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The law firm of Heston & Heston emphasizes the consumer aspects of both Bankruptcy and Family Law, as well as Probate and Estate Planning. With each having over 41 years of legal experience, Richard Heston and Halli Heston are able to bring together experience, knowledge and expertise in dealing with their clients' needs. As Board Certified Specialists in Bankruptcy Law, their credentials provide the utmost assurance of their qualifications to meet your legal needs. And with fees and payment options tailored to accommodate the consumer, proven expertise is affordable.. Richard Heston, certified as a specialist in Consumer Bankruptcy Law by the American Board of Certification since 1995, and a specialist in Family Law by the Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California from 1992 to 2017, focuses his practice on both fields, including litigation and the often complex inter-relationship between the two specialties. A graduate of the University of California, Irvine and Southwestern School of Law, Mr. Heston has been admitted since 1979.. Halli Heston, certified as a specialist in Personal and Small Business Bankruptcy by the Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California since 1994, emphasizes Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 practice, both in consumer and small business cases. In addition, she handles probate and estate planning matters. Also having graduated from the University of California, Irvine and Southwestern School of Law, Mrs. Heston has practiced law since 1979.. Benjamin Heston emphasizes Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 practice, both in consumer and small business cases. In addition, he handles probate and civil matters. Having slso graduated from the University of California, Irvine and Southwestern School of Law, Benjamin Heston has practiced law since 2014.. Conveniently located near John Wayne Airport in Irvine in Orange County, Heston & Heston offers regular and after-hours appointments to accommodate the demands of your schedule. Initial consultations concerning filing bankruptcy, as well probate and estate planning matters are free, and there is a modest fee for bankruptcy consultations other than as a potential debtor, such as creditors or non-filing spouses affected by the commencement of a bankruptcy.

Richard Masson is Managing Partner at the law firm of Masson & Fatini, specializing in Estate, Tax Planning, and Family Law matters. Mr. Masson is a seasoned attorney with over 20 years of practice.. Richard E. Masson has represented clients spanning virtually all major industries including real estate, intellectual property, retail, professional services, manufacturing, entertainment, government contracts, medical and construction.. Mr. Masson’s professional background and experience include representing and handling of audit engagements, review engagements, internal control reviews, tax compliance, corporate compliance, business consulting, business formation including corporations, partnerships, LLCs, LLPs, non-profit organizations, and estates.. Mr. Masson is a Certified Family Law Specialist. He was certified as a specialist in Family Law by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization in 2010. Mr. Masson’s family law practice includes divorce, visitation, custody, as well as child and spousal support matters. In addition, it includes drafting Pre and Post-Nuptial Agreements.

Recognized for her candor, compassion, and experience in family law, Ms. Writer has developed a successful family law practice built on her impeccable reputation and personal dedication to each client’s needs.. She chooses to focus her practice exclusively on the challenging area of family law, since this is one area of the law which lends itself well to creating and maintaining a close bond with each client. Since her firm handles a relatively small case load, you can be assured that you will receive personal service and direct communication from Ms. Writer in all aspects of your case. As a graduate of the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association, College of Trial Advocacy (2004) and a graduate of the prestigious Houston Family Law Trial Institute (2010), Ms. Writer is a skilled and experienced courtroom litigator and will present your case to the court in an articulate, passionate and credible manner. For clients who prefer mediation, Ms. Writer will work with both parties and gently guide them to an equitable resolution of all issues.. You will be in good hands with Ms. Writer and her team. In 2014, Ms. Writer was recognized by OC Metro Magazine as one of the top family law attorneys in Orange County. The same year her firm earned the highest rating (10.0) from the lawyer rating agency AVVO in the area of family law.. Ms. Writer has met the requirements and qualifications to be appointed Minor’s Counsel and is on the approved Minor’s Counsel list in Los Angeles County. In her role as Minor’s Counsel, Ms. Writer is the “voice of the child” in highly contested custody matters. Her education as Minor’s Counsel allows her to better serve the needs of her clients in all cases involving children.. A familiar face in the legal community, Ms. Writer currently serves on the Bridging The Gap and Education committees of the Orange County Bar Association. She is a lively speaker and has lectured on family law issues for numerous organizations, including the Orange County Bar Association, California State University, Long Beach, Lorman Seminars, and the Rancho Margarita Police Department.. Ms. Writer earned her undergraduate degree from the University of California, Irvine, and her law degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego. She was sworn into the State Bar of California in 1998, and into the US District Court, Central District of California in 1999.. We offer a free consultation to discuss your situation and how we can help, so please contact us today.

