Special & Attorney Court Appearances, Limited Scope Representation ~  I attend any type of court hearing. I am very knowledgeable of individual court procedures.  I have appeared at thousands of court hearings to support  the Attorney of Record.   l "specially appear" for Attorney's beginning at $125.00 per appearance.   Client Limited Scope representation is available on a case by case basis with a paid retainer.      

 

Traffic Tickets ~ Excellent track record on amended charges and dismissals.  Motion submission and oral argument. I work with residential, commercial, taxi and other vehicles.  I service all counties listed above.  

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Family Law ~ Temporary Restraining Order (T.R.O.), Domestic Violence & Civil Protective Order. Request for Order (RFO)  Spousal and Child Support, Property, Child Custody, Business Evaluations, and Attorney Fees. Post dissolution enforcement and modification. Dissolution filings and Marital Settlement Agreements. Pre and Post Nuptial agreements.   Domestic Partnership and same sex.    I have represented and successfully argued for Move Away orders, dissolution and settlement with division of real property and spousal support.  I am experienced with DCSS hearings and procedures.  

 

Criminal  Defense ~ DUI (multiple conviction), Misdemeanor, and Traffic Ticket defense from arraignment to settlement. Motions drafted for 1203.4 Expungement, 1203.3 Termination of Probation, 17(b) Felony Reduction, Serna-Jones Dismissal for lack of Speedy Trial, other miscellaneous motions or calendar items which require a Court Appearance. (A "good" motion and appearance by an Attorney is the right route.) Felony charges are considered on a case by case basis.  I am experienced in Prop 47 and Multiple Offense cases.  I have reduced Felony charges to Misdemeanor and dismissed charges on Oral motion.  I work well with District and City Attorney's in plea agreements.  I have reduced jail time to SCRAM (ankle bracelet), residential recovery and weekend work release.

 

Estate Planning - Wills & Trusts ~ Estate Planning for individuals and family. Trust creation and restatement rates begin at $599.00, which includes the Power of Attorney, HIPPA, Advanced Health Care Directive, Will, Trust and Notarization of documents.  I am experienced with  the Transfer of Property in and out of California. Trust amendments and general-purpose formal Will, Durable Power of Attorney for Property, Health Care Directives and HIPPA  tailored packages begin at $250.00. Fiduciary Services and Probate court services are available.  I am experienced in Probate Court procedures.  I know procedures to avoid probate court to distribute a small estate.  

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General Legal, Civil and Document Support ~  Advice on legal matters and review of documents including Purchase or Settlement Agreements,  Demand letters and responses, Complaints, Answers and Cross-Complaints.  Small Claims Appeals (These are Mini-trials where you can be represented by an Attorney.)  

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Notary Service ~ General Documents $10.00.  Mobile service to you starting at $20.00.   

 

Real Estate Broker ~ Real Estate Brokerage for select properties including special disclosure, AS-IS and release of liability. Escrow Service.

 

Sliding Scale Retainer Fee Arrangements ~ Hourly Rate Beginning at $75.00 - $150.00 ~ Fixed Fee & Contingency Available.

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I am retained as your attorney only when there is a written retainer which I have authorized and I have personally signed.

I am not retained by any 3rd party retainer.   Any fees you pay have to be paid to directly to me and I have to personally receive. 

No fees are collected, received or paid to me by 3rd parties for my services.