Divorce for Men

"Aggressive & Intelligent representation from Start to Finish"

I decided to work with men because of the biased judiciary system in California. I saw the need for men to receive better opportunities for custody and visitation. You see, having a women attorney in the courtroom along side the man allows for a much more open and less adversarial process. This can open up mediation that would not have been possible for the man alone or with another male attorney. Being represented by a woman is not as "Bullying".

I am well respected by the judges in Alameda County, because of my credibility, honesty, dependability, knowledge, concern and care about what's best for the children and everyone involved.

I have a great deal of experience in custody hearing work with child psychological evaluators along with extensive experience of examination and cross-examination of witnesses. I effectively negotiate with opposing counsel and have a high success rate in settling cases prior to trial.

I'm very familiar with divorces from filing of petition, to the completion of the trial; this means I'll be with you from start to finish.

I really know how to listen and I understand.

Areas of Practice

• 20% Child Support
• 20% Custody & Visitation
• 60% Divorce
• Family Law
• Child Custody
• Spousal Support
• Mediation
• Prenuptial Agreements

Bar Admissions

• California, 1993
• U.S. District Court Northern District of California, 1993
• U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 1993

Education

• San Francisco Law School, San Francisco, California, 1993
  Juris Doctorate
  Honors: Graduated Fourth in Class
  Honors: Res Ipsa Loquitur, Law Commentary, Member 1992-1993
  Honors: Dean's List 1992-1993
  Honors: American Jurisprudence Award in Criminal Law
  Honors: American Jurisprudence Award in Professional Responsibility
  Honors: Memorial Class Standing Scholarship 1989-1990
  
  
• California University at Hayward, Hayward, California, 1982
  Bachelor of Arts
  Honors: GPA of 3.63
  Major: English Literature
  
  

Published Works

• State of California v. Hodari D.: Fourth Amendment Right of Privacy and Seizure of the Person, Res Ipsa Loquitur, Law Commentary, Spring, 1993

Honors and Awards

• Wiley Manual Award, Recognition of Contribution

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Foundation Parents' Guild
  President
  
  
• Alameda County Bar Association, 1995 - Present
  
  
• City of Alameda, Chamber of Commerce
  Member
  
  

Past Employment Positions

• Hardin, Cook, Loper, Engel & Bergez - Oakland, California, Personnel Manager, 1989 - 1995
• University of California at Berkeley, Manager, Faculty Support Unit/Computer Network/Exam Administrator, 1985 - 1989
• Crosby, Heafey, Roach & May - Oakland, California, Legal Secretary, 1983 - 1985

Pro Bono Activities

• Alameda County Bar Association, Volunteer Legal Services Corporation, Family Law, 1994
• McCormick Foundation, Director, Calistoga, California,, 1985 - 1995
• McCormick Foundation Parents' Guild, President, 1985 - 1995

Birth Information

• 1945