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Michael works with clients in the U.S., Europe and Asia, and is fluent in Mandarin Chinese. He is a past president and current member of the board of the San Gabriel Valley Bar Association and has served on committees of the International Trademark Association. He has also served on the board and remains active with Villa Esperanza, an organization serving the needs of individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities.. Michael previously served as counsel for the biopharmaceutical business of Baxter Healthcare Corporation, where he was responsible for intellectual property matters relating to product lines with sales in excess of $1 billion.

Matt D. Ober brings to Richardson Harman Ober PC over two decades of extensive experience in common interest development law, residential and commercial real estate litigation, construction contracts and defect claims recovery, and general corporate and business law. Mr. Ober presides over the Firm’s highly regarded community association law practice, providing full service representation to common interest developments throughout Southern California.. A native of Whittier, California, Mr. Ober obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree with honors from the University of California at Los Angeles before obtaining his Juris Doctorate degree from Southwestern University School of Law. Mr. Ober has obtained an AV® Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rating, reflecting the height of professional excellence and recognition for the highest levels of skill and integrity. He is licensed to practice before all California State Courts, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, and the U.S. Ninth District Circuit Court of Appeals, and is a member of the California and Los Angeles County Bar Associations.. Mr. Ober is a recognized leader, noted author, featured speaker and faculty member on all facets of the community association industry. He is an active supporter of and contributor to the Community Association industry through both the Community Associations Institute (CAI) and the California Association of Community Managers (CACM). Mr. Ober is a member of the CAI National’s College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL). He is a contributing author of CAI’s California Law Course for Common Interest Development Managers. He is currently serving on the Board of Directors of the Greater Los Angeles Chapter, and served two terms as President of CAI’s local chapter serving the Greater Inland Empire. He is an inductee to the organization’s Hall of Fame; recipient of the Chapter’s President’s award; and recipient of the Outstanding Service Award. He is also a three-term delegate to CAI’s California Legislative Action Committee and a member of CAI’s National Faculty as well as a member of CACM’s Faculty and Legal Steering Committee.

Mat is the Managing Attorney in the Pasadena office of RMO LLP. He handles disputes over contested wills, trusts, and conservatorships in probate court as well as business disputes in a wide variety of contexts, with a focus in the financial services space. Using his lengthy experience as a litigator, Mat works closely with clients to resolve complex disputes that often involve complicated family dynamics. Mat has experience with claims relating to disinheritance, elder abuse, and undue influence, and is experienced at finding creative solutions to what are often fraught and emotional situations. Mat graduated from Harvard University with an A.B. in History and Literature. While at Harvard, Mat was a member of the varsity swim team and was Eastern Conference champion in the 200 yard freestyle. He was also a member of the Harvard Lampoon. After working for a large private wealth manager, Mat attended the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, graduating cum laude. At Pitt, Mat served on the University of Pittsburgh Journal of Law and Commerce, and won the CALI award in Evidence.

Martin Lijtmaer focuses primarily on criminal defense.  His law firm, LIJT LAW, handles everything from simple bench warrant recalls and drug possession to complex white-collar and RICO conspiracy cases.   LIJT LAW's philosophy is to provide its clients with The Complete Defense through aggressive litigation, comprehensive investigative services, and dependable and honest attorney-client communication.   LIJT LAW leaves no stones unturned when working your case.. Martin Lijtmaer se centra principalmente en la defensa penal. Su oficina, LIJT LAW, se ocupa de todas clases de casos desde posesión de drogas y ordenes de arresto hasta casos complejos como delitos de cuello blanco y homicidio.. La filosofía LIJT es proveer a sus clientes con la defensa completa a través de litigios agresivos, servicios integrales de investigación, y la comunicación entre abogado y cliente confiable y honesto.  LIJT LAW analiza todos los ángulos cuando trabaja su caso.

Marilyn tries cases in state and federal courts and has tried over a hundred jury trials in federal court. She has been very successful, once winning six acquittals in a row from juries. Marilyn has also been very successful in negotiations of dismissals and reduction of charges in all kinds of cases, including very complicated white collar fraud and securities prosecutions as well as other serious cases for example those involving guns and drugs.

