Riverside Divorce Lawyer and Family Law Attorney Heather Cullen is the Managing Attorney at the Cullen Family Law Group. Attorney Cullen has practiced Family Law exclusively since 1998. Attorney Cullen is a native Southern Californian who graduated Cum Laude with a dual Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy & in Law and Society from the University of California, Riverside. Attorney Cullen then earned her Juris Doctor Degree from the University of California at Davis School of Law. Attorney Cullen is currently an active member of the State Bar of California. She is licensed to practice law in the State of California as well as the U.S. District Court Central District of California. Attorney Cullen is also an active member of the Riverside County and San Bernardino County Bar Associations. Attorney Cullen founded the firm that has grown into the Cullen Family Law Group in 1998 and has practiced exclusively in the Riverside and San Bernardino courts for over 25 years. Her years of knowledge provide clients with a fast track through filing procedures and issues that unrepresented clients may encounter as difficult and time-consuming. Attorney Cullen has established a law firm that puts clients first and applies cutting-edge technology to provide effective and reliable legal representation. If you are contemplating divorce, if your spouse has filed for divorce, or if you have any other family law issue, we invite you to contact one of our lawyers today for a confidential consultation.

Lauren Pruett is a Partner and shareholder of Gale, Angelo, Johnson & Patrick P.C.. Lauren oversees our Family Law Department. She focuses exclusively on family law issues including: divorce, custody, spousal support, child support, domestic violence, guardianships, adoptions, grandparent visitation. Lauren dedicated her focus to family law from the start of her legal studies, taking courses dedicated to the field such as family law, community property, family law trial skills and juvenile law. Additionally, she clerked for the Honorable Thadd Blizzard for one year at the William R. Ridgeway Family Relations Courthouse and worked as a certified law student for a local family law firm while pursuing her legal studies. Lauren graduated cum laude from California State University Sacramento, receiving her bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Lauren went on to receive her Juris Doctorate from the University of Pacific McGeorge School of Law obtaining honors in her clerkship positions and her practical and persuasive legal writing courses. Notable facts: Lauren is a dog mom, spin fanatic, wine lover and avid certified scuba diver. In her spare time she enjoys traveling adventures with her husband.

Debra Crawford Annis is a certified family law specialist (certified by the Board of Legal Specialization, State Bar of California). Debra is also a family law mediator. Debra’s practice consists primarily of family law matters. She also practices in the areas of estate planning and probate. Debra has been practicing law for over 26 years. Debra attended Southwestern University School of Law in Los Angeles where she graduated cum laude. Debra’s family law experience has been enriched by her service to the Women's Legal Clinic where she served as a volunteer attorney and as the President of the Board of Directors. Debra received an Outstanding Achievement Award from Mayor Bradley for her valuable service to the community with the Women's Legal Clinic. Debra has lectured on the subject of 'move away' custody cases and independent adoptions. Debra is also a family law mediator. She has been on the mediator panel of the innovative Mosten Mediation Centers. Debra enjoys mediation and helping families structure their new lives apart instead of tearing each other apart in litigation and protracted court battles. Debra is also a tough and seasoned litigator if that is the avenue you choose. Debra has also handled appellate cases. Debra has been a colunmist in the Carmel Valley Newletter and is the author of the newly revised Cal Divorce 123, Your Guide to California Divorce. Cal Divorce 123 is a guide for people who want to understand the California divorce process and actively participate in their cases -- whether as their own legal representative or an active partner with their attorney. The Guide is now available in separate modules or as a complete kit. Debra is devoted to the concept that people can help themselves and make informed decisions in their legal matters. She strives to provide education to people so that they can achieve this objective. She also helps you decide the tone of your case.

Alexandria Jaquay is an Attorney at the Cullen Family Law Group. Attorney Jaquay is currently an active member of the State Bar of California and practices exclusively Family Law. Attorney Jaquay is a Southern California native. She attended and completed law school while being a full-time paralegal and mother of two. Attorney Jaquay graduated in the top 1% of her class while excelling at legal writing and research. Attorney Jaquay has been with Cullen Family Law Group since 2002, and she has worked on family law matters ranging from a simple separation resolution to a contested divorce, including high asset division and competing custody requests. Throughout her career, Attorney Jaquay has worked closely with her clients to understand the details of each case to determine the best interest of her clients. Attorney Alexandria Jaquay is a valued member of the Cullen Family Law Group. From our offices in Riverside, California, we represent clients throughout Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, including the communities of Riverside, Eastvale, Norco, Corona, Temecula, Hemet, Murrieta, Lake Elsinore, San Bernardino, Chino, Highland, Redlands, and Rancho Cucamonga.

Mr. Bartholomew, a native of Elk Grove, California, received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science at the University of California, Davis, in 1968 and his Juris Doctor in 1971 from the same institution. Formerly a partner for 15 years with the law firm of Desmond, Miller, Desmond & Bartholomew, he co-founded the firm of Bartholomew & Wasznicky in 1989. He is a retired captain in the United States Army Reserve and is a licensed real estate broker. In addition to membership in the California Bar, he is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the United States Tax Court, and the United States Court of Claims. Mr. Bartholomew is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, as well as the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, and is certified by the State Bar of California as a Family Law Specialist.

Mr. Martin has been practicing law in Sacramento and the surrounding communities for 18 years. A graduate of California State University, Sacramento, Mr. Martin went on to earn his law degree from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. As the principal of the firm, Mr. Martin makes every effort to ensure that our clients are positioned for success in their respective cases by working with staff and attorneys to develop winning strategies and by providing the necessary oversight to see that those strategies are properly implemented. Mr. Martin prides himself on making sure that what needs to be done gets done. His professional philosophy has always been to aggressively seek a fair and just result even with the most difficult of cases.

The Law Office of Diego F. MacWilliam has been in practice throughout the San Francisco Bay Area for over 20 years. The firm handles divorce, legal separation, custody and visitation, spousal support, child support and complex property division cases, including high value assets. The office serves mainly Santa Clara County. Mr. MacWilliam is highly rated as a lawyer by Martindale Hubbell and has extensive experience in family law. In addition to being a highly effective litigator, Mr. MacWilliam assists individuals undergoing divorce by taking a collaborative approach and offering mediation services. Attorney Diego F. MacWilliam is licensed to practice law before all courts of the State of California,and the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. Mr. MacWilliam was born in Stanford, California, and lived in Madrid, Spain, for 17 years, where he completed High School. Upon returning to the United States, he attended the University of California, Berkeley, where he graduated with a A.B. degree in Legal Studies. He subsequently attended and graduated from Santa Clara University School of Law where he obtained a Juris Doctor degree. Mr. MacWilliam has extensive experience in civil, family, and criminal litigation, and has tried numerous cases. He is fluent in Spanish.

Michael Fischer is a licensed California attorney licensed to practice in both state and federal court. Mr. Fischer has handled hundreds of contested and uncontested family law matters. He is known for his ability to guide his clients through the tumultuous processes of family court in an aggressive yet compassionate manner.