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I am recognized as a tenacious defender of my client’s rights that provides top shelf legal representation without the top shelf price. During law school I worked at the Fresno County District Attorney’s Office in the Consumer & Environmental Protection Division where I assisted in the prosecution of violations of California’s environmental protection laws and the laws regulating public advertising and unfair business practices. After leaving the District Attorney’s Office I worked as a Law Clerk for a real estate and business litigation firm for several years with a focus on real estate transactions, civil litigation, intellectual property, employment law, and business law.. After passing the California State Bar I was offered a position as an associate attorney at the law firm I was clerking for and began representing clients in areas of strategic entity formation, land acquisition, trademarks, contract negotiation, labor and employment, litigation, corporate dissolutions and business disputes.. In 2016 I took a position as an associate attorney at a boutique multi-state labor and employment law firm that specialized in counseling clients on labor and employment law matters and aggressively representing clients in litigation of employment law and business-related cases before state and federal courts and administrative agencies. At this law firm I represented clients in business disputes, class action lawsuits, employment actions and OSHA matters. In 2018, I was selected by his peers as a Northern California “Rising Star” as an Employment Litigation Attorney.. After working for several years with some of Fresno’s most experienced business and employment lawyers I felt it was the proper time to join Proper Defense Law Corporation’s and create its Civil Division by offering my experience and services to individuals and businesses.. I am dedicated to my profession and am constantly taking advantage of as many opportunities as possible to learn how to better advocate on behalf of my clients. I frequently attends seminars and lectures that are put on by some of the nation’s best attorneys and am an avid reader of books aimed at making me a better attorney.. In addition to my devotion to my career I am actively involved in the community through various organizations. For several years I served on the City of Fresno District 6 Plan Implementation Committee at the request of then councilman Lee Brand. In addition, I am heavily involved in the St. Agnes Men’s Club, Fresno County Women’s Lawyer Association and the Fresno County Bar Association.. I possess a tireless work ethic that is client driven and cost effective. I like to say that I provide big-city quality legal services without the big-city price. I makes sure the work is done right the first time, on-time, and every time.

I am devoted to providing members of the community who have suffered injury with high-quality legal representation. The concepts of respect, family and dignity are strong ideas that I hold closely in my personal injury practice. When a negligent act harms an individual, that harm impacts the entire family. I believe that accident victims deserve a fair shake from the insurance companies. My top priority is in protecting the vital interests of my clients. To that end, I help clients obtain the maximum recovery possible with the dignity and respect that they deserve.

I am an Associate in the Fresno office of Aleshire & Wynder LLP and a member of the firm’s Litigation, Public Safety, Code Enforcement and Labor and Employment Practice Groups. I provide representation for public entities and their employees. My legal expertise is focused on all aspects of representing public agencies, including matters involving land use, code enforcement, writ of mandate actions, habeas petitions, eminent domain, unlawful detainer, PBOR, FBOR, Pitchess, employment law, civil rights and the government tort claims act.. My career and educational opportunities have provided me with a diversity of valuable legal experience. I began my legal career in 2001 as a litigation paralegal for one of the premier intellectual property and antitrust law firms on the west coast. I continued to work as a paralegal while attending law school at the University of San Francisco. After taking the bar in 2008, I was hired by that firm as a contract attorney to work on a multi-million dollar carbon fiber antitrust law suit.. I have extensive experience managing all aspects of a case, from its inception through trial. As part of my trial practice, I have defended and conducted depositions, prepared and argued pre-trial and post-trial motions and conducted negotiations, mediations and arbitrations. I have also conducted bench and jury trials in both state and federal courts. In addition to my trial practice, I have experience litigating numerous appeals, including successfully advocating on behalf of my clients before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the California Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate District.. Prior to joining Aleshire & Wynder, I served as the City Attorney for Firebaugh, and as a Deputy City Attorney for the cities of Coalinga, Clovis, Fowler, Reedley, Sanger, Parlier, and Lemoore.  I also served as Deputy County Counsel for the County of Madera where I was the lead attorney responsible for litigation, code enforcement, public records act requests, habeas petitions and all legal matters relating to the Madera County Sheriff’s Office, Department of Corrections, Department of Probation and Animal Services. As a City Attorney and Deputy City Attorney, I was the lead attorney responsible for code enforcement, subpoenas, Public Records Act requests and writ petitions. Additionally, I was responsible for the day to day advisory and transactional legal services of each city.

