Step Parent Adoptions Lawyers in California

Christopher Hirz is a native of San Jose, having grown up in the area and eventually graduating from San Jose State University. He attended law school at University of the Pacific where he graduated, with distinction, in 2006.

The California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization has certified Mrs. Marla Keenan-Rivero as a Specialist in Family Law.

Michael D. Wilkins is a lawyer practicing family law, adoptions, agency adoptions and 79 other areas of law.

Michael Danny Wilkins is a lawyer practicing family law, adoptions, agency adoptions and 79 other areas of law. Michael has been licensed for 30 years.

Amanda Beth Naples is a lawyer practicing family law, adoptions, alimony and 59 other areas of law. Amanda received a degree from University of California, Irvine, and has been licensed for 13 years.

Shelly Katharine Pawchuk is a lawyer practicing child custody, child support, domestic violence and 11 other areas of law. Shelly received a degree from San Diego State University, San Diego CA, and has been licensed for 22 years.

I'm Sharon J. Brunner, an attorney with over 20 years of experience representing individuals and families through some of life's most difficult challenges.

AV Preeminent Rating, 1996 - 2013; Southern California Super Lawyers, 2012- 2013; Co-Founder, San Fernando Valley Collaborative Professionals Group, 2011 - 2012; President - San Fernando Valley Collaborative Professionals Group, 2013; Avvo 10.0 Superb Rating; Lecturer in Family Law, California Continuing Education of the Bar.

Steven Philip Spitzer is a lawyer practicing child support services department cases, paternity, arrears and 10 other areas of law. Steven received a M.B.A. degree from Concordia University in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Michelle Vanessa Paul is a lawyer practicing family law, alimony, divorce and 36 other areas of law. Michelle received a B.A. degree from George Mason University, and has been licensed for 20 years.

Wendy Suzanne Coghlan is a lawyer practicing children, child abuse and neglect, child advocacy and 35 other areas of law. Wendy received a B.S. degree from University of Arizona in 1976, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Ralph Oliver Thompson is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, powers of attorney, living trusts and 58 other areas of law. Ralph received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years.

Elliot K. Sevier is a lawyer practicing practice limited to family law, divorce, paternity and 11 other areas of law.

Hogan Wallace Song is a lawyer practicing family law, adoptions, agency adoptions and 74 other areas of law. Hogan received a M.A. degree from University of California - Davis in 1995, and has been licensed for 19 years.

Bruce Wayne Love is a lawyer practicing family - divorce, child custody and visitation rights, child and spousal support and 8 other areas of law. Bruce received a B.A. degree from San Diego State University in 1968, and has been licensed for 54 years.

John R. Setlich, with an impressive 20-year career in the legal field, is the cornerstone of our team.

Annette Hall Neville is a lawyer practicing alimony, annulment, child abduction and 49 other areas of law. Annette Hall received a B.A. degree from University of California San Diego in 1995, and has been licensed for 23 years.

Christy M. Carlisle attended the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from California State University, Sacramento.

H. William Edgar is a Riverside-based family law attorney with more than 25 years of experience representing clients in divorce, custody, and support matters throughout Southern California.

Laurel Tuvim Amaya is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce mediation, collaborative family law and 6 other areas of law. Laurel received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Cruz in 1988, and has been licensed for 33 years.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONSCertified Family Law Specialist January 1, 2007State Bar of California, Board of Legal SpecializationAttorney at Law December 11, 1989State Bar of CaliforniaSERVICE TO THE PUBLICTrial Judge (Multiple Rounds 2011 — 2012)Constitutional Rights Foundation’s California Mock Trial ProgramMember, Board of Directors, Alzheimer’s Association 1993¬ — 1995;Greater Sacramento Area Chapter 1997 — April 1999Minor’s Counsel Panel, 2006 — 2012Sacramento County Superior CourtJudicial Arbitrator 1996 — 2016Sacramento County Superior CourtFee Arbitrator 1995 — presentSacramento County Bar AssociationAttorney/Client Relations Committee 2000 — 2002Sacramento County Bar AssociationMember, Board of Directors 1996 — 1999University of Michigan Alumni Club of SacramentoCOMMITTEE WORK IN LEGAL FIELDAssociation of Certified Family Law Specialists (ACFLS) 2011 — presentBoard of Directors- Associate Chapter Director, Region (2) 2011 —2012- Chapter Director, Region (2) 2013 — 2015- Outreach Director 2016 — present- Amicus Committee, 2012 — present- Nominating Committee, 2013 — 2015Family Law Section, Sacramento County Bar Association 1997 — presentExecutive Committee, Member, 2012 — present-- Secretary, 2012-- Treasurer, 2013-- Vice-Chair, 2014-- Chair, 2015-- Immediate Past Chair, 2016Ad Hoc Committee, Termination of Parental Rights 2016And Contempt Training ProgramFamily Law Executive Committee of the Sacramento County Bar AssociationChildren’s Counsel Section, Sacramento County Bar Association 2007 — 2011Vice-Chair 2007 — 2011Custody Sub-Committee, Member 2008 — 2011Executive Committee of the Family Law SectionSacramento County Bar Association- Chair 2009 — 2011Ad Hoc Committee, Minor’s Counsel Training 2007 — 2008Family Law Executive Committee of the Sacramento County Bar AssociationAdvisory Committee, Voluntary Legal Services Program 1996 — 1998ORGANIZATIONSAmerican Inns of CourtMilton Schwartz/David Levi Inn of Court 2009 — 2014Association of Certified Family Law Specialists 2007 — presentSacramento County Bar Association 1989 — present

Ernest Alfred Casacca is a lawyer practicing family law, guardianship, adoption law and 35 other areas of law. Ernest received a B.S. degree from University of Michigan- Dearborn in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Michael James Amthor is a lawyer practicing family law, adoptions, alimony and 83 other areas of law. Michael received a B.S. degree from California State University in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Jan Mark Dudman is a lawyer practicing adoptions, alimony, annulment and 55 other areas of law. Jan received a B.A. degree from University of California Los Angeles in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years.