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More than thirty seven years of legal experience focused on complex criminal law defense. Throughout my legal career, I have successfully handled a wide range of complex matters successfully defending persons accused of committing homicide crimes, white collar crimes, real estate fraud transactions, sex offenses, internet offenses, drug trafficking, driving under the influence cases and credit card fraud.. I enjoy traveling the world with my son and recently concluded an African Safari in Tanzania and a cruise to the Northern European Capitals. We are next embarking on a cruise to the Eastern European Capitals in 2014. At home, I enjoy gardening, biking, hiking, skiing, reading and attending Los Angeles Dodger games with my son.

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.

Julie Oktanyan is the founder and lead trial attorney at Julie O Law, APC.. With over 23 years’ experience as a litigator in Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury matters, Julie started her independent firm in January 2022 to help traumatically injured workers.. At ODG Law Group, Julie served as Managing Partner since May 2011, specializing in Workers’ Compensation and Motor Vehicle Accident & Slip and Fall Accident claims. With Julie’s contribution and zealous representation at the firm, ODG Law Group secured over $30 million in settlements for its clients under 10 years.. Prior to her experience at Oktanyan Der-Grigorian Law Group, Julie practiced as a civil defense attorney for two prestigious law firms in Downtown, Los Angeles and Woodland Hills. Her prior legal experience at these firms encompassed defending insurance companies in serious and high exposure matters ranging from product liability, premises liability, construction defect, and automobile and truck accidents.. MORE THAN AN ATTORNEY - YOUR PERSONAL ADVOCATE. Her passion to help others fuels every step she takes. Her unwavering leadership and fierce litigation style has resulted in countless victories for her clients in acquired medical benefits, treatment, future medical care, and top six-figure settlements.. MAKING AN IMPACT EVEN IN THE EARLY YEARS. Prior to defense work and private practice, Julie served as a summer clerk for the Law Offices of Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr. in their civil rights department working side by side with extraordinary attorneys in the representation of severely injured clients in police brutality matters. Prior to that, she completed an internship at the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office assisting attorneys in public entity premises liability cases.. Julie earned her Juris Doctor from Southwestern Law School, in Los Angeles, in May of 2002, claiming “Exceptional Achievement Awards” in Torts Law, Products Liability, and Intellectual Property. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from UCLA in June of 1998. She is fluent in Armenian.

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.

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 have dedicated my law practice, which I've owned for the last 45 years, to representing victims of vehicular accidents and other forms of negligence, and representing police officers, firefighters, and other sworn public safety officers injured or killed in the line of duty (workers' compensation, for SWORN personnel, only).. I have represented over 5,000 sworn, public safety officers, from more than 75 different agencies at the state, county and local levels, in their workers' compensation and/or personal injury and wrongful death claims.. I spent 6 years as a Military Policeman in the Army National Guard in the 1970s, graduating 4th in my class of 144 MPs in the U.S. Army Military Police School at Fort Gordon, GA, in Dec. 1971, and have always been keenly interested in, and supportive of, police work and those who serve in it (as well as the Fire Service.). Some of my staff of over 20 people have worked for me for over 30 years, and we have a lot of expertise and continuity on both my support staff and the professional staff (attorneys and paralegals) who work for me.. I have for many years, been a member of the Board of Directors of the California Applicants' Attorneys Association (CAAA), the statewide bar association of the claimants' attorneys, with over 1000 members. We not only fight for the rights and benefits of injured workers in the courts, but I have also lobbied several times in the State Capitol in Sacramento, to achieve legislative improvements in the workers' compensation laws of this state.

I am trial lawyer who represents companies in commercial litigation and a former “big law” partner who decided to cut a different path. After 20 years with some of the leading national firms and a stint as a government enforcer, I founded Charis Lex to bring my brand of hands-on, principled advocacy to a wider range of businesses.. Although I’ve tried cases involving a range of issues—such as stock option contracts, trade secrets, fraudulent conveyances, and patent infringement damages—I have a particular expertise in antitrust. I had the honor of serving as a deputy assistant director at the Federal Trade Commission, leading enforcement actions challenging anticompetitive conduct. While I was there, I was privileged to serve as trial counsel in a couple of high-profile actions. I received the Distinguished Service Award for my work at the FTC.  I am the only former FTC competition deputy assistant practicing in Los Angeles.. I’ve been fortunate to have a few folks say nice things about my work. I was described as a “talented litigator” with an “excellent attention to detail,” “who efficiently manages discovery with an eye toward summary judgment and trial” in Chambers USA. I was named an “Attorney of the Year” by California Lawyer. I have been listed among the Southern California Super Lawyers. I’ve been called a “real trial lawyer.”. I take my craft seriously. Trial skills and substantive legal expertise don’t just happen. I am a graduate of the ABOTA Trial Academy. I served as an instructor in Mock Trial Advocacy at the Georgetown University Law Center. I regularly publish on substantive issues. In addition, I serve in the leadership of the ABA Section of Antitrust Law and have been a non-governmental advisor to the International Competition Network.

