California Lawyers - Oakland

Firm: Medina Orthwein LLP

1322 Webster Street , Oakland , California 94612

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Firm: Gibbs Law Group LLP

1111 Broadway Ste 2100 , Oakland , California 94607

Practice Areas: Contracts, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Intellectual Property , Internet , Legal Malpractice, Professional Malpractice, Litigation

Firm: Sowder Law Firm, A Professional Corporation

1300 Clay Street, Suite 600 , Oakland , California 94612

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

I’ve practiced law in the San Francisco Bay Area for over 23 years and focus my practice on Estate Planning, Probate, and General Civil Litigation. I also represent injured individuals in personal injury claims.

Firm: Hartman Bankruptcy Law

1300 Clay St., , Oakland , California 94612

Practice Areas: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Gregory S. Hartman is an attorney and CPA, having passed all three sections of the Certified Insolvency & Restructuring Advisor credential. Mr. Hartman represents both debtors and creditors in bankruptcy matters. He has specific expertise in chapter 11 businesses reorganizations.. Prior to starting Hartman Bankruptcy Law, Mr. Hartman worked for the United States Trustee's Office where he worked in an oversight role of chapter 11 cases and trustee administration.  Mr. Hartman has represented secured and unsecured creditors as well as bankruptcy trustees.. Mr. Hartman is a long-time resident of the Bay Area, living in the East Bay with his wife and two children.

Firm: Kazan Mcclain Et Al

55 Harrison St Ste 400 , Oakland , California 94607

Practice Areas: Asbestos , Construction Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Products Liability, Litigation

Firm: Katon.Law

385 Grand Ave , Oakland , California 94610

Practice Areas: Civil Rights

Glenn Katon is a trial lawyer with over 20 years of experience, including more than 15 trials and numerous appeals. He practiced commercial litigation for 14 years, followed by nine years in civil rights and civil liberties.. Glenn has handled cases involving police practices, racial and religious profiling, religious freedom, national security, and immigrants' rights. He also has significant experience with public speaking and media relations, and has been quoted on civil rights law in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Newsweek, and St. Petersburg Times, among other publications.

Firm: 420 3rd Street

420 3rd Street , Oakland , California 94607

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Are you facing your first arrest? We know it can be a daunting experience, leaving you with plenty of questions and concerns. Don't worry, we're here to help. Getting your police report is a crucial step, and we can assist you.. At Lamano Law, we understand the fear and uncertainty you may be feeling. That's why we focus on you, the client, ensuring your voice is heard and your story is told. We believe in showing the court the person you are beyond your legal situation. You're not just another case to us…you're someone with a career, a family, and a valuable member of society who deserves fair treatment.. Our track record speaks for itself. With a 98% success rate in keeping clients out of jail, we've built a reputation for excellence. Our clients consistently rate us with five stars on Google, making us the top choice for criminal defense attorneys on Yelp. Additionally, we've been recognized as Super Lawyers for eight years consecutively.

1904 Franklin St., Suite 312 , Oakland , California 94612

Practice Areas: Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Geva Baumer was admitted to the State Bar of California in 2002. He joined a San Diego law firm specializing in bankruptcy and real estate litigation. In 2006 he became the firm’s lead attorney. In 2008 he opened an office in Oakland.. During his practice, Geva Baumer has prepared and filed hundreds of bankruptcy cases and successfully represented debtors in hundreds of Chapter 13 and Chapter 7 cases. He handled almost every aspect of Chapter 13 and Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceedings, including complex adversary proceedings and all types of bankruptcy motions and hearings. In addition, Geva Baumer has successfully litigated real estate, mortgage and consumer protection cases.. Geva Baumer has also been active as a volunteer for the Legal Aid Society of San Diego He is a four time recipient of the Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro-Bono Legal Services. In the 2003 he received an award for outstanding pro-bono services.. Geva Baumer is admitted before the Federal Courts for the Northern, Southern, Central and Eastern District of California.. Geva Baumer is also a member of the Israeli Bar. Prior to his relocation to California, he has accumulated 7 years of international experience, working as an associate attorney in an Israeli business law firm, and serving as a legal counsel for a mortgage bank. He has effectively handled several appeals before the Israeli Supreme Court.

