The Orange County Bar Foundation is hosting a Health Fair on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 313 N. Birch St. 2nd Floor, in Santa Ana, from 11 am-2 pm.
This is a free event for the community including: Continue reading
Category Archives: Lawyers
5th Annual O.C. Victims’ Rights March and Rally set for April 26
The Orange District Attorney Tony Rackauckas is hosting the 5th Annual Victims’ Rights March and Rally on Friday, April 26, 2013.
The Program includes:
- 9:30 a.m. Reception at the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, located at 401 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701
- 10:30 a.m. March to the Old Orange County Courthouse, at 211 W. Santa Ana Boulevard, Santa Ana, CA 92701
- 11:00 a.m. Rally at the Old Orange County Courthouse Continue reading
O.C.D.A. to participate at this year’s Year of the Snake Tet Festival
Orange County District Attorney Press Release
For Immediate Release: February 8, 2013
Contacts: Susan Kang Schroeder, Chief of Staff, Office: 714-347-8408, Cell: 714-292-2718
Farrah Emami, Spokesperson, Office: 714-347-8405, Cell: 714-323-4486
ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY TO CELEBRATE THE “YEAR OF THE SNAKE” AT 32ND ANNUAL TET FESTIVAL
GARDEN GROVE – The Orange County District Attorney’s Office (OCDA) is proud to participate in the 32nd annual Tet Festival this weekend Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013. The 2013 Tet Festival is a celebration of the Vietnamese New Year, “Year of the Snake,” and will feature entertainment, games and prizes, food, art and culture vendors, and exhibitors from local business, government, and law enforcement agencies. This event will take place at Garden Grove Park, 9301 Westminster Avenue, Garden Grove. Continue reading
Naturalization Clinic set for Feb. 16 at El Sol Science and Arts Academy
A Public Law Center Naturalization Clinic is set for Saturday, February 16, 2013, from 9am-3pm, at the El Sol Science and Arts Academy, located at 1010 N. Broadway St., in Santa Ana.
The Public Law Center Citizenship clinics provide legal screening and review for all clients, as well as assistance with fee waivers, all free of charge. Please be aware that we will not be accepting walk-in clients. Anyone interested in an appointment should call the Naturalization Line at Public Law Center: (714) 541 -1010 x 223. Continue reading
Santa Ana podiatrist to be arraigned for having over 1,000 child porn pics
Santa Ana Police Department Advisory: January 9, 2013
County DA Office: PODIATRIST TO BE ARRAIGNED FOR POSSESSING OVER 1,000 CHILD PORNOGRAPHY IMAGES ON OFFICE COMPUTER, Case # 12CF3546
SANTA ANA – A podiatrist is scheduled to be arraigned tomorrow for possessing over 1,000 images of child pornography on his office computer. Pete Thomas, 58, Long Beach, is charged with one felony count of possession and control of child pornography. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of three years in state prison and mandatory lifetime sex offender registration. Thomas is out of custody on $50,000 bail and is scheduled to be arraigned tomorrow, Jan. 10, 2013, at 8:30 a.m. in Department C-55, Central Justice Center, Santa Ana. Continue reading
Santa Ana City Attorney to resign if the Council fires Walters?
Santa Ana City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho has apparently had enough of the amateurs on the Santa Ana City Council and she is allegedly planning to resign – if the Council fires City Manager Paul Walters, according to my sources at City Hall.
Carvalho, a partner in the Municipal Law practice group of Best Best & Krieger LLP, currently serves as the city attorney for the City of Claremont as well. She previously served as city attorney of Azusa (1998-2012), Colton (1998-2001) and Yorba Linda (2001-2010). Ms. Carvalho is also the co-chair of her law firm’s Public Policy and Ethics sub-practice group. Continue reading
City Manager Paul Walters receives the O.C. Bar Foundation’s Sammy Award
Santa Ana Police Department Advisory:
City Manager Paul Walters receives the Orange County Bar Foundation’s Sammy Award
The Orange County Bar Foundation’s “Sammy” award is given each year to a recipient who has contributed greatly to the Foundation to assist in best serving the youth and families of Orange County. The “Sammy” is dedicated in loving memory of Robert Sam Barnes who was a longtime supporter and friend that contributed greatly to Orange County families and their youth.
