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Stephen Kaufman is a partner at Kaufman Steinberg, LLP, founded in 2014 by Steve and Jordon Steinberg, a Calfornia State Bar Certified Family Law Specialist.  In 2015, Steve was named as a Super Lawyers, a designation by his peers as one of the top 5% of family law attorneys in Southern California.  Together, Steve and Jordon bring more than 30 years of family law experience to their clients. At Kaufman Steinberg LLP, we are client-focused and results-oriented.. Steve was raised in Southern California, attended UC San Diego and University of La Verne College of Law.  Steve is passionate about his work with clients facing some of their greatest challenges, including divorce, custody disputes, division of property including complex business litigation, support issues and domestic violence.  Steve also represents grandparents in family law litigation as well as guardianships and step-parent adoptions.

Alphonso S. Hearns, Jr., managing attorney and founder of Hearns Law Group, LLC, has spent the past 17 years litigating high conflict divorce and custody cases. Alphonso began his legal career as a real estate transactions attorney but developed a passion for advocating for individuals and families in court. He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland, College Park, and his Juris Doctor from The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, and is licensed to practice in Maryland. Alphonso received numerous awards and distinctions, and was selected to the 2024 Maryland Super Lawyers List. In 2021, Alphonso was selected as a Fellow of the Maryland Bar Foundation in recognition of his outstanding dedication to the welfare of his community, the administration of justice, and the traditions of the profession of law. Alphonso was also selected for inclusion into the Top Attorneys of North America 2020-2021 edition by The Who's Who Directories. Also, in 2020, the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys (NAFLA) awarded Alphonso the prestigious Top 10 Attorney Award for the State of Maryland.. Within the first few years of Alphonso’s transition to family law, he experienced tremendous success in handling the most complex custody litigation matters an attorney could ever experience. Alphonso forged partnerships with several advocacy groups in the Maryland region, including the Center for Abused Persons, Charles County, Maryland and the YWCA, Annapolis, Maryland. He began assisting these groups with handling complex custody and domestic violence cases in which they did not have the resources to manage as non-profit organizations. Alphonso quickly developed a reputation as the go-to attorney for handling high-conflict family law cases, which resulted in him successfully managing hundreds of such cases. His stellar reputation and track record of success has earned him the respect and acknowledgement of his peers and local judges. Alphonso was selected to lead the Prince George's County Bar Association's Family Law Committee as the Co-Chair, and in this leadership capacity, he mentored new family law practitioners and provided a source of continuing legal education for seasoned practitioners.

Daniel Kaplan heads the Firm’s Family Law department. Mr. Kaplan provides clients with superior service in sophisticated family law matters at the trial and appellate levels. Mr. Kaplan has distinguished himself by working on difficult cases such as complex contested divorce litigation, marital and premarital settlement agreements and issues of domestic violence, paternity and custody disputes.. Mr. Kaplan is responsible for directing the work of the Firm’s family litigation attorneys and staff and is actively involved in every facet of his client’s case, providing direction on any strategy-related decisions, hearings and trials. Under his leadership, the Firm has been noted for its ability to handle cases in an organized, timely, cost-efficient and effective manner. Clients looking for aid in international custody proceedings and Hague Convention proceedings also look to Mr. Kaplan and his staff for leadership in their cases.. The Family Law department prides itself on keeping clients advised on their options as their cases progress. Clients can be assured that Mr. Kaplan and his associates will be with them through each step of their case, providing them with ongoing support as it develops.. Mr. Kaplan represents clients located in all areas of South Florida.

Ronda Middleton is known as much for her sharp legal skills as for her compassionate work with clients on domestic violence and child custody cases. Whether her clients are engaged in bitter child custody and paternity issues; seeking prenuptial or postnuptial agreements; going through divorce, property settlements or requiring litigation; Ronda ensures a 24-hour response. Her personal approach is to resolve each case with the least emotional and financial toll on all parties involved, as profiled in Inland Empire Magazine, "The IE's Best Lawyers," November 2008.. Previously, Ronda was a founding partner in the Law Office of Sheasby & Middleton, P.C., known as a leading Family Law and Estate Planning Law firm with offices in Irvine, Century City, and San Bernardino County. Since its founding in 2004, the firm represented hundreds of divorce and child custody clients ranging from clients with multi-million dollar estates to pro bono custody cases that needed immediate attention. Ronda's litigation expertise began as an attorney with a prestigious West L.A. Family Law firm.. Over the last decade, Ronda has built a growing clientele through her ability to connect on an emotional level with clients and whenever possible, achieve out of court settlements for the good of all parties involved. Her remarkable results in this area come from twelve years of work in higher education where she counseled and mentored minority students, mostly from single-parent homes. Her ability to recognize the impact divorce had on these kids compelled her to pursue Family Law to help future generations build hope after the turmoil of divorce.. Ronda earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Riverside; a Masters Degree in Public Administration from California State University, San Bernardino; and a Juris Doctor from Chapman University in Orange. She was admitted to the State Bar of California in December 2001 and is a member of the Orange County Bar Association.. Active in her community, Ronda serves on the board of FACES (Family Assessment Counseling & Education Service), is First Vice President for the Woman's Club of Fullerton, Guest Lectures for Yorba Linda Community Center, where she teaches a "Women and Divorce" seminar each month, and is a member of the National Association of Women Business Owners, Orange County.

