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Diane Coderniz is an associate at Baker Manock & Jensen. Diane grew up on a dairy and farm in Dos Palos, California. She attended California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo where she competed on the Dairy Cattle Judging Team. During law school, Diane competed on the Mock Trial Team for two years and was a research assistant for the Global Legal Studies Department under Professor Gretchen Franz. Diane previously interned for the California Milk Advisory Board and the California State Lands Commission. Her practice areas include agribusiness, civil litigation, water law, and employment law. She is a Traynor Honor Society Recipient, Barrister of the Year at McGeorge School of Law, and a Cal Poly Scholar.  Ms. Coderniz is a 2013 Discussion Meet Winner of the California Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers, and holds board memberships on the Philanthropy Inspired by the Needs of the Community (PINC), Fresno County Young Lawyers Association, and the Cal Poly Alumni 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.

David Ibarra graduated from California State University of Fresno in 2006, with a degree in political science and a minor in philosophy. He was a member of Chicanos in Law and Phi Alpha Delta pre-law fraternity. As a winner of the Maddy Institute Scholarship/Internship, Mr. Ibarra interned for the office of U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer.In 2007, David began his graduate studies at San Joaquin College of Law. He received his Juris Doctor and was admitted to the bar in 2010. While at SJCL, he founded the student organization LawSUIT (Law Students United in Tolerance) and served as president of the organization for three years. He was awarded Student of the Year in 2008 and he also served as the Student Bar Association class representative and president. He was a member of Delta Theta Phi Law fraternity and he interned for the public defender's office.He is currently a member of the La Raza Lawyers Association and California Applicant Attorney Association. Mr. Ibarra and his wife, Jennell Casillas, founded the Ibarra/Casillas Scholarship for SJCL law students. Mr. Ibarra is currently a partner of The Law Offices of Goldberg & Ibarra and practices workers' compensation, Social Security and personal injury

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.

Christine helps family law clients navigate the legal system while striving to assist them in reaching fair and enforceable agreements regarding their children and assets without the stress of litigation. When an agreement cannot be reached, Christine vigorously represents her clients in court.. Christine has been practicing law for 21 years in the Fresno area.. Christine received her undergraduate degree from California State University, Fresno in speech communication summa cum laude in 1993. In 1997, she obtained her Juris Doctorate from Santa Clara School of Law and was admitted to the California State Bar the same year.. Christine began her career as a Deputy Attorney General, in the Criminal Appeals, Writs, and Trials Division. Christine also has a vast range of experience in handling civil and criminal appeals and writs arising from various areas of the law including family law.. Christine’s primary focus is family law. Christine’s business experience makes her particularly adept at dividing assets, including family businesses. Christine has a broad range of litigation experience in areas including family law, agricultural law, business law, premise liability, personal injury including wrongful death, and dissolution of partnerships and corporations.. Christine stays on the cutting-edge of her profession as a Fresno lawyer through memberships in several legal and professional organizations. Among these are the State Bar of California, Fresno County Bar Association, Fresno County Women’s Lawyers, and California Women Lawyers.. Christine understands that issues involving marriage, children, and finances are deeply personal. She knows that every situation is unique, so will spend the time to listen to your concerns and help you come up with a plan that is right for you and your family. Christine is committed to helping families get through divorce and custody arrangements while preserving relationships.. When a household is divided, the financial impact can be devastating. Christine will ensure that assets (the family home, retirement accounts, vehicles, and personal property) as well as debts are fairly divided. She will make sure that all factors related to child and spousal support are considered by the court so that support is properly awarded.. During legal proceedings, unexpected situations often arise leading clients to feel stress and anxiety from not knowing the legal process. Christine knows that there is nothing worse for a client than being left in the dark, so she will promptly return calls in order to address your concerns.

Chandler Law founder, Stuart Chandler, has been practicing law in California’s Central Valley since 1979. Through principled hard work, compassion, respect and perseverance, Stuart has earned a spot as a Top Rated Personal Injury Attorney by Super Lawyer Magazine. He is a three-time recipient of Consumer Attorneys of California Presidential Award of Merit, has been selected as a Top Attorney in Northern California for Outstanding Professional Achievement by his peers, was a top ten finalist for the COAC Attorney of the Year Award, and the recipient of the California State Senate Attorney/Law Firm Award in Recognition of Exceptional Legal Services Provided to the Central Valley.. Stuart Chandler is proud to call the Central Valley his home. He knew it was here he wanted to practice law. At the start of his career, Stuart associated with a prominent Fresno insurance defense firm where he excelled in civil litigation. In 1985, Stuart decided to change the direction of his career in pursuit of his desire to advocate for Valley residents devasted by personal injury. So, with that goal in mind, he said goodbye to the prominent law firm with the corporate insurance clients and hung his shingle outside a small office in Fresno. It was there he began representing clients victimized by serious motor vehicle collisions, pedestrian accidents, and victims of medical malpractice. His expertise soon grew to include assisting elderly residents and their families who have suffered from abuse or neglect at the hands of caretakers, nursing homes, hospitals and resident care facilities. Stuart will take on the big insurance corporations for bad faith claims, companies in class action proceedings for unpaid and incorrectly paid employee wages, and other negligent acts resulting in injury or harm.. Chandler Law specializes in the field of Plaintiff’s trial litigation in all courts, State and Federal throughout California. Stuart Chandler has obtained over $100,000, in verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients. In 2007, Stuart received the largest insurance bad faith verdict in Central California for $26,000,000.

