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Houman Fakhimi is a seasoned trial lawyer with over twenty-seven (27) years of experience and has been recognized as a Super Lawyer and a Distinguished Counsel multiple years in a row. Houman's practice is mainly devoted to representing clients in employment (discrimination, harassment, non-payment of wages) disputes and major criminal investigation and prosecution matters.

Having served as a former Deputy District Attorney for the County of Riverside, Attorney Randy Collins knows how the prosecution thinks. Combining this experience with his in-depth understanding of the law, he possesses a unique insight into how to approach cases. In misdemeanor and felony matters of all types, he thoroughly prepares and develops unique defense strategies for each of his clients. Attorney Collins stays current on changes in the law and legal system and has written hundreds of blogs on criminal defense topics. He delivers the high-quality legal representation those accused of crimes need.. Award-Winning Former Deputy District Attorney Randy Collins is a Criminal Defense Attorney practicing in Orange County, Los Angeles County, Riverside County and San Bernardino County.. • 10 Best of Criminal Law Attorneys by American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys.. • Top 100 Under 40 In California Attorney Award by National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys.. • Top 40 Criminal Defense Lawyer Under 40 American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys.. • National Trial Top 100 Lawyers.. Attorney Randy Collins has handled thousands of cases including 70 jury trials both as a Prosecutor and Defense Attorney. Mr. Collins has achieved an exceptional record in helping clients fight Felony and Misdemeanor charges related to Domestic Violence, DUI and DWI, Drug Related Crimes, Theft, Hit and Run, Drunk in Public, Assault and Battery, Resisting Arrest, Illegal Guns, Pimping and Pandering, Fraud, Gang Charges, Murder, Attempted Murder, Identify Theft, White Collar Fraud, Parental Child Abduction, Solicitation of Prostitution, Drug Possession, Transportation of Narcotics, Possession of Controlled Substances for Purposes of Sales, and PC 288 Lewd Conduct cases.

Gregory J. Ferruzzo is a partner at Ferruzzo & Ferruzzo, LLP, a law firm based in Torrance, California. He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree and Juris Doctorate degree from Western State University College of Law in Fullerton, California in 1992. Admitted to the California State Bar in 1993, attorney Ferruzzo has since focused on civil litigation for corporate business clients. With a practice spanning state and federal courts, he has achieved success in various jury trials. His legal skill extends to contract disputes, partnership and corporate dissolutions, fraud and unfair business competition claims, as well as cases involving sexual harassment and wrongful employment termination. Gregory J. Ferruzzo has been a vital member of the Ferruzzo team since 1993. Outside of his legal practice, he resides in Long Beach, California, where he enjoys surfing and motorcycling.

Founder of Balanced Legal Planning, Kristin L. Yokomoto, Esq., is dedicated to helping people with their Estate Planning and Business Planning needs and opportunities.  She works with clients and their financial team to plan and protect their estates for their loved ones.  She also guides clients through the start-up, funding, growth, and sale of their businesses.. Balanced Legal Planning For Your Peace of Mind (TM)

Former Deputy District Attorney Fred Thiagarajah is a criminal defense attorney practicing in Southern California, including Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernadino counties. Mr. Thiagarajah has handled thousands of cases as both a prosecutor and defense attorney and has completed over 70 jury trials -- and has always acquired a better result for his clients in all his felony trials.   Attorney Thiagarajah's current practice includes misdemeanor and felony charges in defense of DUI, domestic violence, fraud, child endangerment, sex cases, theft, burglary, drug charges, violent crimes, white collar crimes, and more.  For a detailed description of Mr. Thiagarajah's recent trials -- both wins and losses -- see the section on Cases.

For over 20 years, I have fought for professionals and business owners, listening with compassion, being straightforward and honest with our clients.  My professional clients face a system that can be cold, impersonal, uncaring and harsh.  We act as skilled and knowledgeable guides through that system.  We strive to educate and inform clients, to minimize case weaknesses and maximize strengths, in order to achieve the best results while mindful of a client's budget and appetite for risk.

For 25 years, Adam has been in private practice specializing in commercial and business litigation and represneting creditors in state, federal and bankruptcy cases. Adam was a partner with Galfin, Passon & Greely from 1994 ot 2014.  He has been of counsel with Vogt, Resnick & Sherak, LLP since 2014. Adam has lectured at various seminars concerning creditor's rights, bankruptcy law, and collection of judgments.. Adam is married and resides in Orange County with his wife and two sons.  His hobbies include ice hockey, skiing and coaching.

