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A graduate of University of Illinois and DePaul University College of Law, Attorney Anthony Abear has been practicing law for over two decades. He began his legal career in the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office. A former felony prosecutor, Mr. Abear gained valuable experience in complex litigation and investigative interviewing. He has extensive advanced litigation experience, which includes numerous jury trial prosecutions of major felonies which includes the prosecution of 2 murder cases.. In 2003, Mr. Abear established his own law firm, the Law Office of Anthony Abear P.C., which is dedicated to family law matters. Mr. Abear brings the skill set of a seasoned prosecutor into his family law practice. He offers clients aggressive representation, compassion and care for his clients and children, and he is well capable and ready to argue on his clients’ behalf.. Since its inception, the Law Office of Anthony Abear P.C. has operated primarily on referrals and word of mouth from satisfied clients. Attorney Anthony Abear makes client satisfaction a number one priority. He understands that family law proceedings can be difficult emotionally, financially and logistically for his clients and strives to make the legal process as painless as possible. Whether it’s a divorce, child custody, adoption, paternity or any other type of family law case, Mr. Abear offers strong and compassionate advocacy.. Some family lawyers impose total control over a case once they are hired. Mr. Abear, however, works along with his clients as a team. He stays in regular communication with his clients and discusses all aspects of the case. All decisions are made jointly with informed advice. When you hire Attorney Anthony Abear to handle your family law matter, you can have confidence that your lawyer is working with you and for you.

I obtained a Biology degree from the University of Kansas in 1998, and was awarded a Juris Doctor degree from Washburn University of Law in 2001.. Starting my career as assistant district attorney in Kansas City, I was primarily assigned to litigating child abuse and neglect cases. I have first-chaired over 20 jury trials since 2001 that involved either a homicide or high level sex offense.. In 2006 I formed Leiker Law Office P.A. to represent clients with various family law issues. Leiker Law Office, P.A. is a family law firm dedicated to providing the highest quality service and representation to clients seeking assistance with divorce, paternity, custody, domestic violence cases, and appeals.. I try to maintain a presence in criminal law even though our focus has been famly law since 2006. In 2013 I was appointed by the governor to sit on the Kansas State Board of Indigent Defense Services and the appointment was unanimously confirmed by the Kansas Senate  (elected Board chairman in 2016). This Board generally oversees all of the public defender offices within the state, and the millions of dollars in state funding allocated to the same.

An almost life-long resident of Kansas, Sarah Carmody left shortly to earn her bachelor's degree at Ball State University in 2003.  She realized she wanted to move back home and attended law school at UMKC, graduating in 2008.  While in law school she was president of the Midwestern Innocence Project Student Organization and received the Latshaw Award for excellence in criminal justice. She also received the Teira Farrow Award from the Association of Women Law Students.  Since graduating, Sarah has found a passion for family law. Sarah was raised by a single mother and is now a mother herself. She is committed to a smooth transition for children during the difficult process of divorce or other custody disputes.  Sarah is licensed in both Kansas and Missouri and practices extensively in both she is not working, Sarah enjoys playing with her two children and trying new restaurants with her husband.

Anna Friedhoff is a Shareholder at SKH Family Law & Estate Planning where she is a litigator who specializes in complex family law matters. She has been recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers for the past seven consecutive years and has also been named to the Top 10 under 40 list by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys. Anna graduated from the University of Oregon School of Law and received her undergraduate degree, magna cum laude, from Gonzaga University. While at Gonzaga, Anna played four years of NCAA Division I Women’s Golf. She is a St. Mary’s Academy alumna, and she currently resides in the Laurelhurst neighborhood. Anna is a native Portlander who remains actively involved in her community through her Board work with the University Club of Portland and her volunteerism with the Multnomah Athletic Foundation.

