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Will Morehead is certified by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization as a specialist in criminal law, an essential qualification conferred on only a handful of attorneys practicing in San Francisco and Marin.. Will is a seasoned trial lawyer with over fifteen years experience.  He has never lost a felony trial.  As an adjunct law professor and expert on the rules of evidence, he teaches future lawyers how to be trial lawyers.. As a former prosecutor, Will understands how the other side thinks about a case.  He knows what levers, and what leverage, prosecutors respond to.. Will was trained at Harvard Law School where he graduated in 2004 with honors.  He received his undergraduate degree from Stanford.

Was legal scholar when in law school, when serving as law clerk for Chief Judge of Oregon Court of Appeals, and when earning advanced, master's degree in law with emphases on consitutional law and jurisprudence, the philosophy of law at Stanford Law School. Served as legal instructor or teaching fellow at three different law schools, including Stanford Law School, and in Philosophy Department at Stanford.  Have written and edited law review articles, served as Editor-in-Chief, Golden Gate University Law Review 1977-78.  Earned Best Brief award in 1977 Roger Traynor Honors Moot Court competition.. Have practiced law in many fields, including landlord-tenant, commercial, bankruptcy, personal injury, wills and trusts, property, but have concentrated on criminal defense work for most of career and almost exclusively now.  Because speak fluent Spanish, 1/3 of total clientele Latino.  Speak with Latin clients and their family members in Spanish.Was married, now single, ride motorcyle, love to travel, dance, watch movies from around the world.  Listen to all kinds of music, from classical to rhythm and blues, rock, jazz, pop.  Always trying to become a better cook.  Political commentator on numerous blogs, an unapologetic liberal because always want to look and feel what it's like to be the one made worse off by whatever policy is in question.  Background in philosophy, psychology, pre-med.  Love sports, was good athlete when younger, still hoping to hit 10 out of 10 shots from professional 3-point line even though I'm a senior citizen at this juncture. Try to shoot hoops every weekend. Good sense of humor, getting better each year at telling jokes. Am a leader in groups ranging from lawyers' associations to high school reunion committees.  Good listener, articulate speaker.  Love a challenge, championing the rights of underdogs.  Want to teach English to Spanish-speaking kids when retired.

The Law Offices of Kevin Heaney takes pride in honesty and fully committing ourselves to your legal needs around the clock. I am dedicated in exceeding client service expectations and approach each case with individual attention and personal care.. I will personally guarantee you fully understand your case from start to finish and guide you in your decision-making process. It’s not uncommon for my clients to be experiencing significant physical, emotional, and financial burdens, therefore we’re prepared to do everything we can to help you through the process.. Winning your case- I never settle for less than the highest level of effort and dedication. I know your liberty, rights and future are on the line. You deserve a zealous advocate who will fight for you each step of the way.. Peace of mind- I want to ensure you of an accurate and informed understanding of all the issues, facts and law involving your case. To enable your fully-informed decisions which are truly in your best interest and making the entire process as seamless as possible. In the case of personal injury matters our goal also includes to maximize your recovery or relief.. CRIMINAL DEFENSE. All levels of criminal charges are serious. All deserve the attention and skill of an experienced legal professional. At my firm, you can start building a strong defense against most any type of criminal accusation. My criminal defense practice include a wide variety of cases such as: Assault and Battery, Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Burglary, Robbery, Theft, Criminal Threats, Drug possession, Drug use, Drug trafficking, Rape and Sex Crimes, Stalking, Juvenile Crimes, Kidnapping and Department of Motor Vehicle issues (DMV administrative hearings), Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Drunk Driving (DWI), License Suspensions, Hit and Run, Traffic Violations, Vehicular Manslaughter and more.. Petitions for Factual Innocence: Clearing up the record of your arrest or cases that have been dismissed after filing in certain circumstances includes reduction of Felonies to Misdemeanors.. Expungements: Modifying your record for job purposes.. PERSONAL INJURY. My personal injury practice covers a variety of accident types including:Car Accidents, Rear End Collisions, Motorcycle accidents, Commercial Trucking Semi-Truck accidents, Bicycle accidents, Pedestrian accidents, Recreational accidents, Dog bite injury and Premises Liability issues - Slip and Fall accidents, any scenarios derived out of the negligence of another party resulting in injury.. RESTRAINING ORDERS. I have been petitioning for and defending against civil and domestic restraining orders and protective orders for over twenty five years. I have been involved in over a hundred restraining order hearings.. Call today to schedule your free, no obligation initial consultation.