Frank Alfonso has been a trial attorney since 1998 and has handled numerous complex and high stakes lawsuits in jurisdictions throughout California and in Federal Court.  Over the course of his career Frank has recovered or helped recover numerous large verdicts and settlements.  He has been involved in cases that produced eight figure settlements, and numerous cases that produced jury verdicts in excess of $1,000,.. Through vote of his peers, Frank was named by Law & Politics, in conjunction with the publisher of Los Angeles Magazine, a Southern California Rising Star Super Lawyer in 2005 and 2006 - a distinction only given to 2.5% of Southern California lawyers who are either under forty (40) years of age or have been in practice for less than ten (10) years. In 2014 Frank was named a "Top Attorney" in the field of employment law by Pasadena Magazine.  Pasadena Magazine reached out to thousands of lawyers from all over the Los Angeles and Pasadena area to vote for the "most esteemed and highly regarded attorneys' in their chosen fields and Frank was selected as a "Top Attorney."

Defending Your Rights, Protecting Your Freedom.. Persistence, Knowledge, Dedication.  Paul S. Geller is dedicated to providing the type of criminal defense you should expect when hiring private counsel.  These are the characteristics which are common among all of our goals.. First, we want you to have an understanding of the events and proceedings during our representation.  It is extremely important to us that you clearly understand the charges you're being faced with, the potential consequences, and the criminal process.  We will take the time to explain anything which seems confusing, and will make ourselves as available as possible to answer your questions and concerns, even after hours.. Second, we strive to keep an open line of communication between our clients and the firm.  We are firm believers that in building your defense, we need to work as partners with our clients.  The trust between a lawyer and his client must be held in the strictest confidence to ensure the best possible defense.. Lastly, expect to be handled with the utmost professionalism, with an eye not only on keeping you out of jail and minimizing the criminal penalties you could be faced with, but also with the awareness of how the criminal charges can affect other aspects of your life.  Many of our clients are professionals and could face additional penalties affecting their professional licenses, such as chiropractors, doctors, lawyers, physical therapists, etc.  Additionally, many crimes could have an effect on your driver's license, auto insurance, etc.  We will do everything in your best interest not only in defending your criminal case, but with an awareness on other potential consequences.. Having a diverse background is one of the reasons Mr. Geller can negotiate and argue cases so effectively.  Although a native of southern California, Mr. Geller displayed his leadership skills playing college baseball and obtaining his Bachelor of Science from the  University of Colorado at Boulder .  After working in the corporate world in San Francisco for two years, he returned to Los Angeles , attending Southwestern University School of Law.  He volunteered and worked throughout law school for the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office.  Upon graduating from law school, he was employed with the L.A. D.A.'s Office for several years as a trial attorney, where he tried all types of cases from DUIs to murder.  He has always been active in professional and community activities, including the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the Beverly Hills Bar Association, the Indigent Criminal Defense Appointments Program, coaching trial advocacy teams at Southwestern University , and judging trial advocacy competitions.  It is Mr. Geller's well roundedness that has enabled him to succeed as a criminal defense attorney.  His dedication and ability to relate and communicate with people has enabled him to negotiate settlements and dismissals, often on the eve of trial.

Christa Riggins is an employment lawyer and the founder of Riggins Law. Ms. Riggins has committed her practice to help employees enforce their rights in the workplace and has successfully litigated countless employment disputes involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination.. Before opening her law firm, Ms. Riggins worked at the district attorney’s office and then as a wrongful termination lawyer at a boutique employment law firm. At the law firm, Ms. Riggins focused her practice on pregnancy and disability discrimination and violations of federal and state leave laws.. Since then, Ms. Riggins has been recognized as a top wrongful termination lawyer in Los Angeles. She was named a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers Magazine for five consecutive years, 2017 – 2022, and received the Client’s Choice Award by Avvo in 2019. She is also an active member of the legal community and several employee rights organizations, including the California Employment Lawyers Association, where she serves as a committee vice-chair.. Ms. Riggins received her J.D. from Notre Dame Law School and her B.A. in Business from the University of Notre Dame. As an undergraduate student, Ms. Riggins was a scholarship athlete on the varsity swim team. During her athletic career, Ms. Riggins held multiple school and conference records, served as captain of her team, and competed in the 2008 Olympic Trials.. Ms. Riggins is admitted to practice law in the State of California and the United States District Court for the Central District and serves employees in Pasadena and the Greater Los Angeles Area.

