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Dan O'Malley (Judge Ret.) was born and raised in the East Bay. He comes from a family of eleven, all of whom settled in the Bay Area. His practice focuses on Criminal Defense, including White Collar crime and Cal OSHA defense, Government Relations and Personal Injury. He also specializes in Mediation and Arbitration of complex and simple civil actions. He has litigated, mediated, presided over and supervised thousands of cases in these areas. Dan grew up in Contra Costa County, attended De La Salle High School and local college. He has been practicing law for the past 22 years, both as a Litigator and a Judge. Many of his family members are involved in the practice of law. His father, Bill O'Malley was the elected District Attorney, a Superior Court Judge and a Public Defender. His sister Nancy is the Chief Assistant District Attorney for Alameda County. His wife, Judge MaryAnn O'Malley is a former Deputy District Attorney and now a Judge with the Contra Costa County Superior Court. The couple was recently featured in Diablo Magazine as one of the East Bays' Power Couples.. As a Deputy District Attorney, Dan's assignments included the following: Homicide trial lawyer, Three Strikes trial lawyer, Juvenile trial lawyer as well as supervisor, Felony trial team lawyer, Misdemeanor and Felony charging deputy, Misdemeanor trial deputy as well as Supervisor, Law and Motion lawyer, Homicide Watch Search Warrant lawyer, Preliminary Hearing lawyer and supervisor, Special Operations (White Collar Crime, Civil Litigation, Environmental Crime, Consumer Fraud, Cal Osha Violations). As a Deputy District Attorney, Dan was regarded as a fierce trial lawyer. He tried many hundreds of cases including close to one hundred jury trials. He also evaluated and supervised thousands of cases, both criminal and civil. As a Judge, Department 13 (Dan's Department) presided over many civil and criminal trials. He personally mediated and settled hundreds of civil and criminal cases. He attended many educational classes with the California Judges Association as well as the Administrative Office of the Courts, California Judicial Education and Research, and the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution (Pepperdine University). In 2005 he was one of nineteen appointed to the California Judges Association Ethics Committee.. Dan was an instructor for the California District Attorneys Association statewide homicide investigators as well as local investigators. He annually taught Coping with Defenses in Homicide Cases, Evidence and Direct and Cross Examination as well as being published in the CDAA manual. Dan was Senior Instructor for the Los Medanos Criminal Justice Training Center (Police Academy) from 1988-2000. His topics included Laws of Arrest, Criminal Law, Laws of Evidence, Search and Seizure, Homicide, Crimes of Property and Persons, Miranda and Police Ethics. Dan was also an Instructor at Los Medanos, Diablo Valley and Contra Costa Colleges in the areas of civil and criminal law. Currently, he teaches Statewide Police Officers in the Institute of Criminal Investigation in Sacramento California.. In March 2000, Dan O'Malley was elected Judge of the Superior Court in Contra Costa County. Judge O'Malley's assignments included Supervising Judge of the Pittsburg Branch, Trial and Law and Motion, Proposition 36 Drug Court Supervisor. Dan then transferred to the Martinez Branch where he became the Criminal Calendar Supervisor. He handled all felony Dan's duties and accomplishments include Supervising Judge of the Pittsburg Branch of the Superior Court, Proposition 36 Supervisor, Trial and Law and Motion Judge, Criminal Felony Calendar and Trial Judge for the Martinez Branch and Civil Calendar and Trial Judge in Martinez. Judge O'Malley was a well respected by his colleagues on the bench as well as the litigants. He was honored by Recovery Happens for his outstanding work in helping litigants struggle through the Prop 36 and Drug Court litigation. Dan's extensive and unique experience has made him an invaluable representative for his clients. He understands the value of his client's cases. His credibility with Judges, Civil Litigators and Prosecutors affords his clients the best opportunity for justice. He is completely committed to giving the best representation to his clients.

