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Firm: Chanco Shiffer Law

912 Holcomb Bridge Road , Roswell , California 30076 Zip code: 30076

Practice Areas: Domestic Violence

"We Won!!" wasn’t heard by Josh as a kid.. Never the sportiest fella, East Cobb, Georgia didn't inspire him to a sportsball career despite his innate athletic ability. Graduating from The Walker School in Marietta, Josh went North to Clark University, MA (Hippies, folks from New York, and SO MANY international people!). Chasing young love back to Georgia in 1998, Josh graduated from The Georgia State University College of Law in 2002 without any honors but with good memories from Mock Trial and Moot Court. And some really good friends.. Josh clerked in Cobb Superior Court (A. Grubbs), closed real estate during the boom, and then figured out that Talking was what he really liked so Josh became a Public Defender.. LOVED IT!! Participating in a system so broken was crushing. Dehumanizing.. Josh graduated from Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College in Wyoming (Class of 2007 ), quit working for the State and hung out a shingle. Wandering Solo was lonely, so Doug Chanco (former #JerkProsecutor Josh fought with all the time) argued with Josh to partner with him, and Doug won.. Now "We Won!" is a touch more common… Josh tries cases from municipal courts through all stages of the Federal system representing thousands of clients over 17 years from trial through appeal.. Joshua Schiffer:Admitted to All Georgia Municipal, State and Superior Courts, Court of Appeals and Supreme Court.Admitted to the Federal Courts of GeorgiaFulton County State Courts DUI/Accountability Court Board MemberGeorgia State University Law Alumni Committee Board MemberTrial Lawyers College StaffSuper Lawyers annuallySuper Lawyers Rising StarMartindale Hubbell Pre-Eminent (highest national rating)AVVO Clients Choice annuallyAVVO Perfect 10.00 annuallyAmerican Society of Legal Advocates Top 40 under 40Georgia Legal Trend Legal Elite Multiple YearsTop 100 Criminal Defense AttorneysMillion Dollar Advocates ForumLawyers of Distinction HonoreeTrial Lawyers College Graduate 2007Taught/attended over 20 regional and graduate sessions on advanced trial techniquesElected Southeast Regional F-Warrior Alumni Representative 2016-present.Over 300 hours of Psychodramatic TrainingLaw ZebraChancoSchiffer solely represents individuals and plaintiff classes from offices in Buckhead, Atlanta, GA and Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, USVI. Measuring Southern legal roots by Generations, ChancoSchiffer is uniquely positioned to represent and assist clients with their most intimate and difficult Criminal Defense, Injury, and legal dispute cases throughout the United States and USVI.. The only firm in the East with three Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College Graduates, ChancoSchiffer's national network of top-tier legal partners is unmatched and the firm proudly co-counsel's with many of America's most well known Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights, and Class Action firms. The President of the New York State Criminal Defense Bar through California's most exclusive Personal Injury Firms, the Best Lawyers in America choose ChancoSchiffer for their clients.. ChancoSchiffer also represents certain individuals on an on-going basis managing their daily legal affairs. This bespoke service is limited to a small number of individuals at any one time and includes deeply personal interaction.. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________. From Josh:. Mom jokes I became a Criminal Defense Lawyer because I got caught in a lot of shenanigans.  And I did.  Mostly in East Cobb, then a little in Massachusetts during Undergrad at Clark University, and maybe even a few times during Law School at Georgia State.. Clerking for a Superior Court Judge in Cobb County showed me the penalties of getting caught; tough lessons to learn.  I was the person filling out life sentences, signing the paperwork to take away freedoms.  Watching folks escorted to the "Good Bye" door. Brutal. I grew up with these folks and I saw them marched away.  It was a change moment for me.  I needed a new direction.. Basing my career on Ben Franklin’s “Doing Well by Doing Good,” I went to work saving souls in the belly of the Fulton Beast as a PD.  I had an office at the Rice Street Jail with an access code and giant brass key. Seriously... I wanted to help folks like me who ended up sideways with the world, but didnt have the same "opportunities" I had being raised in the burbs by brilliant and successful parents.. These are not what people think when they hear how long I stayed a public defender.  But they were some of the best times of my life.  I left only after graduating in 2007 from the prestigious Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Duboise, WY, () when it became clear that I needed follow my heart and stop working for the State.  I needed to work ONLY for PEOPLE.. The people I learned from at “The Ranch” changed everything and I founded The Schiffer Firm in 2007 so I could take the cases I want, chase justice for the person and work issues others didn't or wouldn't take.  We won a ton of matters for folks.  Lots of Domestic Violence, Drugs, Mental Health Issues, DUI, and Theft.  We pushed harder than the next guy and thats why we got the results folks wanted.  Being difficult is a goal when you are out to win.. In 2010 I merged The Schiffer Firm into ChancoSchiffer.  Doug Chanco was, and is, my favorite opposition.  We fought like hungry dogs when he tried to lock up my clients as a prosecutor and we STILL wrestle case strategies across the room on a daily basis.  By arguing all the issues we find the Path.  My clients want the Path.. I handle the criminal work and trials with our associate (and former prosector) Andrew S. Travis.  Andy's family has lawyered in Atlanta since the 1930s and we manage a mixed caseload of both minor and major criminal issues.. Doug Chanco heads up our injury practice and manages the firm. Proudly our criminal defense clients have begged us to handle their civil injury cases, and Doug now manages a substantial caseload of local and national injury cases with colleagues from coast to coast. We proudly associate with the nations top attorneys on specialist issues and are deeply proud of our connections.. A few years ago Doug and I combined our passions into Civil Rights Cases, and our representative wins include a $5 Million Verdict on behalf of a rape victim, the 2016 Marta Police Beating Federal Trial ($500K) and the $1.5 Million State Record Setting School Burn Case against Douglas County.  Victims of Crime and State Action are close to the hearts of two guys who have seen how bad the world chews on folks.  We have also associated with the president of the New York State Criminal Defense Bar on a major sex crimes matter, as he was impressed by our work on a $50 million militray bribery/fraud case we handled in 2018.  Our white collar work continues to be a source of pride and inspiration.. Most recently Doug went to the USVI and started our practice there.  He is the eclusive litigator for several island firms and is the attorney of choice for many prominent local residents.  We also started working some consumer issues as well as mass torts/class actions.  The folks that run those cases asked us to jump in, so we did!!!. There is more. A lot more.  Call me at or email me at I may not be the right attorney for you, but I like a good call and always have referrals.. Thanks for reading this.  -Josh

