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I have been a tireless advocate for criminal cases involving substance abuse and mental health issues for almost 25 years.  I look forward to speaking with you directly about your criminal matter and offer a free consultation.

I graduated from Loyola Law School in 1995 and I have handled thousands of misdemeanor, felony, and juvenile cases.  I have a proven track record of client satisfaction and winning the best results for my clients.

I began my career in criminal defense by being my Criminal Procedure professor's teaching assistant in law school.  After graduating in 1997, I worked at an appellate firm in San Francisco while awaiting Bar results.  At this firm, I worked on several appeals of clients facing the death penalty, and worked on the appeal for one of the Mendendez brothers.  It was here I learned all about the appellate process, and loved it.. After passing the Bar (1st time), I went to the San Francisco Public Defender's Office as a certified/licensed intern, and started handling cases of my own.  Before long I went to Humboldt County to work as a Deputy Public Defender, where I handled all manner of misdemeanors and felonies, in addition to juvenile and dependency  cases.  I then transferred to the Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office, where I had a near-100% acquittal rate.  I loved this position, and thoroughly learned the process and procedure in Los Angeles County Courts (as an aside, I would advise hiring a lawyer who has been either a District Attorney or a Public Defender, without question.  Lawyers who go straight into private practice, in my experience, do not sufficiently know "the ropes," if you will).. I went into private practice after a number of years, and worked for the firm of Trutanich-Michel, where I specialized in firearm-related matters in both state and federal court.  I also wrote several writs and appeals, and was a panel member for an MCLE educational seminar.  My section was "Firearms: possession, use and the law.". Since then, I have ran my own law firm, and handled all manner of cases in Los Angeles, Orange, Santa Barbara, San Bernadino and Riverside counties.  I take cases to trial more than any other private lawyer I know.  This is because I charge very reasonable and fair rates and, most importantly, begin preparing a case a case for trial right from the outset.  It is by preparing a case for trial that you are able to get the most beneficial plea agreements for your client, as you are then able to systematically point out the weaknesses in the case to the prosecutor or, as often happens, get positive results by trying the case before a jury.. I handle all manner of criminal cases, everything from a DUI and DMV proceedings to Murder.  I also have had the opportunity to take many family law matters in recent years, and am proficient in that area as well.  I give free consultations to all clients, so give us a call whenever you or a loved one need assistance.  We are here to help!

I became an attorney to stand up for those who cannot stand up for themselves. As a person born in the Islamic Republic of Iran, I saw how people would get arrested for nothing more than their religious beliefs. I saw those same people not have access to an attorney and the Court system. What I can provide to my clients is a promise that I will be their voice in the criminal justice system and do everything in my power to prevent them from being treated as just another case number, rather than a human being.

I am also member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association where I serve as a member of the Bench and Bar Committee. The Bench and Bar Committee serves as a liaison between the judges and the attorneys which practice as members of the LACBA. I am also a former director of the South Bay Bar Association where I chaired the litigation committee. I have served on numerous charitable foundations including the Peninsula Education Foundation where I served as trustee and chaired the endowment committee.. I have taught and lectured other attorneys at California Mandatory Continuing Legal Education courses on topics ranging from phantom income, complex cash flow and business valuations to domestic violence and child custody.. In my spare time I enjoy traveling with my wife Linda and three beautiful children Taylor, Ashley and Derek. I am also an avid waterman and enjoy surfing and sailing.

Hofer & Harris and Grace Lou Law have merged to become Pacific Coast Legacy Partners a boutique estate planning and administration firm with offices in Manhattan Beach and Torrance. Partners Eric Harris and Grace Lou offer lifelong, relationship-based legal guidance to protect your family, your assets, and your legacy — with compassion and expertise when it matters most.