Licensed in the Federal Courts for the District of Arizona and the Western District of Oklahoma, as well as the United States Courts of Appeal for the 8th, 9th and 10th Circuits.  Finally, licensed in the U.S. Supreme Court.

Mr. Davis obtained is Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Loyola Marymount University and his Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School of Los Angeles.Mr. Davis has been a member of the California State Bar since December 1986.. Mr. Davis is also eligible to practice law before the United States District Court for the Central District of California; the United States District Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit and the Supreme Court of the United States.. Mr. Davis acted as both trial and appellate counsel in the published cases of: Marriage of David and Martha M., (2006) 140 96 and Papakosmas v. Papakosmas, (2007) 483 F.3d 617.. On January 8, 2008, Mr. Davis received a diploma from the National Institute for Trial Advocacy. In 2008, he became a member of the Ranch Club- Trial Lawyers College. He was one of 50 lawyers selected nationwide to live, for 22 days on Gerry Spence's Thunderhead Ranch just outside of Dubois, Wyoming.. Mr. Davis is the founder and lead attorney of the Law Offices of Vincent W. Davis & Associates. Since 1986, Mr Davis' practice cover all areas of law including family law, juvenile dependency, probate, civil litigation, contracts, immigration, entertainment law and criminal defense.. Mr. Davis and his associates represent clients going through divorce and handle issues such as child custody and visitation, child support and spousal support and division of property.. At Vincent W. Davis & Associates we also handle domestic violence, paternity, adoption matters, civil litigation matters, real estate matters and all criminal matters.. Mr. Davis hosts a weekly radio show on The Secret: How to Fight CPS & Win KPAC 790 AM Talk Radio Saturdays 7-9pm .. A majority of the associate attorneys and staff members are bilingual and fluent in various languages such as Spanish, Thai, Vietnamese, Armenian, and Russian. Mr. Davis provides direct supervision to ten (10) associate attorneys in his firm.

Hi, I am Dustin McCrary, a divorce lawyer focusing on the legal needs of divorce and separation, child custody, child support, alimony and spousal support, property distribution and domestic violence. I’m a divorce lawyer in Statesville, Mooresville, Hickory and surrounding areas because I believe that divorce is tough and demands five-star-quality plus representation.My clients would tell you that I have the inexplicable ability to put them at ease.  I have a calming presence and genuinely care about every person I come in contact with.  I'm quick-witted and think fast on my feet. I have an answer for anything and you will undoubtedly find yourself repeating one of my witty remarks. I love spicy food, being outdoors on the golf course or fly-fishing in a stream in the mountains, and UNC athletics, not necessarily in that order.  I’ve been to seven UNC versus Dook basketball games in Chapel Hill, the best being the come from behind win in 2005. When it comes time to beat my friends on the golf course, my fiercely competitive spirit comes out and I don’t lose.   I graduated from the University of North Carolina with a B.A. in Communications and earned my law degree with honors and M.B.A. from North Carolina Central University.  While there, I was a member of the North Carolina Central Law Journal, graduated #1 in my M.B.A. class, and served as a teaching assistant for the business law classes at the School of Business.In my spare time, I serve on the executive board of the Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce, March of Dimes, and Iredell County Republican Party. I am definitely a people person, and I enjoy serving my community through these organizations.. Dustin McCraryAttorney

