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Born and raised in Orange County, Mr. Shelton has been in practice over thirty years. His practice covers several areas, from family law, custody, and support issues to non-profit guidance and business litigation. A highly skilled and seasoned trial attorney, he has successfully tried many hundreds of cases before judges and juries. In the non-litigation portion of his practice, he also consults with small businesses and non-profits to enable them to grow and succeed. Ralph has been included as a biographee in Marquis Who's Who in American Law since 1998, and Who's Who since 2000.

It is my goal is to provide my clients with outstanding legal representation. To accomplish that, I seek to: (1) take the time necessary to understand your personal circumstances, needs, goals, and concerns; (2) be well-informed of new developments in the law and how those developments affect you; (3) utilize the most suitable, efficient, and cost-effective strategies to accomplish your objectives; and (4) provide you the peace of mind that you have hired an attentive, responsive and caring attorney to help you through difficult times.

Sara Yunus began her career practicing family law in Orange County, at a boutique law firm in Newport Beach. Ms. Yunus relocated to San Diego and currently works for a large family law firm in downtown, focusing her practice on litigation, custody matters and dissolution.. Ms. Yunus earned her undergraduate degree in Political Science from California State University Fullerton where she was the communications intern for the National Women's Political Caucus in Washington, D.C. Through this internship, Ms. Yunus attended various political fundraisers, meetings with foreign ambassadors, and other important political events. Additionally, Ms. Yunus, who is bilingual in English-Farsi, interned for two years for a Middle Eastern television station as their English language international new anchor, on a weekly, worldwide broadcast.. Ms. Yunus was a recipient of the Dean's academic scholarship at Whittier Law School, and also interned at Whittier's Children's Rights Clinic, where she represented indigent, minor clients with special needs. She was also an active member of Whittier's Student Bar Association.

Marc H. Garelick is the founder and managing partner at Garelick Family Law, PC, a matrimonial law firm located in Irvine, Calif. He is an expert in matters pertaining to high conflict and contentious divorce, custody, child and spousal support, paternity and domestic violence proceedings in family law matters. Mr. Garelick brings 17 years of experience in family law to serving the needs of his clients. He works with high asset/high income individuals in complex, sophisticated and contested family law litigations matters.. Mr. Garelick is an active member of the California State Bar Association and the Family Law Section, as well as the Orange County Bar Association and Orange County Jewish Bar Association. He is also an active participant in the Jewish Community, working with several boards over the hearings including The Jewish Federation and Family Services, JNF, Hillel of Orange County and Solomon Society. He also sits on the board for the Gaucher Community Alliance. His charitable activities also include starting a Voluntary Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program to help low-income individuals with tax preparation in Law School.. After receiving his Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Classical Civilizations from the University of California, Irvine, Mr. Garelick received his J.D. from Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles, while working full-time at a wills and trusts firm in Studio City, Calif.

Laura Hassan has been with Madison Law, APC since 2016, first as a law clerk and now as a senior associate attorney. At Madison Law, APC she has learned by example the importance of tenacity, compassion, and commitment in advocating for our clients. Ms. Hassan’s practice focuses on business litigation and family law.. Ms. Hassan completed her undergraduate studies at California State University, San Bernardino, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies and Spanish Studies. Ms. Hassan received her legal education from Whittier Law School, where she was a member of the Trial Advocacy Honors Board and served as Vice President of the Hispanic American Law Student Association. Ms. Hassan earned her Juris Doctor in 2016.. Ms. Hassan has participated in various litigations since 2017. She has also dedicated her time to pro bono programs, assisted with immigrant and refugee children, and worked to combat slum housing. Ms. Hassan is a member of the Orange County Bar Association, Orange County Hispanic Bar Association, California Lawyers Association, and the Orange County Women’s Lawyers Association.. Ms. Hassan was elected to be on the board of directors for the Orange County Hispanic Bar Association where she will be serving a two year term from 2021 - 2023.. Ms. Hassan is admitted to practice before the California Supreme Court and the United States District Court for the Central District of California.. Ms. Hassan is fluent in Spanish.