California Lawyers Louis Pilato to Lucy Zheng

Firm: Pilato Law Offices

36 Lomada Street , Rancho Mission Viejo , California 92694

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

California and New York licensed attorney with over 30+ years of experience in either prosecuting  criminal offenses  or  engaging in criminal defense work, to include DUI offenses;  in  repesenting both plaintiffs and defendants in civil litigation matters;  in  supervising  and/or  managing  staff  and  support personnel;  and  in  developing  expertise as a litigation or trial specialist, having engaged in well over 400 jury trials. Background includes over  ten years of public  service with regional  prosecutors office where attained status of chief trial attorney and ultimately engaged in well over 150 jury trials and countless non jury proceedings and hearings.  Later, managed general practice law firm where focus of attention was engaging in criminal defense matters and in that capacity was involved in another 50+ jury trials, etc.  More recently has engaged in criminal and DUI defense work and/or civil litigation matters in the Los Angeles, San Bernadino, Riverside, Orange, and San Diego counties.As a prosecutor,  achieved  a  95%  conviction rate,  and  the  duties included heading the homicide bureau, the career criminal  bureau, and the special investigations unit  (which was responsible for all major or high profile matters). Became the leading trial attorney for the office.   Cases included over thirty homicide trials, various organized crime situations, violent sexual offenses, bank robberies, home invasion matters, etc.Cases as a private defense counsel included the same type of criminal offenses.  Has achieved a 75% rate of acquittal on behalf of the clients and also been recognized as one of the premier attorneys in the area, often receiving referrals from other law firms or attorneys when they could not negotiate a resolution for their clients and the cases were scheduled for trial.   Licensed to practice law in both New York State and California.  When appropriate, is able to effectively negotiate settlements and/or to successfully argue positions  to  lay  people,  attorneys,  and  judges  and  juries  on  variety of matters to most certainly include criminal issues. GENERAL STATEMENT OF ACCOMPLISHMENTSMr. Pilato has made criminal law and civil litigation specialties by obtaining extensive experience on both sides of  the aisle.  Beginning his legal career as a criminal prosecutor, he quickly rose up the ranks so as to become the leading trial attorney in his office and to also learn the attitudes and procedures being utilized by law enforcement agencies and officers.  He then shifted gears and for over 25 years has been a polished criminal defense attorney and civil litigation advocate,  handling all types of matters in local, state and federal courts.  While Mr. Pilato is comfortable in the courtroom fighting for his clients before judges and juries, and has engaged in well over 400 jury trials, he knows  that the two pre-requisites for a favorable end result are establishing a  trusting relationship with his client and  then conducting a thorough and exhaustive investigation.   That  is why he takes whatever time is necessary to know both the client and the agencies or officers that have begun proceedings against the client.  His successes have resulted in  Mr. Pilato  being cited in Marquis Whos Who In American Law on multiple occasions.

Firm: Romero Law, APC

251 S. Lake Ave , Pasadena , California 91101

Practice Areas: Litigation

Lucas graduated from Rochester College with a Bachelor’s degree in Religious Education.. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Toledo College of Law, where he won the Barrister’s Award in the Charles E. Fornoff Moot Court Competition, was accepted to the National Order of Barristers, and was a student member of the University’s legal clinic.. Lucas then joined the United States Secret Service as a special agent, where he spent six years investigating white collar crimes and network intrusions as a member of the Electronic Crimes Task Force. While an agent, Lucas served two years as a Special Assistant United States Attorney in the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Central District of California where he prosecuted civil and criminal asset forfeiture cases on behalf of the United States.. Lucas has litigation and trial experience representing municipalities in police use-of-force and premises liability cases; businesses in sales transactions, contract review and drafting, and litigation; and all manner of real estate documents and litigation. He also has significant experience in the areas of federal asset forfeiture and white collar criminal investigations.. Lucas is admitted to practice law in Ohio (inactive) and California, and the U.S. District Courts for the Central, Eastern, and Southern Districts of California, and the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He also served on the Board of Directors for the Santa Clarita Valley Bar Association.

Firm: Feinberg Mindel Brandt & Klein LLP

12424 Wilshire Blvd Ste 900 , Los Angeles , California 90025

Practice Areas: Family

Lucy Vartanian is an attorney at FMBK in the Family Law Department. Lucy’s practice focuses exclusively on family law issues, including dissolution, prenuptial agreements, property division and child custody disputes.. Lucy is a graduate of UC San Diego, where she was a member of the Phi Alpha Delta pre-law society. While attending Southwestern Law School, Lucy developed an interest in Family Law as a result of her positive classroom experience with leading Family Court judicial officers in Los Angeles County. Prior to joining FMBK, Lucy was a Senior Law Clerk and Associate Attorney at a Los Angeles Family Law Firm for two years.

