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Brenda Russo Woolsey has been in private practice in California since 1986. She spent the first several years of practice working in civil litigation, including personal injury and product liability cases. The majority of Ms. Russo's career has been devoted to working with families and children. She is a Certified Family Law Specialist, having received her certification from the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization in 2001.

Ms. Russo's professional experience also includes serving as judge pro tem on numerous occasions for the Solano County Superior Court; volunteering for the Solano County Bar Association's domestic violence response program; serving as a member of the Board of Directors of the Solano County Bar Association; and serving as editor of the Solano County Bar Association's legal newsletter. She has spent a large portion of her career representing children on a court appointed basis in both family law and dependency matters.

Brenda Russo was admitted to practice in all of the courts of the State of California, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, and the United States Supreme Court. She has also participated in both basic and advanced training in the practice of collaborative law, and was one of a small number of Solano County attorneys who worked together to form a collaborative practice group in this community.

Attorney Brenda Russo is also a trained and highly experienced family law mediator, having participated in and completed the Strauss Institute for Dispute Resolution, Pepperdine University, Mediation Training.

Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law:

I provide a complete range of estate planning, elder law, probate, trust administration, veterans pension and Medi-Cal eligibility services. I work with clients to create and implement an estate plan specifically designed with them in mind, including their family, their business, their property and their personal wishes. This includes preparation of Durable Powers of Attorney for Health Care and Durable Powers of Attorney for Asset Management.

Family Law:

I have over 30 years of experience in family law. Besides being a highly trained, experienced and knowledgeable family lawyer, I am personally and professionally sensitive to the concerns of my clients and their children during the period of transition.

I assist individuals and families in formation, with adoptions, establishment of parentage, guardianships, conservatorships, special needs trusts for the disabled, pre-marital, marital and life-partner agreements, asset protection and wealth preservation.

Divorce:

In cases of divorce, or dissolution of a domestic partnership or other non-marital relationship, I anticipate spouses or partners will commit to resolution of their differences by means of mediation or the collaborative law process. California law authorizes both mediation and collaborative practice in family law cases.

Except in enforcement-of-judgment cases, or unusual circumstances about which the prospective client is invited to inquire in a free consultation, I do not take divorce or partnership dissolution cases in which the parties are not prepared to make this commitment.

Elder Law:

I provide resources of information, education, networking and assistance to those who deal with the many specialized issues involved with legal services to seniors and people with special needs. I am also a highly-qualified provider of legal advocacy, guidance and services to enhance the lives of people with special needs and people as they age.

Ms. Henderson has been representing clients in criminal and juvenile cases since 1997. Her clients have been found not guilty on all counts in over half of her trials. The focus is always to understand the personal needs of the client (obtaining employment in the future, licensing, how the case impacts the client personally, professionally, legally and emotionally.) Often times success is gauged in reducing time,protecting the client's record for the future (avoiding strikes, priors, prison) and looking at alternative sentences.

The approach to criminal defendants in most counties in California is very impersonal and often times unbending. The legislature has limited many of the protections that were once afforded people accused of a crime. They allowed themselves to be influenced by fear and a corrections model. Many of our clients today pled guilty to a strike, either as a very young person or when they were juveniles not knowing the affect it would have in the future. Those strikes are alleged on most complaints to encourage you to plead,increase the penalty, and require a prison sentence. One way to avoid this is to educate yourself and others about their legal rights so that they do not make the same mistakes the previous generation has made.

If bail is a possibility let your attorney know. In Sacramento a two day notice for bail or release on OR must be given to the District Attorney. Decisions that an attorney can make for you are whether requesting a reduction in bail will risk it being raised significantly and whether the judge that you are in front of is one who will listen fairly to the facts. Clients are often much better off out of custody so that they can access services through their own resources to show the court that the allegations are either not true or an anomaly.

The Sacramento jail has been the subject of numerous law suits and suicides in the past several years and is not a place where you or anyone you care about should stay for any length of time. Ms. Henderson's concern for the medical, mental health care and conditions in the juvenile halls and jails has led her to involvement in civil rights cases against the Sacramento County jail.

Ms. Henderson represents clients in Sacramento, Sutter, Yolo, Marysville, Placer, El Dorado, San Joaquin counties, Alameda, Contra Costa County. Recall petitions from the California Youth Authority/DJJ are handled all across the state.

