Megan Falsafi focuses her practice in all areas of family law, including divorce, maintenance (formerly known as alimony), child support and child related expenses, allocation of parental responsibilities, including decision-making and parenting time, division of assets and debts, post divorce disputes including enforcement of Judgments, domestic violence issues, and prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. Megan began her legal career in 2014 while working for the longest standing States Attorney in Illinois. Megan helped the former States Attorney open his own private practice, where they practiced family law. Several years later, Megan has now opened her own law practice with a partner, Anne Leone, where she helps implement the multiple techniques and strategies that she has developed over the years in order to help achieve the best outcomes for her clients during the hardest times of their lives. Megan has worked at the United States Attorney’s Office and as a Victim Advocate. Upon earning her Juris Doctorate Degree from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, and starting her family in the Northwestern suburbs, Megan knew that practicing family law would quickly become her passion and career. Megan has extensive experience working at several prestigious family law firms in Lake County, Illinois. Most recently, Megan was named a partner as a result of her dedication and strong commitment to her clients. Not only does Megan play an integral role in her clients’ lives, but Megan is also very involved in the legal community. Megan serves on the board of the Association of Woman Attorneys of Lake County. Megan is also a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and Lake County Bar Association. Megan is always participating in continuing legal education opportunities to ensure that she is up to date and knowledgeable of all developments in the law in order to zealously advocate for her clients. Megan’s completion of the Guardian Ad Litem training and background advocating for victims gives Megan a specialized understanding and devotion to help clients dealing with complicated custody disputes achieve an outcome that is in the best interest of the children. Megan is well-versed in complex financial issues and has experience dealing with the division of businesses acquired during the marriage. Megan’s goal is to carry the weight of a stressful process for her clients while keeping her clients informed and negotiating outcomes tailored to her client’s goals and arguing factual but persuasive arguments to the Court. Contact Megan to schedule a complimentary consultation today!

Michael Fannon started his career in the criminal justice system in 1978 as a police officer in the Central Valley of California. After eight years in law enforcement, he went back to school to obtain his Bachelorâ??s degree. While completing his undergraduate degree, Michael Fannon worked as a private investigator and firearms instructor for private security officers. Michael Fannon has been licensed to practice law since 1993. During his years as a licensed attorney, he has worked in several private law firms in Fresno, California, the Fresno County Public Defenderâ??s Office, and opened his own law office in the Sacramento, California area. During his career as a criminal defense trial attorney, Michael Fannon has successfully represented thousands of clients and conducted over 100 felony jury trials. He is an experienced litigator, including conducing trials is homicide cases, sexual assault, three-strikes, domestic violence, controlled substances, and DUI.www.shastacriminaldefense.com

Katherine Farese is an associate attorney at Farese, Farese & Farese, P.A. in Ashland, Mississippi. She received a Bachelor's of Arts degree in Political Science, summa cum laude, from the University of Mississippi in 2016 and her Juris Doctor degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Mississippi School of Law in 2019. She served as the Executive Editor of the Mississippi Law Journal, Volume 88, and was selected by her peers in 2019 to receive Mississippi Law Journal Award, which is the highest award a third-year student can receive in this organization. She was also a member of Moot Court Board, Dean's Leadership Council, Women's Law Association, and Christian Legal Society. She was also a member of Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society and Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Society. She is licensed to practice law in the state of Mississippi, United States District Courts for the Northern District and Southern District of Mississippi, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.