Family Law

• Divorce
  Prime Buyers Report - Top 10 Divorce Lawyers and Family Law Attorneys in Santa Clara County: http://www.primebuyersreport.org/ca/mountain-view-divorce-and-family-law-lawyers.html
• Child Support
  A: California law provides that no Judgment of Dissolution (divorce) is final for the purpose of terminating the marriage relationship until six months have expired from the date of service of a copy of the summons and petition or the date of the appearance of the respondent, whichever occurs first. It is possible for the resolution of the issues of the divorce (child custody, spousal support, child support, property division) to happen within that 6 month period; if the parties are not cooperative or the issues are complex, the legal resolution of the issues can take much longer. Most often the Final Judgment of Dissolution is obtained at the same time as the Judgment on other issues, but it is possible to obtain a "Status Judgment of Dissolution" terminating the marriage relationship after six months have passed, reserving the other issues to be determined at a later time.
• Child Custody and Visitation
  Our family law practice includes child custody, divorce, guardianships, domestic partnerships and support. For more information see the Prime Buyers Report in the links section.
• Adoption
• Guardianship
  Ms. Carpenter is experienced in the representation of parents, grandparents, foster parents and other interested parties in child custody, guardianship, adoption and juvenile dependency matters. In recognition of her experience and skill, Santa Clara County Superior Court Judges have appointed Constance to represent children in numerous highly-contested family law and probate guardianship custody and visitation cases.
• Spousal Support
  Ms. Carpenter currently practices in Family Court, Juvenile Court and Probate Court. She has handled many hundreds of dissolution (divorce) cases in Santa Clara County over more than 25 years, addressing in negotiated settlments or litigation all issues involved in dissolution of marriage including property identification and distribution, determination of child and spousal support, and child custody and visitation. Ms. Carpenter also routinely handles post judgment litigation concerning modification of child custody and visitation, child support and permanent spousal support.

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  Jeff's practice involves all areas of family and criminal law. His current assignment includes legal research, writing, client counseling and discovery preparation.
• DUI/DWI
• Sex Crimes
• Misdemeanors
  Mr. Mayfield's practice also involves post-conviction relief. He represents clients seeking to "expunge" prior convictions and reduce felony convictions to misdemeanors. In addition, Dan works with immigrants and immigration attorneys in order to minimize the immigration consequences of criminal convictions.
• Homicide
  Mr. Mayfield has handled over 1000 cases. He is experienced in all areas of criminal law, including homicide and capital cases, as well as juvenile matters. In addition, Dan has represented parents in several juvenile dependency matters.

Trusts and Estates

• Probate