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I am a Berkeley native. I moved to New York after high school and spent most of the next 15 years there, first in college, then the workforce, and finally in law school.. In the middle of that period, I returned to Berkeley to get a master's degree in city planning from Cal and work as a city planner in Sonoma.. After moving back to New York and working in city planning for five years there, I decided to try something else. Law school had never been on my radar, but I discovered that it was a perfect fit for me. I didn't want to leave New York, however, and I was fortunate enough to be admitted to the Benjamin N. Cardozo School Law, located at 5th Avenue and 12th Street in Manhattan. I enrolled in 2002 and graduated in 2005.. After finishing law school, I moved back to Berkeley. I have been working as a lawyer since 2006. I have had my own practice since 2007.. I practice family law exclusively.. I became a family law attorney because it gives me the chance to help folks on a very personal level, which is important to me. People who come to see me are inevitably going through a difficult time, and I thrive on getting them through it as quickly and effectively as possible.

Roberto C. Jimenez is an experienced trial attorney focusing in criminal defense and family law. Mr. Jimenez has been practicing in the Bay Area for 17 years and is active in both State and Federal Courts. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies from the University of California at Santa Cruz and his Juris Doctor from the University of California at Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall). As a criminal and civil attorney, Mr. Jimenez aggressively fights for the rights of his clients and has obtained significant victories on their behalf, including reduced or dismissed charges for criminal defendants and large settlements for a variety of civil suits. Mr. Jimenez is also a panel member of the Criminal Court Appointed Attorneys Program (CAAP) in Alameda County, where he protects and upholds the constitutional rights of indigent defendants. In addition, Mr. Jimenez has worked as a volunteer, workshop leader, and pro bono legal counselor at a number of community organizations, including the Legal Aid Society Employment Law Center’s Workers Rights Clinic and Centro Legal De La Raza. As a result of his extensive work in the community, Mr. Jimenez has been the recipient of several awards and is frequently requested as a guest speaker at businesses and organizations throughout the Bay Area.

I am dedicated to fostering respectful, solution-oriented approaches to family law, while always keeping the goals and needs of my clients at the forefront of my work. Understanding how difficult and sometimes traumatic the transitions can be for individuals going through divorce or custody matters, I strive to empower my clients through education, understanding, and compassionate representation.. My passion for supporting clients in transition stems from my early experiences as an undergraduate at University of Chicago and law school student at UCLA School of Law. During this time, I represented parents in the child welfare system, where I provided parents with support and resources needed to reunite them with their children. In law school, I also represented detained clients with mental illnesses in asylum proceedings, which strengthened my advocacy skills and commitment to supporting vulnerable populations. After graduating from law school, I continued to engage in family advocacy through my policy work at Planned Parenthood.. I have training in domestic violence counseling, which guides the way I support clients who have experienced domestic violence. I also have training in mediation and collaborative divorce as I resolutely believe in the power of conflict resolution through a more peaceful, amicable process when possible. I currently serve on the board of the Collaborative Practice Group, Golden Gate, and am an active member of the Divorce Options Committee, dedicated to developing trainings that educate the community about how to navigate the divorce process. I am also a member of the Collaborative Practice Group of San Mateo County.

Since 2015, I have practiced family formation law, which includes surrogacy, gamete donation, and confirmatory/2nd parent adoptions.  Over these years, I am honored to have assisted over 1000 clients build their families and protect their rights.  As a solo attorney, I provide individualized attention and care to each one of my clients.  I offer complimentary initial consultations, and invite you to contact me to discuss further.

Ramon Montijo Jr. is a Bay Area native who has been practicing family law since 2008.. Ramon has experience in every aspect of family law from initial orders through settlement or trial. He has assisted numerous clients with dissolution orders, paternity actions, high conflict custody and visitation matters, complex property division, spousal support, child support, restraining orders, and post-judgment modification requests. Ramon has successfully represented clients at settlement conferences, custody evaluations, and contested hearings and trials. He has participated in multiple-day trials on such issues as custody, property division, business valuation, and breach of fiduciary duty.. Ramon has extensive experience with complex custody matters, including those that intersect with domestic violence, mental health issues, and substance abuse issues. He has successfully represented clients in cases involving move-away requests, modifications of legal custody, increases in timeshare, and cases where the bond between a parent and child has become strained. Ramon regularly works with mental health professionals and other experts who work with family law clients, including custody evaluators, individual therapists, and family/reconnection therapists.. Ramon understands the importance of engaging the services of such experts as forensic accountants, digital/computer forensics, and experts in less conventional fields to bolster his clients’ cases. Ramon develops a positive and supportive relationship with each of his clients as he helps them navigate the family law process and achieve the best resolutions for their cases. Ramon understands the significant impact that family law matters can have on people’s lives, and he approaches each case with the utmost focus and commitment.