Firm: Mark Baumann

1337 West 5th St , Port Angeles , California 98363 Zip code: 98363

Practice Areas: Domestic Violence

I specialize in divorce and custody cases. Please see and contact me through my website at .. As a lawyer, my job is to achieve my client’s goals. Often times, clients need help defining their goals. Listening to the client and understanding their problems, needs and interests, working through the options to find the best way to achieve their goals is typically the first step in fashioning a strategy in which to proceed with the case.. As a mediator, my job is to help the parties find a way to resolve their case without having to go to court. Mediation gives people the chance to control the outcome of their case, keep costs to a minimum, and usually provides better overall outcomes. Even "difficult" cases can be resolved by using the mediation process. I mediate cases anywhere in western Washington.. High conflict cases are my passion and I am a family law specialist, covering all areas of family law, including trial and pre-trial work, counseling and/or mediation for divorce, custody, visitation, child support, modifications, grandparent and third party visitation, property division, retirements, alimony and prenuptial agreements.. In the first part of my career I gained experience in a wide variety of matters, including real estate, estate planning, business start ups and purchases, hi-tech agreements, intellectual property, contract drafting, taxing issues, bankruptcy, felony/misdemeanor/traffic trials and appeals and teaching creepy debt collectors a lesson.

Firm: Law Office of Brian Michaels

1925 Century Park East, Suite 1700 , Los Angeles , California 90067 Zip code: 90067

Practice Areas: Domestic Violence

Brian Michaels is the only attorney in Southern California to have worked as a front line Prosecutor, Police Litigator and full time private Criminal Defense Attorney. Attorney Michaels was hired directly out of law school, where he graduated with academic honors, to work for the Los Angeles City Attorney in the mid 1990s. As a young Prosecutor Michaels tried nearly 100 cases to verdict and settled nearly 1000 more cases. Michaels success as a trial attorney allowed him to work as a trial advocate trainer, in which he was assigned to teach trial skills to lawyers from large corporate firms in trial advocacy.. After several years working as a front line trial lawyer attorney Michaels moved over to the LAPD's elite litigation unit during the height of the cities Rampart Scandal in which he won all of his jury trials. Michaels worked intimately with law enforcement during these years and valued his time working and learning from law enforcement. His years working as a Prosecutor and Police Litigation Attorney gave him invaluable training and experience, nearly unparalled amongst working defense attorneys. After nearly 8 years in government service Michaels retired to private practice in 2002.. Since that time, Michaels has applied his considerable experience to the defense of individuals charged with crimes throughout the State of California where he has worked on thousands of criminal cases as well as domestic violence cases in the family courts. He has distinguished himself in private practice as one of the nations's top 100 trial lawyers with the highest rating on AVVO. Attorney Michaels belives that his experience working for the Government provides rare insights that can be brought to bear in the defense of his clients at the hands of over zealous prosecutors and police officers.. In 2021, Michaels opened "The Restraining Order Lawyer" in response to an overwhelming demand in the wake of the pandemic. His office recognized that the lack of police presence in many parts of the state has lead to an increased demand in people needing to resolve their legal issues without the help of law enforcement. We are committed to assisting people bringing and defending any restraining order case.. Michaels is a hands-on attorney and values direct client communciation, absolute honesty and maintains a fair and reasonable fee schedule which includes payment plans for qualified clients. He values his availability, relatability, and compassion for his clients as his greatest strengths. He is committed from the first client phone call to the very best advocacy a client can receive. Mr. Michaels main office is in Westwood, California and also maintains offices in Newport Beach, Palm Springs, Santa Barbara and San Diego and accepts cases in Los Angeles, Orange, Santa Barbara,  Riveside, San Bernarndino, Ventura and San Diego Counties.

