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With more than a decade of experience in criminal court, Lauren K Johnson has earned an outstanding reputation as one of Orange County's most aggressive and effective criminal defense attorneys. Ms. Johnson has the experience and skill to evaluate your case and defenses and come up with an effective strategy to fight your case. She has tried cases to judges and juries, argued on appeal, and trained other attoneys throughout the state on effective representation in criminal and juveile cases. Her landmark opinion in In re Drake M. (2012) 211 754 is one of the most often cited juvenile opinions in the past three years in other published cases. Ms. Johnson is a graduate of Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College and the Past-President of the South Orange County Bar Association.. Ms. Johnson always strives to keep her clients informed, to make them feel comfortable and to make sure they are  a partner in their case. Contact the Law Office of Lauren K Johnson to talk about your case today.

William Weinberg has practiced law for over 30 years and limits his practice to criminal defense matters across Southern California and federal courts.  He has represented clients in matters ranging from homicides and sex crimes to Felony DUI/DUI Murder.  Each case is handled personally by Mr. Weinberg and clients are encouraged to ask questions and understand the law that applies to their case.. There are many firms that exist only to retain clients and then have junior attorneys actually handle the case.  This is not our practice.  We devote our attention to each case and clients know that they have access to Mr. Weinberg whenever necessary.  It is our role to defend and to educate the client about the legal system.  Experience tells us that understanding the system and the process significantly reduces clients' anxiety.. Mr. Weinberg has been a frequent guest on law related topics on the radio and invites prospective clients to call and talk to him about their matters in a confidential and comfortable environment.  He is available for free consultations 7 days a week at his Irvine, California office.

Whether the particular matter on which I am working involves a trial, an appeal, or a transaction, I believe that the best way to provide valuable and effective representation to my clients is to (1) assist the client in identifying the objective or objectives to be accomplished, and (2) always maintain focus on those objectives. The client's objectives are paramount, and define success in the matter.  And, the success that I am able to achieve is always the result of care, attention to detail, creativity, and experience.

Vince Finaldi has had plenty of years experience representing clients in California with their needs. If you are in need of assistance with business and construction law, personal injury litigation, real estate matters or a matter related to those, please contact California attorney Vince Finaldi at today.

Using my legal education from Chapman Law School to advocate on behalf of the civil society. My exceptional dedication to my clients has been noticed by which awarded me the "Clients' Choice" Award in 2019 and 2020.

Upon graduating from Cal Poly Pomona with a mechanical engineering degree I shortly thereafter obtained my law degree from Berkeley Law School. I spent nearly the next ten years of my legal career litigating and trying cases with the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office. Over that period of time, I handled numerous complex cases involving crimes ranging from financial and consumer fraud to conspiracy to commit murder and murder. As my interests evolved and life changed I transitioned to the practice of civil litigation. Since early 2011, I have pursued justice for victims of bad actors in environmental, products liabilty, personal injury, and various other areas of the law. Working with and helping members of the community has always been a passion of mine and I'm fortunate to be able to do so.

Tracy Horn is a personal injury attorney at TorkLaw. She is a skilled litigator, mediator, and advocate who is dedicated to giving her clients a voice before the court.. Originally from New Jersey, Ms. Horn received her bachelor’s from the John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York, graduating in 2004 with a degree in forensic psychology.. Subsequently, Ms. Horn was awarded a scholarship based on her excellent performance on the LSAT examination. She moved to California, where she attended the Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego. While attending law school, Ms. Horn continued to work full time while in school and graduated in 2-½ years rather than the typical three-year schedule. In addition, she was elected as a coach for the school’s Alternative Dispute Resolution and Negotiation Team. Under her leadership, the team placed third in the nationals.. She graduated with honors in December 2007, and joined the California State Bar in 2008, after which she began practicing personal injury law.. A community activist, Ms. Horn has also worked with the Legal Aid Society in San Diego, where she was active in assisting low-income individuals in obtaining and defending both civil and domestic violence restraining orders. Through that work, she gained extensive knowledge and experience in practicing family law on behalf of her clients.. Ms. Horn now works in the complex civil litigation of personal injury cases. Ms. Horn continues to learn about and explore alternative dispute resolution methods to help her clients avoid protracted and unnecessary litigation. She is a firm believer that if both parties have the goal of a fair and equal resolution, the parties should decide their fate, and not necessarily the judicial system. Ms. Horn’s clients and colleagues alike praise her for her knowledge, professionalism, and her genuine compassion and care for her clients.

