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Attorney Vikas Bajaj is widely regarded as one the leading criminal defense attorneys in San Diego, CA. With over 16 years experience, Mr. Bajaj has successfully handled thousands of criminal cases including murder trials. Mr. Bajaj's expertise can be seen in courtrooms throughout San Diego as well as both local and national news, where he is called upon to give his expert legal opinion on current issues. If you have been charged with a crime, call the Law Office of Vikas Bajaj, APC today for a free consultation.

Emily opened a solo law practice in Las Vegas in 2003. Since that time Emily has worked diligently to establish a reputation as a knowledgeable and aggressive attorney, gaining the respect of both her peers as well as Judges. Emily is an AV Preeminent Rated Attorney by Martindale Hubbell– their highest attorney rating. Prior to becoming an attorney, Emily worked for three years at the Tobacco Control Resource Center and Tobacco Products Liability Project in Boston, Massachusetts doing research projects on legal issues relating to tobacco injury litigation. She has several published articles regarding tobacco control. Emily has worked for the New Hampshire Department of Justice Consumer Protection Division and three law firms in Massachusetts in the area of automobile accidents, personal injury, tobacco injury, toxic tort litigation, class action lawsuits, and products liability. While her practice is focused in southern Nevada, Emily is also licensed to practice in the United States Supreme Court, 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, United States District Court – District of Nevada, as well as all state courts in Arizona and California.

Emily is a Board Certified Family Law Specialist and has practiced almost exclusively family law since becoming an attorney in 2003 and formed McFarling Law Group. Emily became a certified mediator in 1999 through Humboldt University in Berlin, Germany. Emily receives mediation referrals from family court Judges through the Settlement Masters program as a trusted and effective mediator. Emily is a certified Parenting Coordinator on the Outsource Referral list for the Clark County Family Court and works with high conflict parents to resolve ongoing disputes.

Attorney Jenna R. DeMartino is an Associate at Needle | Cuda, concentrating on matrimonial and family law in Connecticut, with a focus on complex family dynamics, particularly custody-related issues. Before joining Needle | Cuda, Attorney DeMartino worked at a New Haven County law firm, where she managed high-conflict divorce and custody cases. Her experience extends to criminal law matters that intersect with family cases, allowing her to navigate challenging legal issues like Temporary Restraining Orders and Emergency Custody filings. She has represented clients in juvenile, Superior, and Probate Courts, building a well-rounded understanding of the legal system. Certified as a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) and Attorney for the Minor Child (AMC), Attorney DeMartino is listed on the court-approved AMC/GAL list in the Judicial Districts of Stamford, Bridgeport, Milford, and New Haven. She takes a strategic, solution-focused approach to help clients resolve disputes amicably, offering a clear path to a positive future. Additionally, she has served as a Special Master in court-appointed matrimonial mediation and is now expanding her practice into Fairfield County, specifically focusing on high-conflict family dynamics. Attorney DeMartino was recognized as one of Milford’s “40 under 40” and remains active in her community and with the Milford Bar Association. During law school, she held leadership roles, including serving on the board responsible for faculty hiring and organizing the annual Barrister’s Ball. After graduating, she mentored law graduates preparing for the bar exam. After law school, Attorney DeMartino clerked for a Family Judge in Milford, CT, worked for the Farmington Regional Probate Court and the Office of the Attorney General. Attorney DeMartino graduated from Western New England University Law School and joined the Connecticut Bar in 2020. Before attending law school, Attorney DeMartino earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Sacred Heart University.

Many of Vanessa Lopez Aguilera's clients come to her when their world's are falling apart. The majority of her law practice consists of family law issues such as divorce and child custody cases where her clients are struggling with the immense stress and feelings of isolation and fear. She also helps families strengthen their relationships by performing tasks like writing wills and handling stepparent adoptions. She provides services to LGBTQ families in matters such as second parent adoptions and domestic partnership agreements. If you are looking for dedicated legal assistance with any of these issues, please do not hesitate to contact her for your free 30 minute initial consultation.

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.

"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.

Legal problems often affect multiple areas of a person's life. At the Law Offices of John A. Guthrie, we offer a comprehensive approach to help secure our clients' interests. The attorneys at our firm pursue legal solutions that address the complete picture instead of offering a narrow perspective. For example, we address how a divorce could impact estate planning or how a criminal charge affects visitation and custody rights. Experience And A Stellar Reputation At the Law Offices of John A. Guthrie, our lawyers have been building our practice and a solid reputation with clients since 1990. Because of our reliability, many of our clients are referred to us from former clients, as well as from other attorneys and professionals who do not practice in our areas of the law. To schedule a free initial consultation and discuss how we can help you, contact any one of our attorneys at the Law Offices of John A. Guthrie today. Pursuing Long-Term Solutions In Family Law When you have questions in family law, we have answers. Often, a divorce involves a number of financial and legal issues potentially impacting you and your children for years to come. We are a skilled legal team prepared to explain how marital property and business assets are divided, how child support and spousal maintenance are determined, and what factors the court uses in determining child custody. The depth of our law firm also includes handling contested and uncontested divorces, high-asset divorces in litigation and mediation, and domestic violence issues. Our firm's Pleasanton family law lawyers have the skills and determination to help secure the best interests of you and your children. Securing Financial Futures And Protecting Clients' Civil Rights No matter the size of your estate, you should have a will and a living will. These documents, when drafted by a competent attorney, can save your loved ones time, energy, and unnecessary stress should you become incompetent or disabled, or suddenly pass away without your affairs in order.

Garrett J. TenHave-Chapman is the founding attorney for Solomon Law Firm PLLC. He is a litigator with over twenty-five years of experience. Garrett focuses on Social Security Disability, Workers' Compensation, Personal Bankruptcy and Child Custody, Immigration and Motor Vehicle Law. He also is experienced in appellate law, veterans' benefits, landlord-tenant, criminal law, insurance defense, entertainment law, environmental due diligence, and general litigation. Garrett has advocated for both plaintiffs and defendants. Although he now concentrates his practice on helping clients with social security, workers' compensation, personal bankruptcy, child custody, immigration, and motor vehicle issues, he knows how to weigh both sides of an issue. He prosecutes cases for plaintiffs but also has defended businesses. He is able to help his clients on either side of an issue understand their opponent, and therefore be prepared for what may happen next in a case. Garrett holds a Bachelor of Arts in Religion from Hope College, a Master of Divinity from Chicago Theological Seminary, and a law degree from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Garrett is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, its Social Security and Worker's Compensation sections, the Grand Rapids Bar Association, and both the Western and Eastern Michigan Districts of the United States District Court. He also is an accredited attorney with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Garrett is a sustaining member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives (NOSSCR) and a member of the Michigan Association for Justice. Garrett enjoys the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, softball, movies, singing, and running. He is a member of both the First Congregational Church of Rockford and Tachanuwnah International Ministries. He and his family reside in Rockford.

Following a successful 15-year career managing several well-known retail stores throughout the country, Mr. Lundell decided to refocus his passion for customer service and apply it to the practice of law. His determination to provide superior “customer” – or client – service is the keystone of his relationships with each and every client. “Whether carefully guiding parents through a highly emotional child custody dispute, or navigating a conflict between employer and employee, it is important to me that the people with whom I interact are provided sound legal advice in a language they understand. ‘You have to explain the why and the what next,’ is a saying I often look to when describing how I plan to approach a legal matter. My client needs to understand why the steps we are taking in their case are important so that they can assist me in obtaining the best possible outcome. They also need to understand the ‘what next’ so they can see the connection between what we are doing today and how it will affect what happens next week, next month, or next year.”