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Craig Van Thiel is a licensed California attorney specializing in family law matters for over eight years. Specializing in complex family law matters, Mr. Van Thiel has built a reputation for bringing even the most complex family law matters to a just and cost efficient resolution.. Mr. Van Thiel Graduated from the University of California, Riverside with a bachelor's degree in political science. He continued his legal education at the University of San Diego School of Law and received his Juris Doctor Degree in 1998. He has also received a degree in Comparative Criminal Law and International Human Rights from the University of San Diego, Dublin Institute on International and Comparative Law.. Before entering private practice Mr. Van Thiel worked for the State Child Support Enforcement Unit and is uniquely aware of the inner workings of the enforcement unit as well as the complexities of child support establishment and enforcement. In private practice Mr. Van Thiel has asserted himself in the North County legal community as an expert in complex family law litigation. Mr. Van Thiel however, prides himself with his ability to bring even the most complex cases to an amicable agreement without the cost of litigation.

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.

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.

I am very active in San Diego, having been born and raised here.  I love time with family and friends. I also enjoying swimming for exercise and taking long walks on the beach. I play Pickle Ball and generally enjoy outdoor activities.

Dimitry is known to be a passionate advocate that has an unwavering commitment to his clients. His representation doesn’t leave you wondering what could’ve been. He fights as hard for you as he would for his own family. Dimitry understands that when it comes to your life, mistakes aren’t an option. The outcomes and results matter, and that means you need somebody who’s dedication matches yours.. Dimitry’s experience and practice includes every aspect of Family Law. He handles all divorce matters and post judgment issues ranging from child custody, child support, spousal support financial distributions, restraining orders, and additional issues that arise from life’s sensitive dynamics. Among other things Dimitry has worked with many military members and has a unique understanding of the situations that arise in a military divorce.. Dimitry has a dynamic background and prior to becoming an attorney Dimitry worked as a first responder (lifeguard, EMT, and firefighting.) His experience in different industries has translated into effective legal representation, by giving him real life experiences that can’t be taught.. Dimitry graduated as a top student from Humphreys University Drivon School of Law, Stockton, and received awards and honors in his courses. Being recognized as a top performer in both school and work has, in turn, resulted in recognition as a fierce litigator. Dimitry received his undergraduate degree from California State University San Marcos.. Dimitry loves spending time with his family and believes being a father is the most rewarding experience life has given him. Dimitry has also been fortunate to have a blended family and knows the unique intricacies associated with the “nuclear family.” He loves spending time in the ocean, diving, surfing and exploring, and could easily waste a weekend getting sunburned and water logged. Dimitry was a former track athlete in college, and still loves to workout but readily admits his running days are behind him, unless it’s running to a court hearing.

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.

Stephanie practices exclusively in assisted reproduction law, which includes surrogacy, egg donation, embryo donotion and sperm donation, where she brings her experience as an IVF patient to every client she represents. She is graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles and the Southern California Institute of Law, where she graduated Valedictorian.. Stephanie has eight years of infertilitytreatment experience having endured more than 10 artificial inseminationprocedures, three surgeries, three miscarriages, and 13 IVF procedures tofinally realize her dream when a surrogate carried her twins. Stephanie also hadto adopt her twins because the state where they born did not recognizesurrogacy.. Stephanie is a board member of Resolve of San Diego,the National Infertility Association, and a member of the American Society ofReproductive Medicine, the San Diego Bar Association and the Lawyers Club ofSan Diego.

