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You're charged with a crime in Rancho Cucamonga. You ask your friends and family about a criminal defense attorney and come up short. Then you search the internet. You see a long list of criminal attorneys and wonder which one is best for you. Even then, it's a bad economy and the cost of a Rancho Cucamonga attorney is not cheap. If you are one of the lucky ones who's been un harmed by this economy the price of a criminal lawyer might not apply, but it might still be a consideration.

While this situation may or may not be yours it's a common situation we hear at the Law Offices of Marc Grossman. We have strong relationships with Rancho Cucamonga attorneys and have a long history of handling cases with in the Rancho Cucamonga Court Room. This is the edge a criminal defendant needs to provide a concrete strategy for their case.

You Need an Aggressive Rancho Cucamonga criminal attorney

If you have spent any time visiting other attorney websites you'll see the words aggressive, honest and even tag lines such as "we fight for you". In the attorney world this means, we don't give up. With a criminal case you need someone that doesn't give in to the opposing counsel. Someone that sticks to their strategy and has the experience to go to trial if you need them. We are those attorneys.

How much does a criminal defense attorney in Rancho Cucamonga cost?

Hiring an attorney is not like ordering fast food. There's (in the matter of criminal law) not a set price for a case type. The prices at the Law Offices of Marc Grossman are competitive.

Why should you hire us?

The Law Offices of Marc Grossman believe in a team philosophy. The drawback of working with a single Rancho Cucamonga attorney is you get one strategy. With only one perspective on a case you run a higher risk of losing your case; ever hear of two heads are better than one? For a 4 office law firm our prices are below average. We keep our prices competitive because a majority of our business is through word of mouth. The more cases we successfully handle the more people within our community refer business to us. We offer Free Initial Consultations. Schedule a FREE initial consultation today by callling 888-407-9068

What type of criminal cases do you handle?

Sex Crimes

• Sexual Assault and Abuse
• Child Molestation
• Computer Sex Crimes and Child Pornography
• Forcible Rape and Date Rape
• Public Sexual Indecency and Lewd Acts

Violence & Theft Crimes

• Capital, First Degree, and Second Degree Murder
• Manslaughter
• Negligent Homicide
• Assault and Aggravated Assault
• Kidnapping
• Arson
• Child Abuse and Domestic Violence
• Robbery

Other Federal, State & Juvenile Crimes

• Trials and Appeals
• Motions for Bail and OR Release
• Resisting Arrest and False Statements to Law Enforcement
• Restitution Cases and Post Conviction Relief
• Criminal Damage and Trespassing
• Forfeiture Cases and Professional License Defense

Alcohol & Drug Crimes

• DUI and DWI
• Violation of Probation
• Drug Possession Offense
• Drug Sales Offense

White Collar Crimes

• Theft and Embezzlement
• Money Laundering and Extortion
• Organized Crime
• Grand Jury Advisement
• Tax Evasion
• Intellectual Property Fraud

Just because you've been charged with a crime doesn't mean that you're convicted! At the Law Offices of Marc Grossman we fight for you. The statement "We Fight For You" is the motto of our Law Firm, because our business is dependent upon winning cases. If you have been charged with a crime you should understand that, when it comes to criminal defense you need an aggressive, non wavering attorney to handle your case because in a criminal case it's your story vs. the Rancho Cucamonga courts.

Our lead attorney Marc Grossman has a long track record of successful cases where he earned the reputation of a fighter within the Rancho Cucamonga community. "

The main reason why you should consider our law firm is that we work as a team, not individuals. You'll realize this once you visit our Law Firm for the first time. Most law firms have attorneys with one point of view handle your case, but you have to understand that criminal cases involve strategy and knowledge of the law. In a more complicated case all our attorneys can get together to discuss the law and your criminal case strategy.

While searching the internet for a Rancho Cucamonga criminal lawyer consider your case first--is it a DUI, a simple drug offense or are you convicted of drug trafficking--will determine the criminal defense lawyer you should hire. Our Law Firm can handle most small cases, but where we shine is within the bigger crimes.

Whether you believe that you have a criminal case or not feel free to contact the Law Offices of Marc Grossman for a FREE initial consultation.

If you are going to hire an Upland Divorce Attorney don't be like the millions of men and women go through a divorce per year without thinking of who the right attorney is for their case. You must understand that hiring the wrong lawyer can only make matters worse for your divorce case.

You deserve a good lawyer, not someone who will mess up your case. The Law Offices of Marc Grossman is a Upland divorce Law Firm that has years of experience with divorce cases.

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Last month the FBI and IRS had conducted searches of Upland City Hall and the home of Upland's mayor John Pomierski. While the details of the search warrants were closed by a federal judge The San Bernardino Sun reports that along with Upland City Hall and the Upland mayor's home, Venture West Capital, a mortgage company located at Victoria Gardens in Rancho Cucamonga, and JH Builders in Upland were also searched.