I am aggressive and I work hard.  I have numerous not-guilty jury trial verdicts involving murder, mayhem, arson, robbery, sexual assault, home invasion, possession for sale, and DUI.  I have even won a sexually violent predator trial.  If you have any question please give me a call.

I am a graduate of the California State University, Long Beach, and University of California Davis, School of Law.  I have practiced criminal defense for over twenty years in California’s Central Valley in both State and Federal courts, at the trial and appellate level, representing men and women in almost every type of criminal case.  I am a member of California Attorneys for Criminal Justice and the Criminal Law section of the California State Bar Association.. I have never worked for any government agency that prosecutes folks.

I am a Fresno based government investigations attorney and criminal defense attorney, dedicated to providing the highest level of legal service.. I  represent people who are accused of crimes in California courts and in Federal courts throughout the United States. I handle all types of criminal cases, including white collar crimes, drug crimes, crimes of violence, and other criminal matters.  I also represent people who are being investigated for crimes but have not yet been charged with a crime.. For those persons who are charged with or convicted of a crime and who hold a professional license, such as physicians, attorneys, nurses, contractors and others, I also handle administrative matters regarding licensing penalties.. I have been featured on five national television shows related to my work in criminal law.  These include In Ice Cold Blood, American Justice, Dominick Dunne's Power, Privilege and Justice, Forensic Files, and on Solved.. I am certified by the California State Bar as a Criminal Law Specialist.  I am AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest rating given to any attorney for legal ability and ethics. I have also been listed in Northern California Super Lawyers from 2009-2019, and in Northern California Super Lawyers Top 100 in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019.. I am admitted to practice in California, and in federal courts, including the Ninth Circuit and the United States Supreme Court.. My goal is to provide representation to clients in the manner I'd want to receive if I was the client.  To me, this means returning telephone calls, keeping the client advised, and providing legal service that results in the best possible outcome to the client.  It means not rushing clients through meetings and making sure the client gets his or her questions answered completely.. Should you find yourself in the position of being investigated for or charged with a crime, I look forward to the opportunity to speak with you about your matter.. I’m a founding member of The President’s Club, which was founded in 2017. To date, TPC has netted more than $3,000,000 to benefit Community Cancer Institute.. Recent federal case results:. United States v. Carmen C. (2018 case that was sentenced in 2019) – Client charged with drug conspiracy charges with 10 year mandatory minimum. Case settled for probation on a phone count with no jail time.. United States v. M. Williams (December 2017 arrest and case was sentenced in 2019) – Client charged with fraud of more than $500,000. Client sentenced to probation with no jail time.. United States v. Basil H. (2017 Indictment that was resolved in 2019) – Physician charged with medical billing fraud. Case resolved with a Deferred Prosecution Agreement with no admission of liability on the client’s part and no action on his medical license.. United States v. A. Pedraza (2018 Indictment that was sentenced in 2019) – Client charged with distribution of methamphetamine and marijuana. Client sentenced to probation with no jail time.. United States v. C. Farooq (2016 Indictment with sentencing in 2019) – Client charged with distribution of illegal drugs on Alpha Bay, a cryptocurrency site on the dark web. Client received a sentence of 23 months prison. A similarly situated co-defendant was sentenced to 78 months prison.. California state court cases and investigations:. People v. Gregory O. (Case filed in 2016 in Merced County with sentencing in 2019) – Client charged with four counts of bribing a public official and one count of a Government Code violation. Case settled with all bribery counts dismissed and client sentenced to felony probation on the Government Code violation with electronic monitor and no actual jail time.. People v. M. Borunda (Case filed in 2018 in Fresno County with sentencing in 2019) – Client charged with felony DUI (4th DUI in 10 years). Client sentenced to felony probation and 138 days of custody, which were served on house arrest wearing a SCRAMx ankle monitor. (SCRAMx is an ankle monitor that detects alcohol usage and also tracks location. Judge allowed house arrest in place of actual jail time.). People v. Michael K. (Case filed in Fresno County in 2018 and was sentenced in 2019) – Client is a physician who was charged with a misdemeanor DUI. Case settled for probation on a wet reckless (lower level DUI) with no jail time and no community service. As is required by the Medical Board, the case was reported to the board within 30 days. The board advised that no action would be taken (No Accusation and no public or private reproval.). Prefiling investigation in Fresno County in 2019 – James A – Client is a physician who was alleged to have inappropriately touched a patient during an examination. Client interviewed with law enforcement with attorney present. Client and attorney informed by law enforcement at the conclusion of the interview that no crime occurred and that the matter would not be referred to the Fresno County District Attorney’s Office. Client retained his position as a physician at a hospital and he was not required to report the investigation to the Medical Board.