Awards and Accomplishments. Top 40 Under 40 National Trial Lawyers Association - 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023. National Trial Lawyers Top 100 - Civil Plaintiff Section - 2024, 2025. America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators - 2019. Super Lawyers Rising Star - 2019, 2021. Life Member Million Dollar Advocates Forum - 2017. Workers’ Compensation Trial Lawyers Association Top 25 NTLA - 2017. 10 Best Workers' Compensation Attorneys American Institute of Legal Counsel - 2017. Traynor Honor Society - University of the Pacific, McGeorge SOL - 2010. Practice Areas. Workers’ Compensation. Personal Injury. Atty. Anthony Remo Luna pursued a career in law driven by a desire to help others and a passion for tackling complex challenges. A lifelong competitor, he grew up in the Bay Area excelling in sports such as basketball, football, paintball, and skiing. He also trained in Yaw-Yan kickboxing, practicing diligently two to three times a week. Currently, he focuses on mid-distance running and aspires to compete in a triathlon, reflecting his ongoing commitment to personal growth and discipline.. Atty. Anthony's dedication to hard work began early—he entered the workforce at age 15, starting in the file room of a medical office in San Francisco. He soon joined McDonald’s Corporation, where he gained hands-on experience in customer service, food preparation, and operational efficiency. Over the years, he held a wide variety of positions, including waiter, barback, construction apprentice, office mover, event staff, special education aide, retail sales associate, telemarketer, legal assistant, and both inside and outside sales representative.. While pursuing his degree full-time at San Francisco State University, Atty. Remo Luna often worked up to three jobs simultaneously. This demanding schedule fostered a strong sense of resilience, independence, and work ethic. These formative experiences continue to shape his professional approach and reinforce his commitment to service. He lives by a simple but enduring personal motto: “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.”. Mr. Remo Luna holds Bachelor of Science degrees in both Management and Marketing from San Francisco State University and went to the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, where he graduated with honors and was appointed a member of the Traynor Honor Society. In addition, Mr. Remo Luna received a coveted Witkin Award for studies conducted in International Banking.. After graduating from law school, Mr. Remo Luna worked in a boutique civil litigation and general practice firm in Fresno, CA and then went on to work with a couple of different Workers' Compensation firms in the Bay Area (doing both applicants and defense side work).. In 2014, Mr. Remo Luna formed the Law Offices of Anthony Remo Luna because he wanted to be able to better serve his clients and his community and in 2015, due to success and expansion, he co-founded the firm Luna & Sutherland, LLP with Atty. Ryan Sutherland.. In 2016, Mr. Remo Luna received an invitation to join The National Trial Lawyers Association: Top 40 Under 40 group. Membership into The National Trial Lawyers Association: Top 40 Under 40 is extended solely to the select few of the most qualified attorneys from each state who demonstrate superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence, stature and public profile measured by objective and uniformly applied standards in compliance with state bar and national Rule 4-7. Invitees must exemplify superior qualifications, trial results, and leadership as a young lawyer under the age of 40. Selection is based on a thorough multi-phase objective process which includes peer nominations combined with third-party research. Mr. Remo Luna has continued membership in this organization since 2016 and was again re-invited into membership in 2020.. In 2017, Mr. Remo Luna was certified as a member to join the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. The Million Dollar Advocates Forum is recognized as one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts, awards, and settlements. The organization was founded in 1993 and there are approximately 3000 members located throughout the country. Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members. Forum membership acknowledges excellence in advocacy and provides members with a national network of experienced colleagues for professional referral and information exchange in major cases. Members must have acted as principal counsel in at least one case in which their client has received a verdict, award or settlement in the amount of one million dollars or more.. In 2018, Mr. Remo Luna was selected as a member to join America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators. The America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators organization is comprised of the nation’s most exceptional trial lawyers for high stakes legal matters. For initial consideration, an attorney must have successfully litigated (for either plaintiff or defendant) a matter (1) with at least $2,000,000 in alleged damages at stake or (2) with the fate of a business worth at least $2,000,000 at stake (i.e. bet-the-company litigation valued in excess of $2,000,000). Less than one-half percent (0.5%) of active attorneys in the United States will receive this honor and Attorneys cannot buy their way into membership. In 2018 Mr. Remo Luna also dissolved his partnership and in 2019, after a brief break from the practice of law, Mr. Remo Luna formed Cal Injury Law Team, A Professional Law Corporation to better serve his clients and his community as he felt this was the best way to do so.. In 2024, Mr. Remo Luna was awarded membership into The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 - Civil Plaintiff section for Northern California. The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 is an invitation-only professional organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from each state or region who meet precise qualifications as civil plaintiff and/or criminal defense trial lawyers. Selection is based on a thorough multi-phase objective and uniformly applied process which includes peer nominations as well as third-party research. Membership is extended only to a select few of the most qualified attorneys from each state or region who demonstrate superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence, stature, and public profile measured by equitable and uniformly applied standards in compliance with state bar and model rule. In 2025, Mr. Remo Luna was again awarded membership into The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 - Civil Plaintiff section for Northern California.

