When it comes to family law, legal experience and personal compassion are always a winning combination. Our firm focuses on family law and we have a rare level of skill and understanding for divorce and child custody cases. I have successfully tried hundreds of cases in all areas of family law, including child custody, support, property, paternity, and other related matters. We service clients throughout the state of California.
I am a Certified Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of California, Board of Specialization - a rare distinction enjoyed by a very small fraction of lawyers in California. In addition, I have taught college-level courses on family law and over 60 continuing education courses in family law for lawyers, judges and accountants. I have also been consulted by the media on family law issues.
Areas of Practice
Family Law
Divorce
Child custody
Certified Legal Specialties
Family Law Specialist, California State Bar, Board of Legal Specialization, 1986
Bar Admissions
California, 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 1983
U.S. District Court Central District of California, 1983
U.S. District Court Eastern District of California, 1984
Education
Western State University College of Law, Fullerton, California
J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence - 1982
Law Review: International Law Review, 1981 - 1983
California State University, Long Beach, California
B.S., Bachelor of Science - 1979
Major: Criminal Justice
Classes/Seminars
Professor, Saddleback Community College, 1983 - Present
CEB - Legal Malpractice & Rules of Professional Conduct, University of California, 1990
Family Law Strategies, National Business Institute, 1993
Taxes in Family Law, National Business Institute, 1993
Fundamentals of Family Law, American Legal Foundation, 1993
Professional Associations and Memberships
Orange County Bar Association
Pro Bono Activities
Human Options (Battered Women's Shelter) Lecturer, 1985 - Present
Youth At Risk
Panelist - Televised Program on Battered Women, 1991
Languages
English
Japanese
