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Cynthia Cho is the founder of the CC Law Group, APC and its principal attorney.. Cynthia has built her reputation as a highly successful attorney by being not only an excellent lawyer, but also a hands-on and compassionate advocate for her clients. She does not confine herself to consultations and conference room strategies, but is a highly experienced courtroom lawyer as well, championing her clients' cases from start to finish, as she guides them through the often-overwhelming maze of the ever-changing legal process.  As any matter involving family members is emotional and difficult, Cynthia guides her clients to various alternative dispute resolution options as well in resolving matters in private settings such as mediation and private judging actions.. Cynthia has been practicing law in the Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara, San Mateo and San Francisco Counties for over 21 years and is well known and respected within the local legal community. As a local attorney, she is intimately familiar not only with State and local laws, but the inner-workings of the local judicial system, and the legal clerks, lawyers and judges that make the system work.. Cynthia is multi-lingual, and together with her CC Law Group staff can assist you in a variety of languages including: English, Korean, minimal Japanese and minimal Spanish. Cynthia is a graduate of U.C. Berkeley in 1989 and received her Law Degree from the University of San Francisco Law School in 1993.  She was admitted to the California Bar in 1994.. Since 1994, Cynthia has presented many seminars and speaking engagements to educate and inform the community regarding relevant family law matters and estate and business planning. Cynthia has also written various articles covering various aspects of family and estate planning. She believes that knowledge needs to be shared and contributes to the community in various ways to extend her experiences and expertise.

Rolf Kruger is certified by the State Bar of California as a legal specialist in the area of family law and is the most senior partner of the firm.. Because of the firm's commitment to excellence, the firm has been awarded the highest rating available to lawyers: Martindale-Hubbell-AV-Pre-eminent Status. Further, Mr. Kruger is consistently ranked as a SuperLawyer™ for Northern California which is a distinction reserved for the top 5% of attorneys in California. 2020  marked the 12th year as a named Superlawyer(tm).  In 2014, he was ranked by Reuters in the TOP 100 of all attorneys in California over all practice areas.  He was appointed by the Board of Governors for the California State Bar as a Commissioner for the Family Law Advisory Commission (FLAC) in 2010. In 2012, he became vice chair of FLAC and in 2013, he became the chair. He became chair of the board in 2014 for two years.. Mr. Kruger specializes in high-asset cases, representing venture capitalists, business owners, CEOs and other executives of domestic and international companies, along with their respective spouses. Mr. Kruger obtained a degree in Finance from Santa Clara.  He remains abreast on the latest strategies and investments, including venture funds, private placements, and crypto currencies (eg bitcoin, ethereum, litecoin, and other alt coins) which helps aid in the discovery, analysis  and division of assets.. Mr. Kruger graduated from Willamette University College of Law in Salem, Oregon in 1994,  earning High Honors in Evidence and Payment Systems.  While attending law school, he also earned a Certificate in Dispute Resolution from the university's Center for Dispute Resolution at the College of Law, rated among the top five programs of its kind in the country by U.S. News and World Report.. Mr. Kruger received his Bachelor of Science in finance in commerce from Santa Clara University's Leavey School of Business. While attending SCU, he was recognized by the international honor society Beta Gamma Sigma.. (NOTICE; Any testimonials or endorsements on this page do not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter)

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

I am a Certified Family Law Specialist and DRPA Certified Mediator. My practice, which is devoted solely to family law, focuses on mediation and other cooperative methods to satisfactorily resolve what can be difficult or painful issues in an amicable manner. My goal is to help my clients reach accord while avoiding the adversarial process as much as possible.

