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Ms. Mercedes Blunt graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of West Los Angeles in May 2007 and was admitted to practice law in the State of California in November 2007. While at the University of West Los Angeles, Ms. Blunt received Witkin Awards and California Jurisprudence Awards in seven subjects including family law. Ms. Blunt also participated in the Moot Court Honors program, competing in San Diego in 2007. Prior to attending law school, Ms. Blunt majored in Management Information Systems at California State University, Northridge, where she was on the Dean’s list.. Prior to becoming a sole practitioner, Ms. Blunt practiced law as an associate in two prominent law firms, aiding partners in all areas of family law.. Ms. Blunt is a member of the Family Law sections of the Ventura County Bar Association, the Los Angeles County Bar Association, and the State Bar of California.  Ms. Blunt is a member in good standing with the California State Bar and has no record of discipline. Ms. Blunt is an active member of the State Bar and is licensed to practice before all state courts throughout the State of California.

Results-driven, client-centered, and compassionate Family, Criminal Defense and Civil Litigator in Calabasas. Attended USC Marshall School of Business and USC Gould School of Law. Call for a free consultation.

I have been an attorney in the State of California since 1996, focusing exclusively in Family Law. I have appeared at hundreds of hearings and trials at courthouses located in Ventura and Los Angeles counties. Many of my cases have been high dollar cases involving such issues as business evaluations, forensic accounting analysis, custody evaluations, complex financial tracing, complex property divisions, and psychological evaluations. And, I also appreciate the needs of clients with less complicated cases.. My approach to all cases starts with an in-depth analysis of my client’s needs, their children’s needs, the financial needs, and the overall layout of the client’s standard of living. Once all pertinent detailed information is compiled, I fit the client’s profile into all of the Family Law statutes to get my clients everything they are entitled to by law. I attempt to settle the case before any Court appearances have taken place and when settlement is not possible I aggressively represent my clients at all hearings and trials.. I always keep the best interest of my clients in mind and these best interests are the prime driving force for me. I fight for the rights of my clients from the start of the case until the case is ruled upon by the Courts.. I am highly educated, well-spoken, and savvy when it comes to presenting my client’s case to both the opposing counsel and to the Court.

Ventura County Family Law Attorney, Christina Shaffer, prides herself in providing superior services in all aspects of Family Law, including Divorce, Child Custody and Child Support.  Ms. Shaffer has been serving Ventura County clients for over 16 years and commits herself to being a strong advocate for her clients.  Call us for a consultation, which includes a thorough assessment of your case and a support analysis.

I have lived and practiced family law in Colorado since 2005, after moving from Massachusetts, where I began practicing law in 1990, and New Hampshire, where I became licensed in 1995.  While I had a more varied practice on the east coast, including civil litigation, family law, social security disabilty, equine law, and assisting veterans with benefit claims, I have focused exclusively on representation of parties in family law disputes for the past 21 years.  I take great pride in representing people who are trying to move forward from highly stressful conflicts with a former spouse or signficant other.  Neither the disputes nor the legal process are very easy to naviagte for parties involved in family law litigation.  People are frightened that they will lose their assets, their home and access to their children.  I help people move through the legal system as smoothly as possible and I advocate on their behalf to recieve the most assets and access to their children that the law provides in their specific situation.. I recognize that for the vast majority of people, mediation is a less stressful and more cost effective manner of resolving their disputes.  Therefore, I completed mediation training through the Colorado Bar Association and have been mediating family law disputes and resolving disputes for couples in conflict since 2008.

As a dedicated family law attorney, Ben Mueller has a proven track record of advocating for clients with integrity and sincerity -. With sincere advocacy, a collaborative team approach, and broad legal expertise, his personal legal practice is dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for clients while fostering the development of future lawyers.

A Colorado native, I have also lived in New Mexico, Florida, Texas, and Kentucky.  Somehow, I always manage to find my way back to this beautiful state.  Beyond law, I also enjoy watching (but am too broken to play) rugby and hurling.  My other recent pasttimes include hiking and sightseeing with friends, potlucks, painting, singing, and pretending to play the piano.  Prior to working as an attorney, I was a minister, I served on the board of a non-profit helping low income individuals, and worked for over ten years as a paralegal in the bankruptcy field.

Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Attorney Christina Lukacsy Friedman earned her B.A. in history from the University of California, Davis. After working in the financial industry and starting a family, Christina then went on to pursue her passion for family law by attending the Sturm College of Law at the University of Denver. She has called Colorado home since 2012.. During law school, Christina interned for Colorado Legal Services in their Family and Children Unit, the Honorable Ross B.H. Buchanan, and was a judicial fellow for the Honorable Michael J. Vallejos in the 2nd judicial district.. Christina has dedicated her legal career to the practice of family law, which has also included estate planning. She has worked on complex family law cases including dissolutions of marriage, APRs (custody), post-decree modifications, relocations, putative and common law marriages, petitions for invalidity of marriage, and prenup invalidation and enforcement. She comes to Halligan with a comprehensive command of family law and its interplay with other areas of practice.. Christina’s strongest skills include her candor and ability to size up a situation, articulation of her client’s needs, and sensitivity to clients during what will be, for most, one of the most difficult transition stages of their lives. Christina knows first-hand the high stakes at play in family law proceedings, and her experiences have informed her own understanding and perspective of being a family law practitioner, making her a committed and dedicated advocate for her clients.. In her spare time, Christina enjoys cycling, gardening, playing piano and guitar, and spending time with her two children while taking advantage of all the outdoor splendor Colorado has to offer.

Rachel L. Young is a Senior Attorney at Setter Roche Smith & Shellenberger, LLP. Ms. Young was admitted to the Bar of the State of Colorado in 2010 and has maintained an active litigation practice since that time. She was awarded the 2017 Nationally Ranked Top 10 Under 40 for excellence in the field of family law in 2017 by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys.. Ms. Young’s practice is focused in the areas of family law, contracts, and probate, with additional litigation experience in ethics, criminal, malpractice, and juvenile matters. Ms. Young is dedicated to assisting her clients through difficult times and complex court systems. Within her practice, she is skilled at representing her clients in negotiations and courtroom proceedings.. Ms. Young prides herself on her ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, superior work ethic, and analytical reasoning skills, and Ms. Young’s attention to detail, directly translate to her practice areas and enable her to provide strategic legal representation. By cultivating attorney-client relationships and strong lines of communication, she is able to provide clients with a better understanding of their legal issues which enables the client to more fully participate in their legal matter and make informed decisions. She understands the needs of her clients and takes the time to understand the client's goals in order to fight for the best possible outcome, advocating for their financial and emotional well-being throughout every step of the legal process.. Prior to joining Setter Roche Smith & Shellenberger in 2020, Ms. Young served as Managing Attorney and Senior Family Law Attorney, overseeing and training attorneys and paralegals. She has litigated in courtrooms across the State of Colorado from Durango to Craig and Fort Morgan to Grand Junction.. Ms. Young earned her Juris Doctorate at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in Denver, Colorado. She completed her dual undergraduate degrees at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado, earning the Departmental Award of Excellence in her senior year, amongst other accolades.

Rebecca I. Gumaer is 100% focused on family law.  I have handled thousands of cases involving spouses and parents transitioning through the dissolution and custody process.  I enjoy breaking marital agreements. I enjoy defending against Common Law Marriage claims.  I enjoy seeing children secure in their relationships with both parents.