Maury D. Beaulier is a  licensed attorney in both Minnesota and Wisconsin.  He is also admitted into the Eighth Circuit Federal Courts of Appeal.  Mr. Beaulier has over 24 years in practice with a broad base of knowledge including business law and litigation, criminal defense and family law.  As a result, Mr. Beaulier I am capable of handling a wide variety of challenges in corporate practice from corporate governance, to regulatory compliance and litigation.. Mr. Beaulier was formerly a partner in one of Minnesota’s top 50 largest law firms, Hellmuth and Johnson, PLLC.  In that role, he helped direct and manage the firm’s practice areas.. In his criminal defense practice, Mr. Beaulier has worked on several high profile homicide cases, successfully seeking the early release of an inmate convicted of murder.  Mr. Beaulier's work in the area of post conviction relief was highlighted in an investigative story broadcast on Channel 5, KSTP-TV regarding the innocence of a man convicted of murder.

Zachary A. Kretchmer is the founding member of Kretchmer Family Law, PLLC. Mr. Kretchmer’s practice is 100% devoted to family law, representing clients on cases involving divorce, complex business valuations, non-marital property, spousal maintenance, paternity, custody, and adoption matters.. Mr. Kretchmer advocates a pragmatic, sensible and cost-effective approach to family law, and utilizes the courts only as a last resort. To that end, Mr. Kretchmer regularly participates in mediation in order to mitigate legal costs while still obtaining a result consistent with his clients' wishes. In the event litigation is necessary, Mr. Kretchmer is a meticulous practitioner who will use his command of the law and the particular facts of the case to protect his client's interests. Mr. Kretchmer is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Minnesota Chapter, a  Rule 114 Qualified Neutral, and offers family mediation services. Mr. Kretchmer is also regularly invited to speak on a wide range of family law issues.

Valerie Arnold is a founding partner of Arnold & Cain, PA. Ms. Arnold practices in all areas of family law including divorce, child custody, property division, spousal maintenance, antenuptial agreements, child support as well as interstate and international divorce and child custody.  Ms. Arnold is experienced in representing clients in divorce and child custody proceedings, Hague Convention parental child abductions, non-Hague parental child abductions, parental child abduction prevention, third-party custody and visitation, mediations, and in family law appeals.  Ms. Arnold is a Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL) and has published numerous articles on interstate and international family law including authoring the "Interstate and International Jurisdiction and Custody Issues" chapter for the Minnesota State Bar Association's Minnesota Custody and Child Support Deskbook.  Ms. Arnold has lectured locally, nationally, and internationally on family law issues and has been named a "Super Lawyer" by Super Lawyers Magazine. Ms. Arnold served on the Board of Directors for the Minnesota Chapter of AFCC, serves on the Committee on Hague Conventions for the USA Chapter of the IAFL, and volunteers for the Tubman LAW Program and the Ramsey County Pro Se Clinic. Ms. Arnold is fluent in French.

Excellent strategist; detailed and responsive communication; articulation of emotional, financial and court dynamics and impact on result; strong courtroom presence; superior establishment of relationship with client.

I live in Greencastle with my wife, Ashley. We used to run half marathons together–we even ran one on our wedding day. In case you were wondering, Ashley routinely smoked me. These days we spend more time chasing our daughters than running races. I swear our girls are doing their best to turn my hair white and my dress shirts pink. Ashley says that I'm really going to be in trouble when they are teenagers.. I am an active member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Greencastle. Although I gave up on my goal of being a professional athlete years ago, I still play on the church’s basketball and softball teams. If you ever see me play, you will probably agree I made the right choice by going to law school.

Attorney Bettina Yanez, is a Certified Family Law Legal Specialist.  She also serves as a court appointed attorney for minor children in Orange County often referred to as Minor’s Counsel.  She also negotiates and drafts Pre-Nuptial, Post-Nuptial Agreements and Separation Agreements. Practice includes Mediation and Collaborative Divorce as alternatives to traditional divorce and matrimonial litigation. Moreover, she is contracted by Orange County to represents parents that are in contempt of court for failing to pay their child support (serving as an assistant public defender).. The experienced divorce attorney blends concern with stern support for her clients. Her stress-free and out going style allows her to make the people around her feel relaxed; therefore, fostering a better interaction with her clients and opposing attorneys. She offers a free consultation for divorce and family law cases.  Saturday appointments available twice a month by special appointment only.