Since graduating from law school in 2007, Philip has been handling family law cases in San Francisco, San Mateo, Alameda and Marin counties. With a litigation background that includes appearances in federal and State courtrooms, Philip provides the tenacity and savvy to bring difficult cases to resolution through resolute advocacy.. After earning a Bachelors of Commerce degree from the University of Victoria (British Columbia, Canada). Philip returned to law school at the University of San Francisco where, en route to earning his Juris Doctor, he became the Editor-in-Chief of USF’s Intellectual Property Law Bulletin, won honors in Moot Court, and an Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Investor Justice Law Clinic. Also while attending school he interned for the California Public Utilities Commission and in-house at Morgan Stanley, the investment house.

Sean's law practice is focused primarily on technology ventures, such as software, wireless telecommunications, and Internet-related companies, as well as firms in the visual effects, concept art and emerging media space. Sean's sixteen years of diverse legal experience make him well-suited to act as a "virtual general counsel" to his venture clients, guiding such enterprises through the complex legal and regulatory environment of the United States and abroad--and in all stages of growth, from founding to IPO.. Having closed countless complex technology transactions with numerous Fortune 100 companies worldwide, Sean has become the consummate deal lawyer, bringing to the table an ability to negotiate business-critical deals with efficiency and skill. During extensive international assignments in Tokyo and Munich, Sean earned invaluable experience in overseas entity formation, cross-border mergers and acquisitions, strategic alliances and international licensing. Because of his experience in managing US and European operations for a global software company, Sean is uniquely qualified to understand the practical challenges of running a business.. Sean began his legal career with a large law firm in Denver, Colorado, where he represented numerous high technology enterprises in mergers and acquisitions, business planning, technology licensing, and intellectual property management, counseling and enforcement. Sean additionally enjoyed an extensive state and federal litigation and arbitration practice.. Eventually, Sean moved in-house with Sun Microsystems, Inc., where he ultimately became Assistant General Counsel. In this role, Sean was responsible for software and technology licensing and alliances for Japan and the Asia-Pacific region, as an expatriate in Tokyo.. In 2001, Sean joined the wireless and consumer software venture Aplix Corporation, also based in Tokyo, as General Counsel and Vice President of Legal and Business Affairs. Sean facilitated the company's international growth and eventual IPO on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 2003. In addition to his General Counsel role, Sean managed, as President and Chief Operating Officer, the company's United States and European subsidiaries in San Francisco and Munich, from 2004 to 2006.. Sean is based in the firm's San Rafael, California office, in the San Francisco Bay Area.

San Francisco long term disability attorney William Green of Delfino Green & Green strives to provide all his clients with effective, personalized, and compassionate legal services. He has dedicated himself and his career to helping those who are disabled and need help. For the past three decades, he and his skilled team of legal professionals have been successfully defending the rights of their clients. In fact, to date, they have recovered tens of millions of dollars for them in the form of both verdicts and settlements.. Mr. Green is highly regarded by his peers and presiding judges alike and he is widely held to be a persuasive negotiator and an aggressive litigator. Regardless of if you want to settle your case out of court or take it all the way to a decision, Mr. Green will support you and be with you every step of the way throughout the process.. Contact William:

Ron was admitted to the California Bar in 1993, and he established the Law Offices of Ronald E. Champoux in 1997. Ron is an AV-rated attorney, and is certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization as a Certified Family Law Specialist. He is a member of the State Bar of California (Family Law Section) and the Marin County Bar Association (Family Law Section and Probate & Estate Section).. Ron's reputation for integrity, dedicated client service and professional ethics is well recognized by his clients and by his peers in Marin County. The Marin County Bar Association has formally recognized Ron's volunteer legal services. Ron also serves on the Endowment Committee of St. John’s Episcopal Church of Petaluma.

Rodrigo Dias has been representing clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area in family law matters since 2007.  He began his legal career as a partner at Ragghianti Freitas LLP in San Rafael.  In 2011, Rodrigo started the Law Offices of Rodrigo Dias, focusing solely on family law issues until he joined C. Clay Greene, Beth Jordan, and Romy Taubman to form Greene Jordan Taubman & Dias, LLP.  Rodrigo represents clients in Marin and San Francisco Counties.. Rodrigo is certified as a Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization.  He has acted as a settlement conference panelist for the Marin County Superior Court to help resolve property division, spousal support and custody matters.. He is a member of the Marin County Bar Association, and currently serves on its Board of Directors.  Rodrigo is a also a member of the San Francisco Bar Association, the Richard M. Sangster Inns of Court, and Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom (BALiF).. Rodrigo earned his law degree at the University of San Francisco.  He also holds a Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychology from San Francisco State University.  Rodrigo obtained his undergraduate degree at the University of California, Berkeley in 1998 where he majored in Psychology with a minor in Philosophy.  Rodrigo’s education and training in mental health has assisted him in resolving many family law matters.  Rodrigo also served four years in the United States Marine Corps Reserves during and after college.

