California Lawyers Dick A. to Dirk Michels

Firm: Schwartz Semerdjian Haile Ballard and Cauley LLP

West Broadway , San Diego , California 92101

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial,Business ,Civil ,Copyrights,Employment & Labor ,Insurance ,Personal Injury,Products Liability,Professional Malpractice,Trademarks

Firm: Diego F. MacWilliam Attorney at Law

1671 The Alameda   300 , San Jose , California 95126

Practice Areas: Civil ,Criminal Defense ,Family

Firm: Law Offices of Dirk L. Manoukian

1277 Treat Blvd Ste 850 , Walnut Creek , California 94597

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Dirk Manoukian is an attorney with strong ties to both California and Nevada, and a deep commitment to obtaining the best possible results for each and every client he has the privilege to represent. Dirk’s legal acumen is complemented by a competitiveness honed as a High School All-American wrestler from Nevada who went on to San Jose State University to wrestle and play football. Dirk’s roots in the Bay Area go back to the 1960’s when his father was a member of the original 1960 Oakland Raiders.. In 1991, Dirk graduated in the top of his class from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, and accepted a position as a Deputy District Attorney for the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office. From 1991 to 2005, Dirk prosecuted and supervised the prosecution of thousands of criminal cases. He personally tried over 100 jury trials ranging from misdemeanor crimes to lengthy death penalty homicide trials.. During his career as a government prosecutor, Dirk handled thousands of negotiations with other lawyers, judges, and special interest and advocacy groups. He has extensive experience evaluating and negotiating serious, complicated and often emotional matters. During his career, he developed substantial knowledge and skill in the procedural and substantive operations of the civil and criminal justice system and local law enforcement agencies, and has extensive experience in dealing with state and federal law enforcement agencies such as the Department of Justice, the Drug Enforcement Agency, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Bureau of Narcotics Enforcement, and NCIS and CID divisions of the Department of Defense.. Dirk has been an instructor for private attorneys and government agencies and has also instructed at local police academies, as well as state agencies such as the California Highway Patrol and the California Narcotic Officer’s Association. Additionally, Dirk has conducted symposiums for private attorneys on jury selection and jury trial tactics through the Contra Costa Bar Association. He has also authored a variety of training materials regarding procedural and substantive areas of law.. Dirk Manoukian is licensed to practice law in both California and Nevada and regularly appears in state and federal court in both of those states.

Firm: The Choyce Law Firm

1500 Webster Street , Fairfield , California 94533

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Motor Vehicle Accidents, Traffic Violations, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury

Dionne E. Choyce has acquired a great reputation for being a passionate and hardworking trial attorney. His courtroom development began at the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, where he helped lead the McGeorge trial competition team to a Regional Championship in the American Trial Lawyers Association Competition (ATLA). After graduating from law school, Mr. Choyce went to work for the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office (Oakland, CA), where he gained extensive courtroom experience prosecuting all phases of criminal cases, including jury trials, felony preliminary hearings, juvenile felony trials, as well as misdemeanor and felony law and motion hearings. Mr. Choyce has handled hundreds of traffic and DUI cases, and has mastered the art of skillful negotiation and plea-bargaining in this area, which allow his clients to receive the best possible outcome. As a former prosecutor in one of California’s toughest jurisdictions, Mr. Choyce understands how to evaluate a criminal trial case, and will vigorously represent his clients to possibly get criminal charges reduced or dismissed. With respect to personal injury clients, because Mr. Choyce has tried dozens of trials before judges and juries, he will not hesitate to seek justice by way of a jury trial when insurance companies fail to adequately compensate those injured in serious accidents.  Mr. Choyce received his undergraduate degree in English (with honors) from Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. He then went on to receive his graduate degree from Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He earned his law degree from the University of Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento, California. Mr. Choyce is a member of the Charles Houston Bar Association, the Wiley E. Manuel Bar Association, the Sacramento Consumer Attorneys, and the Sacramento County Bar Association. In his free time,  Mr.Choyce enjoys reading, going to church, and spending quality time with his family.

Firm: Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld

2029 Century Park East. , Los Angeles , California 90067

Practice Areas: Banking & Finance, Business & Commercial, Energy , International & Trade, Securities & Investment Fraud

Firm: Law Offices of Dinh Tran, APLC

12460 Euclid Street,. , Garden Grove , California 92840

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Firm: Goldfarb & Luu PC

18757 Burbank Boulevard , Tarzana , California 91356

Practice Areas: Elder Law

I come from a family steeped in public service – my father was a social worker and my sister was a legal aid attorney. My father instilled in us the responsibilities of giving back and taught us that knowledge was the key to success in life.. As a former legal aid attorney myself, I am intimately aware of the need for greater education about the legal process. As an estate planning and elder law attorney, my work impacts people in a personal and tangible ways. I love working with clients, connecting with them, and helping them and their families plan for life’s uncertainties.

