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At Fenchel Family Law PC, my focus is on delivering exceptional mediation and legal writing services, with a specialization in complex family law matters. My role as Principal Attorney is informed by my extensive experience in high-conflict custody disputes and domestic violence cases, ensuring clients receive comprehensive and empathetic legal support.. My work is driven by a deep-seated dedication to justice, particularly in defending against the misuse of the legal system. The team and I are committed to guiding clients through intricate jurisdictional disputes, both interstate and international, leveraging our expertise to safeguard their rights and achieve favorable resolutions.

I am a Certified Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization. My practice specializes in client-focused, result-driven legal representation whether you need an experienced divorce mediator, passionate litigator, help drafting a marital agreement, or assistance resolving a child-related dispute.

I am a Certified Family Law Specialist and an experienced litigator and mediator.  I strive to resolve conflicts efficiently, both in and out of the courtroom. I represent clients in all types of family law matters, including dissolution, domestic violence, and parentage. In addition to my experience as a litigator and mediator, I also provide coaching and consultation for self-represented litigants and mediating parties. I endeavor to craft creative solutions for clients in all areas of family law.

Ms. Sabharwal has been an attorney for over twenty years, handling a wide range of matters in civil and family law. Her experience and breadth of knowledge in real estate, business, employment, family law, consumer, construction, and tort / personal injury matters, as well as her jury trial and court trial experience, provide useful insight into each practice area. Her mission is to provide personalized and quality legal services using cost-effective, economical processes to achieve maximum benefit for the client. She has represented individuals, developers, trucking companies, restaurants, businesses, real estate brokers, private institutions, contractors, executive and non-executive employees, employers, homeowners and children.

Ian M.A. Van Leer is licensed to practice law by the State Bar of California. Prior to opening his firm, Ian worked in both civil litigation and family law firms in both San Diego and the San Francisco Bay Area. Ian graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, California, where he was a member of the Thomas Jefferson Law Review and served a term as its Lead Notes Editor. During law school, Ian volunteered his legal services as a certified law student to homeless military veterans through the Veterans Legal Assistance Clinic. Ian graduated with a B.A. in creative writing from the University of Arizona. Ian is originally from New York and has lived in California since 2008.

David Korsunsky is a family law attorney based in San Francisco who specializes in family law matters such as spousal support and child you are going through a divorce, the most precious things in your life are at stake: your children, your house, your life savings. This is a difficult and emotional time. You need to make sure your attorney will pursue your best is no such thing as a “typical divorce”. At the Law Offices of David Korsunsky, we will listen to you, and help you decide what’s right.

I am retired.  I am available for consultations, strategic and tactical planning, but I no longer represent clients in court.

I was fortunate to find my passion for family law at an early age and decided to dedicate my legal education and career to this challenging, yet rewarding niche field, where I help individuals and families navigate a range of stressful and complex legal (and emotional) challenges through litigation and mediation consultation. I believe in providing empathetic, caring, and logical assistance to all of my clients, who I know are in need of support during a difficult and confusing time.

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.