Firm founder Paul J. Nelson is a Certified Specialist in Family Law, and a highly experienced trial attorney who has tried hundreds of family law matters in Newport Beach and throughout Orange County. Mr. Nelson's courtroom experience, knowledge of California family law, and familiarity with local judicial officers and opposing counsel has helped him build a track record of successful outcomes for a wide range of clients.. Mr. Nelson is a member of the Family Law Section of the Orange County Bar Association. He also belongs to the Family Law Section of the State Bar of California and the J. Reuben Clark Law Society and a member of many legal organizations whose primary purpose is to better serve the community in which we all live.. When he is not practicing law, Mr. Nelson enjoys spending time with his wife and four daughters. He is also an avid cyclist, alpine skier, world traveler, and a licensed private pilot, which allows him to handle cases throughout the state. Mr. Nelson speaks Thai fluently.. I am an avid sportman.  My hobbies include cycling, golf, crossfit and travel.  I have been a private pilot for 5 years.  This allows me the ability to handle cases throughout California.

Experience is the key. After twenty-five years serving the Southern California Family Law community (first as a Deputy District Attorney, then in private practice as a Senior Associate and as a Partner) I am now the Managing Partner at the Newport Beach Family Law firm of the Hittelman Family Law Group, APC. We offer the unique combination of expertise and dedication that our clients expect when going through one of the worst time in their lives. We are able to keep our clients up-to-date on their matters and get their cases resolved so that they spend time with their families, not in the courts. Krystle Lilly-White is CAMS Certified to provide our clients the option of pursuing Mediation or a Collaborative Divorce. Our Of Counsel, Wayne Jones, provides the insights of a forty-year practitioner with a depth of legal and life experience.. I started my legal career as the first Deputy District Attorney hired by the Orange County District Attorney's Office, Family Support Division. My duties included handling paternity cases, child support, and enforcement of support obligations. I then went into private practice, where I was able to draw from my first career - as a teacher - to work to raise the level of family law practice in Orange County. My presentations included educating other attorneys about Domestic Violence, complex child support issues, psychological issues impacting child custody decisions, and general Family Law issues. I am a Certified Specialist in Family, certified by the California Board of Legal Specialization, since 2002.. Our variety of experienced attorneys and teamwork approach provides unique opportunities for clients to have the strategy and wisdom of a variety of viewpoints. We look forward to helping you along the next path of your life.

Elisabeth Camaur provides the voice of reason, strategy and compassion when you feel that your world is crumbling around you. As your attorney, Ms. Camaur will clearly explain your legal options and work toward creative solutions that meet your family’s needs. Compassionate and caring, Ms. Camaur is also a top notch litigator known for her courtroom skills during court proceedings. Ms. Camaur provides her clients with personal attention. Your case is unique and she understands that the issues in your divorce involve your highest priorities: your family, your children, your home, and your finances.. She not only discuss the divorce process, but the strategy to address your specific circumstances. She provides compassionate service to individuals in need of aggressive representation with family law matters.  You can be confident that your matter is being handled with the utmost skill, diligence and expertise. When your highest priorities are at risk, having the right attorney makes the difference.. For a few of the articles by Elisabeth Camaur on family law issues, please see the following links:

Defense Attorney with 19 years experience in the areas of criminal defense, civil litigation and administrative law. Authorized to practice in all California State Courts, Central District of the United States District Courts and the United States Supreme Court.  She represents a wide variety of clients charged with misdemeanors, felonies or faced with an accusation against their professional license.  She has been an active community participant throughout her legal career, having served on the Board of Directors for the Orange County Barristers as well as the Newport Beach Junior Chamber of Commerce. She spends much of her free time working with non profit/charitable organizations.