Firm: Hardiman & Carroll

180 Grand Ave Ste 420 , Oakland , California 94612

Practice Areas: Construction Defects, Insurance , Premises Liability, Professional Malpractice, Construction & Development, Construction & Development

Firm: Bali Law Offices

420 3rd Street , Oakland , California 94607

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

My desire to practice law began after I graduated from UC Berkeley. While traveling in Europe after graduating, I discovered an innate desire to help less fortunate people. The experiences overseas helped me focus my career on social goals and leveling the playing field for those who needed someone to fight for their rights. I have fulfilled that vision by volunteering at legal clinics throughout the bay area early in my career.. During law school, I worked full time at law firms. It was through this work experience that I gained knowledge in a variety of practice areas. Due to my exposure in many areas of law, I was able to open my own practice immediately after obtaining my California state bar license. Now, I litigate cases in Family Law, Criminal Law and Civil Law.. The delicate balance of giving my time to the community and building a strong clientele base has proven to those who use my services that whether or not there is a financial incentive in my work, the quality is never compromised. I am proud to have provided zealous representation across all economic classes and look forward to helping you resolve your legal issues.

Firm: Fletcher B. Brown Law Firm

2831 Telegraph Ave , Oakland , California 94609

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Mr. Fletcher B. Brown is by far the most dedicated workers' compensation attorney in the San Francisco Bay area (specifically Oakland). Mr Brown is a California native who attended California State University, Long Beach. At CSU Long Beach he majored in Political Science and graduated with honors. From CSU Long Beach, Attorney Brown was accepted into and graduated from Northwestern University School of Law in the City of Chicago, IL.. In June 2011, he was admitted to the State Bar of California and immediately became a legal representative for medical providers. In Spring 2012, he opened his own Law Firm - Fletcher Brown Law Firm.

Firm: Boxer & Gerson Llp

300 Frank H Ogawa Plaza , Oakland , California 94612

Practice Areas: Contracts, Estate Planning, Franchise , Probate , Trusts, Wills, Workers Compensation, Workers Compensation

Firm: Law Offices of William Walters, P.C.

1425 Leimert Blvd Ste 403 , Oakland , California 94602

Practice Areas: Contracts, Trusts, Trusts

1999 Harrison St , Oakland , California 94612

Practice Areas: Employment, Wrongful Termination, Personal Injury, Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Death, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor

Gary Gwilliam is considered one of the best consumer trial attorneys in the state. His reputation and skill in representing seriously injured plaintiffs is well known. He has tried over 180 jury cases, of which almost 150 were plaintiff civil personal injury cases. He has handled major cases in every area of consumer law, including serious automobile and construction accidents, products liability, medical malpractice, bad faith insurance, civil rights (including police misconduct), wrongful termination and employment discrimination and harassment, and has recently concentrated more in employment law.. A noted lecturer and motivational speaker, he has conducted seminars and workshops around California and the United States for many years. He is the author of numerous articles on California consumer law and is frequently called upon to serve as an expert witness on the standard of care for lawyers' conduct. He frequently lectures on the topics of substance abuse, stress reduction, improving the quality of life as well as topics related to his practice.

Firm: Nomos LLP

248 Third Street, Suite 1119 , Oakland , California 94607

Practice Areas: Business , Corporate , Real Estate , Construction & Development, Construction & Development

Garret is a partner at Nomos LLP in Oakland, California where he specializes in construction, real estate and related business disputes.. The son of an architect, Garret grew up around blueprints and drafting tables. And, while he didn’t follow in his father’s footsteps he didn’t stray far either. He worked as a lobbyist in Sacramento and later Washington, D.C. where he represented the design profession and construction industry before the California state legislature, Congress and executive bodies including the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.. Since then, Garret’s practice has focused almost exclusively on construction, real estate and related business disputes. He has represented owners, developers, architects, engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers and sureties from contract negotiations through trial on numerous public and private projects from state-of-the-art solar projects to the most iconic landmarks in the state including the Golden Gate Bridge.. Recognized as a Rising Star in the area of construction litigation in Thompson Reuter’s annual list of Northern California Super Lawyers, Garret has written and spoken before many of the leading construction organizations in the state and is a contributing author on topics related to construction law for the Continuing Education of the Bar sponsored by the State Bar of California and published by the University of California.. Garret is also the author of the California Construction Law Blog () which provides an informative yet wry look at legal issues affecting the California construction industry.

Firm: Aharoni Business Law, PC

1901 Harrison St, Ste 1100-3367 , Oakland , California 94612

Practice Areas: Business

Galia is the founding partner of Aharoni Business Law, PC. At ABL, Galia focuses on business formation, independent contractor issues, and minimizing liability, but she enjoys working with small businesses on all of their business, employment, and intellectual property needs. She loves business law because she gets to learn about businesses and industries she never would have learned about otherwise, and by doing so is able to help other entrepreneurs fulfill their own dreams.. Galia is a born entrepreneur, and loves the thrill of growing her own business as much as she loves helping others grow their own.. Galia is a published author on intellectual property issues surrounding moral rights, and regularly speaks throughout California on a variety of legal and business issues for both lawyers and other entrepreneurs. One of her favorite things about practicing law is the collaborative process of educating people about business and the law so they’re empowered to succeed by preventing problems before they happen.. Galia graduated from Tulane University School of Law with a certificate in environmental law and a sub-focus on intellectual property, and she currently has licenses to practice law in both California and Louisiana. Prior to founding ABL, Galia was a founding partner of a Bay Area-based multi-lawyer business law firm, practiced law at private law firms in both New Orleans and Oakland, and worked as a business development attorney at a large legal publisher in Northern California. She’s also done stints as a professional proofreader/editor and a dogsitter, but the latter was mostly just an excuse to hang out with other people’s dogs.. When not working, she can be found coffee-shop hopping, reading, taking long walks with her fiancé, Mike, travelilng, or collecting hobbies. A few of her favorite hobbies so far include belly dancing, glass flameworking, and tai chi.

Firm: The Community Law Office

1736 Franklin St. , Oakland , California 94612

Practice Areas: Immigration

Firm: Law Office of Fulvio F. Cajina

528 Grand Avenue , Oakland , California 94610

Practice Areas: Civil Rights

A product of the Bay Area, I attended high school at St. Ignatius in San Francisco and went to UC Berkeley for college. In 2003, I embarked on my legal studies at Cornell Law School in Ithaca, NY.. After graduating, I worked as a corporate associate for many years in New York City. However, deep down, I wanted to assist clients in court. In 2009, I transitioned to litigation full time.. Since then, I've been fortunate to have worked on a wide array of interesting and novel disputes and lawsuits. I've represented both plaintiffs and defendants - from normal people who have found themselves in very difficult situations to corporations looking to move on with business.. I've successfully litigated wrongful death cases, contract disputes, age and sex discrimination cases, and civil rights violations.. I thoroughly enjoy my profession and the ability to zealously advocate for my clients. It is my goal and aspiration that my work reflects that passion.

524 7th St. , Oakland , California 94607

Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Speeding Ticket

THE HARDEST WORKING ATTORNEY IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA!. "I am a firm believer that our criminal system, while the best in the world, makes every effort to get rid of cases by manipulating citizens into pleading guilty.  My job is to stop the government from doing so, but above all, my job is to protect my clients and the rights afforded to them by our Constitution!". When I take a case, I take it with one thing in mind: To win!  My goals are as follows:. To believe my client - they are my boss;. Know the case better than anyone else;. Research every issue, twice;. Prepare every case not for negotiation, but instead for trial;. Find passion in every case;. Always remain on the same page with my client - communication;. From the most serious felony case to a minor traffic offense, the philosophy  never changes.  By following this recipe, I believe every case can be won!. I have been in the criminal defense field for just over 16 years.  I have been licensed for 13 of those years.. My first job, during my first year in law school, began with the First District Apppellate Project.  Here, I was extensively trained on the in's and out's of writing successful appeal (Appellate Opening Brief).  How to look for issues on any case and how to put together a convincing argument.  I have since applied this knowledge and have handled at least 100, criminal and traffic, appeals with a great success rate!  I have also written and filed writs, both to the Appellate DIvision and the California Court of Appeals, on many of my cases.  I hope to one day get the right case in front of the Supremes.. After working at the First Appellate District, I worked at the California State Public Defenders Office.  I believe it is here where I truly learned about passion for your case.  The office focused on doing appeals for those convicted and sentenced to death.  I spend quite a bit of time on an inmate who killed three people.  It was this experience that taught me why it is that we (Criminal Defense Lawyers) do, what we do - always a topic of debate at the dinner table.. I left the appeals area to focus on being a trial lawyer.  I wanted to be on the trenches where the initial battle took place.  I ended up volunteering as an intern at the San Francisco Public Defenders Office.  After all I was raised in San Francisco and knew the streets pretty well.  Here, I interned with several Deputy Public Defenders and wrote countless Motions to Suppress, 995 motions as well as researched countless legal issues for the deputies.  I also assisted in trial work from start to finish.  The main lesson I got from working at the SFPD was, the cold reality of how the system, at the trial level really works.  It is nothing like what you see on TV.. My last employment as an intern was at the Alameda County Public Defenders Office.  Here I was assigned many duties including the initial intake of the accused. Again, I gained great courtroom experience and extensive training on all aspects of a criminal case, but the biggest lesson here was caring about the people you defend!  They were not files or numbers, as many of the Judges and Prosecutors saw them.  They were people wanting to be heard, and whether you like it or not this is what OUR Constitution affords them.. After passing the bar, I began working as at the Santa Cruz Public Defender's Office.  I worked here for a total of two years and conducted at least 18 jury trials with a high success rate (I think I lost two).  I received in-office weekly training pertaining to all aspects of a handling a criminal case. I was also sent for training at the Western Trial Advocacy Institute (run by Gerry Spence and considered to be the top trial school in the country) in Wyoming for  an extensive week long trial work training.  I left the Santa Cruz Public Defender's Office feeling confident that I now possessed all the tools necessary to competently and aggressively represent private clients.. After leaving the Public Defender positions, I opened several offices and have been in private practice ever since.  Every day, and in every case, I use the knowledge acquired at my previous jobs as well as the knowledge acquired I acquire on a daily basis. I continue to improve my skills and knowledge by attending countless seminars on every issue you can think of.  I am one of a handful of Attorneys trained in the performance of Field Sobriety Testing approved by the National Highway and Traffic Administration.  I never stop learning, and if I did I would retire immediately since I would be doing a great disservice to my clients.  I consider my self one of the lucky few who loves what I do.  I love the daily challenge; I love the fight; I love winning; but most importantly, I love helping people.. Feel free to visit my website for further information on my office and how we can help!  We have a vast amount of knowledge and experience in all aspects of a criminal, DUI, Traffic, or DMV case.  You can also call me directly.

Firm: Aiman-Smith & Marcy

7677 Oakport Street Suite 1150 , Oakland , California 94621

Practice Areas: Class Action

I am committed to helping our clients achieve maximum results.. I have worked with Randall Aiman-Smith and Reed Marcy for 20 years, starting as a legal assistant while in college.  They inspired me to pursue a law degree as I witnessed the intellecutal honesty and passion they exerted on behalf of our clients.  I am now a partner in the firm and we continue to fight for workers' rights and for those who have been misled by fraud or have suffered investment losses.. While not working, I spend time with my family traveling and our dogs, and I enjoy running.  I also use running as a platform to raise money for childhood cancer to support The Ronan Thompson Foundation.