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Understanding Personal Injury Law

Personal injury law allows individuals who have been harmed because of another person's negligence to seek financial compensation. These cases arise when a person or business fails to act with reasonable care and another person suffers injury as a result. Personal injury attorneys represent accident victims and help them recover damages for medical bills lost wages and pain and suffering.

In the United States personal injury claims are governed by state tort law. Victims may pursue compensation through insurance claims or civil lawsuits. Lawyers investigate accidents gather medical records interview witnesses and negotiate with insurance companies. Because insurers often attempt to minimize payouts, legal representation can significantly improve the chances of obtaining fair compensation.

Serious injuries may lead to long term medical treatment disability or permanent changes in lifestyle. Lawyers help ensure compensation accounts for current and future medical costs rehabilitation and lost earning capacity.

Common Personal Injury Cases

  • Car and truck accidents
  • Slip and fall incidents
  • Workplace injuries
  • Defective products
  • Dog bites
  • Medical malpractice

Each type of case requires evidence such as accident reports photographs medical records and expert testimony.

When You Should Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer

Victims should consider contacting a lawyer when injuries require medical treatment or when insurance companies dispute liability. Legal advice is especially important when injuries cause long term disability or significant financial loss.

How the Legal Process Works

  1. Initial consultation and case evaluation
  2. Investigation and evidence gathering
  3. Insurance negotiations
  4. Filing a lawsuit if necessary
  5. Settlement or trial

Cost of Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer

Most personal injury attorneys work on contingency fees meaning clients pay no upfront legal fees. Lawyers typically receive between twenty five and forty percent of the recovered settlement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a personal injury lawyer do?

Personal injury lawyers investigate accidents gather evidence negotiate settlements and represent clients in court.

How long do personal injury cases take?

Some cases settle within months while complex cases involving serious injuries may take years.

What compensation can victims recover?

Victims may recover damages for medical expenses lost wages rehabilitation costs and pain and suffering.

Do most cases go to trial?

Most personal injury claims settle before trial through negotiation.

When should I hire a lawyer?

It is best to contact a lawyer soon after an accident so evidence can be preserved and legal deadlines are not missed.


16278 Personal Injury Lawyers Found

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5
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Location: Modesto 95354
Firm: Curtis Legal Group - Modesto

Maria C. Jaime is a personal injury attorney with Curtis Legal Group. She focuses her practice on representing clients injured in auto accidents, truck accidents, off-road vehicle accidents, accidents resulting from trip and fall cases, and victims involved in wrongful death cases.. Maria graduated from California State University, Stanislaus with a Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences in 2000. She then earned her law degree from Lincoln College of San Jose in 2003 and is licensed to practice law in the state of California. As the daughter of migrant farm workers, she spent her childhood in a farm labor center in California. After becoming a licensed attorney in 2004, Maria has worked tirelessly to help those less fortunate with their legal needs. She worked with California Rural Legal Assistance, a non-profit organization that provides free legal services to California’s rural low-income families. The first Latina lawyer to join Curtis Legal Group in 2006, Maria aggressively fights for the rights of injured victims and continues to provide exceptional service.. Maria is a member of several legal associations, including: the State Bar of California, Stanislaus County Bar Association, and Wray F. Ladin American Inn of Court. She is a leader in the Hispanic community where she is an active member of the Stanislaus County Latino Giving Circle, and has volunteered her time with the Hispanic Leadership Council, the American GI Forum, Mujeres Latinas of Stanislaus County, and the Latino Community Roundtable. She was a Past-President of the Latino Business Association and has served on the board of various organizations, including: Stanislaus County Literacy Center, Interfaith Ministries, Central California Child Development Services, Inc., and El Concilio (Council for the Spanish Speaking).. Maria was selected to the Northern California Super Lawyers List by Thomson Reuters for her work in personal injury (2020-2021). She was previously a recipient of the Stanislaus County Commission for Women’s Outstanding Woman of the Year award in 2014. She was also awarded the “Friend of the GI Forum” in 2006 and was the 2011 “Amiga of the Year” for her dedication to the community.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 2.8 out of 5
+1 (310) 561-1141
Location: Beverly Hills 90211
Firm: Setareh Law, APLC