Mr. Montagna is an attorney with Hodson & Mullin, Attorneys at Law, with offices located in Fairfield and Vacaville. His primary focus in practice is family law, where he represented clients in all matters family law related.  Mr. Montagna is a Certified Family Law Specialist and is licensed to practice law in both California and New Jersey.. In addition to his practice, Mr. Montagna has been involved in and affiliated with the following organizations: Currently he is the Associate Chapter Director for the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists (ACFLS), Sacramento Chapter.  He has served as Vice-Chair and Chair of the Family Law Section of the Solano County Bar Association (2014-2016), held the position of Co-Chair of the Sacramento Standing Committee to the Family Law Executive Committee and is currently is the Vice-Chair for the California Lawyers Association (CLA) Family Law Executive Committee.. Mr. Montagna was the recipient of the “Barrister of the Year” award, by the California State Bar Family Law Executive Committee, in 2016. The award is to recognize outstanding contributions to the practice of Family Law of outstanding performance in the practice of Family Law for barrister lawyers. The recipient of this award must be a lawyer who practices primarily in the area of Family Law and who has been a member of The State Bar of California for five (5) years or less.

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.

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.

I spent 15 years as a very aggressive civil litigator before finding a calling in family law.    For the first 5 years doing divorce cases, I often fought hard in and out of court for my clients, because we both believed that served them best.    As I've matured in life and in practice (I'm a divorced dad myself), I learned how conflict and aggressive court actions often heighten bad feelings, and block both realistic resolution and healing.. While we do find that judicial input is helpful in some cases, most of my cases are resolved cooperatively, by opening communication and building trust between parties and their attorneys if they have one.. I have positive relationships with my both my co-parents, and very happy, healthy relationships with grown children, and an 8 year old boy, as well as two young teens who have come to me in my new relationship.  When not parenting, I'm bicycling, motorcycling, engaging in men's circles (ManKind Project, The Men's Circle Berkeley), going to the gym, gardening, hiking, camping and supporting friends and family emotionally and socially.

Rachel is a Certified Family Law Specialist who provides superior legal services to her clients who are navigating the most difficult life events – divorce, separation, division of assets, and parenting in separate households. To facilitate a positive outcome, Rachel believes it is critical to stay focused on what matters most to her clients while helping to minimize conflict to achieve the best result. Rachel helps alleviate the pressure of the legal process by being focused on what’s important to the client and by providing a comprehensive approach to resolving disputes. She is highly experienced in all aspects of family law including complex asset division, division of stock/stock/options/RSUs and other non-cash compensation, high conflict child custody matters, child and spousal support, drafting of prenuptial agreements, and domestic violence restraining orders.  The office is centrally located in San Rafael for ease of serving clients throughout Marin County including San Rafael, San Anselmo, Greenbrae, Kentfield, Sausalito, Tiburon, Belvedere, Mill Valley, Fairfax, Larkspur, Corte Madera, and Novato.

I am a Certified Family Law Specialist in California. I have exclusively practiced family law in California since my admission to the California bar in 2009. I specialize in complex family law matters including property division, financial issues, domestic violence, child and spousal support, and child custody, both in dissolution and post-judgment matters.. I also prepare and negotiate premarital, postmarital, and separation agreements. I am a New York native and am also licensed to practice law in New York. I received my B.A., Juris Doctorate and Masters Degree in Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis.. I understand that each client, each relationship, and each family is unique.

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.

At Mason Law Office you will have an ally and aggressive advocate. Mason Law Office provides unprescedented customer service because of our business model. You will have a luxurious experience with us.. Our office handles divorces, child custody, child support, spousal support, property division, debt division, name changes, expungements, and various criminal matters. We take cases with large estates, as well as simple matters.. Shannon Ramos is a California licensed attorney practicing in Family Law since 2013. Ms. Ramos is not your average attorney. She goes the extra mile for her clients. She thinks outside the box. Ms. Ramos uses every angle available to achieve your goals while considering the evidence for leverage. Nicknamed "El Toro" or "The Bull," she is tenacious and calculating.. Her attention to detail, arguments, trial skills and writing have earned her respect in the field. The results in her cases speak for themselves.. Please give us a call today for a consultation via Zoom.

My mission is to help you. Because I personally supervise every aspect of each client’s case, you will get “big firm” service at small firm prices.  I offer my client's deep experience in family law and mediation, legal matters related to property ownership, lease agreements, and home owner's associations, consumer law and bankruptcy, and the creation of LLC's.