Daniel “Zane” Swank is from Bloomfield, New Mexico and is a proud parent of three children and one grandchild. Mr. Swank is a veteran of the United States Navy’s Nuclear Submarine Service (Silent Service) having served aboard USS Memphis (SSN-691) on several deployments. Mr. Swank has been deployed to the Mediterranean Sea, the Arctic Ocean (under-ice), the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. Mr. Swank is also a former Semiconductor Manufacturing Team Leader, LASER Lithographer and robotics technician for Intel, Corporation in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.. LICENSURE. Mr. Swank is licensed to practice in New Mexico and is admitted to practice before all New Mexico State Courts, the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court, Children’s Court and Appellate Court and the Pueblo of Pojoaque Tribal Courts.. EDUCATION. In 2007, Mr. Swank received his Juris Doctor from Washburn University School of Law in Topeka, Kansas where he earned a Certificate in Business and Transactional Law, with distinction, and with a Concentration in Bankruptcy Law. Mr. Swank also interned in chambers for the Honorable Dale L. Somers, United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Kansas. Mr. Swank earned his Master of Business Administration degree, with an emphasis in Human Resources Management, from The College of Santa Fe and received his undergraduate degree with highest honors from National American University.. AREAS OF LEGAL EMPHASIS. Mr. Swank has been working in the courtroom as a Trial Attorney for more than eight (8) years, all of which has been “first chair” trial experience. Mr. Swank now practices mainly in the areas of divorce, child custody and support, parentage, restraining orders, grandparental visitation, involuntary termination of parental rights, misdemeanor and felony DWIs, including MVD Hearings, and other criminal defense cases. Mr. Swank also handles general litigation cases.. PRIOR EXPERIENCE. Mr. Swank has broad criminal prosecution and defense experience. Mr. Swank has worked as a former Assistant District Attorney for the Eleventh Judicial District in New Mexico and as Assistant City Attorney and Prosecutor for the City of Farmington, New Mexico. Mr. Swank was later invited to be an associate at the prestigious Titus & Murphy Law Firm in Farmington, New Mexico often working, as defense counsel, on issues of first impression in the areas of drug-related DWI’s, DWI-related driver’s license revocation cases and prosecuting appeals to the New Mexico Court of Appeals.. Further, Mr. Swank handled nearly all Family Law and Domestic Cases for Titus & Murphy Law Firm in both San Juan and McKinley Counties. Mr. Swank is one of the highest performing associates in the history of Titus & Murphy Law Firm. While at Titus & Murphy Law Firm, Mr. Swank also worked as Assistant Public Defender for the City of Farmington and Public Defender for the City of Bloomfield.. Mr. Swank has also worked as a Department Head and Tribal Public Defender for the Pueblo of Isleta handling serious crimes on reservation lands. With his unique knowledge of tribal law, Mr. Swank has successfully represented clients before the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Courts, the Pueblo of Pojoaque Tribal Courts and state courts on a variety of legal matters. Mr. Swank has appeared state-wide on cases before several Municipal Courts, Magistrate Courts, District Courts and the New Mexico Court of Appeals.. Since 2009, after gaining experience as a prosecutor, Mr. Swank has actively represented private clients in cases involving divorce, child custody and support, parentage, restraining orders, grandparental visitation, involuntary termination of parental rights, misdemeanor and felony DWIs, including MVD Hearings, and other criminal and administrative law cases.. Since 2011, Mr. Swank has been called upon to consult and give advice on unique legal issues and other “matters of first impression” by other experienced attorneys. He has also previously been retained by two Metro-area law firms to supervise, train and teach less experienced attorneys in the areas of pleadings practice and trial practice.

Disputes within the family are hard. Many of my clients are amidst the most trying times of their life, and faced with so many crucial decisions, it is important to have someone by your side who is really listening. There is no one-size-fits-all solution, and I work tirelessly not only to advise my clients as to what their options are in the moment, but also what impact these choices may have moving forward. What the next chapter looks like is entirely up to you, and I promise to do everything in my power to get you there.

Melissa received her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan in 2006 and graduated cum laude from Pace University School of Law in 2010. Melissa’s practice includes representation of individuals in divorce, post-divorce, custody, paternity, parenting time, Personal Protection Order (PPO) and minor guardianship matters, as well as general civil litigation and criminal matters.Prior to returning to Michigan, Melissa was employed at the Legal Aid Society’s Juvenile Rights Practice, where she served as the attorney for the children in child protective matters in Bronx Family Court.Melissa serves on the board of the Women Lawyer’s Association and Zero Tolerance: Ending Child Sexual Abuse and is a member of the State Bar of Michigan Family Law Section Domestic Violence Committee. Additionally, Melissa is a member of Collaborative Practice Institute of Michigan and is trained in the collaborative divorce process.Native to Traverse City, Melissa enjoys spending time swimming, boating and exploring Northern Michigan with her husband Daniel and their son, Aiden.Admitted:2010, State Bar of New York2014, State Bar of Michigan. Publications:Trust Issues & Divorce: The Impact of Divorce on Assets Held in Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts,Michigan Family Law Journal, Volume 47, Number 5, May 2017