I am a Fresno based federal and state criminal defense and government investigations attorney.  I provide the highest level of service for my clients.. I understand how federal and state prosecutors think - how they decide whether or not to file a criminal charge and what persuades them to decline filing, dismiss a case, or reduce the charges.  I know how to challenge the admissibility of evidence (suppression motions)  and how to present a criminal case to a jury or Judge.  My experience includes over 100 criminal jury trials.. For ten years I was the Chief of the Violent Crime and Narcotics Unit for the United States Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of California, Fresno.  My review and approval was needed for every wiretap, grand jury indictment, and plea bargain.  I evaluated every petition for commutation or pardon relating to a drug or violent crime conviction.  I personally prosecuted hundreds of federal criminal cases including conspiracy, drug and marijuana offenses, tax, money laundering, fraud, civil rights, firearms, assault, offenses by federal correctional officers and inmates, and offenses on federal land including Yosemite National Park and Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park.  I also have extensive experience in presenting cases to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.. My experience also includes five years as a state court prosecutor with the Tulare County District Attorney’s Office.  The jury trials I presented ranged from driving under the influence through burglary, robbery, sexual assault, and murder. I have used the California Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) to suppress digital evidence obtained when law enforcement searched a cell phone. A client's felony case was recently dismissed becasue we successfully moved for Mental Health Diversion (Penal Code ) and my client successfully completed her mental health program.. Facing a government investigation or criminal charges is stressful and involves serious potential consequences.  If you find yourself in the unfortunate position of being investigated or charged with a criminal offense, I look forward to the opportunity to speak with you.

I am a founding partner of Bennett & Demera LLP. My practice fields include real estate, landlord tenat law, civil litigation, and estate planning.

I am a Certified Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of California and can support you with:. Additionaly, I practice Civil Litigation, including Injury and Civil Spousal Torts

Here’s to a New Beginning!. Close your eyes, and imagine a lawyer. What do you see? What do you feel? What you’re are seeing is a snarky, obnoxious, and know-it-all “person” who’ll smile at your face, pay attention only when he’s taking your money, and then never calls you back. And what you’re likely feeling is anger, disgust, betrayal, and anxiety.. Now I want you to cleanse your subconscious of the unpleasantries you just experienced, because you won’t experience those with us. The mission of Legalatory is to build lifelong relationships with its clients. And so, we’re not just your lawyers forever, we’re also your friends, confidants, consultants, and team members.. And if you are ready for the kind of loyalty and commitment we are prepared to offer you, come along, let’s build a better, safer future together.

He has represented clients in a wide variety of litigation matters involving partnership and shareholder disputes, partnership dissolutions, shareholder buyouts, real property transactions and disputes, commercial transactions, contractual breaches, premises liability and general tort liability. Mr. Fashing has represented clients in appellate matters pending before the Fifth District Court of Appeal of California and the United States Court of Appeal for the Ninth Circuit. He is an adjunct faculty member of the San Joaquin College of Law and currently serves as a Director on the Board of Directors for the Fresno Philharmonic. Mr. Fashing has previously served as a judicial arbitrator for the Fresno County Superior Court and was formerly a member of the steering committee of the appellate section of the Fresno County Bar Association. Mr. Fashing received the 2014 Champion of Justice Attorney Award from Central California Legal Service, Inc. for his pro bono services to the community.

Greg Miskulin is the Firm Administrator and is responsible for the day-to-day management and administrative operations of the Firm. He and his management team have oversight for financial functions and budgets, human resources, office services, facilities management, paralegal support, secretarial services, marketing, recruiting, records management, and technology/information services.. Prior to joining the Firm, Greg spent 15 years in the restaurant industry where he was an owner operator of a major national brand franchise restaurant. At one point Greg supervised daily operations of 15 locations located throughout the Central Valley, including over 150 employees. During this time Greg developed a real world appreciation for the legal issues that impact business owners on a daily basis. These experiences ultimately lead to Greg’s decision to become an attorney. As a member of DAK’s Employment Law Group and Business Litigation department, Greg is able to put his prior business and human resource experiences to use advising clients as they navigate California employment law.