The Law Offices of Lisa A. Kopelman focuses on criminal defense law. Attorney Kopelman is dedicated to the aggressive representation of clients charged with felonies as well as misdemeanor cases.. Ms. Kopelman's particular expertise is in the area of murder, violent crime, and serious felonies. Ms. Kopelman has successfully represented clients faced with domestic violence charges, sex offenses, gang cases, assaults, violent crimes, and capital murder.. Ms. Kopelman understands that when charged with a crime the great force of the government is against you. Ms. Kopelman has dedicated her life to defending people against that powerful force. What separates this firm from the rest, is Ms. Kopelman's unique background in the Orange County Public Defender's Office. Working as a Deputy Public Defender and then as Assistant Public Defender, Ms. Kopelman has intimate knowledge of the Orange County judicial system. Ms. Kopelman has worked in every branch courthouse and the main courthouse in Santa Ana, allowing her to know most of the judges and prosecutors in the county.. Call today for an in-depth consultation with Ms. Kopelman.

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.

Tenny Amin is a Co-owner/Partner in the firm’s Irvine, California office. She focuses her practice exclusively on Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Well-known for her effective and assertive representation, Tenny has extensive experience in handling all aspects of family law cases ranging from mediation to trials involving child custody and child support, spousal support, and division of property. Committed to the intelligent and effective representation of her clients, Tenny focuses her practice on intricate custody disputes as well as cases involving the characterization and division of high asset and complex marital estates. Tenny graduated cum laude from the University of California, Irvine in 2000, earning a double major in Bachelor of Arts in the disciplines of Political Science and Criminology, Law and Society. In 2003, she earned a Juris Doctorate from Pepperdine University School of Law. During her tenure at Pepperdine, Tenny served on the Moot Court Team for two years and participated in several Honors Appellate Advocacy Tournaments. Additionally, in 2020 Tenny earned a Masters of Laws (LL.M.) Degree in Dispute Resolution from the Pepperdine School of Law. Pepperdine’s LLM program is ranked #1 in the nation, and she was one of a select handful of students that were admitted to the program. Tenny currently practices as a certified Mediator in Family Law. Tenny is an active member of the community. She is currently serving as President of both the Orange County, California Chapter and the Las Vegas, Nevada Chapter of the Society Of Orphaned Armenian Relief (SOAR), a charitable organization providing humanitarian relief to orphaned children throughout the world. In addition, she is active in numerous professional organizations, including the Orange County Bar Association, the Los Angeles County Bar Association, and the National Organization of Women Business Owners (NAWBO). Tenny was nominated and recognized in 2020 and in 2023 by the Orange County Business Journal’s Women in Business Award. Tenny is fluent in Armenian. In her spare time, she enjoys running, marathon training, yoga, and spending time with her husband and daughter.

