
(844) 384-3332 4401 Atlantic
2nd Floor
 Long Beach, CA 90807
Arturo Angel Burga
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA Family Law Attorney. 5 years experience
(909) 538-8320 8331 Utica Ave
Suite 100
 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Family, Criminal, Immigration and Personal Injury
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Arturo is the founder and owner of Burga Law Firm PC. Arturo has over 10 years of experience in the legal field. Arturo began his legal career under the supervision of some of the best attorneys in Southern California. Now at his own practice, he has developed a strong network of attorneys. Arturo is a member of various organizations. He is involved with AILA, LACBA, WSBCBA and JRCLS. In addition, he has volunteered his time with Harriet Buhai Center for Family Law, Dream Team LA, Community Law Day events at Chaffey College, and others. The experience that Attorney Arturo...
(909) 397-5888 206A East Mission Blvd
 Pomona, CA 91766
Stephanie Squires
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA Family Law Attorney. 20 years experience
(909) 474-7944 10700 Civic Center Drive
Suite 100B
 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Western State College of Law at Argosy University
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Divorce is never easy, but having a trustworthy, experienced attorney on your side can make it easier. Attorney Stephanie J. Squires is committed to giving you the honest answers you deserve and helping you find a resolution to the important issues that arise in a divorce. Whatever the particular challenges of your divorce, Stephanie Squires has the experience and dedication it takes to successfully fight for your best interests. With strong litigation skills and more than 15 years of professional experience, Ms. Squires understands how important it is to put your needs first. Whether your divorce...
Amanda Beth Naples
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Riverside, CA Family Law Lawyer. 4 years experience
(951) 715-4632 4094 Chestnut Street
 Riverside, CA 92501
Family and Divorce
Gonzaga University School of Law
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Amanda B. Naples is an Attorney at The Law Office of Heather Cullen. Attorney Naples is currently an active member of State Bar of California and practices exclusively Family Law. Attorney Naples is a native Southern Californian who graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from the University of California, Irvine. She then earned her Juris Doctor Degree from Gonzaga University School of Law in Spokane, Washington. Attorney Naples is an excellent legal writer having sharpened her legal writing skills as an editor of the Gonzaga Law Review. Her endeavors resulted in many published scholarly legal articles....
(951) 715-4632 28465 Old Town Front Street
Suite 321
 Temecula, CA 92590
NaKesha S.D. Ruegg
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Riverside, CA Family Law Attorney. 8 years experience
(951) 784-1900 3941 Brockton Ave., Ste 5
 Riverside, CA 92501
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Chapman University Fowler School of Law
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Family Law is an area of law that requires more than just an understanding of the law, it requires an understanding of people. When dealing with something as personal as family, emotions can run high and often impact a person's decision making process. At Swanson and Ruegg, we address your needs by helping you to determine what your best options are so that you can decide on which course of action is right for your family. Our Riverside law firm brings over 30 years of combined experience to every family law case we handle. That experience allows us to...
Jonathon Zitney
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA Family Law Attorney. 8 years experience
(909) 681-1000 8291 Utica Ave Suite 201A
 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Family, Appeals and Divorce
Western State University College of Law
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Laura Chanel Rosauer
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Riverside, CA Family Law Lawyer. 20 years experience
(951) 328-8400 4049 Almond Street
Suite 202
 Riverside, CA 92501
Free ConsultationFamily, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Domestic Violence
California Western School of Law
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Beverly Wilson Quinn
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA Family Law Lawyer. 50 years experience
(909) 922-2028 10565 Civic Center Dr
Suite 128
 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
University of Southern California Gould School of Law
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As the founding attorney at The Law Office of Beverly W. Quinn, Rancho Cucamonga attorney Beverly W. Quinn provides legal representation in a variety of family law matters including divorce. She has over 45 years of experience serving Californians. Attorney Quinn is a Certified Family Law Specialist. She is a graduate of the University Of Southern California Gould School Of Law and served as president of the East-West Family Law Counsel. Receive a free consultation by contacting her firm today.
Tashfeen Haq
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Riverside, CA Family Law Lawyer. 7 years experience
(909) 234-9789 6600 Jurupa Ave.
 Riverside, CA 92504
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Donald S Dench
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA Family Law Lawyer. 19 years experience
(909) 481-0779 9650 Business Center Drive
Suite 102
 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Criminal and Divorce
California Southern Law School
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Quality & Experienced Defense You Can Trust Donald S. Dench, a well-known attorney in Rancho Cucamonga, serves all southern California court jurisdictions. Mr. Dench provides quality and experienced legal defense as a family lawyer, family law attorney, criminal lawyer, criminal law attorney, and a mediation attorney. • High Quality, Experienced, Legal Representation • Your Trusted Counsel, Every Step of the Way • Local, Home Court Advantage • On Your Side, Always Here For You “I value and respect the relationships...
Michael Roger Schneider
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Riverside, CA Family Law Lawyer. 18 years experience
(951) 686-1010 4121 Mission Inn Ave.
 Riverside, CA 92501
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Western State Univ COL
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Mr. Schneider has taken a long road to bring him to the practice of law. After High School and having studied in Mexico for a semester, he served in the U.S. Army as a Russian translator. He then studied for a year in Regensburg, Germany. Upon arriving back in the U.S.A., he obtained a B.S. in Microbiology from the University of Maryland and did post graduate studies at George Washington University in clinical Microbiology. Only after working for some years as a research assistant and clinical Microbiologist did he then attend law school. Mr. Schneider graduated from Western State University College...

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