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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.

Benjamin Yip is a top-rated attorney practicing in the Encinitas, California area. Providing legal representation in California for a variety of different issues, Benjamin Yip was selected to Rising Stars for 2023. He is admitted to practice before the courts in California.. After completing undergraduate studies, Benjamin Yip attended law school. Benjamin Yip was enrolled at Loyola Law School Los Angeles. He earned a juris doctor degree in 2005. Benjamin Yip was admitted to the practice of law in 2014.. Attorneys like Benjamin Yip are recognized by their peers for their outstanding work and commitment to the spirit of the legal profession. Their knowledge of the law, professional work ethic, and advocacy on behalf of their clients allow them to stand out among other attorneys in the field.. Benjamin Yip represents clients with Family Law issues.

Erik C. Jenkins received his Juris Doctorate from California Western School of Law in January of 1997. He is a certified family law specialist.  For a number of years, Mr. Jenkins worked as a research attorney for the San Diego Superior Court. During his first three years with the court, Mr. Jenkins worked as the primary research attorney for the family law division of the Vista branch of the Superior Court. He also assisted the Probate Court with their legal research needs. This experience with the family court gave Mr. Jenkins an intimate familiarity with the complex and varied practice of family law.

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Attorney Nathalie Hall founded NBDH LAW with the goal of providing her clients in California and Washigton State unmatched legal services in Family and Business law. Whether her clients are going through an emotional divorce or launching a new business, Ms. Hall is dedicated and skilled at meeting her clients' objectives.. Ms. Hall prides herself in relentlessly and zealously advocating for her clients. She knows that achieving the best result for every client requires an individualized approach and extreme attention to detail.  She commits herself to working closely with every client to ensure that the best course of action is undertaken. She has a reputation for excellence because of her capacity to think outside the box.. Based on her past experience, Ms. Hall knows what clients want and expect from their attorneys and what it takes to nurture and cultivate client relationships. Ms. Hall earns her clients' trust by always being responsive to questions, educating them about the legal process affecting their case, keeping them informed, and treating their matter with the utmost care, attention to detail, and professionalism.. On a more personal level, Ms. Hall graduated with honors from the University of Washington and Seattle University School of Law. She was born in Israel and grew up in Paris and Milan and is fluent in five languages - English, French, Hebrew, Spanish, and Italian. She lives in Cardiff by the Sea with her husband. She is passionate about her family, friends, community, and of course, her profession.

While attending law school, I began my career in family law in 2006 as a legal assistant and became a paralegal in 2007. I became an associate attorney in 2012.. My diligence and attention to detail are second-to-none. Clients and colleagues alike respect my work ethic and easy demeanor.. In my spare time, I enjoy gardening, traveling to see friends, planning parties, cooking, baking, and spending time with my family and pets.  I am compassionate, giving with my time, and thoroughly enjoy assisting clients in their family law matters.

Acting as a Certified Family Law Specialist, Amy J. Lass is committed to helping clients approach a variety of family law cases with confidence. A graduate of the Thomas Jefferson School of Law, she realized her desire to open her own law firm while working at a prestigious firm in San Diego. Acting as one of the founding parts of Griffith, Young & Lass is the realization of that desire.Amy Lass takes a practical and cost-considerate approach to family law, leveraging her legal experience and deep knowledge of family law to help clients pursue their bests interests and fight for their rights in court. Her commitment to client satisfaction and quality representation makes her a wonderful addition to any case.