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With thirty years of legal experience, Kamila Al-Najjar is a dedicated advocate known for her passion for social justice and community service. After graduating from a public interest law school, she launched her own practice in Santa Rosa in 2012, focusing on estate planning, trust administration, probate, and the formation of small businesses and non-profits. Kamila’s background also includes appellate work on serious felony convictions, showcasing her skill in complex legal matters. Beyond her legal practice, she has been a strong advocate for victims of hate crimes and domestic violence, providing counseling and support through a prominent non-profit organization. Currently, Kamila serves as legal counsel for a Sonoma County non-profit, where she continues to make a meaningful impact through her dedication to justice and advocacy.

When you are being harassed by creditors or looking to establish a will or trust, you should turn to the team at the Law Office of James A. Zakasky. The firm offers legal services in the areas of bankruptcy, probate and estate planning. They have years of experience handling cases in California courts. Their team believes in treating clients with respect and care through all steps of their issues. Give them a call today to receive your case evaluation at no charge.

We look forward to personally meeting you virtually or in our Sonoma County office. Contact us today. Noreen is certified by the State Bar as an appellate specialist. She has decades of experience in civil appeals and in civil litigation. As a former State Legislator, Evans offers a unique background and perspective for your case on appeal and at trial. She has argued numerous cases in the state and federal trial and appellate courts and the California Supreme Court, involving land use, environmental law, CEQA, trust litigation, and personal injury litigation. She is the author of numerous pieces of significant legislation, including the Electronic Discovery Act, the Expedited Jury Trial Act, and the Homeowners Bill of Rights, the first law of its kind in the nation providing homeowners certain rights in foreclosure proceedings.. Noreen has been practicing law since 1982. While in law school, she clerked for the Third District Court of Appeal. She served in the California State Legislature for a decade and was responsible for numerous pieces of legislation relating to the administration of justice. In 2012, she was honored by the Chief Justice of the California Supreme Court with the Stanley Mosk Defender of Justice Award. She chaired the State Senate Committee on the Judiciary and served on the Judicial Council for 4 years. She also co-chaired a statewide committee on access to justice.. EDUCATION. Noreen received her BA degree in Government (with honors) in 1978 from California State University, Sacramento. She graduated from University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law in 1981. In her third year at McGeorge, she wrote for and edited the first-ever edition of the Silversheets, a review of Nevada law.. After graduation from law school, Noreen studied International Business Law at the University of Salzburg, Austria, She completed an international law internship in Dublin, Ireland with A & L Goodbody, Solicitors.. EARLY LEGAL CAREER. From 1980-81, Noreen clerked for Justice Edwin Regan of the Third District Court of Appeal in Sacramento.. In 1982, Noreen was hired as an associate at Spridgen, Barrett, Achor, Luckhardt, Anderson, James & Ziegler, at that time the oldest and largest law firm north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Noreen was the firm’s first full-time female litigation attorney.. When the Spridgen firm dissolved later that year, Noreen became a litigation associate with Gray, O’Brien, Watters & Davis. She was made an equity partner in 1987.. PUBLIC SERVICE. In 1993, Noreen was appointed to the Santa Rosa Planning Commission, where she worked extensively with land use planning issues and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). She helped the City adopt its first Child Care Plan and Creek Restoration Plan.. In 1996, Noreen was elected to the Santa Rosa City Council, She served two terms on the City Council. As a City Councilmember, she was responsible for implementing the Creek Restoration Plan, the City’s Bike Plan, working to build the Prince Memorial Greenway on Santa Rosa Creek. Her vision, when first elected, was to build a passenger rail system and restore Santa Rosa’s downtown, including reunifying Courthouse Square. More than 2 decades later, this vision has become a reality with SMART rail service beginning in 2017, and Santa Rosa’s reunified Square.. In 2004, Noreen was elected to represent the 7th Assembly District in the California State Assembly. While in the Assembly, she was appointed by the Speaker to chair the Joint Legislative Committee on Budget in 2008, and charged with balancing the State’s budget during the global economic crisis of 2009/2010.. In 2010, Noreen was elected to the State Senate to represent the 2nd Senate District, including Solano, Napa, Marin, Sonoma, Lake, Mendocino and Humboldt Counties. In 2012, she chaired the Joint Legislative Committee on California’s Foreclosure Crisis, which resulted in the