Oak Hills Lawyers

Attorney Paula Drake attended UCLA; she graduated cum laude with a BA in Political Science and a Teaching Credential from the Graduate School of Education. Ms. Drake taught school in Orange County for five years and received a Bilingual Cross-cultural Specialist Credential from California State University, Fullerton. She attended law school at Western State University, Fullerton. After receiving numerous honors and awards (including Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities, three American Jurisprudence awards, Executive Editor of the Law Review), Ms. Drake graduated with honors and with two published law review articles. She was a certified law clerk for the...

Founded under the direction of Attorney David V. Luu, our offices are centrally located in the cities of Santa Ana and Irvine to better serve the residents of Southern California, which includes Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, and Los Angeles County. We are best known for helping people from all walks of life throughout Southern California to prevent, resolve, and litigate issues relating to their debts, personal injuries, and business or real estate transactions It is our mission to give you clear and understandable advice concerning legal matters. We listen to what you have to say...

Ms. Charbonneau is a highly regarded Orange County family law practitioner and was a founding partner in one of Orange County’s premier law firms. Ms. Charbonneau is well known for her uncanny ability to get to the heart of a case and get it resolved. While compassionate and understanding, she is tenacious in her resolve to get divorcing couples to focus on common ground to reach a fair and responsible resolution. She is very skilled in dealing with the range of emotions that go with a divorce and is able to relate to the parties like few...

Named top 10% of Lawyers in California - Lawyers of Distinction 2017 Client's Choice Award - Avvo.com 2014 SuperLawyers 2019, 2020 and 2021

Consumer bankruptcy and estate planning attorney representing clients in Southern California.

I was a police officer with the LAPD for 8 years. I did hundreds of DUI arrests, domestic violence arrests, drug possession arrests, fugitive warrant arrests, etc.
I also testified in numerous cases.

I have been practicing law since June of 2017. During that time, I have focused my career on criminal defense and DUI cases. I also do chapter 7 bankruptcy cases, immigration cases, debt settlements, and civil litigation.

I have testified in over a dozen trials as an expert witness on the Standardized Field Sobriety tests which are used in almost all DUI arrests.

I have taken many cases to trial and...

I bring a wealth of experience in representing clients in litigation and arbitration matters before FINRA and in state and federal courts. As a seasoned attorney, I have represented customers against every major broker-dealer in the industry, providing robust representation in FINRA arbitration cases. My extensive background as lead counsel in FINRA evidentiary hearings underscores my formidable trial experience and commitment to my clients' success. My unique perspective and understanding of the securities industry set me apart from other attorneys. After earning my Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Southern California, I began my career at Shearson Lehman...

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I am the KEY to unlocking a California professional license. With a degree from University California, Santa Barbara, and a law degree from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, I understand the nuances of California criminal courts and licensing boards.

As a criminal defense attorney, I spent 20 years defending my clients’ liberty --- only to find that they were facing additional jeopardy when their professional licenses -- and livelihood – were at stake. After handling thousands of cases I realized that defendants were not being made aware of...

CPA AND TAX ATTORNEY ON YOUR SIDE Jayson Aquino "Atty Jay" can do both. There are some tax attorneys do not have an adequate background in accounting and lack the proficiency to thoroughly offer bookkeeping services. Alternately, certain certified public accountants (CPAs) may not be familiar with how to resolve a person’s unpaid back taxes, tax lien or tax levy. As a CPA and licensed tax attorney, Jayson has helped individuals and businesses throughout Huntington Beach and Orange County with a wide range of tax matters. Jayson takes pride in offering affordable rates. Many clients have found that his rates are competitive and even...

Mr. Blevins is a graduate of the University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law (JD, 2007) and the University of California, Santa Barbara (BA, 2002).

Mr. Blevins has over a decade of legal experience providing estate planning services to families and strategic business counsel to small corporations and Fortune 500 companies. Mr. Blevins' unique background of serving as both corporate in-house counsel for various corporations and as a private litigation counsel makes him uniquely poised to quickly and effectively resolve your legal needs. Our clients include individuals, families, start-ups, small businesses and Fortune 500 companies.

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Mr. Bardwell’s practice focuses on all aspects of wealth transfer planning, including estate planning, charitable planning, business succession planning and post-death administration.