Jacqueline A. Whisnant, born in Burbank, California in 1960, has been an Orange County resident since 1985.  She and her husband, Bruce Whisnant, have two children.. Ms. Whisnant graduated from California State University, Northridge (B.A., 1984) and Loyola Law School of Los Angeles (J.D., 1987).  While in law school, she was a member of the Philip C. Jessup International Moot Court Honors Program and held the position of judicial extern for the Honorable Allan E. Broussard of the California State Supreme Court (January – May 1987).  She was admitted to the California State Bar in 1987 (and the U.S. Central District of California in 1988) and has practiced law in Orange County thereafter.. Ms. Whisnant started her legal career as a civil attorney handling various business litigation matters.  She has been practicing family law exclusively since 1991 and has been a Certified Family Law Specialist with the State Bar of California since 1996.  She has been appointed Judge Pro Tem with the Orange County Superior Court and has authored family law articles including “Division of Community Property: How Many Bites of the Apple do the Parties Really Get?” (Orange County Lawyer, August 1996.  See attached); Ms. Whisnant has also lectured on various family law issues, including: “Recent Developments in Family Law” (CEB, 1996); “Analyzing Separate Property and Transmutation Contributions” (CEB, January 2007).. Ms. Whisnant has an AV Rating with Martindale Hubbell.  She has been named by the Los Angeles Magazine as one of the 50 top female attorneys in Southern California and has been recognized by this magazine since 2002 as one of Orange County’s Super Lawyers.. She is a member of the Orange County Bar Association and has served on its Board of Directors (1998-1999; 2001-2003).  She is also a member of the Family Law Section of the Orange County Bar and has served on its Executive Committee (1999-2003).  She is a past and current member of the Judiciary Committee of the Orange County Bar Association, a special section of the Bar formed to evaluate candidates seeking judicial appointments through the Governor’s office and/or through the election process (1998-2003; 2007-2010).. While Ms. Whisnant handles all facets of the marital dissolution process including child and spousal support, custody and visitation, characterization and division of property, she focuses primarily on dissolutions with complex business and real estate issues involving self-employed parties, issues of cash flow, valuation and characterization, tracing of community and separate property interests and assets and creative division and resolution of such issues.  The “dream team” she establishes for her clients usually includes a seasoned forensic accountant as well as estate planning, real estate, corporate and/or other experts when needed.  Regardless of the size or complexity of the case, effective and efficient resolution of the problem is always the first priority.

I am a certified family law specialist and I will dedicate myself to your case.  I am a solo firm, which means I can give your case the attention it needs. I try to settle cases, if possible, but I realize that not all cases can settle. I will thoroughly prepare your case for court. I will work with you regarding expectations and responsibilities as we move forward in your family law matter.  Please contact me today so we can work toward resolving your matter.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Catherine M. Goodrow is a Certified Family Law Specialist, and has been in private practice since 1999. She is a partner in the Law Offices of Presley & Goodrow, A Law Partnership, where she practices in the area of family law exclusively. Ms. Goodrow received her B.S. degree in research psychology from California State University, Long Beach and her J.D. degree from Western State University, Fullerton. She co-authored an article published in the Orange County Lawyer Magazine entitled “Rebutting the Custody Evaluation” regarding child custody evaluations and Evidence Code sections 730 and 733. Recently, she taught a seminar for the National Business Institute entitled “Family Law From A to Z”. In 2014, she joined colleagues in Italy to present a family law seminar, "Love American Style." She is a member of the Orange County Bar Association (member, Family Law Section), the State Bar of California (member, Family Law Section), the American Bar Association (member, Family Law Section), Lex Romana (Italian Bar Association) and the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists (ACFLS). As a partner at Presley & Goodrow, Ms. Goodrow assisted Wilma Presley, the first Director of the Orange County Chapter of ACFLS, in establishing the Orange County Chapter. She is currently a member of the long range planning committee of the Orange County Chapter of the ACFLS.

Since Ms. Keenan was admitted to the California State Bar in 1999, her legal career has been focused entirely on divorce, custody, and support issues. Ms. Keenan has extensive experience in family law and her strong negotiating skills are of particular importance when dealing with challenging issues during marital dissolution, custody or support proceedings. She believes in advocating for her clients in a stern but compassionate manner. She understands the importance of being an excellent listener and giving clients the undivided patience and support they need during this extremely challenging time in their lives. In 2012 Martindale Hubbell selected Ms. Keenan for the Client Distinction Award.