Gerald Agnew has successfully tried over 100 civil jury trials representing consumers and their families in catastrophic injury and wrongful death actions involving defective products, construction accidents, premises, bicycle and vehicular accidents, medical malpractice, elder abuse and other acts of negligence. Mr. Agnew graduated from Southwestern Law School in 1974, cum laude, in the top 10 of his graduating class. He served as Editor-in-chief of the Law Review. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Trial Advocates; a Master in the American Inns of Court; and a Fellow in the International Academy ofTrial Lawyers. In 1986, Mr. Agnew served as the youngest President of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA), then known as LATLA, the largest local trial bar in the country. He was also President of the South Bay Bar Association in 1997 and is currently President of the Western Trial Lawyers Association.. In 1979, Mr. Agnew was chosen by CAALA as "Trial Lawyer ofthe Year," its youngest recipient. Verdictum Juris named him as the "Southern California Plaintiff Trial Lawyer of the Year," and California Lawyer has listed him as one of California's "most respected plaintiff trial lawyers." He is regarded as one of the "Top 100 Super Lawyers in Southern California" (top 5%) for the years 2006 through 2011 and has most recently been considered one ofthe "Top 10 Super Lawyers in Southern California" for 2011. Mr. Agnew has also been recognized as one of the "Best Lawyers in America" for the past 18 years and has met the standards of excellence of the American Trial Lawyers Association for selection to its ratings for the "Top 100 Trial Lawyers."

Founder Eileen Kendall, like many entrepreneurs, decided it was finally time to make the leap. Having worked for national and prominent local litigation firms for many years, Eileen launched Kendall Law in 2016 bringing along more than 13 years of litigation experience and an intense commitment to being easily accessible and highly responsive to clients — a firm where you can get a hold of your attorney, who actually returns your calls, and doesn’t “fight” for you by simply sending letters for months on end.. We specialize in helping individuals, real estate professionals, and business owners in all aspects of real estate, contract, and business litigation.. We are a woman-owned business based in Torrance,  serving clients throughout the South Bay, Los Angeles and Southern California.. Understanding how emotional and time consuming litigation can be on both sides, we try to resolve all matters as cost effectively as possible. We’re here to listen to your needs and help you through the litigation process to reach your goals.. Call us today at or set up a consultation. We look forward to helping you!

Former Criminal Prosecutor, now successful Criminal Defense Attorney. For 15 years, I prosecuted some of the most violent criminal offenders in Los Angeles County. Now, I 'm using my experiences as a veteran prosecutor to help people like you who have been charged with a crime. I handle all types of criminal defense from misdemeanor drunk in public to felonies including sex crimes and murder. I tried over 60 jury trial, including rapes, murders, gang cases.  I know how the police investigate these cases and what the prosecutor will require to charge you with a crime. The relationships I have formed, coupled with the respect I've earned, will get you the results you need to gain back your life and freedom.

Experienced Bankruptcy attorney providing client representation in Bankruptcy matters in Chapter 7 and 13 cases, throught Central, Southern and Nothern California.. Additionally, through our office at LOOM LEGAL, A P.C., Mr. Moezzi also provides appearances representation for pending bankruptcy matters for other attorneys. Servicing the Los Angeles, Riverside and Santa Ana court houses, we can help provide representation when your calendar, case load or other matters do not permit your own attorneys appearance. Contact us at or at for additional questions, scheduling and representation.

Donna Kay Cloer, Esq., has successfully and passionately defended the rights of the injured person for the past 18 plus years. She went to law school to defend the rights of those without a voice and injured. She has successfully recovered millions of dollars for her clients.. Donna is a litigator at heart. She has been a litigation and trial attorney since 2001. She is known as a fierce litigator and a dedicated advocate for her clients. She is exceptionally skilled and knowledgeable in and out of the court room. Her areas of expertise and practice include Workers’ Compensation, employment law and personal injury.. Donna graduated cum laude from Oakland University located in Auburn Hills, Michigan, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resources and a Minor in General Business. During her undergraduate studies, she was inducted into the Golden Key National Honor Society.. Donna attended Southwestern University School of Law, Los Angeles, where she obtained her Juris Doctorate degree in December 2001.. During her studies at Southwestern School of Law, she was the recipient of a merit scholarship. While in law school, Donna worked as a certified extern for the Torrance City Attorney’s Office in the Criminal division. While working at the City Attorney’s Office, she assisted in all phases of prosecution and managed the arraignment calendar for criminal violations. Additionally, Donna independently decided administrative review of appeal. Also, during her studies, Donna worked as an extern for Studies USA (now known as Universal Studios), where she assisted in drafting employment contracts and edited scripts for television programs.. Donna is a member of the California State Bar and is admitted to practice in all courts of the State of California, including the United States District Court for the Central District of California.. When not practicing law, Donna enjoys spending time with her husband, Bob, son, Bobby, dog, Mittens, and cat, Hermes.