Stephanie graduated from Southeast Missouri State University with an undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice. After a former judge turned professor convinced her to pursue law school over law enforcement, Stephanie moved to Phoenix to establish herself in the Grand Canyon State. Stephanie went on to graduate from Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University with a Sports Law and Business emphasis.. Following her passion, directly out of law school Stephanie began working in family law. There is a unique skill required of family law attorneys in that they must blend the sympathy and emotion of family law with the practice of the law, which is centered in logic. After developing and growing another family law firm in Phoenix, she finally opened her in own firm in 2024.. Stephanie’s focus is providing dedicated, compassionate, and high-quality representation for clients facing one of the most difficult endeavors in their lives. Stephanie’s go to line is: “it’s probably not the best day if you are contacting me” but she strives to secure the best possible outcome and ease the stress of a family law matter.. She has ample experience in high net worth divorces, high conflict child custody cases, facilitating settlements, litigating and fighting in trial, and finding creative solutions to difficult problems.. In her free time, Stephanie enjoys coaching adult men’s baseball, weightlifting, and traveling the world.

I've practiced family law in Thurston County since 1990 and absolutely love doing it. My favorite part of this work is creatively and compassionately helping clients find a way through divorce or child custody/support issues with the least emotional and financial damage. Much of my practice is aimed at people who really don't want to destroy the other side or themselves. We work together to resolve the legal issues so you can get back to the better parts of your life with a healthy structure from whatever family law issue you have had to encounter.. My law firm is not all about me. I have absolutely fabulous people working with me and they help provide excellent service to everyone who contacts us.. Also see or call us at to learn about our services.

WENDY J. EARLE : Wendy is the Owner and Principle of Wendy Earle, Law Office LLC. She attended both Gonzaga School of Law (where she received a CALI award for top grade in the environmental litigation class) and University of Idaho College of Law (where she was on the German Law Journal editorial board and published a review essay on comparitive real property and land use approaches.). Wendy loves what she does and has successfully represented clients in various practice areas in Washington and Idaho state courts, Washington and Idaho administrative courts and Idaho and Colorado Federal Courts. Most recently she successfully represented a Client/Plaintiff in a lengthy 3+ year employment discrimination case in Idaho federal district court.. Having grown up in rural Idaho and Colorado, Wendy has a unique understanding of rural areas and the underlying values and dynamics. She has a commitment to preserving and improving the quality of life in the special areas she has inhabited.. Consultation Fee: $ in half hour increments.. Wendy is a former world class ski competitor who has skied all over the world (including a 2019 ski touring trip to Iceland). She was a pioneering top ranked competitor in the early days of freestyle skiing competitions. In her spare time she still hits the slopes ----- especially the "steep and deep".

Josefa Rodriguez is an Shareholder at Gallagher & Kennedy. Her practice includes family law matters, adoption and guardianship of minor children. She is a dedicated attorney with extensive trial experience. Works efficiently to assist clients who are going through emotional times to come to a resolution where possible and fight where needed.. As a former Assistant Attorney General, she represented the Department of Child Safety and strongly advocated for the safety of many Arizona children. With this experience, she is an attorney who is understanding and will listen to all of her clients needs and concerns with compassion, and will assist families during their most difficult time of their lives.. To schedule a consultation: Include your name, address, contact information, and with a brief description of your case.. Areas of Practice:. Trial practice in juvenile dependency, severance of parental rights, child guardianships, adoptions, divorce, child custody, child support and other family law matters.. Memberships & Associations:. Licenses & Admissions:State of Arizona, 2018

I began my legal career in June of 2001 as an Assistant State Attorney here in the Fourth Judicial Circuit of Florida (Clay, Duval and Nassau County).  I spent a total of seven years at the State Attorney's Office where I handled cases from misdemeanor domestic violence, petit theft, DUIs, as well as many different felony cases including, drug possession, drug sales, trafficking, grand theft, child abuse, child neglect, sexual assault, sexual battery, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, attempted murder and murder.  I ended my career as a Division Chief in the felony division and a member of the homicide rotation.  I handled over forty jury trials during this time and hundreds of other contested evidentiary hearings.  The trial advocacy skills I learned while as a State prosecutor have assisted me greatly in private practice handling criminal defense and family law cases.  The past three years I have primarily focused on contested family law cases handling very complex divorces, custody actions, paternity cases, modification actions and contempt actions.  I have also maintained a criminal defense practice that I have been able to successfully defend many clients in either having their charges dropped or reduced, or even an acquittal after jury trial.  My office is equipped with a very experienced paralegal who provides great assistance in the discovery process and handling of my case load.  My law parter is also my Wife and our entire staff treats our clients with our family and team oriented approach.  Call us today and let our family help yours through any of your legal needs.

