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John Cuerva’s practice focuses on family law, estate planning, and civil litigation involving breaches of contract. As a family law attorney, Mr. Cuerva represents clients in dissolutions, custody and support disputes, and adoptions. As an estate planner, Mr. Cuerva drafts estate plans for middle class families and individuals.. Prior to founding Allingham & Cuerva, Mr. Cuerva worked at Aaron & Wilson, a San Francisco civil litigation firm and clerked for the Office of the Marin County Counsel. At the University of San Francisco School of Law, he participated in advance moot court competitions and served as a law clerk at Devito & Associates, a San Francisco employment law firm, and at the Legal Affairs Office for the United States Coast Guard in Alameda, California.. Mr. Cuerva has a B.A. from Stanford University and a Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Mr. Cuerva taught high school English and social studies for many years in Palo Alto, Napa, and Rome, Italy. He is a fan of Shakespeare, Steinbeck, and grammar.. Mr. Cuerva enjoys interacting with clients and helping them through difficult challenges. He believes in providing his clients with straight-forward, honest evaluations of their cases, promptly returning their phone calls, and fighting efficiently and cost-effectively for their rights.

Maureen M. Roberts is a Partner at Russo Elms Roberts, LLP, practicing in the area of family law - including dissolutions of marriage, annulments, and legal separations, as well as property division, child and spousal support issues, and child custody.  Maureen is a member of the California Lawyers Association and the Solano County Bar Association.. Prior to becoming an attorney, Maureen excelled for 19 years as a legal assistant/paralegal in the area of Family Law. Maureen’s extensive experience in Family Law allows her to understand and address complex legal matters with confidence. Her undergraduate studies focused on Psychology at California State East Bay where she obtained an acute understanding of human behavior, development, aging, emotions and social interactions.. While working full time and raising a family, Maureen earned her Juris Doctorate degree in 2015 from John F. Kennedy University School of Law. Maureen was recognized for her achievements and honored with 3 Witkin Awards for academic excellence. As a non-traditional law student, Maureen proved her perseverance and dedication to her studies and family. She gained an appreciation of the criminal justice system and the challenges faced by the indigent population fostered through her internships during and after law school at the Solano County Public Defender’s Office in both the misdemeanor and felony departments.. Born in Walnut Creek, California and having resided in Solano County since 1988, Maureen is dedicated to her local community where she resides with her husband.  Maureen’s unique background allows her to provide grounded perspectives and understanding to clients who must navigate through emotional issues involved in the areas of practice.

Sarah Russo is a lifelong San Francisco Bay Area resident and a partner with the RUSSO ELMS ROBERTS, LLP (formerly Law Offices of Russo & Prince, LLP). Ms. Russo is proud to give back to her community through her legal work. Her priority is to help clients navigate the difficult family court process with dignity and confidence. Ms. Russo's primary practice areas are family law and guardianships.. Ms. Russo is also an effective and experienced mediator, aiding separating or divorcing families settle their cases without court intervention.. Ms. Russo believes in working collaboratively with her clients, treating them with respect and prioritizing the expedient and professional resolution of their legal matters. With a background in working with children and a degree in psychology, Ms. Russo is uniquely suited to the challenges of Family Law. In family law matters, clients benefit from having an attorney who sees the big picture and is an effective problem solver. Ms. Russo is adept at thinking creatively about each client's unique case in order to effectively address their concerns and achieve a favorable resolution. This often involves making effective use of an expert - such as a forensic accountant or child custody evaluator - or negotiating a resolution with a difficult opposing party.. Ms. Russo recognizes that for many of her clients this will be their first experience with the court system and that they may fear the court process. Ms. Russo works with her clients to enter the courtroom educated and empowered - knowing the possible outcomes that they may expect. She helps clients successfully navigate their cases, seeking out-of-court resolution where possible and never pressuring them to proceed in a manner in which they are uncomfortable. Ms. Russo's philosophy is to ensure that each client has all the information she needs to make a sound decision rather than to pressure a client to accept one course of action over another.. Ms. Russo also understands the needs of families, particularly those with children, to minimize conflict and expedite resolution. Ms. Russo's litigation philosophy is to be a steadfast advocate while avoiding becoming a further obstacle to settlement in any case. She provides legal services to clients throughout Solano, Napa and Contra Costa counties.. Ms. Russo attended the University of California, Davis, School of Law (King Hall) where she participated in the Civil Rights Clinic, representing prison inmates in constitutional tort actions. During her time at U.C. Davis, she also worked as a research assistant for the Civil Rights Clinic and as a law clerk. Ms. Russo represented U.C. Davis at the National Ethics Trial Competition, where she received several top advocate scores from the judges. Ms. Russo was also very active in several U.C. Davis student organizations, including serving as Co-Chair for the King Hall Women's Law Association. Before attending law school, Ms. Russo graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. in psychology from California State University, Sacramento, and worked as a Montessori school teacher.. In her free time Ms. Russo enjoys spending time with her daughters, her family, and her 2 dogs, as well as reading, traveling and learning new things.. Ms. Russo chairs the Family Law section of the Solano County Bar Association and is a member of the Family Law Section of the California State Bar.