Lucas graduated from Rochester College with a Bachelor’s degree in Religious Education.. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Toledo College of Law, where he won the Barrister’s Award in the Charles E. Fornoff Moot Court Competition, was accepted to the National Order of Barristers, and was a student member of the University’s legal clinic.. Lucas then joined the United States Secret Service as a special agent, where he spent six years investigating white collar crimes and network intrusions as a member of the Electronic Crimes Task Force. While an agent, Lucas served two years as a Special Assistant United States Attorney in the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Central District of California where he prosecuted civil and criminal asset forfeiture cases on behalf of the United States.. Lucas has litigation and trial experience representing municipalities in police use-of-force and premises liability cases; businesses in sales transactions, contract review and drafting, and litigation; and all manner of real estate documents and litigation. He also has significant experience in the areas of federal asset forfeiture and white collar criminal investigations.. Lucas is admitted to practice law in Ohio (inactive) and California, and the U.S. District Courts for the Central, Eastern, and Southern Districts of California, and the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He also served on the Board of Directors for the Santa Clarita Valley Bar Association.

Lisa E. Kiriakidis is a family law attorney with over twenty-nine years of experience in the field of family law. She has been a Certified Family Law Specialist since 1993 and in solo practice since 1999. Lisa's services include consultation, mediation, collaborative practice and litigation.Memberships and associations:Super Lawyer, 2009 to present. Martindale-Hubbell, rated AV® Preeminent. Chairperson, Pasadena Bar Association, Family Law section, 2015 to the present. Coordinator, Pasadena Superior Court Family Law Mediation Panel.Los Angeles County Bar Association, Family Law section.International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP). Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association (LACFLA).Pasadena Collaborative Divorce (PCD).Association of Certified Family Law Specialists (ACFLS).Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC).Academy of Professional Family Mediators (APFM).Southern California Mediation Association (SCMA).Engagements: Speaker, Minors at Risk Caucus, February 8, 2012, “Alienation, Estrangement, Attachment, and Alignment.”Speaker, Minor’s Counsel Training Program, October 12, 2012, “The Perspective From A  Litigant’s Attorney.”Speaker, Association of Certified Family Law Specialists, Orange County Chapter, June 3, 2013, “Rethinking Parental Alienation in 2013.” Speaker, San Gabriel Valley Study Group, November 6, 2014,  "Parental Alienation: the Attorney's Role in Screening, Education and Resolution."

Leonard "Leo" Manalo is a highly-skilled and experienced criminal defense attorney based in Los Angeles, California. Leo has dedicated his entire professional career to protecting the rights of defendants accused of crimes in State and Federal courts all over the State of California.. Leo grew up in San Diego and attended San Francisco State University, where he graduated cum laude with a BA in Economics in two years. He then went on to receive his Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School. After law school, Leo gained valuable experience working with the Disability Rights Center and Public Counsel, two public interest firms, before settling into criminal defense.. Leo is a top-rated attorney who has been selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2020-2023, an honor awarded only to 2.5% of attorneys in Southern California. He has been recognized by the National Trial Lawyers to be included in their Top 40 Under 40 rankings in 2023. His focus is on cases in Southern California jurisdictions, including Los Angeles County, Orange County, and San Diego County. He is committed to helping people and giving a voice to those who need to be heard. With a wealth of experience and a dedication to his clients, Leo Manalo is the ideal attorney to defend your rights and protect your interests.

Kristin lives in Pasadena with her son, Andrew.  Kristin enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, skiing, and is working on a black belt in Tang Soo Do.  She is an active volunteer in the community, helping to promote women entrepreneurs, advance the careers of women, girls, and underserved youth in science, and volunteering for the Boy Scouts of America as a Den Leader.

Kristen M. Howard is a partner at the firm. She handles a wide variety of family law related cases including divorce, child custody matters, spousal support cases or any other divorce related case. Don't hesitate to call and speak with Pasadena divorce attorney Kristen M. Howard today.

Jane is the managing partner at Faunce, Singer & Oatman. For the past 25 years she has enjoyed an excellent reputation for her litigation of hundreds of California state, county and city employees disability pension matters including Peace Officers and Firefighters across the State. Her career has been devoted to helping workers seek justice in the workplace. She has experience representing employees in many employment areas including in Fair Employment and Housing Act cases for disability, race, gender discrimination as well as sexual harassment cases.

Jan limits her law practice to estate planning, business planning, trust administration, and probate cases. She prides herself in taking a genuine interest in her clients, giving them her individualized attention, and providing legal services specifically designed to meet her clients’ needs.

James B. Kropff has practiced law since 1980. His list of clients includes celebrities, politians, judges, attorneys, businesspeople and consumers who are referred to him usually on a confidential basis.. Please see our firm's website for more information about our firm.

Jacob has devoted his entire legal career to representing plaintiffs in civil court.  His focus is on catastrophic injury, wrongful death, employment, and general litigation, including complex, coverage, and business disputes.. Known for his thorough preparation, judgment, and mastery of detail, he has earned a reputation with his clients and peers for his unmatched dedication to his cases. Jacob has handled hundreds of cases for his clients and their loved ones and has helped them recover over $25 million in verdicts and settlements throughout his career.. If you or a loved one is the victim of someone’s wrongdoing, call us now for a free consultation.  We look forward to helping you achieve the maximum possible result.