Brittany Furr Gordon is a graduate of West Virginia University College of Law in Morgantown, West Virginia. A native of Roanoke, Virginia, Mrs. Gordon is a graduate of William Byrd High School. She holds two Bachelor of Arts degrees from Virginia Tech.. While attending West Virginia University College of Law, she was a member of the Legal Clinic, which focused on general civil litigation. Mrs. Gordon additionally participated in an externship program with the West Virginia Public Defender’s Office in Clarksburg, West Virginia where she worked with mentor attorneys to provide legal representation to criminal defendants.. Mrs. Gordon’s practice focuses on divorce and custody, criminal defense, DUI, traffic offenses, personal injury, estate planning, and general civil litigation. She is also a certified guardian ad litem for children.. While not practicing law, Mrs. Gordon is an avid fan of College and Professional Football. She enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and her rescue pup, Simba.

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Steven Reinheimer brings over 25 years of legal experience to bear in your Family Law case, over 20 of which have been almost exclusively in matters of divorce, child custody, child support, parenting time or post-judgment enforcement or modification.  Every case receives his personal attention from start to finish. He is recognized as a zealous advocate for his clients relying  on his extensive experience and knowledge to efficiently resolve Family Law disputes.. Mr. Reinheimer does not just dabble in Family Law. He served as both vice-char and chair of the Oakland County Bar Association Family Court Committee. Mr. Reinheimer's Family Law colleagues elected him him to serve three successive three-year terms as a council member for the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan.. In these leadership positions Mr. Reinheimer has been at the forefront of helping shape the laws which impact the practice of Family Law in Michigan. He has attended the ICLE Family Law Institute every year since its inception in 2002, making sure he remains on the cutting edge of developments in Family Law.. Mr. Reinheimer has presented on Family Law issues at seminars for new lawyers and has been published in the State Bar of Michigan's Family Law Journal.

I believe that representing clients is a great responsibility and privilege.  I take a personal approach to each client and to each case.  You will have direct contact with the attorney handling your case, never having your legal matters handled by a paralegal, secretary or associate attorney.. As an experienced litigator with over 17 years of experience, I have experience handling the following types of cases, child custody, visitation, child support, spousal support/alimony, marital property division, allocating debt, QDRO's, dividing retirement accounts, enforcement, modificaition, orders of protection, domestic violence and juvenile matters.  If you are contemplating filing for divorce, or your spouse has filed for divorce, please contact me.  I will counsel you on the divorce process and help you prepare for the future.

Jessica Stokes-Johnson, the founding attorney of Stokes Johnson Law, is a dedicated legal professional with a passion for justice. A native of Jackson, Mississippi, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Mississippi State University and a Juris Doctorate from Thurgood Marshall School of Law.. Prior to establishing her own practice, Ms. Stokes-Johnson served as a Trust Administrative Officer for U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management in Chicago, Illinois. While in law school, she gained invaluable experience clerking for Judge Tim Taft of the Texas 1st Court of Appeals and interning with both the Harris County District Attorney's Office and the Secretary of State of Georgia.. With over 17 years of legal experience, Ms. Stokes-Johnson is licensed to practice in Virginia, the District of Columbia, the Eastern District of Virginia, and Illinois. She leverages her extensive experience, both in and out of court, to achieve favorable outcomes for her clients, always with a focus on justice and personalized representation.. Beyond her legal career, Ms. Stokes-Johnson is deeply involved in her community. She served as a certified Guardian Ad Litem in Prince William County, Virginia, for over a decade, and her dedication to children's welfare earned her the 2016 Prince William County Bar Association Guardian Ad Litem of the Year award. Additionally, she is a current member of the Prince William County Bar Association and has previously affiliated with several other legal organizations to include the Virginia Women Attorneys Association, the American Bar Association, and Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity. Her community involvement extends to charitable work with Habitat for Humanity, the Red Cross of America, Big Brother Big Sister, and volunteering at local food pantries to help those in need.. Ms. Stokes-Johnson is happily married and has two children. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, including her Goldendoodle, Chase, traveling, and exploring new spas.