Mr. Bardwell routinely assists individuals and families in efficiently minimizing estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer taxes through the creation of wills, trusts, business entities and charitable organizations and the use of gifts, sales and other wealth-transfer strategies. He works closely with each client's team of advisors, including accountants, investment advisors and insurance agents, to ensure the client's personal planning and wealth preservation goals are accomplished in a coordinated manner. In addition, he advises clients on estate and trust administration,...

Voted as 2018 "Attorney of the Year" by the Southwest Riverside County Bar Association. Since 1999, I have successfully represented several hundred individuals charged with Criminal Offenses including DUI and Juvenile Matters. Due to my reputation for integrity and straightforward, honest and ethical defense strategies, my negotiating tactics to dismiss or reduce charges are taken seriously by prosecutors and judges. I will do everything that is ethically possible to challenge probable cause and protect the best interests of my clients. My office is located near the Southwest Justice Center in Murrieta and I represent individuals from the surrounding cities of...

Liliana Gallelli is an attorney since 2004 and has specialized in immigration, business and post-conviction law matters. She has represented hundreds of clients before immigration agencies, immigration courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals, federal district courts, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Her work involves applications for business visas (L1s, E2s, H1bs, among others), family petitions, removal proceedings/deportation, asylum, and U visas, among others. She speaks Spanish fluently and conversational Portuguese, Italian and French.

Ms. Gallelli also represents clients in business law including:
Business Formation (LLC’s, S and C Corporations)
Sales Agreements
Partnerships
Applications for Alcohol License
Applications for Contractors...

Welcome to Koohanim Law, Southern California's premier firm specializing in dependency law. Our dedicated team is passionate about safeguarding the welfare and rights of minors. Our practice areas include: Child Abuse & Neglect: Representing all parties involved when child abuse or neglect is suspected. Foster Care: Expert advice and representation for foster parents, biological parents, and children in care. Termination of Parental Rights: Navigating the complex proceedings of parental rights termination. Adoption: Assisting families in legally adopting children from state custody. Guardianship: Establishing and contesting guardianship arrangements. Juvenile Delinquency: Representing children in the dependency system facing delinquency charges. Appeals: Expertly...

Jason K. Smith is one of the founding shareholders of MK Smith, APC. He has been admitted to practice in state and federal courts of both California and Utah. Mr. Smith focuses his practice in civil litigation and has successfully represented clients in matters involving business litigation, construction litigation, patent litigation, contract disputes, employment issues, false advertising, unfair business practices, personal injury, medical malpractice, family law, education law, and special education law.

Mr. Smith obtained his Bachelors degree in Political Science from the University of Utah, graduating Cum Laude in 2008. In 2011, he received his Juris Doctorate degree from the...

Matt’s practice focuses on facilitating innovative change through legal action, and he works with private and public leaders in emerging issues and industries, ranging from internet to cannabis law. Most recently, Matt was one of the lead drafting attorneys on California’s Proposition 64, the successful ballot initiative to decriminalize and regulate cannabis for adult use. Working directly with California Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom and other state leaders to craft the policy structure, Matt directly authored key provisions in the legislation, integrating complex legislative, political and legal considerations into a balanced, comprehensive and historic reform. For over 10...

Mr. Beck specializes in personal injury, real estate, and business litigation cases, trying numerous successful cases including jury cases, court cases, and binding arbitrations.

Silverthorne Attorneys is a personal injury law firm in Orange County headed by Ian Silverthorne. Our top priority and focus is on the people we represent. Our mission is to provide our clients with the best service possible. We work one-on-one with our clients and believe that their needs and requests come first.

Mr. Silverthorne has dedicated his career to personal injury law, and has handled numerous cases throughout Orange County and Southern California. We have offices in Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County and Los Angeles to serve our community.

If you or a family member has been injured...

What makes me unique is that I am both a Business Owner and a Corporate & Business Law Attorney. I actually started my first business at age 8 when I launched “Dan’s Bird Farm.” As the owner of the Kehr Business Law PC, I provide business, corporate general counsel, technology, Internet, e-commerce and tax law, as well as trust, will, estate and succession planning legal services. I founded, managed and have run my own law firm for over 17 years. My experience as a business owner makes me uniquely suited to approach legal representation from the business owner’s perspective. I...

Cyclone has been practicing law since 2003. In 2019, he founded Kneupper & Covey with Kevin Kneupper. The firm is dedicated to serving consumers who have been victimized by fraud or who have suffered wrongs from companies based on false advertising, breach of warranty, breach of contract, or by violating state and federal consumer protection laws. Kneupper & Covey has handled cases involving the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Fair Credit Reporting, Magnuson Moss Warranty Act, RICO (racketeering), and numerous state consumer protection laws. Cyclone has in depth experience with computer programming and computer systems. He is also an entrepreneur and...

