Arbuckle Lawyers

WHO I AM:  A reliable, trustworthy attorney who has exclusively practiced criminal defense in the Napa/Solano area for the past 25+ years. An experienced trial lawyer who has defended several hundred jury trials of all types, including murders, sex crimes, domestic violence, theft offenses, drug crimes, and driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.  The right choice to evaluate, negotiate, and fight for the best possible outcome  when you or your loved one is under threat of jail or prison in Napa or Solano County.   A local practitioner with decades of experience with the same prosecutors, judges, probation officers,...

Experience Many lawyers come to the law without any practical business experience, and few come with significant management experience. Through serendipity rather than design, I was an exception. My prior experience afforded me important insights into both the practical and legal problems that challenge my clients. Raising the Bar Every attorney owes every client a professional obligation of zealous advocacy. BottomLine Lawyers raises the bar on professional performance through its assessment protocol. To raise the bar and deliver outstanding personal service, we: * Stand in your shoes to assess your needs and desires * Recommend a specific...

Todd Wenzel has been practicing law since 1992, first as a litigator in Los Angeles for 8 years, and then as a real estate and business transactional and litigation attorney in San Francisco for 14 years. In 2014, Mr. Wenzel shifted the base of his real estate law practice to Napa, CA where he resides.

Having represented all sides in real estate and business transactions and disputes, Todd understands the goals and strategies of his clients from all perspectives. Having worked for large and mid-sized firms, Mr. Wenzel provides a high level of sophistication to his legal services...

Practicing as a criminal trial attorney since 1987. Handles all serious and violent feloney cases. Has lengthy experience with special circumstance homicides, Three Strike Cases and mental defenses. Former Captain, Military Intelligence,United States Army Reserve

Born March 25, 1964; admitted to the bar: California (1990). Mr. Galbraith received his B.A., with honors, from California State University at Sacramento in 1987. He graduated from California Western School of Law in 1990, Cum Laude, where he served as an editor and staff writer for the California Western Law Review. Mr. Galbraith received the American Jurisprudence Award in Legal Writing and interned at the California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District. Following law school, Mr. Galbraith worked for eight years with a Sacramento insurance defense law firm, defending personal injury cases. In 1998, he began his employment with Penney &...

Patricia A. Savage graduated from U.C. Berkeley's Rhetoric program with Honors in 1999. After attending Berkeley, Ms. Savage attended Santa Clara University School of Law where she was awarded Best Oral Advocate during her first year, served as Secretary of Santa Clara's Environmental Law Society, was a Member of the Governing Board of the National Association of Environmental Law Societies, and was a selected participant in the International Environmental Moot Court Competition, Fla. (2001). Ms. Savage represents employers and businesses in the areas of employment and class action law with a focus on wage and hour issues, including active...

In 2003, Carl R. Gustafson graduated from UCLA Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelors in History. In 2005, he was a legal intern for Global Justice in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where he drafted sections of human rights situation reports and submitted them to the United Nations and other international bodies. He also researched issues of international jurisdiction and the enforcement of international treaties. Carl went on to graduate with honors from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law in 2007, where he was also an associate editor for the Ecological Law Quarterly. It was Carl's yearning to right wrongs...

During my nearly two-decade career with the California Attorney General's Office, I conducted numerous corporate fraud investigations under the California False Claims Act. I also have extensive experience representing health and welfare agencies – including the California Department of Health Care Services, Department of Public Health, and Department of State Hospitals – in state and federal court. I want to help small and medium-sized business navigate the challenges of government investigations and regulatory compliance. I also understand how costly and disruptive California Invasion of Privacy ("CIPA") cases can be for B2B enterprises, and can provide tailored, cost-effective representation.

I have litigated many contract disputes. I taught the law of contracts at JFK University Law School for ten years. I know contracts from the practical as well as the academic point of view.

Autumn HajMohammad is a California native. She completed her B.A. in Public Policy at California State University, Bakersfield, while working for a State Senator. She went on to earn her Juris Doctor at the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento. She graduated with honors and was granted membership into the prestigious Traynor Honor Society. Prior to opening her own firm, Ms. HajMohammad worked for the Kern County Public Defender's Office where she defended clients charged with misdemeanors and felonies. She also successfully represented clients convicted of homicide and sex offenses seeking habeas relief. Now accepting...

Alia Khan practices Bankruptcy Law in Alameda County, Contra Costa County, San Joaquin County and Stanislaus County. Our firm has a 100% discharge rate for Chapter 7 cases. Alia went to New College of California School of Law, where her legal education focused on helping and representing people who are being taken advantage of by larger banks and institutions. She was admitted to the State Bar of California in June 2007 and has been practicing since. Alia is also admitted to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, Northern District of California, Eastern District of California and Central District of California....

