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.

JOHN R. ROSS was born in New Bern, North Carolina in 1938. He received his BS degree in Nuclear Engineering at North Carolina State College and later moved to Pennsylvania with his wife Sallie Ross (née Brinkley) to obtain his JD Degree in Law at Duquesne University at Pittsburgh. Mr. Ross began his professional career as a Test Engineer at Shippingport Nuclear Power Station near Pittsburgh, PA where he was later put in charge of physics tests on the station's reactor. After graduation from Duquesne University, Mr. Ross joined the Law Department of Westinghouse Electric Corporation in Pittsburgh, PA. Mr. Ross' principal client was Westinghouse's Nuclear Energy Systems, the leading supplier of Nuclear Plants during the late 1960's, and early 1970's time frame. In 1974, Mr. Ross moved with his family— his wife, Sallie, their two sons, John and Marshall, and their daughter Elizabeth— to Del Mar, California where he worked for San Diego Law Department of General Atomic Company where he was primarily engaged in Major Litigation and Intellectual Property until 1986. Mr. Ross opened the Ross Patent Law Office in 1984. In 1986, Mr. Ross accepted a position as General Counsel at Western Research Corporation (later becoming Thermo Trex Corporation), a small San Diego R & D Company engaged in Star Wars research. After leaving Thermo Trex, Mr. Ross was employed full time as Intellectual Property Counsel at Cymer, Inc., the world's leading supplier of excimer lasers for integrated circuit lithography. In April of 2003, Mr. Ross left Cymer, Inc. and accepted a position as the Vice President Intellectual Property at Trex Enterprises Corporation. Mr. Ross has been an attorney since 1968 and a patent attorney since 1981, is a member of the California State Bar, San Diego County, and American Bar Associations, and is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

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.

Brett C. Drouet, Esq., is a sixth generation Southern Californian, who has served Southern, Central and Northern California clients for over two decades as a member of the California State Bar. Mr. Drouet is recognized as a litigator’s litigator, who is uniquely experienced in catastrophic personal injury and death actions for trauma victims in auto accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, bus accidents, bicycle accidents, worksite accidents, DUI victim/plaintiff, construction defect, product liability and medical malpractice. Having represented Fortune 500 companies and major insurance companies’ insureds in thousands of catastrophic personal injury and death actions for over a decade, Mr. Drouet is a seasoned litigation veteran representing trauma victims, who have suffered life-changing injuries for over a decade. Traumatic, catastrophic personal injuries require an attorney with extensive, broad-based knowledge of evidence based medicine, treatment, and medical causation to best serve trauma victims, which is why Mr. Drouet is called upon to co-counsel and consult with other attorneys and law firms representing California trauma victims. Mr. Drouet has significant experience and expertise in product liability in catastrophic personal injury and death actions involving consumer products, chemical products, toxic substances, industrial products, industrial machinery, construction equipment, vehicles, tires, wheels, housing components, construction materials, and finished products. Mr. Drouet has substantial experience and practice in brain injury, loss of brain function, burn injury and Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome injuries.

No one is ever prepared for an accident. They are, by technical definition, an unplanned event and there is never a "right time" for such an occasion. It's even worse when that accident has caused a serious or catastrophic injury and occurred due to the negligence or carelessness of another. Whether it's a car accident on your way to work, a fall at the local supermarket, your child was bitten by a stray dog, or a truck spill on the interstate that caused a multiple car pile-up, we know how devastating an injury and the unexpected costs of an accident can be. Especially when the injured and their families are often left to manage the cost of repairs, pay medical bills, and possibly even missing time at work. Craig F. Castle has spent over 34 years fighting for the good people of southern California in situations like yours. You will always speak directly with an attorney and receive the attention your accident case deserves to ensure your claim is properly handled and all your needs are met. We approach every case with sensitivity, strategically and aggressively. We will act quickly to identify all potential sources of compensation and aggressively pursue the retribution you deserve. If we cannot settle your claim out of court, we will bring it before a judge as a personal injury lawsuit. If you have experienced a personal injury due to an accident, please call today to schedule a free initial case evaluation. We can help explain what your injury case will involve and what you can expect as we move forward.

Anthony Abbott founded the Law Office of Anthony Abbott as a legal option for the people of California. Attorney Abbott has represented people in hundreds of different matters throughout the state and has the experience to take on the toughest cases. Personal injury, divorce and real estate are just a few of the legal matters handled, but the issue is always secondary to the client. We are committed to our clients’ goals as the target for a successful outcome. Clients continue to recommend Attorney Abbott because: Anthony Abbott has been a Judge Pro-Tem in the Superior Court, Municipal Court, Mediator, Arbitrator, Judge Pro-Tem Workers’ Compensation. Anthony Abbott has been employed by several huge insurance companies – he knows what they will do to you because he did it. The Law Office of Anthony Abbott cares about our clients, and we do not hesitate to push our opponents exceedingly hard to obtain favorable outcomes for our clients.

Over the years I have worked on cases spanning many areas of law such as marriage dissolution issues, transferring trademarks, elder abuse, financial abuse, restraining orders, domestic violence charges, reviewing contracts, updating trusts, government-tort liability, and real estate disputes. Additionally, I have extensive experience in Criminal Law. Experience in the legal field has taught me many important lessons. I always work to keep my clients informed. I show my clients respect and try to explain everything in terms that are understandable. I routinely consult with clients regarding their most intimate and important issues. I advise my clients to choose their battles wisely because it is important to me that the best possible results are obtained in each individual situation. My office is centrally located in San Diego, and I represent clients throughout the entire county.

Terry Allen is a practicing lawyer in the state of California.

Whether you’re charged with a DUI, domestic violence, shoplifting or a much more serious felony such as assault, rape, murder, drug distribution, human trafficking, etc., it is essential that your defense attorney explores every angle in order to do everything possible on your behalf. Remember, we are not here to “judge” you but defend you for the best possible outcome. Our criminal defense attorneys often work together. Bringing together our unique backgrounds, education, and knowledge to the table enables your will benefit from a powerful team approach to your case. The DUI lawyer assigned to you will identify all the facts & circumstances surrounding your case, similarly the lawyer designated to your domestic violence case will first get all the facts. The same process will be accomplished by the lawyer dealing with the drug charges against you, if that is what you have been accused of. Call our experienced California lawyers. Whether you are located in San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange, Irvine, Santa Ana, Anaheim or in between, we are always close to you.