Don Hammond is the best Criminal defense Attorney in California having years of experience in dealing with criminal defense cases. Whether you are looking for Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Post Conviction Relief or a Traffic Defense Attorney, we are always available to assist you in these legal matters. Whether it’s a first time DUI, case of domestic violence or a sexualt assault, we protect and find justice for our clients. We are familiar with the in depth procedure of police investigations which is our secret weapon when it comes to save you in the court.

Deirdre O'Connor's practice is exclusively focused on representing the most vulnerable, the factually innocent.  Deirdre is an experienced and successfully criminal defense trial lawyer and post-conviction attorney, who, since 2015, has used her trial skills to also litigate civil claims on behalf of exonerees.  Deirdre is a Board Certified Expert in Criminal Trial and was the recipient of the 2015 CLAY Awards (Attorney of the Year).  She is the Founder and Owner of Seamus Law.. Criminal Trial; Criminal Appeals; Habeas Petitions; Petitions for Factual Innocence; Civil Rights Law Suits. Deirdre is currently accepting new factually innocent clients for criminal trials, direct appeals from their California wrongful conviction, Habeas Corpus Petitions, Petitions for Factual Innocence, Penal Code 4900 Claims, and Civil Rights Suits for exonerees.

Como abogado, me esfuerzo por ayudar a aquellos que están en necesidad. Personalmente, creo que la ley de bancarrota es un medio seguro, legal y eficiente para tener un nuevo comienzo en América. Su satisfacción y alivio financiero es mi objetivo personal.  Todos merecemos una segunda oportunidad, incluso cuando se trata de nuestras finanzas.. Cuando tenía catorce años de edad, vine a los Estados Unidos para vivir con mi madre, que acababa de adaptarse a su nueva vida en América. Como inmigrantes, hemos encontrado los muchos esfuerzos que muchos de los miembros de la comunidad hispana han experimentado. Mi madre me ha inspirado a ser una persona trabajadora de honestidad e integridad. Estoy decidido a ayudar a aquellos que están bajo la presión de adaptarse a un nuevo comienzo.. Asistí y me gradué de la Universidad Estatal de California de Long Beach con un Bachillerato en Filosofía. En 2012, obtuve un J.D. de Chapman University School of Law. Como abogado, la importancia de mi éxito es la prosperidad de mis clientes. Es en mi mejor y más importante interés proporcionar a mis clientes una práctica eficiente de la Ley de Bancarrota que otorgará a mis clientes una oportunidad para un nuevo comienzo. Soy un Creyente de Dios a través del nombre de Jesús, y es un honor poder ayudar a aquellos que están pasando por tiempos difíciles en sus vidas. Con el aprecio y respeto por mis clientes, mi equipo y yo entregaremos un servicio sincero y honesto a lo mejor de nuestras habilidades

Born and raised in the South Bay area of Los Angeles, Hannah Nachef graduated magna cum laude from the University of Southern California in 2015, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Politics, and Law and Middle East Studies. With aspirations of becoming a plaintiff-side trial lawyer, Hannah enrolled in the USC Gould School of Law. In addition to her regular course load, she was a member of the Hale Moot Court Honors Program.. While earning her law degree, Hannah completed a Master of Public Policy graduate program at USC and was managing editor of the USC Public Diplomacy Magazine. She has also served as a consulting team member for the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs and as the Strategic Director of the West Coast COVID-19 Help Guide.. Prior to joining Booth Law, Hannah handled probate cases for a small law firm.. Since joining Booth Law in 2020, Hannah has played a major role in a number of cases. She has lead the firm’s work on behalf of men who suffered sexual abuse while in the Boy Scouts.. In her free time, Hannah freelances as an artful, cheese and charcuterie caterer and jazz singer.