Ms. Harris, an experienced advocate, dedicates herself to achieving optimal results for her clients efficiently and consistently. Formerly a defense attorney, she successfully represented corporations in various lawsuits and labor arbitrations before transitioning to focus on representing individuals injured due to negligence. With over a decade of litigation experience, including trials and dispositive motions, she brings a unique perspective to her clients' cases.. Ms. Harris earned her Bachelors of Science from the University of California, Irvine, and her Juris Doctorate from Southwestern Law School in 2007. During law school, she excelled in the Trial Advocacy Honors Program and served as President of the Public Interest Law Society. She is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Northern Districts of California, and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.. Outside of her legal practice, Ms. Harris enjoys spending time with her three daughters, exercising, reading, and watching sci-fi movies.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5
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Location: Modesto 95354
Firm: Law Offices of Steven A. Fabbro

Attorney Steven A. Fabbro has been representing personal injury claims in Modesto, CA for more than 35+ years. In that time, he has been successful in securing over $300 million on behalf of the wrongfully injured victims who have sought out his help. More importantly, however, he has managed to leave behind an impressive track record of satisfied clients. According to one of his former clients, “Steve Fabbro was more than my lawyer. His professionalism, hard work and nurturing character helped us succeed in our lawsuit.” The reason why people choose to work with his firm, the Law Offices of Steven A. Fabbro, time and time again is because he has built his practice around the idea that the client comes first.. It also doesn’t hurt that he has the professional qualifications to back him up. Not only has he received an AV® Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, but his firm has even been selected for inclusion in San Francisco’s Top Rated Lawyers®. Additionally, Mr. Fabbro maintains memberships in the American Association of Justice, the Consumer Attorneys of California, the Western Trial Lawyers Association and the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association. He has also been admitted to practice law before the United States Supreme Court, the California Supreme Court and the United States Court of Appeals, making him an extremely well-rounded lawyer.. It is for this reason that he has frequently been asked to speak about his experience in personal injury, product liability and medical malpractice law—which, in the past, have included the Nevada Trial Lawyers Convention, Sky Radio’s Special Tribute to America’s Best Lawyer and ATLA seminars. As a part of his continued efforts to provide affordable legal services, he has also made the decision to represent cases on a contingency fee basis. This means that he won’t expect a client to pay for his time unless he is able to favorably resolving their claim.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5
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Location: Modesto 95354
Firm: Curtis Legal Group - Modesto

Andrew S. Mendlin is the Vice-President and Supervising Attorney of Curtis Legal Group. He focuses his practice on helping victims of motor vehicle accidents, motorcycle accidents, premises liability, wrongful death, dog bites, and product liability cases. His previous experience as an insurance claims adjuster provides him with strong insight into how to successfully negotiate plaintiffs’ claims with insurance companies.. Andrew has been practicing law in the state of California since 1996 and is a trial lawyer with a reputation for achieving large compensation for his clients. With over 25 years of experience in personal injury litigation, he takes pride in working to give his clients the best results.. Andrew graduated from the University of California, Davis with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 1988. He earned his law degree from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in 1995.. He is a member of several legal associations, including: Consumer Attorneys of California, American Association for Justice, State Bar of California, Sacramento County Bar Association, San Joaquin County Bar Association, Stanislaus County Bar Association, American Bar Association, and Wray F. Ladine American Inn of Court.. Andrew often speaks on personal injury law and was previously a host on Clear Channel Radio’s “On the Docket” for several years. He has also appeared on Fox News and CNN as a legal analyst. He is a Modesto East Rotary Club Past-President and was on the Modesto City Planning Commission from 1999 to 2004. Andrew serves on the board of Hillel at Davis and Sacramento. Hillel at Davis was established to provide Jewish students with spiritual, educational, and cultural programs.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5
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Location: Rancho Cucamonga 91730
Firm: Law Offices of Liu & Naime

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
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Location: Santa Monica 90401
Firm: Randolph & Associates

Donald Randolph is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, a former Captain in the United States Army, and a 1974 graduate of the University of Southern California School of Law.. With 43 years of practice experience, he has successfully represented clients in state and federal courts throughout the United States, including a number of high profile matters.  He has led Randolph & Associates in obtaining nearly $100 million in personal injury verdicts and settlements for its clients.  Throughout his career, he has been involved in thousands of cases as a champion for the injured and their families.  Honored as a Super Lawyer every year since 2004, he is consistently named among Southern California's best trial lawyers.  He brings a wealth of experience to the zealous representation of the firm's clients in plaintiff's personal injury cases.. Mr. Randolph is a longstanding soccer coach and a 10-year board member of the American Youth Soccer Organization. In 2004, he and his wife established a VIP program under the AYSO banner for children with special needs.  He is married to Suzanne Edgar Randolph, also a USC Law School graduate, attorney, and partner in the firm. They have three wonderful children, Christina, Maggie, and Charlie.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5
+1 (951) 261-8854
Location: Santa Ana 92701
Firm: Frank P. Barbaro & Assoc., APC

