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Attorney Benjamin Wishart was admitted to the California State Bar in 2011 and is a member of the Orange County Bar Association, as well as the J. Reuben Clark Law Society. Additionally, in 2011 and 2012, he volunteered his time as a research assistant at the International Center for Law and Religion Studies. He also served as a volunteer deputy attorney at the Orange County District Attorney’s office in the fall of 2012, where he prosecuted misdemeanor offenses.. Focusing his practice on family law and workers' compensation cases, Ben takes cases from all over Orange County, Riverside County, Los Angeles County and San Bernardino County. Providing client-centered solutions and a results-oriented approach, clients can trust in Attorney Wishart.

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.

I graduated from the University of California, Riverside in June of 2004 with a Bachelors Degree in Sociology and an emphasis in Law and Society. After traveling and working for a year, I returned to school and obtained a Masters Degree in Social Work from California State University, Los Angeles. During my graduate program, I worked as a Medical Social Work Intern at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center and as a Children’s Social Work Intern at Pacific Clinics Treatment Centers. In August of 2007, I began attending the University of La Verne College of Law where I received my Juris Doctor Degree in May of 2010. At the University of La Verne I was vice-president of the Hispanic National Bar Association (2008-2009) and a member of both the Student Bar Association and the Beverly Hills Bar Association. My knowledge of Social Work and Law has given me the experience to provide insightful counsel for all types of family law issues, including custody and support matters. My work as an extern with The Alliance for Children’s Rights gave me a vast understanding of the different issues involving children. My work at Neighborhood Legal Services and the Inland Empire Latino Lawyers Association helped develop my love and passion for family law cases. I understand the emotions that accompany a family law matter and am truly dedicated to providing a high level of personal attention to every one of my clients. I am currently a member of the Riverside Bar Association as well as the San Bernardino Bar Association. I am married and have one daughter. I was raised by Salvadorean parents and speak and write Spanish fluently. I enjoy running, scrapbooking, reading, and traveling during my time off.

Attorney Leigha Wichelt has seen firsthand the negative effects on families who lack strong, compassionate legal representation. Prior to joining High & Younes, Leigha worked within the Douglas County Juvenile Court system; as a volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocate for Children; and as a Child Youth and Families Services Specialist for Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.. Because of that, Leigha understands that in many cases, parenting is at the heart of the court system when it comes to family law matters. She testifies on child support collection reform before the Nebraska Legislature. And, Leigha is a mother herself.. For years, people told Leigha that her passion for helping families would make her a great lawyer. So, she became one.. Leigha is a Family Law attorney for High & Younes, focusing on Divorce, Adoption, Child Custody, and Decree Modification. She also is starting a pro bono clinic for veterans. Email her at. Education:Leigha earned her juris doctorate from University of Nebraska School of Law. She completed her undergraduate education also at UNL with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Family Science with minors in both Psychology and Education.. Accolades:Thomas Stinson Allen Moot Court Competition Semi-FinalistLaw Clerk for the Hon. Judge Vernon Daniels, Douglas County Juvenile CourtScarlet and Cream Scholarship RecipientGraduated law school in 2.5 years

Integrity is very important to me, and I take the trust my clients place in me very seriously.  If you need strong, experienced legal representation for your family law case, you should consider hiring me.  During your consultation, I will tell you frankly what I think about your case, and you will have all your questions answered in a simple and straight-forward manner.   If you do decide to hire me, you will always know exactly what is happening with your case so that you can make informed decisions during the process.  Together, we will work towards doing what is best for you and your family.

As an experienced family law attorney, Rama enjoys working closely with her clients, ensuring that they understand their rights, their options, and each step of their case. In addition, as an experienced immigration law attorney, Rama is able to understand and assist clients who have immigration questions or are facing immigration consequences as a result of their separation or divorce.. Rama is known to go above and beyond for her clients, quickly handling any issues that arise and taking a reasoned approach amidst a stressful and emotional period.  Above all, Rama is dedicated to helping her clients navigate through what is usually a difficult time in their lives while protecting their interests and achieving the most favorable outcome.. Her current practice comprises all facets of family law:. Prior to law school, Rama received her undergraduate degree in International Business & Economics from the University of Maryland, College Park.