Orange County divorce attorney Gerald A. Maggio is an experienced  family law and divorce attorney dedicated to providing a personalized approach to each client's legal representation based on their needs.. Mr. Maggio is experienced in all aspects of family law and divorce matters, including child custody and support, spousal support, marital asset division, and stepparent adoptions.  Mr. Maggio has a reputation of fighting for client rights with compassion, experience, and professionalism with the goal of navigating his clients through the complicated legal process as quickly as possible so his clients can move on with their lives.. Mr. Maggio is also a trained divorce mediator who has amicably resolved many cases out of court because the court system is not necessarily always the best option to resolving cases.  He believes in the mediation process to help families resolve their conflicts peacefully in the hopes of preserving family assets, integrity and respect, in the real world, with the understanding that court should always be the forum of very last resort.. Mr. Maggio understands that divorce is one of the most stressful and agonizing events that someone can ever experience in life, and he works with clients to help them get through their divorce or family law matter as quickly and painlessly as possible.

Ms. Charbonneau is a highly regarded Orange County family law practitioner and was a founding partner in one of Orange County’s premier law firms. Ms. Charbonneau is well known for her uncanny ability to get to the heart of a case and get it resolved. While compassionate and understanding, she is tenacious in her resolve to get divorcing couples to focus on common ground to reach a fair and responsible resolution. She is very skilled in dealing with the range of emotions that go with a divorce and is able to relate to the parties like few others! Ms. Charbonneau has worked in Southern California for over 28 years and has handled countless family law matters. She has tried and settled various notable family law cases throughout her career, some of which have resulted in published law-making cases. Ms. Charbonneau has been involved in many highly contentious divorces, giving her a unique perspective into the problems, motivations and potential solutions in marital disputes. She has no problem thinking out of the box if that will get a case resolved. Ms. Charbonneau is experienced in all aspects of Family Law including: Divorce, Mediation, Child Custody & Custody Investigations, Child Support, Spousal Support Custody & Support Modifications, Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Property Characterization Transmutations. Ms. Charbonneau has been an accomplished and award winning lawyer since her days in law school. She graduated Magna Cum Laude and Salutatorian of Western State University College of Law. She was selected to the prestigious Law Review, serving as the editor of law review for two terms. Ms. Charbonneau was also one of the very few individuals selected to work as a judicial extern for Justice Wallin at the Court of Appeal. Ms. Charbonneau was a law school adjunct professor at Western State University for several years.

I have a passion for employee rights.  I believe in the ethical practice of law, and focus on obtaining the best results possible for my clients in the shortest amount of time, realizing the stresses and emotional toll of litigation.  At the same token, I believe that some cases have to be tried, and am not afraid of taking such cases all the way to trial.   I pride myself in providing superb legal representation and being accessible to my clients at all times in order to ensure they are fully informed about the progress of their cases.  I have recovered millions of dollars for my clients, while at the same time giving them a sense of justice over unfair circumstances.. In my spare time, I enjoy boating, soccer, and above all, spending time with my wife and son.

I am a Family Law/Divorce attorney handling all aspects of matrimonial cases. I am a Certified Specialist in Family Law (State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization) and AV Peer Review Rated (top rating) by Martindale Hubbell. I was included in the Top 50 Attorneys in Orange County by Super Lawyer Magazine and Los Angeles Magazine in 2013. I was listed as one of the Top Attorneys in Orange County by Orange Coast Magazine in 2013. I was named a Super Lawyer in 2012 and 2013, having been named a "Rising Star" in prior years. I am an elected leader of the Orange County Bar Association Family Law Section, serving as an Executive Committee Member-at-Large in 2011 and 2012 and Secretary in 2013. My firm, Seastrom Tuttle & Murphy, is among California's most respected Family Law firms and brings unsurpassed integrity and decades of specialized experience to every Family Law matter.