Fresno Social Security Disability Lawyers. Located in Fresno, Peña & Bromberg, PLC provides comprehensive legal services to disabled individuals and their families in Central Valley, California and throughout the United States. We are well versed in disability benefits programs available through the Social Security Administration, including Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Additionally we work with service members and their loved ones who are seeking Veterans Administration benefits.. Our dedicated legal team understands that navigating government bureaucracies is a daunting challenge, and even moreso for those who are facing serious illnesses and injuries. We offer each client legal knowledge and compassion and a superior level of personal service. By understanding your unique circumstances, we will guide you through the process of obtaining these vital disability benefits and make sure you get the medical care that you need. Regardless of whether you or a loved one is dealing with the burden of a physical impairment or psychiatric disability, we will offer you dignity and respect. By working with Peña & Bromberg, PLC, you will have peace of mind knowing that your interests will be protected.. The Social Security Disability process can be very daunting. The Law Office of Jonathan Pena works with you from the initial application through the last administrative appeal. The fear of having no income during your time of need can be very stressful and add to your worries. We understand. We take a personal approach to your claim. Which is why we fight for your benefits. We assist you with obtaining medical evidence to support your claim. We draft and submit all appeals for you. And we will attend and represent you at an administrative hearing. You don't have to go through this alone. Call the Law Office of Jonathan O. Pena today for a free consultation. You don't pay a fee unless we win your case.

Fresno Criminal DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney, of The Law Office of Jonathan Rooker.  Jonathan Rooker believes education is the key to success.. Jonathan's Education. J.D. Law San Joaquin College of Law in Fresno / Clovis. M.S. Ed Counseling From Natioanl University. M.S Forensic Toxiclogy, University of Florida. M.S. Forensic Science, University of Florida (Expected Graduation Fall 2016). B.S. Criminology Law Enforcement option. PC 832 Basic Reserve Level III Police Academy at Fresno City College. ACS-CHAL Lawyer-Scientist Designation from American Chemical Society Chemistry and law Division 2015. Continuing Education after being sworn in as an Attorney other than degree programs. Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, Student Course; LaPier & Associates. Standrdized Field Sobriety Tests, Instructor Course; LaPier & Associates. Gas Chromatography, Axion Labs American Chemical Society Law Division, Chicago (2012). Sollid Drug Identification, Axion Labs, Americna Chemical Society Law Division, Chicago (2015). DUI-Drugs Pharmcodynamics and Pharmacokinetics of Drugs, Axion Labs, Chicago (2015). Gas Chromatography, Axion Labs American Chemical Society Law Division, Chicago (2015). Mastering Scientific Evidence, National College of DUI Defense, New Orleans (2013). Awards:. AVVI Clients Choice Award 2015. Second Year Student of the Year, San Joaquin College of Law. Super Lawyer 2015 Rising Star. AVVO Clients Choice award 2014. Top 100 Trial Attorney 2014. Associate of the year 2013-2014 Nuttall & Coleman. Winkin Award for Academic Excellence final year of law school. Associations:. DUI-Defense Lawyers Association, Founding Member. DUI-Defense Lawyers Association, Ambassador to State of Californai. CADUI Defense Lawyes Association, Member. National College for DUI Defense, Member. American Chemical Society - Chemistry and Law Division, Member. Achievments:. Qualified / testified as an Expert Witness on Forensic Toxiclogy multiple times at the DMV Admin Per Se Hearings. Taught MCLE Unit course at Fresno County Public Defenders Office. Taught MCLE Unit course at Tulare County Public Defenders Office. As a Top Rated Fresno area Criminal Defense, DUI attorney and expert witness I have been very pleased with the resutls of my efforts.  I have embraced the education and hard work that is required to excell in my profession.  The results and recognition of my peers and the relevant society have followed.. I recieved my M.S. Forensic Toxiclogy, M.S. Ed Counseling, and M.S. in Forensic Science Degrees and become the 6th ACS-CHAL Lawyer-Scientist in the state of California.  I'm sure there are more to follow, but it is an elite accomplishment that assists my clients with their DUI defense.. I was raised in rural Fresno County.  The small town of Caruthers was home to me, and I learned hard work as a young child, even working on the family farm, picking grapes, and cutting firewood as a child.  Those work ethics helped me become successful, and taught me that if I didn't want to do hard physical labor for low pay, I had better get an education.  My father valued education, teaching at Laton H.S., Reedley H.S., and Hanford H.S. during his over three decades in education.  His work ethic and belief in education has been passed down, and become a key to my success.. I worked in various fields while completing my eduation.  I leanred management skills while working as an MT in Selma California at Enterprise Rent a Car.  The management philosophy of making sure a customer was 100% satisfied is a philosophy I embrace today.  Selma, California is a small city that I still frequent. The citizens, eating establishments such as Cattlement as Spike & Rail along with Sal's Mexican Cuisine are among my favorite.. During bar exam study I spent an extensive amount of time in Fowler, even working with an experienced Criminal Defense Attorney who had his office in Fowler.  I frequented the Fowler Starbucks for my later study sessions, and still visit Fowler starbucks on a regular basis for my early morning reading, studying for my courses in Forensic Science as I work toward my third Masters Degree. The path toward being one of the most extensively edcuation attorneys in the state is built with hard work, effort, desire, and education.. I knew before I ever began law school that being the best Criminal Defense / DUI Defense Attorney in the valley, and serving the Fresno, Fowler, Selma, Kingsburg, Caruthers, Reedley, Clovis, Dinuba area communities was a goal of mine.. Ambitions:. DUI Drug and Marijuana DUI are becoming more frequent.  I also testify as an exprert.  In and effort to be better at both, I will attend an Advance Roadside Impaired Driving (ARIDE) course on Drug Recognition Exams (DRE's) which will help round out my DUID knowledge and expertise.  I will make these things happen, and continue on my goal to be the best DUI Criminal Defense Attorney.  Being a Top Rated Fresno DUI Defense Attorney takes a lot of effort, education, and desire.  I have those attributes and will continue to expand my education and hone my skills.