"What (the FBI) were pursuiing didn't involve the city of Upland as a target or focus," said City Attorney William Curley.

While details behind the FBI's search warrant are still unknown, criminal charges have not been filed in this case.

The Law Offices of Marc Grossman is a Upland Criminal Defense Law Firm. We also serve as Rancho Cucamonga Criminal Defense Attorneys.

If you or someone you know have been charged with a crime contact the Law Offices of Marc Grossman for a Free Initial Consultation 888-407-9068

A Chapter 13 bankruptcy case involved the trustee reviewing the debtors income and expenses. This review includes an analysis of the debtors house hold size. Where the IRS may allow a person to claim an adult child as a dependant often times trustees are not so generous. The concept that I've heard the trustees office explain to many different debtors is that there's no legal obligation to take care of a child once they reach the age of 18. There's no economical requirement and there's also no legal obligation. It can sound like a harsh concept in this country where many parents are still helping out their adult children with school expenses while living within the debtors home rent free. But, the trustees are charged with making sure that the debtors are making their best efforts in their proposed re payment plans. Essentially, I've heard an appointed trustee say,

"creditors should not be paying for an adult child to go to school"

The concept there is if the debtor is allocating $500 dollars for a 19 year old to go to school, that $500 dollars is not going then to go to pay down creditors. Depending on the overall review of the trustees office for the income and expenses there may not be a large adjustment required if you have an child adult living at home. However the trustee can request that a contribution from an adult child come into the household to pay for such things as utilities that are going to be increased because they're living there such as their food and clothing expenses.

The Brighter Side of Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Remember the big picture with Chapter 13 cases, while you may not be able to pay for your 21 year old school expenses -- while it appears to hurt that your 21 year old has to help you pay for some utilities, food expenses and their share of rent the relief of a chapter 13 case can be monumental. Typically, there are no lawsuits being filed during a Chapter 13 case, there's no creditor phone calls, and potentially your only paying back a small portion of a debt stretched over 5 years and you're only paying back what you have disposable at the end of the month.

To: Law Offices of Marc Grossman

(Punam Grewal, Albert D'Antin, and Marc Grossman)

I would like to take the time to thank you all for the excellent job that you have been doing representing my son and his best interest in this matter so far. Your time and effort is greatly appreciated and I want you to know that it has not gone unrecognized. It is because of all your hard work that my son now has the medication he needs. I am also extremely grateful for all of the hearings that you have attended and the fact that you were able to keep him in juvenile court (& out of adult court). Each one of you has taken the time to out to help out on this case and I am very thankful for the team effort and thank you with all my heart for not only providing one attorney, but a team of attorney's. My son and my family are very fortunate to have been referred to Mr. Grossman's law firm. I know that what you have done will enable my son to make better decisions in the future and give him the chance to change the path in which he was headed.

Sincerely,

Veronica Martinez

There are many methods and theories that parents and guardians can choose from when it comes time to make a decision regarding a disabled student’s education. Using various plans, theories, and devices together have been found to be the most effective method for the students to get the most out of their educational plan. Many schools may have a plan in place, but the problem for many years has been implementing a customized program, also known as an individualized education program (IEP). Questions have arisen regarding the validity of IEPs and if this government action works as well as it claims to.

Individualized Education Program (IEP)

IEPs were developed and created by parents, teachers, school officials, specialists, and occasionally children in order to find a plan for eligible disabled students in the special education system. In order to be considered for an IEP, the student’s strengths, weaknesses, goals (short term and long term), and the parents’ and/or guardian’s issues and concerns regarding the student’s disability relating to education must be addressed.

Who defines disability?

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) defines 13 common disabilities that individuals can be diagnosed with. Facts and information on the disabilities can be found on National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities website. The government defines what a disability is and the criteria that must be met for a person to be diagnosed with a disability. But in the education system ultimately, who decides and labels the student with the disability can be a political and complicated issue.

IEP committees and what they do

That’s where the IEP committee comes in. Their job is to decide on and label the student with the appropriate disability. The disability the student is diagnosed with is supposed to make it easier for the student to qualify for an IEP program. What the committee is not supposed to do is determine the education track students are to follow while attending school and the outcome or course of their lives, which unfortunately happens in many cases.

The labels themselves have caused a few students to go down an educational track that limits them and defines how their lives should be run, rather than teaching the student in a matter that better suits them. Labeling has also been used against the students because it defines how the classroom should be run instead of focusing on the individual needs of the students.

Differentiation

Differentiation applies to an educational approach that is designed to teach students in a variety of ways so that the students have multiple channels and ways of learning about something and figuring out how it makes sense to them. Several teachers have tried the differentiation method in the classroom, but due to the little support they get and the training they barely receive, differentiation often gets tossed into the back burner.

Departing with Special Education

The downside of IEPs is that it often confines students in the special education system and it makes it difficult for students to transition into another program once they are in. The National Center for Education Statistics found out that in the 2000-2001 school year, out of 582, 291 students (which is roughly 12%) were able to transition into a general education system.