Bill came to Nevada City in 1983 to join the Nevada County Public Defendner's office at a time when he was the youngest attorney ever to practice in the county. He was the attorney for that office in Truckee Court for several years, while practicing Juvenile Law and Misdemeanor defense in Nevada City's Court. For most of his nearly 21 years in the Public Defendner's office, Bill handled the most serious and complicated felony cases, and help train and mentor some of the other attorneys in the office. Bill retired from the office in 2004, to pursue a private practice and to write and teach. He remains committed to providing personalized professional service at low cost to his clients.

John Runfola is a highly experienced and effective criminal defense attorney. His cases have at times drawn international attention, and he has succeeded in winning favorable results for clients both at trial and through skillful pre-trial work. He is listed in Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers and has earned the highest rating from the national lawyer registry Martindale Hubbell.

Prior to starting his own practice, Mr. Runfola served as a Public Defender in San Francisco, where he gained invaluable courtroom experience. He is a seasoned trial lawyer, yet is equally adept at the behind-the-scenes work that often proves critical to a case: conceiving of strategies to exclude evidence, weaken the government's hand, and provide mitigating information regarding his clients,, so that charges are reduced or dismissed, or a lesser sentence can be achieved. His cases have been the subject of numerous articles in publications such as New York Times, the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, and the San Francisco Examiner, and have been featured on TV news shows including "48 Hours" and "Dateline NBC."

Mr. Runfola has a deep commitment to justice and is keenly aware of the daunting prospect of squaring off against the government, with its tremendous reservoirs of power and resources. He comes from a tradition of the strongest legal advocacy and ethics, having seen his father, Joseph Runfola, work as a criminal defense lawyer and a groundbreaking president of the Erie County Bar Association in New York State. Joseph Runfola, among other accomplishments, created a committee on sex discrimination well ahead of its time, and headed the Bar Association's Aid to Indigent Prisoners Society and its Prisoner Release Program. Like his father, John Runfola truly listens to, and is a tireless advocate for, his clients. His aim is to help people resolve their cases in a way that minimizes the damage to their lives.

John Runfolaâs Specialties:
Drug Offenses
Criminal Trial Practice
-- Federal Offenses
-- Juvenile Offenses
-- Vehicular Crimes and DUI
-- Criminal Appeals
White Collar Crimes
Violent Crimes
-- Homicide
-- Weapons Charges
-- Domestic Violence
-- Sexual Assault

For more information : http://www.johnrunfola.com

San Francisco criminal defense lawyer John Runfola represents people charged with federal crimes nationwide, state or federal crimes in California or anywhere in the San Francisco Bay Area or the surrounding region, including communities such as Oakland, Modesto, Stockton, Lodi, Vallejo, and Redding, and throughout Sonoma County, Humboldt County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, Mendocino County, Sacramento County, Napa County, Solano County, Marin County, San Mateo County, Santa Cruz County, Santa Clara County, Alameda County, Contra Costa County, and Yolo County.

Evelyn is a solo practitioner with a wealth of experience including work as a prosecuting attorney and a defender of parents in child protective custody cases. Evelyn draws upon her U.S. Peace Corps experience as well as her New York street smarts to work for you. She offers common sense direction and straight forward advice to her clients.

Evelyn's background includes training and volunteer work in Sexual Assault Victim Witness Advocacy and Crisis Line Suicide Intervention as well as leadership in the field of Public Health addressing Minority Health issues in California. As a law student, Evelyn spent time in London England studying International Human Rights Law and successfully incorporates these principles in her legal arguments.

Evelyn's philosophy: "The law is always about fairness. My job is to understand my client and his or her unique situation and develop a strategy that will inform the court and other parties of why a certain outcome is the correct legal choice. Negotiation is always the preferred method of dealing with a legal crisis, and the fact that I am willing and able to take a matter to trial is the backbone of any successful negotiation. I am a trial attorney. Getting a fair trial is a right firmly rooted in our Constitution."

Evelyn assists parents and De Facto parents in California Child Protective Services cases. She assists families in child custody litigation in Family Law Court in Sacramento County. Her criminal defense practice is focused on first offenders accused in felony and misdemeanor complaints in Sacramento and Yolo Counties.

Whether you think you may need a lawyer, or you know you need one, Evelyn Cox will help you define your legal needs and evaluate what you can afford. Evelyn works to develop Limited Scope Representations in Family Law cases and has successfully coached many clients to represent themselves if that is what best suits their situation.

