Sullivan is a founding member of Lake Indigent Defense. She brings boundless energy and dedication to all of her clients.

Hauptman has been practicing in Lake County for 40 years.

“I consider trial by jury as the only anchor ever yet imagined by man, by which a government can be held to the principles of its constitution.”
Thomas Jefferson

Howland is a 20+ year resident of Lake County. During her carrier she has served as a legal assistant in criminal, civil and family law along with being the office manager at Lake Indigent Defense, LLP.

If we desire respect for the law, we must first make the law respectable.Sociology of law is a diverse field of study that examines the interaction of law with society and overlaps with jurisprudence, philosophy of law, social theory and more specialised subjects such as criminology.

Quinn’s dedication to his clients is legendary.

Liberatore brings a powerful analytical approach to complex legal problems.

Ms. Carter successfully managed the prior indigent defense service provider for many years.

“People are getting smarter nowadays; they are letting lawyers, instead of their conscience, be their guide.” -Will Rogers

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.

Ms. Heare Amodio is responsible for conservatorship and probate matters.   She is also the current president of the Lake County Bar Association.

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...

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,...

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...

Nicole Grae Smith, who goes by "Nico" to everyone except Judges and her parents, has been an attorney since 2014. She is committed to providing all people with access to competent legal representation, regardless of resources. Nico is also a...