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Mr. Madu has over five years’ experience working for the District Attorney’s Office of Los Angeles County. He worked on arraignments, drug court, preliminary hearings and also assisted senior attorneys in the Hardcore Gang Division in criminal prosecutions.. After the District’s Office, Mr. Madu worked in the corporate financial space as a compliance expert, helping companies, such as Promontory Financial Group navigate mortgage business regulations. He also worked for other fintech companies as their head of compliance to protect the assets of banks and lenders such as Goldman Sachs, Bank of America and Chase Bank.. Mr. Madu has now opened his office with a client focus on Criminal defense Law and Business Law. With his vast experience in criminal law and business law, he works tirelessly as an advocate for his clients to obtain the best results possible.. Emeka Madu received his undergraduate degree from California State University, Northridge, where he majored in Sociology, Criminology and Criminal Justice. He earned his Juris Doctor degree from Trinity Law School, he focused on Criminal Law and Evidence, Contracts and Business Law. He received the highest grade in Evidence, Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure. He also obtained a scholarship based on merit.

Mr. Hunsberger has been serving estate and business planning clients since 1980. These 30+ years of experience have prepared him with the knowledge, expertise, relationships and resources to provide for your estate or business planning needs. Mr. Hunsberger has built a strong reputation for keeping clients out of the costly probate process through ethical, friendly and competent legal service. Estate and Business Planning are not one-time transactions; rather, they require long-term relationships between counsel and client.. Mr. Hunsberger is a trusted and recognized contributing member of our community. He has served as an advisor to the CHOC Foundation Charitable Giving Board, the WestMed Estate Design Center and the St. Joseph Foundation, has also been a board member for the Orange and Anaheim YMCAs and the president of both the Saint Thomas More Society (Catholic Lawyers Group) and the Orange County Friars.. Don has served on the editorial staff of Indiana Business Review, Indiana Law Review, Business Horizons, and the Journal of Society of Financial Professionals. He has also earned awards as a Boy Scout leader including the Silver Beaver Award, the Saint George Award and the Man of Character Award.  He has published articles in the Journal of Financial Service Professionals, CLU Journal, Estate Planning Focus, Benefits Magazine, Broker World Magazine, Encyclopedia of Financial Gerontology, Barter News, Ad Veritatem Journal and In Orange.

Mr. Bettencourt is a criminal defense and immigration attorney based in Orange County, California. Mr. Bettencourt serves clients in Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino  County, Los Angeles County, as well as clients throughout the State of California and the entire United States.. Mr. Bettencourt handles criminal cases ranging from infractions and minor misdemeanors all the way up serious felony matters.. Mr. Bettencourt has achieved successful results for immigration clients applying to become U.S. Citizens and those applying for a Green Card, as well as non-citizens facing deportation and removal from the country.

Member of The State Bar of California, Orange County Bar Association, Los Angeles County Bar Association, and United States District Court Central District of California.

Megan Segura recieved her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Californa, Berkley and she earned her Juris Doctorate at University of San Diego School of Law. She was awarded the James A. D'Angelo Outstanding Child Advocate Award from the Children's Advocacy Institute.. Megan practices in all areas of children and famil law with a major focus on children's issues, minor's counsel cases, custody matters, adoptions, guardianships, dissolutions and mediations.

Maya L. Serkova is an employment law attorney whose mission is to represent employees and advocate equality and fairness in the workplace. Her practice focuses exclusively on employment-related matters such as wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, wage and hour violations, and disability accommodation. Because Ms. Serkova practices only in one area of law, she excels in it and her clients may rest assured that she knows all the nuances of handling an employment law matter.. Ms. Serkova earned undergraduate degree from UCLA and graduated cum laude from Whittier Law School. She is committed to fighting for employee rights and obtaining justice for the wronged, hard-working people. Ms. Serkova is a strategic and aggressive negotiator and effective litigator who provides tactical, personalized representation focused on each client’s individual goals and circumstances. She successfully negotiated and settled potential lawsuits even prior to the filing of a case while attaining six-figure settlements.

