Truckee, California Family Lawyers

Jennifer M. Schaller
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Truckee, CA Family Law Attorney
(530) 214-8700 10280 Donner Pass Rd
 Truckee, CA 96161
Family
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Joseph James Bell
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Grass Valley, CA Family Law Lawyer with 38 years experience
(530) 272-7477 350 Crown Point Cir
 Grass Valley, CA 95945
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Environmental
New Coll of CA School of Law
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Ronald Alan Lange
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Grass Valley, CA Family Law Attorney with 43 years experience
(530) 273-4474 152 Mill Street Ste. B
 Grass Valley, CA 95945
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Golden Gate University
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I entered the Marine Corps after Law School and worked as a Judge Advocate as a defense attorney. I worked as a Deputy District Attorney for four years before I brought my family to Nevada County California and opened up my practice with my wife Debbie as my paralegal and legal assistance. I have been practicing in Nevada County since 1982. I feel that everyone needs a strong defense and should not face the system alone.
Erik McCormack
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Grass Valley, CA Family Law Attorney
(530) 559-4843 131 South Auburn Street, Suite 200
 Grass Valley, CA 95945
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Landlord Tenant
Santa Clara University School of Law
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James M. Chandler
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Grass Valley, CA Family Law Attorney with 47 years experience
17176 Norlene Way
 Grass Valley, CA 95949
Family, Divorce and Personal Injury
Western State Univ
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Yolanda Simmons Bachtell
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Nevada City, CA Family Law Lawyer with 15 years experience
(530) 265-4587 107 Mill St
 Nevada City, CA 95959
Family
Univ of West Los Angeles
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John Joseph Castellanos
South Lake Tahoe, CA Family Law Attorney with 38 years experience
(530) 544-1752 3320 Sandy Way
 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Civil Rights and Domestic Violence
Lincoln Law School
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Richard Charles Burton
Nevada City, CA Family Law Attorney with 48 years experience
(530) 265-8888 301 Broad St
 Nevada City, CA 95959
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Real Estate
UCLA School of Law
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Nanci Gordon Clinch
Nevada City, CA Family Law Attorney with 41 years experience
(530) 265-8690 401 Spring St
 Nevada City, CA 95959
Family and Divorce
Univ of San Diego School of Law
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James Robert Anderson
Nevada City, CA Family Law Attorney with 43 years experience
(530) 265-9479 230 Main St
 Nevada City, CA 95959
Family and Divorce
UC Hastings COL
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Scott Thomsen
Nevada City, CA Family Law Attorney with 29 years experience
10331 Ridge Rd
 Nevada City, CA 95959
Family, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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Cleat Walters III
Nevada City, CA Family Law Attorney with 3 years experience
(530) 687-2911 547 Uren St.
 Nevada City, CA 95959-1944
Family
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Maralee Ann Nelder
Grass Valley, CA Family Law Lawyer with 37 years experience
(530) 272-2686 131 S Auburn St
 Grass Valley, CA 95945
Family, Collections and Divorce
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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Ted Robert Hendrickson
Portola, CA Family Law Attorney with 44 years experience
(530) 832-0566 57 E Sierra St
 Portola, CA 96122
Family, Divorce, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
San Francisco Law Sch
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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...
Christopher Dietrich
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Roseville, CA Family Law Attorney with 4 years experience
(916) 504-2610 915 Highland Pointe Drive, Suite 250
 Roseville, CA 95678
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 9245 Laguna Springs Drive, Suite 200
 Elk Grove, CA 95758
(916) 504-2610 700 University Ave
Suite 130
 Sacramento, CA 95825
Michelle Trigger
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Roseville, CA Family Law Attorney with 5 years experience
(916) 787-0260 2007 Opportunity Drive
Suite 12
 Roseville, CA 95678
Free ConsultationFamily and Criminal
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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Michelle Trigger is the owner/attorney of Trigger Law Office, located in Roseville, CA. Ms. Trigger's practice focuses on criminal defense and family law matters, including representation on all misdemeanor and felony offenses, divorce, child custody and visitation, and restraining orders. Ms. Trigger primarily serves Placer and Sacramento counties, but will accept matters in El Dorado, Yolo, Sutter, Yuba, Butte, Lake, and most bay area counties on a case-by-case basis.