David A. Robinson is the Executive Partner of Holland & Knight's Newport Beach office. Martindale-Hubble AV+ rated for more than 30 years and a Southern California Super Lawyer, Mr. Robinson focuses in complex business trials and arbitrations, has appeared as counsel in over 10 states, and serves as outside general counsel and chief legal strategist for select clients.. Mr. Robinson's clientele includes corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships and other business entities, industry associations, governmental agencies, high-net-worth individuals and family offices. Licensed in California, Colorado and Nevada, Mr. Robinson has successfully prosecuted and defended cases involving real estate acquisition and development, land use, water rights, environmental and regulatory (e.g., Clean Air Act) disputes, unfair competition, trade secret misappropriation, corporate governance (e.g., disputes involving shareholder voting rights, stock buyouts, mergers, acquisitions, the appointment of provisional corporate directors and other corporate control issues), patent and trademark infringement, healthcare (on behalf of hospitals and physician groups), breach of contract, fraud, false arrest, defamation, product liability, wrongful death, First and Fifth Amendment, civil and voting rights, wrongful discharge, employment practices, Ponzi schemes and taxation,. In addition, Mr. Robinson has extensive experience litigating shareholder derivative actions filed in federal and state courts.. Before joining Holland & Knight, Mr. Robinson founded and served as the president of a business law firm that focused in trial, appellate, transactional, labor and real estate matters. After completing law school, he interned with the Hon. Joseph R. Grodin of the California Supreme Court.. Mr. Robinson presently serves as the chairman of the University of California at Riverside's A. Gary Anderson School of Business Dean's Council, formerly served as a member of the California State Bar Judicial Evaluations Nominations Commission (JNE), chairman of the Orange County Bar Association Legislative Affairs Committee, member of Chapman Law School's Board of Visitors, chairman of the Irvine Valley College Foundation, and as vice president of Finance and Strategic Planning for the Boy Scouts of America, Orange County Council.. Mr. Robinson's reported decisions include: Barnes, Crosby, FitzGerald & Zeman LLP v. Jerome L. Ringler, 212 Cal. App. 4th 172 (2012); Choi v. Orange County Great Park Corp, 175 Cal. App. 4th 524 (2009); Ekstrom v. Marquesa at Monarch Beach Homeowners Association, 168 Cal. App. 4th 1111 (2008); Joseph P. Saline v. Superior Court (Commonwealth Energy Corporation), 100 Cal. App. 4th 909 (2002); and Videotape Plus Inc. v. Lyons, 89 Cal. App. 4th 156 (2001).

Dane Gilliam has a diverse background which makes him particularly suited to practice in the area of Workers’ Compensation. After litigating medical malpractice, premises liability and motor vehicle claims, Dane changed his practice focus over 10 years ago to concentrate exclusively on Workers’ Compensation. He is a 2008 graduate of the University of La Verne College of Law, and also received his Masters in Business Administration from that University. While earning his undergraduate degree in legal studies at University of California, Santa Cruz, Dane was a captain on the men’s volleyball team and was honored as an All American. Dane considers it a privilege to help injured workers in California obtaining the treatment, benefits, and settlements that they deserve.

Criminal Defense & Professional License Defense Representation in Orange CountyAs a highly qualified and experienced Laguna Beach criminal defense attorney who has advocated on behalf of individuals throughout the Orange County area for more than 25 years, I know what is at stake in cases involving serious criminal allegations or accusations of dishonesty, malpractice, or fraud. I have aggressively represented clients facing DUI charges, sex crime accusations, and drug charges. Your livelihood, your future, and your freedom may be hanging in the balance, but I am wholly devoted to helping you secure the results you need to move forward with your life.. Whether you have been arrested, a loved one has been accused of a crime, you are being investigated by a licensing board, or you are facing allegations by a licensing board, I can help protect your rights. By choosing my firm, you will be represented by me directly, which means you will have individual, one-on-one access to a skilled professional who is personally invested in the success of your case.. Proudly Serving the Orange County for Over 25 YearsUnlike most firms, I do not keep my clients at a distance or in the dark. I make every effort to keep you informed of your rights and any case developments. You are unique and so are the facts involved in your case, and you deserve legal advocacy that recognizes your side of the story. We have years of criminal defense experience in Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, and Orange County.. Avid Hiker, Backcountry Hiking, Camping.  I love to play basketball, surf, snowboard. and be organized.

Chudnovsky Law is a top-rated professional license and criminal defense law firm. Our team of Former Prosecutors and defense attorneys have 75+ yrs experience defending 1000's of clients. When your reputation and career are at stake, your choice of attorney matters. You can rely on our training, expertise, and inside knowledge of the legal system to achieve the best outcome possible for you.. AWARDS AND RATINGS. PROFESSIONAL LICENSE DEFENSE. Vigorous legal defense of licensed professionals and businesses state-wide during licensure, investigation, accusation, probation, and disciplinary matters involving 50+ California and Federal agencies, including:. CRIMINAL DEFENSE. Representing clients under law enforcement investigation or charged with any misdemeanor or felony offense in State and Federal courts in Southern California.. The firm defends clients at all phases of criminal prosecution, including pre-filing defense to stop a case before it begins, pre-trial defense to resolve the matter before it gets to trial, and trial defense. The firm has a special competence in representing licensed professionals and non-citizen immigrants charged with a criminal offense.