Felonies. Misdemeanors. DUI. Traffic Tickets. State Prison Parole Hearings.  Protecting and defending yourself cannot be delayed. Call for a free consultation today.. You need a lawyer at your side who defends all criminal law matters with the upmost seriousness, thoroughness and relentless determination to win, because when the government charges you with a felony, misdemeanor or some other offense, it is threatening to take away your most invaluable and irreplaceable of possessions: your rights, your freedom, your reputation, your property, contact with your family, your livelihood, and in some cases your very life.

Experience. Prior to founding the Bonakdar Law Firm, Mr. Bonakdar was a member of two prominent Central Valley law firms.  Through these ventures, Mr. Bonakdar has gained a mastery of a broad spectrum of legal issues-- ranging from Business & Commercial Litigation to Criminal Defense and Personal Injury cases. Before venturing into private practice, Mr. Bonakdar also worked with the California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General.. Areas of Practice. Mr. Bonakdar provides his clients a full spectrum of services, such as presenting their defense in criminal proceedings, as well as commercial litigation and business planning services.  Mr. Bonakdar also has extensive experience and knowledge in the areas of Consumer Law, and specifically the Auto Industry, including its operational details and liability related to sales, finance, and warranty related issues.. Through other members of the Bonakdar Law Firm, Mr. Bonakdar's clients also rely on the Bonakdar Law firm for advice and representation in Estate Planning (Wills, Trusts, etc.) and Corporate (Incorporations, Trademarks, Copyrights, Licensing) matters.. The Bonakdar Law Firm: Your First and Best call when you need an attorney.

Experience in employment litigation and counseling distinguishes Michelle from other consultants and makes her an ideal resource for advising employers on risk avoidance and legal compliance.. Michelle spent the past 16 years representing employers in a wide variety of employment and labor law matters. After graduating from U.C. Davis, School of Law, Michelle practiced employment law in the San Francisco Bay Area at large employment law firms.  Michelle represented Silicon Valley clients in employment-related litigation and provided counseling on all aspects of human capital management.. Michelle left the Bay Area for the Central Valley where she enjoyed a distinguished career as a Deputy Attorney General, representing state government agencies in employment-related litigation.  Before founding CoreHR, Michelle served as in-house counsel and primary consultant for a national HR consulting firm.. Michelle's public speaking and training experience is extensive.  Michelle has conducted training seminars for national franchise businesses, such as Subway and 7-Eleven. Michelle has also been a featured panel member for Employment Practice Liability conferences for the Chicago chapter of Lloyd's of London. She also taught Employment Law for the Craig School of Business, California State University, Fresno for 8 years.. Michelle has her B.S. in Business Administration, with an emphasis in Human Resource Management. She received her law degree from the University of California, Davis, where she graduated Order of Coif.. Michelle is admitted to practice law in California and is a member of the Association of Workplace Investigators.