I am a Level 20 Avvo contributor with thousands of free responses to California consumers who are looking for information about their legal problems. It is the hightest level that an attorney can achieve on Avvo.. I have been practicing law for 30 years. Lots of attorneys can file lawsuits and fight it out. We take pride in fighting intelligently. Our results speak for themselves: millions and millions of dollars recovered for our clients. Many times in cases where the defense attorney told us that we would never recover anything close to that.. I have met thousands of decent, honorable people who have been hurt due to negligence or intentional wrongdoing of others. You deserve a voice. We will speak for you. When we speak, the insurance company listens.. Some of our biggest and most satisfying cases involved representing victims of dog bites, sexual molestation, product liability, dangerous roads and, of course, automobile collisions. We have a great deal of experience in virtually every kind of personal injury claim there is, including dental and medical malpractice, premises liability and employment disputes.. I would like to discuss your case with you. Consultations are free.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
+1 (213) 466-0947
Location: Los Angeles 90010
Firm: Wilshire Law Firm

Bobby Saadian, Esq., JD/MBA, is Founding President at Wilshire Law Firm, PLC. Since 2007, Bobby has significantly expanded his practice, growing from exclusively handling personal injury cases to also representing victims in employment law, class action, and aviation accident cases. With more than 35 attorneys and over $850 million in settlements and verdicts recovered for clients, Wilshire Law Firm has become a powerhouse law firm with a national presence. Bobby is driven by his passion for helping his clients pursue justice and secure maximum compensation for their losses.. Bobby has proven himself as not only a leading plaintiff’s attorney, but also a passionate and skilled leader for his firm and within the legal community. Under his direction, Wilshire Law Firm was named among the “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® for two consecutive years in 2020 and 2021. His firm also had 20 settlements included on the list of the Top 50 Personal Injury Settlements in California in 2020 by . No other law firm has come close to making up 40% of that list.. Bobby, who has an Avvo rating of 10.0 Superb, has been selected among the “Nation’s Top One Percent” of attorneys by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel (NADC). He has additionally been honored with inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America©, Super Lawyers®, Super Lawyers Southern California Rising Stars, and more.. In 2020, Bobby was recognized as a Finalist for Consumer Attorney of the Year by the Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC). He was bestowed this honor in recognition of a $28.7 million settlement that he and his team obtained for an 11-year-old student who was hit by a car while walking home from school. The settlement, which was listed by as the Number 1 Pedestrian Accident Settlement for Single-Plaintiff Cases in the U.S. in 2019, led to groundbreaking policy changes for the school district that was sued.. As a result of Bobby’s commitment to legal excellence, he has been invited to serve on several legal leadership boards, including the CAOC Board of Directors, the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA) Board of Governors, and the Brain Society of California Board of Directors. Additionally, after many years of service to the Los Angeles Trial Lawyers’ Charities (LATLC), Bobby holds the title of Executive Board Member Emeritus.. Due to his extensive experience and distinguished reputation within his industry, Bobby has been asked to speak at numerous legal seminars and events, including the National Trial Lawyers Summit, Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America (APITLA) National Interstate Trucking Super Summit, CAALA’s Annual Las Vegas Convention, local CAALA seminars, and more. Bobby enjoys sharing his knowledge with other attorneys and making a difference within the legal industry.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5
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Location: Menlo Park 94026
Firm: Inventiq Legal LLP

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5
+1 (510) 822-7973
Location: Berkeley 94707
Firm: Cheasty, Cheasty & Malek, LLP

Berkeley Personal Injury Attorney Robert Cheasty is a highly experienced and skilled lawyer at Cheasty, Cheasty & Malek, LLP. Since 1978, he has been helping injured individuals fight for the fair and full compensation they need. As a result, he has a comprehensive understanding of California personal injury law as well as a long track record of success. Over the years, he has represented countless clients and won tens of millions of dollars on their behalves. If you or someone you love was injured by another person’s negligence, he can help you, too. Attorney Cheasty is well-known for his legal proficiency and has won numerous awards, including the National Trial Lawyers’ Top 100 Trial Lawyers, the Best Attorneys of America, the Top Attorneys in Northern California in San Francisco Magazine, and Super Lawyers® of California. You can trust him to provide you with the strong representation you need.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
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Location: Eureka 95501
Firm: The Zwerdling Law Firm, LLP