Andrea M. Solan joined the Law Office of Anne Kelly Laynor as an associate in January 2012. She previously worked as a Legal Editor at the American Health Lawyers Association in Washington, D.C., and then as a freelance legal editor and writer for clients including Bloomberg BNA and the Association for Corporate Counsel. At the Law Office of Anne Kelly Laynor, Andrea has focused exclusively on family law. She has worked on cases involving divorce, child custody and visitation, child support, alimony, property division, post-judgment modifications, and a variety of other issues. Andrea works individually with clients and also provides support to Anne, depending on the nature of the case.

Emily Koning (she/her) joined Family Legal Advocacy Group, LLC (FLAG) in September 2022 as a Senior Attorney.. Emily graduated from Marshall University, magna cum laude, in 2010, and then from the University of Baltimore School of Law, cum laude, in 2013. During law school, Emily interned for the Honorable Kendra Y. Ausby in the Family Division of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, and for the Maryland Office of the Public Defender, Child in Need of Assistance Division. Emily represented clients in divorce, custody, and protective orders cases as a student attorney in the school’s Family Law Clinic. She was also a member of the University of Baltimore Law Review. After graduation, Emily clerked for a Family Law Magistrate in Baltimore City. Since then, she has practiced Family Law almost exclusively, in numerous jurisdictions in Maryland.. Emily represents clients in cases involving:. divorceproperty division;alimony;establishment of custody and child support;modification of custody and child support;contempt;protective orders (petitioners and respondents);peace orders (petitioners and respondents);marital settlement agreements;parenting agreements; andprenuptial agreements.. Emily believes that clients should be treated like people, not like “cases.” People need to feel heard and respected; they should not just be ushered through a legal process. When your case ends, you should feel like you understood the process, that you had all the information you needed to make decisions, and that your advocate knew your priorities and goals.. In each case, Emily’s priorities are her client’s priorities. Clients’ goals are specific to their complex, individual situations. There is no one size fits all approach. What happens in your case may differ from what happened in your cousin’s divorce case or what happened in your friend’s child support case—and that’s okay. Your attorney should help you achieve your goals, not someone else’s goals.. Emily resides in Baltimore County with her husband and children. She enjoys home improvement projects and spending time with family and friends.

Jessica Keister joined Family Legal Advocacy Group (FLAG) as an Associate Attorney in 2022. Her practice is dedicated to all areas of family law, with particular focus on custody, protective orders, adoptions, third-party custody, and LGBTQ+ advocacy. Jessica is passionate about helping families navigate complex legal matters with compassion and efficiency. Her goal is to guide clients toward resolution in a timely, cost-effective manner that sets the foundation for a new beginning and a brighter future.. Jessica earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Psychology from Salisbury University in May 2018, graduating cum laude. She went on to earn her Juris Doctor from the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law in Washington, D.C., in May 2021. She was admitted to the Maryland Bar in January 2022.

Katie Bell Klinghard brings a unique perspective as a founding partner of Mathis, Bates & Klinghard PLLC. Holding a Tennessee license since 2011, she practices various areas of family law, litigation and criminal defense. Katie places an emphasis on delivering clients a first-class experience by acting as a highly effective communicator with great empathy and integrity.Katie graduated with a degree in communications from Austin Peay State University – where she was a member of the President’s Emerging Leaders Program – and earned her J.D. from Nashville School of Law. Unlike many aspiring attorneys, Katie worked her way through law school while raising her first child. That experience plays a major role in her ability to hold a high standard for herself in the representation of all types of clients.Her practice has grown to include Circuit and Appellate Court, as well as Federal Court.She was raised in Erin, Tenn., by two lifelong educators – her father a high school principal and her mother a kindergarten teacher. Her veracity comes from a strong upbringing, something that she has worked to instill in her two sons. An active member of Erin Church of the Nazarene, Katie’s involvement within the community led her to an volunteer position with the Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands, upon being admitted to the Bar. She has continued her service to the Legal Aid Society and Clarksville Bar Association through as a member of the Legal Aid Society Board of Directors.