Bryan Leiser is the founding attorney at the Fresno firm, the Law Offices of Bryan K. Leiser. Since 2002, Attorney Leiser has been devoted to the practice of workers’ compensation law alone. By focusing on this field of law only, Mr. Leiser is able to provide every client with the amount of personalized attention and compassionate service they deserve. To find out about retaining the representation of a Fresno workers’ compensation lawyer, do not wait to contact the Law Offices of Bryan K. Leiser.

Brandon Fish joined the Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith Practice Group of McCormick Barstow in 1999. Mr. Fish is admitted to practice law before all California State Courts, all U.S. District Courts of California and U.S. Court of Appeal, Ninth Circuit.

Born and raised in the San Joaquin Valley, I graduated from California State University of Fresno and the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law. After law school, I returned home to practice law and began my career at the Fresno County Public Defender’s Office in order to gain valuable trial experience. When I left the Public Defender’s Office and decided to open my own practice, I was on the “Major Crimes Team” which consisted of attorneys that handled the most difficult criminal cases like homicides, Three Strikes cases, cases with high prison exposures, cases involving complex legal issues, cases with a voluminous amount of discovery and cases receiving media attention.. I am recognized by the California State Bar as a Certified Legal Specialist in the area of Criminal Law and certified to handle death penalty cases.. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and working on the family farm growing almonds, pistachios, cherries, and raisin grapes.

Born and raised in Fresno, California, Jim A. Trevino received his Bachelor’s Degree from UC Berkeley and his Law Degree from San Joaquin College of Law. He is a member of the California State Bar, Fresno County Bar Association and the La Raza Lawyers Association Serving Fresno, Clovis, Hanford, Lemoore, Avenal, Corcoran.. With a type of natural charm, Jim has a way of making his clients instantly feel at ease. His down-to-earth, yet no-nonsense demeanor has earned him a reputation of being a highly sought after and effective litigator in the courtroom. Over the years he has developed many relationships and is considered very well connected within the central valley legal realm. There is simply no better attorney to have on your side at your time of need.. Outside of the courtroom, Jim’s passion is his family. He enjoys traveling, as well as spending time with his extended family. He also enjoys a good poker game where his competitive nature tends to shine through. This competitiveness also works to his advantage in the courtroom.. Big or small, Jim considers each case his most important and treats each and every client like a friend. He has worked hard to get to a place in his life that he can be proud of, and is grateful to wake up each morning as a criminal defense attorney and spend his days in a profession he is so passionate about. He knows that even the best criminal attorney is only as good as his last case, and he therefore constantly seeks to learn new ways to be a more effective attorney.

Attorney Gabe Waddell is a Certified Specialist in Bankruptcy Law, certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, and is a shareholder of the Fresno firm of Fear Waddell, P.C. He represents debtors and trustees, with particular focus representing consumer debtors in Chapters 7 and 13 and in bankruptcy-related litigation matters.. He is admitted in the Eastern District of California, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and all courts of the State of California.. Gabe received his law degree from the Oak Brook College of Law, with honors, and his B.A. from Thomas Edison State College, and has been representing parties in bankruptcy since 2009. Gabe is the past President of the Central California Bankruptcy Association, is on the Board of Directors of the California Bankruptcy Forum, and is a member of the Federal Bar Association and the Federalist Society.. Prior to joining Fear Waddell, P.C. Gabe worked with a wide variety of non-profit organizations, doing public policy, humanitarian, and legal advocacy work. Most recently, Gabe led an international humanitarian organization providing relief to widows and orphans in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. He has traveled widely, and continues to be active in humanitarian work.  More locally, Gabe serves on the Board of Directors of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Central Valley, Inc., working to provide a “home away from home” for families with critically ill children receiving treatment at Valley Children’s Hospital.. Gabe and his wife Katie live in the Madera Ranchos. When he’s not at the office, you might find him searching for scenic views to photograph, reading a wide variety of literature, or cooking for friends.

