"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.

Located in the Banker's Hill area, near downtown San Diego, California, Rodriguez Law Offices is centrally located to service clients throughout San Diego County and Southern California. Estate planning attorney Alejandra Rodriguez offers personalized care to all of her clients. A complimentary initial thirty-minute consultation is offered to all prospective clients. Ms. Rodriguez is available to meet with clients in the evening and on weekends. In addition, Ms. Rodriguez is also available for home visits upon request. Ms. Rodriguez' services include wills, revocable living trusts,irrevocable trusts, durable powers of attorney, living wills or advance health care directives, QDOTS, joint trusts for registered domestic partners, special needs trusts, trust administration and probate. Ms. Rodriguez is fluent in Spanish. If you would like to schedule your free legal consultation to learn more about California estate planning law and how it affects you and your family, please call to schedule an appointment.

Originally from Chicago, Principal Attorney Debby decided to call San Diego, California home after receiving her MBA from Loyola University in Chicago. During her last year in law school she externed at the Court of Appeal, 4th Appellate District, Division One and was a Senior Staff Advisor for the Law Review. After working with mentors in Estate Planning, Debby decided this was the perfect area for her to assist clients with something that most see as an overwhelming task. She makes planning for the future a straightforward, simple and enjoyable experience. In her free time Debby enjoys spending time with her family and friends, her Maine Coon Cat Ace, swimming, tennis and horseback riding. Always an insatiable reader, she is usually devouring everything that grabs her interest.

San Diego Family Law Divorce Attorney, Marlene J. Keen limits her practice to Family Law matters including Divorce, Dissolution of Marriage, Legal Separation, Nullity of Marriage Paternity, Child Custody, Child Visitation, Child Support, Spousal Support, Domestic Violence, Temporary Restraining Orders (DV TROS's), Property Division, Enforcement and Modification of Orders.Divorce and Separation is most often followed with a great deal of pain and confusion for all involved. With any divorce, there are a number of issues that will need to be addressed immediately and it is important to establish a relationship with an experienced San Diego family law attorney who will give complete personalized attention. At the Law Firm of Marlene J. Keen we dedicate 100% of our time to helping individuals who are going through a Divorce or other Family Law related issues to assist them in going through the process.This is exactly what sets us apart from other family lawyers in San Diego. We have almost 60 years of experience in Family Law matters. We remember what is most important and this is always our clients and their best interest. More than 90% of Divorces and Legal Separations do not end up in a contested trial. Usually, the parties will negotiate and settle issues related to child custody, child support and property division.We handle Family Law matters in San Diego County including Oceanside, Carlsbad, Vista, Escondido, Solana Beach, Encinitas, Del Mar, La Jolla, Rancho Santa Fe, La Mesa, El Cajon, Chula Vista and other surrounding areas. We have also represented clients in Temecula and Riverside. Call today for your free 20-minute consultation (619) 232-2217.

After practicing in the San Diego area for over 20 yeas, Joe founded Lavelle Law Group because he sensed a need for a small personal service law firm that truly cared about their clients. A decade later and he knows it was the right thing to do as LLG has helped so many people and businesses over the years. Joe has been married for 33 years to the same wonderful lady and they have 2 children. Joe has coached at the youth level in several sports for 20+ years, and enjoys volunteering for charities such as the wonderful Challenged Athletes Foundation (based in San Diego) and Amputee Surf. The will to never give up, overcome any challenge and enjoy life as best you are able are life lessons challenged Athletes have shown Joe and truly inspired Joe like nothing else.

Jackie Robert Geller is a graduate of Thomas Jefferson School of Law. A member of the California State Bar since 1980, Attorney Jackie Robert Geller has concentrated his practice in the area(s) of Bankruptcy, Estate Planning, Tax, and Family Law. He is a member of the California State Bar.