Firm: The Law Offices of Lucy S. McAllister

255 North Market Street , San Jose , California 95110

Practice Areas: DUI & DWI

Lucy S. McAllister is a seasoned criminal defense attorney with over three decades of experience and a reputation for achieving exceptional results. Her background as a Pro Tem Judge in Small Claims and Municipal Courts gives her a distinct advantage in understanding the judicial process and crafting effective legal strategies. Lucy’s commitment to her clients is unwavering, and she works tirelessly to resolve legal matters promptly and discreetly, safeguarding their lifestyles and livelihoods.With a remarkable record of over 250 Superior Court trials, Lucy’s comprehensive experience in criminal law is unmatched. Her detailed preparation, strategic approach, and relentless advocacy make her a formidable force in the courtroom. In addition to her legal practice, Lucy has shared her knowledge as an instructor in the University of San Francisco Law School’s Summer Trial Advocacy Program and has served as a community leader on boards such as the Public Interest Clearinghouse and Los Gatos Art Commission. Whether facing a first offense or a complex legal challenge, clients benefit from Lucy’s deep experience, judicial insight, and dedication to achieving the best possible outcomes. Lucy S. McAllister is the trusted advocate you need to navigate the complexities of criminal law.

Firm: California Lemon Law Center, Inc

136 N Glendale Ave , Glendale , California 91206

Practice Areas: Litigation

Lucy Kasparian, the founder and Managing Attorney of the California Lemon Law Center, has been a practicing attorney and a specialist in California’s automotive lemon law since 2003.  She has handled more than 2,000 lemon law cases, litigating virtually all automotive manufactures, from Honda to Lamborghini, on behalf of consumers statewide.   Lucy has obtained numerous judgments for her clients that have included the maximum civil penalty against auto manufacturers (two times client damages) plus a consumer repurchase.. Supported by a dedicated staff of attorneys and legal assistants, Ms. Kasparian personally handles all negotiations and litigation throughout the State of California.  She typically returns phone calls on the CLLC’s toll-free number) within one hour and replies to e-mail () communications within 24 hours.. An individual is available 24-7 on California Lemon Law Center’s toll free number, 888-LEMON-98), and will answer questions at no charge on your immediate circumstance and on what to do to protect your rights as an automobile owner under California’s Lemon Law.  Lucy Kasparian, California Lemon Law Center’s Managing Attorney who personally handles the firm’s case load statewide, typically conducts interviews with prospective clients over the phone or by email.. Her initial meeting is a free consultation.  She explains how the California Lemon Law works, explains how it applies under your specific circumstances, and reviews your repair history.  Based on this information, she explains your best options.  If she represents you in a Lemon Law case, she accepts the case on “contingency”; that is, CLLC’s fee—are paid by the manufacturer when litigation is concluded.. What is important to note is Ms. Kasparian and her legal staff can be reached 24 hours a day-7 days a week.  You may think to yourself that it is unnecessary to reach your attorney after work hours but there have been hundreds of cases where our clients’ car breaks down in the middle of the road, during the weekend, late and night and they don’t know what is the best step to take  therefore we find it necessary to provide this service to our clients.

Firm: Lucy Avedissian Attorney At Law

766 East Colorado Blvd. , Pasadena , California 91101

Practice Areas: Immigration

Certified Specialist, Immigration and Nationality Law, Board of Legal Specialization;. Commissioner, Immigration and Nationality Law Advisory Commission. California State Bar

Firm: Farzad Family Law APC

1851 E 1st St Ste 1150 , Santa Ana , California 92705

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: MS & K

11377 West Olympic Boulevard , Los Angeles , California 90064

Practice Areas: Mediation

Firm: Goodwin, Brown, Gross & Lovelace, LLP

4350 La Jolla Village Dr , San Diego , California 92122

Practice Areas: Probate

My practice focuses on estate planning, probate and trust administration, and probate and trust litigation.  I am licensed in California and Nevada.  I have diverse experience in the areas of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives, probate estates, trust administration, trust and estate litigation, business formation, and federal and state taxation. Past litigation clients include individual and professional trustees, beneficiaries, surviving spouses, care givers, omitted heirs, competing wills, adopted out children, intestate claims of predeceased spouse to real property, spousal property petitions, partition actions, undue influence and elder abuse claims, and representation of a co-administrator/co-executor in a 13 year probate.  Prior to joining Goodwin, Brown, Gross & Lovelace, APC, I was an attorney with Albence and Associates, APC, for nearly 5 years in the same practice area.  Before Albence & Associates, APC, I was an attorney at a major securities litigation firm headquartered in San Diego.  With securities litigation I was involved in a variety of complex litigation cases, including mortgage backed securities cases and post-merger derivative suits.  I believe my diverse litigation experience in a wide variety of trust and probate litigation matters, all the way to multi-party, national scale cases, give me a unique perspective in my estate planning, affording my estate litigation clients exceptional representation and my estate planning clients practical experience of the implications of how documents are drafted and the situations they create.. I earned my law degree from the University of San Diego, where I also earned a Master of Laws in Taxation, with an emphasis on complex estate planning and business planning.  Prior to law school, I earned my B.A. in Economics from UC San Diego.  I am licensed to practice law in California and Nevada, and to appear in the Southern District of the United States Federal Court.. I am very proud to be a current board member with the San Diego Council on Literacy and a strong supporter of the San Diego Equality Business Association. Some of my past philanthropic activities include the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, Habitat for Humanity, and the San Diego Volunteer Lawyer program.

