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In law school, Mr. Lodge was in the top 6% of his class and graduated with numerous honors, and has since  published two prominent law articles and returned to Academia to obtain the highly prestigious LLM degree.. Currently Mr. Lodge has a thriving legal practice in Santa Cruz, and works with a variety of local attorrneys in various practice areas.  Mr. Lodge has appeared in court well over 100 times, and has also conducted full jury trials.

Norah Alyami is an ambitious family law attorney who has dedicated her career to helping families during difficult times. She is a compassionate and empathetic counselor who cares about the whole well-being of her clients, both in and outside of the courtroom.. Ms. Alyami is a native to the Bay Area and grew up in Contra Costa County. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Miami, Florida, in 2006. Norah graduated from Santa Clara University School of Law in the South Bay. During law school Norah worked in a family law office in San Jose in addition to clerking for a Family Law judge in Santa Clara County.. Post law school, Norah volunteered with the Family Violence Appellate Project a non-profit organization, in addition to working for a solo family law practitioner. Since passing the Bar Exam she has worked in family law firms and has both developed and managed pro bono family law “day-of-court” clinics for self-represented litigants in Alameda County.

Matrimonial and Family Law Practitioner in Albany, New York.  I have litigated all manner of divorce, child custody and child support cases. Specific experience and practice in high net worth divorces and contested child custody matters.

Sara B. Sweeney is a Principal at McCall, Sweeney & Silva, P.C., where she focuses her practice primarily in Matrimonial and Family law.. Sara is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey. She participates in events with the New York State Bar Association and Albany County Bar Association. Sara provides representation in virtually every aspect of Family and Matrimonial law including matters relating to child custody, child support, orders of protection and family offenses, parental alienation, separation agreements, divorce, enforcement of divorce decrees, spousal maintenance, pre-and post-nuptial agreements, neglect and abuse, and termination of parental rights.

I choose to become a lawyer to do Social Justice and try to make this world a better place.  I grew up as with a Hippie mentality of peace, brotherhood and equality and have continually strived to make a positive contribution to mankind.  Every individual is entitled to the same level of respect, kindness and empathy.  I will treat all my clients and collegues just that way.  I initially was in the health care field and have continued my "Do No Harm" approach to all life situations.  This is crucial when practicing Family and Divorce Law, as the Family unit will have to continue long after my involvement.  The Children are usually the innocents in Family Court and Divorce and must be protected.  I will zealously and aggressively defend my clients, supporting their positions and educating them about the entire Court process. I will be compassionate and understanding as I assist each client through the trauma and stress of their Family Court or Divorce proceeding.

Solving family court problems for over 20 years. Call today for a consultation.

Joanne M. White opened her Family Law firm in 1991.  Prior to opening her own firm, Ms. White clerked for the Justices of the Massachusetts Superior Court.  Joanne graduated cum laude from Smith College with a B.A. in English Literature and received her J.D. from Boston College Law School.  She is a member of the Albany County Bar Association, the Capital District Women’s Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association and the American Bar Association.  She is admitted to practice in New York State and Massachusetts as well as the Northern District of New York and the Supreme Court of the United States.  She is a member of the Committee on Children and the Law of the New York State Bar Association and is also a member of the Collaborative Divorce Association of the Capital District.  Early in her career, she edited the 1st Edition of Pitfalls of Practice, a publication of the Young Lawyers Association of the New York State Bar Association,  edited an article for the Corporate Counseling Handbook of the New York State Bar Association and received a Distinguished Service Award for pro bono representation from the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York.  She has volunteered as a judge for the We the People Competition of the New York State Bar Association and the Brookwood Secure Detention Facility, the Moot Court Competition of the New York State Bar Association and various Albany Law School competitions.  She attended Middlebury College’s Breadloaf School of English at Oxford, England, Middlebury Vermont and Juneau, Alaska.  She is a member of the Maryknoll Lay Missionaries of the Capital District.  In her spare time, she enjoys animal rescue, oil painting, pastel and pencil drawing, bicycling, skiing, ice skating, swimming, jogging, ballet, yoga, volunteering for intermission at the Curtain Call Theatre, international travel and socializing with her nieces, nephews and cousins located around the country and her three dogs.

My office is in Lakeport at 95 3rd Street, conveniently near to the Lake County Superior Court.  However, I serve the following cities in Lake and Mendocino County:  Clearlake, Upper Lake, Lucerne, Kelseville, Clearlake Oaks, Lower Lake, Hiddenvalley, Middletown, Cobb, Loch Lomond, Blue Lakes, Ukiah, Mendocino, Willits, Booneville.  I also serve Sonoma and Napa Counties as well.  My work is my passion; my clients are my priority.. My client's have ready access to me and I work to meet client's available times when regular business hours conflict with client availabilty.. I have been in Lake County since 2008 and served as an active and diligent public defender assigned to the Clearlake area. In 2010 I went into private practice and have been honored to meet our communities needs for a zealous and dedicated advocate.

Jon A. Riesenbeck grew up in California’s Stanislaus County. He is marriedand has two young children with a third on the way. He received a Bachelorof Arts in History and a Bachelor of Arts in Classical Civilization from theUniversity of California, Los Angeles. While attending UCLA Jon joined theUnited States Marines Reserves. Immediately following graduation from lawschool at University of California at Los Angeles in 2004, Jon’s reserve Marineunit was activated, and Jon meritoriously served our country while stationedin Iraq. Thereafter, upon returning to the states in 2005, Jon was admittedto practice law in California, after which time he relocated his family to LakeCounty and joined the law firm of Crump, Bruchler and La ’s legal interest has always been primarily focused on family law. Sincehe began practice with Crump, Bruchler and La Velle, Jon has assisted manyclients. In doing so, Jon has combined his keen attention to detail with bothcompassion and empathy, all to the benefit of those clients he has served.  Professional Licenses and Certifications:Licensed to practice before the Supreme Court of the State of California and all subordinate courts; December, 2005Education:University of California, Los Angeles, . HistoryUniversity of California, Los Angeles, . Classical CivilizationUniversity of California, Los Angeles, 2004Juris DoctorateMemberships in Professional Organizations:State Bar of CaliforniaHonors and Awards:"Class Honor Man" of 4th LAAD BN Corporal’s Couse 1-05 (2005)Certificate of Commendation (2005)Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2005)Honor Graduate Reserve Administration Course 3-03 PersonnelAdministration School (2003)Certificate of Achievement/Meritorious Mast (2001)