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We deliver effective, reliable legal representation for families facing criminal charges or accusations. Our clients trust us to defend their freedom and future, and that of their families, as if they were our own, and in each case, we bring the knowledge, experience, and judgment to bear to obtain the best result possible. We deliver excellence in representation, a commitment to your cause, and the best lawyers, experts, and investigators in the Central Valley. In other words, we will make every effort to obtain the right result for our clients.. After graduating from the University of San Francisco School of Law in 2005, Jamil first went to work for a large and prestigious real estate law firm in the Bay Area. From there, in January 2007, Jamil was hired as a criminal prosecutor for the Tulare County District Attorney’s Office. Over the next 12 plus years, Jamil rose the ranks of the office and was made a supervising district attorney in August 2016. As a prosecutor, Jamil tried numerous major-crimes felony trials, including homicide, attempt homicide, 1st Degree home-invasion burglaries, robberies, felony assault on police-officers and gang enhancements. Jamil was also named the county law-enforcement gang task-force coordinator.. In June 2019, Jamil started his private criminal defense practice. Since then, he’s handled approximately hundreds of felony and misdemeanor cases. In private practice, Jamil has applied his expertise in major litigation to help countless families successfully get through very difficult times. For example, Jamil has achieved not-guilty verdicts and dismissals in cases involving murders charges, rape allegations and felony assaults.

VISALIA ATTORNEY. Websites:. D. Steven Yahnian, Attorney at Law, JD, CPA (California), LLM (Tax),  has been a member of the California State Bar since 1980.  In addition, Mr. Yahnian is one of a small group of attorneys who are California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization Certified Specialists both in Taxation Law, as well as Estate Planning, Trusts, and Probate Law.  Mr. Yahnian is the only attorney in Tulare County and Kings County with both designations. YAHNIAN LAW CORPORATION specializes in providing legal advice and solutions in the following areas:

Victoria Denalee Vertner is a seasoned attorney with over a decade of experience, specializing in criminal law. A graduate of Santa Clara University Law School, she was raised in the Bay Area by a family of criminal defense lawyers who imparted a strong sense of justice and analytical her career, Ms. Vertner has successfully represented clients across multiple California counties in a diverse array of criminal cases, ranging from DUI and domestic violence to more severe offenses like attempted murder. She has demonstrated skill in crafting effective legal motions, including those aimed at suppressing from criminal law, Ms. Vertner is adept in family law, dependency cases, and select civil litigation. She also offers expertise in business law, particularly in contract drafting and employment issues. During the pandemic, she gained specialized experience advising cannabis in both Spanish and Italian, Ms. Vertner has effectively served numerous Spanish-speaking clients and has also assisted Italian-speaking individuals.

Tulare County criminal defense attorney Greg Hagopian is a former prosecutor for the district attorney’s office and a graduate of Loyola Law School, one of the country’s top law schools. Mr. Hagopian has been involved in criminal cases involving DUI, sex crimes, domestic violence, drug crimes, and much more. Having worked as both a prosecutor and defender, he has keen insight in the California legal system and the methodologies used by the district attorney’s office. Mr. Hagopian is also well-versed in the realm of expungement, and has helped countless clients resume life with a clean start by having their conviction and arrest erased from their record. All clients of The Law Office of Gregory Hagopian work directly with Mr. Hagopian himself and he is available for free consultation.

Serving Tulare and Kings Counties (Se habla espanol) for Divorce, Family Law Domestic Violence Cases, Custody Disputes, Visitation Orders, Emergency Orders, Child/Spousal Support, Domestic Violence, Protective/Restraining Orders, Business and Property Issues/Division, Guardianships, and Adoptions since 1998.. Domestic violence allegations can have a significant and long-lasting affect on your ability to have contact with your children. California law has no tolerance for acts of domestic violence.  If you are the victim of domestic violence or if you have been wrongly accused of domestic violence... I CAN HELP.  Do not underestimate the power of a Restraining Order or the devastating consequences of one being issued against you.

Scott Lyons was admitted to the State Bar of California in July of 1982, and has been practicing ever since in a wide area of law. His areas of focus and expertise are Bankruptcy Law, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family Law and Civil Litigation. During his legal career Scott Lyons has had over 1,400 jury and bench trials, demonstrating his willingness to take actions all the way to trial if necessary. Scott Lyons owns and operates his office at 1010 West Main Street in Visalia, California with his son, Louis Lyons. In July of 2014, Scott Lyons opened two additional office locations in both Hanford and Porterville, in order to better serve the residents of Tulare County and Kings County.

Russell C. Miller graduated from Point Loma Nazarene College in 1995 and straight out of college joined the Law Firm as a computer whiz and Estate Planning Paralegal. In 2000, he graduated from the San Joaquin College of Law and has been practicing Estate Planning and Elder Law ever since. After years of grooming to take over, Russell now handles the marketing of the firm. Also, he has helped create several thousand estate plans for clients throughout the Central Valley. Every person or couple attending the Seminar will be given an opportunity to come in for a free consultation with John or Russell, where any and all of your questions will be answered. Russell is also a proud member of WealthCounsel and the Advisors Forum, a group of the best Estate Planning minds from all over the United States. Also, Russell is a member of Lawyers with Purpose, another national group of Elder Law attorney’s who help client’s protect their assets from the high costs of long term care.

My areas of practice include estate planning, trust administration, probate, business law, and real estate law.  I spealize in elder Medi-Cal planning.  Being raised in the Central Valley I learned the value of hard work and honest dealings.  After graduating from Mt. Whitney High School in 1989, I attended the University oif Southern California where I was a member of the Men's Water Polo team and a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity, serving as its President during my Junior and Senior years.  In 1993, I graduated from USC with a Bachelor's of Science Degree from the Marshall School of Business with an emphasis in Marketing.. I returned to my roots in the Central Valley after graduation from USC and became owner of Exeter Auto Supply in Exeter, California, where I developed my busines skills and guided the company until I sold the business in 2014 in order to pursue a career as an attorney.. While maintaining my business, I attended Northwestern California University School of Law and graduated in 2016 after earning my Juris Doctorate degree.. After selling Exeter Auto Supply, I served attorney Harold L. Rollin as an intern where I assited Mr. Rollin in Civil Litigation matters.. In 2016, I moved to the Sherwood Law Offices where I worked as a law clerk for attorney Peter A. Sherwood while studying for the Bar Exam.. I became an Associate Attorney at Sherwood Law Office after passing the Bar Exam in 2017.  In 2022, I became a partner at the Law Offices of Sherwwod & Marvin.  In addition, I am also currently In-House Counsel for Graham & Associates assiting them with their legal needs relating to Commercial and Agricultural real estate transactions.

Mr. Lokhandwala earned a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law in 2016 and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of California, Los Angeles, where he was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, graduating summa cum laude in 2012.. Mr. Lokhandwala is licensed to practice law in two states, including California. He is also admitted to the bar of the United States Supreme Court, the federal Northern and Eastern District Courts of California and the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. He has extensive civil litigation experience at both the trial and appellate court levels, and experience with complex legal matters involving public employment law, constitutional law, corporate compliance, insurance coverage and real property law. He regularly attends City Council meetings as a Deputy City Attorney and assists various special districts as Deputy General Counsel.. During his time at UC Berkeley Law School, Mr. Lokhandwala served as Director of the Local Economies and Enterprise Program and the South Asian Law Students Association, as well as Associate Editor to one of UC Berkeley Law School’s premier law journals, and Co-Chairperson for the 2015 California Water Law Symposium.. Mr. Lokhandwala serves on the executive board of the Tulare County Bar Association, the steering committee for Central California Legal Service’s expansion of pro-bono services to Tulare and Kings Counties, the global advisory board for "Food Not Bombs" with autonomous chapters operating in approximately 1,000 cities across more than 65 countries, and is a member of Visalia’s County Center Rotary.

Mr. Diaz has almost two (2) decades of working experience as an attorney for local government agencies, nonprofits and private parties in transactional matters and civil litigation. He has a successful record of obtaining favorable judgments and settlements for his clients. Mr. Diaz is also experienced with civil writs and appeals. He formerly served as Deputy County Counsel and Deputy City Attorney, including long-term concurrent services to several cities, a public utility district, a fire protection district, a community services district and a local health care district. He presently serves as District General Counsel for various public agencies within Tulare, Kings and Fresno counties. Mr. Diaz has extensive experience with public agency, land-use and real property law and is also a licensed real estate broker and served on the League of California Cities' Cannabis Regulation Committee (formerly known as the Medical Marijuana Committee) from 2014-2018.. Mr. Diaz has a reputation for being a thorough and detail-oriented legal advisor and advocate. He can explain complex legal principles and issues to clients in plain English in order to assist them in understanding and evaluating their legal options in virtually any legal matter. Mr. Diaz believes that truly listening to a client is the best way to understand their situation and their ultimate goals with regard to each legal matter.. Mr. Diaz earned a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the Martin Luther King, Jr., Hall School of Law, University of California, Davis, in 2002 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the California State University, Fresno in 1999.. Bar Memberships: Supreme Court of the United States of America; Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S. District Courts, Central District of California, Eastern District of California, and Northern District of California; State Bar of California; and County Bar Association.

Mr. Abbott is a partner with the law firm of Gubler & Abbott LLP. He earned his undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University with a major in English and a minor in Spanish. He then attended Western State University College of Law, where he received his law degree, graduating as Valedictorian with Summa Cum Laude honors.. Mr. Abbott has represented clients in both state and federal courts, as well as before the Dept. of Labor Standards Enforcement, Employment Development Dept., the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board, the Central District of California and the Eastern District of California.. Mr. Abbott has extensive experience in business litigation. He has represented various clients throughout all stages of the litigation experience, from drafting complaints to motions for summary judgment to trial and post-judgment collection actions.. Mr. Abbott is also well versed in all aspects of employment law, including the Family Leave Medical Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (EEOC), the Fair Employment and Housing (FEHA), Industrial Wage Orders, and COBRA.. He has written articles on legal issues that have been published in the Orange County Register Newspaper, and is a regular contributor to the Visalia Chamber of Commerce newsletter. He has also presented seminars before the Visalia and Porterville Employment Advisory Councils. Mr. Abbott has also served as an editor for the Orange County Lawyer Magazine.. Before entering the legal field, Mr. Abbott served a two-year mission in Central America. He is happily married with four children.. His current areas of practice include creditor's rights and collections, commercial law and litigation, contract, real property and employment law.

Michelle D. Wallis is a seasoned attorney with a diverse educational and professional background, with an extensive focus in criminal defense and family law. She earned her undergraduate degree in Philosophy from the University of California, Santa Barbara, supplemented by studies at the University of Bergen in Norway and a minor in Global Peace & Security. Michelle attended California Western School of Law in San Diego and furthered her legal training with a comparative law program at Trinity College, Dublin. Her legal career began with valuable experience at the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office, San Diego Public Defender’s Office, and Monterey County District Attorney’s Office. As a prosecutor in Kings and Tulare Counties, she handled a wide breadth of cases, focusing on narcotics trafficking, gang activity, and juvenile cases. Michelle also served at the Office of the Inspector General, providing oversight for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Since establishing Wallis Law in 2015, she has provided clients with skillful, comprehensive advocacy—particularly for those facing overlapping criminal, family, and civil legal matters. Michelle’s extensive litigation experience and multifaceted expertise allow her to deliver effective and integrated legal solutions.

Meet Ashley Philpot Mattos. Ashley was born and raised in Tulare, CA. After receiving her Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies from College of Sequoias and her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from University of California, Santa Barbara she went on to attend law school at California Western School of Law in San Diego. After sitting for the bar, Ashley returned to Tulare County to practice law.. Ashley practices exclusively in the area of family law. She is dedicated to providing customized service to educate and empower her clients. Ashley understands that each client is unique and knows there is not a "one size fits all" answer. Ashley will advise you based on your specific goals and represent your interests to the court to best position you to achieve those goals.

Matthew L. Green started as an associate with a local family law firm after graduating from San Joaquin College of Law. After a few months of practice, Mr. Green’s skill and ability to practice law became apparent, and a he became a partner. Mr. Green brings a substantial amount of life experience to the firm. He served with distinction as a police officer and detective with the Porterville Police Department.. Mr. Green is admitted to the California State Bar and the Eastern District of California. Mr. Green is focused on protecting the rights of parents and family members in complex family, probate, and juvenile matters.

Life can be full of decisions — the decision to divorce a spouse, modify your custody agreement, to pursue legal action after an accident injures you, to name just a few.. At the Law Office of Tiffany A. Smith Henson, our versatile Visalia, California, law firm is your one-stop shop for solutions to family law, and personal injury legal issues.. When you retain Tiffany A. Smith Henson to represent you, you receive the many benefits of her 16 years of experience with a broad range of legal matters. She can mediate, negotiate or litigate outcomes for complex divorces. She can show you ways to protect your rights if someone else's negligence caused an accident that hospitalized or disabled you.. While your legal affairs are being capably handled, you also receive attentive personal service, including prompt answers to your questions, updates on your case and thoughtful recommendations that address every potential obstacle.

Joseph C. Durante, Jr. has many years representing accident victims throughout the State of California with a primary focus in Tulare, Kings and Fresno Counties of the Centrl Valley making sure that his client's receive just and fair compensation for their personal injuries.

If you are facing criminal charges, your best asset is an attorney who focuses his practice exclusively on criminal defense and who is an experienced trial attorney. You will find such an attorney at the Law Offices of Christopher Martens, located in Visalia. The firm represents those involved in criminal cases in Tulare County, Kings County, and Fresno County. As the firm's founding attorney, Christopher Martens knows how to fight for your rights, is not afraid to take your case to trial, and has an impressive track record of positive results as a trial attorney throughout the local court systems.

Helping injury and wrongful death victims and their families recovery compensation from wrongdoers for over 45 years.  Peer reviewed ratings by Martindale Hubble Legal Directory for over 15 years as AV Preeminent - The Highest Possible Legal Rating.

Darin L. Powell

Curtis was raised in Visalia, graduated from Mt. Whitney High School and College of the Sequoias.  He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Computer Systems and Applications and a Minor in Mathematics from the California State University, Fresno and holds a Juris Doctorate degree from San Joaquin College of Law.. After college, Curtis initially worked in sales where he learned the arts of communication, persuasion and performance.  These skills allow him to effectively communicate your position and to convince mediators, judges or juries that you are right.. Curtis began his legal career 18 years ago as a paralegal, during which time he specialized in employment law, personal injury, consumer protection, civil litigation, the discovery process and managing large volumes of information and documents.  This experience has uniquely prepared him to resolve your case effectively and economically.. Curtis’ focus is on informal resolution because it is fast, less expensive and often provides a better result that going to court.  But when the parties cannot reach an agreement, Curtis is fully prepared to aggressively represent you in court.. We serve Tulare County, Kings County and Fresno County.

Central Valley Criminal Defense Attorney M. Richard Alvarez has been practicing criminal law for the past 10 years. He got his start in the Tulare County District Attorney’s Office before going exclusively into criminal defense. Having worked as a prosecutor allowed Attorney M. Richard Alvarez to understand the criminal justice system from the “other side’s” perspective. Knowing how the “other side” thinks and acts allows him to better represent his clients because Attorney M. Richard Alvarez can anticipate how the prosecution will proceed.. Criminal Defense Attorney M. Richard Alvarez was born in the Central Valley, raised in Northern California and educated in Southern California. He has lived all his life in California and understands its people and way of life. Attorney M. Richard Alvarez uses this native knowledge to the benefit of his clients every time he walks into the courtroom.. Criminal Defense Attorney M. Richard Alvarez earned his Associate of Arts Degree from the College of the Sequoias, in 2000. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in History from California State University, Fresno, in 2002. He earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of California Los Angeles, School of Law, in 2005.

Attorney Christine Taheran has a background of being a Nurse Practitioner for over 20 years prior to entering the field of law. This background is a great asset to our firm and our clients, especially in the current environment of Utilization Review denials and independent medical review, both of which have become a hindrance to injured workers in California in obtaining their needed care.. Ms. Taheran is able to use her nursing knowledge and legal expertise to both ensure that our clients are receiving the appropriate treatment and that Utilization Review and Independent Medical Review have all of the information that they need so that our clients have the maximum chance of approval for their treatment. In addition, her skills are a great asset in giving her an upper hand in deciphering medical reports, cross examining doctors and defending our clients at their depositions.. Attorney Taheran also keeps her Nurse Practitioner license as well as her DEA and Furnishing licenses current in order to make sure that she is up to date in the ever-changing medical field.

Andrew James Stark has known that he wanted to be a criminal defense attorney since before he had a clear idea of what a defense attorney does. After graduating from high school, Andrew attended U.C.L.A. where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in economics. Andrew then enrolled in The University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law where he concentrated his studies on criminal law, criminal procedure, evidence, and other subjects of special interest to criminal attorneys.            After earning his J.D. in 2006, Andrew interned in the Nevada County Public Defender’s Office, an experience that confirmed that criminal defense was the path he should follow. After receiving word that he had passed the California Bar Exam, Andrew accepted a job as an attorney with the Tulare County Public Defender’s Office in Visalia, California in 2007; a position he held until 2016, when he was promoted to supervising attorney. During his tenure as a deputy public defender, Andrew has handled almost every kind of case on the spectrum; from driving under the influence to capital homicide and everywhere in-between, as well as way out in left field. He has also handled several high-profile cases. As a supervising attorney, Andrew continues to handle the most serious of cases while supervising other deputy public defenders.            Andrew is certified by the California Bar Association Board of Legal Specialization as a specialist in criminal law. He is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the California Public Defenders’ Association. He has spoken about trial practice and other topics of interest to attorneys on several occasions. He is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California.            Andrew lives in Visalia with his wife, Shannon, and his golden retriever, Henry. In his spare time, he enjoys ice hockey, astronomy, and learning to cook.

A little more about me.... Criminal law is my passion. It was my passion long before law school. I obviously picked the right career, right?  Even when I am not working, I still find myself watching true crime shows or reading true crime stories.  My favorite show of all time is "Forensic Files," and I have watched all 14 seasons... twice.  I also love "Death Row Stories."