California Lawyers - Oakland Norah Alyami to Rastin Ashtiani

Firm: Alyami Family Law

505 14th St , Oakland , California 94612

Practice Areas: Family

Norah Alyami is an ambitious family law attorney who has dedicated her career to helping families during difficult times. She is a compassionate and empathetic counselor who cares about the whole well-being of her clients, both in and outside of the courtroom.. Ms. Alyami is a native to the Bay Area and grew up in Contra Costa County. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Miami, Florida, in 2006. Norah graduated from Santa Clara University School of Law in the South Bay. During law school Norah worked in a family law office in San Jose in addition to clerking for a Family Law judge in Santa Clara County.. Post law school, Norah volunteered with the Family Violence Appellate Project a non-profit organization, in addition to working for a solo family law practitioner. Since passing the Bar Exam she has worked in family law firms and has both developed and managed pro bono family law “day-of-court” clinics for self-represented litigants in Alameda County.

Firm: Judge, Alameda County Superior Court

Administrative Building, Dept. 14 , Oakland , California 94612

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: Law Offices of Randy Sue Pollock

286 Santa Clara Avenue , Oakland , California 94610

Practice Areas: Federal Crime

I represent clients in both federal and state courts throughout the state and the nation who are charged with crimes ranging from RICO conspiracies, espionage, securities fraud, mortgage fraud, tax violations, money laundering, mail and wire fraud, drug trafficking, marijuana cultivation to domestic violence cases.. I am an attorney who cares about her clients.  I stay in regular contact via e-mail or phone/vistis and advise them of everything I am doing.  I vigorously fight for all of my clients in all my cases.  I have been selected as a Super Lawyer since 2011 and have been AV Peer Rated since 2001.  I have been a "Preeminent Woman Lawyer" since 2011.  I have spoken at NORML conferences in Key West.  I am on the executive committee of the Criminal Justice Committee of BASF and was on the Board of Governors for CACJ for over 20 years.. I was in the only ongoing federal jury trial during the onset of the pandemic from February to April 2020 in the Eastern District of Kentucky and secured a Not Guilty for my client.. I am on the Executive Committee of the Criminal Law Committee of the San Francisco Bar Association and I was a lawyer representative to the United Stated District Court, Northern District of California from 2017-2020.  I have been the vice present of the Oakland Division of the Northern District of California Federal Bar Association since 2021.. I was named one of the top Attorneys in California in 2011 by the Recorder Law Journal....the only criminal defense attorney.. I received the Learned Hand Award in 2021 from the American Jewish Committee, San Francisco Chapter in recognition of "exemplary leadership. commitment to the principles of justice and fairness, and numerous contributions to the legal community."

Firm: Hunter Pyle Law

428 13th Street, 11th Floor , Oakland , California 94612

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

1999 Harrison St Ste 1600 , Oakland , California 94612

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Randy enjoys playing guitar with his band, attending San Francisco Giants games, and spending time with his wife and their son.

Firm: Aiman-Smith & Marcy

7677 Oakport Street Suite 1150 , Oakland , California 94621

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Consumer Protection, Discrimination, Employment & Labor , Sexual Harassment, Employment & Labor

Education and Background. I was fortunate. Despite never finishing high school or college, I was able – albeit with a lot of hard work – to gain admission to, and to excel at, one of the finest law schools in the country: U.C. Berkeley’s Boalt Hall School of Law. While I was at Boalt, I was privileged to be an editor for the California Law Review and a Member of the Moot Court Board, advising on brief writing and appellate advocacy for other students. After I left law school, in my early years of practice, I taught legal writing and appellate advocacy at University of California, Hastings College of the Law. Also, over the years, I have been presenter at continuing legal education events.. Legal Experience. I have been an attorney for 30 years. I have devoted my practice exclusively to representing employees, consumers, and investors in the state and federal trial courts and courts of appeal. I relish going to court for my clients and I have tried many jury cases in the state and federal courts.. Examples? In 2010, I was the lead attorney, along with the other attorneys in the firm, in Williams v. Union Pacific Railroadwhere, after four years of preparation, the firm obtained a jury verdict of $1,670,000 for an African-American female employee. In Rivero v. Surdyka, I was lead trial and appellate counsel in a civil rights case that lasted 15 years, including a full trial and three appeals to the Ninth Circuit, finally concluding in a judgment for plaintiffs of over $2,300,000. These cases illustrate the firm’s motto: commitment – results. You have to commit to a case, sometimes over a very long time, to get the result the client deserves.. We don’t always win in the trial court. When that happens, commitment means taking the case to the next level and appealing it. In the Rivero case, above, that’s what happened: the court dismissed the case – we had lost – but we appealed and achieved a victory for our clients which we kept through two more appeals. Since then, the firm has had many appellate victories that vindicate the rights of employees and consumers.. Over the years I have been counsel for plaintiffs in numerous individual cases and class actions. It may sound corny, or hard to believe, but after all this time, and after all the great experiences I have had, my favorite part of being a lawyer is when I get to give my client a check.

