Don has over 40-years of experience working in Family Law. Early in his legal career he worked in the Santa Barbara County District Attorneys office and the Santa Barbara City Attorneys office. Before shifting his focus and devoting the majority of this time to Family Law, he worked for several years as a Criminal Defense Attorney. During his Criminal Law Practice, he was Trial Counsel for more than twenty Jury Trials. He also served for a number of years as a Small Claims Judge on a volunteer basis.

Amy’s personal and professional passion has always centered around fostering the best in others. She was born in Santa Barbara and raised in the Santa Ynez Valley, and is part of the local culture. After graduating from the University of California, Irvine with a Bachelor of Arts in English, she worked as an instructional assistant and substitute teacher for Cold Spring School for several years, thoroughly enjoying helping children understand all subjects.