Firm: Dinah Perez Attorney-At-Law

5900 Wilshire Blvd. , Los Angeles , California 90036

Practice Areas: Entertainment

DINAH PEREZ graduated Loyola Law School and has been in the practice of entertainment law since 1996.  She practices film, television, theater, music, new media, copyright, and trademark law. She enjoys practicing entertainment law because she has great respect for the arts and those who create, and relishes helping her clients attain their professional goals.. Ms. Perez has been published in Story Board Magazine, Release Print, Script Magazine, “The Screenwriters Guide to Agents and Managers,” “Hollywood Screenwriting Directory,”  and “Hollywood Producing Directory” (2016).  Ms. Perez has been quoted in Entertainment Weekly, Wired Magazine, , and “Alone In A Room” and “How To Make It In Hollywood.”  She has been interviewed by KNX Radio and appeared on Sin Fronteras and El Gordo y La Flaca (Telemundo).. Ms. Perez has participated in panels and/or spoken at the Black Hollywood Film Festival, the Latin Heat Film Festival, Women in Film, Cinewomen, Independent Feature Project West, American Film Market, the Inktip Pitch Summit, Screenwriters World Conference, Writers Store, Showbiz Store and Café, Chapman University, Cal Arts, Loyola Marymount University, the New York Film Academy, etc. She is a protégé of Betty Cashman, public speaking “coach to the famous.”. She is a member of the Beverly Hills Bar Association (Entertainment Law Section, Executive Committee), the California State Bar, Film Independent, and NARIP (National Association of Record Industry Professionals). She was a founding board member of Cinewomen in Los Angeles, CA.

Firm: Law Office of Dimitry F. Erudaitius

11440 W Bernardo Ct, Suite 300 , San Diego , California 92127

Practice Areas: Family

Dimitry is known to be a passionate advocate that has an unwavering commitment to his clients. His representation doesn’t leave you wondering what could’ve been. He fights as hard for you as he would for his own family. Dimitry understands that when it comes to your life, mistakes aren’t an option. The outcomes and results matter, and that means you need somebody who’s dedication matches yours.. Dimitry’s experience and practice includes every aspect of Family Law. He handles all divorce matters and post judgment issues ranging from child custody, child support, spousal support financial distributions, restraining orders, and additional issues that arise from life’s sensitive dynamics. Among other things Dimitry has worked with many military members and has a unique understanding of the situations that arise in a military divorce.. Dimitry has a dynamic background and prior to becoming an attorney Dimitry worked as a first responder (lifeguard, EMT, and firefighting.) His experience in different industries has translated into effective legal representation, by giving him real life experiences that can’t be taught.. Dimitry graduated as a top student from Humphreys University Drivon School of Law, Stockton, and received awards and honors in his courses. Being recognized as a top performer in both school and work has, in turn, resulted in recognition as a fierce litigator. Dimitry received his undergraduate degree from California State University San Marcos.. Dimitry loves spending time with his family and believes being a father is the most rewarding experience life has given him. Dimitry has also been fortunate to have a blended family and knows the unique intricacies associated with the “nuclear family.” He loves spending time in the ocean, diving, surfing and exploring, and could easily waste a weekend getting sunburned and water logged. Dimitry was a former track athlete in college, and still loves to workout but readily admits his running days are behind him, unless it’s running to a court hearing.

3440 Wilshire Blvd Ste 227 , Los Angeles , California 90010

Practice Areas: General Practice

Firm: Law Office of Dimitri P. Gross

4770 Von Karman Avenue , Newport Beach , California 92660

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor , Litigation

Po Box 3373 , Los Angeles , California 90078

Practice Areas: General Practice

Dilara Esengil is an attorney from California who works as a private consultant to high level executives across a broad spectrum of industries, including but not limited to technology, food and beverage, raw materials, logistics, health care, entertainment and various international private and governmental agencies and organizations.. To find out more, please visit her website at

Firm: Lionheart Legal

150 S Los Robles Ave , Pasadena , California 91101

Practice Areas: Probate

Dilair Nafoosi is the founder and owner of Lionheart Legal. His practice focuses on conservatorships, decedent estates, trust and estate administration, and estate planning. Prior to starting Lionheart Legal, Mr. Nafoosi practiced law for years as an associate and/or contract attorney for some of the most prominent probate litigation firms in Los Angeles County.  His specialized experience combined with the sole practioner business model allows Mr. Nafoosi to provide compassionate, quality, cost effective legal counsel to each individual client.. Mr. Nafoosi strives to provide professional, reliable, and honest service to all of his clients in order to forge lasting relationships with those who trust him with their legal affairs. Mr. Nafoosi prides himself on getting results for his clients through hard work, communication, creativity, and mastery of legal knowledge.. During law school, Mr. Nafoosi worked for Mayor R. Rex Parris of Lancaster, California, and served on Governor Jerry Brown's Clean Water Stakeholder's Group. Additionally, he spent one summer providing legal representation to less fortunate migrant farm workers in Salinas, California as part of his commitment to giving back to the community. Mr. Nafoosi is an active member of his church and a regular attorney volunteer with Christian Legal Aid of Los Angeles. Mr. Nafoosi is a member of Fiduciary Round Table of San Gabriel Valley. Prior to becoming an attorney, Mr. Nafoosi successfully made a living playing poker professionally in Las Vegas, Nevada. He also owned a small real estate business during college.. Mr. Nafoosi received his Juris Doctorate from Pepperdine University School of Law and his Bachelor of Science from Carnegie Mellon University, graduating with honors. He is admitted and certified to practice law before all courts in the State of California and the United States Federal District Court for the Central District of California.. THIS TESTIMONIAL OR ENDORSEMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A GUARANTEE, WARRANTY, OR PREDICTION REGARDING THE OUTCOME OF YOUR LEGAL MATTER.