Erik Hawkins was born on California’s Central Coast and still maintains family roots there. Erik came to Fresno in high school where he attended Clovis West High School. There he excelled academically and was a multi-sport athlete. Upon completing high school, Erik left the country to serve a church mission. Since then, his passion has been serving others in their greatest time of need.. Erik attended college and law school in the Valley. Prior to law school Erik worked as an EMT and Paramedic for nearly 8 years in Fresno County. Erik gets a thrill out of high pressure situations. While some attorneys will do whatever it takes to avoid taking a case to trial, the courtroom is where Erik excels. His years of training have taught him how to stay calm in pressure situations and how to think quickly on his feet.. Erik’s extensive knowledge of the law and cool nerves give his clients the ultimate satisfaction and peace of mind that they need while going through this difficult time. On top of that, it’s Erik’s can-do attitude and insatiable work ethic that propel him past the competition. Erik has had a number of wonderful role models in his life, all of which have contributed to his appreciation of the word “integrity.” Erik is a firm believer in the handshake and going above and beyond what is expected of him. When Erik says that he will do something, you know it will get done and get done well.. Outside of work, Erik is a husband, son, proud father, and pittie owner. Erik tries to maintain healthy balance by spending time with his family each day, attending church on Sunday, and keeping physically fit. Erik enjoys participating in triathlons and does several long distance bike rides and races each year.

Eric C. Cole is a Baker, Manock & Jensen, PC Shareholder. His practice includes agricultural finance, secured lending, real estate law, agribusiness, Reclamation and water law, and intellectual property matters. Mr. Cole represents banks and institutional lenders in documenting, structuring and negotiating secured and unsecured loans. He also negotiates and documents loan workouts and the sale of problem loans. For his agribusiness clients, he regularly assists with all types of real property transactions, financing matters, Reclamation law compliance, and trademark matters.. Prior to joining Baker Manock & Jensen, PC, Mr. Cole was a hydrogeologist with consulting firms in Fresno and Sacramento. Mr. Cole serves on the Board of Directors of Sierra Foothill Conservancy, a local non-profit land trust that protects grasslands, foothills, and forests between Yosemite and Kings Canyon National Park. He is a member of the San Joaquin Valley Ag Lenders Society, Groundwater Resources Association of California, San Joaquin Valley Chapter, and the Agricultural Law and Business and Real Property Sections of the Fresno County Bar Association.

Decades of Experience, Fresno Roots and Exceptional Criminal Defense in the San Joaquin Valley. Since graduating from the San Joaquin College of Law in 1989, Charles Magill, the president of the firm, has been establishing himself as one of Fresno’s leading legal minds. For the past 22 years he has defended private individuals throughout Central California. He has stood up to federal and state prosecutors and time after time he has protected his clients’ rights against the most formidable opponents and most unlikely odds. Mr. Magill is a tenacious and creative defense lawyer who is not afraid to question conventional wisdom or take cases that other attorneys will not. Federal drug crimes; high stakes juvenile crimes cases; vehicular manslaughter and DUI, murder, theft, and all misdemeanors and felonies as well as criminal appeals; Mr. Magill has handled them all.. To speak with the right Fresno attorney for your criminal defense, call.. Father, Artist, Philanthropist and One of Fresno’s Most Sought-After Attorneys. Mr. Magill’s confidence is born of experience. He has conducted over 150 jury and court trials in state and federal courts. As a fierce, creative, and knowledgeable trial attorney, Mr. Magill is highly sought-after by people throughout the valley and also by local and national media outlets. Amongst his peers in the San Joaquin Valley he is known as an exemplary professional who is also down-to-earth and capable of explaining the law in clear and concise ways. This is why NBC, FOX, ABC, CBS, NPR, the Wall Street Journal, the Fresno Bee and other media outlets often turn to him for legal insight. His relationship with local media has served his clients well when they find themselves in the middle of a high-profile firestorm.. As a father of five, as an artist, as an active member of his Fresno community, and as a philanthropist, Mr. Magill has deep experience in the law and the varied life experience that makes him the creative and intelligent defense lawyer you need on your side. He was selected as a Pro Tem Judge in the Fresno County Superior Court which is a rare honor, and he was also named “Best Trial Attorney” by the legal organization The Private Defenders.. Furthermore, he takes his pride in Fresno seriously and has long been an active member in the community as a High School Mock Trial Coach at Bullard High and Central High; as a member of the San Joaquin College of Law Barrister Balls Planning Committee; as a Sunday School Teacher; as a High School Debate/Forensics Judge; as a High School Mock Trial Scoring Attorney; and as a Young Life Leader.