Heidi Holmquist Wells is a partner at The Zwerdling Law Firm, LLP in Eureka, California, with a focus on personal injury litigation. Since entering private practice in 2017, she has achieved life-changing results for clients from all walks of life who have experienced injuries due to the negligence of others.. Ms. Wells came to Humboldt in 2010 after graduating from The University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law where she focused on trial advocacy and competed on the Mock Trial Team. While still in law school, she interned for the Yolo County Public Defender's Office representing indigent clients. There, she completed several trials, and after passing the bar at the age of 25, she moved to Humboldt County to take a job as a Deputy Public Defender.. Ms. Wells served her community as Humboldt County Deputy Public Defender for over seven years, litigating every kind of criminal case and achieving "NOT GUILTY" verdicts in not just one, but two murder trials. In 2017, she was named a "Top 40 under 40" Lawyer in the area of criminal defense by The National Trial Lawyers. Her vast trial experience and partnership with locally renowned personal injury attorney Zachary Zwerdling have prepared her for the complex legal work required to get the best result for her clients who have been wrongfully injured.. Ms. Wells is dedicated to her clients, knowledgeable in her areas of practice, and understands that every case comes down to a person and their story. She strives to make difficult situations easier and enjoys finding creative solutions to some of life’s biggest problems.. When not in the office, she enjoys spending time with her family, dogs, and horses in the breathtaking nature of Humboldt County.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
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Location: Eureka 95501
Firm: The Zwerdling Law Firm, LLP

Mr. Zwerdling began practicing law in Humboldt County 47 years ago. He currently is the senior partner at The Zwerdling Law Firm located in Eureka, California. He practices with his son Nathaniel Zwerdling, Heidi Holmquist Wells, and Richard Dalyrmple III.. Mr. Zwerdling and the other lawyers in the office have decades of experience handling a wide variety of cases including major personal injury cases and complex civil litigation Among Mr. Zwerdling significant verdicts and settlements (which are described at our website) is a case in which he obtained one of the largest personal injury verdicts in Humboldt County. The jury awarded his client $9.3 million dollars. The pre-trial offer was $10,000.. Mr. Zwerdling has received an "AV" rating from Martindale Hubbell. He is also rated a "10" on AVVO. These are the highest ratings these peer-review organizations give.. In 1992, Mr. Zwerdling was inducted into the American Board of Trial Advocates. Membership in this prestigious organization is limited to the top 5% of Trial Lawyers in the country. He has also been inducted into the American College of Trial Lawyers. Membership in this organization is limited to the top 1% of lawyers in the country.. Mr. Zwerdling is active in the community and has served on many non-profit boards. He has represented indigent clients and many others on a pro-bono basis. He has been selected many times to serve as an arbitrator and mediator in litigated matters.. Mr. Zwerdling is committed to providing the highest quality representation to his clients. His 47 years of experience and proven results speak for themselves.. Please visit our website for more information on our firm.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
+1 (707) 733-4603
Location: Eureka 95501
Firm: Janssen Malloy LLP