Criminal Defense and DUI attorney Richard A. Madsen, Jr. (a former Contra Costa County Deputy District Attorney) has represented thousands of first-time offenders who have been arrested or charged with driving under the influence throughout the Bay Area and Northern California. Mr. Madsen's impeccable reputation speaks for itself. Recognized as a highly skilled trial lawyer and negotiator, and well seasoned in the intricacies of the Department of Motor Vehicles, Mr. Madsen works tirelessly to protect his clients' rights and achieve superior results. Mr. Madsen knows the system. For nearly twenty years, Mr. Madsen has utilized his reputation and long-standing relationships with district attorneys and judges for the benefit of his clients, allowing them to move through the process smoothly and get on with their lives.

I am owner/partner of Ahmed and Sukaram, Attorneys at Law. We represent adult and juvenile individuals accused of felony, misdemeanor and infraction offenses across the San Francisco Bay Area. We are a team of two highly motivated, skilled and intelligent lawyers who successfully defend clients accused of DUI/DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crimes, Federal Crimes, White Collar Crimes, Violent Crimes, Weapons Offenses & Traffic Infractions. Please visit our website at www.ahmedandsukaram.com for a complete listing of our practice areas and call us today for a FREE CONSULTATION: (650) 299-0500. I look forward to speaking with you.

Mr. King began his legal career with the Sacramento County Public Defender's Office as a California State Bar Certified Law Student. He has defended juveniles during Sacramento County Juvenile Court detention hearings, assisted psychiatric patients placed on Conservatorship holds, and represented in-custody and out-of-custody clients during Sacramento Superior Court misdemeanor arraignments. Mr. King twice earned academic honors for his internship work at the Sacramento County Public Defender's Office.

After graduation, Mr. King served as a Law Clerk and Deputy District Attorney in Del Norte County where he prosecuted felony and misdemeanor juvenile cases. As a prosecutor, Mr. King conducted approximately fifty juvenile contested hearings, a domestic violence jury trial, prepared, submitted, and regularly argued criminal memoranda in Del Norte County Superior Court, and successfully negotiated multiple plea bargains with defense counsel. He has won felony and misdemeanor convictions for offenses such as Robbery, Burglary, Theft, Resisting Arrest, Assault and Battery, Vandalism, Drug Use, Drug Possession, Drug Sales, and Driving Under the Influence.

In addition, Mr. King has researched and prepared civil rights memoranda for submission to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, and litigated construction, contract, fraud, and internet libel matters.

Since opening his own practice, Mr. King now appears in the Sacramento, Placer, Yolo, Yuba, Nevada, Alameda, El Dorado, San Joaquin, and Solano County Courts on DUI, criminal, traffic, juvenile, and family law matters. He has effected dismissals ranging from domestic violence temporary restraining orders to felony conspiracy, and negotiated multiple plea bargains with county prosecutors. In addition, he regularly litigates family law matters ranging from child custody and support to non-contested marital dissolution.


Mr. King is a 2005 graduate of McGeorge School of Law and has been a member of the California State Bar since 2006.

Prometheus: A Social Justice Law Firm

Serving San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland, Santa Cruz, Redwood City, CA.

Contact Information.
Tel: 510.910.3198
Email: PrometheusLaw@Gmail.com


Website: www.SanFranciscoBayAreaLaw.com


Prometheus: A Social Justice Law Firm provides discerning clients in San Francisco, Marin County, Berkeley, Palo Alto, San Jose, Hayward, and Monterey, California with aggressive, intelligent, and very affordable legal representation in several crucial practice areas, including Family Law, Probate Law, Real Estate Law, Corporate Law, Employment Law, Intellectual Property Law, Consumer Law, Civil Rights Law, Art Law, Education Law, and Criminal Defense Law. Mr. Aly Ebrahimzadeh, Esq. is an attorney and mediator with Prometheus. He is licensed to practice law in the State of California, the Federal District Court for Northern California, and the 9th Circuit US Court of Appeals. Mr. Ebrahimzadeh speaks fluent Spanish, French, Farsi, Italian, and basic German. He is a lawyer in good standing with the Alameda County Bar Association and the Santa Clara County Bar Association, and a former Member-at-Large of the Board of Directors of the National Lawyers Guild in San Francisco. Mr. Ebrahimzadeh is available to meet with clients in several office locations throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, including San Francisco, Redwood City, Oakland, Campbell, and Santa Cruz, California. He may be reached at 510-910-3198. To learn more about Prometheus: A Social Justice Law Firm, please visit the law firm's informative website: www.SanFranciscoBayAreaLaw.com.

AREAS OF PRACTICE:

1. Criminal Defense & Civil Rights Law

Violent and Non-Violent Felonies
Misdemeanors and Infractions
Sex and Drug Crimes
Juvenile Crimes
Police Brutality & Civil Rights
Education Law
Constitutional Law
Discrimination Lawsuits

2. Alternative Family & Gender Law

Parenting Coordination (Special Master)
Mediation, Collaborative Divorce
Custody and Property Litigation
Restraining Orders & Harassment
Gender and LGBT Discrimination
Sexual Harassment
Adoption Matters

3. Property, Estates & Business Law

Mediation and Arbitration Services
Property Contracts and Litigation
Fraud, Bad Faith, and Breach of Contract
Business Contract Formation
Wills and Trusts Formation & Litigation
Real Estate Foreclosure Litigation
Real Estate Fraud Lawsuits
Investment Fraud and Breach of Contract
Intellectual Property Litigation
Employment Law Transactions and Litigation
Litigation Prevention Strategies
Entertainment Law

4. Personal Injury & Product Liability

Slip-and-Fall, Dog Bites, Fights
Car & Motorcycle Accidents
Legal & Medical Malpractice
Sexual Assault, Rape & Harassment
Toxic Torts - Asbestos, Mold, Pollution
Faulty Products - Airbags, Electronics, Etc.
Invasion of Privacy, Misuse of Your Image
Defamation - Slander, Libel
Related Insurance, Warranty, Fraud Matters
Consumer Lawsuits

About Mr. Aly Ebrahimzadeh, Esq.:

Mr. Aly Ebrahimzadeh, Esq. is a dynamic public interest attorney possessing very successful years of experience working with Plaintiff-side and Non-Profit law firms in the San Francisco Bay Area, including Communities for a Better Environment, Earthjustice, and Education Not Incarceration. In both state and federal courts, Mr. Ebrahimzadeh has worked successfully with colleagues on multi-million dollar cases representing both Plaintiffs and Defendants, high stakes criminal actions, class action lawsuits, complex multiparty actions, very high-conflict divorces, and on social impact litigation and anti-legislation efforts in the public's interest. Further, Mr. Ebrahimzadeh serves as the General Counsel for MaPhone, LLC, a mobile phone software company employing groundbreaking technology in GPS navigation systems and mobile telephony. With such an intense schedule and outstanding experience and credentials as an attorney, Mr. Ebrahimzadeh nevertheless donates between 50 to 100 hours of his time every year to clients in desperate need of legal representation because he is committed to delivering to the people of our community the justice they truly deserve, rather than merely the justice they can afford.

Mr. Ebrahimzadeh is a highly persuasive Litigator, an engaged and dynamic Mediator, Arbitrator and Parenting Coordinator (Special Master), and a sharp Legal Strategist focused on preventing unnecessary conflicts and resolving disputes efficiently and fairly. His clients very much appreciate his uniquely personable and communicative style, and see Mr. Ebrahimzadeh as a great ally in bringing clarity and justice to turgid legal conflicts. Similarly, opposing counsel respect Mr. Ebrahimzadeh as a sincere negotiator and as a powerful opponent. Be it on paper, in court, or at the negotiation table, Mr. Ebrahimzadeh is a formidable force, bringing passion and experience in the name of justice to the practice of the law.

Mr. Aly Ebrahimzadeh, Esq. is a Juris Doctor graduate of the distinguished top-tier University of California, Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco, a proud recipient of the coveted Witkin and CALI awards for outstanding legal scholarship, a Member In Good Standing of the State Bar of California, and a Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society graduate of Brandeis University, a top-ranked national university which dignified him with the full four-year tuition merit-based Justice Louis D. Brandeis Scholarship.

Mr. Ebrahimzadeh has proudly served as an At Large Member of the Board of Directors of the National Lawyer's Guild, San Francisco Chapter - one of our nation's oldest, most prestigious, and effective associations of progressive attorneys committed to working for social justice. Much respected for his dedication to Pro-Bono community education and professional expertise, Mr. Ebrahimzadeh has also been internationally broadcast on progressive television and radio stations where he provides free attorney consultation to minority and low-income callers and professional legal commentary on complex and current environmental and constitutional issues affecting civil rights and justice. Mr. Ebrahimzadeh is the Founder and President of Ethos Pathos Logos, a Pro Bono Organization of Concerned Citizens motivating and informing the public on how to become Earth and People Friendly.

A bit about Aly, personally: He speaks fluent French, Spanish, Italian, and Farsi, as well as basic German. He has traveled and worked extensively throughout Europe, the Middle East, the Caribbean, and North America. He is a musician, a dancer, a writer, and a visual artist. He enjoys motorcycle travels, gardening, slow food, music from bluegrass to folk, jazz to classical, taking his dogs to the beach, and being a Dad to his teenage son.

As our attorney, he understands and appreciates our clients' need for justice, and he is dedicated to providing exactly that with grace and passion. Through his work, he represents a very diverse clientele. He focuses on nurturing serenity and creativity, and he remains a zealous and intensely aggressive advocate of all our Civil, Human and Environmental Rights.

We invite you to contact us so that we can meet soon for an Initial Consultation to discuss an effective strategy to peacefully resolve your serious concerns. We look forward to working together with you to help you bring Justice to our world.


Past and Present Professional Affiliations
Of Mr. Aly Ebrahimzadeh, Esquire:

National Lawyer's Guild, Board of Directors
Iranian-American Bar Association
Alameda County Bar Association (ACBA)
Santa Clara County Bar Association
Santa Cruz County Bar Association
San Mateo County Bar Association
ACBA, Volunteer Legal Svcs. Corp.
California Lawyers for the Arts
American Bar Association
US Federal Court, Northern District of CA
US Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit


Serving San Jose, San Francisco,
Oakland, Redwood City, and Santa Cruz, CA.

By Appointment Only (No Walk-Ins Please).

We can arrange appointments for office meetings in the following five locations:


Campbell (near San Jose):

900 East Hamilton Avenue, Ste. 100
Campbell, CA 95008


Oakland:

1300 Clay Street, Suite 600
Oakland, CA 94612


Redwood City:

303 Twin Dolphin Drive, Sixth Floor
Redwood City, CA 94065


Santa Cruz:

406 Mission Street, Suite F
Santa Cruz, CA 95060


San Francisco:

50 California Street, Suite 1500
San Francisco, CA 94111


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CLIENT TESTIMONIALS:


"I liked your way of doing things better than [other lawyers] . . . I will always be grateful to you for originally offering me your reduced hourly rate - and even more so for reaching out to me one more time when you suspected that I could not afford it. You're obviously a real advocate with a heart, helping regular people get through injustices that happen in their daily lives . . It has been wonderful getting to know you. Thank you again for doing God's work, offering to provide payment schedules or whatever so that I can have the services that I needed at a very accessible price . . . I will never forget that."

- A Father's Testimonial after the end of a Successful Family/ CPS Matter, September 24, 2009.

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"I just wanted to thank you for your time, you really built up my confidence and gave me hope. You made me feel like I have a chance to make things right. I felt like I didn't know how to defend myself because of my wife and her attorney. I feel like you are the right person to represent me . . . I feel like at this time I have no other choice and I need to start taking care of myself. I wish I would have found you earlier . . . Thanks again and I look forward to working with you."

- Emailed Comments after an Initial Consultation, Feb. 5, 2010.

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"My son is home and he is enrolled in college and doing very well. We still thank you for all of your help from the bottom of our hearts."

- Client Testimonial after the end of a Successful Criminal Defense/ Juvenile Felony matter, September 24, 2009.

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"Thank you, Aly, for the excellent quality of legal representation that you provide my company every week. As a startup, we are blessed to have a General Counsel attorney like you - your sharp work, lightning speed, intelligent strategizing, and affordable rates give us the edge we need to beat the big boys!"

- Software Business CEO Client Testimonial during Representation in Intellectual Property and Contractual Transactions, March 21, 2009.

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"Thank you for your honesty and for your true love for your profession. There are too few of you out there who do this type of work because you want to help."

- Client Testimonial, June 10, 2009.

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"A Trustworthy and Very Capable Attorney: For my Estate Portfolio, I am using attorney Aly Ebrahimzadeh, Esq. of Prometheus: A Social Justice Law Firm. He has expert knowledge of Wills and Trusts - my complex portfolio contains both; and he provides very affordable rates for low income people too. I live in the Central Valley just outside the San Francisco and Monterey Bay Areas, where Mr. Ebrahimzadeh practices. I strongly recommend him to friends and family for issues in his four practice areas - Business, Property, Family, and Criminal Defense. It is hard to find an attorney who really knows what they are doing and who will treat you so fairly. Mr. Ebrahimzadeh is an excellent, fair and trustworthy attorney, and he is a real find."

- Client Testimonial - Mar 14, 2010

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"An Excellent Attorney - General Counsel: I have retained Mr. Aly Ebrahimzadeh, Esq. as the General Counsel for my software company since 2008. Mr. Ebrahimzadeh handles contractual issues, intellectual property matters, and other employment/ labor concerns. In addition to being very knowledgeable, resourceful and highly professional, Mr. Ebrahimzadeh is tenacious, prompt and sincere. His credentials are impeccable. If you are looking for an honest, very competent lawyer who has your interests at heart and charges the most reasonable fees in the Bay Area, then I highly recommend Mr. Ebrahimzadeh to you."

- Client Testimonial - Dec 26, 2009

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"A good lawyer with a heart of gold: He was very professional and caring. He handled my case quickly and effectively. I would highly recommend him."

- Client Testimonial - Dec 23, 2009

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"An Exceptional Law Firm: Last year, I encountered two different legal matters, one civil involving Greyhound Transportation, and another a criminal matter for a misdemeanor charge. Dr. Aly Ebrahimzadeh, Esq. is the attorney who helped me on both matters. He settled the civil matter efficiently and to my satisfaction, provided excellent legal research and writing, was very tenacious with the opposing party, and charged me very little for the work. Better still, for the criminal matter, he had it dismissed within minutes before the judge in Oakland, CA Superior Court. Within half an hour, we were enjoying a cappuccino at the downtown Oakland Farmer's Market. He's funny, professional, and brings a lot of relief to stressful situations. His law firm focuses on Social Justice, and handles Criminal Law, Family Law, Property, Wills, Trusts, and Business litigation, transactions, and mediation. I'm having my Estate Portfolio drafted by Aly as well, and so far it looks amazing. It includes more than any other I've seen in looking around for a comprehensive Estate Portfolio, including a Charitable Trust, a Living Will, a Pour-Over Will, etc., and each one of these is incredibly specific in its details - exactly what the Doctor ordered! I highly recommend Prometheus: A Social Justice Law Firm. . . ."

- Client Testimonial - Feb 9, 2009

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"Dear Aly, I just wanted to say thank you for seeing my daughter and me yesterday regarding our inquiries to get some peaceable communications set up between parents. You were so encouraging to the both of us. I look forward to some positive outcome from what has been a rather bumpy road. Thank you again."

- Emailed Comments after an Initial Consultation, Jan. 28, 2010.

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"Upon researching your firm, I came to a better understanding of what you do. Between your vast areas of practice and your remarkable language dexterity, I am awfully impressed . . . I find your transition from teacher, professor, and farm-worker to a public interest attorney to be both poignant and inspiring . . . I want to thank you for all that you do and tell you how great your involvement in social justice truly is. I know it might not mean much, but you have truly convinced a seventeen year-old girl that a career in law might be for her."

- Part of a Letter to Aly Ebrahimzadeh, Esq. from a Sacramento, CA High School Student, May 21, 2010.

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"Aly, wow. You have done more in 24-48 hours than I could ever imagine possible. I'm actually speechless. I've read your [work] over and over and I just want to thank you for all the research, thought and strategy that went into all that work. THANKS! . . . I actually got some hope today after 2 plus years of trying to just be treated with some respect and dignity . . ."

- Personal Injury Client Emailed Testimonial, Summer 2010.

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I had a fantastic experience with Mr. Ebrahimzadeh. He went above and beyond what I had expected. I was faced with a very serious situation involving an unemployment overpayment and accusations of making false statements.

The Judge said the documents Mr. Ebrahimzadeh prepared for my case were so thorough that they made the case simple for him to decide, and he ruled in my favor. Mr. Ebrahimzadeh is a straight shooter and will not waste your time or jerk you around. He responds to calls and e-mails promptly.

I would recommend Mr. Ebrahimzadeh to all my friends and family, the services he offers are well worth the price.