Born and raised in Palmdale, California, Ms. Sanchez attended the University of Southern California, graduating with honors, with a Bachelor of Arts in English, in 2010. She then worked at Booth & Koskoff for two years as a law clerk, during which time she discovered a passion for representing catastrophically-injured people and became a very valuable part of our trial team.. Anxious to start her legal career as soon as possible, Ms. Sanchez entered Southwestern Law School's rigorous accelerated SCALE program, in which students complete three years of law school courses in just two years. In addition to her regular course load, she was a member of the Trial Advocacy Honors Program and worked as an extern at the L.A. County District Attorney's office, gaining valuable courtroom experience. Ms. Sanchez received the very highest grade in six of her courses and graduated magna cum laude in 2014.. Ms. Sanchez re-joined Booth & Koskoff, as an attorney, right after law school. Because of her prior experience at the firm and her exemplary academic background, she has been able to jump right in and take on responsibilities and a workload well beyond what is typical for a young lawyer. In addition to handling her own caseload, she has played a key role in a number of cases that have resulted in seven-figure settlements, including cases involving sexual abuse, products liability and police negligence.. Ms. Sanchez has developed a particular expertise in cases involving the sexual and physical abuse of children in foster care or other dependency situations. Her passion for helping these vulnerable children extends beyond her legal work and includes volunteering as a Court Appointed Special Advocate ("CASA") for children in foster care.. In her spare time, Ms. Sanchez enjoys cheering for USC football, reading and spending time with her family.

Born and raised in Kentucky, Mr. Bolender joined the Air Force Reserves after high school, receiving an honorable discharge in 1984.  He earned a Bachelors of Arts from California State University Northridge in 1991, and a law degree from Southwestern University School of Law in 1994. He owned and operated an insurance litigation firm (Bolender & Associates) in Torrance from 2001 to 2013, acting as insurance coverage counsel for several out-of-state excess and surplus lines carriers. Mr. Bolender employed over 50 individuals during this period. Mr. Bolender is active in the South Bay Bar Association and the local Benjamin Aranda III chapter of the American Inns of Court. He has lived in the South Bay since 1989, and he presently lives in Torrance with his wife and two children. He enjoys traveling, as well as CrossFit and recreational tennis in the South Bay of Los Angeles, California.

Bob Amador’s practice is based in Los Angeles County, California where he specializes in healthcare law, business law, collections, and litigation.  Bob was formerly an associate at Paul, Hastings Janofsky & Walker and Jeffer, Mangels Butler & Mitchell, two large Los Angeles business law firms. Subsequently, Bob went in-house and was Chief Legal Counsel at Travelers Health Network a subsidiary of The Travelers Corporation.  Thereafter he joined Maxicare Health Plans, Inc., a large publicly traded health maintenance organization where he was Vice-president and Associate General Counsel. Since 2000, Bob has been in private practice representing numerous businesses and healthcare providers and entities, big and small, and is a founding partner of Amador Kelly, LLP and the founding shareholder of Amador Law Coporation.. Mr. Amador has spoken at numerous seminars, including at the National Health Lawyers conference, Whittier Law School, California Association of HMOs and the Healthcare Financial Management Association.. Mr. Amador has also written and published numerous articles in the health law field.. Mr. Amador received his J.D. degree from Stanford University in Palo Alto, California and his B.A. in Government from Pomona College in Claremont, California.  Bob is admitted to practice before the California Supreme Court, the U.S. Supreme Court, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S District Court for the Northern, Central and Southern Districts of California. Mr. Amador is married with two children. He is a competitive tennis player and avid backpacker and reader.