I invite you to experience a quality litigation firm that is proud of the work we do and the people we help.   My firm is dedicated to providing quality legal services and giving personal attention to our clients.  I became a lawyer as a result of a family tragedy that not only deeply affected me, but ended up being a major court decision.  I know what it is like to have to rely on a lawyer and how important it is to understand what is going on as the case runs its course.  My clients will always get their questions answered about their case and the court system.  Our legal and office staff are top notch, and each one works hard to ensure that clients' needs are met.  Oh, and everyone who works here loves companion animals, and we all have a great sense of humor.

INTRODUCTION. Expert divorce and family law attorney practicing in all of greater Los Angeles County. Our office is centrally located in Pasadena, California. We represent individuals in divorce, paternity, child custody, child visitation, child support, spousal support, property division, restraining order, post-judgment modification and guardianship matters.. OUR MISSION. It is our mission to represent our clients through the entire legal process as expertly and efficiently as possible and provide them with peace of mind through assertive and expert representation.. Nothing is more painful than when families have problems. In times of high emotion, it's easy to make uninformed decisions. That's why it's important to have sound advice during difficult times. At the Law Offices of Randy W. Medina, we concentrate on the legal issues that are important to families. We can help during your darkest hour with solid legal counsel and, perhaps even more importantly, compassion.. Mr. Medina's practice is limited to family law matters. He handles all aspects of marital dissolutions, including those involving high-asset marital estates, complex financial issues, property characterization, business valuation, child custody, child support, and spousal support, from the inception of a case through settlement or trial. He also represents clients in domestic violence actions. Mr. Medina also handles guardianship matters.. BACKGROUND AND EXPERTISE. Mr. Medina was born in Los Angeles, California. After graduating from Cathedral High School, he enlisted in the United States Army. He was stationed in Baumholder, West Germany. After his Army stint, he graduated summa cum laude from the University of Southern California (USC).Mr. Medina then joined the the Los Angeles Police Department attaining the rank of sergeant after only five years. Mr. Medina earned his law degree at the University of California at Los Angeles School of Law (UCLA).Mr. Medina began his practice in Los Angeles, California handling various civil matters. He eventually began to focus on family law matters and family law soon became his specialty. He is a California State Bar Certified Family Law Specialist. Mr. Medina is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.. Mr. Medina has been selected as a Southern California Super Lawyer from 2010 through 2021 by Super Lawyers Magazine and is featured annually in special issues of the Los Angeles Times and Los Angeles Magazine.

In my capacity as a family law attorney, I assist clients by helping them through the divorce process and post-judgment proceedings.  It is important to me that my clients know and understand their rights and responsibilities, while maintaining realistic expectations. My legal practice involves complex family law litigation within the areas of child custody, child and spousal support, pre-marital and post-marital agreements, parentage, domestic violence, and real and personal property characterization and valuation issues.

I've been a lawyer for over 25 years now, focusing almost exclusively on Family Law for all of those years. I am in excellent standing with the State Bar of California and have never had any disciplinary actions taken against me by the Bar. (You would be surprised how many attorneys have.) Also, in over 25 years of practice, I have never paid for advertising, including with AVVO...no internet, no newspaper, no radio advertising. I don't even have a website. 100% of my work comes from referrals from other other happy clients or people who have seen my reviews online. This is because I'm honest, I charge a reasonable fee, I work hard, and I get great results. While I can never guarantee those results, I'm confident that you'll be happy with my work. (Google my name and you will see that I have almost nothing but 5-star reviews anywhere on the internet.). I help all types of clients with their Family Law cases...everything from standard, middle-class earners, to high-asset, and high-profile cases. Please feel free to contact my office to set up a telephone, or in-office consultation.. THE KOSNER FIRM. Handling all areas of FAMILY LAW since 1994, including:. • General Family Law. • Mediation. • Divorce / Dissolution / Annulment / Legal Separation. • Prenuptial Agreements / Postnuptial Agreements / Cohabitation Agreements. • Child Custody and Visitation. • Spousal Support (Alimony). • Child Support. • Modification of Support, Visitation, or Custody. • Restraining Orders / Domestic Violence. • Property Division. • Pension / Retirement Division. • Move-Away Requests. • Document Preparation or Review. • Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDRO's). Please contact me if you have any of these issues. My staff and I will work extra hard to make you happy.. NOTE: We offer free 30-minute consultations by telephone, or you can pay a flat rate of $100 for an in-office consultation. You will receive a lot of valuable information at the consultation, and if you choose to hire my firm, the $100 will be applied to your retainer, making the consultation free.