- Client emailed testimonial, August 16, 2010


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". . . the Olympic performance of the Prometheus Law Firm to date must be shared with anyone who is in the need of an attorney who has the Brass Spheroids that will reassure you that you have made the right choice in finding a lawyer. Aly Ebrahimzadeh, Esq. (owner) has been our attorney in a case that a lot of other families are facing or soon to experience, "Wrongful Foreclosure." My wife and I were in need of assistance with our Mortgage, so we tried to get a loan modification via the Home Affordable Modification Program. After a year of being ignored, lied to, watching my hair turn gray, and basically being beaten up by "Big Banking," we found a guy to take our side and be the David against this modern day Goliath. We all know lawyers are expensive but I believe in buying the best, pay once cry once, having peace of mind from driving a Mercedes and not a Toyota. Aly has the experience, knowledge, and determination one should want and demand in an attorney. Reading the E-mails/ letters he has been writing on our behalf is like watching a 100 yard kick-off return by an athlete on steroids but you don't care because he's on your team. We aren't out of the woods yet but we have total and complete confidence that we will prevail.
'We are high-stepping on the 10' . . ."

- Client emailed testimonial, August 16, 2010

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"Mr. Ebrahimzadeh puts to rest all of the stereotypes about lawyers being the scourge of society and has completely renewed my faith in the profession. He is accessible, professional, personable, knowledgeable, trustworthy and affordable, and by utilizing his services early on I have gained incredibly invaluable advice that will save me thousands over the course of the future. He is available to meet whatever needs I may have at all times, easy to talk to and incredibly competent. I recommend him with no reservations whatsoever to anyone seeking legal counsel across any of the areas within his range of services."

- Client testimonial, September 5, 2010


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"I have consulted with Mr. Aly Ebrahimzadeh, Esq. on several occasions. On each occasion, I found his assistance to exceed my expectations. The primary reason for a consultation is to get an educated assessment of the legal matter at hand. Be it in person, or via phone consultation, Mr. Ebrahimzadeh attentively listens to the legal matter at hand and dissects the issues to explain how the legal aspect applied to each issue. He stays unbiased and focuses on explaining the legal strengths and weaknesses of the matter at hand. The legal picture he presents is complete and thorough, which allows a client to make guided decisions on the course of action. Decisions taken in haste can prove disadvantageous and Mr. Ebrahimzadeh's sincere input was extremely helpful in making the right decisions. Mr. Ebrahimzadeh is meticulous in reading and evaluating the subject of the legal matter, which always results in a well-informed client. The synergy between a well-informed client and his/her attorney makes the handling of the case more efficient for both the parties. Mr. Ebrahimzadeh's broad knowledge of various legal matters and willingness to accommodate schedules makes him my first preference when I seek advice on legal matters."

- A Client's Testimonial, September 25, 2010

Practicing as a criminal trial attorney since 1987. Handles all serious and violent feloney cases. Has lengthy experience with special circumstance homicides, Three Strike Cases and mental defenses.

Former Captain, Military Intelligence,United States Army Reserve

Dedicated to Criminal Defense in the San Francisco Bay Area

- I Can Help -
I represent those accused of State and Federal felonies and misdemeanors. Including, Domestic Violence, Drug Offenses, Mortgage Fraud, Credit/Check Fraud, Embezzlement, Sexual Assault, Sex Offenses, Weapons Offenses, Burglary, Robbery and Theft, Probation Violations, Strike Offenses, Computer Crimes, White-collar Crimes, and Business and Professions Code violations.


- Everyone Deserves Respect -
Criminal accusations can be devastating to your personal and professional life - know and understand your rights. I provide aggressive and quality representation at every stage of the process. The criminal justice system is intimidating and overwhelming if you are unfamiliar with it. I take the mystery out of the process and ensure you understand your options so you can make informed decisions. I make sure the prosecution understands that you are member of the community and not just another body in the criminal justice system.


- Clear Your Record -
Criminal convictions can have consequences that affect your immigration status, right to vote, own firearms, obtain or renew professional licenses, or travel outside of the United States. You can petition the Court to relieve you of some or all of the penalties of your conviction. I handle expungements, certificates of rehabilitation, requests for pardon, and motions to seal and destroy records.

With over 25 years of experience, Ms. Grossman's mission as a criminal defense attorney is to ensure that the court and the prosecution perceive each client as the individual that they are — a person with a full life and background that separates them from the criminal charges that bring them before the court. Ms. Grossman works closely with her clients, as partners in their own defense, and strives to keep them fully informed as the case proceeds. Ms. Grossman represents her clients throughout California in felony, midemeanor, juvenile, traffic and professional discipline cases.