Firm: Law Offices of David Pflaum

380 S Melrose Dr , Vista , California 92081 Zip code: 92081

Practice Areas: Domestic Violence

Defense lawyer David Pflaum relies on more than 30 years of experience to effectively represent his clients and get the right results.  He specializes in the defense of clients accused of felonies and misdemeanors that include domestic violence, sexual assault, burglary, fraud, shoplifting, petty and grand theft, vandalism, robbery, embezzlement, DUI, assault, battery, hit and run, drug offenses, probation violations and bench warrants.  A related area of legal specialty are temporary restraining orders (TRO).  Mr. Pflaum understands the needs of his client.  He has the compassion and expertise that makes a difference for them.

Firm: Negin Yamini

5670 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 1837 , LOS ANGELES , California 90036 Zip code: 90036

Practice Areas: Domestic Violence

Negin practices criminal defense in Orange and Los Angeles counties. Negin routinely defends the accused against all criminal charges including driving under the influence of drug and alcohol, domestic violence, child abuse and molestation, rape and sexual assault, robbery, and white-collar offenses. Amongst Negin’s noteworthy accomplishments are a hung jury and subsequent dismissal of a hit and run charge against a Los Angeles County firefighter, a hung jury and subsequent dismissal of assault with a deadly weapon charges against a San Bernardino County nurse, a swift 15-minute jury acquittal on pimping and pandering and prostitution charges arising out of a Los Angeles County under-cover prostitution sting operation, dismissal of all transportation and sale charges against a member of a marijuana collective, and dismissal of all theft charges at preliminary hearing against a Los Angeles County employee. These victories—amongst Negin’s extensive record of reduced-sentences, dismissals, and favorable dispositions in a range of matters—showcase Negin’s tenacity, strategic and thorough mounting of a defense from the very inception of a case, and meticulous and aggressive lawyering.

Firm: Nathans Family Law, APC

5670 Wilshire Blvd , Los Angeles , California 90036 Zip code: 90036

Practice Areas: Domestic Violence

In recognition of Mr. Nathans' superior family law skills. Mr Nathans has been named a Super Lawyer by Los Angeles Magazine every year since 2012.. Attorney Michael Nathans is your strongest legal advocate with 25 years of proven results. As the founder of Nathans Family Law APC in Los Angeles, Michael Nathans' focus, with the support of a professional office staff, is on diligently serving the needs of individuals and families at every stage of the family law legal process.. Right Lawyer Right Now. Reflecting Attorney Michael Nathans' divorce and family law expertise he has been ranked in the top 5% of California Family Law Attorney every year since 2012 by Los Angeles Magazine.. Michael H. Nathans received his bachelor’s degree, with high honors, from UC Santa Barbara and graduated from Loyola Law School. Shortly thereafter, he opened up his own family legal practice to best pursue the highest standards and personal approach to the practice of family law.. A native of Los Angeles, he has extensive experience with the local legal process in Southern California and is licensed to practice in all California state courts. He has also acted in the capacity of Judge Pro Tem (temporary judge) for the Los Angeles County courts.. He is appointed frequently by family law courts to represent minor children in contested divorce and child custody cases, owing to his long-term and demonstrated experience in family law and child custody matters.. He is affiliated with a number of California legal organizations, including membership in the family law sections of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the Beverly Hills Bar Association, the Santa Monica Bar Association, the Burbank Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and Lawyers for Human Rights.. He is committed to the practice of family law and to helping clients work to resolve disputes effectively with minimal cost. His career in family law remains motivated by a desire to work directly with clients and devise solutions that can address legal problems of daily life.

Firm: Terre Family Law, Inc

575 West College Ave Ste105 , Santa Rosa , California 95401 Zip code: 95401

Practice Areas: Domestic Violence

Firm: Castro Law Offices, P.C.

1682 Novato Boulevard , Novato , California 94947 Zip code: 94947

Practice Areas: Domestic Violence

Jeremy is an honorably-discharged U.S. Coast Guard veteran who served his country from 2007 to 2014 aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Munro (WHEC-724) homeported out of Kodiak, Alaska, and as a Marine Science Technician in Alameda, California and Paducah, Kentucky.. After becoming a parent while stationed in Paducah in 2013, Jeremy separated from the Coast Guard to return to the Bay Area to establish a relationship with his son. At that time, Jeremy’s primary goal became to attend law school in order to help those parents who care deeply about their children, but struggling to establish a relationship and custody of them. Jeremy’s passion quickly became pursuing a career in the legal profession allowing him to do that which he is so passionate about and contribute to keeping families together.. As a parent, Jeremy understands the stress and trauma associated with child custody and child support disputes. More importantly, Jeremy understands the heightened-degree of importance and sensitivity of these disputes to those parents who try so hard to be involved in the lives of their children, but for one reason or another are blocked from doing so and whose great and valiant efforts often go unnoticed.. Based on his experience at the Family Violence Law Center in Oakland, a non-profit organization dedicated to cases involving domestic violence, Jeremy understands and empathizes with those who have fear of leaving an abusive relationship.. Prior to opening his office, Jeremy worked for Roberta Laub-Rode of Amigos Immigration in San Rafael where he provided assistance to dozens of clients in preparing their Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) immigration matters in counties throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.. Throughout his childhood, Jeremy’s father, a Colombian native, only spoke to him in Spanish. Thanks to his father, extended family in Colombia, his multiple trips to and sixth-grade year in Arauca, Colombia, Jeremy is now bilingual and fluent in Spanish.

Firm: ADZ Law, LLP

2000 Alameda De Las Pulgas Ste 161 , San Mateo , California 94403 Zip code: 94403

Practice Areas: Domestic Violence

Jessica Dayton, a founding partner of ADZ Law, LLP, is a Certified Family Law Specialist who dedicates her practice to representing victims of domestic violence with their civil legal needs, including restraining order, custody and tort cases, as well as advising and advocating for victim’s rights in criminal cases.. Ms. Dayton was the Manager of Legal Services at Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse (CORA) for 10 years. Prior to that, she advocated for the rights of persons with disabilities on access issues at a plaintiffs' litigation firm. Directly after law school Ms. Dayton clerked for Judge Michael Farrell of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals.. Ms. Dayton received her law degree from Golden Gate University School of Law in 2003, and her undergraduate degree from the University of Vermont. During law school, she published a legal article titled "The Silencing of a Woman's Choice: Mandatory Arrest and No Drop Prosecution Policies in Domestic Violence Cases," which explores whether mandatory arrest and no drop policies are respectful of survivors' choices and their empowerment. More recently, Ms. Dayton published "Bridging the Gap Between the Civil and Criminal Legal Systems for Domestic Violence Survivors," which details the importance of understanding and pursuing justice for victims in both the civil and criminal court systems.. Ms. Dayton currently serves on the advisory board of the Family Violence Appellate Project, and the boards of directors of WOMEN-SV and the San Mateo County Trial Lawyers Association. Ms. Dayton has served on the Board of Directors for the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence, and was the co-chairperson of the San Mateo County Legal Process Committee of the Domestic Violence Council. Ms. Dayton is active in local and national public policy research and advocacy and has worked on many legislative campaigns regarding domestic violence, sexual assault and and victims' rights.. Ms. Dayton also mentors and trains pro bono attorneys. She has been invited to present regarding her practice areas locally and nationally, including to the National Center for Victims of Crime, the National Crime Victim Bar Association, the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence, and the San Mateo County Bar Association.

