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Attorney Bridgette Michelle Lester is compassionate, competent and centered around your legal needs. Whether it be a criminal matter, personal injury or small business related, Attorney Lester is here to guide you throughout the process while getting it the best results for you. She is the immediate past President of the Fred G. Minnis, Sr. Bar Association, which is the largest predominantly African American bar Association in the county and one of the fastest growing. She served 2 terms as President and currently sits on the Board. About Attorney Bridgette Michelle: Bridgette Michelle was raised in a military home where she she saw the sacrifice of our men and women in uniform each day. Through her father's service to our great country she was afforded the opportunity to travel many parts of the world, and led to her graduating in Italy. Prior to becoming an Attorney, she set her sights on education. She became an Educator with Pinellas County Schools in the fall of 2008. She taught the award winning Broadcast Journalism program at Thurgood Marshall Fundamental Middle School and served as a mentor for the Girlfriends program and started the schools first ever debate team. While being an Educator she also attended the part-time program at Stetson University College of Law. She was recognized in "Who's Who in American Law Schools and Universities," earned a scholarship from the Fred G.Minnis Sr. Bar Association and was honored as a Daniel Burton scholar. Additionally, she served as a Law clerk for Tamara Felton, P.A. and as a judicial intern for the Sixth Judicial Circuit before she became an Assistant Public Defender. While working in that capacity she earned the coveted, "We Are the Hope," award and "Best Advocate," at the state wide training session. Attorney Bridgette Michelle further honed her skills by working for a prominent law firm in the Tampa Bay Area. There, she was able to work on several high profile cases, many of which made national news. Most recently she's been recognized by the National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, SuperLawyers Rising Star 2017, Top Rated Attorney by Avvo for a perfect 10 rating while also receiving the Clients Choice Award. She still finds time to be actively give back through her volunteer effortd with Pinellas county schools, church and her community.

Zaira earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Georgia College & State University. While earning her degree, she worked in the office of a solo practitioner in the metro Atlanta area. She gained valuable, hands-on experience in family law, criminal law, and worker’s compensation law prior to her legal education. Zaira worked for several firms throughout the Atlanta area while earning her law degree at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School. Zaira discovered her passion for immigration during law school. Later in her training, she clerked at an immigration firm in Atlanta, Georgia. Zaira also worked in the Fulton County Public Defender’s Office in the Complex Case Division. In 2011, Zaira founded Solano Law Firm with a focus on immigration law to serve the Latino community. She believes in providing honest representation and educating clients throughout the process. Zaira Solano was raised in Weehawken, New Jersey in a tightly knit Dominican family. She is fluent in both Spanish and English. Zaira realized a childhood ambition when she became an attorney. She created a game plan and worked hard to achieve her goals. During her free time, Zaira loves to go to the beach with her husband and two dogs, Sasha and Sierra. She also enjoys spending time with family, reading, and going to concerts.

Kristine Honiotes is a trial lawyer with over 12 years of experience. As a former Will County Assistant Public Defender, she defended all types of felony and misdemeanor cases including murder, domestic violence, DUI, drug offenses, and other serious felony offenses. From our office in Joliet, Illinois we serve clients throughout Will County, DuPage County, and Cook County including but not limited to Lockport, Plainfield, Crest Hill, Romeoville, Bolingbrook, Aurora, New Lenox, Mokena, Homer Glen, Frankfort, Peotone, Shorewood, Manhattan, Wheaton and Downers Grove.

Our offices concentrate on practicing criminal defense for individuals facing charges of felonies and misdemeanors at both the state and federal levels, as well as those who are under investigation for state and federal crimes. We understand that being accused of a crime or being under investigation can be very distressing and that's why Attorney James F. DiQuattro, with his 10 years of experience, is dedicated to providing criminal defense services specifically for those individuals. Mr. DiQuattro has a track record of successfully securing acquittals and dismissals in various cases, including DUI, sex crimes, and violent crimes. He has also obtained favorable resolutions in cases that prevented imprisonment, felony or misdemeanor convictions, and other consequences such as losing a driver's license or offender registration requirements. With a holistic approach, Mr. DiQuattro strives to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients. To schedule your initial consultation with the Chicago Criminal Defense Attorney, please submit a form online or call 312-627-9482.

