Cambria Lawyers

Clear and consistent communication with clients is a top priority. So is delivering consistently outstanding results promptly and reasonably. You will always speak directly with me when you call my law office. Over 28 years of law practice, I have helped hundreds of clients dealing with physical injury, elder financial abuse, difficult intrafamily conflicts over aging parents, any many other civil law issues. I live in beautiful Carmel Valley, California and have an office in Carmel, California. I offer free or reduced-price consultations for many types of cases.

Michele Elizabeth Hales has been assisting clients with Family Law matters since her admittance to the California Bar in 1992. In addition to a successful litigation practice, she also offers Alternative Dispute Resolution services, such as Mediation, Collaboration and Unbundled Family Law Assistance. She is dedicated to providing experienced, skilled and knowledgeable representation, and pursuing the best possible outcomes for your family law needs. Michele received her B.A. from the University of California Davis in 1989. She earned her J.D. from Santa Clara University School of Law in 1992. Michele is a member of the State Bar of California, Santa Clara...

Blanca Zarazúa’s father, Aquilino, came to the United States in 1945 when he began working as a Bracero or guest worker in Chualar, California. Ms. Zarazua maintains her own law practice in Monterey County, California and has been in practice since 1987 when she began working as Associate Tax Counsel with Bank of America in San Francisco, California; she was a Certified Tax Specialist for 20 years. Prior to joining Bank of America, Ms. Zarazúa worked as a law clerk with the California Supreme Court in San Francisco. While still a student, Ms. Zarazúa worked for the...

Rodolfo strives to serve the community with integrity and honesty. He began his legal career as an associate attorney with a small immigration firm followed by a non-profit immigration firm where he oversaw immigration matters including: asylum, deportation defense before immigration court, naturalization, adjustment of status, consular processing, family petitions, and U visa cases. He represents clients throughout the United States and internationally.

Rodolfo is the son of immigrants and an advocate for immigrant rights. During his time in law school, he participated in the Southwestern Law School Immigration Clinic helping underrepresented immigrants. He also was a Summer Law Clerk at...

Practice in Santa Barbara County and San Luis Obispo County since 1982. Practice limited to Bankruptcy law including Chapter 7 (individual and business) as well as Chapter 13 (individuals - wage earns and business owners).

Robert M. Dowd was born and raised in Hanford, California. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from San Francisco State University. He was an honor graduate of the U.S. Marine Corps The Basic School. He graduated magna cum laude from California Western School of Law. He is a Retired Colonel in the United States Marine Corps. He is married with two children and three grandchildren. Mr. Dowd is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law, has been awarded the highest personal rating of AV by Martindale-Hubbell, and has been selected by the San Francisco Magazine as a Super Lawyer in...

Mr. Gin is a graduate of California Polytechnic State University ('71, Cum Laude, B.S., City and Regional Planning) and the McGeorge School of Law ('82, with distinction, Order of the Coif). He specializes in estate planning, probate, trust adminstrative, elder law, government, and creditor rights. Mr. Gin has served Griswold, LaSalle, Cobb, Dowd & Gin, LLP since 1982 and became of Counsel in 2017. He has received a BV Martindale-Hubbell rating.

Mr. Levinson is a graduate of the University of California, Berkely ('77, B.A.) and San Joaquin College of Law ('91, J.D.). As a Partner with Griswold, LaSalle, Cobb, Dowd & Gin, LLP, his concentrations include family law, landlord-tenant issues, residential real estate, and business litigation. Mr. Levinson is the owner of Heritage Realtors and Property Management, a local company since 2011 and has also served the West Hills Community College Board of Trustees for 32 years. He has been awarded the highest personal rating of "AV" by Martindale-Hubbell for the past 6 years.

Business Law practiced like an Entrepreneur.... Keith thinks like an Entrepreneur because he has been one since 1991 when he founded his first healthcare company. He brings that same passion to the practice of law for other businesses. Client problems are solved, not prolonged; after all it is all about getting you back to growing the business and improving the bottom-line. By acting with a sense of urgency he places the highest priority on minimizing the impact to your day-to-day business. Keith is also a nationally recognized healthcare financial and compliance expert with over 28 years of healthcare...

Vanessa graduated from Monterey College of Law in January 2015 with dual degrees in Doctor of Jurisprudence and Master of Legal Studies. She passed the bar and was sworn in on June 1, 2015.

?She joined the firm in June 2015. She is a member of the Monterey County Bar Association, Monterey County Womens Lawyers Association, California Applicants’ Attorney Association (CAAA), Filipino Community of the Salinas Valley, Monterey Bay Workers’ Compensation Attorneys Association, National Filipino American Lawyers Association (NFALA), and the National Filipino Amercan Lawyers Association-Silicon Valley & Monterey (NFALA-SVM).

In her past jobs, she had work injuries and...