Firm: Boxer & Gerson Llp

300 Frank H Ogawa Plaza , Oakland , California 94612

Practice Areas: Workers Compensation

Firm: Fitzgerald Abbott & Beardsley, LLP

1221 Broadway, 21st Floor , Oakland , California 94612

Practice Areas: Business , Civil , Condemnation & Eminent Domain, Contracts, Employment & Labor , Products Liability, Toxic Substances, Litigation

I am a trial lawyer, not just a litigator, with experience in a variety of commercial and employment-related areas, most typically, but not exclusively, on the defense side.  I practice in all California state and federal courts, at both the trial and appellate court levels.  My practice is commercially focused, with special emphasis in representation of corporate entities and directors in fiduciary disputes with shareholders, and employers in discrimination, harassment and/or retaliation claims.  I also have broad experience representing manufacturers in product liability claims, including toxic torts, as well as both sides in construction defect disputes.

Firm: McCarthy & McCarthy, LLP

492 Ninth Street , Oakland , California 94607

Practice Areas: Real Estate

Philip Bazzano’s current practice focuses on construction litigation and real estate.  He has extensive experience with general liability litigation including construction defect, personal injury and workers compensation, toxic mold exposure, insurance subrogation and coverage, real estate boundary disputes and water rights, professional licensing matters, and general business disputes.  His expertise includes all aspects of civil litigation and alternative dispute resolution proceedings, such as mediation and arbitration, as well as risk management and preventative counseling for clients.. Mr. Bazzano strives for the effective and efficient representation of his clients’ interests whether during litigation, risk management counseling, contract review, or general representation.  He is licensed to practice law in California, and is admitted to the U.S. District Court of Northern California.

Firm: Patrick D. Zimski

5767 Broadway Suite 102 , Oakland , California 94618

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Business Formation, Construction , Contracts, Corporate , Insurance , Real Estate , Real Estate

Firm: O'Neil Law Firm, Inc.

385 Grand Avenue , Oakland , California 94610

Practice Areas: Family

O'Neil Law Firm is a respected law firm advocating for clients in Environmental Law, Family Law and Adoption cases. Based in Oakland, we are familiar with the courts of the Oakland area throughout all of California. Our attorneys have the necessary skill to help you resolve your legal problem. No matter what your case involves, we are focused on your success. Please read our profiles to learn more about our professional backgrounds.. Knowledgeable attorneys handle multiple areas of the lawO'Neil Law Firm has a thorough understanding of California law. Our lawyers work hard to help you get the best possible results in the following practice areas:. Environmental Law: Due to the complexity of environmental laws, it is important for businesses to be represented by attorneys who are familiar with the law. Our lawyers have significant experience in environmental law and have the skills necessary to successfully guide you through the legal process.. Family Law: Changes in your family structure pose many challenges. Whether you are pursuing adoption, experiencing marital conflict, or facing another issue close to home, you need a family law attorney who can help you find solutions for your legal problems. We answer all of your questions as we guide you through your family law matter.. Adoption: Adopting a child should be a joyous occasion for your family. However, the process can be complicated and frustrating. Our experienced attorneys help clients through the adoption process, bringing your child home as soon as possible.. Child Support: When parents go through a divorce, they have to decide how to best support their children. At our firm, our goal is to protect your children’s right to financial security. Our experienced attorneys are here for you during your child support case.. Divorce: Choosing to dissolve your marriage can be stressful and overwhelming. There are many decisions you have to make, such as child custody and spousal support. During your divorce, you need an experienced attorney to advocate for the best interests of you and your family. Our lawyers are dedicated to helping you through the divorce process.. Obtaining Domestic Violence Orders: At our firm, our experienced attorneys provide skilled representation to clients seeking orders of protection. We can help you seek a restraining order to protect you and your family.. Defending Against Domestic Violence Orders: At our firm, our experienced attorneys provide skilled representation to clients fighting to avoid restraining orders. We help defend your rights when you are facing the prospect of arestraining order.. Child Custody: When you are going through a divorce, the well-being of your children is always a top priority. Our attorneys have significant experience in all aspects of child custody law. We are dedicated to protecting your right to raise your child in a healthy environment.. When you retain the services of O'Neil Law Firm, you can be assured that your attorney is fully qualified to take on your case.. Contact our reputable California law firm todayO'Neil Law Firm sees your case through from start to finish. Let our lawyers work with you to address your legal concerns. Our office is conveniently located in Oakland. Call our firm at to arrange your free consultation or contact the firm online.