Certified Family Law Specialist / The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. Part of my job as your legal counsel is to provide honest and practical advice. I will always set realistic expectations and offer guidance based on likely outcomes. While I might not always say what you wish to hear, it will always be the truth and with your best interests in mind.. As the mother of a child with autism, I have a particular interest in resolving family law issues facing parents with special needs children. I devote a significant portion of my practice toward helping clients who have children with special needs.. Michelle Stowell is a Shareholder of Forester Purcell Stowell PC Family Law Attorneys. As a Certified Family Law Specialist, a member of the Sacramento Collaborative Law Practice Group, and a California Family Law Mediator, she has the knowledge and flexibility to tailor legal strategies and solutions to her clients’ unique circumstances.. Focusing exclusively on family law since 2003, Michelle initially practiced eight years with Downey Brand LLP, where she acquired extensive knowledge of complex family law issues, including marriage dissolution, custody, child and spousal support, business valuations, and other community property issues. Michelle then served clients as a solo practitioner until 2016 when she formed Folsom-based family law boutique Forester Purcell Stowell.. Michelle received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Davis; her Master of Arts degree from Georgetown University; and her Juris Doctor from McGeorge School of Law with Great Distinction, where she was ranked 6th in her class.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

As a Florida Bar Board Certified Specialist in Marital and Family Law, Kenneth A. Gordon serves as the Head of Brinkley Morgan’s Family Law Department. With 20 years of legal experience, he focuses his practice on handling complex family law matters, including dissolutions of marriage, alimony, parental responsibility and timesharing disputes, business valuations, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, equitable distribution, adoption, domestic partnership agreements, appeals and all other family law related matters.. An active member of the community, Mr. Gordon is a member of the Palm Beach and South Palm Beach County Bar Associations, is past Chair of The Florida Bar’s Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee “I,” and is a member and past Chair of the Family Law Section of the Broward County Bar Association. He also serves as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for Broward Partnership for the Homeless.. AV Preeminent® rated by Martindale-Hubbell, Mr. Gordon has received numerous recognitions, including: “Top Lawyers in South Florida” by South Florida Legal Guide from 2004 to 2012 and 2014 to 2019; “Florida Super Lawyer” by Super Lawyers Magazine every year since 2011, Super Lawyer’s “Top 100” in Florida in 2018, and “Top 100” in Miami from 2016-2018; “Leader of Distinction” by Florida Weekly in 2014; and The Best Lawyers in America® since 2016. As co-creator of the seminar “Sunbathing on the Molten Banks of Hell: A Divorce Survival Guide,” Mr. Gordon has lectured extensively before legal groups and published numerous articles on a variety of family law topics.

AV® rating from Martindale-Hubbell.. Florida Super Lawyers - Top Fifty Women Lawyers 2016, 2014 & 2013. Florida Super Lawyers - Top One Hundred Flordida Lawyer. Florida Super Lawyers - Top One Hundred Miami Lawyer. U.S. News and World Reort and Best Laweyrs Best Law Firm 2013 - 2016. Florida Trend's Legal Elite. Florida Supreme Court commendation for receipt of Florida Bar President Pro Bono Award in 2010.Legal Aid Service of Broward County, Inc. honors KBLG as 2009 and 2015 Law Firm of the Year for their ongoing support and their belief in furthering justice for those in need. Awarded the Broward County Bar Association Joseph J. Carter Professionalism Award in 2009 for exhibiting the highest degree of professionalism in terms of respect for the law and the preservation of decorum and integrity of the legal system. Appointed to The Florida Bar Statewide Advertising Grievance Committee, 2007 - 2010 and The Florida Bar Family Law Section Legislative Committee, 2010.. Author of "Mediations" Florida Dissolution of Marriage 10th Edition; "Lump Sum Alimony" Florida Dissolution of Marriage, 6th through 9th Editions; and “Appeals” Florida After Dissolution of Marriage, 9th edition, published by the Florida Bar Association and distributed by Lexis/Nexis. I have also lectured, including for the Broward County Family Law Section, the Greater Fort Lauderdale Tax Council, Inc. and the Family Law Litigation Workshop Series at Nova Southeastern University.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.