Nate Simons is an Associate at Gallo LLP, where he assists on consumer fraud, business litigation, and complex mass action and class action cases, serving both individual and corporate clients. He works alongside the firm's attorneys, lending his experience in plaintiff side litigation and general business law, which allows him to effectively navigate the laws implicating various state and federal consumer protection statutes. Nate's prior experience as a Law Clerk at three different law firms and one multi-national corporation has built a foundation of proficiency in conducting research on federal and state statutes, trademarks, personal injury, and business associations. He has written successful briefs at the Appellate level to overturn Social Security Administration application denials.. A native of Texas, Nate earned his B.S. cum laude at New York University, and his J.D. at the University of Oregon School of Law, where he served on the board of the Oregon Sports and Entertainment Law Forum and received the Deidre Dawson Scholarship, the Public Interest Scholarship, and the Academic Merit Award. Nate was also a student-athlete at NYU, playing on the men's soccer team while interning at various Fortune 500 companies. His interests include exploring northern California, spending time with family, and playing sports.

My undergraduate degree is from a Japanese university and I practiced law in Japan for 24 years.. I am a JAG in the California State Guard with the rank of Major, previously detached to the First Batallion, 143rd Field Artillery, 79th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, the California Army National Guard.. I also am a Fourth Dan in Goju-ryu Karate, trained in Japan for 28 years, and I teach Karate in my spare time.

Mr. Brady began his career defending the same insurance companies that he has now been fighting for more than 39 years. He learned how insurance companies evaluated cases and prepared them for trial but found no joy in working on their behalf.. Beginning in 1988, Mr. Brady has exclusively represented individuals and their families in civil matters against insurance companies and corporations who put profits before safety and just compensation. He has tried 90 cases to verdict and has been a finalist for Trial Lawyer of the Year for 2012, 2013 & 2014.. Mr. Brady graduated from Northwestern University with honors in Philosophy, obtained his law degree from Loyola Law School and was admitted to the California Bar in 1984. He spent the first three years of his practice with Fonda & Garrard in Los Angeles and then became a partner at Milliken, Stanley & Brady.. Mr. Brady moved with his family to the Bay Area in 1994 where he became a partner at Katz, Bierer & Brady. He founded the Brady Law Group in 1998.

Julia McIlroy has represented thousands of clients charged with misdemeanors and felonies in Sonoma, Marin, and Solano Counties. Her experience, tenacity, and skill enables her to fight hard on her clients' behalf, or, when necessary, negotiate the best offer.. Julia grew up in the Bay Area and is deeply familiar with the community and District Attorney's offices. She has a wide range of experience, including working at the United States Attorney's office, Court of Appeal, Department of Justice, and Public Defender's office. She graduated in the top ten percent of her law school class, winning numerous honors and accolades. She now uses her intelligence and drive to protect the rights of people entangled in the justice system.

Jennie Skelton is a partner in Nielsen Merksamer, a law firm with 40 years of expertise in political law issues.. Ms. Skelton specializes in federal, state and local lobby, campaign, "pay-to-play," gift, "revolving door" and ethics laws and compliance, as well as enforcement actions before federal, state and local ethics agencies.. As outside counsel, Ms. Skelton assists business entities and individuals on contribution, lobby and ethics legal and compliance issues nationwide. Specifically, she assists entities and individuals with the development and administration of comprehensive lobby and "pay-to-play" compliance programs, as well as corporate and PAC campaign contribution compliance at the federal, state and local level.. Ms. Skelton provides counsel regarding federal, state and local gift activity, conflicts of interests and "revolving door" issues.  Ms. Skelton also assists entities with the filing of federal lobby reports under the Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA), as well as compliance with the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act (HLOGA).. Since 2004, Ms. Skelton has been a co-editor of the Practising Law Institute’s “Corporate Political Activities” publication regarding state lobby and gift laws.  Ms. Skelton frequently speaks on governmental compliance and ethics issues, including at the Council of Governmental Ethics Law's (COGEL) annual conference.. Ms. Skelton  previously served as Enforcement Division counsel with the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC). As former Commission Counsel, Ms. Skelton has expertise in FPPC matters, including pending enforcement matters and complaints. Ms. Skelton has represented clients with enforcement matters before the FPPC, the Federal Elections Commission, and numerous other state and local agencies across the country.