Santa Ana City Manager Paul M. Walters was honored to accept the 19th Annual Robert Samuel Barnes Award. Continue reading
Santa Ana gang member sentenced for shooting a man outside a restaurant
Orange County District Attorney
Press Release, For Immediate Release: December 7, 2012
Contacts:, Susan Kang Schroeder, Chief of Staff, Office: 714-347-8408, Cell: 714-292-2718
Farrah Emami, Spokesperson, Office: 714-347-8405, Cell: 714-323-4486
SANTA ANA – A gang member was sentenced today to 50 years to life in state prison for the unprovoked shooting-murder of an innocent man outside of a restaurant in Santa Ana. Ivan Sanchez, 23, Santa Ana, was found guilty by a jury Sept. 27, 2012, of one felony count of murder with a sentencing enhancement for the personal discharge of a firearm causing death. Continue reading
100 students toured the Ford HQ in Irvine as a gang prevention incentive
Henry Ford III
Orange County District Attorney
Press Release, For Immediate Release: December 6, 2012
Contacts:, Susan Kang Schroeder, Chief of Staff, Office: 714-347-8408, Cell: 714-292-2718
Farrah Emami, Spokesperson, Office: 714-347-8405, Cell: 714-323-4486
100 STUDENTS INVITED FOR AN INSIDE LOOK AT FORD REGIONAL HEADQUARTERS FOR GANG PREVENTION INCENTIVE
*Media interested in attending are asked to arrive at the Ford building by 8:30 a.m. on Dec. 7, 2012
ORANGE COUNTY – Ford Motor Company (Ford) has invited 100 elementary and middle school at-risk students to visit the Ford facilities as an incentive for positive behavior, perfect attendance, and staying out of gangs. To earn this reward, the students met a challenge to have no unexcused absences, criminal activity or arrests, violence or weapons on campus, and no gang-related clothing, writing, or behavior.
During the visit to the Ford Irvine headquarters, the students will spend time with Ford’s design team learning about the studio design process, including the Ford Shelby GR1, the Lincoln MKR and the Ford START, three futuristic concept cars. Continue reading
Pro bono legal services now available to victims of domestic violence
Victims of serious domestic violence without the funds to retain an attorney now have hope for help, for themselves and their children
Farzad & Mazarei, family law attorneys in Orange County, California, will formally launch on Thursday, November 15, 2012 a pro bono and limited means department for victims of serious domestic violence, with the focus on obtaining restraining orders against the perpetrators of abuse. Continue reading
At-risk youths earn 475 turkey dinners in gang prevention incentive
Orange County District Attorney
Press Release, For Immediate Release: November 9, 2012
Contacts:
Susan Kang Schroeder, Chief of Staff, Office: 714-347-8408, Cell: 714-292-2718
Farrah Emami, Spokesperson, Office: 714-347-8405, Cell: 714-323-4486
AT-RISK YOUTH EARN 475 TURKEY DINNERS IN THANKSGIVING GANG PREVENTION INCENTIVE
*Media invited to attend Volunteer Participation on November 13th and Turkey Dinner Giveaway on November 14th Continue reading
Revealed – Pulido busted Palacio’s unethical mentor back in 1990
SAUSD Trustee John Palacio
To understand why SAUSD Trustee John Palacio hates Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido so much you have to understand that Palacio is still mad that his best friend and mentor was booted off a local school board some years ago. Wait a minute – I am not referencing the recall of former SAUSD Trustee Nativo Lopez, but rather the fall from grace and eventual resignation of former Rancho Santiago Community College District Trustee Rodolfo “Rudy” Montejano.
Long before Lopez was causing trouble in town, Montejano was the man. An attorney, who graduated from UC Berkeley, like current Council Member Vince Sarmiento and Council candidate Eric Alderete, Montejano was quite the player back in the day – and Palacio was his number one lackey. Continue reading
Eric Alderete to hold another fundraiser, but this time in Los Angeles
Santa Ana Ward 3 candidate Eric Alderete is hosting another fundraiser – but this time it is going to be held in Los Angeles, not in Santa Ana, at the offices of mega-corporate law firm DLA Piper.
Here are the event details, courtesy of Facebook: Continue reading
Judge Briseno addressed Project SELF interns at 8/1 recognition dinner
Judge Francisco Briseno
Judge Francisco Briseno Addressed Project SELF Interns During Recognition Dinner
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
IRVINE, CA—Two-hundred and sixty-nine members of the Orange County legal community celebrated the record-breaking 59 students placed as interns throughout 51 Orange County law firms and law-related businesses through the Project SELF (Summer Employment in Law Firm) program, which provides low-income, minority high school juniors a hands-on summer internship, during the Annual Project SELF Recognition Dinner held Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at the Irvine Hilton. Continue reading
O.C.D.A. hosts 13th annual Summer Youth Education Conference on Aug. 6
Orange County District Attorney Press Release
For Immediate Release: August 1, 2012
Contacts: Susan Kang Schroeder, Chief of Staff, Office: 714-347-8408, Cell: 714-292-2718
Farrah Emami, Spokesperson, Office: 714-347-8405, Cell: 714-323-4486
OCDA HOSTS 13th ANNUAL SUMMER YOUTH EDUCATION CONFERENCE FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN LAW ENFORCEMENT
SANTA ANA – Orange County high school students will have the opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look next week at what it’s like to be a prosecutor, police detective, and judge during the 13th Annual Summer Youth Education Conference. This weeklong program will begin Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, at 8:30 a.m. and will include over 35 hours of hands-on activities, culminating in a mock trial and a graduation ceremony on Friday, Aug. 10, 2012. Continue reading