Adrian Doty has been practicing law for over twelve years and has developed a deep passion for child custody and visitation. Throughout his life, he has excelled, from academics to athletics, and that commitment of discipline and performance carries over loud and clear to his family law attorney work representing clients in divorce situations. Adrian understands how emotionally difficult family law matters can be, which is why he is dedicated to the efficient management of his clients’ cases. While he always works to achieve settlements through negotiation when possible, he aggressively litigates to protect his clients’ interests when necessary.

Ms. Cage is a founding partner of Cage & Miles. Throughout her career, she has dedicated her study and practice of law exclusively to the area of family law. Her deep passion for helping families is evident to her satisfied clients and peers. Ms. Cage has the honor of being officially certified by the State Bar of California as a Family Law Specialist.. Ms. Cage is a graduate of California Western School of Law where she focused her study on the practice of Family Law.  During her time at California Western School of Law, Ms. Cage served as the Vice President of the Child, Family and Elder Law Society. In addition to receiving Academic Achievement Awards in Mediation Advocacy and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Ms. Cage graduated at the top of her class on the Dean’s Honor List. Ms. Cage is also a recipient of the State Bar of California Commendation and the Bonnie Reading Scholarship for her work in family law.. Ms. Cage also holds an English degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a minor in Philosophy. While at UCSB, Ms. Cage worked for the college as a tutor for other students in persuasive and analytical writing. In 2012, Ms. Cage became a member of the State Bar of California and began her practice of family law.. Prior to her admittance to the bar, Ms. Cage clerked for Wilkinson & Finkbeiner, LLP working exclusively in family law. Ms. Cage gained additional civil litigation experience as a certified law clerk for Stilwell & Associates. In recognition of her volunteer efforts at the San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program and the San Diego Family Justice Center helping to represent victims of domestic violence, Ms. Cage was inducted into the Pro Bono Honor’s Society.. Ms. Cage is a regular contributor to the official blog of Cage & Miles, LLP. Visit the blog to read news and articles authored by the family lawyers at the firm about divorce in San Diego.

Steven’s practice focuses on family law and the crossover issues presented between family law and his other areas of expertise. Now in his third decade of practice, Steven’s legal experience includes family law, civil litigation, trusts and estates, conservatorships and guardianships, bankruptcy, real estate, and alternative dispute resolution. The overwhelming majority of his cases, however, involve child custody and visitation, support, property and debt division in divorce, and post-judgment litigation of these issues.. A native of New York City, Steven earned his undergraduate degree from Brooklyn College and his law degree from the University of Miami. He is admitted to practice in California and before various federal courts in California and Florida.. In 2001, Steven obtained a post-graduate Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree from the University of San Diego, focusing on the law of taxation. This course of study focuses on tax planning, analysis, and litigation, and has proven invaluable to his family law clients and as a resource to other attorneys at Cage and Miles.. Steven is an active member of the San Diego County Bar Association’s family law section and the San Diego Family Law Bar Association. An endurance road cyclist, mountain biker, and motorcyclist, Steven spends most weekends on two wheels enjoying San Diego’s roads and trails, often cycling with the Challenged Athletes Foundation Cycling Club - an organization that provides opportunities and support for athletes with physical challenges. When off the bikes, Steven enjoys time with his wife (a pediatric nurse), their children, and the family’s rescued Labrador/Coonhound mix, in search of a decent bagel or slice of pizza.

Attorney Duggan-Herd is currently an active member of State Bar of California and practices exclusively Family Law.. Attorney Duggan-Herd is a native Californian who graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from the University of California, San Diego.  She then earned her Juris Doctor Degree from Gonzaga University, School of Law in Spokane Washington.. Attorney Duggan-Herd had a successful legal practice wherein she represented her client to successful outcomes in various family law matters including divorce, child custody, support and division of property.

Michelle L. Blair was born and raised in Southern California. Ms. Blair graduated from the Menlo College, Atherton, California where she was a magna cum laude graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business. Ms. Blair then received her juris doctor degree from the Thomas Jefferson School of Law, San Diego, California and was admitted to the California and federal bars in 2002.. Ms. Blair has extensive experience in all aspects of family law matters, including custody disputes, support and high net worth divorces. Ms. Blair has is also experienced in preparing premarital and post marital agreements.Ms. Blair has experience in trusts and estates. Ms. Blair is skillful in conducting all the phases of entity formations, including general partnerships, limited partnerships, limited liability partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations.Ms. Blair has been a mediator since August 22, 2003 and completed hermediation skills training at San Diego Mediation Center.