Carlsbad, CA Lawyers

Estate Planning Law

1902 Wright Place, 2nd Floor, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Raised in a multicultural setting, Aisha Williams, our principal attorney, experienced the impact of estate battles early on. This experience propelled her from an in-house role at a Fortune-100 company towards a heart-led career in California estate planning. Aisha offers Californians comprehensive legal services, aiming to protect family bonds through careful estate planning. A San Diego native, Aisha balanced work and studies until her graduation from San Diego State University. She graduated with a B.A. in International Business, a Spanish emphasis, a Portuguese minor, and a Distinction in Major. Driven to create change, Aisha returned to education at the University of San Diego School of Law. While studying under scholarship and working full time, she earned her law degree in 2012. Today, Aisha juggles being a devoted mother and wife, a sports enthusiast, and a licensed member of the State Bar of California.

Family and Divorce Law

2540 Gateway Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92009, USA

Amy Lass has been guiding families through the nuances of family law for over 15 years, and her commitment to transparency and empathy, combined with a no-nonsense, straight-to-the-point communication style, has made her a client and community favorite for several years. Amy graduated from the Thomas Jefferson School of Law and subsequently became a Certified Family Law Specialist. She was able to learn from the best of the best while working within highly prestigious firms and took that experience with her as she ventured into her own partner-based firm. After more than a decade together, Amy decided to take all her experience and knowledge one step further by starting her own exclusive firm! At Lass Law APLC, there is a systemic approach to family law that focuses on providing exceptional service to each and every one of our clients, and Amy herself spearheaded that commitment. She believes in advocating for her clients, with a relentless desire to achieve the best outcome for all parties involved. In a moment where you may be struggling to see the light at the end of the tunnel, Amy is committed to keeping you focused with the end result in mind, no matter how challenging that may be. Amy and her team are prepared to stand beside you during this process, providing support and guidance at every available opportunity.

Family and Divorce Law

1808 Aston Avenue, 235, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Ms. Bloom has been in the family law field for ten years, and has experience helping her clients understand and navigate the legal process. Erica’s aim is to guide her clients through these procedures with dignity and respect. Erica loves her career and is dedicated to advocating for all my clients. When Ms. Bloom is not working, she is on the Board of Directors for the North County Bar Association in San Diego and she is a member of the San Diego County Bar Association.

Real Estate Law

6965 El Camino Real 105 599, Carlsbad, CA 92009, USA

Family and Divorce Law

2725 Jefferson St, Suite 9, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Laurel attended California State University San Marcos and graduated cum laude with a degree in Psychology. She attended California Western School of Law and was the Vice President of Children’s Legal Society and received awards for her legal research/writing and ethics in law school. While attending college and law school, Laurel worked as a legal assistant for Cynthia Ann Harris and amassed 10 years of legal experience prior to being being admitted to the California State Bar in 2020. With this experience, she was able to hit the ground running and successfully litigated and presented complex legal arguments at her first trial just months after becoming an attorney in a matter involving breach of fiduciary duty, sanctions and attorney’s fees, division of assets and debts, and spousal support. She has experience in filing and opposing Move-Aways, parenting plans involving three parents, a fairly new concept in California, termination and modification of Spousal Support (Alimony), domestic violence restraining orders, with vast knowledge of the Domestic Violence Prevention Act (DVPA) and the California Family Code, and high conflict Child Custody and Child Visitation. She has successfully negotiated private Civil Agreements between neighbors, advanced and opposed Civil Harassment Restraining Orders, and participated in negotiation with the City of Vista in a residential nuisance/condemnation Action. With her tenacious attitude, up to date knowledge of the law and current case law, and compassion, she is able to effectively and efficiently represent her clients, both in the courtroom and as a tough negotiator. Laurel has successfully assisted clients in expungements of records, which allows clients to advance in their careers, future attorneys in completing their California Moral Character Application, from completion of the process through the Investigation, and was co-counsel for a multiple co-defendant murder case which included gang enhancements. Laurel Harris was published in the October 2021 Edition of San Diego County Bar Association, For the Record online publication with her article titled: Practitioner’s Perspective: Domestic Violence Laws. Laurel’s area of practice include: Family Law, Criminal Law, and Civil Law.

Personal Injury Law

2244 Faraday Ave suite 206, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA

Melinda J. Helbock, A.P.C. is dedicated to providing high-quality legal services to individuals and families in the San Diego area and throughout the country. With a reputation for excellence and a client-centered approach, the firm is committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for those facing legal challenges. Founded by attorney Melinda Helbock, the firm offers comprehensive legal representation across various practice areas, ensuring that each client receives personalized attention and strategic advocacy. Melinda Helbock has extensive experience handling complex legal matters and is known for her in-depth knowledge, skillful litigation strategies, and commitment to justice. She works closely with a nationwide network of highly qualified attorneys, allowing her firm to effectively represent clients in cases involving personal injury, pharmaceutical litigation, product liability, environmental hazards, medical malpractice, employment law, and real estate law. With a strong foundation in legal expertise and a relentless pursuit of justice, Melinda J. Helbock, A.P.C. is well-equipped to handle even the most intricate legal disputes.

Labor Law

2292 Faraday Ave, Suite 100, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Patrick Keegan, the co-founder and managing partner of Keegan & Baker, LLP, has specialized in complex commercial litigation, including employment, securities, antitrust, consumer fraud litigation, identity theft, illegal telephone recording, Telephone Consumer Protection Act, Confidentiality of Medical Information Act, medical identity theft, wildfire & property damage, metal-on-metal hip implants & personal injury, and has successfully handled numerous complex commercial litigation matters for over 20 years. Mr. Keegan has also acted as co-class counsel and co-trial counsel, in a class action entitled Jason A. Park v. Cytodyne Technologies, Inc., Case No. GIC 768364, California Superior Court, San Diego County, (Judge Ronald L. Styn), asserting false advertising claims under the Unfair Competition Laws (California Business and Professions Code Sections 17200 and 17500) and the Consumer Legal Remedies Act (California Civil Code Section 1750). In Jason A. Park v. Cytodyne Technologies, Inc., Mr. Keegan brought a successful motion for class certification and, along with his co-counsel, obtained a judgment of $12,536,820.00 in restitution and additional prohibitive injunctive relief on behalf of the certified class after a 7 week trial in 2003.

Bankruptcy Law

PO BOX 723, CARLSBAD, CA 92018-0723

Stephan A. Hoover is originally from Los Angeles, California, earned his B.A. in Political Science from CSU San Marcos and graduated magna cum laude from California Western School of Law in San Diego where he was a senior editor at the California Western Law Review. Mr. Hoover is admitted to the State Bar of California and to all U.S. District Courts in California and also serves as an Adjunct Professor at both California State University, San Marcos and Mt. San Jacinto Community College where he teaches U.S. Judicial Process, Powers of Government, Equal Protection, Civil Liberties, Intro to Political Science and The Right to Privacy in the US and EU. Mr. Hoover is a member of the San Diego County Bar Association, the North County Bar Association, and has been a Director of the San Diego Bankruptcy Forum.