Deborah Byron has been with McCormick Barstow since 1982. Her practice has concentrated in civil matters, including federal civil rights, employment, and public entity liability. Ms. Byron represents employers in harassment/discrimination claims under California and federal law, including Title VII and Title IX of the Civil Rights Act, Americans With Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, California’s Fair Employment & Housing Act, Unruh Civil Rights Act, and advises employers regarding compliance with California and federal law. In addition, Ms. Byron has represented clients in administrative proceedings involving the Department of Fair Employment and Housing and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. She is a member of the firm’s Employment Law Practice Group. Ms. Byron was a senior attorney with the Fifth District Court of Appeal.. Ms. Byron is admitted to practice in the State of California, U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern and Central Districts of California, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit.. Ms. Byron is Contributing Editor to The Rutter Group’s California Practice Guide: Employment Litigation.

Daniel R. Baradat was born in Tulare, California on June 21, 1950. He earned a bachelor’s degree from St. Mary’s College in 1972 and a Juris Doctorate from University of San Francisco in 1975.. Mr. Baradat was admitted to the California and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Northern Districts of California Bars in 1976. He was admitted to the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Oklahoma Bar in 1984.. Mr. Baradat has served as a Judge Pro Tem for the Fresno County Superior Court. He is a member of the Fresno, Kings and Tulare County Bar Associations, where he has served as a Director. He is also a member of the State Bar of California, the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, the American College of Trial Lawyers, the Consumer Attorneys of California, and the International Society of Barristers, where he is currently the President. Mr. Baradat is a Diplomate in the American Board of Trial Advocates, where he formerly served as the Central Valley Chapter President.. Mr. Baradat was named one of the top 100 lawyers of Northern California in every year since 2006 by Northern California Super Lawyers. He has also been honored with Lifetime Achievement Membership among America’s Top 100 Attorneys. He practices in the areas of personal injury law, legal and medical malpractice. Mr. Baradat has nine jury verdicts in excess of $1,000,000 in the last 12 years. Mr. Baradat has served on the Board of Regents of St. Mary’s College.

Courtney McKeever’s is a Baker Manock & Jensen, PC Shareholder. Her practice focuses on the formation of corporations, limited liability companies, and partnerships and the representation of business and agribusiness clients with business contracts of all types.  Ms. McKeever also assists business clients with on-going issues, including sales and acquisitions of assets, leases, and employment agreements.. Ms. McKeever is a member of the Fresno County Bar Association, the Fresno County Young Lawyers Association, the Fresno County Women Lawyers, the California State Bar, business law section, and the Cal Poly Alumni Association, Fresno chapter. Ms. McKeever was also named a Northern California Rising Star by Super Lawyers in 2015 and again in 2016.

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Christopher M. Urone is a graduate of the U.C. Davis, King Hall School of Law.  In 2010, Mr. Urone became an associate at Weiss, Martin, Salinas & Hearst.  He handles a diverse assortment of civil matters including complex civil litigation, medical malpractice claims (defense only), various personal injury claims, and other general civil litigation matters.  Mr. Urone also has experience in practicing business law and workers’ compensation law.. Mr. Urone prides himself in providing his clients with aggressive and effective representation, all while being practical and efficient.  Each client has their own unique needs, and each case is different.  Mr. Urone makes it a top priority to ensure that his clients receive the best representation available, are informed of the status of their case, and have their questions and concerns addressed.. While in law school, Mr. Urone was a member of the admissions committee at UC Davis, School of Law, one of the founding members of a public interest group, and a member of the prestigious Moot Court Board.   Currently, Mr. Urone is a member of the Fresno County Bar Association, Fresno County Young Lawyers Association, and the Northern California Association of Defense Counsel.  In 2013, Mr. Urone was recognized for efforts, and was selected by SuperLawyers® to the list of Rising Stars, an honor only given to 2.5% of attorneys.