4695 Chabot Drive , Pleasanton , California 94588 Zip code: 94588

Practice Areas: Domestic Violence

Firm: Atighechi Law Group, APC

9465 Wilshire Blvd , Los Angeles , California 90212 Zip code: 90212

Practice Areas: Domestic Violence

Maryam Atighechi specializes in child custody, child support, complex asset dissolutions, Prenuptial Agreements and all other Family Law matters.. In Family Law, Maryam is focused on one goal- to obtain the best possible result for her client.  Whether aggressive litigation is necessary or a more collaborative approach is required, a strategy is immediately devised to obtain results.  Maryam works with the client, provides a listening ear through the most difficult time in his/her life, and remains compassionate without compromising aggressive representation.   Maryam knows that her clients are faced with an emotional time and will guide them through the legal proceedings to ensure their legal rights are met.  The Atighechi Law Group focuses on family law which includes, divorce, spousal support, child support, child custody, move away orders, restraining orders and prenuptial agreements.. Maryam also specializes in Prenuptial and Premarital Agreements.  With an office in Beverly Hills, Maryam prepares iron clad Prenuptial Agreements for high asset clients. She is a leading authority in executing prenups for those wishing to protect their interests and taking the authority out of the hands of the state of caifornia should a divorce occur.  Every individual should consider a prenuptial agreement before they wed.. Maryam obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular and Cell Biology from the University of Connecticut.  She attended Western State University School of Law where she earned a Juris Doctorate degree.  While at Western, Maryam was one of a select few to be chosen to represent the school in national moot court competitions based on her superior writing and oral skills.  She was honored with the opportunity to travel the nation and represent the school in mock trials.. Maryam is admitted to practice law in California State Court, the United States District Court for the Central District, the United States District Court for the Southern District, is a member of the American Bar Association, the Los Angeles Bar Association, and Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles.  Maryam is fluent in Farsi.. The Atighechi Law Group sincerely hopes that you allow us the opportunity to guide you through these difficult times.

Firm: Law Offices of Lisa A. Kopelman

The Atrium Building , Irvine , California 92612 Zip code: 92612

Practice Areas: Domestic Violence

The Law Offices of Lisa A. Kopelman focuses on criminal defense law. Attorney Kopelman is dedicated to the aggressive representation of clients charged with felonies as well as misdemeanor cases.. Ms. Kopelman's particular expertise is in the area of murder, violent crime, and serious felonies. Ms. Kopelman has successfully represented clients faced with domestic violence charges, sex offenses, gang cases, assaults, violent crimes, and capital murder.. Ms. Kopelman understands that when charged with a crime the great force of the government is against you. Ms. Kopelman has dedicated her life to defending people against that powerful force. What separates this firm from the rest, is Ms. Kopelman's unique background in the Orange County Public Defender's Office. Working as a Deputy Public Defender and then as Assistant Public Defender, Ms. Kopelman has intimate knowledge of the Orange County judicial system. Ms. Kopelman has worked in every branch courthouse and the main courthouse in Santa Ana, allowing her to know most of the judges and prosecutors in the county.. Call today for an in-depth consultation with Ms. Kopelman.

1130 Esmeralda Dr , Glendale , California 91207 Zip code: 91207

Practice Areas: Domestic Violence

Firm: Law Offices of Allan J Sarkin

16060 Ventura Blvd Ste 110 1021 , Encino , California 91436 Zip code: 91436

Practice Areas: Domestic Violence

Firm: Lisa C Leversen Attorney At Law

17853 Santiago Blvd Ste 107 178 , Villa Park , California 92861 Zip code: 92861

Practice Areas: Domestic Violence

Po Box 3279 , Torrance , California 90510 Zip code: 90510

Practice Areas: Domestic Violence

Firm: Hahn Legal Group Apc

2121 Rosecrans Ave Ste 4300 , El Segundo , California 90245 Zip code: 90245

Practice Areas: Domestic Violence

9646 Davona Dr , San Ramon , California 94583 Zip code: 94583

Practice Areas: Domestic Violence

Firm: Bay Area Legal Aid

1048 El Camino Real Ste A , Redwood City , California 94063 Zip code: 94063

Practice Areas: Domestic Violence

Firm: Brann Williams Caldwell & Sheetz

111 West Main Street , Troy , California 16947 Zip code: 16947

Practice Areas: Domestic Violence