Jeanne is actively licensed to practice law in California and Hawaii, and holds an inactive license in Massachusetts with over 30 years of experience practicing law. She also holds a real estate Broker's license in California. Jeanne has been a mediator, arbitrator, and was formerly a per diem judge for the State of Hawaii Third Circuit District and Family Court. The Law Offices of Jeanne L. O'Brien emphasizes estate planning and administration, wills, trusts, and real estate transactions.

Jeremy Peck is licensed to practice law in the state of California. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Peck worked in the field of behavioral sciences for the Department of Defense and other organizations. Mr. Peck graduated from the University of California at Santa Cruz (UCSC) with a B.A. in Politics, and a minor in East Asian Studies. After graduating from UCSC, Mr. Peck worked on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.. Mr. Peck attended graduate school at The Johns Hopkins University receiving a Masters Degree in Applied Behavioral Science. While working for the Department of Defense, Mr. Peck attended...

I obtained my law degree in 1975 from Santa Clara University. I also have a Master's degree in Philosophy.

JD, Northwestern Univ School of Law (1978)

Steven M. Gordon is a 1975 graduate of the University of California at Berkeley, receiveing a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis in Accounting. In 1980 Mr. Gordon graduated from Monterey College of Law, was admitted to the the State Bar of California, and began the practice of law in Salinas. Mr. Gordon has practiced law in Salinas since 1980. The firm aggressively represents its clients in the fields of civil litigation, real estate law, business law, estate planning, and trust administration.

Mr. Johnson is a graduate of Hanford High School ('87), Pepperdine University ('00, B.S., Business Science Management), and University of West Los Angeles, College of Law, San Fernando Campus ('04, J.D.). He was the President of the Student Bar Association from 2001-2002 and was a Law Review Member from 2003-2004. In 2004 Mr. Johnson joined Griswold, LaSalle, Cobb, Dowd & Gin, LLP and has been selected to the 2009-2014 Northern California Rising Stars List and was recently included in the 2016-2020 Northern California Super Lawyers List.

Susan Alexander Myers holds a J.D., M.P.A. and an advanced law degree in Taxation (LL.M). She has practiced law in Texas and California for 10 years. Susan is a passionate advocate for seniors and their families and dedicates her practice to issues that arise from the aging process, including plannning for long-term care, Medi-Cal planning, estate planning, nursing home issues, public benefits, and conservatorships. Susan is also an experienced estate and trust litigator. When you have a legal problem, choose an attorney who will represent you with Compassion, Care and Commitment.

Mr. Guenther’s practice concentrates on commercial litigation and related bankruptcy matters, with a particular focus on problems affecting lenders and financial institutions, banks, credit unions, mortgage brokers, public agencies and individual lenders and investors, as well as developers, homeowners’ associations, contractors, and design professionals. Mr. Guenther was admitted to the bar in 1986, attended University of California – Northridge (A.B. 1983), and received his legal education at University of California – Davis (J.D. 1986). Mr. Guenther has served on the Bankruptcy Liaison Committee for the Northern District of California. Mr. Guenther is a member of the California State...

Christopher J. Jackson is a bankruptcy attorney with offices in Monterey, Salinas & Hollister California. He prides himself on providing compassionate, efficient and cost-effective bankruptcy services for his clients. He helps his clients obtain a "Fresh Start" through the elimination of debts/creditors, the preservation of assets, and the reduction of stress! Contact me today for a Free Consultation - Chris Jackson

With offices in Salinas and San Jose, the law firm Amos, Dittrich & Ushana represents injury victims throughout Central and Northern California in workers' compensation and personal injury claims arising from on-the-job injuries, auto accidents, slips and falls, and other injury-causing incidents.

JEANINE STRONG is a Certified Appellate Specialist by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization, a certification held by fewer than 300 attorneys in California.

Her practice focuses on writs and appeals, both civil and criminal, but her work in a case often begins at the trial court level, consulting with trial lawyers and drafting dispositive motions, motions in limine, trial briefs, and post-trial motions.

She is also a "Super Lawyer," an honor granted to only the top 5% of attorneys in a practice area.

Jeanie received her J.D. from the University of Iowa, College of Law in 1986, where...

Born and raised in the Central Valley of California. Experienced litigator in civil litigation. Licensed in State and Federal Courts. Providing legal services to all of California.

Breanna Cornwall is the firm’s founder and managing attorney. Since going into private practice, she has focused on representing clients involved in family law matters including divorce, military divorce, child custody, and spousal support. She also represents clients in obtaining (and defending against) domestic violence restraining orders and civil restraining orders such as civil harassment restraining orders, workplace violence restraining orders, and private postsecondary school violence restraining orders.

Prior to starting her own firm, she had an extensive background as a business owner and entrepreneur. She started and managed a staffing agency and a real estate brokerage. Her business and...