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Brian Lanz provides caring, efficient and effective legal service to clients throughout Sonoma County.  He enjoys having his own practice, because it allows him to focus his work more directly on the needs and goals of the client.. Brian attended college in Santa Rosa and Chico California and then attended Empire LawSchool, where he obtained his Juris Doctorate degree. He chose to attend law school in Santa Rosa because he could work with practicing attorneys and for the District Attorneys Office, while studying the law. He completed his law degree and passed the bar shortly thereafter.. Brian has been practicing law and primarily family law for more than 15 years now. He previously worked for the Sonoma County District Attorney and the Child Support Department, before starting his own law practice. Since then he’s guided families and individuals through the legal process in all types of cases, including civil, criminal and family law. Over time he chose to narrow down his practice to the area of family law, because he felt he had a more direct impact with his clients in this area of the law.. During his time off work, Brian enjoys spending time with his wife and kids, coaching baseball and basketball, golfing with friends and working out to reduce the stress load of a legal practice. He was raised with parents that divorced and understands the emotional and financial issues they go through. It’s his objective in every case to determine the needs of the client and tailor the work their case toward their needs.

Jennifer Applegate has been practicing family law in Sonoma County since 2008. After spending several years as a partner in a small firm, she now runs a solo practice out of a charming downtown office. Jennifer has a reputation as being a lawyer who's good at settling cases, and someone you don't want to go up against in court. She's committed to reaching a fair and equable settlement with a minimum of litigation, but when it's required, she goes to the mat for her clients! Jennifer understands the most effective way to present facts and arguments in court, and has a good reputation with my judges, commissioners, and colleagues. Most of all, she levels with her clients, telling them what to expect and which issues aren't worth fighting over -- so you get good value for money, and you don't make litigation even more contentious.. Consultations are offered at a reduced rate.

Kara is a family law attorney who has been practicing for over 13 years. She became a partner with the firm in 2009. Her areas of practice include divorce, legal separation, custody and custody modification, child visitation, child support, spousal support and modification, property division, premarital agreements, postmarital agreements, domestic violence, and restraining orders. Kara’s practice consists of traditional litigation, mediation, and collaborative law.. In 1998, Kara received her Juris Doctor Degree from Santa Clara University School of Law, where she focused her studies in Family and Public Interest Law. Prior to becoming an associate with Conner, Lawrence & Rodney in 2000, Kara was a senior associate at a family law firm in San Jose, California.. Kara is active in the legal community, serving as a leader in various groups. Kara has served as the Chair of the Sonoma County Family Law Committee, as the Family Law Bar Representative on the Sonoma County Bar Association Board of Directors, and as the President of Sonoma County Women in Law. She is currently the liaison between Family Court Services and the Sonoma County Family Law Bar.

Since 1995, Attorney Bret E. Campoy has been practicing family law in Santa Rosa, California.. In 2008, he became certified by the State of California as a specialist in this field. Mr. Campoy graduated with distinction from the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law where he was awarded the American Jurisprudence Award in Legal Process and admitted to the Roger J. Traynor Honor Society.. Mr. Campoy is a member of the American Bar Association, the California Bar Association and the Sonoma County Bar Association. He has also been admitted to practice in federal court.. Mr. Campoy has sat on the California Bar Association’s Support North Committee, which made recommendations to the California Bar Association, and the Sonoma County Family Law Committee, which acts as a liaison between the Court and the Family Law Bar.. Prior to beginning his practice in Sonoma County, Mr. Campoy worked with the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office, the United States District Attorney’s Office in Sacramento, and the Marin Family Law Center.

I love my work, but I also love to play.  You can find me mountain biking, playing in a men's baseball league, throwing frisbee, running, playing in my band, and generally just having fun with my kids and my family.  It is important to take time to play.  Unfortunately, too many times we let the stress of everyday life take over and forget the therapuetic qualities of playing.  I encourage my clients to take time and play even though they are going through what likely is the single most difficult time in their life becasue it allows them to obtain clarity, which is so important when facing some of the most significant and difficult decisions they will ever make.

