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I began my legal career in San Diego where I practiced criminal law, civil litigation, and personal injury.  After a very successful practice there for 17 years, my family and I moved to Fresno, California, in 1995.  Since that time, I have practiced exclusively criminal law. I was the Chief Defense Attorney for a 17 attorney criminal defense law firm that handled 3-4,000 felony cases a year. I left that firm to associate and partner with a very successful criminal law practitioner where I am continuing my commitment help protect the Constitutional rights of my clients.. I estimate that I have conducted over 200 jury trials - everything from DUIs, drug cases, sex cases, domestic violence, assaults, "three-strikes," dozens of cases involving criminal street gangs, gun/deadly weapons, drive-by shootings, robberies, attempted murders, and murders, including special circumstance murder cases.  I have received many outright Not Guilty verdicts for my clients in all of these types of cases, including several murder cases - at one time between 2005-2007, the jury found my clients Not Guilty in four separate cases in a row.  I have handled all kinds of criminal and related criminal proceedings, from violation of probation and parole hearings, DMV hearings, writs & appeals, and many other types of proceedings in the criminal process.. I have practiced all over California, in both state and Federal Court. I am qualified as a death penalty lawyer and am on the special circumstances/death penalty panel of attorneys in Fresno, California, where I am regularly appointed to special circumstances/death penalty murder cases by the Fresno County Superior Court.. One of my greatest pleasures over my long career has been to teach and train young lawyers and law students.  Most of them have gone on to be successful lawyers in their own right, and have triumphantly represented their own clients in an honest and professional way.  I have been involved in many community organizations, taught classes at the local law school, been a Mock Trial Attorney Judge and team coach, served as Judge Pro-Tempore for the Fresno County Superior Court, given many seminars to other attorneys, and started an organization for criminal defense lawyers to share useful information among themselves.. Above all, I enjoy helping reunite my clients and their families during and after dealing with perhaps the most difficult time in their lives, going through the challenging criminal process with them.  This is particularly true where alcohol or substance abuse issues have ripped formerly close and loving families apart.  I have saved the many letters of appreciation from clients and their families to whom I have been fortunate enough to have been of service. It is most gratifying for me to see them get back together, overcome their difficulties and live happy and fulfilled lives.  Helping people is, after all, what being a good lawyer is all about.. I like going to football and baseball games, fishing, surfing, and going to Hawai where I can get caught up on my reading list and swim in the warm waters of the Pacific. I love sharing the lives of my two children, two grandchildren and spending time with Andrea, my wife of over 30 years.

I assist businesses and individuals in employment, construction, business, real estate, and agricultural matters.

I am the former managing partner of Coleman & Horowitt, LLP, LLP, a litigation and transactions firm with offices in Los Angeles, Fresno, Visalia, Bakersfield, Sonora and Orange County (Irvine), California, and am a trial attorney and mediator/arbitrator in the firm's litigation department.  I have conducted all phases of litigtion in the areas of complex litigation, banking, real estate, commercial, and construction litigation.  In this capacity, I have served as lead counsel in numerous trials (both court and jury trials) as well as arbitrations and mediations.  I also represent clients in alternative dispute resolution as well as serve as a neutral in arbitrations, mediations and early neutral evaluations, both privately and on behalf of organizations such as FINRA, the Superior Courts of Fresno and Madera Counties, and the Disptue Resolution Center of the Central California Better Business Bureau.

I am proud to be a third-generation attorney at the firm founded by my grandfather, Curtis Cole. I am a certified specialist in workers’ compensation law.. I began my career in law by working at the firm, when I was in high school. During my last two years of school, I clerked at our firm, participating in depositions, settlement conferences and legal writing. This experience allowed me to hit the ground running. Since joining the firm as an attorney in 2012, I have handled hundreds of appearances and settlements for the firm, while building my own caseload along the way. I knew Cole, Fisher, Cole, O'Keefe + Mahoney is where I wanted to be based on the firm’s reputation, and the family history it represents for me.. I am a member, and past Central Valley chapter Vice President, of the California Applicants’ Attorneys Association (CAAA), an organization of attorneys who represent those injured at work.. A graduate of San Joaquin Memorial High School, I obtained my B.A. degree from U.C. Santa Barbara and proceeded to San Joaquin College of Law. Being chosen as a George A. Hopper Moot Court Competition Best Oral Advocate Finalist, I went on to represent the school at a state-wide competition.. As a partner attorney, I strive to further the firm’s long-standing reputation as one of the foremost law firms in central California specializing in workers’ compensation and Social Security disability matters.

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 dedicated to providing the best representation possible to injured workers and accident victims in Central California, and am known throughout the legal community for aggressive representation, creative problem-solving, responsive client communication, and compassionate service. At Valley Law Group we believe that California’s injured workers and accident victims deserve the highest quality legal representation available, and we are committed to providing that service to our clients throughout the Valley.

I am a  certified specialist in Immigration and Nationality law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. I have over 20 years experience representiing immigrants and their families from every part of the world.

I am an Adminsitative Law Judge for the California Department of Industrial Relations - Division of Workers' Compensation.. I am admitted to practice law in both California and Arizona. I am also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court of Arizona and the Executive Office of Immigration Review.

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

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Grossman Law Offices have one driving force - achieving the best outcome for our clients through a fresh, innovative approach to our client's problems. We use our considerable talents to evaluate how we can resolve a case early in our clients' favor so as to avoid unnecessary costs or delays. We provide personal, attentive service to all our clients. We use our ingenuity and innovative approaches to maximize our clients' changes for getting the best outcome. Whether it is a traditional, run-of-mill solution or a fresh, outside-the-box solution, we will turn over every stone to best serve our clients. We do not give up!

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.

Gilbert E. Fisher is a cum laude graduate of the University of Minnesota Law School, which has consistently been ranked among the country's top 20 law schools by U.S. News & World Report. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 2000. He has over 14 years of experience as an attorney, representing California's injured workers in Workers' Compensation cases.

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.

Experience as an attorney was earned in positions with the Contra Costa County Superior Court as a research attorney.  The Merced County District Attorney also benefited from her skills as a Deputy District Attorney.  She then advanced as a Public Defender at the Fresno County Public Defender's Office serving on the felony team in a variety of cases.  After outstanding public service in government she began a successful private practice.  She has benefited the largest companies who rely on California counsel for traffic ticket defense as well as thousands of individual owner operators who insist on her remarkable legal representation and amazing customer service with a dedicated staff.  She graduated from U.C. Berkeley, and received her law degree from Brigham Young University.

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.