Ms. Trigger's primary talent is in the court room, as she is a zealous advocate in all motions and hearings, and never afraid to take a matter to trial.
Lindsey K. Terry
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sonora, CA Family Law Attorney
(209) 206-0543 P.O. Box 4986
 sonora, CA 95370
Family, Criminal, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Golden Gate University School of Law
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Lindsey K. Terry was raised in Tuolumne County and graduated from Summerville High School. She attended Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco. Lindsey K. Terry graduated in the top 3% of her class and was awarded several academic honors for top marks, including the highest grades in Criminal Litigation and Trial Advocacy. She was also the winner of the Appellate Advocacy competition. Lindsey K. Terry is a member of the Jesse Carter Honor Society, a graduate of the Honors Lawyering Program, and graduated summa cum laude from Golden Gate.

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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
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....
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.
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.
Maria Amaya
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Chico, CA Family Law Lawyer with 16 years experience
(530) 897-3700 383 Connors Court, Suite E
 Chico, CA 95926
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, DUI and Personal Injury
CAL Northern School of Law
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EXPERIENCE Prior to earning my Juris Doctor Degree I worked as a Paralegal for numerous Law Firms in Chico, Yuba City, Monterey and Santa Cruz, California. In the 15 years employed as a Paralegal I acquired extensive experience in the areas of Criminal Defense, DUI, Personal Injury, Family Law, and Workers Compensation, under the direct supervision of highly skilled attorneys. In 2002 I was hired as an Associate Attorney with Law Offices of Matthew E. Williamson, a Firm based in Monterey and Pebble Beach, California. In 2003 I became a full partner of the Chico based office, and in 2004...
John K. Hinely
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Colusa, CA Family Law Attorney with 9 years experience
(530) 458-2950 P.O. Box 35
317 5th St
 Colusa, CA 95932
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
CAL Northern School of Law
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Frank Francis Ali
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Roseville, CA Family Law Lawyer with 13 years experience
(916) 745-8444 8203 Sierra College Boulevard
 Roseville, CA 95661
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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If you are going through a divorce and wondering where you can even begin to look for the right attorney, come to the Law Offices of Frank F. Ali. At this firm, you can receive the help you need from a divorce lawyer in Roseville. Attorney Ali has dealt with all different kinds of divorce, including high net-worth divorce, contested divorce, and uncontested divorce. He has dealt with cases of legal separation, and if you are interested in learning more about divorce mediation, he can inform you. He has been admitted to the California State Bar and is well equipped...
Abigail T. Anderson
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Rancho Cordova, CA Family Law Attorney with 5 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...
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...
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...
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
Geoff A. Dulebohn, Esq.
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Chico, CA Family Law Attorney with 10 years experience
(530) 342-2858 1339 Esplanade
 Chico, CA 95926
Free ConsultationFamily, Civil Rights, Criminal and Domestic Violence
California Western School of Law and Southwestern University School of Law
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"The only minority is the individual and Justice is the only measure of equality among individuals."
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
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."...
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
Deborah Barron
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Sacramento, CA Family Law Lawyer with 27 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...
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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Michael Hulshof
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Roseville, CA Family Law Lawyer with 5 years experience
(916) 288-9099 Law Office of Cameron M. Fernandez - Roseville Office
3017 Douglas Blvd. #300
 Roseville, CA 95661
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 7801 Folsom Blvd. Suite 108
 Sacramento, CA 95826
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.
Ami Elizabeth Scarfe
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Yuba City, CA Family Law Lawyer with 19 years experience
(530) 208-1417 855 Harter Parkway Suite 260
 Yuba City, CA 95993
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
CAL Northern School of Law
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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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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, ...

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