Jack G. Martel is a partner in Ragghianti | Freitas LLP. He has twenty years experience specializing in general business and securities transactions.. Jack acts as outside general counsel providing corporate and business advice on a broad spectrum of business, operational, transactional and other matters, including taxation, employment, and intellectual property issues. Jack has broad experience in structuring, negotiating and documenting mergers, stock and asset acquisitions, joint ventures and other business combinations.. For the last decade, Jack has focused on representing investment advisers, fund managers and others in the investment management industry. He counsels fund sponsors, advisers and managers on all manner of legal, regulatory and compliance issues in connection with the formation and operation of private investment vehicles and related business issues. Jack advises investment advisers, wealth managers, and fund managers ranging from start-ups to multi-billion advisers on compliance and regulatory matters, all manner of advisory operations, federal and state regulatory compliance, registration and exemptions from registration under Investment Advisers Act, Investment Company Act, Commodities Exchange Act, federal and state securities laws.. Jack has spoken at a number of hedge fund and investment advisory conferences and seminars and written for industry publications. He is the author of the Investment Adviser Law Blog, devoted to providing information and discussion of interest to investment advisers, private fund managers and others in the investment management industry.

I spend my free time with my family.   When the weather is nice, we like to go to the beach or hike the trails in Mairn County.  I like to travel.  I love Paris.  I love Hawaii.  I don't have "hobbies" unless you count all of the times that I have tried to learn to knit.  I enjoy puttering around my garden listening to music.. I grew up in Fresno.  My dad is an almond grower.  I always say that Fresno was a nice place to grow up.  We skied in the winter and spent our summers in Santa Cruz.   I have lived in the Bay Area ever since I left Fresno to go to college.  I have lived in Marin County for almost thirty years.

I received my Juris Doctorate degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, and graduated cum laude with College Honors from University of California, Los Angeles with a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science.. I am experienced in handling various types of family law matters. Whether you are seeking a terminate your marriage, establish child custody, child support, or spousal support, or are faced with any other family law issue, I will stand by your side and help you get through this difficult time. While in many situations parties reach a settlement before trial, I have the skills necessary to competently and zealously advocate for you in court if necessary.. I deeply value serving my San Francisco Bay Area community. I dedicate countless hours of pro bono legal services to low-income clients.. Community Involvements

I provide my clients with excellent, effective, efficient and ethical representation.  I do not shy away from difficult cases.  I am able to negotiate favorable dispositions or take a case to trial and win.  I will treat you with respect  and dignity.  I make myself available to answer any questions or concerns as they develop.  I enjoy being active in my community and volunteering my time coaching youth football.. I handle all types of criminal cases, from felonies to misdemeanors.  I also represent clients in post conviction proceedings such as probation violations, expungements, and motions to terminate probation early.  I handle DUIS, drug crimes, violent crime, domestic violence cases, property crime, and all other types of criminal offenses.

I am a solo practitioner who takes one or two cases at a time, in order to give my clients better value. I often take pro bono cases.

For over 20 years I have assisted clients in commercial and consumer disputes in matters involving federal securities laws, state laws governing the conduct of fiduciaries and corporations, and state laws governing conduct directed at consumers.

For nearly 30 years, Attorney John Stanko has been defending clients facing traffic ticket violations and Drunk Driving offenses in the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California. As the Managing Attorney at Ticket Crushers, Mr. Stanko understands the importance of exercising your right to remain silent and consulting a criminal defense lawyer when facing criminal charges.. Mr. Stanko's practice specializes in defending clients charged with drunk driving, driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, driving with a prohibited blood alcohol concentration (.08 or greater bac), traffic ticket offenses (moving violations), and other criminal charges. He also assists clients with post-conviction matters, including the expungement (dismissal) of their cases and the sealing of records.. At Ticket Crushers, Mr. Stanko believes that everyone deserves the right to legal representation from an attorney who knows the law. He offers a free initial consultation to discuss your case personally and confidentially, emphasizing that just because you have been arrested does not mean you are guilty. The government bears the burden of proving guilt, and Mr. Stanko has an impressive track record of helping clients avoid jail and move on with their lives.. If you are facing criminal charges in Northern California, do not hesitate to contact John Stanko at Ticket Crushers. With years of experience and a dedication to protecting his clients' rights, he will fight tirelessly to ensure that you receive a fair and just outcome.