Firm: Weltin Law Firm

1432 Martin Luther King Jr Way , Oakland , California 94612

Practice Areas: Admiralty & Maritime, Workers Compensation

Firm: Smith LLP

1611 Telegraph Avenue , Oakland , California 94607

Practice Areas: Real Estate

Firm: Law Offices of Pamela Stubblefield

317 Washington St Ste 150 , Oakland , California 94607

Firm: Pamela Y. Price

4400 Keller Avenue , Oakland , California 94605

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Corporate , Legal Malpractice, Business

Ms. Price is respected nationally as a tenacious and principled advocate. A former foster kid, she graduated from Yale College and earned her Master's and J.D. from UC Berkeley. She founded her own law firm in 1991. She is one of a handful of Black women to argue a case in the US Supreme Court and she won the case. In 2004, she was recognized as one of the Top 50 Women Lawyers in Northern California. She received the 2002 CLAY Award for Employment Law from California Lawyer magazine. In 1993 and again in 2001, she received the Charles Houston Bar Association's Clinton W. White Trial Advocacy Award. She served as the 30th District Attorney for Alameda County from 2023-2024 and was the first elected, non-appointed, non-appointed District Attorney since 1938.

Firm: Sundeen Salinas & Pyle

428 13th Street, 8th Floor , Oakland , California 94612

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Firm: Landerholm Immigration, A.P.C.

1900 Embarcadero , Oakland , California 94606

Practice Areas: Immigration

Otis C. Landerholm, Esq. is the founding attorney of Landerholm Immigration, A.P.C., an immigration law firm based in Oakland, CA. Otis wants to change the world by defending the rights of immigrants who are caught up in the legal system. He speaks Spanish and Mandarin Chinese and has lived in several countries, including Spain, Argentina, Japan, China, and Ecuador. He is a graduate of Washington State University and the Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco. He is a certified specialist in immigration and nationality law from the State Bar of California, having demonstrated a high level of experience in immigration law and been favorably evaluated by other legal professionals. Call now and set up a free evaluation with a skilled immigration attorney in Oakland.

725 Washington St Ste 300 , Oakland , California 94607

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

In 2011, Oktober opened the Law Offices of Oktober M. Miller providing litigation services for his own clientele as well as maintain his position as senior litigation associate-Of-Counsel with Miller Washington & Kim, LLP, Clancy & Diaz, LLP and The Wakeford Law Firm. He resided in the East Bay with his wife, a native of Dresden, Germany, and their two children.

Firm: Christy, Keith & Donnell Family Law Group, P.C.

6201 Antioch St Ste 300 , Oakland , California 94611

Practice Areas: Family

Ms. Donnell is a Partner at Christy, Keith & Donnell Family Law Group and is a Certified Family Law Specialist, certified by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization. Prior to joining Christy, Keith & Donnell Family Law Group, she was a Partner with the San Francisco-based family law firm of Winter & Ross. Ms. Donnell obtained her law degree from U.C. Berkeley (Berkeley Law) and her bachelor's degree, summa cum laude, from UCLA. She has also completed Harvard Law School's Executive Program on Negotiation and Leadership.. Ms. Donnell has received numerous awards recognizing her legal acumen and contributions to the law. She was named Litigator of the Year by the American Institute of Trial Lawyers in 2023, designated one of the 10 Best Attorneys in Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys in 2023, named a Northern California Rising Star by Thomson Reuters SuperLawyers' Magazine in 2019 and 2020, received the America's Most Honored Professionals Award each year from 2020 through 2023, and included by San Francisco Magazine in their list of Top Young Rising Women Attorneys in Northern California in 2019 and 2020 and Top Young Rising Attorneys in Northern California in 2020.. While in law school, Ms. Donnell studied family law under esteemed Professor Herma Hill Kay, who co-authored California's no-fault divorce legislation. She was also an editor of the Berkeley Journal of Gender, Law & Justice and a member of the Boalt Hall Women's Association as well as the Berkeley Youth & Education Law Society. She also served as a Judicial Extern for Judge Carlos Bea on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, clerked for the international law firm of Jones Day, and was a recipient of the Boalt Hall Fellowship for her work in public interest law.. Ms. Donnell represents clients throughout the Bay Area and specializes in all aspects of family law, including complex community property issues, separate property claims, child and spousal support matters, high conflict custody disputes, domestic violence issues, and post-judgment custody and support modification proceedings. She has extensive experience with the complicated financial aspects of divorce, including apportionment of stock options and RSUs, equitable apportionment of business interests, and tracing of separate property claims. When needed for a particular case, she utilizes her extensive contacts with leading professionals throughout California, such as forensic accountants, financial advisors, business valuation experts, co-parent counselors, and the like. She successfully settles the majority of cases. However, she will not hesitate to litigate her clients' matters in court when necessary. Ms. Donnell regularly appears before public and private judges throughout the Bay Area and has established a stellar reputation in the family law community as a skilled litigator and unwavering advocate for her clients.. Ms. Donnell is also committed to Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods when feasible. She holds a certificate in Mediation and Conflict Resolution and represents clients through the collaborative law process as well as provides consulting services to individuals in mediation. In addition, she is available to serve as a neutral mediator to facilitate the resolution of disputes between parties outside of litigation. Where strategic premarital or pre-divorce legal counseling is needed, her advice is invaluable to her clients.. Ms. Donnell is committed to giving back to the community and has served as a volunteer attorney and mediator for the Marin and San Francisco Superior Courts.

420 3rd Street , Oakland , California 94607

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense