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Matthew C. Mullhofer is an attorney licensed by the State Bar of California. He has extensive experience in the area of estate planning and asset protection, which includes the formation of trusts, wills, family limited partnerships, limited liability companies, and domestic corporations. Matthew has been a featured speaker at many estate planning and asset protection seminars.. Matthew C. Mullhofer has extensive experience in business and corporate law, civil litigation, probate, and real estate law. He has negotiated many commercial and residential real estate leases and transactions. He has drafted and negotiated numerous business and sale agreements for business owners. In the area of Intellectual Property, Matthew C. Mullhofer has acquired extensive experience representing corporations in the acquisition, licensing, and registration of their trademarks and copyrights.. Matthew C. Mullhofer has also experienced success in representation of taxpayers regarding collection efforts by the Internal Revenue Service, Franchise Tax Board, and State Board of Equalization. He also handles Chapter 7 Bankruptcy cases with an emphasis in discharging taxes in bankruptcy.

I grew up in Madison, New Jersey.  I graduated Ithaca College, Ithaca, New York (1987) and Temple University School of Law in Philadelphia, PA in (1990).  I worked for a maritime law firm and an insurance company while going to law school.  I passed the California Bar on my first try.  My first job as a lawyer was as a deputy public defender in Orange County, CA.  After that I was deputy district attorney in Orange County, CA before beginning my private practice in 1997.  I play the guitar and enjoy an excellent guitar collection!

During his 14 years legal career, Bobby has gained extensive experience in both negotiations and trial advocacy, including handling over 80 trials to verdict in civil and criminal cases. Many of Bobby’s cases have been covered by local, national and international press. He spent 12 years at the Orange County District Attorney’s office (OCDA), handling numerous high-profile cases, including 6 years in the sexual assault unit where he prosecuted violent sex offenders and helped survivors of sexual assault navigate through the justice system. During his time as a prosecutor, Bobby also prosecuted a variety of serious and violent crimes, including gang prosecutions, DNA cold cases, and attempted murder to name a few. Bobby was assigned to the Golden State Killer Task Force, the Gang/Target unit as well as the Special Operations Unit of the Orange County District Attorney’s Office. Bobby served as President of the Association of Orange County Deputy District Attorney’s (AOCDDA) and was on the board of directors of the Orange County Attorney’s Association (OCAA). He has conducted many trainings for local, state and federal law enforcement, victim advocate groups as well as teaching classes to law school, university, and college students. Bobby was a regular faculty member of the OCDA’s training unit where he trained prosecutors on a wide variety of topics including trial advocacy.. After his time at the OCDA, Bobby has handled numerous personal injury cases, complex civil litigation as well as defense representations. He has tried jury trials as a prosecutor, a plaintiff’s lawyer, and a defense attorney.. Bobby’s passion and expertise lie in helping clients who have been survivors of sexual harassment, sexual assault, and sexual abuse. During his time as a sex crimes prosecutor and a civil litigant, Bobby has used his trial advocacy skills to obtain justice for many survivors of sexual assault and sexual abuse.

Christopher J. Ayala established his law practice in downtown Santa Ana in 2012 and recently went solo starting Ayala Law Group APC in 2017. Mr. Ayala graduated with Honors obtaining his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration Management and a minor in Philosophy from California State University Fullerton. He then graduated Magna Cum Laude from Whittier Law School with a concentration in Criminal Law. His practice includes criminal, immigration, and family law. He is a first generation college graduate and attorney and understands the struggle faced by our Hispanic Community. He has a strong desire to help the community and has volunteered at various pro-bono immigration clinics, health fairs, and has offered pro-bono services to DACA applicants. In 2012, he received the Wiley W. Manuel Certificate for Pro Bono Legal Services from the State Bar of California.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Orange and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Orange and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Orange and surrounding areas.