Fighting for justice as a criminal defense attorney is a cause that is dear to my heart. Three decades ago, at the age of 19, I made the mistake of selling LSD to an undercover officer and ended up serving two and a half years in New York State Prison. This was an ordeal that I will never forget and I will also never forget what it was like to have my life in the hands of a lawyer who didn’t seem to really care about me or my concerns. Many years later, I decided to become a lawyer to provide people with the kind of legal representation that they really deserve, the kind that I didn’t get when I really needed it.. In my view, being a criminal defense attorney should not just be a way to make a living, but should be a way to really serve people that need help during a very challenging time in their lives. I fight every case as if it were my own freedom at stake, not settling for anything less than the very best possible outcome for my clients, who have put their trust in me. I believe in my heart that people are worth fighting for and that the way the criminal justice system punishes people usually does more harm than good.. One of the most important things that I practice is staying in good communication with my clients and fully explaining to them everything that’s happening with their case. I will always return your calls and keep you in the loop so that you know exactly what I’m doing for you and where your case is headed.. I am committed to investigating every defense available to my clients and seeking to get their cases dismissed in any way possible. I am eager to win cases outright, rather than having my clients plead guilty when it’s not necessary. Often there are ways to be creative with a case and wind up with a victory. Only when there are no other alternatives and it is truly in your best interest should you plead guilty to a criminal offense.. I have had great success winning cases and getting my clients the outcomes they want. I have gotten many cases dismissed, won dozens of jury trials, and gotten convictions overturned on appeal. My clients often tell me how glad they are to have found a lawyer like me. This is something I take great pride in. I hope that whoever is reading this never needs my services, but if you do, it is my goal to do everything in my power to get you the best results possible in your case.

Edward Yates is a Bay Area native who assists clients in the San Francisco Bay Area and North Coast in challenges dealing with land, water, property and government regulation.  Mr. Yates represents environmental and community groups, homeowners, and small businesses and is committed to delivering the highest level of service, based on his clients’ objectives.  Mr. Yates' practice ranges from neighbor-specific property and easement disputes to zoning, planning and permitting challenges for development projects to municipal legal issues such as Brown Act compliance.

David L. Fiol graduated from the Harvard Law School (Cambridge, MA) with his JD in 1988, after receiving his BA in Government from Cornell University (Ithaca, NY) in 1984. He has received the hightest possible peer rating  (AV - 5.0 out of 5.0) from the respected Martindale-Hubbell attorney directory as well as a 10.0 from Avvo.  Perhaps the greatest proof of his abilities is the fact that he has represented several attorneys that were injured in transportation accidents and incidents.. Mr. Fiol has broad experience in a variety of fields involving injuries.  He spent the first ten years of his career litigating aviation accident and other wrongful death and personal injury cases for a nationally recognized plaintiff's firm based in New York City. He represented clients and family members injured by everything from automobile accidents to small private plane crashes to major disasters including the bombing and crash of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland. During his tenure there he also litigated, insurance coverage, real estate and stolen property disputes and other matters.. In 1999 Fiol relocated to San Francisco and worked with a preeminent class action firm on consumer class actions, as well as continuing his work on aviation and personal injury cases. He also spent two years specializing in appellate briefs and arguments for a large personal injury firm in Marin County. He has appeared and argued cases before trial and appellate courts all around the country.. After forming a law frim with Joseph Brent in 2008, Fiol has continued to represent clients with personal injury and aviation accident claims, and has taken on a number of civil rights matters in which individuals have been injured due to police or prison misconduct.. Mr. Fiol is admitted to practice before the courts of California, the United States Supreme Court and numerous lower federal courts including, of course, the federal Court of Appeals and District Courts in California.

Daniel began his law career interning at the Nassau County Department of Social Services and the Nassau County Attorney’s Office in New York while working his way through the Hofstra University School of Law. While interning at the County Attorney’s office, he recognized how many injury victims needed the help of a zealous legal advocate to get a fair result. After completing law school in 2012, Daniel immediately took a position with a plaintiff’s personal injury law firm in Sacramento where he knew his advocacy was most needed. He then moved to Florida, continuing to fight for injury victims alongside experienced trial attorneys, before moving to the Bay Area and starting Martino & Rossi Law Firm in 2017.. Daniel Rossi is licensed to Practice Law in California and Florida. He is an active member of the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association, Marin Trial Lawyers Association, San Francisco Bar Association, Consumer Attorneys of California, American Association for Justice, Marin County Chamber of Commerce, and Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Dan Hegwer has fought for the rights of injured workers since 2010.  His practice is limited to workers' compensation, and obtaining the best result for those injured at work.  Mr. Hegwer has been practicing law in California since 2005, and has limited his practice to representing injured workers in Workers' Compensation since 2010.