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2025 How to Get Fierce Divorce Representation | Rooney Law Firm

we will do it together Divorce CHICO DIVORCE ATTORNEYS California Divorce Lawyers Are you going through a divorce? An experienced attorney can help you through the process efficiently and effectively. At the Rooney Law Firm, we will work to see that you get the results you need to move forward with, and get control of, your life. That is the level of service that you deserve. You are not in

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2025 How to Get Strong Bicycle Accident Legal Support | Rooney Law Firm

we will do it together Bicycle Accidents CALIFORNIA BICYCLE ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS Protecting the Rights of Injured Bicyclists Whenever anyone who is riding a bicycle is hit by a car, the driver of that car and his or her insurance company will almost always try to pin some or all of the blame for the accident on the injured bicyclist. To avoid the possibilities of losing your bicycle accident claim before

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Defective Products

Hurt by a Defective Product in Chico or Northern California? When a product hurts you, you should not have to fight a big company alone. Our Chico legal team helps people across Northern California hold manufacturers and sellers accountable. Hurt by a Defective Product in Chico or Northern California? Injured by a Defective Product? We Can Help. If a defective product hurts you in Chico or anywhere in Northern California,

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2025 How to Get Justice After Catastrophic Injury | Rooney Law Firm

we will do it together Catastrophic Injuries CALIFORNIA CATASTROPHIC INJURY LAWYERS Recovering After a Catastrophic Injury Even a “minor” brain or spinal cord injury can forever change your life and the lives of those around you. What you need to know if you are struggling to deal with the effects of a severe injury is this: We are here to stand by your side and will spare no effort to

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How to Get Powerful Burn Injury Case Results | Rooney Law Firm

we will do it together Burn Injuries CALIFORNIA BURN INJURY LAWYERS Burn Injuries and Compensation Severe burn injuries often mean a lifetime of medical care needs, pain, mental health issues and depression due to the effects of heavy scarring and significant intangible losses in terms of quality of life. When burn injuries are caused by the negligence or recklessness of others, rely on the experience and resources you’ll find at

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How to Get Advocacy for Brain Injury | Rooney Law Firm

we will do it together Brain Injuries CALIFORNIA BRAIN INJURY ATTORNEYS Brain Injuries and Compensation Did you know that you can suffer brain damage in a car accident even if you never actually hit your head on anything? It’s true. In fact, the sudden deceleration that occurs in many motor vehicle accidents often causes this type of brain injury. Did you also know that you can have a brain injury

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2025 How to Get Compassionate Dog Bite Attorney | Rooney Law Firm

we will do it together Dog Bite Injuries CHICO DOG BITE INJURY ATTORNEYS Dog Bites and Animal Attacks Although people may have a right to own dogs, horses and even certain types of exotic animals, pet owners are also strictly liable for what their pets do to other people or pets. In real terms, this means that if a horse kicks a person or a dog bites and severely injures

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2025 How To Hire An Attorney

How our attorneys defend you A Guide on How To Hire The Best Attorney In California Michael M. RooneySupervising Litigation AttorneyPresident Abraham Lincoln to Harvard School of Law, have opined that a broad set of education and experiences are the best legal training. You need an individual with the cognitive ability, physical temperament, and aggressive attitude to be your advocate. Look of some or these current qualifications and past achievements

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2025 How to Protect Your Rights in Assault & Violent Crime Defense | Rooney Law Firm

we will do it together Assault & Violent Crimes CHICO ASSAULT AND VIOLENT CRIME LAWYERS California Violent Crime Defense Attorneys 95 Percent Success Rate in Contested Criminal Trials Are you facing charges of assault or any other violent crime? The Rooney Law Firm is ready to design a defense for your case. We know that your future is in jeopardy. If convicted, you may face jail, large fines and a

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2025 How to Get Justice in Juvenile Criminal Defense | Rooney Law Firm

we will do it together Juvenile Defense CHICO JUVENILE CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEYS Preserving a Bright Future We’ve all made mistakes at some point in our lives. Unfortunately, a criminal conviction can have a dramatic impact on a young person’s future opportunities for success. At the Rooney Law Firm, our experience with California’s juvenile justice system can help your child to resolve today’s criminal charges without jeopardizing his or her future.

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2025 How to Get Justice in Felony Defense Cases | Rooney Law Firm

we will do it together Felony Defense FELONY DEFENSE Understanding the Purpose of the Preliminary Examination in a Felony Defense In California, the preliminary examination happens at the beginning of the pretrial criminal court process. There are two goals to the hearing: Determine whether there is enough probable cause to believe that a crime was committed Determine whether there is also enough probable cause to believe that the defendant is

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2025 How to Get Justice in Gang Related Crime Defense | Rooney Law Firm

we will do it together Gang Related Crime CHICO GANG-RELATED CRIME LAWYER Charged With a Gang-Related Crime? We Can Help. California Penal Code Section 186.22 defines a gang-related crime as any felony committed for the benefit of, at the direction of, or in association with any criminal street gang, with the specific intent to promote, further, or assist in any criminal conduct by gang members. California Gang Crimes Attorney In

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