passage of The Homeowners Bill of Rights (AB 278/SB 900). The Homeowners Bill of Rights implements the historic 49-State Attorneys General settlement with five of the national’s largest banks and was the first of its kind in the nation. Noreen also chaired the Joint Legislative Women’s Caucus in 2010-2012 and served on the State Commission on the Status of Women.. From 2010-2014, Noreen chaired the Senate Committee on the Judiciary. and served four years on the Judicial Council, the governing body for all State courts.. In 2011, Noreen was honored as the first and only woman to receive the Judicial Council’s Stanley Mosk Defender of Justice Award for her decades of work ensuring access to justice.. Noreen is a founding Director of the Leadership Institute for Ecology and the Economy, located in Sonoma County and formerly served on the Board of Directors of Greenbelt Alliance.. RECENT LEGAL CAREER. Noreen returned to the full-time practice of law after completing her term in the State Senate in late 2014. Since then, she has been Of Counsel to O'Brien Watters & Davis, LLP, where she has handled numerous civil cases in the trial and appellate courts. Her practice focuses primarily on civil appeals and writs. In 2018, she won a significant victory for a local neighborhood organization in a high-profile matter against the County of Sonoma, based on the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Her clients not only obtained a writ of mandate compelling the County to invalidate its development agreement, but they also recovered all of their fees and costs. Noreen recently successfully argued a groundbreaking case in the 9th Circuit, limiting the IRS' ability to obtain taxpayer records by subpoena. (JB v. United States, 916 F.3d 1161 (9th Cir., 2019.) In addition to her appellate and writ practice, she is representing thousands of local plaintiffs in litigation arising out of the 2017 wildfires in Sonoma, Napa and Mendocino Counties.. PUBLIC OFFICES HELD. 1993-1996 Planning Commissioner, City of Santa Rosa1996-2004 City Councilmember, City of Santa Rosa2004-2010 Assemblymember, CA State Assembly2010-2014 Senator, CA State Senate. COMMITTEES CHAIRED. Assembly Human ServicesAssembly Committee on BudgetJoint Legislative Committee on BudgetSenate Committee on JudiciarySenate Committee on Banking & Financial InstitutionsAssembly Select Committee on WineSenate Select Committee on WineLegislative Women’s Caucus. LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE AND CAUCUS MEMBERSHIPS. Senate Legislative Ethics CommitteeSenate Human ServicesSenate Committee on BudgetSenate Natural ResourcesSenate Governmental OrganizationAssembly JudiciaryAssembly Human ServicesAssembly Committee on BudgetAssembly Committee on Banking & FinanceAssembly Committee on Toxic MaterialsAssembly Governmental OrganizationJoint Committee on Fisheries and AquacultureAssembly Select Committee on Foster CareLegislative Women’s CaucusSenate Rural CaucusSenate Caucus on Ending Poverty and Inequality in California. LEGAL MEMBERSHIPS. Judicial Council 2011- 2014Law Revision Commission 2005-2008Commission on the Status of Women 2006-2014CA Coastal Conservancy 2008--2014CA Bar Association - Current memberSonoma County Bar Association - Current member. SIGNIFICANT LEGAL AWARDS. McGeorge School of Law Distinguished Alumni 2015. California Judges Association, Legislator of the Year 2010Judicial Council, Stanley Mosk Defender of Justice Award 2012Consumer Attorneys of California, Legislator of the Year 2013. SIGNIFICANT LEGISLATION AUTHORED. ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICEElectronic Discovery Act (AB 5 of 2009; now Code of Civil Procedure §§ et seq.) Establishes rules for discovery of electronically-stored information in civil casesExpedited Jury Trial Act (SB 2284 of 2010; now Code of Civil Procedure §§ et seq.) Reduces the number of jurors in small civil casesSmall Claims Court: (AB 712 of 2009 amending Code of Civil Procedure §) Enables Small Claims Courts to grant equitable reliefState Bar Governance Reform: (SB 163 of 2011) Reformed the governance structure of the California State Bar Association, expanding public participation and improving accountability.. FORECLOSURESHomeowners Bill of Rights (SB 900, 2012). WINERIESNon-profit donations: AB 323 (2007) enabling wineries to donate wine to non-profit organizationsWinery picnic areas: AB 2004 (2008) allowing visitors to a winery to drink wine in the winery picnic areaTasting events: AB 2090 (2008) creating a temporary license to allow wine grape commissions, associations and other organizations to organize tasting eventsSecond tasting rooms: AB 1470 (2009) allowing second tasting rooms not located on winery groundsSonoma County wines: AB 1798 (2010) protecting wine produced in Sonoma County by establishing stricter labeling requirements. OTHERVeterans: SB 10 (2011) Permits Allied Councils to represent the interests of veterans in Veterans Homes before the State LegislatureCounty fairs: AB 2258 (2008) protecting county fair funding originating from licensing fees on horseracing eventsConsumer protection: AB 1216 (2009; amending Food & Agriculture Code §29413) requiring labeling for honey produced in CaliforniaCriminal Justice: SB 59 (2013) broadens the statutory definition of rape to include rape by fraud

Theresa Fritz was raised in Brooklyn, New York and received her Bachelor of Liberal Arts Degree, in Political Science and Philosophy, from Binghamton University, after attending a Fine Arts program. She received her law degree from UCLA School of Law. Having been admitted in 1988 to practice law in California, she has over 30 years of experience as an Attorney. While she primarily practices in Northern CA, she advises clients in the Bay Area and throughout California.. Theresa Fritz is bi-lingual, English/Spanish. She has extensive experience in Labor & Employment law. She counsels new and established businesses, advising on the legal aspects of running a business, including start-up, business organizational planning, Board planning, preparing contracts, Handbooks, and employee wage and regulation compliance, with an emphasis on advising and assisting clients to implement preventative measures. She advocates for her clients before government agencies (including the EDD and the Labor Commissioner) and represents Businesses and Non-Profit Organizations (including Churches) in litigation matters as well as Mediations and Arbitrations. Ms. Fritz' Fine Arts background allows for a unique insight into Arts related matters and the representation of Artists, Galleries and Museums.. The Fritz Law Offices, founded in 1993, with her partner, William Fritz, provides its clients legal advise in the areas of business and employment law, Contruction law and Bankruptcy filing.  The firm strives to provide high quality, efficient and personal service. We provide our clients with the peace of mind of knowing that their matter is being handled in a prompt and professional manner. Our firm prides itself with maintaining the latest computer, scanning and on-line technology, which allows us to provide our clients with up-to-date and efficient business and legal services. With personal attention to each and every case, we analyze every stage of a case to minimize potential risks and costly litigation, using current technology and innovative approaches to achieve positive results.

The importance of "justice for all" cannot be understated. My goal is to provide compassionate representation with poise, no matter the charge. May Lady Justice be with you.

Thank you for visiting me on the web. The fact is, you probably aren't here because you're having a great day. People call or investigate law firms when confronted with difficult and sometimes complicated issues, or when they've recognized those issues may be beyond their own ability to resolve. What you need is help. Help that comes in the form of a knowledgeable, professional, confident and experienced legal team that embodies competence and integrity. In every effort I make, I strive to provide the highest quality of legal services available.. As Managing Attorney of our firm, my goal is to exceed your expectations for the resolution you seek. In every service and legal need KCEH fulfills, I direct that our services be efficient and friendly, and that we always consider you and those things you need most. While every case is important, it's equally important to remember that every case is as unique as you are. I prepare your case with this in mind, and I do it well because I've taken the time to understand who you are and what makes your case different. Whether you're an injured party or being sued for an alleged wrong, you'll have our expertise and attention every step of the way.. KCEH maintains deep ties to the communities we serve, personally and professionally. From individuals providing community service, to our firm providing select pro bono services. Each of our attorneys is involved in one or more local, state and/or Federal organizations serving to improve the community, legally and civically.. Please take advantage of my FREE consultation by calling me at or, if you're more comfortable doing so, fill out our online form located on the front page of our website. The form will be reviewed quickly and someone will contact you within 1 business day. Thank you for considering KCEH. I look forward to showing you the depth of our commitment!