Martha is the Founder of Geisler Patterson Law, she has over 30 years’ experience in the law.  She was a winning litigator as a Deputy City Attorney.  She decided she wanted more in life than winning trials, and gravitated to Elder Law because she knew she could make a difference in people’s lives while helping people with Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Parkinson’s, those who have had strokes, and people living with disabilities.. Martha has spent thousands of hours becoming an expert.  There are only a few attorneys in the State of California who have Certification from the National Elder Law Foundation.  The Certification requires both experience extensive knowledge, and recommendations Martha knows the rules related to both Medi-Cal and Veteran’s Benefits. She has helped hundreds of clients obtain Medi-Cal and/or Veteran’s Benefits to pay for care.

Marissa Oxman is the newest Partner at Core Law Group, LLP’s  She manages the firm's Family Law practice, focusing on high-asset divorces and high conflict custody cases.  She is also a member of the firm’s Criminal Defense, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, and Employment practice groups.  She came to Core Law Group from one of California’s largest Plaintiff’s class action firms.  In addition to her family law, private criminal defense, and class action experience, she has experience with employment law, mass tort litigation, the Public Defender, and as extern for a federal district court judge.  Her favorite aspect of her practice is helping good people on their worst days.. Ms. Oxman is a Southern California native.  She grew up in Fullerton, California and attended Rosary High School.  She was a double anteater – with undergraduate and law school degrees from UC Irvine.  As an undergraduate, she received degrees in Political Science and Dance, graduated magna cum laude, received the Order of Merit for founding the university’s nationally ranked mock trial team, and won more attorney awards than any female undergraduate mock trial competitor in the United States.  She was a member of the second graduating class at UC Irvine’s School of Law.  She was a Research Editor on the UC Irvine Law Review, recipient of Pro Bono High Honors upon graduation, and the recipient of multiple trial advocacy honors-two time Best Advocate and Champion of UC Irvine School of Law’s Trial Advocacy Competition, UC Irvine School of Law’s Faculty Award for Trial Advocacy, Best Advocate & Best Brief at UC Hasting’s Moot Court Competition, Best Advocate at the National Appellate Advocacy Competition, and named one of the country’s most prestigious trial advocates at Baylor Law School’s “Top Gun” Trial Competition.. Ms. Oxman teaches trial advocacy-courtroom decorum, examination and statement technique, rules of evidence, and public speaking skills-as private consultant.  She is a classically trained ballerina and an accordion world champion.  She hates wearing shoes, loves sitting on the floor, and will eat any spicy food placed in front of her.

Mac W. Cabal blends a background in big business with substantial experience in construction litigation and commercial collections. For well over a decade and handling hundreds of cases, Mr. Cabal has successfully recovered tens of millions of dollars on behalf of contractors, suppliers, and other commercial enterprises. And, having worked as an executive for two of the largest retail companies in the country, where he managed a multi-million dollar business, he understands what drives the goals of many of his clients.. However, Mr. Cabal is not simply a litigator, he is an experienced trial attorney. Having tried and arbitrated as many cases as he has, Mr. Cabal has the skill, knowledge, and expertise necessary to navigate the rough waters of trial practice. Beyond his considerable trial practice, Mr. Cabal also brings appellate level experience to the table with several published cases, even going as far as petitioning the California Supreme Court, three times.. Mr. Cabal’s legal expertise and background arises from a record of high academic achievement. He graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science degree and obtained a full tuition scholarship at Whittier Law School, where he finished in the top 5% of his class. As early as college, Mr. Cabal’s oral advocacy skills were on display as he finished third in the annual Ivy League Mock Trial completion besting other Ivy League Schools including Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Dartmouth, Colombia, University of Pennsylvania, and Brown. While in law school, Mr. Cabal won multiple CALI awards for receiving the highest grade in his class. And during law school, Mr. Cabal wrote for the Whittier Law Review where he became a published author. In addition, he worked as a District Attorney Summer Extern, where he participated in, and won, an oral advocacy competition against approximately 40 other externs from numerous notable Southern California law schools.. Mr. Cabal taught law as an adjunct professor at Concordia University in Irvine. He is a member of the Orange County Bar Association, where he served as Co-Chair of the Mentor-on-Demand Committee alongside the former President of the Orange County Bar Association, and he previously served on the Board of Directors for the Bar Association. He speaks fluent Spanish and is a CrossFit enthusiast.

Loni Poyner-Klein is a licensed attorney in California. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Riverside before receiving her Juris Doctorate Degree from Pepperdine University School of Law. Loni works in all areas of family law including custody, dissolutions, guardianships, paternity, step-parent adoptions, surrogacy and ovum donation, children’s counsel, and grandparent / step-parent visitation. Loni is also court appointed to represent minor children in Orange County.. Loni has extensive experience assisting children and families through the legal process. Loni worked for Orange County law firms as a family law clerk, a legal assistant and an investigator in children’s cases before starting her career as an Attorney with A Center for Children and Family Law in 2003. Loni is a member of the Orange County Bar Association, the Los Angeles County Bar Association, National Association of Counsel for Children and Academy of California Adoption Attorneys/ Academy of California Family Formation Lawyers (ACAL/ACFFL).. Loni resides with her husband Rob and their two sons near in South Orange County. In her free time Loni enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, golfing, snow boarding and being outdoors.

Litigator for government agencies.

Lawyer and Mediator

Lauren Stec is a dependable and persistent attorney who will fight for her clients in every stage of litigation. Ms. Stec uses her strong oral advocacy skills to present her clients’ position in a clear and compelling manner to effectively resolve cases long before trial and at considerable savings to her clients. Ms. Stec also works diligently to keep her clients apprised of all developments in their case in order for her clients to remain proactive throughout their case. Ms. Stec has a demonstrated ability to get to the core of any dispute and obtain complete recovery for her clients using her persuasive talents and relentlessness in negotiations.

Lahmani Law is dedicated to helping injured clients get the fair and just compensation they deserve.  We understand that life after an injury is never the same, and no amount of money will make that right.  However, it is our goal to do all we can to take away the financial burdens that often plague our injured clients.  We believe in a personal approach to the practice of law, where you can always easily communicate with your attorney.  We handle car accident cases, slip and falls, dog bite injuries, brain injuries, and virtually all injury related matteres.  We care about all of our clients and are here to fight the insurance companies and get you what you deserve.. Our criminal defense team is focused exclusively on defending you once criminal charges are filed by the District Attorney's office.  We handle virtually all misdemeanor and felony offenses, including DUI, drug posession and sales, domestic violence, residential and commercial burglary, embezzlement, petty theft, and grand theft to name a few.  Our team is aggressive and dedicated to getting charges reduced and keeping you out of jail.

Karel Raba, a co-founder of Holborn Law, is devoted to championing for his clients’ needs and a passionate contributor to the legal society. At Holborn Law, Karel directs the civil litigation department and shares jointly with Nesa Targhibi in handling immigration and corporate matters.. A native of Prague, Czech Republic, Karel moved to the United States at the age of seventeen to attend United World College USA, a distinguished international high school in New Mexico. After high school, he moved to Indiana to pursue a bachelor's degree at Earlham College with a double major in International Studies and German. Upon graduating from Earlham, Karel received both College and Departmental Honors---the highest honors awarded---and was elected into Phi Beta Kappa.. Following college, Karel began his legal career as a law clerk at Mirbagheri & Smith LLP, a boutique immigration law firm located in the Washington, DC, area. After two years of working as a law clerk, he pursued his Juris Doctor degree at Chapman University School of Law in Orange, CA, where he was awarded a full merit scholarship. In law school, Karel served as a Senior Notes and Comments Editor on the executive board of Chapman Law Review and published two notes. In 2013, Karel graduated cum laude with an emphasis in Advocacy and Dispute Resolution.. While in law school, Karel began working as law clerk for Lanak & Hana PC, a full service civil litigation law firm in Orange County. Following his admission to the bar, he continued his legal career at Lanak & Hanna as an associate attorney. Karel is active in the legal society and has contributed to multiple editions of the National Association of Credit Managers' Manual of Credit and Commercial Laws.. Karel brings a great advantage to Holborn Law with his experience in both immigration and litigation. His training in both fields provides him with the necessary knowledge required to successfully handle the crucial and often delicate needs of his clients.. Disclaimer: Thie information on this website is meant for general informational purposes only, and it is not to be construed as legal advice. References to the outcome of cases are not intended to guarantee the same results. The page may constitute Attorney Advertising as defined by the rules of professional responsibility of some jurisdictions. The attorneys of Holborn Law APC are active members of the State Bar of California and licensed to practice law in California. All services relating to immigration and naturalization provided by Holborn Law APC are provided by active members of the State Bar of California or by a person under the supervision of an active member of the State Bar of California.

Julie Lopiccolo is both an experienced court room advocate and skilled collaborator. Knowing when to apply pressure or push for compromise is a natural ability of Julie’s and one that she continues to hone through ongoing education on best practices in negotiation.. Julie believes trust and communication with her clients is essential to obtain optimal results and will aggressively pursue the best interests of her clients at every turn. Julie’s clients call her honest, professional, and responsive to their needs and frequently refer friends and family to seek her advice and counsel. Since joining the firm in 2013 she has litigated or successfully settled hundreds of matters including breach of contract, trust disputes and custody and support issues.. Julie Lopiccolo received her Juris Doctor Degree from Whittier College School of Law where she graduated summa cum laude. While at Whittier, she served as Executive Editor of the prestigious Law Review and was named the Outstanding Graduate in International and Comparative Law. Her graduate and undergraduate studies included overseas programs in Thailand and Spain where she studied advanced concepts in international politics and law.. Julie Lopiccolo is a lifelong Orange County resident and is an active philanthropist in the area of child safety. She is a sought-out speaker and expert in water safety and her recent testimony before a house committee in Sacramento helped lead to an important improvement of a key child injury prevention law. She is currently working with experts across the nation to develop a National Water Safety Action Plan.

Jason James Coleman is a Certified Family Law Specialist. Mr. Coleman grew up in Orange County, having graduated from Esperanza High School and California State University Fullerton.. In June 2008, Mr. Coleman earned his Juris Doctor degree from Whittier College School of Law, graduating cum laude. During law school, Mr. Coleman gained valuable legal experience as a certified law clerk for the Orange County District Attorney’s Office. He was admitted to the State Bar of California the same year he graduated from law school, in July 2008.. Mr. Coleman obtained an additional law degree in Taxation (LL.M.) from Chapman University School of Law. Not only did he excel in such a challenging program, but he also externed for the Tax Division of the United States Attorney’s Office. This additional knowledge and experience has proven to be an advantage in family law litigation, where complex financial issues often arise.. Mr. Coleman has dedicated his practice exclusively to family law in Orange County. He is a member of the Orange County Bar Association’s Family Law Section. In May 2012, Mr. Coleman completed the Houston Family Law Trial Institute, an intensive seven-day seminar that focused on trial skills, child custody and financial issues.. Mr. Coleman is an active member of the community. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of his church, and was a volunteer staff attorney for the Advocacy Committee of the Orangewood Children’s Foundation, an organization that provides housing assistance for abused and neglected children in Orange County.. Mr. Coleman served as a reservist in the United States Navy from 2002 until 2010, when he received an Honorable Discharge.. In his spare time, Mr. Coleman enjoys reading and spending time with his children, and his wife Annie, who is also an attorney in Orange County.