Chosen OC Metro's "Top Criminal Attorney" 2014 and 2013, National Trial Lawyers Association "Top 100 Trial Attorneys" 2014, 2015 and 2016, Avvo Client Choice Award 2013 and 2014.. Hundreds of Cases Dismissed. University of Windsor Law School Graduate. Licensed in California and Law Society of Upper Canada

Carrie S. Block joined Holstrom, Block & Parke, APLC as a partner in 2014. Ms. Block’s expertise is in family law, including divorce, adoption and pre-marital agreements. Many of her cases involve complicated property divisions or contested custody disputes. Ms. Block is a Certified Family Law Specialist, State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.. Ms. Block has extensive experience in all aspects of family law, including divorce, custody, child support, spousal support, paternity, adoption and premarital rights. She also represents clients in agreed-upon divorces, post-divorce modifications, enforcement of existing orders, paternity cases and premarital agreements. She works closely with the firm’s clients to educate them and keep them abreast of changes in the law.

California Collection Attorney who specializes in recovery of bad debts and Judgment EnforcementOur California Collection Attorneys collect commercial claims, foreclosures, loans, promissory notes and other types of debt obligations. Our Collection Lawyers will provide services on Hourly or contingent fees. We are a law firm, not a collection agency. Greenbaum Law Group LLP doesn't send whinny letters or make threatening phone calls. Our California Collection Lawyers sue debtors! We do it fast and aggressively. We take steps to get your money back quickly and effectively with maximum client service, honesty and adequate staffing. See our website at . We also enforce judgments other lawyers have obtained but haven't collected as well as enforcing judgments obtained in states other than California.

Brian Chase is a passionate personal injury attorney who understands what you are going through and will protect your rights.. Brian Chase practices injury law in California and has been a partner at Bisnar Chase since 1993.. Brian represents plaintiffs who have been injured in car accidents, work injuries, auto defects and catastrophic injuries.

Brian C. Harty was born in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame and the University of California, Berkeley School of Law. He was admitted to the New York Bar in 2003, the California Bar in 2009, and is a Certified Specialist in Family Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.. After graduating from Berkeley, Brian lived in New York City where he was a corporate transactional attorney with the law firm of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, one of the nation’s premier corporate law firms. At Skadden, Arps, Brian’s practice focused on a variety of securities and banking transactions typically valued in excess of several hundred million dollars. He worked on sophisticated transactions, such as, mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings, high yield debt offerings and the formation of private equity and hedge funds.. After leaving corporate law, Brian followed his passion to Family Law. Prior to founding Harty Family Law, Brian was a lead attorney with one of Southern California’s most highly regarded family law firms.. Brian is an alumnus of the ABA/National Institute for Trial Advocacy’s Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute as well as the National Institute of Trial Advocacy Civil Trial Skills program, both nationally preeminent trial programs.. Brian is a member of the OCBA Legislative Resolutions Committee. The Committee drafts resolutions and also reviews resolutions proposed by other bar associations and legal entities.  Successful approved resolutions may be used by the Conference to lobby for changes to California law.. Brian is a member of the Banyard Inn of Court and a Fellow of the Society of Fellows of the Orange County Bar Foundation. He is a member of the Family Law sections of both the Orange County Bar Association and the State Bar of California as well as a member of the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists (ACFLS).. Brian is a private pilot and has flown throughout the United States. Brian currently lives in Orange County with his two children.