Steve Spiegelman Practices Criminal Law, DUI Law, Medical Marijuana Law, Drug Law, Domestic Violence, Suspended Licenses, Serious Felonies. He is not afraid to go to trial and protect your Fourth Amendment Rights. Free consultation. Spanish speaking clients welcome

Since 2003, Banyan Parker has been a prominent attorney in the realm of personal injury law. Her wealth of experience and formidable acumen as a mediator enables her to adeptly steer clients toward achieving fair and just resolutions. Banyan's commitment to her clients is evident in her approach, as she prioritizes their needs and works diligently to secure favorable outcomes. She invites prospective clients to read genuine testimonials from former clients, reflecting her dedication and success in the field. Banyan is available for a FREE consultation, providing an opportunity for individuals to discuss their cases and receive professional guidance tailored to their unique situations.

Since 1995, Attorney Bret E. Campoy has been practicing family law in Santa Rosa, California.. In 2008, he became certified by the State of California as a specialist in this field. Mr. Campoy graduated with distinction from the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law where he was awarded the American Jurisprudence Award in Legal Process and admitted to the Roger J. Traynor Honor Society.. Mr. Campoy is a member of the American Bar Association, the California Bar Association and the Sonoma County Bar Association. He has also been admitted to practice in federal court.. Mr. Campoy has sat on the California Bar Association’s Support North Committee, which made recommendations to the California Bar Association, and the Sonoma County Family Law Committee, which acts as a liaison between the Court and the Family Law Bar.. Prior to beginning his practice in Sonoma County, Mr. Campoy worked with the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office, the United States District Attorney’s Office in Sacramento, and the Marin Family Law Center.

Since 1977, Douglas Provencher has applied his experience and expertise to helping his clients throughout the California Bay Area. His background includes representing individuals and businesses in contract disputes, insolvency cases, professional liability lawsuits, real estate matters and more. He has tried numerous jury and court cases in both state and federal courts with an excellent record of beneficial results. The California State Bar certifies Mr. Provencher as a specialist in Bankruptcy Law. He conducts regular bankruptcy workshops for low-income residents in Marin, Sonoma, Lake and Mendocino Counties as part of the California Rural Legal Assistance office.

My practice is centered in the fields of criminal defense, dui and personal injury.  Whatever area I find myself practicing in, my goal is and always has been to give my clients the most vigorous representation the law allows.  I strive to serve my clients above and beyond normal professional standards.

Mr. Shureen received his Juris Doctorate from Empire College School of Law in 1986 as the valedictorian of his graduating class. Prior to 1994, Doug worked as an insurance claims adjuster handling high stakes environmental litigation. Doug has practiced law since 1994, concentrating on civil litigation, including employment and labor law, trade secrets and misappropriation, personal injury, insurance defense and coverage, and real estate law.. In his employment practice, Mr. Shureen represents employers and employees in counseling and litigation, including claims brought by the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, and the California Labor Commissioner. These cases include wrongful discharge, sexual harassment and discrimination, wage and hour issues, and disability, religious and national origin discrimination.. Mr. Shureen is licensed to practice in all state and federal courts in California. He is a past President of the Sonoma County Bar Association, serving over 1,000 members of the legal profession in Sonoma County.. Doug is also the past president of the Rotary Club of Santa Rosa Sunrise (2017-2018) and remains an active member of the club.