Daniel F. Quinn, one of the founding partners of Quinn & Kronlund, LLP, has practiced law in the state of California for almost 40 years. Today he focuses his practice primarily on mediating and arbitrating cases but still devotes a percentage of his time to litigation. Over the years, Mr. Quinn has represented plaintiffs and defendants from all walks of life in every aspect of civil litigation.

Edward focuses on trial work in the stateand federal courts. He has tried state and federal cases involving insurance fraud, various commercial disputes, insurance bad-faith, sexual harassment, and wrongful termination. Prior to founding the firm, he held positions with law firms in the United States and in the Middle East.

He is graduate with honors from Claremont McKenna College and USC Law School.

Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS), State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization; LLM Taxation; Member California State Bar; Hawaii State Bar; Arizona State Bar; Contra Costa County Bar Association; Family Law Section Hawaii State Bar; Family Law Section Arizona State Bar, Trust and Estates Section Arizona State Bar. The law offices of Doyle Golde Grossman Family Law Group provides family law, divorce, estate planning and trust administration services in the Contra Costa County providing the community with deep legal talent and a professional result based representation.

Eric Sternberger is a partner of Ragghianti Freitas LLP. Mr. Sternberger acts as outside general counsel to corporations, LLC's and partnerships with an emphasis on business and corporate transactions including entity selection, succession planning, joint ventures, contracts, mergers and acquisitions, buy-sell agreements, secured financing, licensing, and real estate matters. His representative clients include technology and intellectual property driven companies, shipping, construction, advertising/branding, web based, and the real estate and healthcare industries. Mr. Sternberger's business counseling also includes advising directors, officers, and managers regarding business strategies, consensus building and corporate governance. Additionally, he advises shareholders and LLC interest holders regarding...

Karen S. Fenchel

Professional Biography

Karen Fenchel is a sole practitioner in Walnut Creek, CA. She is a Certified Family Law Specialist and has focused on all areas of family law. Her practice is settlement oriented and includes both family law mediation and collaborative law. Karen has a strong commitment to helping clients resolve issues without going to court. She utilizes her training in both mediation and collaborative practice to assist families in crisis and help them gain control of their lives. Through mediation, collaborative process and negotiated settlements, she works toward equitable solutions that consider the...

I have been practicing all aspects of employment law for more than 20 years, including representation of both employers and employees. I assist with all types of employment contracts, wage and hour issues, employment discrimination issues including sexual harassment, employee manuals, workplace safety, wrongful termination, discipline issues, and so on. And when a lawsuit cannot be avoided, I will also handle your litigation needs.

Immigration & Nationality Law Certified Specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization practicing U.S. Immigration and Nationality law with an emphasis on Asylum, Family Immigration and Naturalization since 1999 in San Francisco (SF) Bay Area. Member of 1) American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) NorCal and its Advisory Council as SF US Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) Co-Liaison & AILA USCIS Field Operations Committee , 2) Iranian American Bar Association NorCal Chapter and its Advisory Board Member and 3) Jewish Community Relations Council's Public Policy Committee. Formerly served as AILA NorCal Liaison to SF Custom & Border...

Erich Keefe is a former social worker, whose immigration practice is an extension of those values and goals. His practice focuses on asylum seekers, VAWA self-petitioners, U Visa applicants, green card applicants, and others facing immigration court proceedings.

Maryam Abrishamcar, Esq. is the Founder and Managing Partner at Abrishamcar Law Group, A.P.C. She is a compassionate and adept attorney, serving clients throughout Northern & Southern California. With a neuroscience background and previous history in the pharmaceutical industry, she offers her clients a unique perspective. Attorney Maryam Abrishamcar is passionate about providing high level care and support to individuals who have suffered serious injury, including injuries to the brain (TBI). Ms. Abrishamcar is proficient in the legal practices of car accidents, slip and fall cases, motorcycle crashes, dog bites, wrongful death, and employment law. Maryam Abrishamcar earned her J.D....

Jason brings a unique perspective to patent law based on his experience. He started his career in the U.S. Marine Corps working on satellite communications. During and after his enlistment, Jason attended night school and eventually earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, a master's degree in electrical engineering, a MBA, and finally, a law degree. Jason has over 25 years' experience working as an engineer in fields as diverse as computer networking, UAV technology, GPS guidance systems, avionics, semiconductor technology, and many others. Jason is motivated by ensuring his clients are able to...

Mr. Sullivan Has Been Certified by the State Bar of California as Specialist In Legal Malpractice. Mr. Sullivan is one of the small minority of Certified Specialists focusing on representing clients, rather than defending attorneys.

Mr. Sullivan has over thirty years practicing in the field of Legal Malpractice. He has taught continuing education classes and testified as an Expert Witness in the Superior Court in legal malpractice cases.

Mr. Sullivan's practice also includes other aspects of attorney-client disputes, including professional negligence , breach of fiduciary duty, fee disputes, and other attorney misconduct.

In addition, Mr. Sullivan handles and litigates...