Brendan Burns is the Founder and Principal of Burns Law Group, APC, a California law firm focused on representing plaintiffs in personal injury claims, and injured employees in the workers' compensation system.. Prior to forming Burns Law Group, APC, Brendan spent several years working for a highly reputable Orange County legal defense firm. In this role, Brendan successfully defended insurance companies through utilization of aggressive litigation strategies and tactics. Over the years, Brendan negotiated multiple favorable settlements, and obtained several defense verdicts and "take nothings" at Trial.. At Burns Law Group, APC, Brendan now utilizes his legal skills and injury law expertise to advocate for his personal injury and workers compensation clients. Having represented several insurance companies, he understands the various strategies and tactics insurance companies try to employ, and is able to use this information against them. This unique skill has allowed Brendan to successfully secure multiple high dollar settlements and dispositions for his clients.. By launching Burns Law Group, APC, Brendan is able to help his clients secure the necessary compensation they deserve for personal injuries, stemming from automobile accidents, and trip and falls, as well as for employees who sustain a work-related injury.. When he is not working, Brendan enjoys spending quality time with his wife, Haasty Burns, who is also an accomplished attorney at a prominant Orange County law firm, and his beautiful, young daughter, Sadie Burns.  Like other Southern California residents, they enjoy many outdoor family activities, including walks on the beach, hiking, and playing tennis together on the weekends.

Born and raised in Southern California, Jesse Melendrez graduated from California State University of Long Beach with a Bachelors of the Arts studying Psychology and Political Science. During college, he was a part of a small team of researchers that studied the relationship between short term memory and creative thought. The findings of this study achieved publication.. Compelled by his desire to assist meritorious causes to achieve greater results, Jesse Melendrez attended Rutgers School of Law in New Jersey. There he studied under several of the brightest minds in the forefront of their respective fields of law. He learned the importance of effective representation by assisting individuals in legal clinics in matters ranging from protecting victims of domestic violence to estate planning. He learned the importance and gravity of proper trial preparation and implementation through the thorough trial programs at Rutgers, interning for the OC District Attorney, and interning for Judge Hillman of the United States District Court.. During law school, Jesse Melendrez earned the title of Notes Editor with the Rutgers Journal of Law and Public Policy. This experience further sharpened his research and writing abilities which assist him to this day in his career.. After earning his Juris Doctorate from Rutgers School of Law, Jesse Melendrez passed both the California and Washington State Bar Exams. Having graduated law school in 2008 at only 25 years old, Jesse Melendrez has the benefit of almost a decade of legal experience to support in the representation of his clients.. Since then, he has represented some of the largest Credit Unions in the United States. A privilege and responsibility that he takes seriously. In addition, he has represented clients in workers’ compensation matters since 2009. He is a member of several bar associations, both local and national. Whenever practical, he loves to travel, explore new environments, experience music and witness the beauty that the world has to offer.

Attorney Robert Burch has practiced exclusively in family law for his entire career and has handled all types of family law matters. Attorney Burch has focused his career on representing business owners and handling complex marital estates. He has worked on marital estates involving as much as five hundred fifty million dollars and his clients have received child support and spousal support awards as high as $125,000 per month.. Attorney Burch also focuses on child custody matters and has litigated several international custody cases. He was one of the primary attorneys in the well-publicized international custody case described by the media as the "Baby Santina case." In the "Baby Santina" case, Burch and his co-counsel defeated a team of four attorneys led by Gloria Allred.. Burch was recognized by OC Metro Magazine in 2011-2016 as one of the top family law attorneys in Orange County. He has also earned the highest rating (10.0) from the lawyer rating agency AVVO in the area of family law. In 2008 Super Lawyers magazine rated him as a "Rising Star" in family law. In every year since 2015 he was selected as a Super Lawyer in family law for Southern California.. He has served on the executive commitee for the Orange County Bar Asociation family law section since 2016.  In 2021 he was elected as President of the family law section.

Attorney Ledger is the founder of The Ledger Law Firm, a Leading Wrongful Death & Catastrophic Injury Firm, with offices in California, Washington & Texas.. As part of our commitment to our clients, we always try to respond as quickly and carefully as possible to your legal needs. We try to temper the speed of our service with the need to be thorough. We don't want just to take care of your legal needs quickly, we want to take care of them correctly.. We promise to try to get you the results you need and deserve. This can only be accomplished by having experienced, dedicated legal professionals on your side.

Attorney John D. Rogers is an Orange County criminal defense attorney based out of Newport Beach. He exclusively dedicates his practice to criminal defense representing clients standing accused in state and federal court. He has successfully defended clients accused of money laundering, wire fraud, bank fraud, attempted murder, drug trafficking, domestic violence, computer crimes, manslaughter, and sex crimes. He has developed a reputation in southern California for representing local police officers and federal agents charged with alleged crimes while on-duty. He offers the resources and experience to handle any legal problem with unmatched service and personal attention. Mr. Rogers stands ready to undertake complex criminal cases from grand jury investigations to jury trial.