Having a transition plan

Although transitioning out of a special education program may be difficult for students and their parents, the IEP programs are required by IDEA to have a plan ready for the students who wish to transfer out when they turn 14 years old. If parents decide the best decision for their child is to leave the special education system and go into another program, transitioning is the only way and is the only form that can be found in all government documents and acts.

The number of students who enter into the special education system is growing quickly every year and the techniques that are used to help the students learn, grow, and transition into the real world need a face lift in all aspects. IEPs and differentiation were originally created and developed by parents and educators alike to improve the learning capacity of students with disabilities and to show how implementing these two methods can make the biggest difference in the student’s education and show drastic improvement. Although there is confusion regarding the involvement of IEPs and a downside of implementing the program, many parents and educators have seen what the IEP can do with the same success to better the lives of students with disabilities.

How to Better IEP Meetings in 8 Steps

IEP meetings are required by the government to be held at least one time during the school year in order to map a curriculum for disabled children to follow as they attend school. The people who are by the child’s side (parents, teachers, therapists, school administrators, and the like) generally attend the meeting. Attending the meeting can lead to the child reaching educational success beyond anyone’s imagination, due in part to school districts who are usually more than happy to make reasonable accommodations for the child’s IEP.

However, not all IEP meetings will lead to a happy ending. Many parents may find that they will face an uphill battle over their child’s IEP. Experiences will differ among every story, even those within the same school district.  Some student’s talents, abilities, and skills will flourish while others may not come to the surface until later in life. Given the opportunity to succeed, parents of disabled children will find that their child’s success would not be at par if it were not for the opportunities that were presented. Every story can be a success if all parties know how to better plan and prepare themselves for the IEP meetings.

The 8 Steps

The eight steps listed below can help the parents and the child’s team to minimize the conflict that may come when making negotiations during the IEP meeting with the school district. These steps can also help in cases when working with bad faith school district personnel.

1)Maintain and carry on relationships with the people you meet.

Make an attempt to get along with the other people whose job it is to help the child, even though one person might loathe the other. Hostility is the last thing the child needs so it is in the best interest of the child to learn to work with each other despite the differences and disagreements that will occur. 

2)Focus on the needs of the children instead of the parents and school district.

Walk in with a plan and make every attempt to stick with it. There have been many parents who walk into the meeting without any goals and not knowing what their disabled child needs to succeed in school. Instead they settle for the generic plan that is presented to them by the school. Most schools and their districts are more than happy to make any reasonable accommodations for their students to succeed.

3)Be willing to negotiate and bargain.

Going in with a plan does not mean that it will become a completely successful plan at the end. If the parties cannot come to an agreement regarding the child’s education, a judge or mediator will step in and ask the parties what they would like to happen. When all is said and done, hopefully the mediator and/or judge thought of a plan B that pleases the parties to a certain extent.

4)Have a separate file and keep track of everything.

Parents, make sure you are able to keep track of everything you can get your hands on. In the case where a child may not be showing improvement, it is important to be able to prove to a third party through progress reports, test results, and the like that your child needs more than what the school is currently providing. 

5)Imagine (or at least try to) what it is like to be on the other side.

Put yourself in the other person’s shoes and imagine what it is like to be them for the day. Experiencing or even imagining the day in the life of the other person can make it easier to come up with more practical solutions for the child and help maximize the educational goals. 

6) Listen and try to be open-minded.

No one can be right every single time and we all learn something new every day. Although there will be ideas tossed around that we do not agree with and would not like to hear, being calm and listening to what the other person has to say makes it easier to understand where they are coming from. 

7)Give others the opportunity to love your child just as much as you do.

If the teachers, school officials, therapists, and other members of the team have the chance of getting to know your child, misconceptions about what the child needs will occur less frequently. It makes it easier for everyone to come up with a plan so that the child can succeed in school. 

8)Do not get your hopes up.

Most school officials chose their field because they want to make a difference in the lives of the students they come across. These school officials for the most part do have good intentions and may go out of their way to make sure your child succeeds. Not all will have the best train of thought in mind and some will try to push their opinions onto you rather than listen and come up with a mutual agreement.

We understand that times are tough. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics unemployment is at an all time high of 10.2% While I've heard on the news of how the economy is recovering, personally I don't see it. Our Law Firm handles bankruptcy and we've noticed a rise month after month of clients filing chapter 7 bankruptcy. We understand that bad things happen to good people. If you come into our Law Firm we don't judge you we consult you on whether bankruptcy is your best option.

You must be thinking to yourself how much is this going to cost me? You can sit with a Bankruptcy attorney who will go through your paperwork for free! Our attorney will let you know within 30 minutes whether or not you qualify for bankruptcy. From there we go through the process of bankruptcy so that you know exactly what to expect. While bankruptcy doesn't solve all of life's financial issues it does provide a fresh start. If you are considering a debt free life, consider bankruptcy. It might be one of the best descisions you've ever made.

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