I  have been a Trial Lawyer since 1987 and tried my first case before a Jury  representing the victim of a motorcycle accident in 1988 in San Diego Superior Court. I obtained a substantial verdict for the client.. Since then, I  continue to represent  injury victims in automobile/motorcycle accidents, Falls,Defective product litigation and serious and catastrophic injury victims in personal injury cases.. I have tried cases  before the Jury in almost all Counties in the State of California and particularly, San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Kern, Fresno, Tulare and Alameda Counties.. My Firm is dedicated to  Client relationship first and foremost. We work hard and educate clients of the process. A better educated Client is better equipped to meet  Today's challenges in litigation . Our experience together with client education always give an edge  for our clients to meet the challenges of court experience.. Above all  I enjoy helping people in need and  am always available to listen.. On a personal note I like to travel and listen to my favorite singer Andrea Bocelli.

I strongly advocate for my clients while minimizing the financial and emotional impact of family law matters.. Erika R. Scheideman has practiced exclusively family law over 10 years, since passing the California Bar Exam in 2009. In 2019, she became a Certified Family Law Specialist. She has valuable experience handling a wide variety of family law issues including dissolution of marriage, legal separation, contested child custody and visitation matters, including international and inter-state move-away requests, three parent custody arrangements, division of marital assets and debts, child and spousal support matters, post-judgment modification proceedings, preparation of premarital and postmarital agreements, domestic violence restraining orders and step-parent adoption.

I started my own law firm in order to help people through difficult times.  Financial stress and worry can can cripple individuals and families, who often can feel paralyzed as to what to do.  I help people take constructive action to get their lives back in order so they start feeling good about themselves again.  Whether this requires a Bankruptcy filing of a Marriage Dissolution, staying in a bad situation only makes things worse.  The point is I can help you get your life back and stop people from taking advantage of you.  Above all, I am committed to resolving problems, not extending them or making things worse.. At the Law Offices of Kirk A. Laron, we are your Diplomatic Solution.

I specialize in representing public agency and mutual water company water suppliers.  I am well versed with all water system operations and has great expertise in rate-setting (e.g., Proposition 218) and financing matters.  I also have much experience in real estate matters, including purchases and sales, commercial leases, development and easement issues.  Lastly, I enjoy working with small businesses and can assist with formation issues, as well as ongoing operational issues.

I received my undergraduate degree in Mathematics from Immaculate Heart College in Los Angeles.  I also received my JD degree and LL.M. (taxation) from Loyola Law School.  I am a Certified Elder Law Attorney and a Certified Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Specialist, which has been highlighted in the 2010 Southern California Super Lawyers publication. I am the immediate past-President of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, a national organization of about 4,300 lawyers practicing in the field of elder law.. I am the author of several chapters for California Continuing Education of the Bar, including chapters on compensation for guardians of the person, administration of special needs trusts, probate family allowances and homesteads.  I am also a 2007 Spirit of CEB recipient.I am an adjunct professor at Loyola Law School, teaching Elder Law.I have two sons, both of whom are Eagle Scouts.

I have exclusively practiced CRIMINAL DEFENSE for 33 years. I began my career as a Deputy Public Defender supervising a DUI court and working in the Major Crimes Unit. During the years that I worked as an Attorney for the County in the Sacramento and Los Angeles area, I represented adults and juveniles charged with misdemeanor and felony offenses such as theft, domestic violence, assault, drugs, DUI, vehicular manslaughter and hit and run cases. In 1997 I opened my own practice specializing in all matters of Criminal Defense. Over the years I also spent time contracting with firms working exclusively DUI's and related administrative proceedings. My practice continues to focus on those adults and juveniles charged with Criminal or DUI offenses in court and at the DMV. My clients are guaranteed that I will personally handle all aspects of their case and will always have easy access and constant communication with me.. Represent and personally handle the cases of those charged with Criminal and DUI offenses which includes misdemeanors, felonies and DMV proceedings.

I have been practicing in the Pasadena area for the past 12 years.  My practice started in the area of bankruptcy, tax controversy, corporate and entity formation, and estate planning. It evolved into a litigation practice dealing with all aspects of civil litigation, from construction defect to partnership disputes, both in state and federal court.  Eventually, I found a niche in the family law, estate planning, and probate fields with continued interest in representing consumers. My staff and I pride ourselves for our prompt responsiveness and attention to the client beyond their immediate needs, thus providing a solution oriented legal practice.