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Lorraine Purviance has practiced law since November 1989. Began practice in San Diego doing Civil and Family Law. Moved to Mendocino County in 2005 and retired from the Mendocino Public Defender’s office in 2016. Experience includes Criminal Defense, Family Law, Juvenile matters (WIC 300 and 602); LPS and Civil Conservatorship with Dementia powers; Family Law Contempt Defense.

Fred Raper

Lawyer

Mr. Raper has been practicing law since December 1985. From January 1986 until February 1999, he was Deputy District Attorney for the Lake County District Attorney's Office. Since March 1999, he has been in private practice primarily working in...

Megan Dailey

Lawyer

Attorney Megan Dailey joined Lake Indigent Defense after practicing criminal defense in the Bay Area for eight years.  Ms. Dailey graduated from University of California Hastings College of the Law in 2002 and  represents persons accused of...

Angelina Potter

Attorney

Ms. Potter has long been committed to advocating for the most vulnerable members of society. Prior to law school, Ms. Potter was a social worker and case manager for persons experiencing homelessness, chronic disabilities, mental illness and...

Sean Navarro

Investigator

Mr. Navarro is a former deputy sheriff,  sheriff's detective, and district attorney criminal investigator. He is a licensed private investigator, since 2004. Mr. Navarro has been under contract with 3 county indigent public defense contractors,...

Michael Hermann

Investigator

Former Police Lieutenant with 19-years law enforcement experience. Licensed California Private Investigator since 2009, specializing in criminal defense and court investigations. Certified Homicide and Child Abuse Investigator, and Expert Witness...