Mr. Chalk has been practicing since 1997. He is a Certified Specialist by the State Bar of California.  Mr. Chalk is active not only in California but on a national scale as well.  Mr. Chalk is Past-President of the California Applicants' Attorneys Association (CAAA) and sits on the Board of Directors for Workers' Injury Law and Advocacy (WILG) a national organization on behalf of injured workers.  If Mr. Chalk is unable to assist you, his vast network of attorneys allows him to refer you to someone who can take your case.

Michelle Dye Neumann resides in Sonoma County California and is the owner of Neumann Law representing employees throughout Northern California. Practicing employment law on behalf of employees for twenty years, Ms. Neumann has tried and won cases in California, Florida, Alabama, Missouri, Minnesota and Nebraska and has obtained millions of dollars in verdicts for employees experiencing discrimination, harassment and retaliation. Ms. Neumann has argued before various state and federal appellate courts as well as the Supreme Court of Missouri and the Supreme Court of Minnesota. Ms. Neumann was certified by the Minnesota State Bar Association as a Labor and Employment Law Specialist,. She is a member of the National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA) and the California Employment Lawyer's Association (CELA).

Max's journey into law was deeply influenced by his own family's experience. In 2015 Max helped his father Edward Bernard move his law practice to Santa Rosa by opening an office in Oakmont where they focused on drafting estate plans, making changes to estate plans, and conservatorship defenses. Inspired by this, Max pursued a career in law with a specific focus on estate planning, driven by a desire to make this process accessible, comfortable, and easy to understand for his future clients.. Max did his AA in Political Science at Santa Rosa Junior College and went on to Empire College School of Law where he graduated Cum Laude and passed the bar on his first attempt.. While in school Max continued to work as a paralegal and law clerk for his father as well as other local attorneys where he gained experience in the areas of Real Property, Tax Law, Business, Contracts, Immigration, and Trust Litigation.. At Bernard Law Office, Max strives to create a warm and welcoming environment where clients feel comfortable discussing their unique circumstances. He believes in taking the time to truly understand each client's goals, concerns, and family dynamics to develop personalized solutions that reflect their wishes and values.. Outside of the office, Max enjoys spending time with his family, exploring the great outdoors, and giving back to the community through tutoring bar prep and law school students. His commitment to serving others extends beyond the legal realm, as he believes in making a positive impact in any way he can.

Kara is a family law attorney who has been practicing for over 13 years. She became a partner with the firm in 2009. Her areas of practice include divorce, legal separation, custody and custody modification, child visitation, child support, spousal support and modification, property division, premarital agreements, postmarital agreements, domestic violence, and restraining orders. Kara’s practice consists of traditional litigation, mediation, and collaborative law.. In 1998, Kara received her Juris Doctor Degree from Santa Clara University School of Law, where she focused her studies in Family and Public Interest Law. Prior to becoming an associate with Conner, Lawrence & Rodney in 2000, Kara was a senior associate at a family law firm in San Jose, California.. Kara is active in the legal community, serving as a leader in various groups. Kara has served as the Chair of the Sonoma County Family Law Committee, as the Family Law Bar Representative on the Sonoma County Bar Association Board of Directors, and as the President of Sonoma County Women in Law. She is currently the liaison between Family Court Services and the Sonoma County Family Law Bar.

Jon Vonder Haar is an experienced counselor, advisor, and trial attorney. His practice focuses on Family Law, Employment Law and General Litigation. He is responsible for all aspects of a claim or defense, including initial investigation and evaluation, strategy, settlement negotiations and trial.Jon is skilled in negotiating and resolving complex legal and factual issues. He is admitted to practice in all of the Courts in California, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, and he has practiced in most of the western United States and elsewhere by admission pro hac vice or by direct application to the particular Federal District Court.

Jennifer Applegate has been practicing family law in Sonoma County since 2008. After spending several years as a partner in a small firm, she now runs a solo practice out of a charming downtown office. Jennifer has a reputation as being a lawyer who's good at settling cases, and someone you don't want to go up against in court. She's committed to reaching a fair and equable settlement with a minimum of litigation, but when it's required, she goes to the mat for her clients! Jennifer understands the most effective way to present facts and arguments in court, and has a good reputation with my judges, commissioners, and colleagues. Most of all, she levels with her clients, telling them what to expect and which issues aren't worth fighting over -- so you get good value for money, and you don't make litigation even more contentious.. Consultations are offered at a reduced rate.