Firm: Jahangiri Law Group

2333 San Ramon Valley Blvd. , San Ramon , California 94583

Practice Areas: Business

Since December 2001, I have been providing efficient, cost-effective and professional representation to small businesses, start-ups and entrepreneurs. My practice is client-focused and results-oriented and I actively communicate with my clients during all phases of representation. My focus is on resolving problems for my clients expeditiously and with minimum expense.  When necessary, I aggressively represent clients in courts or before administrative bodies in Contra Costa, Alameda, Santa Clara, San Joaquin and Solano Counties.. I believe in building strong relationships with clients, who are my greatest source of referrals and repeat business.  My office serves as the off-site corporate counsel for many small and medium sized businesses.. I have a Masters in Counseling Psychology from Santa Clara University and a J.D. from Golden Gate University.  I am a past adjunct professor of law at Golden Gate University, where I taught Civil Litigation. I worked with many non-profit organizations, including Catholic Charities, Shelter Against Violent Environments and Charis, before going back to law school.  I have worked in San Ramon since 2005, before which I had my office in Fremont. I am a member of the Contra Costa County Bar Association and the San Ramon Chamber of Commerce. I regularly teach continuing education classes on Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession and Competence Issues.. I love to hike, read and write in my spare time. In August 2015, my novel The Little Stepmother was published by Tate Publishing.

1875 Century Park East , Los Angeles , California 90010

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Formerly a deputy public defender in Los Angeles County, Shapiro’s advanced skill set is only matched by his devoted work ethic, one that places his clients in the best position where they often obtain favorable results. Considered one of the top criminal defense attorneys in Los Angeles, Shapiro regularly trains new attorneys in the most effective approaches and methods to handling criminal law matters.. Shapiro is a certified criminal law specialist by the State Bar of California. He concentrates his practice on white and blue collar criminal defense. He aggressively, creatively, and successfully represents clients in a vast variety of state and federal criminal matters.. Shapiro, a dynamic state and federal criminal law attorney in Los Angeles, has represented numerous clients in cases ranging from DUI and drug offenses to robbery and check fraud. His reputation as being a strong, detail-oriented advocate and savvy legal mind is why he is viewed as a formidable opponent by many prosecutors. His office is located in Century City.. Having earned his law degree from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Shapiro began his career with a solid academic foundation and invaluable legal experience. While in law school, he worked for the New York State Attorney General, Elliot Spitzer, and at several agencies including Legal Aid Society’s Immigration Detainee Unit. He also clerked for the federal public defenders office in Los Angeles.. Shapiro is a member of the Los Angeles County Criminal Justice Executive Committee, Board of Governors of the California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, the Board of the California Criminal Courts Bar Association, the California DUI Lawyers Association, and the National College for DUI Defense.

Firm: Norman, Dowler, Sawyer, Israel, Walker & Barton

840 County Square Drive   3rd Floor   , Ventura , California 93003

Practice Areas: Business Organizations

Firm: Loy's Legal Documents

516 W Shaw Ave , Fresno , California 93704

Practice Areas: Notaries,

Firm: Law Office Of Lowell Steiger

5900 Sepulveda Blvd. #250 , Sherman Oaks , California 91411

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Although it may sound very cliche, I'm passionate about representing my injured clients.  Personal injury is the natural field for me because I'm a caretaker at heart and I love the law. Oh, and I love my beagle, Pedro.

Firm: Finson Law Firm

126 Westwind Mall , Marina Del Rey , California 90292

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Firm: Mioni Family law

1815 Via El Prado , Redondo Beach , California 90277

Practice Areas: Family

I have been designated as a certified Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, and have always devoted my practice exclusively to family law.  I have been selected as a Super Lawyer Rising Star from 2016 through 2020.  I have also been selected as a Top 100 Up and Coming Attorneys in Southern California, and Top 50 Up and Coming Women Lawyers in Southern California by Super Lawyers.. At Mioni Family Law, my goal is to educate you.  Educate you so that you understand the law.  Educate you so that know what you are entitled to and what your rights are.  Educate you so that you can make informed decisions to resolve your case in the way that makes sense to you.. I will provide you attentive personal service and provide you a compassionate and reasonable approach to help you through your family law matter.

14431 Ventura Blvd #227 , Sherman Oaks , California 91423

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Law Office of Louis Wu

P.O. Box 10074 , Oakland , California 94610

Practice Areas: Patent Application

Seasoned attorney experienced in representing start-ups, research institutions, and established industry leaders.  Representative services:  strategic counseling; patent preparation and prosecution; validity studies, infringement analysis, and freedom-to-operate opinions; due diligence, licensing, and technology transfer work; and copyright and trademark registration.

Firm: Law Office of Louis K. Tsiros

2170 Century Park E Apt 2004 , Los Angeles , California 90067

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: Law Offices of Lucy Zheng - Downtown San Jose

800 N. 1st St. , San Jose , California 95112

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation