Defense lawyer, Ashby C. Sorensen was born and raised in Virginia just outside of our nation’s capital, Washington, D.C.. He is a graduate of University of Colorado at Boulder, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication. Ashby later moved further West and settled in North County San Diego, California. He then studied law at California Western School of Law in San Diego. While in law school, Ashbyworked as an agent and advisor to many of the world’s top professional snowboarders, surfers and skateboarders. Upon graduation, Ashby his passion for the courtroom and worked at the Fresno County Public Defender’s Office, where he spent over five years defending serious felony cases in trial court. In 2009, Ashby opened his own practice focusing exclusively on criminal defense. He has successfully litigated high-profile cases through trial, achieving positive results for clients facing a wide variety of charges from petty theft to homicide.

Attorney Collier is a San Diego Native. She graduated with her Bachelor’s degree from UCSD in 1993 and earned her law degree in from USD 1996. For over 20 years, Ms. Collier dedicated her law practice to the field of family law. She is committed to quality customer service and meeting her clients’ needs. She always adheres to the highest degree of integrity in representing her clients. She has been awarded an attorney rating of “PRO” by one of the nation’s leading attorney rating services. She is rated 10 on AVVO which is the leading provider for referrals of lawyer services. Ms. Collier is also the North County Representative for the San Diego County Family Law Bar Association Board of Directors. Going through a divorce can be one of the most emotionally painful and frightening times in a person’s life. And if there are children involved, these emotions and concerns are only multiplied. You want an attorney who is not only experienced and knowledgeable but also caring and compassionate for your needs as a person. Family law attorney Heidi Collier works with you to achieve your goals and protect your assets – and lets you transfer the “worry” to her. One of the biggest mistakes a person can make is to try to represent themselves in divorce or child custody, usually because of concerns over money. This is understandable. The reality, however, is that decisions and court orders made in a divorce can last a lifetime, with long term effects on your finances and family. This means mistakes are very costly, and excellent representation is essential. Ms. Collier is affordable in her legal fees and strives to settle each case to your satisfaction with as little court time as possible. Some divorces can even be completed without Attorney Collier or you ever appearing in court. She is a skilled mediator and negotiator who strives to settle each case without the cost of litigation. But when your spouse’s actions are such that litigation cannot be avoided, Ms. Collier is an experienced and aggressive courtroom attorney strongly advocating for you.

Richard S. Sterger is a practicing lawyer in the state of Escondido, CA handling criminal defense matters.

Firm founder William L. Banning has more than 30 years of experience in personal injury and maritime law. He has been listed in Best Lawyers in America* in admiralty law numerous times. Before representing injured clients, Mr. Banning worked for one of the biggest maritime insurance defense law firms in California, where he represented all types of ship owners, banks, oil companies, insurance companies, and the United States government in maritime matters. Today, attorney Banning uses the knowledge he gained defending ship owners and insurance companies to help his injured clients obtain all of the benefits they deserve. William Banning is a member of the State Bar of California and is admitted to practice in the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. District Court for the Southern, Central and Northern Districts of California. He has been admitted pro hac vice to practice in the High Court of American Samoa, the District Court of Guam, and the Western District of Washington. He is a member of the San Diego County Bar Association, Consumer Attorneys of California, and the American Association of Justice. He is a proctor member of the Maritime Law Association of the United States. He has been honored by being named one of the Best Lawyers in America* and one of America's Leading Lawyers.

Daniel Weiner is a US and UK licensed attorney, based in San Diego, who provides trust administration and estate planning services to families and individuals across California. Dan guides his clients through the often confusing maze of financial and legal decisions to create plans that ensure the well-being of their families and the accomplishment of cherished family goals. His practice focuses on estate planning, estate tax minimization, special needs planning and Medi-Cal asset protection planning. Prior to setting up his firm, Dan worked at leading international law firms including Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer for over ten years. During that time he provided legal counsel to renowned clients which included major investment banks and Fortune 500 companies.

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.

"The law has always fascinated me. I told my parents when I was about 7 years old that I wanted to be an attorney and strived for that goal throughout school." Attorney Lena Ghianni is a native San Diegan. She was born and raised in East County, graduated from Granite Hills High School in El Cajon, and obtained her law degree (Juris Doctor) from the University of San Diego School of Law. The only times Lena has lived outside San Diego County was while attending the University of Southern California for a bachelor's degree in Political Science and for her first job as a lawyer in Victorville, California. During her career, Lena gained experience in the areas of general civil, criminal, family law, and probate, including but not limited to issues of real estate, contract, child custody, dissolution of marriage, guardianship, conservatorship, petitions for administration, and estate planning. She was responsible for handling a heavy caseload including all aspects of the general practice such as preparation of pleadings, motions, writs, settlement negotiations, and trial and appellate briefs. Lena successfully argued cases at mediations, arbitrations, motions, and trials. For several years now, Lena's focus has been in the areas of family law and probate. Lena has helped her clients through the very difficult and emotional hurdles that accompany divorce, child custody, support, caring for ill or disabled family, and the death of a loved one. Since passing the bar in 2002, Lena has handled a wide range of cases, including real estate and business disputes, personal injury, and criminal cases.

Marilyn Thomassen is a practicing lawyer in the state of California. Ms. Thomassen received her J.D. from the Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 1984.