California Lawyers - Oakland

Firm: Roisman Henel + Adams LLP

1999 Harrison Street Suite 1400 , Oakland , California 94612

Practice Areas: General Practice, Estate Planning, Estate Planning

Carolyn E. Henel is a partner at Roisman Henel + Adams LLP.  She represents individuals in estate planning, probate and trust administration, family business planning and charitable giving.  In addition, she advises trustees, executors, and beneficiaries in the administration of decedents’ estates, preparation of estate tax returns, and the administration of revocable and irrevocable trusts.. Carolyn is certified by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization as a Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law.  She serves on the Alameda County Bar Association Volunteer Legal Services Corporation (VLSC) Board of Directors.. Carolyn has been selected to the Northern California Super Lawyers list every year since 2004 and to the Northern California Super Lawyers Top 50 Women Lawyers list in 2007, 2010, and 2011.  She was named one of “The Top 100 Attorneys in the United States” attending to affluent families by Worth Magazinein 2006 and 2007.  Carolyn has held an “AV” preeminent ranking from Martindale-Hubbell for over 15 years.. Carolyn is a contributing author to CEB and speaks to professional groups on topics relating to trusts and estates.. Professional Memberships:. State Bar of California, Trusts and Estates Section. EastBay Trusts & Estates Lawyers. Alameda County Bar Association. Education & Professional Background:. Roisman Henel + Adams LLP, Partner, May 2002 to present. Crosby, Heafey, Roach & May PC, Associate, October 1996 to May 2002. University of VirginiaSchool of Law, J.D., 1996. YaleUniversity, B.A., 1992

Firm: Mcinerney & Dillon PC

180 Grand Ave Ste 1390 , Oakland , California 94612

Practice Areas: Copyrights, Corporate , Intellectual Property , Real Estate , Taxation - State & Federal, Tax

Firm: Ca Off. Attorney General

1515 Clay St # 20 , Oakland , California 94612

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Firm: The Law Offices of Christine Chigbu

1901 Harrison Street , Oakland , California 94612

Practice Areas: Real Estate

Christine Chigbu is a modern attorney with a global perspective, having pursued her education in France, England, and the United States. She augmented her international studies with courses at prestigious institutions such as Harvard University and the University of California, Berkeley, where she delved into Psychology, Sociology, and Film. Christine firmly believes that her background in Psychology and Sociology uniquely equips her for the role of "Counselor.”. As the founder of the Law Offices of Christine Chigbu, Christine leads a minority and woman-owned firm committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Her practice embraces a holistic approach to law, recognizing that the legal process can be both healing and transformative for her clients.. Driven by her passion for accessibility and inclusivity, Christine is dedicated to making legal services available to all, regardless of income or background. Through innovative initiatives such as sliding scale pricing and one-on-one coaching, she ensures that everyone has the opportunity to receive quality representation and guidance.. With her diverse educational background and experience in real estate law, Christine brings a unique perspective to her practice. She takes pride in serving as a trusted advisor and advocate for her clients, guiding them through the complexities of property ownership, rental agreements, HOA agreements, and various real estate transactions.. Christine's personalized approach to client representation includes translation services and flexible consultation options, reflecting her commitment to meeting the diverse needs of her clientele.. Outside of her legal practice, Christine enjoys spending time with her extended "Modern Family," which spans China, Africa, America, Canada, and Brazil. She is an avid traveler and enjoys experimenting with fusion cuisine in her kitchen. Her hobbies include hiking, yoga, embroidery, writing poetry, and singing. Currently, Christine is expanding her language skills by learning Japanese, adding to her basic understanding of French and Spanish.. Whether you're a homeowner, landlord, renter, or prospective buyer, Christine is here to provide you with the expert guidance and support you need to navigate the real estate landscape with confidence and peace of mind.

