Family Law

• Divorce
• Child Custody and Visitation
• Guardianship
  Whether you are just starting out and having your first child or are welcoming great grandchildren into your life, a properly drafted Estate Plan (including a Revocable Trust, 2 Pour-Over Will(s), Deed to transfer your residence into the trust, letters to transfer all assets into the trust – including bank accounts, investments, retirement accounts, and life insurance - Health Care Power(s) of Attorney) is necessary to be sure your assets AND children go to who you want them to go to (guardianship), and when you want them to have access to them (in the case of assets).
• Spousal Support
  Rest assured, that if there are issues that cannot be resolved, whether it be custody issues, visitation conflicts, child or spousal support disagreements, property division, or move - away requests (among only some of the issues that may be presented in a family law case), we will aggressively fight for you, and have extensive litigation experience in the family law courtrooms throughout Los Angeles County, Ventura County, and Kern County.
• Legal Separation
  We understand that beginning the legal process of divorce or legal separation can be overwhelming. Especially during a time in your life where there are so many changes occurring. At Barnholtz & Kugler, our goal is to make this process as simple and straightforward as possible. We will allow you to feel comfortable knowing that you are being represented by attorneys that are compassionate, knowledgeable and, if needed, aggressive in fighting for your rights.

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  When you are confronted with criminal charges, our Valencia criminal defense lawyers are ready to fight back with a proactive strategy and aggressive advocacy. You can count on our firm to stand by you and ensure that your rights are defended and upheld. Barnholtz & Kugler also offer a free case evaluation so that you can receive legal advice and information without any financial obligation. Let us put our skill and experience to work for you.
• DUI/DWI
  I had the good fortune to be represented by Brad Barnholtz for a DUI that was completely my fault.  Brad met with me and spent the time to carefully explain my situation and my options.  He was open about the severity of my case and discussed strategies to achieve the best result for me. He clearly understood the nuances of the law and how best to approach my case based on my specific situation. Brad was factual on what to expect and how I could accomplish things to better my situation. I was in the process of moving to Florida, and Brad has continued to work my case using an approach that allowed me to keep my drivers license after the DMV hearing, he is now working the criminal case and has given me sound advice.  I am completely confident that my case will have the best outcome possible with Brad handling it. I already know that the outcome will be far better than I expected based on his feedback and I am also confident that my selection of Brad to represent me will result in the best possible outcome. I spoke with several attorneys, and Brad's approach has been in my opinion superior to my discussions with other attorneys.  I highly recommend Brad and am very fortunate to have him as my attorney.  I can't speak highly enough of Brad, and suggest anyone who finds themselves in need of a very competent and talented attorney call Brad.
• Sex Crimes
  Whether you need a courtroom-tested sex crime attorney, a seasoned theft crime lawyer, or you need legal representation for a probation violation, you can find the powerhouse defense that you need at our Santa Clarita criminal law firm.
• Theft
• Misdemeanors
  Whether you are charged with a misdemeanor or felony, you are facing potential fines, jail sentence, and a criminal record. A conviction on your record, especially a felony conviction, can destroy your reputation, threaten relationships, and reduce your housing and career opportunities.
• Probation Violation

Business and Corporate Law

• Business Formation
  As the name indicates, an LLC provides a business formation that limits the liability of the owners involved. If you choose an LLC, then your financial liability will be limited to the financial investment that you made in the business venture. There are many major benefits to this option in comparison to creating a civil law corporation. For example, an LLC is much simpler and faster to set up, does not issue stock, is not required to hold annual meetings, and is not required to keep written minutes of these meetings. These benefits can save you time, energy, and money when conducting business. However, LLCs cannot be created for every type of business. If you are seeking to create a business, then you need the assistance of a representative from our firm to review your options carefully for your industry.
• Limited Liability Companies
  Are you seeking to form a business in Southern California? It is important that you recognize your options and that you have skilled legal assistance on your side during this process. Deciding what kind of entity to create can be a very difficult decision. It is important that you recognize the benefits of certain entities over others and that you make an informed decision that will benefit your business venture in the future. A limited liability company (LLC) is one option that provides a number of benefits over other options, such as forming a partnership, and you may greatly benefit from this kind of business entity.

Employment Law

• Wrongful Termination
  If you are facing a breach of contract, partnership dispute, or other business litigation matter, then we can help fight for your rights and ensure that justice is pursued. Wrongful termination due to whistleblowing or as an act of retaliation is illegal. If you believe that you are the victim of wrongful termination, then you may greatly benefit from our assistance.
• Employment Discrimination
  He also regularly handles cases in the areas of Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Civil Litigation, Employment Discrimination,  Sexual Harassment, and Wrongful Termination  cases. He passionately defends against DUI charges  and frequently appears on behalf of clients at DMV hearings.
• Employment Litigation
  Our firm has assisted in countless cases regarding civil litigation in the past, and when you choose us, we will put this experience to work for you. If you are seeking to have a matter resolved regarding employment disputes such as wage and hour claims, then our firm will help gather the evidence required, and provide you with the litigation representation that you need in court.
• Sexual Harassment

Property Law

• Landlord-Tenant Disputes
  Brad was great to speak with on a few different matters. We hired him to do a consult on landlord tenant issues and when I had a quick question about a medical issue, he was fast to return my call and offered a few complimentary minutes of sage advice over the phone which were worth more than the trouble of the medical issue. He was wise, pleasant, and great to work with. I'd be confident to hire him as my lawyer in any matter. Was originally referred to him because he successfully battled two very big, very difficult toxic mold cases. Thumbs up to Brad and Heidi!

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  We are intent on helping the victims of injustice pursue the results that they need throughout the Santa Clarita Valley. If you have been injured in an accident due to the negligence of another, for example, then our firm can help you gather the necessary information, file a personal injury lawsuit, and fight to ensure that you receive the compensation that you need for your hardships.

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  It is essential to the future of your estate and loved ones that you have an effective plan in place that will ensure the distribution of your estate according to your wishes. There are various ways to accomplish these goals, but it is important that you have the skilled legal assistance of an experienced estate planning attorney to ensure correct completion of all steps. At Barnholtz & Kugler, we are dedicated to serving the residents of Valencia, California who want to create or update their Estate Plan.
• Trusts
  Having a will does NOT avoid probate, it is simply used as a roadmap for the probate court. Probate can be expensive and can cause unintended difficulties for your beneficiaries in many cases. You can easily avoid the probate process through the creation of a Revocable Trust. Different types of trusts, such as revocable living trusts and irrevocable life insurance trusts accomplish different goals and are used for specific reasons.
• Probate