Thank You for Contacting Us!Established in 1995.Family First!. 2015 & 2017 Alameda Magazine, Best of Alameda, Voted Best Attorney...The Law Office of Gina M. Mariani is a full service law office that has been providing East Bay and Greater Bay Area residents with valuable legal advice and services in all aspects of family law, including issues regarding divorces, paternity, guardianship, child support, child visitation and restraining orders.  She also provides services in estate planning and probate cases.. Actively practicing law since 1995, Gina M. Mariani has been providing her legal services to residents throughout the East Bay and the rest of the San Francisco Bay Area.  Focusing on Family Law, including Guardianship, she clearly understands the difficulties of Family Law and is ready to be your personal resource in your time of need.  Gina M. Mariani and her paralegal have over 40 years of combined experience in litigation, making them your knowledgeable resource in family law.. We want to clarify that we practice all aspects of family law (including guardianship) and also estate planning which for purposes of definition includes living trusts, trust administration and probate.  There are variations of both areas of where we are also capable and competent.  The percentages and categories listed are approximate and should not in any way reflect actual experience.  We are happy to meet with prospective clients at a free consultation to discuss further.  Thank you.

Randy represents a diverse array of family law clients from high-profile artists and Silicon Valley entrepreneurs to stay-at-home parents. He has experience handling complicated valuation and financial matters involving private equity, real estate, equity compensation, royalties, and intellectual property. His practice regularly involves collaboration with financial and legal experts.. Randy understands the unique aspects of each case and marshals creative problem solving to obtain favorable outcomes to the issues most important to his clients. His forceful but practical approach, whether in pre-divorce counseling, litigation, or consulting with clients engaged in mediation helps him to achieve the best result in the most efficient and cost-effective manner. He regularly appears in San Francisco and San Mateo public courts, and handles cases before private judicial officers.. Randy has 14 years of family law experience. He began his family law career as a paralegal for a top-tier boutique family law firm in San Francisco. He put himself through law school by continuing to work as a paralegal and then a certified law clerk representing clients at family law proceedings while in law school. Having handled hundreds of cases during his 14 years of family law experience, Randy knows firsthand how to navigate the court system from filing with the clerk’s office to arguing a case to a judge.. Randy is a dedicated advocate for using technology to improve his representation of clients. He lives in San Francisco with his wife and three children, and, as a passionate environmentalist, spends as much time as possible outdoors.. Memberships. California State Bar - Family Law Section. San Mateo County Bar Association – Family Law Section. San Francisco Bar Association – Family Law Section. Education. J.D., University of San Francisco, School of Law, 2013. B.A., San Francisco State University, English and Creative Writing, 2002

I am committed to helping clients resolve their family law disputes fairly, efficiently, and when possible, without litigation. I work exclusively in the area of Family Law, including dissolution, parentage, custody, visitation, restraining orders, child support, spousal support, health insurance, and property division. I represent clients in matters involving both traditional and non-traditional families, and will work with you to resolve your family law issues at a reasonable cost, with meaningful results.. I have worked with children and families for over 20 years, as an educator and advocate, in both the public and private sector. I have practiced family law exclusively for the past 12 years, and I am dedicated to keeping both the courts and the law accessible to all people. To that end, I offer a choice of full representation, limited scope representation, or services as a consulting attorney.

Wilson Family Law advises clients in the following areas: dissolution of marriage, child custody and visitation, child support, spousal support, property characterization and division, marital settlement agreements, premarital agreements, and post-nuptial agreements. Adam litigates and negotiates settlements in the following counties: San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Marin.. After practicing at a number of respected Bay Area family law firms, Adam founded Wilson Family Law to provide quality representation tailored to each client's unique needs. He is skilled at reaching fair settlements in both collaborative and conflict-driven matters, and provides responsive, compassionate and effective counsel.. Adam obtained a degree in finance with honors from TCU in Fort Worth, Texas and earned his juris doctorate degree from UC College of the Law San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings). In his free time, Adam enjoys exploring Oakland and the surrounding Bay Area with his wife and two young daughters.

Ms. Lown is an associate attorney at Brot Gross Fishbein LLP, demonstrating a zealous and assiduous approach to all family law matters. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Lown served as a clerk for two family court judges in Las Vegas, further affirming her passion for these cases.. Ms. Lown earned her Juris Doctorate from the William S. Boyd School of Law, University of Las Vegas, Nevada where she received the outstanding student award for teaching the subject of divorce to pro-per litigants and received a CALI Excellence for the Future award in the subject of Torts. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from Southern Methodist University.. Ms. Lown currently serves on the board of the Orange County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division and serves as a member of the Los Angeles Bar Association Barristers Division. She is admitted to practice law in all state courts throughout California.

Jason is a family law practitioner who provides superior legal services to his clients who are navigating the most difficult life events – divorce, separation, division of assets, and parenting in separate households. To facilitate a positive outcome, Jason believes it is critical to stay focused on what matters most to his clients while helping to minimize conflict to achieve the best result. Jason 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. He is 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.