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Amy Lass

Amy Lass

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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.

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Amy McAuley

Family and Divorce Law

118 Barrington Commons Court, Suite 217, Barrington, IL 60010

Amy H. McAuley brings a unique combination of skills and experience to her practice dedicated entirely to family law. This includes over ten years of litigation experience in the areas of Child and Family Law and in both public and private sectors, as well as ten years experience in the mental health and social service fields. Amy’s interest in the issues of children and families began after earning her degree in Psychology from Northern Illinois University in 1989. Amy attended Loyola University Law School and graduated in 1999. Amy has spent the last seven years exclusively practicing Family Law. Amy continues to be inspired by making an important difference in the lives of her clients through zealous representation, compassionate counsel, and superior litigation skills. She continues to work to defend children and find solutions for families through her work as a Court Approved Child Representative/Guardian Ad Litem for Cook County and Lake County. Amy is also committed to social justice issues and provides pro bono legal representation for disadvantaged parents through organizations such as The Family Defense Center. She is an active member of the Illinois State Bar Association, the Lake County Bar Association and the Chicago Bar Association.

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Amy Ruiz

Amy Ruiz

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Criminal Defense Law

4812 N Habana Ave, Suite A, TAMPA, FL 33614-6871

Amy Ruiz received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Marketing and International Economics from the University of Florida in 2000. She received her Juris Doctorate from the Florida State College of Law in 2004. While at Florida State, Ms. Ruiz was a member of the Journal of Transnational Law & Policy. She also participated in the Institute on World Legal Problems where she studied Comparative Constitutional Law at the University of Innsbruck, in Austria, with Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court Antonin Scalia. Upon graduating law school, Ms. Ruiz, a Tampa native, returned to Tampa and commenced working as an Assistant Public Defender for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit. She worked as an Assistant Public Defender from 2004 to 2006 and handled numerous motions, hearings, non-jury trials, and jury trials. In 2006, Ms. Ruiz accepted a position as an Assistant State Attorney for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit and served there until 2011. As a prosecutor, Ms. Ruiz handled thousands of cases ranging from misdemeanors to first degree felonies punishable by life. She litigated hundreds of motions, hearings, bench trials, and jury trials. In 2011, Ms. Ruiz accepted a position with a law firm that practiced exclusively in insurance defense. Ms. Ruiz attended mediations and motion hearings for personal injury and bodily injury cases, in addition to working extensively on Chinese Drywall Multi-District Litigation. Ms. Ruiz is licensed to practice law in both State Court and Federal Court in Florida. She is also a native Spanish speaker and is active amongst the Hispanic community in the Tampa Bay area.

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