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Practice Areas

Four areas of practice, one experienced attorney.

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San Francisco Bay Area Criminal Defense Attorney in Pleasanton

For 40 years I have vigorously defended clients charged with a wide variety of misdemeanors and felonies. No matter how serious the charges are or what you have been accused of, please understand that you are innocent until and unless you are proven guilty. It is my job to counsel you, to represent you and to defend you in pursuit of the best resolution possible. That is my oath and my word.

San Francisco Bay Area Family Law Attorney in Pleasanton

At my Bay Area law firm in Pleasanton, CA, I help clients with all the important decisions that come with beginning and ending a relationship. These include how to divide assets and liabilities, support obligations, as well as how the physical and legal custody of their minor children should be structured to be in the child’s best interest.

  1. 01Family LawDivorce, custody, support and domestic violence matters, handled with care for clients and their children.Read more Illustrative family kitchen table with a child's drawing
  2. 02Criminal DefenseAdults and juveniles charged with misdemeanors and felonies of all kinds. No fee for the initial consultation for criminal matters.Read more Illustrative courthouse colonnade at dusk
  3. 03Civil LitigationPersonal injury, professional negligence, commercial, real estate and civil rights disputes.Read more Illustrative case files tied with legal ribbon
  4. 04MediationResolve a dispute without litigation, often saving at least half of the money and half of the time.Read more Illustrative mediation room overlooking oak hills

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