Chris Johnson serves clients in Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside counties in trusts, wills and probate. He brings extensive experience in drafting estate plans for small to the largest estates, as well as years of reaching successful outcomes for clients in disputes involving wills, trusts or elder abuse.. He is a Dean's Scholar graduate of Pepperdine University School of Law in Malibu, California, earned his Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Wheaton College in 1991.. Prior to his work at U.S. Trust as a Senior Vice President with ultra high net worth clients, he was a founding partner of Russakow | Ryan | Johnson, P.C. He also founded his own estate planning and probate practice in Pasadena, and worked as a civil litigation attorney for the Law Office of Errol Berk in Ventura. He has appeared on NBC-TV news and radio programs to discuss estate planning and probate issues, as well as interviews for local and national publications, and is a frequent lecturer regarding trust, probate and elder law issues.

Brian D. Moreno is a Partner with Richardson Harman Ober. His litigation and general counsel practice encompasses the representation of various types of entities and community associations, including condominium developments, planned developments, stock cooperatives, qualified vacation ownership resorts, as well as mobile home communities in connection with matters pertaining to common interest development law, real estate law, collection law and corporation law. Mr. Moreno has handled numerous real estate and community association issues and disputes relating to CC&Rs enforcement and interpretation, corporate governance, assessment collection, foreclosure and wrongful foreclosure defense. He also handles matters related to the assignment of rents enforcement, view protection, conveyance deeds, easements, encroachment and boundary disputes, deeds of trust interpretation and enforcement, lien priority, title insurance, eviction, wrongful eviction and community association governance.. Mr. Moreno is an active member of the Community Associations Institute (CAI) in several Southern California chapters. Additionally, he has been a featured speaker at CAI events, as well as an approved instructor for Essentials of Community Association Leadership and Board Fundamentals Courses for the Greater Inland Empire Chapter of CAI. He is admitted to CAI’s College of Community Association Lawyers. Mr. Moreno serves on the Board of Directors and as Chair of the Education Committee for CAI’s Greater Inland Empire Chapter and on the Programs Committee and Golf Tournament Committee for the Greater Los Angeles Chapter. He is appointed to the National Law Seminar Planning Committee of the CAI and is a member of the California Legislation Action Committee’s Public Relations Committee.. Mr. Moreno earned his Juris Doctor degree from California Western School of Law and his Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from the University of California, Santa Barbara. While attending law school, Mr. Moreno served as a legal intern for the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, where he researched and analyzed various juvenile delinquency issues for several judges and judicial referees. After completing his legal internship, he helped represent creditors while employed as a paralegal for a San Diego law firm specializing in bankruptcy law.. Mr. Moreno is also a member of Pasadena’s Tournament of Roses Association, where he currently serves on the Formation Committee.

Atorrney R. Ross Jacinto is a Certified Family Law Specialist with over 20 years experience handling various aspects of Family Law, including difficult matters such as Juvenile Dependency and Restraining Orders.. Our Law office is a boutique law firm where we specialize in providing quality service to our clients. While, we are small enough to provide personal attention and communication, we are also effective negotiators and seasoned trial lawyers.. We are ready to serve you.

After an arrest for DUI or other criminal offense, it is important that you immediately take action to protect your rights and liberty. Without the representation of an experienced DUI and criminal defense attorney, you could be facing very serious complications. The Law Office of Matthew Cargal stands ready to fight to obtain the best possible outcome for your case. Whether you are facing a felony offense or misdemeanor charge, you need to contact a Pasadena criminal defense lawyer from the firm as soon as Law Office of Matthew Cargal aggressively defends their clients throughout the entire legal process and works to ensure that they will obtain the best outcome. They will thoroughly investigate your case and give you the best possible defense. This can make all the difference in the outcome of your case. Matthew Cargal has experience handling all types of criminal cases including  DUI, drug crimes, white collar offenses, violent crimes and federal crimes. You can be assured that your case is in good hands when you work with The Law Office of Matthew Cargal. Attorney Cargal has been focusing exclusively on DUI and Criminal defense for over 27 years! You should never trust your future to an inexperienced lawyer. If you have been arrested, contact Attorney Cargal immediately for a free consultation with the experienced legal counsel that you deserve. Working with the Law Office of Matthew Cargal can make all the difference in the outcome of your case. Get started today!