Firm: Becker & Lee LLP

1322 Webster Street , Oakland , California 94612

Practice Areas: Immigration

Ms. Lee is a founding partner at Becker& Lee LLP. She received her law degree, Juris Doctor, from King Hall, UC Davis School of Law in 2003, and her university degree, Bachelor of Arts in Economics, from Barnard College, Columbia University in 1999. Ms. Lee has worked with three immigration law firms in Sacramento and the San Francisco Bay Area focusing on all areas of immigration law. She has represented clients in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and the Ninth Circuit. She has also represented many clients in Federal District Court filing mandamus lawsuits against the U.S. government. Including removal defense, Ms. Lee has experience in asylum, employment based immigration, family based immigration, naturalization applications, hardship and criminal waivers, consular processing, and representing victims of abuse, crimes and human trafficking. Ms. Lee served on the American Immigration Lawyer's Association (AILA) Northern California Council from 2005 to 2011—where she was the Young Lawyer's Division co-coordinator and then the Advocacy co-coordinator where she organized local and national meetings with Congressional representatives to advocate for immigration reform. She is currently a council member of the UC Davis School of Law Immigration Law Clinic Alumni Council (ILCAC). Ms. Lee is a mentor attorney for the pro bono asylum program of the Lawyer's Committee for Civil Rights (LCCR), and a volunteer attorney with Centro Legal de la Raza, the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) and the Asian Law Caucus. During the summer of 2001, Ms. Lee studied international human rights law at the International Institute of Human Rights in Strasbourg, France and interned at the World Organization Against Torture in Geneva. Prior to attending law school, she worked as a community advocate at the Asian Law Caucus, a legal services organization in San Francisco. Ms. Lee is the daughter of Korean immigrants - she is fluent in conversational Korean.

Firm: Wiegel & Fried LLP

469 9th Street , Oakland , California 94607

Practice Areas: Real Estate

Firm: Kornfield Paul & Nyberg

Suite 2675, Lake Merritt Plaza 1999 Harrison Street , Oakland , California 94612

Practice Areas: Business

Firm: HILLS FIRM

125 12th Street Suite 100 , Oakland , California 94607

Practice Areas: Real Estate

As the founder and driving force of Hills Law Firm, with over 15 years of legal experience, I represent clients in wide range of practice areas including commercial and residential real estate law, foreclosure, contract claims, Landlord-Tenant dispute and neighbor dispute. I am licensed to practice international and in California. I earned my Master’s degree from the University of California Berkely. For many years, I have specialized in real estate and foreclosure law. I am proud to say that I have successfully stopped multiple foreclosure of clients’ home and properties. I have litigated against big lending institution including banks like Well Fargo, JP Morgan Chase, US Bank, the Bank of New York Mellon and Bank of America.Prior to founding Hills Law Firm, I worked in both the public and private sector. I strongly believe in a proactive, client-first approach.I understand that facing foreclosure or dealing with real estate disputes can be very stressful. I collaborate with clients helping them navigate the complexities of the real estate matters by making it seamless for clients and achieving their desired legal goals effectively accomplishing the best outcome in the matter.For consultations, case evaluations, or to seek how I can assist you with your legal needs, contact me today by sending me a message.I am here to advocate for you.

Firm: Law Office Of Chelsea E. HaleyNelson

436 14th Street , Oakland , California 94612

Practice Areas: Immigration

Firm: Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean LLP

1111 Broadway 24th Floor , Oakland , California 94607

Practice Areas: Debt & Lending Agreements

Firm: Springer Ayeni, A Professional Law Corporation

4319 Piedmont Ave. , Oakland , California 94611

Practice Areas: Employee Benefits

Caring for my clients comes naturally for me, and I take pleasure in developing new legal arguments to change the inequities of employee benefits law, resulting in a top reputation and amazing results for my clients. Making a difference in people’s lives and in the legal landscape is the reason I became a lawyer to begin with. I am proud of the work we do at Springer Ayeni, and proud to be a woman-owned firm in a field still dominated by men. I take pleasure in setting a new definition of what it means to be a successful woman litigator when I bring my baby to a conference or along with me for a meeting with a colleague. I aim to show that women can both practice in a rigorous field and be dedicated parents at the same time.. Outside of work, I relax by arranging flowers for non-profits such as the March of Dimes, playing the piano (I’m thrilled that my two oldest girls are loving their piano lessons as much as I did as a girl!), and enjoying time with my wonderful family. I have three beautiful daughters and it is truly joyous for me to spend time with them. Having lost one of my twin girls in 2008 due to consequences of prematurity, I am acutely aware of how precious kids are, and I am grateful for my daughters’ good health. Such a tragedy gave me the fortitude not just to survive, but to thrive and to better the lives of others, especially my clients

Firm: Cornerstone Law Group, PLLC

247 4th St Apt 207 , Oakland , California 94607

Practice Areas: Immigration

Firm: Raffalow, Bretoi, Lutz & Steele

7677 Oakport Street , Oakland , California 94621

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: Benton Employment Law, PC

2831 Telegraph Avenue , Oakland , California 94609

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Employment law attorney Chambord Benton-Hayes founded the Oakland law firm Benton Employment Law in 2021. Prior to opening her own practice, she worked for an international firm where she counseled companies like Apple, Tesla, and Google on how to stay in compliance with labor laws. She now focuses her practice primarily on representing California workers who have been harassed, discriminated against, or otherwise mistreated on the job. Attorney Benton-Hayes is an empathetic, trustworthy, and compassionate legal counselor as well as a trial-tested litigator who refuses to back down from the competition until her clients succeed. She is currently the President of the Black Women Lawyers Association of Northern California. A San Francisco native, she enjoys cheering on her favorite basketball team, The Golden State Warriors.

Firm: Law Offices of Celeste A. Johansson

1946 Embarcadero. , Oakland , California 94606

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

I went to UC Hastings College of Law with the intention of practicing Family Law.   I was drawn to the emotional nature of the work, and to the great positive impact that my work could have on families.. To that end, I worked for the San Francisco Family Law self-help center all through law school, and was selected to be a judicial extern for the San Francisco Unified Family Court.  I also worked as a research assistant for both Kelly Weisberg and Lois Weithorn, the two Family Law professors at Hastings.  I engaged in in-depth research projects and wrote substantive contributions to their casebooks.. Theory is all well and good, but the practice of Family Law is really what inspires me.  I worked in private practice as an associate at the Law Offices of Susan L. Jeffries for four years before opening my own law office.  I practice solely Family Law.  I assist my clients with a wide range of services, from the preparation of pre- or post-nuptial agreements to negotiating settlements on property and support, to representing clients at contested hearings.. Throughout it all, I endeavor to make a difficult time more bearable for each client, whether that be through easing their minds by giving them information on their legal rights, or by working on a limited scope basis to provide legal services at a lower cost.

195 41st St. # 11037 , Oakland , California 94611

Practice Areas: Appeals

I do NOT provide traditional legal services to the public.. I provide help on special projects that require a bit of extra attention to narrative and message-crafting. I can help you get your thoughts, ideas, & arguments across to just about anyone—from judges, to journalists, to clients, to social media audiences.. I work primarily with other lawyers and law firms.. I also work with non-lawyers, but only on NON-legal projects (e.g., copywriting, editing, design). I will NOT give you legal advice or edit/draft legal documents for you if you are not a licensed attorney. And regardless of what services I provide, I will not be acting as your lawyer unless we have an explicit written agreement of representation.

Firm: Law Office of Cecily Clements

1322 Webster Street , Oakland , California 94612

Practice Areas: Immigration

125 12th St Ste 100-BALI , Oakland , California 94607

Practice Areas: Trademark Application, Business, Internet, Estate Planning

Firm: Law Offices of Catherine Haley

1633 San Pablo Avenue , Oakland , California 94612

Practice Areas: Animal Bites, Appellate , Automobile Accidents, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Consumer Fraud, Contracts, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Elder , Family , Landlord & Tenant, Nursing Home Negligence, Personal Injury, Probate , Real Estate , Slip and Fall, Trusts, Wills, Wrongful Death, Family

Firm: The Barnes Firm

555 12th Street , Oakland , California 94607

Practice Areas: Admiralty & Maritime

Christopher Goodroe has built his personal injury and maritime practice on the principles of attention to detail, persistence, and personal service.  He has successfully litigated cases in both Federal and State Court, and has consistently achieved exceptional results at mediation.. Mr. Goodroe is AV Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell (Highest Ranking Possible) and was selected as a Northern California Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine in 2012 and 2013.  Since 2013 he has been voted a Super Lawyer, by Super Lawyer Magazine (an honor voted on by fellow lawyers).  Recently he has been selected as one of the TOP 100 TRIAL LAWYERS in Northern California.. Mr. Goodroe represents maritime clients with wide ranging injuries, including toxic exposures, fractures, falls, burns, and head traumas.  His knowledge of the Jones Act and general maritime law allows him to aggressively promote his client’s interests.  Based on Mr. Goodroe’s maritime knowledge and experience, he served as a panelist at the 2012 Pacific Admiralty Seminar where he addressed industry leaders regarding the recent changes in the maritime laws and how those laws affect merchant seamen.. In addition to his maritime practice, Mr. Goodroe also focuses on representing victims of automobile collisions, slip and falls, police brutality, as well as victims of sexual assaults.. Mr. Goodroe understands how suffering an injury can place enormous stress on both the client and the client’s family, and he makes it a priority to always be available to answer any questions or concerns a client might have about a case or potential claim.  He is personally with each client at every step in the litigation process to ensure no stone goes unturned.. Mr. Goodroe is a graduate of the University of California at Santa Barbara (1997) and California Western School of Law (2002), and when he isn't vigorously representing his clients' needs, he finds time to volunteer for the Federal Pro Bono Project where he provides legal counsel.  Mr. Goodroe also serves as a Board Member for the UCSB Gaucho Lacrosse Alumni Association.