Stan A. Grombchevsky dedicates a large portion of his practice to litigating cases of employee and consumer rights, business disputes, products liability, and catastrophic personal injury. He also has considerable experience in complex asbestos and construction defect litigation, representing individual plaintiffs from all walks of life, as well as corporate and insurance defendants.. Mr. Grombchevsky joined Spray, Gould & Bowers in 2000, became a Partner in the firm in 2003, and Managing Partner in 2004. In 2020, the name of the firm was changed to Harris Grombchevsky LLP. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Grombchevsky practiced with another law firm in Newport Beach, California. Previously, he spent nearly a decade working in the real estate industry, and maintains a current California Real Estate Broker license.. Courts Admitted to Practice Law Before:

Since 1999, Attorney Christian Kim has been involved in the criminal justice system. While he initially began his career as a prosecutor, his experience there revealed a great need for dependable representation for those accused of crimes. Since 2007, Mr. Kim has served clients throughout Orange County to help them obtain the best possible outcome for their troubling situation. The Law Offices of Christian Kim offers free consultations to help clients examine and question the charges filed against them. No matter how serious the charges may be, you can count on their team to fight for you. Mr. Kim has earned a 10.0 Superb Avvo Rating and ranking among the National Trial Lawyers’ Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers. Don’t wait to get started. Call now for your free consultation.

Shaun is a personal injury lawyer with a history of results earned the old-fashioned way: through strong client relationships, preparation and practice, and an unwavering commitment to excellence and service.. Shaun practices exclusively Personal Injury in the areas of: motor vehicle collision, motorcycle accidents, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, wrongful death, dog bite and animal injury, dangerous and defective products, slip and fall, trip and fall, and more.. Shaun was born and raised in Orange County. He is a car enthusiast, and enjoys the outdoors, fitness, food, travel, and spending time with family and friends.

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Ronald D. MacGregor, Esq. received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Pacific's McGeorge School of Law and became licensed to practice law in the state of California in 1973. For nearly the past four decades Mr. MacGregor has appeared before the California Supreme Court, the California Court of Appeal, and multiple California Superior Courts. Additionally, he has appeared before the United States District Court zealously representing clients in the Federal arena. Mr. MacGregor represents clients charged with crimes ranging from driving under the influence to Capital Murder charges. His primary focus is on trial advocacy and pre-trial negotiations in which his immense knowledge of case precedents supplements his superior articulation of the law and the way in which it should be interpreted in order to best represent his client.

Orange County attorney Nicole Dolle dedicates 100% of her practice to personal injury cases, focusing on catastrophic injury cases like TBI, broken bones, and permanent disfigurement from serious car and truck accidents, premises liability cases, and dog bites, among many others. She has deep roots in our local community, having grown up in North Tustin before attending the University of California, Berkeley for her undergraduate degree, and then returning home to receive her Juris Doctor from Chapman Law. Her success in law school led Nicole to follow her passion and pursue a career as a plaintiff’s trial lawyer. Since then she has gained a well-earned reputation as an aggressive litigator with a deep familiarity of the courtroom. Large insurance companies have learned that Attorney Dolle does not tolerate lowball settlement offers, and that she fights for her clients with all of the firepower at her disposal. To learn how she may be able to help you, call RMD Law LLP and schedule a free initial case consultation.

My wife and three children are long-time Orange County residents.  We love our community, going to Rams and Angel games, and spending time together.