Mr. Griego is a trial lawyer experienced in personal injury, complex civil litigation and criminal defense. In 1997, he began his legal career in Los Angeles, representing major corporations in product liability, toxic tort, contract, and class action lawsuits. Mr. Griego relocated to Humboldt County in 2001, working as a Trial Deputy in the Humboldt County Public Defenders Office. Mr. Griego has successfully tried numerous jury cases to verdict and achieved multiple million dollar awards for his clients.. Mr. Griego's law firm, Janssen, Malloy has more than 150 years combined experience.  In 2011 Janssen, Malloy achieved the largest jury verdict in Humboldt County -- $677 million -- on behalf of nursing home residents who resided in understaffed facilities.. In 2011 Mr. Griego was selected for inclusion in Super Lawyer Magazine, Northern California for work in personal injury and criminal defense.  Mr. Griego, along with his partners W. Timothy Needham, Micahel J. Crowley, and Amelia Burrougs, are named finalists for Public Justice National Trial Lawyers of the Year.. In 2009 Mr. Griego was the first Humboldt County Attorney to receive a California Lawyer Attorney of the Year award in recognition of achieving a $1.2 million dollar award for workers who were denied overtime payments.. In 2009 Consumer Attorneys of California honored Mr. Griego with the "Street Fighter of the Year" Award in recognition of small practitioners in California who use skill and determination to create a more just society for California Conumers regardless of Personal Benifit.. Mr. Griego also has represented numerous patients in elder abuse cases and successfully preserved their right to jury trials in a published case that he argued before the California Court of Appeal, Fitzhugh v. Granada Healthcare and Rehabilitation Centers, LLC (2007) 150 469.. Mr. Griego attended Arizona State University (B.S. 1992) and the University of Arizona College of Law, earning his law degree with top honors (J.D., 1997, summa cum laude). While in law school, Mr. Griego was elected Articles Editor for the Law Review and received an award for publishing the Best Student Note. He is a member of the California State Bar and admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Northern, Eastern, Southern, and Central Districts of California.. Mr. Griego has served as the treasurer for the Humboldt County Bar Association since 2008 and is currently on the Governing Board of Consumer Attorneys of California.  Mr. Griego also performs pro bono work for Redwood Legal Aid.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.8 out of 5
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Location: San Juan Capistrano 92675
Firm: Kenneth G. Marks Law Firm

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5
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Location: Lake Forest 92630
Firm: Law Offices of Susan Sneidmiller

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5
+1 (949) 344-2352
Location: Mission Viejo 92691
Firm: Law Offices of Steven Zwick

Jim Alquist is a graduate of the American College of Law and has been in practice since 1998. Since then, he has represented clients as an Of Counsel trial attorney at the Law Office of Steven Zwick. With well-informed expertise on the ever-evolving laws protecting injury victims and their families, Jim has extensive experience in medical malpractice litigation and a multitude of other specialties involving personal injury and civil litigation. He utilizes his professional background and acuity to protect the rights of his clients — earning real people the compensation they truly deserve. Licensed to practice law in California’s state courts, Jim has devoted his practice to representing plaintiffs throughout California in various cases and has successfully litigated and recovered large settlements for his clients.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
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Location: Mission Viejo 92691
Firm: Zwick Law

I am passionate about attaining justice for my clients and have spent my entire career representing people in need throughout the State of California. I have tried an abundance of cases during my 40 plus years as an attorney, and settled many claims resulting in millions of dollars in recovery. My commitment to providing value is demonstrated by my willingness to always be accessible to my clients while delivering expertise, integrity, and tenacity.. As a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States, he devotes his practice to fighting for those who are inexperienced in the system, the language, and the rules insurance companies use. Steven is admitted to practice in the State of California, and he obtained his Juris Doctor degree from Pepperdine University School of Law. He is a member of the Orange County Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and the Consumer Attorneys of California.I am admitted to represent clients in all the Federal District Courts, every Superior Court within the State of California, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal, and the United States Supreme Court. I try to stay active in my local community and support charities devoted to human rights and our military veterans.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
+1 (855) 925-1267
Location: San Juan Capistrano 92675
Firm: Cefali & Cefali

Michael J. CefaliCO-FOUNDER. Integrity, loyalty, and vigorous advocacy are my core values. I am committed to zealously representing my clients with dignity and respect.. I know that the Lord will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and will execute justice for the needy. (Psalm 140:12).. From working at a prestigious Newport Beach injury firm, to opening his own practice in 2019, Michael has represented hundreds if not thousands of clients from all walks of life.. Michael has secured millions of dollars in settlements for his clients. He has handled a much higher volume of cases than other similarly situated attorneys, and translates this experience into superior results for his clients.. Michael takes cases that other attorneys won’t touch and achieves outstanding outcomes. If you want an aggressive, hungry attorney in your corner with the experience necessary to achieve justice, Michael is your guy.. Michael is a graduate of Chapman University School of Law and the California Maritime Academy. Chapman University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 2016California State University, California Maritime Academy

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5
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Location: Santa Rosa 95405
Firm: SuperAwessomeLawyer.com

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.9 out of 5
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Location: Santa Rosa 95403
Firm: Hansen & Miller Law Firm

Former Sonoma Counry Sheriff, Former Sonoma County Deputy D.A.,. U.S. Marine Corps Veteran,

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