Attorney Dennis A. Grossman is admitted to the practice of law in both New York State (1997) and California (2004). Prior to joining his father’s firm, Lawyer Dennis Grossman worked as a Wall Street corporate tax lawyer in New York City at the Firm Swindler, Berlin, Shereff & Friedman, LLP. After leaving Swindler, he was a senior manager & corporate tax consultant for Pricewaterhouse Coopers and Ernst and Young, focusing his practice in the areas of cross-border mergers & acquisitions and structured financing transactions.. Since joining the Grossman Law Offices, Mr. Grossman has successfully represented thousands of Personal Injury clients, obtaining millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts on their behalves. As a result, he was extended an invitation to join the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

At the Law Office of Serita Rios, you can trust that you will get an aggressive advocate, experienced in handling all types of criminal matters ranging from minor misdemeanors, to serious allegations including gang charges, serious and violent felonies and murder. If you've been arrested, it's important to speak with an attorney as soon as possible. Don't wait, and set up a free consultation today.

At Law Offices of Jeffrey D. Rowe we provide best legal services for your need. We only represent debtors facing difficult financial distress. The intial consultation is at no cost.

As the child of a business owner I am committed to helping companies in California manage their greatest asset - employees.  Preventing situations that could lead to the demise of a family legacy is the driving force in my practice. I help organizations stay in compliance with the changing employment laws so they can focus on business.. I concentrate my work in the areas of employment HR compliance and litigation. I assist employers in resolving disputes involving claims of unpaid wages, discrimination, harassment, retaliation and wrongful termination. I also draft various employment agreements and employment handbooks. Additional areas of representation include general civil litigation matters including breach of contract, torts and commercial collections.  I have been serving as the Legislative Director for the Tulare/Kings County Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management since 2014.. I was born and raised in Fresno and graduated from California State University, Fresno.  I continued my education at San Joaquin College of Law, where I received a Juris Doctorate degree. I am involved in my local community. I am on the board of La Visionaria Guild of Valley Children’s Hospital, an organization devoted to advocating for children, fundraising and promoting good will for the hospital.  Additionally, I am on the board of San Joaquin College of Law’s Alumni Association and am a lifetime member of the local chapter of the Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity and served on the executive board while in law school.

As the Chair of DAK’s Business Department, Larry counsels business owners and companies in a variety of industries. In addition to counseling numerous established companies of all sizes, he assists start up and technology companies in initial formation, strategy, growth and capital needs. His breadth of legal and business experience provides him with the tools to prepare and analyze virtually any agreement which may be required in a client’s operations. Larry also focuses a significant portion of his practice on mergers and acquisitions, enabling clients to take advantage of opportunities to grow and develop their business.. Larry works closely with individuals and business owners to assist them with their personal estate, tax and business succession planning. These services involve living trusts, irrevocable trusts, entity structure and formation, buy-sell agreements and a variety of advanced estate planning techniques.. In addition, Larry negotiates and structures sophisticated commercial real estate and loan transactions. Larry’s services involve real estate purchase agreements, leases, loan documentation, Internal Revenue Code Section 1031 Exchanges and related matters.

As someone who has used a manual wheelchair since 1999, I am passionate about ensuring accessibility compliance however, my legal philosophy rests upon working collaboratively with companies to develop proactive compliance strategies to ensure that they can effectively defend against lawsuits. I also defend public entities against various torts, including catastrophic injury.

As both a criminal defense lawyer and former deputy district attorney I have 26 years of experience in criminal law.. I have appeared as defense counsel for people accused of Murder, DUIs, Juvenile Crimes, Sexual Assault, Drug Offenses, Burglary, Domestic Violence, and Prison Offenses.  I have helped over 5000 people who have been accused of crimes, and obtained great results for them.. As a former prosecutor I understand how the government puts their case against you together and will use that experience to help in your defense.  I performed trials and obtained convictions in cases involving serious offenses, including: Attempted 1st Degree Murder, Rape, Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Arson, Possession of Controlled Substances for Sale among many, many others.. If you are arrested or charged with a criminal offense you can rest assured that when you come to me you are talking to someone who can handle it.. I graduated from UCLA in 1990 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History.  Following graduation I worked a few years as a budget estimator at Paramount Studios. After getting some experience in the working world I moved from Los Angeles to San Francisco where I earned my law degree at Hastings College of the Law.. I joined the firm of John Barker and Associates where I helped people who were charged with felony and misdemeanor matters.  On my first day in court I won a Possession for Sales case for my client at preliminary hearing.  I won the Rookie of the Year Award for my first year of work there in 1997.. As a criminal defense lawyer with the Fresno and Monterey Public Defenders Offices from 1999 to 2006, I defended juveniles and adults charged with varied offenses from traffic violations to murder.. In 2006, I joined the Fresno County District Attorneys Office where I prosecuted matters from misdemeanor DUIs to Attempted 1st degree murder and rape.. Now that I am in private practice since 2015 I have represented people and helped in all aspects of helping others.  I have represented clients in restraining order matters, domestic violence issues, juvenile cases, homicide, gang matters, duis, strikes, expungements, theft matters, and many other different criminal issues.  I have performed over 120 trials.  I have negotiated favorable outcomes for clients who needed help telling their sides of the case.. I CAN HELP.