I am a Certified Family Law Specialist and DRPA Certified Mediator. My practice, which is devoted solely to family law, focuses on mediation and other cooperative methods to satisfactorily resolve what can be difficult or painful issues in an amicable manner. My goal is to help my clients reach accord while avoiding the adversarial process as much as possible.

Drawing on his wealth of experience as a former California state legislator and Orange County deputy district attorney, Ron Cordova has achieved outstanding results in even the most difficult and challenging cases. Ron has represented clients in 34 states and the District of Columbia as well as several foreign countries and has tried more than 150 cases in state and federal courts throughout the United States. He has been selected as a Southern California SuperLawyer in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 and has been named by OC Metro Magazine as one of Orange County's top five criminal defense attorneys every year since 2009. Time Magazine and Newsweek Magazine have also recognized Ron Cordova as one of the best criminal defense attorneys nationwide. Despite his national prominence, Ron devotes his personal attention to every client.  When you need an experienced lawyer who will represent you with skill, vigor and respect, contact Ron Cordova.

Donald P. Bebereia is a divorce and family law attorney who represents clients throughout Orange County, California. Mr. Bebereia is an experienced negotiator and trial lawyer who practices exclusively in divorce and family law matters. Attorney Bebereia is a Certified Family Law Specialist by the California State Bar. With more than 34 years of family law experience, Mr. Bebereia has the ability to handle even the most complex family law matters, including complex property division issues and contested child custody disputes. The Law Office of Donald P. Bebereia is located in Irvine, California. To contact the firm, call

Attorney Jessica Lesowitz is an experienced family law attorney, handling thousands of cases over the course of career, and has appeared in numerous courts throughout the state.. Ms. Lesowitz is a high honors graduate of the University of California at Berkeley, where she received her Bachelor of Arts in 1998.  Ms. Lesowitz is also a graduate of Pepperdine University School of Law, where she twice made Dean’s List and earned her Juris Doctorate in 2001.  While a student at Pepperdine, Ms. Lesowitz had the honor of receiving a federal judicial clerkship with the Executive Office of Immigration Review, an internship with the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office, as well as a position with the preeminent family law firm Trope & Trope.  Ms. Lesowitz also received several awards, including the Witkin Award for Excellence in Family Law (2001) and the American Jurisprudence Award in Family Law (2001).. Community involvement is the foundation upon which Ms. Lesowitz has built her legal career.  Ms. Lesowitz has performed Pro Bono work through the non-profit group The Harriet Buhai Center for Family Law, and has participated in events such as National Law Day and Roxbury Park’s Ask a Lawyer Day.  Ms. Lesowitz also spoke at Pepperdine University’s Center for Entrepreneurship’s about Prenuptial Agreements, and was an active member of the Beverly Hills Bar Association from 2001-2007, where she served for two years as Barrister’s Secretary.. Ms. Lesowitz has been practicing exclusively in the area of family law since 2001, providing her with substantial experience and knowledgability within the field. After working at such esteemed firms as Trope & Trope, The Wiesner Law Corporation, Hughes & Hughes and the Law Offices of Christian Schank & Associates, in 2014, Ms. Lesowitz became a solo pracititioner and has had the opportunity to work on hundreds of cases since going out on her own.. In addition to her active family law practice, in 2016 Ms. Lesowitz has parlayed her knowledge of the field and most recently served as an Adjunct Professor at Whittier Law School, where she was a Community Property professor to 45 second and third year law students.

As the founder of The Law Office of Bruce C. Bridgman, Orange County attorney Bruce C. Bridgman offers legal counsel in criminal defense and civil issues. Since 1974, he has been in the legal field, and he has operated his own practice for over two decades. Before his current firm’s establishment, Attorney Bridgman was a partner at another firm and a deputy district attorney in Orange County. He is a graduate of the UCLA Law School, where he was a Wilson Scholar. Receive a zero-charge case evaluation by contacting his firm.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Irvine and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Irvine and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Irvine and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Irvine and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Irvine and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Irvine and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Irvine and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Irvine and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Irvine and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Irvine and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Irvine and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Irvine and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Irvine and surrounding areas.