Jenni E. Klose is a Real Estate attorney and the principal attorney at the Law Offices of Jenni E. Klose in Santa Rosa, California. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). After undergraduate, she went on to complete her Juris Doctorate (J.D.) and Indiana University, Bloomington School of Law.. Jenni E. Klose has been licensed to practice law in California for 13 years. In addition to Real Estate Law, Jenni E. Klose handles Business and Government law matters at the Law Offices of Jenni E. Klose.

If you are buying or selling real estate, I am the right person for the job. Focusing exclusively on real estate purchase and sale transactions. Flat-fee private-party off-market real estate sales as an attorney, and on-market listings as a broker/REALTOR for buyers and sellers. Free consultation.

I love my work, but I also love to play.  You can find me mountain biking, playing in a men's baseball league, throwing frisbee, running, playing in my band, and generally just having fun with my kids and my family.  It is important to take time to play.  Unfortunately, too many times we let the stress of everyday life take over and forget the therapuetic qualities of playing.  I encourage my clients to take time and play even though they are going through what likely is the single most difficult time in their life becasue it allows them to obtain clarity, which is so important when facing some of the most significant and difficult decisions they will ever make.

I love living and practicing law in Sonoma County! I have been practicing law since 2002. I grew up in Novato, CA and attended Santa Rosa J.C. then transferred to Arizona State University studying English and Political Science for upper division and then staying for law school, but I always knew I would return to the Bay Area after law school. I enjoy all aspects of litigation, but my favorite part of practicing law is the research and writing. I enjoy exploring Sonoma County and Northern California with my husband Steve. I love traveling near and far when I can (trying to get at least a few days of Snowboarding in each season), but also enjoy weekends at home with movies or a good book.

I knew my passion was criminal law from my first day of law school. I was able to intern with the Sonoma County Public Defenders Office for three years during school which only cemented my desire to continue helping those in need. I understand the stress and concern that comes with facing criminal charges. I know the courtrooms, I know the process and I know that I can help you. Don't waste time, contact me today so that I can begin protecting your rights.

I have been practicing family law since 1997. I am a member of the American Bar Association, the California Bar Association, and the Sonoma County Bar Association. Prior to commencing practice in Sonoma County, I worked with the Marin Family Law Center assisting clients in need of family law services who had limited incomes.. Currently, I serve as a volunteer panelist for the Sonoma County Courts and conduct Settlement Conferences for contested Family Law matters. I have served as President and Director of Sonoma County Women in Law and was a member of the Sonoma County Family Law Best Practices Committee.. In addition to training in collaborative law and completing the San Francisco Bar Mediation training, I have been appointed by the Sonoma County Superior Court to serve as a private judge yielding another perspective to any family law matter.. I have skillfully litigated hundreds of cases and, in addition to providing legal services in the courtroom, I provide inspired mediation services to assist families in settling their own disputes with expertise, respect and compassion.

I came to California to study law at the University of Santa Clara, not realizing I would stay.  After law school, I practiced in San Jose at a medium sized, commercial litigation firm for 3 years, and then moved to Santa Rosa, where I have lived and practiced law since 1990.  I love the wine country, with all of its beauty and culture.  The food and wine are unbeatable.  I feel privileged to practice law and raise a family in an area that is so beautiful.. When I went to law school, I thought I would become a prosecutor of crimes, a District Attorney.  Instead, I fell in love with personal injury work while working as a law clerk for Joe Carcione on the Peninsula.  So now I prosecute personal injury claims.  I love my work!. I have taken many cases to trial, when I've had no choice; but of course more than 95% of my cases do settle without trial.   I believe strongly that potential clients should hire only personal injury attorneys who are willing to try cases, and who have tried cases, preferably to verdict.  My two cents, as they say.