Anh Stenzel is an experienced and knowledgeable attorney with over a decade of experience in family law.  As the principal for Regal Law & Mediation, APC, Stenzel handles divorce, separation, custody, support, premarital agreements and estate plans for clients from various walks of life. If you need legal representation with focuses on your objectives and budget, you can count on RLM to provide strategic and customized legal services to protect your rights and your family.

I am the owner of the Law Offices of Evan Braunstein. My firm provides a unique fixed fee approach to divorce, premarital agreements, child custody, child and spousal support and other areas of family law. You can learn more about me and my firm, and can arrange a free consultation by visiting my website  .

Matthew (Matt) Bogosian has practiced family law exclusively throughout his legal career. Matt graduated magna cum laude from the University of California at Los Angeles, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics with Departmental Honors. After being inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa academic honors society, Matt attended Pepperdine University School of Law in Malibu where he earned a Juris Doctor and a Certificate in Dispute Resolution at the world renowned Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution. In law school, Matt received the American Jurisprudence Award in Negotiation and Settlement Advocacy, earned Honors in Trial Practice, and won the Appellate Advocacy Invitational. His elective courses of study included Family Law, Advanced Family Law, Community Property and Divorce Mediation.. During and after law school, Matt clerked for Family Law Commissioner Bobbi Tillmon of the Los Angeles Superior Court and volunteered in the Family Law Pro Bono Clinic of the Ventura County Superior Court. In addition, Matt served as legal research assistant to Beverly Hills celebrity divorce attorneys Robert S. Kaufman and Arlene Colman-Schwimmer where he assisted in high profile cases and the division of complex estates.. Upon his admission to the State Bar of California, Matt practiced family law at the Los Angeles office of global law firm Morrison & Foerster, LLP. During his two years at the firm, Matt served as lead counsel on a successful Petition for Writ of Mandate to the California Court of Appeal, obtaining the reversal of an erroneous child custody jurisdiction ruling made by the Los Angeles Superior Court.. Matt spent an additional three years practicing family law at Nordman, Cormany, Hair & Compton in Ventura County before embarking on a successful independent law practice with offices in Calabasas, Beverly Hills and Long Beach. Having appeared in family law matters from San Francisco to San Diego, as well as having handled dozens of inter-state and international family law matters, Matt’s breadth of knowledge and experience has no geographic limits.. Since 2010, Matt has been Certified as a Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization. From 2015-2016, Matt served as an Adjunct Professor of Divorce Mediation at his alma mater, Pepperdine University School of Law. Matt has also been a court-appointed mediator by the Ventura County Superior Court and has served as a private divorce mediator in hundreds of family law matters. As lead trial and appellate counsel in the partially published opinion, In re Marriage of Bonvino (2015) 241 1411, Matt not only had an award of sanctions upheld on appeal but was so successful at the trial court level that the California Court of Appeal felt compelled to change community property law to prevent such windfalls in the future.. Since 2016, Matt has been selected to Southern California SuperLawyers, a designation given to the top 5 percent of Southern California attorneys. Going a step further, Matt is recognized as among the Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. Matt is AV Rated Pre-Eminent by the Peer Review Ratings Agency Martindale-Hubbell, achieving the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards.. Having been a child of divorce in a heart-wrenching move-away and having experienced divorce firsthand as an adult, Matt blends his extraordinary skills with personal experience and compassion for each client. Matt customizes his services to each case, creating a strategy for resolution to achieve optimal results in the most efficient manner possible. His dispute resolution background enables him to devise creative solutions, to achieve settlement where prior negotiations have broken down, and to pursue aggressive litigation and discovery methods when necessary to achieve equitable results for the client.

Amar S. Weisman was born and raised in Baltimore County, Maryland. He Graduated from The Boys' Latin School of Maryland, Georgetown University in Washington, DC and The University of Baltimore School of S. Weisman founded the Law Offices of Amar S. Weisman in December 2007 after passing the Maryland State Bar. Although the law firm began as a general practice form with multiple practice areas, the firm has increasingly been defined by family law, which is to say divorce, child custody, and child support litigation and negotiatioon. The firm Amar S. Weisman operates is different because it focuses on Family Law matters in Baltimore County, prioritizes listening to clients, and for them we will fight until hell freezes over and then on the ice.