My Resume:. EDUCATION. UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF LAW                            Champaign, Illinois. Juris Doctor (J.D.) – Summa Cum Laude, Top 10% Class Rank – May 2007. •Law Review - Journal of Law, Technology & Policy – Managing Editor, Fall 2005 – Fall 2006.. •Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition – Editor-in-Chief, Fall 2005 – Spring 2006.. •Order of the Coif – Spring, 2004.. •Academic Honors (Dean’s List) – Fall 2004 - Spring 2007 (6 semesters).. •Undergraduate Professor – Fall 2005 – Spring 2007 -- Led undergraduate classes in Creative Writing and Speech Communication for 2 years.. UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN - ROSS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS                        Ann Arbor, Michigan. Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) – Magna Cum Laude – April 2004. •James B. Angell Scholars (consecutive semesters of 4.0 GPA).. •University Academic Honors – Fall 2000 – Spring 2004 (8 consecutive semesters).. •Phi Beta Kappa Society – Spring 2004.. •Golden Key Honour Society – Spring 2004.. EXPERIENCE. DAVID A. BESER, ATTORNEY AT LAW                                                     Irvine, California. General legal representation including business, real estate and commercial transactions and civil litigation.. (renamed: “”)                    Irvine, California. Senior Corporate Counsel, February 2012 – March 2015. •Joined financial tech company as corporate counsel and strategic advisor to the company’s executives, where I focused on a variety of commercial and real estate transactions, state-to-state/government compliance, IP registrations and protections, sales, marketing, licensing and joint venture agreements, land use/zoning permit applications, state municipal hearings and day-to-day legal counsel on a variety of matters.. •Developed bespoke compliance and standard operating procedures for company employees, executives, partners and independent contractors.. •Drafted, reviewed, negotiated and amended several real estate contracts, including a variety of complex commercial purchase and sale agreements, and a number of complex industrial, office, multi-family, retail, agricultural/farming and other commercial property leases.. •My other work included stock and asset purchase agreements, subterranean mineral rights sales, employee stock option grants, 1031 property exchanges, entity formations, construction contracts and bids, investment valuations and risk analysis, and various other agreements.. NEWMEYER & DILLION, LLP                            Newport Beach, California. Associate Attorney - September 2007 – February 2012. •My practice focused on business, real estate, licensing, IP and employment transactions and litigation, including drafting, negotiating, and amending highly complex corporate agreements, real property purchase, development and lease contracts, land use/zoning applications and commission filings, and a variety of other legal instruments and negotiations (strategic mergers, start-up Angel/Seed/Series and venture capital investments, corporate formations, REIT multi-unit acquisitions and sales, and mezzanine/bridge financing).. •Assisted in commercial property developments and project management, lease negotiations, landlord/tenant disputes, construction bids and negotiations and various other matters.. •I also worked as a litigator, taking a number of cases through pleadings, discovery, dispositive and evidentiary motions, and winning 2 trials as the 1st chair attorney.. •  While the majority of my practice focused on complex corporate matters, I did have the opportunity to litigate a diverse set of cases while at Newmeyer & Dillion, ending with multiple trial victories and 0 losses. These multi-day jury and bench trials involved causes of action for breach of contract, accounting, financial loss, unjust enrichment, fraud, conspiracy to defraud, breach of express warranty and promissory estoppel, among others, with all verdicts awarding my clients all requested damages and legal fees.. CLERKSHIP. HONORABLE RONALD BARTKOWICZ                                   Chicago, Illinois. State of Illinois Supreme Court – Judicial Clerkship – 2005. •Clerk to Circuit Court Judge handling civil litigation matters.. •Drafted bench memoranda regarding complex legal issues, including motions to dismiss, MSJs, motions to compel discovery and a variety of other pleadings.. •Also provided detailed legal research, drafting bench orders and judicial decisions, analyzing motions and pleadings filed, and advising Judge Bartkowicz and other staff attorneys on the legal arguments (written and oral) and thematic positions of all parties in over 50 cases.. PERSONAL. •Member, California Bar.. •Born and raised in Newport Beach, CA, with very strong ties to the Orange County community.. •Currently live in Irvine with my wife and 2 dogs.. •Court admissions: Certified to appear in all California Federal District Courts.. •Active member of ASPCA, Wounded Warriors Project and St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital charitable organizations.. •Enjoy CrossFit, hiking, traveling the world, NCAA sports, the LA Dodgers, Rams and Lakers, and the occasional Texas hold-em poker night.. •Annual participant in the U.S. Marine’s - Camp Pendleton “Mud Run” (First Place winner: 2011).. •Lifelong automotive enthusiast (I enjoy rebuilding and racing old sports cars in my free time).