At the Law Offices of Christopher Varnell, we handle all types of criminal cases from DUIs to homicides. Our office has a reputation of being intelligent, skilled, and prepared in the courtroom, which has led to success both in trial and in negotiating settlements which were beneficial to our clients.. Choosing the right lawyer is extremely important. You need someone who is honest, who is respected by the opposition and the court, and most importantly will fight for you. At the Law Offices of Christopher Varnell we will use our experience and relationships to the client's advantage, and will always place you first.. EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE. DUI: Drunk Driving As an experienced DUI attorney, Christopher Varnell has defended hundreds of DUI clients at both the misdemeanor and felony level, including those charged with Vehicular Manslaughter and Second Degree Murder. He has a proven record of success in having charges dismissed, reduced, or obtaining not guilty verdicts for clients after a jury trial.. White Collar Crimes: Fraud, Embezzlement, Identity Theft At the Law Office Of Christopher Varnell, we defend clients charged with fraud, identity theft, embezzlement, and other white collar crimes. We routinely obtain strong results both in trial and in settlement.. Violent Crimes: Murder & Manslaughter, Domestic Violence, Sex Offenses Violent crimes are considered the most serious crimes and carry the harshest penalties. Christopher Varnell has successfully negotiated plea agreements of reduced charges when appropriate, and has also had many acquittals after jury trial for his clients charged with violent crimes.. Juvenile Defense Being charged with a crime as a juvenile can result in significant consequences. It is important to speak with an attorney that has a proven track record of success in defending juvenile clients. Christopher Varnell has defended hundreds of juveniles resulting in negotiated pleas and jury verdicts that were advantageous to his clients.. Please contact us for a free, private consultation with a Walnut Creek Criminal Lawyer. All communications are protected by the attorney-client privilege.

Alex Floum is a seasoned transactional lawyer and litigator. Alex is licensed to practice law before the United States Supreme Court and all State and Federal Courts throughout the State of California, and is licensed to practice in the state of California as well as the District of Columbia.. Alex practices in the areas of intellectual property, entertainment law, business law, and technology and international agreements. As a transactional lawyer, he has extensive experience in trademark applications globally, copyright applications for software, music, books, photographs and all other works, trademark, copyright and patent license and assignment agreements, licensing agreements for every industry and every type of property, and all of the other contracts which a client needs.. As a litigator, Alex represents clients in all aspects of civil litigation and dispute resolution involving business, real estate, construction and intellectual property matters in all courts, government hearings, arbitrations and mediations.. Alex taught trademark and related areas of law for several years to both practicing lawyers and law school students as an adjunct professor at Golden Gate University Law School. He was the founding president of the Intellectual Property Section of the Contra Costa County Bar Association.. Alex has presented Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminars and published articles in bar journals regarding intellectual property.. Alex graduated from University of California Los Angeles in ed his law degree from the University of California, Hastings College of Law in 1990.. Alex is an enthusiastic runner, bicyclist, wine marker, guitar player, photographer and coder. He enjoys travel and spending time with his family. Alex resides in Walnut Creek, California.