The Firm
Our firm provides a welcoming & comfortable environment for clients to
discuss possible resolutions to emotionally charged and legally complex
Family Law & Child Custody issues.
Mr. Garcia & Associates take the time necessary to identify issues and
understand the unique needs and goals for our clients. We are committed
to providing professional and competent service. Our priority is to get fast
results for every client.
Our clients appreciate the way we keep them informed and updated as to
the progress of their case. With over 29 years of experience our firm keeps
abreast of the ever-changing rules and procedures to provide cutting-edge
research and litigation practice.
Attorney Vincent B. Garcia is a Certified Family Law Specialist, State Bar
of California, Board of Legal Specialization, with over 29 years’ experience.
Mr. Garcia is the Past-President of East/West Family Law Council, which
premieres cutting-edge seminars with sitting and retired judicial officers,
forensic psychologists, accountants and prestigious experts presenting
meaningful MCLE approved Programs, and is still an active board member.
Mr. Garcia has been a Judge Pro Tem for over 18 years hearing contested
cases involving custody, visitation, support, attorney’s fees, domestic
violence, and all other issues in family law.
Associate Attorney Vanessa B. Gnekow has been a member of the firm for
several years and is an outstanding performer. Ms. Gnekow is a tough
negotiator, litigator and will not back down from any challenge.
Ms. Gnekow advocates zealously on behalf of the client, takes
difficult cases and turns them around to obtain favorable results. Ms Gnekow
has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Riverside, a Masters of
Business Administration from the University of Phoenix, and a Juris Doctor
from the University of La Verne College of Law. Ms. Gnekow is the
President of the East/West Family Law Counsel.
Associate Attorney Rocky A. Johnson has recently joined the firm.
He is a Deputy Sheriff with the San Bernardino Sheriff's Department.
He is well experienced in civil law, criminal law and family law.
His objective is to assist all clients aggressively and fairly.
Mr. Johnson is out to protect the client's best interest even
if it means going to court to get the client's best result at a reasonable
fee. He is a Board Member of the East/West Family
Counsel.
Associate Attorney Heather Dwyer is a new member to the firm.
She is exceptional, respectful, and interested in providing for the
clients best interest. She is an assertive and experienced attorney.
Ms. Dwyer will consider every concern expressed by each client.
She will not deny, ignore or neglect any aspect of a client's case.
Her mission is the achieve the best possible results for the
client. Ms. Dwyer believes in maintaining contact with all
clients and keeping them informed as to the progress of their case.
Ms. Dwyer has a Bachelors of Arts from California State University,
Northridge and a Juris Doctor from the University of La Verne College
of Law where she was a member of Law Review. She is also a brilliant
Published Author.
This Office offers an Initial Free Consultation up to one-half hour so the client
can get better acquainted with their rights, duties and obligations.