An attorney with 27 years of experience and a statewide reputation, I am a certified workers’ compensation law specialist. I have also successfully handled hundreds of Social Security Disability + SSI appeals.. A partner at Cole, Fisher, Cole, O'Keefe + Mahoney, I have established a reputation and contacts throughout California. I am a member of the California Applicants’ Attorney Association (CAAA), an organization of attorneys who represent those injured at work. I was invited to serve on CAAA’s executive committee, where I helped direct the organization’s efforts to assist injured workers.. In addition to my practice in workers’ compensation, I have also successfully handled hundreds of Social Security Disability and SSI appeals. Recognized as one of California’s Super Lawyers, I handle cases in the Central Valley, and have more recently begun accepting clients in the Santa Barbara area.. My Story. I graduated from San Joaquin Memorial High School and earned a B.S. degree at University of Santa Clara in psychology. After trying my hand at TV journalism in Nebraska, I returned to Fresno to pursue a legal career and graduated with distinction from San Joaquin College of Law. While in law school, I clerked at local firm Baker Manock & Jensen, and ultimately joined the then firm of Cole and Fisher, which has grown to the Cole, Fisher, Cole, O'Keefe + Mahoney firm that the Central Valley knows today.

Amanda Whitten specializes in suing large corporations for sexual harassment, discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination. She is a native of the Central Valley, has a passion for Bulldog football at Fresno State, running marathons, and social justice.. Ms. Whitten's law practice extends from Bakersfield to Sacramento to Oakland. She has cases filed in federal and state courts all over the Central Valley. She has significant experience with jury trials in courts throughout the state. She knows how to get your case ready for a jury trial.. Just within the last few years, Ms. Whitten has recovered millions of dollars for her clients in employment cases against big companies. She has handled cases against Starbucks, Cingular, Verizon, Microsoft, Comcast, Odwalla, Walgreens, Kaplan, E.&J. Gallo Winery, Taco Bell, the California Department of Corrections, Kragen Autoparts, Abbott Laboratories, Orchard Supply Hardware, Target, Intel and Red Robin.. Ms. Whitten relies heavily upon technology in her law practice and in the court room during trial. Big companies like the ones Ms. Whitten litigates against often think they can bury plaintiffs in documents. Unfortunately for them, Ms. Whitten is well-versed in information technology, and uses her knowledge to make sure she obtains the electronic evidence from companies that often times exposes the proverbial 'smoking gun'. Ms. Whitten uses all of the latest technology and recognizes the impact that technology, the internet, and even social networking have had on the workplace and employee's rights.. Ms. Whitten is a tireless advocate and feels privileged to have the opportunity to enforce employee rights in the workplace.

A Trial Lawyer for the Fresno based accident injury firm "Tryk Law", Ben handles plaintiffs' cases involving catastrophic injuries, premises liability, products liability and wrongful death matters.. Prior to forming Tryk Law in 2012, Ben was named the youngest active partner in one of the largest statewide firms in California.  Gaining experience and insight into how defense firms, insurance adjusters and companies think and handle claims has been invaluable to his current practice.. Ben has worked for insurance companies and large corporations during his tenure as a partner for a large statewide insurance defense law firm.  He has taken this knowledge and experience and incorporated it into an all Plaintiffs practice to help individuals fight these multi billion dollar corporations and help you achieve a fair and just result in your injury case.  Since forming Tryk Law, Accident Injury Attorneys in 2012, Ben has taken great pride in helping injured victims rebuild their lives piece by piece.. Ben currently lives and practices in Fresno, California.  He is a member of Consumer Attorneys of California, Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, The American Association for Justice, American Bar Association, Central California Trial Lawyers Association, Fresno County Bar Association, AVVO and many other statewide organizations that focus on the common goal of achieving justice for consumers in our great state.

A staunch defender of a person’s rights to personal liberty and just compensation, criminal defense and personal injury attorney Mark Coleman is a tireless advocate for his clients in Fresno and throughout the Central Valley.. As an avid shooter who has competed in national competitions since 1984, it is no surprise that the lifelong Fresno resident brings a sharp focus, drive for excellence, and tactical knowledge to the courtroom, which has led to numerous verdicts in favor of his clients, and to recognition among his peers.. In 1990, Mark obtained a verdict in excess of a million dollars and has obtained similar results in other cases in his 30-year career.. Mark is recognized by the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys as one of the Top 10 criminal defense attorneys in Northern California, and as one of the Top 100 trial lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers. As a further testament to his reputation in the courts, Mark has been retained to represent state and federal law enforcement officers and court officials in their matters.