Author of over 1,750 published articles about DUI, domestic violence, theft, drug offenses, sex offenses and other areas of criminal defense, including resentencing, Greg Hill defends those accused of such crimes in the Torrance and Long Beach areas, as well as other areas.  Greg grew up in the Torrance and Long Beach area, before leaving for college in Annapolis, Maryland.  After graduating from college (the U.S. Naval Academy), Greg went throughThe Basic School (TBS) in Quantico, Virginia, and then through flight school in Pensacola, Florida for about two years.  After earning his wings, he spent about a year in Whidbey Island, Washington, learning to fly the EA-6B Prowler and learning about electronic warfare.  Upon finishing the training in Washington, he went straight to the Persian Gulf for Operation Desert Shield and then, Operation Desert Storm in 1990/1991.  After this deployment and combat, he spent another six years in the Marine Corps, deploying to Japan, Korea, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, Cuba and various places across the U.S.  While in the Marines, he earned an MBA from Boston University.. Once he left the Marine Corps, as a Captain, he entered law school at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles.  Three years later, he graduated and took the Bar Exam, passing it on his first try despite having monocleosis.. Since passing the Bar in 1998, he has taken many cases to jury trial and bench trial, although most have resolved short of trial. He has been lucky enough to learn from some great lawyers and thereby develop my skills. He learns omething new every single day in practicing law.  Often it is just a better way to argue a point.  Other times, it is a case that says exactly what he needs for a client with a similar problem.  He thoroughly enjoys helping people resolve problems, whether it be a civil or criminal matter.. Outside of his practice, he has three children and a family to support.  His son graduated from the University of Michigan (Ross School of Business) and his two daughters are finishing up college now - one is a senior at Syracuse (Newhouse School of Communications) and one is a junior at SMU in Dallas.  Greg's wife is a law school graduate as well.

At the Law Offices of Paul R. Markley, we have RECOVERED MILLIONS of dollars for our clients in personal injury settlements and verdicts. In doing so, we have won cases other lawyers have turned down to help change our clients' lives. Our formula for success is simple, extensive experience (over 25 years) in personal injury; investment of significant resources in our cases, quality of our work and excellence in the results.. We handle a broad range of personal injury claims for serious and fatal injuries, including brain and spinal cord injuries, burns, and paralysis. From our offices, we handle cases throughout California; and have handled cases in communities in other states including Arizona, Nevada, Iowa, Nebraska, and Missouri.. If you suspect your injury was the result of the negligence of another or from a medical mistake contact our office. We will review your case and protect your rights. We will provide an exceptional level of support throughout the legal proceedings to ensure that you receive the maximum recovery to which you are entitled. If applicable, we will assist in seeing that your recovery is placed in a trust account or annuity for lifetime payments.

As a former Deputy District Attorney that has prosecuted over a thousand cases I know what it takes to attack the Prosecution's case. I dedicate my time and effort on ensuring my client's get the justice they deserve. I enjoy speaking with my clients directly and hearing their stories instead of having them speak to paralegals like other offices. I treat every case now matter how big or small as if it's my own family member's. I stand by the motto that, "Defense Wins Games, Not Offense!"

Anh Stenzel is an experienced and knowledgeable attorney with over a decade of experience in family law.  As the principal for Regal Law & Mediation, APC, Stenzel handles divorce, separation, custody, support, premarital agreements and estate plans for clients from various walks of life. If you need legal representation with focuses on your objectives and budget, you can count on RLM to provide strategic and customized legal services to protect your rights and your family.

After spending nearly a decade as a prosecutor for the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, Pat Carey opened his own crimimal defense practice in 2014 out of Torrance, California serving state and federal criminal defendants. While based in Los Angeles county in Southern California, Attorney Pat Carey has experience in a wide range of cases nationwide.. Pat Carey is a California Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist and has been honored as a Top 100 National Trial Lawyer multiple years running.  As a Criminal Law specialist, he is in an elite group with less than 1% of lawyers in California.  With a vast experience of over 60 criminal jury trials as a prosecutor ranging from DUIs, domestic violence, and murder cases,  Pat also handled 75 juvenile adjucation trials in juvenile court in Los Angeles County.  Pat further has extensive experience conducting over 1,600 felony preliminary hearings.. Pat Carey brings his insider prosecution knowledge and long-standing legal relationships to the defense side of the table to fight relentlessly for his clients.. One of Pat's murder cases while a Deputy District Attorney was featured on NBC's Dateline.  Additionally, Pat was featured on Fox News discussing pertinent criminal defense issues.  He has earned not guilty verdicts for his clients in his last two jury trials, one of which resulted in his client's acquittal and immediate release from prison.