Ms. Wojciechowski has 2 decades of experience in a broad array of intellectual property, customs and internet matters, primarily including domestic and international representation in trademark prosecution and advising clients on counterfeiting, internet and licensing agreements, domain name disputes, import and export issues, and grey market products. Her practice also includes client counseling, licensing and other intellectual property transactions and contract negotiations.. Member of the International Trademark Association (INTA) 1992-present, INTA Committee on Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, 2007-present; INTA Information Resources Committee member 2004 to 2007; INTA 2000-2003 Operations Committee Member, Orange County Bar Association,  American Intellectual Property Law Association, 1998-2003- Chairperson of Orange County Patent Law Association - Trademark Practice Committee, the American Bar Association, Federal Bar Association, and the State Bar of California.. Ms. Wojciechowski is a member of the California Bar, and is admitted before the Supreme Court of California, all California Courts and the Central and Southern U.S. District Courts.  At Southwestern University, she was a published article author to the Law Review, and was on the Dean’s List each year of law school.  She also won the American Jurisprudence and Exceptional Achievement Awards in each of the following areas: Legal Research and Writing, Copyright Law, Advanced Copyright Seminar, and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Ms. Thomasson worked as a legal assistant for a Plaintiff subrogation law firm in Orange, California, for ten years while attending California State University, Fullerton, and the University of La Verne, College of Law. In July 2007, she graduated with her Juris Doctorate from the University of La Verne.. After passing the bar exam on her first try, she accepted a position with a medium-sized professional malpractice defense law firm in Long Beach, California. There she represented hospitals, doctors, nurses, chiropractors, and other healthcare professionals against claims involving malpractice, employment disputes, and disciplinary proceedings. Thomasson has litigated countless cases in state and federal courtrooms and obtained hundreds of millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for her clients.. She focuses on personal injury law in Orange County and premises accident injury law.

Mr. Dennis’ practice emphasizes both prosecuting and defending a wide range of federal and state civil litigation matters, including catastrophic injury claims, product liability cases, complex internet and business litigation, employment/labor law and class actions.. From 2012 - 2016, Mr. Dennis was named as a "Southern California Rising Star" and was featured in Los Angeles magazine and Super Lawyers magazine as one of the premier lawyers in Southern California under the age of 40.. Mr. Dennis has served on the Beverly Hills Bar Association Barristers Board of Governors since 2008.  In 2011, he was elected to the executive committee as the Barrister's treasurer and served in that capacity through 2014.  Mr. Dennis is also the Chairman for the Beverly Hills Bar Assoication Personal Injury Section.  Mr. Dennis is also a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association.. Prior to joining Rosen Saba, Mr. Dennis was an attorney at Murchison & Cumming, LLP, where he practiced in the general liability, domestic and international product liability and business litigation groups.

Mr. Bayona graduated from Tufts University with an undergraduate degree in International Relations and a minor in economics.  Upon graduating, he worked for Teach For America, a domestic peace corps.  After he completed his time with this program, he decided to attend law school.. He obtained his J.D. from Western State University College of Law. During law school he studied abroad in Guanajuato, Mexico, at the Facultad de Derechos de Guanajuato.. Mr. Bayona began his legal career, as an apprentice with the Law Office of Lawrence R. Young, a criminal defense firm.  Six months after graduating from law school, he tried a murder case, as his first trial ever.  The supervising attorney told him the client was guilty and just wanted to go down with a good fight.   He tried the case, gave him a good fight, and obtained a not guilty verdict for his client.  Since that initial trial, Mr. Bayona has tried over fifty jury trials in jurisdictions all over southern California.