For nearly 25 years, Sa'id Vakili has represented businesses and individuals in litigation matters involving complex business and contract disputes, business torts, direct and derivative shareholder disputes, intellectual property disputes, and all forms of employment claims. He has also handled a variety of serious injury tort claims including those arising under maritime and aviation law. Mr. Vakili is admitted in California, New York, New Jersey and Washington, D.C. and has handled cases in various other jurisdictions such as Florida, Nevada, Ohio, South Dakota, and Virginia through associations with local law firms in those locations. Mr. Vakili has also served...

California Attorney David L. Crockett has been providing comprehensive legal representation for over 40 years in the areas of Trust and Estate Litigation, Trust and Probate Administration, and Estate Planning including preparation of Wills and Trusts. As these areas all overlap, his experience with the courts and litigation has given him unique insight in the preparation of wills and trusts. Mr. Crockett is dedicated to the careful preparation of documents to meet the specific needs of his clients.

As a Licensed Certified Public Accountant and Real Estate Broker, Mr. Crockett prepares all types of estate, trust and real estate documents including...

Orange County personal injury lawyer Aria Miran has successfully settled hundreds of personal injury claims since being admitted to the California State Bar in 2012. He focuses his practice on handling serious personal injury matters, including car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, dog bites, and slip and fall cases. Attorney Miran also devotes his practice to holding large insurance companies responsible for bad faith insurance claims. Combining personal experience with an in-depth knowledge of the law, Aria is dedicated, aggressive, and caring. He has been recognized by top legal organizations, such as Super Lawyers, for his client service. In addition,...

I have been a practicing attorney for more than 20 years. During this time, I have assisted numerous individuals in resolving their financial difficulties with either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy proceedings. My objective is to provide a quick, cost-effective, stress-free, and convenient solution to your financial challenges. If you are currently experiencing financial issues, contemplating bankruptcy, and seeking guidance in a welcoming and non-judgmental environment, search no further. I provide a complimentary hour-long consultation, which can be conducted in person at my office or remotely via phone.

Colleen is a California partition attorney who assists her clients in ending co-ownership disputes. Colleen is a native Southern Californian who attended Northern Arizona University and went on to earn her Juris Doctorate from California Southern Law School in Riverside, California. She currently handles partition actions throughout the state of California. Since her admission to the State Bar of California in 2016, Colleen has excelled in representing clients in both civil litigation and family law matters. She now devotes the majority of her practice to partition law, where she assists her clients in selling jointly owned property. Colleen effectively advocates for her clients’...

I bring a unique approach to business matters and complex business litigation through my years of hands on personal experience in the business of construction and other business ventures. This experience allows me to advise business clients about real world problems and the solutions that really work in today's business climate. Timely settlement of business litigation and other legal problems will further the businesses goals and work to rid the business of wasted time and money. Documenting the actions that resulted in these legal problems will work to make the business more profitable and knowledgeable in the...

Scott Talkov is the Founder and Managing Partner of Talkov Law, a firm specializing in real estate partition actions and litigation throughout California. Scott has been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers magazine for nine consecutive years from 2013 to 2021. He has been quoted by the Real Deal Los Angeles, is listed in the U.S. News Lawyer Directory powered by Best Lawyers, and is a Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Scott founded the firm after serving as a partner at a California law firm. Scott was twice elected as President of a Barristers' (young attorney) association in California. Scott...

Court Admissions:

United States District Court, Central District of California, May 30, 2007
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, October 26, 2009
United States District Court, Southern District of California, November 16, 2009
United States Tax Court, November 19, 2009
United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, January 10, 2010
United States District Court, Eastern District of California, June 3, 2010
United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, July 13, 2010
United States Court of International Trade, January 2, 2014
United States Court of Appeals For The Federal Circuit, June 30, 2015
United States Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals, May 3, 2017
United States...

Soy un abogado de inmigración en Los Ángeles, CA con más de 20 años de experiencia ayudando a clientes a alcanzar sus objetivos migratorios. Mis clientes reciben atención personalizada y los ayudo a navegar a través del complicado laberinto de leyes y procedimientos de inmigración de Estados Unidos, que a menudo pueden ser onerosos y frustrantes. Trato a mis clientes como yo deseara ser tratado. Soy totalmente sincero y objetivo a la hora de analizar los casos para que el cliente no pierda tiempo ni dinero, velando siempre por sus intereses. Tengo altos valores éticos en el desempeño de mis labores y nunca...