James L. Rubens is recognized for his skill and acumen at handling extremely complex and contentious family law disputes for prominent figures and high net worth individuals. He credits his keen sense of divorce law, excellent track record as a litigator and proven financial and business expertise, in part, to his background in the elite Homicide Task Force in the Cook County Public Defender’s office.

Lisa M. Nyuli has been a partner since joining the firm of Ariano Hardy Ritt Nyuli Richmond Lytle & Goettel P.C. in 2000. Prior to joining the firm, for the first 10 years of her career, she worked as an attorney in Aurora, Illinois and in Geneva, Illinois. She was licensed in 1989 and focuses her practice primarily in all areas of family law. In 2008, she became a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.

Jeffrey Runge proudly serves Concord, NH and the neighboring communities in the areas of Divorce, Child Custody, Divorce & Family Law, Alimony & Spousal Support, Domestic Violence & Neglect, and Bankruptcy law.

Mr. Matulewicz has won numerous honors, including national championships in high school, and the National Moot Court competition in law school. He has been asked to speak before churches, insurance groups and a host of others. He received his B.A. Magna Cum Laude from St. Anselm's College, and graduated with honors from Loyola University School of Law. Since January of 1977, Alexander F.X. Matulewicz has represented a wide range of clients....police, college presidents, computer specialists, the homeless, retirees, millionaires, the disabled and factory workers to name a few. Attorney Matulewicz has represented clients in a variety of cases (e.g. murder cases, civil service hearings, divorce court, Federal Court of Appeals and Court of Claims), in all forums and venues, including cases as far away as Maryland, Louisiana and Georgia. When he was 27, Mr. Matulewicz was representing attorneys in their 60's that were facing disbarment and loss of career before the Supreme Judicial Court. Since 2012, Mr. Matulewicz has concentrated on probate administration, wills and trusts, and estate planning. The office is geared, skilled and focused on this area, utilizing the knowledge gained from his 40 years experience.

Mai Mullen Milton is a native of Pontiac, Michigan but has resided in the Dallas/Fort Worth area of Texas with her family for the last 17 years. She is an alumnus of Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and minored in Communications; She was active in various clubs and activities, such as residence council, student government, and collegiate cheer. She holds significant professional experience in the legal field and attended Western Michigan University- Thomas M. Cooley School of Law in Lansing, Michigan. While at Thomas M. Cooley she participated in Moot Court and was a member of one of two teams to go undefeated in the oral argument competition. She graduated Law School with her Juris Doctorate with a litigation concentration and went into private practice founding her own firm. Her prior legal experience includes serving as General Counsel & Director of Legal & Grievance for the Dallas Teachers Union, serving as a managing partner, and serving as founding attorney of her own firm. Ms. Milton’s primary areas include family, education and civil litigation. She is licensed to practice law in both Michigan and Texas and licensed in the US District Court for the Northern District of Texas, US District Court for the Southern District of Texas, and the US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her family, cooking, and traveling.

Vincent-Pope Law Firm is dedicated to providing outstanding legal representation to residents of Wake, Durham, Orange, Johnston, and Chatham County, as well as clients throughout North Carolina. We understand that being involved in litigation can be a stressful and disconcerting situation for many clients, so we strive to make the process as easy and comprehensible as possible. We also understand that when clients hire an attorney, they are often experiencing serious personal and professional difficulties, which can have devastating effects on their whole family. Our goal is to ensure that our clients and their loved ones trust that they can count on us not only for reliable and efficient legal representation but also for a caring approach and compassionate and sensitive handling of their situation. We are readily available on an ongoing basis to walk our clients through each step of the legal process, to fully explain all possible options, and to make recommendations as to the best course of action to pursue, in order to obtain the best possible outcome.