Badger Lawyers

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...

I am a Fresno based federal and state criminal defense and government investigations attorney. I provide the highest level of service for my clients.

I understand how federal and state prosecutors think - how they decide whether or not to file a criminal charge and what persuades them to decline filing, dismiss a case, or reduce the charges. I know how to challenge the admissibility of evidence (suppression motions) and how to present a criminal case to a jury or Judge. My experience includes over 100 criminal jury trials.

For ten years I was the Chief of...

Christina A. Roberson is a Fresno County criminal defense attorney who represents men, women and juveniles in the California state court. She works passionately and tirelessly for her clients on a wide range of criminal defense matters. Ms. Roberson attended San Joaquin College of Law, where she was the top ranked student three of her four years, while working full time as a law clerk gaining valuable experience. In May of 2012, she graduated with high honors, and was admitted to the California State Bar in November of 2012. During her law school career, Ms. Roberson was published in...

Samantha N. Schales is an associate in the Fresno office of Borton Petrini, LLP. Samantha received a Bachelor of Arts in History with an emphasis in Legal Studies from La Sierra University. She received her Juris Doctorate from San Joaquin College of Law. During law school, Samantha began her legal career at Borton Petrini as a Certified Law Clerk where she gained valuable experience in family law and probate. As a Fresno lawyer, Samantha represents clients in all aspects of family law including dissolution, legal separation, spousal support, property division, child custody, child support, domestic violence...

Family Law presents situations that are an emotional time in a persons life. Let me assist you through what is commonly described as a confusing and overwhelming process. I will explain the process and options available. My confident representation will voice your concerns and fight for what is in the best interest of your family.

I have been in the legal field for the last 15 years. As a former police officer, I initially practiced criminal law, but have gravitated to family law and juvenile dependency. My training and experience has enhanced my ability to assist...

My areas of practice include estate planning, trust administration, probate, business law, and real estate law. Being raised in the Central Valley I learned the value of hard work and honest dealings. After graduating from Mt. Whitney High School in 1989, I attended the University of Southern California where I was a member of the Men's Water Polo team and a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity, serving as its President during my Junior and Senior years. In 1993, I graduated from USC with a Bachelor's of Science Degree from the Marshall School of Business with...

After attending the University of California, Davis (King Hall) School of Law, Anjali A. interned at the SF Public Defender's Office before joining the Fresno County Public Defender's Office in 2016. She quickly established herself as a strong and fearless advocate for her clients, winning numerous misdemeanor and felony jury trials. She is also one of the few attorneys who specializes in Juvenile Defense. In 2017, she was recognized as the Juvenile Defense Attorney of the Year. In 2018, she was recognized as the "Trial Dog" of the Public Defender's Office for her numerous hangs and acquittals. She is...

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.

As a partner at the firm Koch, Degn & Gomez LLP Attorneys at Law, Visalia lawyer Thomas W. Degn devotes his energies to handling personal injury and criminal defense cases. He has been licensed to practice law in California for over 13 years. Previously, he was a Deputy District Attorney in Tulare County and a president at the Tulare County Bar Association. On the website Avvo.com, he has been recognized with a 10.0 Superb rating. For a free case evaluation, contact his firm today.

After graduating from the San Joaquin College of Law in May 2010, Mr. Daljit Rakkar was admitted to the California State Bar and the United States District Court. He has devoted himself to helping people defend themselves against criminal charges and has maintained an exemplary record with the California State Bar Association over the years. His general practice law firm specializes in criminal defense, DUI, DWI and injury, assisting people with cases in the United States District Court and the Superior Courts of Fresno, Madera, Kings, Kern, Merced, and Mariposa Counties. Mr. Rakkar also has a keen interest in...

After working for many years in healthcare, David Rowell graduated from McGeorge School of Law at the University of the Pacific in 1991. Mr. Rowell graduated "with distinction," and received numerous honors while at McGeorge, including, on graduation, admission into the prestigious "Order of the Coif." Mr. Rowell's practice, since admission to the Bar in 1991, has focused almost exclusively on civil litigation; that is, cases (other than criminal) which go to trial before judges and juries. Mr. Rowell has taken many cases to trial in front of juries, and many dozens of cases to...

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.

If you are preparing to file for divorce, it may be in your best interest to contact Cindy J. Hopper, PLC. With nearly 15 years of experience in the field, thousands of cases under her belt, and an extensive understanding of the family law system, no case is too complex for Attorney Hopper to take on. By retaining the firms representation, you can be confident that you have a lawyer by your side that truly cares about bettering your situation. Get the personalized service and trusted counsel you deserve! Contact the firm today at (559) 342-0003 to find out more...

While I was not born in California, I have spent the majority of my life here in the Central Valley. Both my father and mother and their respective families are from Tulare County, and I was raised in Woodlake. After graduating from Woodlake High School, I went to College of Sequoias where I played football and was on the track team. Thereafter, I enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. After being Honorably Discharged, I returned to College of Sequoias before transferring to Fresno State University where I studied physiology and anatomy. After graduating from Fresno State University, I applied...

I am criminal defense attorney Jay S. Finnecy and I want to help you. I have been practicing criminal law exclusively for 28 years. I passed the three-day California Bar Exam on my first attempt. Immediately after sitting for that exam at the end of July, 1995, I began my legal career as a Graduate Law Clerk in the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office—assigned to the Gang Prosecution Unit. I then served as a Deputy District Attorney from 1996-2002. Finnecy Law Firm was established in 2002. As a private-retained criminal defense attorney I have successfully...

Traci J. Wolf founded the law firm of Traci J. Wolf, P.C. in 1989 and the firm has been in continuous operation since then. Traci J. Wolf, P.C. is the predecessor firm to Wolf & Fox, P.C. The firm changed its name in 1999 when attorney Bryan Fox was added as a partner. Specializing in Divorce cases and family law cases.

After working for Fresno Superior Court for eleven years as a Senior Family Law Examiner, Mr. Nijmeddin ventured into the private sector in 2009. The Law Offices of Raed “Ron” J. Nijmeddin exclusively practices Family Law. Mr. Nijmeddin taught Family Law to aspiring paralegals at a private college for over four years. Mr. Nijmeddin is the former Chair of the Fresno County Bar Association Family Law Section, former Vice-chair, and is a member in good standing with the California State Bar. Mr. Nijmeddin is currently rated as a “Superb Attorney” with AVVO.com and is...

Retired. Inactive status with State Bar of California effective 07/01/2021.