I have always wanted to help people.  But after many years as a mid-level accounting supervisor, I felt completely unfulfilled and decided it was time to follow my childhood dream and go to law school.  I attended Empire College School of Law, in Sonoma County, California, and graduated in 2011.  I took the California State Bar Exam in July 2011 and was admitted to the bar in December 2011.. I have been a single mom for most of my children's lives.  I have been through divorce and I have been through custody cases.  I have a first hand perspective of what it's like to be a family law client.  Having this experience allows me to truly understand you.  It also allows me to have a real perspective on not only what you are going through emotionally, but also what you can expect throughout the family law process.. I record a weekly video on YouTube where I answer family law questions or give helpful tips about family law related matters, called Coffee Breaks with Beki.  I keep the videos between 10-15 minutes, so that you can watch them on your coffee break!. When I'm not practicing law, I enjoy watching my son play sports or going on hikes / adventures with my husband.  I hold state records for powerlifting in the USAPL for my age/weight class and enjoy body building.

We are a law firm located in Orange County, dedicated to providing our clients with the highest quality legal representation with respect to all family law-related matters, including dissolution of marriage, domestic partnership, paternity action, and post-judgment modifications. Keeping in mind the personal and sensitive nature of each case, we pride ourselves in tailoring our representation to meet the specific goals and objectives of each client.. Our practice strives to provide each client with exceptional legal services. Our practice is devoted entirely to family law. That means we have the training, experience, and knowledge to handle a wide array of family law matters. We pledge to listen to your concerns, communicate openly and candidly with you about all matters that may affect your case, and, most importantly, understand that the issues related to your unique family law matter may pose an emotional burden on your family. We tailor our representation based on the nature of your case and complexity of your matter. We represent clients in the following counties: Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego.

Roxana Amini has been licensed to practice law since 2011 and handles Family Law, Immigration, Employment, and Real Estate matters. She is licensed to practice before all the courts of the state of California as well as the United States District Court, Central District of California. She is also a licensed California Real Estate Salesperson and Notary Public.. Ms. Amini graduated from California State University, Northridge with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. Prior to attending law school, Ms. Amini was the Assistant Manager of a well-known resort in the Caribbean, where she was responsible for overseeing several departments and adhering to stringent Virgin Islands Labor Laws. Later, she worked in New York City as a Marketing Executive in the Fashion Industry.. Ms. Amini attended Chapman University School of Law, where she served on the Mock Trial Board and became President of the American Constitution Society. She received CALI awards for her work in Chapman's prestigious Elder Law Clinic and for her performance in Trial Practice under the Honorable W. Michael Hayes.

Mr. Rios served his country with distinction in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam era, 1966 to 1970. Following his honorable discharge, he attended the University of California Irvine, where he graduated with honors-cum laude, in 1972. He then attended Law School at the University of California Berkley, Boalt Hall, where he also graduated with honors in 1975. The early part of Mr. Rios’ career involved representation of Native American people throughout the western states. He served in the Governor’s office in Sacramento from 1977 to 1979 where he was the top legal advisor to then Governor Jerry Brown on Native American rights issues. Mr. Rios returned to this home in 1979 at which time he opened his law office and has been a sole practitioner until his recent association with his daughter, Serita. Ms. Rios practices out of their Fresno office where she focuses on serious criminal cases. She also received academic distinction during her educational career.

Norma Samra is an experienced attorney and a founding partner of Samra Dhillon & Associates. She earned her J.D. from Santa Clara University and was admitted to the California State Bar in 1986. After law school graduation, Norma joined the firm Mentz, Finn, Clarke, & McDowell as an associate attorney. In that role, she practiced administrative law and primarily handled workers’ compensation defense cases. Since then, Norma has extended her practice and now offers services in the areas of family law, divorce, probate, personal injury, trusts and estates, and workers’ compensation law.

My practice is dedicated to promoting peaceful resolutions and assisting individuals and families resolve their differences outside of court.  I am a trained Family Law Mediator and Collaborative Divorce Attorney. I focus my practice on helping people in conflict work together productively, efficiently and amicably to reach agreements.  My goal is to enable my clients to not only resolve the current issues between them, but also help them develop more productive communication patterns to allow them to be able to resolve any future issues that may arise, particularly if they share children.  In the comfort of my office or another Collaborative Team member, or over Zoom conferences, we are able to complete all the necessary legal paperwork, work cooperatively to disclose all relevant information and documentation on the issues in your matter, and negotiate agreements that you believe are fair and equitable for your unique situation, all without the need to ever set foot in a courtroom.. My practice is based in Elk Grove, California, close to Hwy 99, with easy freeway access.. In every situation, I strive to reduce the financial and emotional cost of divorce, separation and child custody matters.  I am a Certified Family Law Specialist, State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization.  Please visit our website to schedule a Consultation.