Heather M. Cullen, CFLS – Certified Family Law Specialist and Managing Attorney at Cullen Family Law Group Heather M. Cullen, CFLS, is the founding and managing attorney of the Cullen Family Law Group and a distinguished Certified Family Law Specialist, certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. This elite certification—held by fewer than 5% of family law attorneys in California—recognizes her advanced legal expertise, extensive courtroom experience, and dedication to excellence in family law. Since founding the firm in 1998, Attorney Cullen has devoted her career exclusively to family law. For more than 25 years, she has represented clients in complex divorce, custody, spousal support, and domestic violence matters throughout Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. Her practice also includes high-asset property division, business valuation, and post-judgment modification cases. Attorney Cullen earned her Juris Doctor from the University of California, Davis School of Law (King Hall), and graduated cum laude from the University of California, Riverside, with dual Bachelor’s Degrees in Philosophy and Law & Society. She is licensed to practice in all California state courts and the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. Heather’s legal practice is built on compassion, strategy, and results. Known for her ability to guide clients through emotionally charged disputes with professionalism and clarity, she provides honest counsel and effective advocacy. She leads a team of experienced family law attorneys who share her commitment to personalized service and ethical representation. Under her leadership, the Cullen Family Law Group has earned repeated recognition for excellence, including features in Super Lawyers®, Inland Empire Magazine, Lawyers of Distinction, Martindale-Hubbell®, and Expertise.com’s “Best Divorce Lawyers” list. She has been honored multiple times as one of the Top Family Law Attorneys in California and recognized for both client satisfaction and peer-review excellence. Attorney Cullen remains an active member of the California State Bar, the Riverside County Bar Association, and the San Bernardino County Bar Association. Her focus on delivering effective, results-driven legal solutions has helped countless families navigate the most difficult moments of their lives with confidence and dignity. If you are considering divorce or facing a family law issue, contact Heather M. Cullen and the Cullen Family Law Group for trusted guidance and skilled legal representation.

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.

Alexandria Jaquay, CFLS – Certified Family Law Specialist Alexandria Jaquay is a Certified Family Law Specialist with the Cullen Family Law Group in Riverside, California. She focuses her practice entirely on family law and has dedicated her career to helping clients navigate divorce, custody, support, and property division with clarity and confidence. Known for her compassion and strategic mindset, she brings both skill and understanding to every case she handles. A Southern California native, Alexandria began her work in family law in 2002. Her path to becoming an attorney reflects hard work and determination—she attended law school while working full-time as a paralegal and raising two children, graduating in the top one percent of her class. That dedication and balance of professionalism and empathy continue to define her approach to practicing law today. Since joining Cullen Family Law Group in 2012, Alexandria has successfully represented clients in matters ranging from straightforward separations to high-asset divorces and complex child custody disputes. Clients appreciate her honest communication, thorough preparation, and ability to make them feel supported throughout the legal process. In recognition of her leadership and results, Alexandria was named one of The National Advocates’ Top 40 Under 40, honoring her as one of California’s top young attorneys for excellence in advocacy and client service. Alexandria believes that strong representation begins with listening. She takes time to understand each client’s unique situation and goals, then builds a personalized legal strategy to achieve the best possible outcome—whether through settlement or litigation. Her goal is to protect her clients’ rights and help their families move forward toward a better future. From the firm’s offices in Riverside, Alexandria proudly serves clients across Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, including Riverside, Eastvale, Norco, Corona, Temecula, Hemet, Murrieta, Lake Elsinore, San Bernardino, Chino, Highland, Redlands, and Rancho Cucamonga.

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.

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.

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.