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As a Certified Family Law Specialist, Derrick is experienced in negotiating and litigating a wide range of complex family law issues. He prioritizes guiding his clients through these often difficult and emotional processes with expertise and efficiency to ensure swift resolution.. In addition to his expertise in family law matters, Derrick also brings clients years of experience accounting for billion-dollar hedge funds as well as his prior experience litigating criminal court cases.. Prior to launching Roehn Law Offices LLP, Derrick practiced law at two of the most prestigious family law firms in the East Bay: the Law Offices of Joseph Wolch, and previously the Law Offices of Peter G. Loewentstein.. Derrick graduated from the University of San Francisco School of Law, and earned his bachelor’s degree from University of California, Santa Barbara with a major Business Economics and a minor in Global Peace and Security.

Alexcis Wichtowski was born and raised in the Sonoma wine country. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in History from Santa Clara University and went on to law school at Syracuse University in New York. During law school Ms. Wichtowski focused on family law and domestic violence work by participating in the Children’s Rights and Family Law Clinic and Family Advocacy Program, becoming a Family Law and Social Policy Certificate Recipient.. After passing the California State Bar, she began her career as a volunteer attorney at Sonoma County Legal Aid, where she represented domestic violence victims in obtaining restraining orders and in custody and visitation proceedings. She went on to work as a Staff Attorney at the Marin County Family and Children’s Law Center, providing direct representation to low and middle-income residents in all areas of family law. Ms. Wichtowski has also been admitted to the Washington State Bar since 2007.. Ms. Wichtowski is passionate about helping people, which is why she chose to focus her practice in the area of family law. She excels in connecting with her clients on a human level and is especially adept at breaking down difficult legal concepts into everyday language. Ms. Wichtowski approaches family law with both compassion and a sharp analytical mind.. In her free time, Ms. Wichtowski enjoys hiking, snowboarding, and playing with her Boston Terrier, Chloe Bean. Her guilty pleasures include Nacho Cheese Doritos, Sour Patch Kids, and Starbucks.