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Mr. Storey joined the firm as a partner in 1999. His emphasis is in criminal defense and family law.Mr. Storey first became acquainted with the criminal justice system as a deputy sheriff in 1970. He completed his education through Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego while working as a deputy and sergeant at the Imperial County Sheriff’s Office. He transferred from the Sheriff’s Office to the District Attorneys Office after receiving his Juris Doctor.Mr. Storey is a second generation resident of Imperial County. His law enforcement experience and time with the District Attorneys Office influenced him to run for political office which resulted in his election as Imperial County District Attorney where he served until 1987.Mr. Storey has tried in excess of two hundred criminal trials through verdict since he started practicing law in 1978. He is known affectionately by many in the local legal community as a “Trial Dog.” His experience as a law enforcement officer, deputy district attorney, the District Attorney, and criminal defense attorney make him one of the most experienced and qualified criminal defense and trial attorneys in Imperial County.Mr. Storey is a member of the Imperial County Bar Association, California Public Defenders Association and is a Past President and current member of the Holtville Rotary Club.

Kevin Earl Lawless was born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago, where he graduated in 2007 Summa Cum Laude from Northern Illinois University with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a double minor in Sociology and Psychology.. Mr. Lawless graduated from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 2011 where he received his Juris Doctorate.  While attending Thomas Jefferson in his third year of law school, Mr. Lawless was an active member in the Mock Trial Team, competing in the 2010 San Diego Defense Lawyer’s Competition.   While attending law school Mr. Lawless interned at a number of different law firms and gained experience in fields such as personal injury and social security disability.. In July 2013 Mr. Lawless began working for a San Diego based law firm practicing creditor’s rights. While at that employ, Mr. Lawless sat first chair at over two dozen bench trials, drafted hundreds of briefs both as the moving party and opposing party, arguing many of them at law and motion hearings. Mr. Lawless was also responsible for the firm’s cases that were appealed, thus handling all briefing and oral arguments in front of three judge panels. Through his tenure with the San Diego based firm, Mr. Lawless appeared in courts throughout the State of California, including the counties of San Diego, Imperial, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Sacramento, Oakland, and El Dorado.. In September 2015 Mr. Lawless joined the Childers team bringing to the firm his valuable courtroom and civil experience. Mr. Lawless’ focus is on defending felony and misdemeanor cases, family law, personal injury, and business law matters.  Quickly gaining a reputation for his attention to detail, professionalism, client care, and presence in the courtroom, Mr. Lawless continues to make a name for himself in the Imperial Valley.. In his spare time, Mr. Lawless enjoys spending time with his wonderful wife and high school sweetheart, relaxing with their cats “Jack” and “Sassafras”, playing computer games, and working on his car.

Experienced Criminal attorney serving clients in El Centro and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal attorney serving clients in El Centro and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal attorney serving clients in El Centro and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal attorney serving clients in El Centro and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal attorney serving clients in El Centro and surrounding areas.