Jason Flores is the founder of Jason Flores Law, P.C. and an attorney living in the Orange County area, focusing on personal injury law. Originally from the East Coast, his love for the law brought him to Trinity Law School in California. Mr. Flores successfully earned his Juris Doctorate from Trinity Law School, where he graduated in the top 10% of his class, earned the highest-grade honors in three classes and was selected for and served as an editor of the Trinity Law Review.. Prior to attending law school, Jason Flores began his career working at some of the biggest auto insurance companies in California handling auto claims and focusing on defending the interest of these insurance companies. It was there that Mr. Flores learned a thorough understanding of the insurance process, which he now utilizes to benefit his personal injury clients.   Prior to opening his own law practice, Jason Flores spent the last several years earning his legal experience at some of the best plaintiff firms in California. During this time, he worked on the preparation, settlement, and litigation of hundreds of personal injury cases. Some of these cases include auto accidents, product defects, traumatic brain injuries, wrongful death, motorcycle accidents, boating accidents, slip and fall accidents, workplace assaults and various other matters. His dedication ensures that his clients are well informed, and their interests are protected.. Mr. Flores is a member of the Consumer Attorneys of California‚ Consumer Attorneys of San Diego‚ Orange County Bar Association‚ American Association for Justice, California Young Lawyers Association and Los Angeles County Bar Association. During his down time, Mr. Flores likes to spend time being outdoors, hiking, camping, participating in martial arts and working with various charities including the Thomas House Family Shelter where he works with the Thomas House Children’s program.

I’ll handle your matter with diligence and the knowledge necessary to properly represent you in Conservatorship and Probate court proceedings; or prepare your estate plan (Will, Trust, Special Needs Trust, other) in order to avoid court proceedings. Call my office for a free consultation . I have experience and practice in the Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Diego, and San Bernardino county courts.

I've operated my own general practice in CT for the last 13 years.  I have learned that in addition to great legal services, clients want convenience and accessibility.  To that end, it is not uncommon for me to conduct meetings with clients at their homes or places of work, and I make it a point to personally return all phone calls within 24 hours.  Call me today for a free consultation.

I help people protect their family and loved ones through affordable and personalized estate planning.

I help people accused of committing crimes.. As founder of Not Guilty Law, Attorney Nate Gjesdal delivers personalized legal representation for clients fighting criminal charges throughout Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, and Orange County.. Our most common defenses include DUI, Domestic Violence, and Theft. We’ve had thousands of successful case dismissals and happy clients.

I have practiced Family Law since 1981 and have limited my practice to Family Law exclusively since 1984.  Family Law matters cover dissolution of marriage (property division, custody and support orders), domestic partnership, domestic violence orders, palimony actions and step-parent adoptions. I also serve on the Family Law Panel of qualified minor’s counsel representing children by court appointment in custody disputes.. Because of my psychological education I am able to effectively litigate child custody matters involving court appointed psychologists with expertise.  When there are issues of property and support, I have the ability to be aggressive yet sensitive to my client’s emotional presence from settlement negotiations through litigation.  Whether it is crafting a prenuptial agreement, litigating property issues or developing custody orders, knowledge is power and pre-planning in the initial stages is always to one’s advantage.. If you considering entering into or ending any relationship you need advice from an experienced family law attorney.  Call for a consultation.

I have more than 20 years of experience as a trial attorney and focus the majority of my practice on family law and civil litigation.. By way of background, I graduated magna cum laude from New York University in 1993 and was awarded my law degree by the University of Connecticut School of Law in 1997 where I was an editor of the Insurance Law Reivew.  Following law school, I clerked for the Honorable Francis X. Hennessey of the Connecticut Appellate Court and worked as a litigator before starting my own law firm.  In addition to my work as an attorney, I spend time giving presentations and lectures to other lawyers on trial skills, personal injury cases, and evidentiary issues.. I am a proud resident of Orange, Connecticut, where I live with my husband and our three children.. Virtual Office Space:  In addition to our physical space, my law office is  virtual and, if you need a little extra help or are nervous about using Zoom,  we will work with you to ensure that you are comfortable with the technology before we meet.

I am the author of more than 20 legal practice guides in the areas of evidence law, motion practice and discovery. My text California Motions in Limine has be republished in multiple states and for federal litigators. I currently work at Chapman University Fowler School of Law where I teach California Motion Practice and am the Director of Communications for the law school. While I no longer actively take new cases, I continue to be licensed in good standing in California and can help find a referral to some of the area's best lawyers and law firms in various practice specialty areas.