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Anthony Walluk received his juris doctorate degree from Syracuse University, in 1971. He served in the United States Air Force retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel in July 1993 and established his practice in San Antonio, Texas in 1993 where he has developed an expertise in the areas of military and federal civilian personnel as well as military family law. In addition to having been admitted to practice in Texas in 1980, he is also admitted to practice in the Federal District Courts, Western District of Texas, the US Court of Federal Claims, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and the Supreme Court of the United States.

Michael is a fully bilingual attorney, natively proficient in English and Spanish, licensed to practice law in both Mexico and the State of Texas. Originally from Monterrey, Mexico, he has had the invaluable experience of living, studying, and working in Mexico, the United States, and Spain throughout different points of his life. This diverse upbringing has given Michael a unique perspective and a deep understanding of different cultures and legal systems.. Michael earned his Bachelor’s in Law and Political Science (JD equivalent) from the renowned Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education (Tecnológico de Monterrey/ITESM) in 2016. During his studies, he was selected to participate in an honor-level program titled “Forming the Global Attorney” at the prestigious European law firm, Garrigues, in Madrid.. While in Mexico, Michael clerked during law school at various firms, handling cases in Corporate Law, Intellectual Property Law, Labor Law, and Civil/Familial disputes. He then moved to the United States and obtained his Master of Law Degree (LL.M.) from St. Mary’s University School of Law and his license to practice in Texas in 2021.. After becoming licensed, Michael joined a small law firm in San Antonio, Texas, where he worked on cases involving Personal Injury, Probate, Real Estate, and Criminal Defense. This role provided him with a broad spectrum of legal knowledge and first-hand courtroom experience.. Subsequently, Michael worked at a boutique Family Law firm focused primarily on family law litigation and probate matters.. Michael offers his clients a blend of broad experience and meticulous attention to detail. He adopts a “negotiate first, but gloves-on if needed” approach, ensuring that his clients’ needs and interests are met in the most efficient manner possible. His confident and assertive demeanor, combined with his comprehensive legal and cultural knowledge, makes him a formidable advocate for his clients.. Outside of his legal practice, Michael enjoys staying active, socializing with friends, gaming, reading, exploring coffee and car-related interests, and traveling the world with his family.

Attorney Monica G. Arriaga brings over ten years of legal expertise and knowledge to the Locke Law Group as Associate Attorney. Although she has extensive experience in multiple areas of the law, Monica will be focusing on providing experienced advocacy for her clients in our Family Law Division. Her biggest passion is being able to support her clients through an unfamiliar and sometimes overwhelming process.. Monica earned her Juris Doctor from St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami Gardens, Florida, graduating in 2008 and was admitted to the Texas Bar in 2009. She attended the University of Texas at San Antonio for her undergraduate work earning a B.B.A. in Accounting in 1997 and a B.A. in Political Science in 2005. She has Participated in the Community Justice Program as a volunteer from 2010 until 2011 where she did pro bono work for the San Antonio community.. Monica has been married to her husband for twenty-two years, has two grown children, and is a proud grandparent of five. She is also an animal lover and an avid dog enthusiast and trainer.

Since joining Coker, Robb & Cannon, PC as one of their associate attorneys, Attorney Lauren A. Cardamone has brought her drive to succeed, problem-solving abilities, and love of the law to the entire family law team. A graduate of Texas A&M University, Lauren earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy in 2011, where she also made the Dean’s List and became a Gold Member of the Pre-Law Society.. Following her B.A., Lauren was then admitted to the Texas A&M University School of Law. She focused on the practice area of family law early on in her legal career, interning and assisting at multiple family law firms in the Fort Worth area while obtaining her juris doctorate. Lauren earned her J.D. in May 2015.. Before starting at Coker, Robb & Cannon, PC, Lauren also worked as a junior associate attorney at Parchman Law Group, gaining a deeper understandings of the trial process and assisting with legal orders and motions. She is passionate about helping families navigate the court system, and finding positive solutions to delicate family matters.

Bruce Bauman, DMD, JD, was born into a military family in Binghamton, N.Y. He spent the first 17 years of his life travelling to new locations based on his father’s assignments with the Army, never living anywhere for more than three years. Bruce graduated from the State University of New York at Geneseo, and then went on to graduate from Washington University School of Dental Medicine, in St. Louis, Missouri, earning a degree as a doctor of dental medicine (DMD) in 1983.. Bruce practiced dentistry for nearly 23 years until a neck ailment forced him to give up his first professional career. Undaunted, he decided to attend Phoenix School of Law on an academic scholarship, and graduated with a Juris Doctor degree (JD) in 2010. Passing the Bar exam on his first attempt, he was admitted to practice law in Arizona in 2011.. Bruce’s dental background allowed him to gain substantial knowledge of business, owning his own practice for most of his career. Bruce’s legal practice focuses on helping those in financial distress get a fresh start utilizing bankruptcy and reorganization, as well as all area of family law, including divorce, custody, and support.

Michelle is passionate about assisting others no matter what their background. She has worked many years to sharpen her skills and get the most effective rulings for her clients. Her energy and professionalism is unparalleled.. Michelle is dedicated to helping clients achieve positive outcomes under the toughest circumstances. Her legal career has spanned 10 years and she has achieved impressive victories on behalf of her clients, including in the areas of probate and probate litigation (dissolution, paternity, custody, child support, and parenting time) and civil litigation among others. Her passion stems from her personal experience in assisting those close to her with challenges in these difficult and emotional areas of practice.. Michelle began her legal career in 2005 as an attorney for the national law firm Quarles & Brady, LLP. At Quarles & Brady, she represented large and small corporations in high-stakes complex civil litigation including business torts, fraud, breach of contract, and anti-trust. In 2008, Michelle moved to a small firm where she practiced estate and trust litigation in probate court including guardianship and conservatorship law. In 2010 she joined the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University where she currently oversees the College’s pro bono program, including 14 different programs that do outreach to the underserved populations of Maricopa County.. Over the years, Michelle has achieved impressive victories on behalf of her clients including success at trial, evidentiary hearings, mediation, arbitration, and appeals. Her experience includes practice in Arizona’s Superior Court, Federal Court, Arizona Court of Appeals, and the Ninth Circuit.. Education:B.S. Kansas State UniversityJ.D. University of Iowa, J.D.. Honors:Antonia Miller Award for Advancement of Human RightsBoyd Service Award with Highest Honors. State Bar and Court Admissions: Arizona. Federal Bar and Court Admissions:District of ArizonaNinth Circuit Court of Appeals. Professional Publications: Reporter, “Assisted Reproductive Technologies: A Model Statute,” Journal of Gender, Race and Justice, Fall 2005.. Associations and Memberships: State Bar of ArizonaMaricopa County BarArizona Trial Lawyers Association. Board of Directors: Homeless Legal Assistance Project – 2010 – presentVolunteer Lawyers Program Advisory Committee – 2010 – presentCommunity Legal Services – 2010 – present. Past Volunteer Experience: Children’s Legal Center, Community Legal Services, Volunteer Lawyers Program, Salvation Army, Arizona Legal Volunteer, Wills for Heroes, Arizona, American Civil Liberties Union – Georgia, NARAL Pro-Choice Arizona, CASA – Court Appoint Special Advocate, Crisis Center, Manhattan, KS, Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Carolyn has provided responsive, efficient and compassionate family law services to her clients since 1994. She works hard to achieve a thorough and efficient resolution, and also to minimize the financially devastating legal fees that often result from divorce and other family related matters.