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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.

The goal of our firm is to offer friendly, unintimidating legal services in a professional environment. We serve English and Spanish-speaking clients from Tulare, Kings, Kern, Fresno counties and beyond. We specialize in Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts & Probate, Estate and Trust Administration and Litigation, Long-Term Care Planning and Elder Law, Medi-Cal Asset Protection Planning & Qualification, Conservatorships & Guardianships, Real Estate, Business Transactions, Formation & Litigation.

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.

Partners Leonard C. Herr, Kris B. Pedersen, and Rachele Berglund collectively have more than 50 years of legal and administrative experience. They have served public agencies of all sizes, national corporations, local businesses and individuals, and non-profit organizations. Their combined administrative and litigation experience makes them uniquely suited to providing clients with legal and practical advice. Their approach is to focus on creatively resolving issues before those problems result in litigation. Their firm has a proven record of litigation avoidance and, when necessary, success in the court room. When required, they have the experience and talented personnel to effectively defend or prosecute most claims, almost anywhere in the country. Together, they have conducted more than 100 trials, and have briefed and argued more than 20 cases before various appellate courts. With their staff of seven attorneys and paralegals, their firm is one of the largest law firms in Tulare County. Their offices in downtown Visalia house state-of-the-art conference, library and technological resources. Their clients enjoy a track record of success - a reflection of their emphasis on quality advice combined with our litigation experience, and a dedication to hiring the finest attorneys and support staff.

Nick Pritchett was raised in Tulare County.  He graduated from Mt. Whitney High School in 1988, College of the Sequoias - Visalia in 1992, California State Dominguez Hills in 1995 and from Whittier Law School in 1999). He began practicing law in the Los Angeles area in 2000 before returning to Visalia in 2007, where he has lived and practice since.. Nick’s primary practice involves employment and personal injury litigation.  He also handles general commercial and real estate disputes.  His experience includes representing plaintiffs and defendants in federal and state courts as well as in administrative hearings.. Nick is a strong advocate for all of his individual and business clients. He makes it a priority to understand the facts of each case and to thoroughly research legal issues associated with those facts so that his clients can make educated decisions that best serve their interests.. Nick relies on his litigation experience, retention of experts in their respective fields and the staff and financial backing of Williams Brodersen & Pritchett LLP to ensure clients are provided the very best in legal representation in California throughout the entire process.. Nick is married to his wife Amy and has three children.  He resides in Visalia, California where he currently enjoys coaching competitive youth soccer, playing golf, watching San Francisco Giants baseball and spending time with his family.  Nick is currently the AYSO Assistant Regional Commissioner for Region 129 in charge of its competitive program known as Challenger. He is also the tournament Director for AYSO Section 10 - Area O.

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 L. Hatherley-Parr carries on a rich history as the newest member of Hatherley Family Law. She started practicing law in May 2009 and became a Certified Family Law Specialist in October 2016.

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.

Michael Hatherley has been practicing law in the state of California since November 17, 2000. In 2006, Michael Hatherley was certified as a Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.

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.

Local Visalia attorney for all Juvenile cases and all legal issues relating to gun ownership, self defense, gun permits, ccw, transportation of weapons, assault weapons, and 2nd Amendment issues.. 30 year shooting sports enthusiast and outdoorsman. NRA affiliate attorney, University professor, and weapons law trainer.. Former Tulare County Supervising District Attorney of Sex Crimes, Child Abuse/Homicide, Fraud, Narcotics, and Appeals units resulting in absolutely unmatched experience and insider knowledge. Over ten years felony trial experience in local courts. Extensive juvenile law experience in Juvenile defense, juvenile charges, adoptions, CPS cases, and all related 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.

Krebsbach Law, APC is a law firm that focuses on a select few areas of pratices:  Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration, and Business Planning.  Krebsbach Law encourages parties to consider alternate dispute resolution as a way to resolve legal disputes without the significant financial and emotional costs of litigation.  Attorney Nichola G. Krebsbach earned her certificate in dispute resolution from the Strauss Institute at Pepperdine Caruso School of Law, and is a founding partner of West Coast Resolution Group, Inc.  Call us, we can help.

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.

I understand how an injury or an unwarranted criminal charge can disrupt the family. I make it a priority to work swiftly to get you the best results possible so you can get your life back to normal. Your case is important to me and I will use all my experience and abilities to help you and your family.

I began my legal career in 1973, as an investigator for the in-house law firm of a well-known non-profit organization. I managed invesitgations for complex civil, criminal and administrative litigation for 15 years. I managed a team of over 20 investigators working on cases around the US. In 1978, I was licensed as a Private Investigator by the State of California.. I became a lawyer in 1987 and practiced law in State and Federal court in the San Joaquin Valley focusing on criminal defense, civil rights, property disputes, environmental, and administrative law. In addition, I had an active appellate practice.. Here are a few highlights from my career:. In 1998, I began working for an integrated marketing and communicaitons company, advising on legal matters, including multiple acquisitions. In 2000, I founded a marketing and communications company focused on healthcare.. My current practice is 2-fold:. I also conduct MCLE courses on substance abuse and offer personal counseling and coaching on addiction and recovery to lawyers, judges and others in the legal profession.