Firm: Boxer & Gerson, LLP

300 Frank H Ogawa Plz Ste 500 , Oakland , California 94612

Practice Areas: Workers Compensation

17011 Beach Blvd #900 , Huntington Beach , California 92647

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Areas of Practice. Bar Admissions. Education. Honors and Awards. Personal. Born and raised in Southern California. A true native of Huntington Beach having lived here since 1969. 3 beautiful children; 2 girls & 1 boy. Enjoys playing tennis and soccer.

Firm: The Alvarez Firm

760 Paseo Camarillo , Camarillo , California 93010

Practice Areas: Probate

Dien Le, an attorney with The Alvarez Firm, is an experienced litigator with more than two decades of trial experience. His current practice is primarily focused on probate, trust, conservatorships, and elder abuse litigation. He represents beneficiaries, trustees, executors, conservators, and professional fiduciaries.. Dien has handled a wide range of sophisticated business and civil litigation disputes in state and federal courts throughout California. He has represented clients including Fortune 500 companies, public utilities, property management entities, trade associations, and government agencies. His clients have included Verizon, Blue Cross, Delta Dental, Credit Suisse First Boston, Broadspire Services, AstroCosmos Metallurgical, California Amplifier, National Stores, LB Property Management, and Oxnard Union High School District.

1300 Clay St Ste 600 , Oakland , California 94612

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

I graduated from Golden Gate School of Law in 1990.  Passed the California Bar exam on the first attempt and started working for a general legal practice law firm in San Francisco, CA. I am licensed to practice in the Federal Courts and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. I've litigated cases through the State Court of Appeals and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals successfully. In 1993, I opened my own law practice in Oakland, CA with emphasis on criminal defense and civil litigation.  I continue to represent clients in both Federal and State Courts on every type of criminal accusation such as murder, sexual assault, drug trafficking, domestic violence, DUI, kidnapping, identity theft, fraud, and all other felonies and misdemeanors.. I am what is considered a "lawyer's lawyer." I live, breath and love my profession and advocating for my clients. I know the legal system extremely well and use it to my client's advantage at every opportunity.  I have represented thousands of clients and successfully resolved their legal problems.  I am experienced, have a excellent reputation for being honest, knowledgeable and extremely reliable. I am bilingual in Spanish (speak, read and write) and have represented much of the Latino community for close to three decades.

Firm: K&L Gates

630 Hansen Way , Palo Alto , California 94304

Practice Areas: International Law

Firm: Madison | Piper PC

1230 Rosecrans Avenue , Manhattan Beach , California 90266

Practice Areas: Nonimmigrant Work Visas, H-1B Specialty Occupation Workers, H-1B1 Specialty Occupation Workers from Eligible Countries, E-3 Specialty Occupation Workers for Australian Citizens, E-1 Treaty Trader Visas, E-2 Treaty Investor Visas, L-1A Multinational Managers, L-1B Specialty Occupation Workers, Blanket L-1 Petitions, O-1 Aliens of Extraordinary Ability, TN Visas/Status Pursuant to the North American Free Trade Agreement, H-4 Spousal Employment Authorization Document EAD, J-1 Exchange Visitor Visas and 212e Waivers, H-3 Trainee Visas, B-1 Business Visitor Visas, B-1 in lieu of H-1B, Corporate Compliance, I-9 Compliance, LCA Compliance Files, PERM Compliance Files, Corporate Restructuring, Social Security No Match Letters, ICE Site Visit Counseling, Corporate Immigration Policy Development, Labor Certification, Prevailing Wage Determinations, Alien Labor Certifications PERM, PERM Audits, Immigrant Petitions/Permanent Residency Applications, I-140 Immigrant Petitions for Multinational Managers, Outstanding Researchers, Aliens of Extraordinary Ability, I-130 Immigrant Petitions for Family-Based Cases, I-485 Adjustment of Status to Permanent Resident Cases, Consular Processing at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate Abroad

Firm: Roxborough, Pomerance, Nye & Adreani, LLP

5820 Canoga Avenue , Woodland Hills , California 91367

Practice Areas: Civil Litigation, Business Litigation, Employment Law, Intellectual Property