Jonathan Dennis was born and raised in Los Angeles, California (Oakwood HS in North Hollywood). Mr. Dennis obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Finance from the University of Southern California in 1999. In 2006, Mr. Dennis obtained his Juris Doctorate degree from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. Mr. Dennis was admitted to the State of California Bar in 2007. Mr. Dennis also has been admitted to practice law before the United States District Court for the Central District California. Mr. Dennis’ practice emphasizes both prosecuting and defending a wide range of federal and state civil litigation...

Bryan is one of a small number of attorneys in the state of California to be certified as a Specialist in Franchise and Distribution Law, by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. He currently serves as a commissioner and Chair of the California State Bar's Franchise and Distribution Law Advisory Commission (FDLAC), which oversees franchise specialist certification for the State of California and is a past Chair of the State Bar's Standing Committee on Franchise Law. Much of his practice involves business law litigation, but he also represents clients in transactional matters such as entity formation, contract...

Carlos A. Gómez handles all types of personal injury cases, including catastrophic car accidents, orthopedic injuries, brain injuries, wrongful death, and more. He is a successful personal injury litigation attorney at The Dominguez Firm and has recovered millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts on behalf of accident victims who have been seriously injured.

Attorney Gomez graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles, with a BA in Political Science and History. He then attended the University of Southern California, Gould Law School, under a Merit Scholarship, where he received his Juris Doctor.

While studying law, Gómez was an executive member of...

Alana Yakovlev is a stellar trial lawyer with a heavy emphasis on criminal defense and civil rights. Rated one of the top trial attorneys in the country, Ms. Yakovlev's advocacy leads to immediate and effective results for her clients.

With exceptional experience in securities dealings and business, I am a corporate and transactional attorney focused on helping business owners succeed. My professional journey encompasses significant roles on both the lender/underwriter side and the company side, allowing me to navigate complex legal landscapes effectively. I provide legal guidance on every aspect of starting, maintaining, and expanding a business. My clients include small startups with ambitious goals to established companies with global headquarters. I also dedicate part of my time to academia as an adjunct professor of securities regulation at Whittier Law School in Costa Mesa, California, where I teach on Monday...

Salar Atrizadeh, Esq. is licensed to practice in the State of California, District of Columbia, and the United States District and Bankruptcy Courts. He has an extensive background in technology and holds a bachelor's of science degree in computer information systems with a minor in database management systems. Mr. Atrizadeh has litigated legal actions in state and federal courts over the course of many years. He has conducted seminars regarding artificial intelligence, augmented/virtual reality, privacy, cloud computing, cybersecurity, crowdfunding, cyberpiracy, cyberespionage, data protection, digital currencies, e-commerce transactions, electronic discovery, internet of things, online security, online sales tax laws, wire fraud, and...

Megan Ferkel Earhart is an associate with the JMBM's Taxation and Trusts and Estates Groups. JMBM’s Trusts & Estates Group is recognized by U.S. News & World Report / Best Law Firms® with a National First Tier ranking in Trusts & Estates Law. Her practice includes estate planning, probate, trust administration and related income, gift and estate tax matters.

She has authored and co-authored articles on estate planning in the Los Angeles Daily Journal and Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine and lectures to audiences on estate planning, including the Beverly Hills Bar Association, the Jewish Community Foundation and USC Trusts and Estates...

I am a skilled California Business and Tax attorney. I represent clients with complex domestic and international law matters.

With over 20 years of experience, I am knowledgeable in a vast array of legal planning, transactions and disputes. I am dedicated to providing exceptional service and representation to businesses and nonprofit groups.

Outside of the office, I am committed to community involvement, serving in government, civic, and charitable organizations. In 2017, I was honored as Hermosa Beach's Man of the Year, for "generous contributions of time and resources".

I am an accomplished and determined California attorney. I represent owners, developers, and lenders with Business, Real Estate, Global Hospitality, and ADA Compliance & Defense law matters.

I advise and advocate for clients with a wide range of complex hotel, resort, vacation ownership property, restaurant, golf course and spa issues. With extensive experience and legal expertise, I provide a practical approach to defining goals, developing plans, and closing the deal. I am dedicated to getting results.