After going through my own divorce in my early-20s at the Torrance courthouse, I went to law school, became an attorney, and I immediately established a family law office in Torrance to guide other families in their familial breakups. After 10 years of grueling court battles, and after I became a parent to young children, I made a conscientious decision to step away from the courtroom and work with families using mediation and collaborative divorce principles of conflict resolution. I counsel clients about the benefits of mediation and collaborative approaches so they may understand the legal framework and begin to start making cohesive and informed decisions about their children, property, and lives.. In situations in which the family intentionally stays out of court, the end result of the case is typically less stressful, more cost-effective, more quickly resolved, and the family’s privacy can be maintained. I whole-heartedly endorse principles of collaborative divorce and mediation for families whose shared goal is to stay out of court, keep attorney’s fees low, manage the trauma of the breakup in a healthy ways, and preserve and strengthen the family bonds.. I am a member of A Better Divorce, Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association, Collaborative Practice California (CP Cal), International Association of Collaborative Professionals (IACP), and Bruin Professionals. I volunteer as the Family Law Chair of the Board of Directors for the South Bay Bar Association.

About the FirmA team with 20+ years of Combined Trial and Litigation Experience. In addition to being fierce advocates in disputed divorce and family law matters, Roxas Law provides conflict resolution services as an alternative to costly court battles. Our philosophy is to work with clients to resolve their disputes in the most organized, timely, cost efficient and effective manner possible. Our Attorney Mediator is committed to helping families facilitate out-of-court agreements mediating issues involving divorce, paternity, child custody and visitation, parenting plan, child support, spousal support, and asset division. We work with low or high conflict clients to resolve their disputes privately and economically. Rather than “airing your dirty laundry” in court, all discussions and communications in mediation are privileged and confidential.. About the PartnerSandy K. Roxas, Esq. is admitted to practice law in California and the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. Sandy graduated from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Cum Laude. She received her law degree from Chapman University School of Law, where she was the Managing Editor of the Chapman Law Journal and the Co-Founding President of the Asian Pacific American Law Student Organization. Sandy was also a scholarship recipient of the Orange County Asian American Bar Association as well as a bar stipend recipient of the Orange County Women Lawyers Association. During law school, Sandy served as a Judicial law clerk for the Honorable Candice Beason of the Los Angeles Superior Court, a law clerk for the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office, and worked as a paralegal in a litigation firm.. Since 2004, Sandy has zealously litigated family law matters, including but not limited to, divorce, legal separation, nullity of marriage, paternity, child custody, child support, spousal support, property division, domestic violence restraining orders, and civil harassment restraining orders. She has also successfully mediated family law cases for low and high conflict clients, defended clients in criminal matters, and represented victims of hate crimes.. Community ServiceSandy remains committed to the community in several ways. In her free time, she mentors college graduates and law students. She has awarded annual financial scholarships to graduating seniors from Carson High School since 2009. She has spoken at numerous Career Nights – at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. She is currently the Chairperson of the Philippine American Bar Association’s non-profit/community outreach arm, The PABA Foundation. She is also a Lifetime Member of the Philippine American Bar Association. Additionally, she is a Mock Trial coach at one of the schools in the Palos Verdes Peninsula United School District. Since 2013, Sandy has sponsored outreach programs such as “Slippers for Kids” and “Apples for Kids,” providing much needed slippers and apples for impoverished children in the Philippines – most whom have never in their lives owned a pair of slippers or tasted an apple. Sandy continues to sponsor international outreach programs by providing water pumps, donating food and school supplies to impoverished families and their children in the Philippines.. MediaSandy has been featured on the Dr. Phil Show, in KTLA 5 News, Fox News, the Daily Breeze, Asian Journal, Tayo News, Weekend Balita, The May Lee Show, Halo Halo with Kat Iniba, and for her pro-bono work against racism and xenophobia. In 2020, Sandy issued a Call For Action to the Mayor of the City of Torrance, the Torrance City Attorney, and Chief of the Torrance Police Department to arrest and prosecute Lena Hernandez for her criminal acts of assault, battery, criminal threats, and child endangerment fueled against Asian-American victims.. LanguagesMembers of Roxas Law speak English, Chinese-Cantonese, and Tagalog.