Michael Balmages is an accomplished mediator, arbitrator, and discovery referee with ADR Services, Inc. As a neutral, he has had great success in helping litigants resolve their disputes in more than 1,000 cases. His friendly nature and ability to find common ground contribute to his easy rapport with litigants and their attorneys. At the same time, his determination to get cases settled is evident at each hearing.. Michael's mediation experience is supplemented by his broad experience as a civil litigator, corporate general counsel, and transactional attorney. He has tried over 75 cases, taken over 1,000 depositions, and negotiated and drafted more than 1,000 contracts. He has extensive experience with business entities, including the formation, dissolution, and merger of such entities and the negotiation and drafting of numerous contracts and deal documents. Michael has been rated AV Preeminent® by Martindale-Hubbell for over 35 years.. Leveraging state-of-the-art technology, Michael Balmages conducts his hearings remotely via Zoom as a dedicated mediator, arbitrator, and discovery referee with ADR Services, Inc.. Michael's expansive career in law has its roots in Orange County, spanning an impressive 45+ years. His diverse experience has seen him represent plaintiffs and defendants across various business, real estate, and employment litigation phases. His legal journey included a significant tenure as the in-house General Counsel for Ocean Pacific Sunwear, Ltd., a global surf and beach apparel frontrunner during its heyday.. A proud alum of U.C. Berkeley Boalt Hall School of Law (1972), Michael began his professional journey with Kindel & Anderson in their Orange County branch. He later established his firm in Tustin, pioneering in landlord-tenant and business litigation, with a particular flair for employment law. The evolution of his practice led to a merger with Corbett, Steelman & Davidson in 1984, furthering his specialization in employment matters.. Michael's commitment to mediation goes beyond his private practice. As a Certified Dispute Resolution Act Programs Mediator, he is also an esteemed member of mediation panels for the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California and the Orange County Superior Court. Over his career, he has played a neutral role in over 1,500 cases, affirming his expertise.. In recognition of his unparalleled contributions, Michael was honored with a lifetime achievement award in 2020 by the Orange County Superior Court for his dedicated service on the court's Temporary Judge panel.. Beyond law, Michael's leadership is reflected in his active engagement within the Orange County community. Michael has been Chair of the Orange County Democratic Party, Orange County Chair of Tom Bradley for Governor, Orange County Chair of Feinstein for Governor, a Democratic candidate for State Senator, a Bobby Sox softball coach, and a Little League Coach. He was also on the Board of Directors of the Newport Theater Arts Center, on the Board of Directors of the California Age Group Wrestling Association, President of the Canyon Freestyle Wrestling Club, President of the Foothill Wrestling Club, and President of the Foothill High School Wrestling Boosters. Additionally, Michael is the head Astronomer for the Nature Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo.. Michael enjoys the proximity of his family. Together with his wife, Mary, he cherishes the joy of having their eight grandchildren nearby in North Tustin. Whether in courtroom mediation, on the sports field, or under the night sky, Michael Balmages, Esq. brings passion, dedication, and a wealth of experience to every endeavor.

Marshall Silberberg is the founding partner at the Law Office of Marshall Silberberg. He is a skilled personal injury attorney in Orange County who dedicates his career to helping clients recover the compensation they deserve. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California. He went on to receive his Juris Doctor from McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific. Attorney Silberberg is skilled at handling cases involving motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, toxic torts, and more. Active in the legal community, he is a member of prestigious organizations such as the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel, where he served on the board of directors and as a Chairman of Membership Committee. Learn more about how he can help your case – call today.

Marc H. Garelick is the founder and managing partner at Garelick Family Law, PC, a matrimonial law firm located in Irvine, Calif. He is an expert in matters pertaining to high conflict and contentious divorce, custody, child and spousal support, paternity and domestic violence proceedings in family law matters. Mr. Garelick brings 17 years of experience in family law to serving the needs of his clients. He works with high asset/high income individuals in complex, sophisticated and contested family law litigations matters.. Mr. Garelick is an active member of the California State Bar Association and the Family Law Section, as well as the Orange County Bar Association and Orange County Jewish Bar Association. He is also an active participant in the Jewish Community, working with several boards over the hearings including The Jewish Federation and Family Services, JNF, Hillel of Orange County and Solomon Society. He also sits on the board for the Gaucher Community Alliance. His charitable activities also include starting a Voluntary Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program to help low-income individuals with tax preparation in Law School.. After receiving his Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Classical Civilizations from the University of California, Irvine, Mr. Garelick received his J.D. from Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles, while working full-time at a wills and trusts firm in Studio City, Calif.